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n February, award-winning architect Douglas VanderHorn launched a YouTube channel focusing on sustainable building practices, including green technologies, energy efficiency and high-tech smart house controls. While his initial YouTube output is relatively modest – six videos recorded during a recent design seminar – he sees the online medium as a logical route to further spread the message on the positive aspects of green home design.

“The technology of home construction has advanced so much in the last 15 years, compared to what was available previously, and is changing more rapidly than it used to,” VanderHorn said in an interview with the Business Journal at his Douglas VanderHorn Architects office in Greenwich. “It becomes more challenging to keep up with the latest things.”

For VanderHorn, whose honors include a 2015 induction into the New England Design Hall of Fame and multiple awards from the Home Builders Association of Connecticut and regional chapters of the American Institute of Architects, a renewed interest in green building is being generated by the younger families seeking out his

Architect Douglas VanderHorn at his office in Greenwich. Photo by Phil Hall.

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aunched last September in Greenwich, Headwall Partners, an independent corporate finance and strategic advisory firm focused

on the steel and metals industry, has just published its “North American Steel Sector Growth Survey” — showing an overwhelmingly high level of optimism about the steel industry’s future.

The survey was conducted among sector executives at the chairman, CEO and CFO levels to assess how manage-

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ment teams in the steel industry are pursuing strategic growth. Participating companies represented a broad spectrum of the industry’s subsectors, sizes and ownership structures.

Ninety-one percent of respondents said they believed the policies of the Trump administration will have a positive impact on 2017-18 gross domestic product, and 87 percent believe such policies will have a positive impact on steel volume growth. In addition, 96 percent of respondents said they were more optimistic about the prospects for their company’s financial performance over the next three years than over » Steel industry, page 6

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REPORT PREDICTS STRONG YEAR IN FAIRFIELD RETAIL INVESTMENTS

Retail expansion in Fairfield County is expected to hold strong this year, according to the 2017 U.S. Retail Investment Forecast from commercial real estate brokerage Marcus & Millichap.

The report noted that expansionary efforts have been underway across the region in response to residential growth, led in 2016 by grocery-anchored shopping centers in towns such as Shelton and New Haven County’s Naugatuck. In 2017, development is expected to ease back from the highs of the last two years, placing the vacancy rate back on a downward trajectory.

Builders are placing greater focus on the commuter towns in Fairfield County, with Marcus & Millichap singling out the largest mixed-use project of the year, Bedford Square in Westport, as an example. “With roughly half of upcoming deliveries preleased, retailers are looking to capture the strongest anticipated retail sales growth in half a decade, holding vacancy in the low-5 percent territory, contributing to another year of asking rent gains,” the report stated.

Marcus & Millichap further predicted that buyer activity will be widespread across the region, with greater transaction velocity in Stamford and Greenwich, where cap rates average in the mid-5 percent band.

Institutional buyers commonly focus on assets in those areas, the report stated, which pushes yields lower for premium listings near highly trafficked transit routes.

Farther into the suburbs along Interstate 95, properties can exchange for 200 more basis points, attracting a large pool of local and out-of-state private investors. The report said that competition is likely to rise this year as construction ebbs, holding deal flow at elevated levels as a large pool of buyers look to capitalize on strengthening operations across the county.

Among the report’s predictions for Fairfield and New Haven counties combined this year: • Following the loss of about 3,200 jobs in 2016, employers will hire 6,500 workers this year, for an overall increase of 0.8 percent.

• In the wake of the 520,000 square feet of construction completed last year in the two counties, deliveries will drop this year to 410,000 square feet, with the majority of new space rising in Fairfield County.

• Subdued construction will support a compression in the vacancy rate to 5.3 percent, a continuation from last year’s 10-basis-point drop.

• Tightening vacancy will contribute to a

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rental-rate increase this year of 3.5 percent, ending 2017 at $22.19 per square foot. A 4.2 percent rise was registered in 2016.

With more New York City workers expected to take up residency in the commuter towns of Fairfield County, retail assets along major travel routes and near transit stations will be in strong demand.

SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL BUYS MOBILE APP DEVELOPER

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Synchrony Financial has acquired mobile app developer GPShopper for an undisclosed amount. The Stamford financial services company said the deal would play an important role in expanding its mobile engagement capabilities.

Based in New York City, GPShopper’s mobile apps offer retailers and brands a full suite of commerce, engagement and analytic tools. Synchrony announced a strategic investment in GPShopper in January 2015 and the companies have since collaborated on several mobile offerings, including the Synchrony Plug-in or SyPi, a native credit feature that plugs into a retailer’s mobile app. SyPi allows retailers’ credit card holders to shop, redeem rewards and securely manage and make payments to their accounts via their smartphones.

“The GPShopper team have built an incredibly dynamic business,” said Tom Quindlen, executive vice president and CEO, Retail Card, at Synchrony Financial.

“As both companies achieved considerable success through our partnership over the past two years, the benefits of bringing them into the Synchrony Financial family became increasingly apparent. We look forward to the further development of SyPi and other mobile offerings, and we could not be more thrilled to have the GPShopper team join our organization.”

GPShopper’s team will now become a part of Synchrony Financial’s Retail Card sales platform.

GAMESTOP COULD CLOSE NEARLY 200 STORES THIS YEAR

In the face of a global sales decrease of 13.6 percent for the fourth quarter that ended Jan. 28, GameStop is the latest retailer to announce the impending shuttering of stores — up to nearly 200 — this year.

In a release announcing its results, where global sales fell to $3.05 billion, the

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company said it “anticipates that it will close between 2 percent to 3 percent of its global store footprint.” As the chain operates roughly 6,600 stores globally — 4,400 in the U.S. — that would mean somewhere between 132 and 198.

Consolidated comparable store sales declined 16.3 percent (a 20.8 percent decrease in the U.S. and 4.6 percent drop internationally), as GameStop’s fourth quarter was significantly impacted by weak sales of certain AAA titles and aggressive console promotions by other retailers on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. As a result, new hardware sales declined 29.1 percent and new software sales fell by 19.3 percent. Preowned sales outperformed new video games, declining 6.7 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2015.

Which stores might be closed was not revealed. GameStop maintains a strong presence in the area, including Fairfield County locations in Bridgeport, Danbury, Fairfield, Newtown, Norwalk, Shelton, Stamford, Stratford and Trumbull, as well as Westchester County outlets in New Rochelle, Ossining, Port Chester, Thornwood, White Plains and Yonkers.

MEDICAL LEASE AGREEMENT AT MERRITT 8 IN STRATFORD

Cushman & Wakefield’s Connecticut office has arranged a 10-year lease expansion and extension totaling 100,968 square feet for Yale New Haven Health and North East Medical Group, a not-for-profit multispecialty medical foundation, at 99 Hawley Lane in Stratford, also known as Merritt 8 Corporate Park.

Jay Hruska, vice chairman of Cushman & Wakefield, led the leasing efforts on behalf of the tenants, while the building owner, Mountain Development, was represented in-house by Joseph Coci.

Cushman & Wakefield added that this deal is the largest Fairfield County lease agreement transacted during the first quarter of 2017.

TWO STAMFORD BUILDINGS SELL FOR $10.25M

Stamford-based commercial real estate firm Rhys has announced the $10.25 million portfolio sale of two Stamford office and retail buildings at 111 and 123 High Ridge Road. Together the pair of three-story buildings offer approximately 40,000 square feet of office and retail space. The portfolio is on just over an acre of land with more than 150 parking spaces and was fully leased when sold.

Rhys Executive Vice President and Principal Christian Bangert represented the buyer, Westchester County-based investor A&E High Ridge LLC. Karen Dome and Robert Haile of Coldwell Banker Commercial represented the seller, High Ridge Plaza LLC. — Kevin Zimmerman, Phil Hall

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Beylouni family motors to success with Colonial Auto Group

IN THE FAMILY

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rowing up with an ever-rotating cast of new cars in your driveway can be a formative experience for an impressionable young man. And so it proved for David R. Beylouni, who grew up in Danbury the son of a Volvo and Dodge dealer — and who today is president and coowner with his brother Darren Beylouni of the Colonial Automobile Group, consisting of four independent dealerships.

“We knew our dad was doing something different than the other dads when we had 10 different cars in the driveway,” Beylouni said at his main office, Colonial Subaru at 89 Newtown Road. “I had a lot of different cars in high school and at one point my dad was driving a Rolls Royce Grey Ghost.”

The Beylouni family moved from Bridgeport to Danbury in 1948 when George Beylouni opened Danbury Confectionary at 59 Elm St. In 1962, he agreed to back his son Raymond, later joined by another son,

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George Jr., in the auto business; the brothers’ first dealership specialized in Jeeps.

By 1973, Raymond had graduated to Volvos and Dodges, but treatments for pituitary cancer sidelined him and by 1975, when he was able to return to work, he had lost the dealership and had to start over selling cars for other dealers. In 1991, he

had again risen high enough to be awarded a Subaru franchise, but in his son David’s words, “had nowhere to put it.”

A practicing lawyer at the time, David didn’t have any interest in the auto business.

However, he represented his father as they searched for a suitable location. Eventually they found Colonial Ford and the adjoining Colonial Honda at 126 Federal Road. Joining the team was another Beylouni son, Darren, who in addition to being David’s co-owner and partner is today the company’s vice president and general manager of operations.

“Ford was really the foundational company for the family going forward,” David said. “At the time they were looking for young attorneys and accountants to oversee operations, instead of continuing promoting salesmen up the ladder. The fact that I had more or less grown up in the business helped.”

As vice president/general manager under his father, David began working on a deal to acquire Colonial Ford from thenowner John D’Elia, completing the acquisition in 1992. D’Elia sold the Honda franchise to United Auto Group in 1993 and the Beylounis established Colonial Subaru on the lot in its stead.

Colonial benefited from being one of the few Subaru dealers in the Northeast at the time. The Beylounis then decided to take a chance on Mitsubishi in 1999. “It was a very hot and cold company for the fiveand-a-half years we had it,” David said. “Sales were off dramatically by then, but then we were approached by Mazda, which is highly unusual — a dealer or potential dealer usually approaches the manufacturer, not the other way around.”

The Beylounis sold both lines at 100 Federal Road for about a year before divesting of Mitsubishi. In 2014, they expanded further by acquiring Smith-Cairns Subaru and relaunching it as Brewster Subaru at 1021 Route 22 in Brewster, N.Y. At roughly the same time the decision was made to split up Ford and Subaru — “We just didn’t have any room to expand” at the Federal Road location, Beylouni said — resulting in the acquisition of the former Robert Buick-Pontiac on Newtown Road, a victim of General Motors’ bankruptcy in 2009. “Thirty-five percent of the dealers in the greater Danbury area went out of business during the recession,” he noted.

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Connecticut’s upside-down property tax system

here is something terribly wrong with taxes in Connecticut, but it is not what the conservative think tanks would have you believe. State and local taxes in our state are not troubling because they are too high across the board; they are troubling because they are wildly unfair, asking those with the least to pay far higher rates than those with the most resources.

This upside-down tax system hurts not only working families struggling to make ends meet, but it also harms the long-term economic health of the state, making us less competitive by holding back thousands of children and parents from contributing their full potential.

Thriving communities are made possible by good schools, clean streets, safe neighborhoods and other public services. To support these building blocks of economic development, Connecticut towns need a stable revenue system that provides them with adequate resources.

Addressing that need requires a hard look at our property tax system, which largely leaves towns on their own to fund local services and as a result creates huge disparities in opportunity.

For the 2015-2016 school year, Greenwich homeowners paid $1,127 in property taxes for every $100,000 of home value and in return

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received education funding of $21,331 per pupil. In contrast, Bridgeport homeowners paid $4,220 per $100,000 of home value yet received $14,343 per pupil in return — in other words, far higher taxes for far fewer educational resources. Since education funding affects educational and life outcomes, these differences result in differences in opportunity for Connecticut’s children based solely on where they are born.

Connecticut didn’t arrive at this situation by accident. Decades of “redlining” or systematically denying investment to communities of color, prevented these communities from sharing in America’s postwar wealth. Years of restrictive covenants — contracts mandating that property be sold only to whites — excluded families of color from wealthier communities. Today, exclusionary zoning policies limit affordable housing across the state, denying low-income families the opportunity of a better education for their children.

Inequalities that took generations of intentional policy to enact will take big ideas to fix.

One big idea Connecticut should consider comes from neighboring Vermont. To fund its schools, Vermont levies a statewide property tax that ensures equal education dollars for equal property tax rates. Applied here, children

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Connecticut towns need a stable revenue system that provides them with adequate resources.

Addressing that need requires a hard look at our property tax system in Greenwich would still benefit from $21,331 per student in education funding, but the tax rate needed to raise that amount of money would be the same in Greenwich as it would be in every other town in the state. Conversely, Bridgeport could continue to spend $14,343 per pupil, but would no longer be compelled to charge as high taxes solely because of its restricted property base. We found that such a system in Connecticut would benefit 75 percent

of residents in 117 cities and towns.

This system would also revitalize economic development in Connecticut by reinvigorating growth in our dense urban cores and inner-ring suburbs. Currently, large disparities in property tax rates between neighboring communities discourage development in the very places to which businesses and young families want to move.

The state program in place to alleviate this problem, Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), has never been fully funded. By fully funding PILOT and reducing these disparities, a statewide property tax would better align business incentives with state priorities.

For too long our laws have unfairly limited who is entitled to the benefits of living in a community that can afford good schools. Surely changes in the law today can ensure that, at the very least, those benefits are not afforded at a steep discount.

Ellen Shemitz is executive director of Connecticut Voices for Children, a researchbased think tank in New Haven that advocates for public policies that benefit Connecticut’s children and families. She can be reached at eshemitz@ctvoices.org.

This commentary first appeared in the online publication, Connecticut By The Numbers.

Basement deejay finds his niche in internet radio

Citrin Cooperman Corner

Thriving Versus Surviving Best Practices for Maximizing Profitability

BY JEFFREY STUART, CPA CITRIN COOPERMAN Naturally, every business owner wants to maximize profitability; it leads to financial security for both the owner and the employees, as well as their families. Following general best practices can help your business JEFFREY STUART enhance its profitability, no matter its size, industry, or geographic reach. In today’s competitive environment, this can mean the difference between thriving and surviving. The following are best practices for maximizing profitability.

Gary Vollono at the controls of Cygnus Radio, an internet radio station he operates in the basement of his Trumbull home.

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ack in 1979, Gary Vollono graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting with dreams of becoming a radio star. However, fate had other plans for him.

“I found two things happening,” he recalled. “I got a serious girlfriend and I realized radio wasn’t going to pay my bills if I got married. I had gotten a couple of job offers back then, but for 90 bucks a week.

So, I went the marriage route.”

Vollono spent the next 21 years working at the New Haven Register, rising to the position of production manager. He later switched careers, taking on responsibilities for workers’ compensation and general liability insurance auditing at Overland Solutions Inc. But Vollono’s interest in show business never abated, and in the 1990s he launched IndepenDisc, a website that allowed him to review new CDs from independent music artists.

In 2005, Vollono received an email from David Vessel, the St. Louis-based founder of the internet-based startup Cygnus Radio, a 24/7 internet-based. “They were on the air about three months when they found me,” he said. “At that time, they were skirting the royalty issues by only playing independent music that they got permission from the artists to play without royalty compensation. Because I was doing strictly independent music, they asked if I would be interested in doing a show for their radio station.

And I said, ‘Absolutely!’”

However, Vollono, who had no previ-

ous experience with internet webcasting technology, was caught off guard by the broadcasting arrangement. “And they said, ‘You can do it right from your living room.’

And I was like, ‘What?’”

Thus, Vollono realized his jettisoned career goal of becoming a radio star, albeit on the internet and not terrestrial radio.

Taking his high school nickname of Gary Gone for his Cygnus program, he began to webcast a weekly three-hour show from a basement studio in his Trumbull home, highlighting a wide range of under-theradar independent music artists. When Vessel died of cancer in April 2013 and his business partner announced plans to shut down Cygnus, Vollono sought allies to keep the network alive.

“I sent an email out to everyone I knew in the Connecticut music scene, asking if anyone was interested in joining me in this venture. Four other guys contacted me and we bought the station, which basically meant taking over all of the bills. So, for a nominal fee, we officially took control of the station in October 2013.”

Vollono is now majority owner and program director at Cygnus Radio, which he continues to run from the basement of his home. His four partners include Meriden musician Frank Critelli, who handles the network’s marketing outreach, musician and WESU-FM show host Rob DeRosa and two former Connecticut deejays, Dennis Lamar from WPLR and WLAD and Rick Allison from WPLR. Although Cygnus continues to focus on indie music and network promotion is » » Internet radio, page 9

MONITOR ACTUAL VS. BUDGET REGULARLY. Not only should you prepare a realistic project, departmental, and company budget, but you should keep it handy and review it often. During good and bad economic times, compare your budget to actual expenses every month, and analyze and understand the variances.

Look for answers to questions such as “What are our actual operational costs?

Payroll costs? What is our real profit by job? By client? By segment? Do we have the ability to break down our business at its lowest level?” If you think those questions are difficult, consider an even more vexing one: What happens if your budgeted revenues drop, or your budgeted expenses increase? What is your game plan if you see expenses running out of control, or even worse, revenues plummeting? While many general operating expenses can be revisited and adjusted fairly easily, that’s not necessarily the case with payroll, benefits, and related expenses. The key to surviving such a shot across your bow is to think about it now, before it hits. Devise a plan today so that you can take action quickly if the need arises.

THE MOST IMPORTANT TIME TO KEEP UP MARKETING IS DURING A DOWN ECONOMY. When profitability declines, owners often look to cut costs wherever they can. Unfortunately, when this happens, marketing is often scrutinized the most. Understanding an entity’s return on its marketing spend is important.

When times get tough, the tough keep marketing. Most, however, pull back on their marketing efforts. And they pay dearly for it. There isn’t a more important time to keep up the marketing than during a down economy. It’s more critical than ever to get out there and continue to build strong relationships with customers, referral sources, and prospects. Be sure that marketing is a line item on your budget, and always keep it there. And while your competition cuts back on marketing, and their brand vanishes, your standing in the industry will not only remain intact, but will actually grow inversely proportionate to how your competitor’s has diminished.

THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE ADDING ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO YOUR EXISTING BUSINESS MODEL. Companies typically want to be ‘all things’ to their customers. Additional service offerings may add to top-line growth, but could prove to be a detriment to overall profitability if the additional services offered turn out to be loss leaders. The additional offerings, such as becoming more “vertical”, may also be a drain on the resources the company allocated to its core business, potentially diminishing its quality and overall brand.

Adding services to make your company more vertical became very popular during the Great Recession. Whether it’s done organically or through acquisition, vertical integration is becoming a more important business strategy in many industries.

Vertical integration gives a company control over more aspects of their business.

They have the ability to dictate the types and quality of services or materials being delivered to the customer, which allows more control over the image and success of their company on a very intense level.

On the other hand, a major challenge to vertical integration is the loss of focus.

Most companies have a general goal for their long-term future. There is a risk of focus shift from the customer experience to the more tactical issues of managing the complexity of a vertical company, with multiple leadership teams and supplychain issues, which can become more difficult to resolve. In addition, it may become extremely difficult to adapt to new circumstances. Although you will enjoy the benefit of profit margins from more stages of the products or services you offer, flexibility could be hindered. New products and services now need to be designed and tested, not simply purchased.

Perhaps you’re already implementing some or all of the aforementioned best practices, or perhaps you’re not. Whatever your unique scenario may be in today’s highly competitive environment, following these best practices can help your business enhance its profitability, no matter what its size or geographic reach. In today’s whitehot competitive environment, improving efficiencies can spell the difference between thriving and surviving.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jeffrey Stuart, CPA, is a director in Citrin Cooperman’s Norwalk office and has over 14 years of accounting experience.

Jeffrey provides a mix of audit, accounting, and tax compliance services to closely-held businesses. He can be reached at 203.847.4068 or at jstuart@ citrincooperman.com.

Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and consulting firm with 10 locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Visit us at www.citrincooperman.com.

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the past three years, and 96 percent said they expected their company to be equally active or more active in mergers and acquisitions over the next three years.

“That was pretty surprising,” said Headwall founder and managing partner Peter J. Scott. “You don’t typically see that kind of unanimity on those kinds of questions, especially when you’re dealing with different companies that have different backgrounds. I expected some positivity, but not quite that level of consistency.”

It is also heartening, Scott said, given the U.S. steel industry’s relatively moribund performance of late.

According to CNN, in 2015 nearly one in three tons of steel sold here was produced outside the country, with domestic ship-

ments of about 87 million tons — nearly 12 percent below what American steel mills shipped in 2014. However, steel prices rose throughout most of 2016 and crude steel output in the U.S. has been predicted to increase by 4.4 percent this year, reversing almost two years of contraction, according to a recent average of forecasts from a Financial Times survey of 20 analysts.

Respondents to the Headwall survey certainly seemed positive about the promises being made by the Trump administration. When asked what new or expected policies would have the greatest positive impact on their multi-year growth, 30 percent said infrastructure spending and 26 percent said general economic growth. Asked what would have the greatest negative impact, the leading response was “none”, at 57 percent, followed by tariffs and restrictions

on imports at 26 percent.

The survey was conducted before the initial failure of the Republicans’ proposed American Health Care Act to replace the Affordable Care Act — and the resultant questions throughout the media and among some government officials that such a setback could have negative knock-on effects on Trump’s other planned reforms, including his economic agenda — Scott said he wasn’t sure if respondents would still show the same confidence today.

Though many of Connecticut’s steel companies are located in Hartford County, Scott noted that Bridgeport is home to two significant firms, Feroleto Steel Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho America Inc., and Chapin & Bangs.

Scott has been an investment banker for more than 24 years, most recently as Americas head of industrials investment

banking at Jefferies LLC in Manhattan.

Previously he worked at Morgan Stanley and Salomon Brothers.

Launching Headwall was a matter of “feeling for a long time that I would like to build something of my own,” he said.

“I thought that if I don’t do it now — I’m 51 years old — I might never do it. It’s exciting, if a little bit scary at times.”

The company conducts its business in alliance with affiliate firms such XMS Capital Partners in Chicago, Odinbrook Global Advisors in New Canaan and Aequitas Advisors LLC in Stamford, which Scott said allows Headwall to deliver to its clients teams of up to 70 professionals to advise on any particular project.

The Greenwich resident added that he’s seeking other junior and senior executives to join the firm, which has its office at 44 Amogerone Crossway.

tion will only be achieved when wireless technology is adapted for home lighting controls.

“Now, the standard being the Lutron control system requires substantially more copper wire because each lighting circuit is wired back to the mechanical room where the brain of the system is, as opposed to just going circuit to circuit,” he said. “The smart light bulb, which is in development, communicates wirelessly with the brain of the system; that will be greener than what we are currently using for home control.”

“Copper wiring also adds costs to the home. It is expensive to install a Lutron lighting system – and a lot of the expense isn’t the Lutron brain but what you have to pay your electrician to run all of the additional wire necessarily to gain that control over each individual circuit.”

VanderHorn’s commitment to sustainability in home design ranges from the

most visible aspects of interior design – he has reclaimed and repurposed mantles, leaded glass doors, beams, plumbing and lighting fixtures from demolished properties into his new designs – as well as the unseen agents that retain heat within a house. During construction, he specifies insulating spray foam based on the propellants used and the potential damage they can cause to the atmosphere.

VanderHorn is also experimenting with cold wall and cold roof building techniques that he studied in Denmark, where a cavity is created between exterior and interior layers that can be filled with foam layers to establish a thermal break. However, he noted that approach adds expense to the construction project and works better in Denmark, where home construction is mostly masonry, as opposed to the American penchant for for wood homes.

VanderHorn does not consider

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program, for his houses.

While common in commercial real estate projects, he said he saw no value in pursuing that for residential properties.

“Most of my clientele is interested in saving money in the long term,” he said. “They are not looking for a plaque on their wall.

That is a bragging rights thing and in the corporate world that means something in your marketing.”

As for YouTube, VanderHorn said he hoped to add more videos to his channel later this year and to widen the discussion on the challenges and advantages of green construction.

And while he is grateful for the response he has received from his videos, he is not expecting to rival PewDiePie as the next viral sensation. “I doubt it,” he said with a healthy laugh.

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firm’s services. “This is a group that has the means to invest in a low-energy-use house or a material that is going to last longer,” he said. “A lot of them are building bigger homes and realize that is a bigger footprint environmentally, so they are trying to do what they can to mediate that.”

Among the energy efficiency technologies that VanderHorn recommends to his clients are geothermal heating and cooling systems. While acknowledging that the upfront costs of installation can require “a very substantial investment” – adding upwards of $100,000 to the cost of a home – the technology can pay for itself after seven years. “Then, your air conditioning is so inexpensive that you are glad to make that investment,” he said. “And the families we are designing for plan to stay in their homes for more than 10 years.”

VanderHorn’s designs, however, do not incorporate solar panels on the roof – not because of perceived inefficiencies but due to perceived aesthetic qualities. “For our clientele, the appearance of the house is the paramount thing,” he explained. “They are coming to us for a classic-looking home and there’s nothing classic about solar panels – yet.”

The architect noted that new solar roof systems designed to resemble traditional roof tiles and roofing products are being tested, including a solution from Elon Musk’s Tesla, but he does not see this approach as being ready yet for his designs.

Inside the residence, VanderHorn pointed out the increased popularity of smart home technology, which allows homeowners to control lighting, heating and appliances from a smartphone. Yet the full potential of that high-tech innova-

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Connecticut Democrats trumpet Trumpcare failure

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onnecticut Democrats did not mince words about the failure of the American Health Care Act to generate enough support to be brought to a vote before Congress on March 24.

“Trumpcare should be finally declared dead — a demise it richly deserves,” said U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal. “Republicans should abandon their continuing campaign to disparage and dismantle the Affordable Care Act — by executive order or otherwise — and instead build on the law and improve health care for all Americans.”

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, was equally dismissive of the GOP bill. “The American people rose up and demanded Washington stop this cruel and inhumane bill. That’s a good thing for the country,” he said.

“But it might not be dead for long,” he added. “President Trump and Republicans in Congress will no doubt try to revive this disaster or continue their efforts to undermine Obamacare. Donald Trump said his health care plan would cover everyone and lower costs. The bill did exactly the opposite and that is why it failed.”

Prior to the scheduled vote, a poll by Quinnipiac University found Trumpcare was opposed by 56 percent of the voters and supported by only 17 percent.

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decision not to pursue a vote, said: “The only thing that’s gone well for the president in the last 60 days is his golf game.

This is a good day for America.”

Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, who chairs the state’s health insurance exchange Access Health CT, tweeted: “Good news for CT & the nation as House pulls #Trumpcare vote.

We must improve #ACA to make healthcare & coverage affordable for all.”

State Rep. Elizabeth Esty, who represents Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown and Sherman, among others, added: “The Affordable Care Act has problems that we need to work together to fix. The American Health Care Act would solve none of these problems, and the American people know it. Instead of lowering costs or improving the quality of care, this bill would force millions of Americans to pay more money for worse coverage.

“Americans throughout the country — including the thousands of folks in my district who called and emailed me — have sent a loud and clear message to Congress that they oppose this cruel and destructive proposal,” Esty added. “Today, their voices were heard.

We won’t fix the problems in our health care system with just one party negotiating against itself. Let’s start fresh on a bipartisan plan that will improve access to quality health care, lower premiums, reduce out-ofpocket expenses and bring down drug costs.”

— Kevin Zimmerman

Jepsen and other AGs blast Trump’s clean power rollback

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onnecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman joined the attorneys general of 14 states and the District of Columbia and the chief legal officers of six cities, including New York in a public statement condemning President Trump’s executive order to roll back the federal Clean Power Plan put into place during the Obama administration.

“We strongly oppose President Trump’s executive order that seeks to dismantle the Clean Power Plan,” the statement said.

“Addressing our country’s largest source of carbon pollution — existing fossil fuelburning power plants — is both required under the Clean Air Act and essential to mitigating climate change’s growing harm to our public health, environments and economies. We won’t hesitate to protect those we serve — including by aggres-

sively opposing in court President Trump’s actions that ignore both the law and the critical importance of confronting the very real threat of climate change.”

Jepsen issued a separate statement reiterating his opposition to the president’s actions. "The state of Connecticut has consistently demonstrated a commitment to clean air, reduced emissions and the development of alternative energy sources and it is incumbent upon the federal government to use its authority to protect our environment and our public health and welfare," he said. "My office is reviewing the details of this executive order, and we stand ready to join with our colleagues and partners in other states to use every legal means within our authority to protect the Clean Power Plan and the progress it represents."

— Phil Hall

Colonial Auto Group — » » From page 3

replaced with a new, $9 million facility that is the largest in the Northeast. A $75,000, twosided fireplace in the middle of the showroom exudes a sense of warmth, as does its bright and comfortably spacious interior.

Colonial Subaru’s 30,000-square-foot building is on 2.87 acres, has 20 car service and maintenance bays and 90 employees.

Colonial Ford’s three buildings total about 40,000 square feet on three acres, with 26 bays and 90 employees. Colonial Mazda, perhaps reflecting that manufacturer’s comparatively small sales — as of January, it had a 1.9 percent market share in the U.S. compared with Subaru’s 3.8 percent, Ford’s 15 percent and leader GM’s 17.2 percent — operates out of an 18,000-square-foot building on five acres with 10 bays and 35 employees.

The Brewster operation encompasses an 18,000-square-foot building on two acres, with 12 bays and 33 employees.

In the midst of the Brewster acquisition and Danbury moves, Raymond — whose title was chairman of the board — died, leaving David “numb.”

“We’d been working more or less side by side for about 25 years. But he taught us that this business is all about the customer and that’s what we’ve continued to do,”

Internet radio — » » From page 5

primarily through social media and word of mouth, Vollono said the radio station has a loyal audience. “I’d say we’re averaging about 500 to 600 listeners during the course of a day. Not all at once, mind you, but unlike terrestrial radio, we have an average listener session of 38 minutes. So, for everybody that does log on, they tune in for much longer than on terrestrial radio.”

Vollono’s longtime support of Connecticut’s independent music scene helped to bring in a core audience from the state, but Cygnus also has listeners overseas.

“I went to a show last week, the No Line North CD release party, and the band leader came up to me and said, ‘We have a fan in England who already bought the new CD the day it came out because he listens to Cygnus Radio and he knew it was coming out,’” said Vollono. “I got an email from a band in Sweden thanking us because somebody in Germany heard their song on Cygnus Radio and ordered an album from them.”

Vollono identified his network’s core demographic as being between the ages of 45 and 70, although his schedule includes a teenage deejay playing a youth-oriented brand of contemporary music. Cygnus hosts 14 original shows from different webcasters around the U.S., but at the moment

Beylouni said.

“This is probably the most consumerdriven business in the country, I think.

They’re highly educated when they come in, thanks to all the information that’s available out there. And this business isn’t just about sales — it’s about advising the customer about what they’re looking for, answering their questions. We’re here to accommodate them.”

Colonial also has an impressive record when it comes to its employees: According to Beylouni, the average car salesman lasts a year on the job, while Colonial’s staff stays for an average of 17 years.

Such an approach, he said, has helped Colonial Subaru notch 22 straight years as Connecticut’s top seller by volume and to place within the top 20 nationwide for the past 20 years. The Mazda operation is also the state’s top volume dealer, Beylouni said, while Brewster Subaru’s sales have grown by 65 percent over the past two years.

As for whether a third generation of Beylounis is waiting in the wings to take over Colonial, he said he wasn’t sure.

“Darren’s and my kids are still pretty young yet,” he said. “They’re a good 15, 20 years away from making that kind of decision. What we want most is for them to get the right education so they can deal with the challenges they’ll face as adults.”

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the network is operated as a labor of love rather than a profit-driven enterprise.

“Our operating expenses include a streaming server, website server, the ASCAP and BMI licenses, the software we use when we bring on deejays and the Connecticut business equity tax, our app and minor things that pop up,” said Vollono, who added that costs are covered by him and the partners that helped him acquire Cygnus. The network has some sponsors, most notably a longtime partnership with New Haven’s Café Nine, while two new advertisers — The Moon and the Monocle, a Mansfield boutique, and Copeland Auto Repair in Cheshire — contacted the network for promotional opportunities.

But Vollono is not running Cygnus with the hope of building a broadcast empire. And he continues to earn a living as a workers’ compensation auditor for Overland Solutions.

“I would like to be able to get enough local interest in advertising so it would be self-supportive,” he said. “It doesn’t have to make a profit. Right now, we don’t make money. We’d like to make money. We have sold some advertising, but for the most part the five of us kick in to cover the bills every month. And that is fine. We don’t bowl, we don’t fish, we don’t have a boat. Instead of the stuff the guys normally dump their money into, we dump it into music.”

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THE LIST LAW FIRMS

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Law Firms Ranked by number of attorneys practicing in the county.

Listed alphabetically in the event of a tie.

Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

Managing partner(s) or officer(s) Email address Year firm established

Pullman & Comley LLC

James T. Shearin, chairman jtshearin@pullcom.com 1919 Michael J. Herling mherling@fdh.com 1987 David A. Ball mdonovan@cohenandwolf.com 1951

1

850 Main St., Bridgeport 06601 330-2000 • pullcom.com

2

6 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901 325-5000 • fdh.com

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Finn Dixon & Herling LLP Cohen and Wolf PC

1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 06604 368-0211 • cohenandwolf.com

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

Jonathan B. Mills jmills@cl-law.com 1909

42 66

46 15 5

Stanley Twardy Jr. satwardy@daypitney.com 1902

40 280

18 10 12

Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC

Marsha Belman Moses, firm managing partner Ira W. Bloom, Westport managing partner ibloom@bmdlaw.com 1933

37 37

20 14 3

Wiggin and Dana LLP

Paul Hughes phughes@wiggin.com 1934 Michael J. Jones, Jennifer D. Port, Steven B. Steinmetz, Michael P. Murray, Stephen G. Walko info@ibolaw.com 1950 Robert O. Hickey rohickey@ryandelucalaw.com 1966

33 147

NA

32 34

19 9 6

32 40

15 20 5

30 178

17 6 7

Cummings & Lockwood LLC

6 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901 327-1700 • cl-law.com

Day Pitney LLP

1 Canterbury Green, Stamford 06901 • 977-7300 24 Field Point Road, Greenwich 06830 • 862 7800 daypitney.com 1221 Post Road East, Westport 06880 • 227-9545 75 Broad St., Milford 06460 • 783-1200 • 9 Morgan Ave., Norwalk 06851 • 853-7997 bmdlaw.com 281 Tresser Blvd., Stamford 06901 363-7600 • wiggin.com

Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara LLC

170 Mason St., Greenwich 06830 • 661-6000 65 Locust Ave., New Canaan 06840 • 966-1492 ibolaw.com

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

300 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901; 289 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830 324-8100 • 869-5600 • shipmangoodwin.com

Robinson & Cole LLP

1055 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901 462-7500 • rc.com 500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830 869-3800 • wbamct.com

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Wilson Elser

1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901 388-9100 • wilsonelser.com

Brody Wilkinson PC

2507 Post Road, Southport 06890 319-7100 • brodywilk.com

Diserio Martin O'Connor & Castiglioni LLP

1 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 358-0800 • dmoc.com

14 15

Zeldes, Needle & Cooper

1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport 06601 19 Old Kings Highway, Darien 06820 333-9441 • znclaw.com

Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC

200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854 899-8900 • goldmangruderwoods.com

Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder

350 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604 336-4421 • koskoff.com

Verrill Dana LLP

33 Riverside Ave., Westport 06880 222-0885 • verrilldana.com

16 17

Halloran & Sage LLP

315 Post Road West, Westport 06880 • 227-2855 133 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury 06810 • 798-1000 halloransage.com

Withers Bergman LLP

1700 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06870 302-4100 • withersworldwide.com

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP

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184 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 325-4491• sgtlaw.com

19

148 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury 06810 885-1938 • chgjtlaw.com

Collins, Hannafin PC

Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane LLC 31 Brookside Drive, Greenwich 06830 • 622-9360 175 Elm St., New Canaan 06840 • 920-4795 gtlslaw.com

20

50 50

34 10 2

Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC

12

51 51

68 21 6 21 23 7 34 9 7

46 76

Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP

11

53 95

Number of partners, associates, of counsel

Brian T. Henebry bhenebry@carmodylaw.com 1990

707 Summer St., Suite 300, Stamford 06901 425-4200 • carmodylaw.com

707 Summer St., Stamford 06901 357-9200 • ryandelucalaw.com

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Holland & Knight LLP

1 Stamford Plaza, 263 Terser Blvd., Suite 1400, Stamford 06901 905-4500 • hklaw.com

Alan E. Lieberman alieberman@goodwin.com 1919 April F. Condon, partner in charge, Stamford office acondon@rc.com 1845 Harry E. Peden III hpeden@wbamct.com 2000 Brian Del Gatos Regional managing partner, Connecticut brian.delgatto@wilsonelser.com 1978

Peter T. Mott pmott@brodywilk.com 1998 William A. Durkin III wdurkin@dmoc.com 1983 Maximino Medina Jr. mmedina@znclaw.com 1971 Michael L. Goldman mgoldman@goldgru.com 1995 James Horowitz NA 1936 Keith C. Jones kjones@verrilldana.com 1862 Stephen P. Fogerty, managing attorney, Westport fogerty@halloransage.com 1935 David M. Lehn inquiries.gw@withers.us.com 1962 Richard A. Silver rsilver@sgtlaw.com 1978 Edward J. Hannafin plathrop@chgjtlaw.com 1963 Thomas P. Spellane info@gtlslaw.com 1983 Evan Seidman evan.seideman@hklaw.com 1968

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14 19

11 3 5

13 1,235

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BY THOMAS KRYWINSKI and ANDREW S. LATTIMER

With Tax Day looming, maximize your deductions

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s individuals and businesses prepare to file their 2016 tax returns by April 18, this could prove to be something of an end of an era in terms of tax policy. President Trump has talked about proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s tax code — including condensing tax brackets, eliminating the estate tax, eliminating the alternate minimum tax and reducing the corporate tax rate — so at this time next year, the landscape could look dramatically different.

But in the meantime, with the deadline approaching, there are a number of opportunities for possible deductions and credits of which people should take note, whether they are filing personally or on behalf of their business. The current tax code, both at the federal and state level, is filled with possibilities for potential savings; people simply need to be aware they are there.

On the business side, one of the priorities should be to take advantage of accelerated depreciation, both through Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 179 — which allows for

an expensing of certain asset purchases — and the 50 percent bonus depreciation; both could lead to ample tax savings. Incidentally, IRC Section 179 is another area which could see enhancement under the Trump administration, as the president has proposed enhancing, possibly even doubling, the small — business deduction next year.

Businesses also need to make sure payments are made to pension plans prior to filing of their 2016 tax returns in order to get the deduction in 2016 — sometimes a common mistake occurs when people wait until after the filing to make the payment, which results in the deduction no longer being valid that tax year. For manufacturers and construction companies, they should be mindful to take advantage of IRC Section 199, which allows for a deduction of domestic production activities, as well as the R&D tax credit and the work opportunity tax credit.

All could prove beneficial this filing season.

On the individual side, two very critical deductions people should take full advantage of are for college tuition and day care

expenses; these can both prove to be considerably beneficial. Individual filers should also be mindful to make all IRA and Roth IRA contributions prior to April 18 in order to get the full deduction benefit in 2016.

Other individual tax deductions include: • Health Savings Account contributions made before April 18; • Non-cash charitable contributions; • Cash charitable contributions. A reminder that if more than $250 is given to a qualified organization, you should obtain a letter from the organization.

• Teacher expenses — up to $250 is deductible.

Lastly, there are three more important tax deductions available on Connecticut state tax returns that will not be found with federal tax returns, deductions which likely impact a large portion of the state’s population.

Contributions made by parents or relatives to a child’s Connecticut Higher Education Trust account up to $10,000 are tax-deductible, as are reductions for both military retirement pay and teacher’s retirement pay. No state tax return should be

completed without first checking to see if any of these apply individually.

The tax rules frequently change as leadership atop the executive and legislative Branches goes through changes; seldom does a year go by with no substantive changes. Even so, given the focus on taxes during the 2016 election, it is entirely possible a major change is coming in terms of federal tax policy next year.

Businesses and individuals should keep this in mind as they file for this year and plan for 2017. Major changes could lead to major opportunities for tax savings.

Thomas KrywinskI is a certified public accountant and partner in the Shelton office of BlumShapiro, a 450-employee regional auditing, accounting, tax and business advisory services firm headquartered in Boston.

He can be reached at tkrywinski@blumshapiro.com or by phone at 203-944-8723.

Andrew S. Lattimer is a CPA and partner in BlumShapiro’s West Hartford office.

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THE LIST LAW FIRMS

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Law Firms Ranked by number of attorneys practicing in the county.

Listed alphabetically in the event of a tie.

Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

Managing partner(s) or officer(s) Email address Year firm established

Locke Lord LLP

Scott. D. Wofsy Stamford office managing partner scott.wofsy@lockelord.com

13 749

NA 1968

11 22

1 Canterbury Green, 201 Broad St., Stamford 06901 975-7575 • lockelord.com

Zeisler & Zeisler PC

21

10 Middle St., Bridgeport 06604 368-4234 • zeislaw.com

22

777 Summer St., Stamford 06901 327-2000 • lawcts.com

Cacace Tusch & Santagata Ferguson Cohen LLP

25 Field Point Road, Greenwich 06830 661-5222 • fercolaw.com

Gregory and Adams

190 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 06894 762-9000 • gregoryandadams.com

Murtha Cullina LLP

177 Broad St., Stamford 06901 653-5400 • murthalaw.com

Willinger, Willinger & Bucci PC

855 Main St., Bridgeport 06604 366-3939 • wwblaw.com

23

Martin LLP

262 Harbor Drive, Stamford 06902 625-4721 • martinllp.net

Rosenblum Newfield LLC

1 Landmark Square, Fifth floor, Stamford 06901 358-9200 • rosenblumnewfield.com

24

Carta, McAlister & Moore LLC

1120 Post Road, Darien 06820 202-3100 • cmm-law.com

Gager, Emerson, Rickart, Bower & Scalzo LLP

325 Main Street South, Southbury 06488 • 262-6000 2 Stony Hill Road, Bethel 06801 • 207-5400 gagerlaw.net

Rucci Law Group LLC

19 Old Kings Highway South, Darien 06820 202-9686 • ruccilawgroup.com

25

Russo & Associates LLC

2507 Post Road, Southport 06890 254-7579 • russoassoc.com

Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC

64 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport 06604 212-9075 • tremontsheldon.com

26

Brody and Associates LLC

120 Post Road West, Suite 101, Westport 06880 454-0560 • brodyandassociates.com

Lax & Truax LLC

2507 Post Road, Suite PH, Southport 06890 254-9877 • laxandtruax.com

Nusbaum & Parrino PC

212 Post Road West, Westport 06880 226-8181 • nusbaumparrino.com

Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin, LLC

5 Imperial Ave., Westport 06880 227-7301 • rutkinoldham.com

27

Law Offices of Seth J. Arnowitz LLC

733 Stamford St., Suite 302, Stamford 06901 195 Danbury Road, Suite 120, Wilton 06897 348-7722 • ctattorney.com

Lev Berlin & Sousa, PC

200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854 838-8500 • levberlin.com

McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP

30 Jelliff Lane, Southport 06890 319-4000 • mdmc-law.com

28 29

Cramer & Ahern

38 Post Road West, Westport 06880 222-7000 • cramerahern.com

Jones Morrison LLP

1 Landmark Square, 21st floor, Stamford 06901 965-7700 • jonesmorrisonlaw.com

Michael J. Cacace mcacace@lawcts.com 1982 John J. Ferguson jferguson@fercolaw.com 2006 Ralph E. Slater rslater@gregoryandadams.com 1964 Jennifer Morgan Delmonico jdelmonico@murthalaw.com 1936 Charles J. Willinger Jr. cjwillinger@wwblaw.com 1991 Christopher G. Martin cmartin@martinllp.net 2000 James Rosenblum jbra@jbraesq.com 1992 Mark R. Carta mark@cmm-law.com 2010 Kathy Bower, managing partner, Southbury branch bower@gagerlaw.net 1917 Amy Zabetakis info@ruccilawgroup.com 2011 Robert D. Russo Rob@russoassoc.com 2006 Robert Sheldon, Cindy Robinson and Jason Tremont info@tremontsheldon.com 1960 Robert G. Brody rbrody@brodyandassociates.com 1997 Sandra P. Lax, Louise T. Truax 1998 Edward Nusbaum, Thomas Parrino mll@nusbaumparrino.com 1983 Arnold H. Rutkin, Sarah S. Oldham, David W. Griffin soldham@rutkinoldham.com 1982 Seth Arnowitz seth@ctattorney.com 1998 Jack H. Sousa info@levberlin.com 1995 Edward B. Deutsch, managing partner New England offices edeutsch@mdmc-law.com 1983 Allan P. Cramer allen.cramer@cramerandahern.com 1968 Stephen J. Jones sjones@jonesmorrisonlaw.com 2001

Number of attorneys in county Total number in firm

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This list is a sampling of law forms that are located in the region. If you would like to include your firm in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

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ASK ANDI

BY ANDI GRAY

Trial and error, or a plan?

I’m always having marketing brainstorms and rush to put time, effort and money into doing different things, some of which work and some that don’t pan out so well. I’m sure there’s probably a better way to go about it. Got any suggestions?

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: A marketing plan can give you a structured approach to marketing that can significantly increase your chances for success. Figure out how to come across with your core message and identity. Define where you are and where you want to get to.

Describe the unique items. Then dig deeper into the how’s and why’s of interacting with prospects and converting them to customers.

Some entrepreneurs, being eager, resourceful optimists are far too willing to jump into marketing with both feet and no plan. Others stay away from marketing altogether, finding it uncomfortable, unfamiliar and overwhelming. Many have been high-

ly disappointed in the past, with limited results for the money and effort expended.

Few take an organized approach to marketing that forces them to think through what will lead to long-term success in marketing for their businesses.

Start by answering two key questions: • How do you set your company apart from everyone else who does something similar?

• Who might be most interested in that?

Define what makes your company special, from the insiders’ and the outsiders’ points of view. Inside means your employees, values and ethics, company mission, processes and systems, products or services, your vendors, everyone and everything you interact with to deliver your goods and services. Outside is the marketplace that is looking for the kind of help your company can provide — whether those in the marketplace know it or not.

Address the following to refine your approach: • What makes you so special? Document how your company stands out; • Make sure there’s a wide-open market with plenty of need, because you’re not going to

come close to selling everyone you contact; • Define desired results. Report on results.

Analyze how much further you have to go.

Measurement is critical to any successful marketing plan; • Play with changes in price and scope that may alter prospects’ interest. Look at which offers bring in sticky prospects and customers; • High-value road or bargain-basement approach? No perfect answer here, although many folks will agree that a higher margin beats high volume; and • Is your potential customer a beginner, expert, or somewhere between the two?

Highbrow, or low? Formal or informal? Make sure you understand and speak the language of your best customers.

Craft messages that reflect the tone and needs of your company and the marketplace. One of the best ways to develop messages is to ask your best customers how they would best describe what your company has done for them. Keep in mind that great customers, speaking powerfully about their experiences, can help you craft messages that potentially great prospects can recognize. Come up with several that you can test.

Dig into where and how to connect with prospects, and what special offers will get their attention. Plan the traditional connec-

tion routes: trade shows, billboard, events and media campaign. Document how you will put the internet to work — from website and landing pages, SEO (search engine optimization), key words and tracking, to video storytelling and advertising on various sites.

Complimentary variety usually works the best.

Build a budget and break that down into a variety of options for reaching targets, keeping in mind that some tactics are costlier than others. Document a capture system that converts interest into inquiries into qualified leads into sales. Track results and compare them to the forecast you created when you started your plan, to find out what’s working and what still needs work.

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “The Marketing Plan Handbook” by Alexander Chernev.

Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., StrategyLeaders.com, a business consulting firm that teaches companies how to double revenue and triple profits in repetitive growth cycles. Have a question for AskAndi? Wondering how Strategy Leaders can help your business thrive? Call or email for a free consultation and diagnostics: 877238-3535, AskAndi@StrategyLeaders.com.

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FERGUSON COHEN LLP Estate Planning & Litigation

Ferguson Cohen LLP

FERGUSON COHEN LLP’S estate and wealth preservation planning practice covers simple to complex succession planning for high net worth individuals and family businesses. In addition to document preparation, Managing Partner John J. Ferguson & his estate planning team provide experienced counsel concerning probate and trust administration, private wealth management, probate litigation, charitable gift planning and non-profit governance. They place a high emphasis on estate administration, probate litigation, fiduciary income taxation and wealth transfer planning.

John & his team have well over 100 years of combined experience and are passionate about their work. They collaborate seamlessly with other financial professionals, which results in creative solutions and increased efficiency. John has been listed in the NY Law Journal’s Who’s Who in Trusts & Estates.

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NOMINATE a DOCTOR NEW CATEGORIES:

DOCTORS of DISTINCTION

Saluting those who go beyond the diagnosis

2017 HEALTH CARE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES IN OUR NATION. CONNECTICUT’S LARGEST INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO ADMINISTER CARE EACH DAY BECAUSE OF ITS DEVOTED DOCTORS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THAT’S WHY OUR ANNUAL “DOCTORS OF DISTINCTION” AWARDS PROGRAM IS SO MEANINGFUL –IT CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHED PHYSICIANS WHO LIVE OR WORK IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. Open to nominations from the public, this is an opportunity to recognize those physicians who make an impact each and every day on people’s lives.

}}ALL IN THE FAMILY: In recognition of husbands and wives, parents and children or siblings who work together in a practice or separately, dedicating their lives to make other lives better. }}NO LAND TOO FAR: In recognition of a doctor who donates his or her time and expertise to countries where medical care is either nonexistent or at barest minimum. }}CUTTING EDGE: In recognition of a doctor who spends endless hours to working on research and clinical trials to try to erase the world of deadly diseases. }}CARING FOR ALL: In recognition of a doctor who turns no patient away, but rather devotes time and effort to philanthropic cases. }}FEMALE TRAILBLAZER: In recognition of a female doctor who has made great strides in empowering other women to advocate for themselves and be aware of their specific medical needs. }}PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE : In recognition of a medical student who excels in his or her studies and will bring compassionate care and a fresh perspective to the medical profession. }}LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: This award recognizes a physician respected for a lifetime career in the medical profession.

AWARD PRESENTATION A distinguished panel of judges will choose a winner in each category, all of whom will be awarded at the elegant reception and ceremony below.

Date and Location: May 16th at the Italian Center of Stamford

CO-PRESENTED

NOMINATIONS will be open from now until April 7th. For instructions and nomination form, please visit westfaironline.com/events or call Rebecca Freeman rfreeman@westfairinc.com at (914) 358-0757.

BRONZE SPONSORS:

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS-FILED Bricks & Bakery Tavern, Shelton.

Filed by Joseph D. Nardin. $8,000 in favor of Minore’s Meats Inc. Property: 24 Mustang Drive, Shelton. Filed Feb. 23.

Kourpouanidis, Dimitros, Stratford. Released by Petros Papachristou and Parthena Papachristou. $10,000 in favor of the releasers, Norwalk.

Property: 199 Peaceable St., Stratford.

Filed March 2.

Pearsall Place LLC, et al., Monroe.

Filed by Harlow, Adams & Friedman PC, Milford. $135,000 in favor of Route 80 Enterprises LLC, Monroe. Property: 37 Deerfield Lane, Monroe. Filed March 1.

Pearsall Place LLC, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Harlow, Adams & Friedman PC, Milford. $135,000 in favor of Route 80 Enterprises LLC, Monroe.

Property: 50 Rocky Hill Road, Trumbull. Filed March 1.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL A&W Associates, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 17 Sheehan Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $176,414. Filed March 6.

Beard Sawmill LLC, Shelton, contractor for self. Perform an interior fitout in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 100 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $37,500. Filed March 1.

Borghesi Building & Contracting, Torrington, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 270 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $128,000. Filed Feb. 28.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken.

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: John Golden c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: (914)694-3600 Fax: (914)694-3680

Canal Street Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 700 Canal St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $12,875. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Carlos Prime LLC, East Haven, contractor for 1070 Main Hotel LLC. Add a new roof to an existing commercial space at 1070 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed March 2.

Charles Roy Building & Remodeling LLC, contractor for owner. Pour the foundation for a new commercial space at 100 Shelton Road, Trumbull.

Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 21.

Chiang, Paul, contractor for J. T. Bolger. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 111 OKHN, Darien. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed March 6.

Edwin Home Improvement LLC, contractor for UB Stamford LP. Add new partition walls to an existing commercial space at 2215 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $94,970.

Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Empire Telecom USA LLC, contractor for owner. Replace the antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 5065 Main St., Trumbull. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Empire Telecom USA LLC, contractor for owner. Replace the antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 200 Quarry Road, Trumbull.

Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Forestone Management Associates LLC, contractor for Nine West Broad Property LLC. Demolish the eighth floor in an existing commercial space at 9 W. Broad St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $265,000. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

G&C Marine Services Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Christopher Merrill. Install new docking structures on an existing commercial space at 23 Channel Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed March 3.

Longo, John, Trumbull, contractor for self. Replace the generator in an existing commercial space at 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Signarama, contractor for Brookfield Square. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 270 Federal Road, Brookfield. Cost undisclosed. Filed Feb. 24.

RW Remodeling Services LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Coleman Glenville LLC. Perform an interior fitout in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 265 73 Glenville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 2017.

TR Sono Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new hotel at 43 S. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $700,000.

Filed March 6.

Railroad Properties LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add a new security system to an existing commercial space at 55 Railroad Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000.

Filed March 2017.

Roche Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for the town of Ridgefield. Construct offices, reconfigure bathrooms and relocate the steps at 400 Main St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $100,000.

Filed Feb. 14.

Round Hill Pools LLC, Stamford, contractor for Steamboat Road Property LLC. Add an in-ground spa and safety barrier to an existing commercial space at 2 Oneida Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed February 2017.

Round Hill Pools LLC, Stamford, contractor for Steamboat Road Property LLC. Add an in-ground spa and safety barrier to an existing commercial space at 2 Oneida Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed February 2017.

Round Hill Pools LLC, Stamford, contractor for Steamboat Road Property LLC. Construct an in-ground swimming pool and safety barrier on the property of an existing commercial space at 2 Oneida Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 2017.

Roy, Joel P., contractor for Baypointe Holdings LLC. Add three signs to an existing commercial space at 112 Southfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,800. Filed between February 27 and March 3.

Gilbane Building Co., Glastonbury, contractor for Marcus Partners. Alter an existing commercial space at 50 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $32,350. Filed March 2.

Saltarelli, John, contractor for 1087 Federal Road LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1087 Federal Road, Brookfield. Cost undisclosed.

Filed Feb. 24.

Horan Construction Corp., Mineola, N.Y., contractor for West Putnam Realty LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 261 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $229,000.

Filed March 2017.

Sandoval, Byron, Stamford, contractor for self. Replace the antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 128 Ludlow St., Unit C, Stamford. Estimated cost: $802. Filed between Feb. 27 and March 3.

Johnson, Brookfield, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 640 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Shuck It LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 575 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,060.

Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Turner Construction, Milford, contractor for Bridgeport Hospital.

Renovate the rooms in an existing commercial space at 267 Grant St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $264,000.

Filed March 3.

Viking Construction Inc., contractor for 81 Southfield Avenue LLC. Reduce an existing commercial space to core at 81 Southfield Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

RESIDENTIAL A&D Construction Management, Weston, contractor for Imanol Echevarria and Penelope Echevarria.

Upgrade the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 5 Midbrook Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,400. Filed March 2017.

Amado’s Home Improvements LLC, Port Chester, N.Y., contractor for Li Yuanjum. Remodel a kitchen and two full bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 40 Pleasant St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $43,179.

Filed March 2017.

Aragi, Keith, Brookfield, contractor for MECT Enterprises LLC. Alter the interior of an existing single-family residence at 233 Alex St., Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed March 1.

Baharone & Sons, contractor for Wolters. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 7 Musket Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $11,000.

Filed March 3.

Baker, Wayne, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install windows in the rear of an existing single-family residence at 10 Princeton St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed March 2.

BEMA Group LLC, Weston, contractor for AVH LLC. Add a new kitchen, three new bathrooms and a laundry room to an existing singlefamily residence at 35 Boulder Brook Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed March 2017.

Bernadett Duvelson, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Legalize an existing three-family residence at 253-254 Oak St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed March 1.

Blansfield Builders, Danbury, contractor for Carolan. Renovate the kitchen and bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 50 N. Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Bonfigli, Andrea, Stamford, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence to create a recreation room at 10 Ranson St., Unit B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $41,430. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Bruce, Sandra and Eugene Bruce, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom and laundry room in an existing single-family residence at 52 Field St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed March 1.

Built Right, Meriden, contractor for Mohammed Mussain. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 191 Pacific St., Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed March 2.

Built Right, Meriden, contractor for Philip Laylor. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 367 Kent Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed March 2.

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Cabesza, Washington, Easton, contractor for self. Construct a new two-family residence at 84 Center St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $100,000.

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Cacciola, Anthony J., Ridgefield, contractor for Sean Coughlin. Construct a bathroom in an attic in an existing single-family residence at 112 High Ridge Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Feb. 15.

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Cashman, Brookfield, contractor for self. Renovate an existing apartment at 26 Surrey Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 27.

Chalon, Bonhomme, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Convert an existing single-family residence into a three-family residence at 921-923 Briarwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed March 2.

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Chernin, Darien, contractor for self.

Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 1 McCrea Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed March 6.

Colangelo, Steven, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 60 Lund Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $6,150. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Colville, David S., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Finish the basement and screened porch in an existing single-family residence at 174 Eleven Levels Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $50,798. Filed Feb. 21.

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FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS COMPETE ‘SHARK TANK’ STYLE Teams of Fairfield University students will pitch to investors, “Shark Tank” style, at the 2017 Fairfield Start-Up Showcase at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Thursday, April 6, 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. “Shark Tank” is a television series in which inventors and principals of business startups pitch their ideas to seasoned investors.

Fairfield Start-Up is an annual program designed to foster young entrepreneurial talent through engagement with mentors and investors drawn from alumni and local businesses. Students are guided through educational, networking and mentoring events designed to help them form their business models, recruit teams and mentors and attract partners needed to start their businesses. The students will pitch their business ideas to investors who can invest directly in the companies. There is no limit on funding that investors can provide.

The 2017 Start-Up Showcase Teams are as follows: Africa Requests, a one-stop solution that delivers a safe, secured, ensured supply chain to Ghana and other African countries; BTW (Bio-desalination for Tomorrow’s Water), a nonprofit that seeks to bring clean, potable water to millions of individuals who currently do not have access; College Place, an online service to help students find off-campus housing; and TimeKard, an online platform that allows universities to keep track of class attendance for athletes and to compete following NCAA Compliance regulations. A bonus presentation by Blink, a company aiming to transform the way parents and their children exchange, manage and spend money. SoccerGrlProbs, famous for their relatable tweets, YouTube videos and soccer apparel, will be welcomed back to campus as special alumni guests to share their experience with students.

To RSVP for the event, visit fairfield.edu/startup.

SHUGRUE NAMED AS PARTNER

Lauren Shugrue

Lauren Shugrue has joined The Innovative CPA Group LLC, an accounting firm based in Trumbull, as a partner. Shugrue specializes in serving family-owned and privately held businesses by providing tax planning and preparation, compliance and business consulting, including financial statements, audits, 401k audits, reviews and compilations.

Her primary focus is helping business clients grow and meet their financial goals by reducing taxes and maximizing income and assets. She has expertise in serving manufacturing companies, professional service firms, real estate firms and commercial developers.

A resident of Naugatuck, Shurgue holds a bachelor’s degree from Stonehill College in Easton, Massachussetts, and a master’s degree in taxation from the University of New Haven. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.

BOSAK HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENT In the Feb. 27 issue, we reported on a Bosak Health & Wellness lunch-andlearn event at the Stamford Senior Center presented by the Bosak Family Funeral Home. This photo is from the event. The corrected identifications from left are: Jerry Bosak, Michele Piskin, Len Schwartz, Karen Schipani, Alessandra Messineo-Long and Erin Fisher.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING ANGEL COMMERCIAL WINS COSTAR POWER BROKER AWARDS

BANK LAUNCHES PET ADOPTION PROJECT

Southport-based Angel Commercial LLC was recognized for the 12th consecutive year as a top-producing brokerage firm in the southern Connecticut and Westchester, New York marketplace by CoStar Group Inc., a provider of commercial real estate market information and marketing services.

Angel Commercial LLC received the 2016 CoStar Power Broker Award for ranking as the top sales and top leasing firm. Founded in 2000, the firm specializes in acquisition, disposition and leasing of office, industrial, multifamily and retail properties. Jon Angel, president of the firm, also received awards for his personal performance as a broker in 2016 from CoStar as the recipient of the Top Retail Leasing Broker Award and the Top Industrial Leasing Broker Award based on the volume of lease transactions that he closed during 2016.

DAY PITNEY NAMED ‘LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR’ Day Pitney LLP, a law firm with offices in Greenwich and Stamford, was named “Law Firm of the Year”

by Family Wealth Report at its 2017 Awards Ceremony held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City. Family Wealth Report is published by ClearView Publishing, a company with more than 15 years experience with providing information to the international financial sector.

Showcasing the “best of breed” providers in the global private baking, wealth management and trusted advisor committees, the awards were designed to recognize companies, teams and individuals that were deemed as having “demonstrated innovation and excellence during 2016.”

With this award, Day Pitney LLP became the only law firm in 2017 to be honored by both the Family Wealth Report Awards and Private Asset Management Awards, where the firm was recognized as “Highly Commended” in the “Best Law Firm — Client Service” category and also highlighted in the “Best Trusts and Estates Division” category.

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

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Lynne Gomez, executive assistant to the CEO of Bankwell, and Michael Bagley, photographer.

Bankwell, a community bank based in New Canaan with branches throughout Fairfield County, recently announced the launch of its Bankwell Pet Adoption Project. The project, which is ongoing through the end of May, is designed to create awareness about the dogs and cats living in animal shelters and in need of homes throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties.

Bankwell branches will feature photographs and information about available dogs and cats, which will also be included on the bank’s website. The Bankwell branches will serve as collection points for a “wish list” to benefit the Connecticut Humane Society — a nonprofit, animal welfare organization. The wish list also will appear on the bank’s website.

The project was the brainchild of Lynne Gomez, the executive assistant to the CEO at Bankwell, who worked with Ann Mitrione, manager of Bankwell’s Wilton branch, and Lucy Freeman, marketing assistant, to mobilize the plan into action. Photographer Michael Bagley, who has been volunteering his time to photograph thousands of shelter animals over the past 10 years, took portraits of the animals.

Bankwell has partnered with Animal Haven, ROAR, STARelief and Pet Assistance, Stamford Animal Shelter, Red Leash Rescue, Strays & Others, Little Black Dog Rescue, One More Dog Rescue, Lexi’s Angels/Shaggy Dog Rescue, Sunshine Golden Retriever and the Connecticut Humane Society for this project. Pet Pantry has offered to provide a complimentary gift basket for the home of any pet adopted during the program, as well as serving as a collection point for the Connecticut Humane Society’s “wish list.” Additionally, Canine Training & Behavioral Services in Wilton will offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation for anyone who adopts a dog during the Bankwell Adoption Project.

WAYPOINT RESIDENTIAL EXPANDS WITH THREE SENIOR HIRES Stamford-based Waypoint Residential, a real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring, developing and financing rental-housing properties, continues to expand and has announced three senior hires.

Andreea Paraschivoiu, vice president of operations, and Karen Kasteel, vice president of digital marketing, will be based out of Waypoint’s Stamford office, while Daniel Price, vice president of acquisitions, will be based out of its Chicago office.

Paraschivoiu, who has more than 13 years of real estate experience, joined Waypoint from Voltari Corp., a publicly traded, real estate company, where she served as chief financial officer. A CPA and financial analyst, she holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from New York University Stern School of Business and a master’s degree in real estate development from Columbia University.

Kasteel has more than 13 years of real estate experience. She joined Waypoint from K3 Capital Advisors, a consulting firm focused in capital raising, investor relations and marketing for real estate firms. Previously she was managing director of Kennedy Wilson’s Capital Markets Group. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University.

Price has more than seven years of real estate experience, having joined Waypoint from Chicago-based Waterton, a real estate investor and property management company. He holds bachelor’s degrees in real estate and finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.

COMMUNITY CENTERS’ EVENT FEATURES DAVID MONN

FIRST BANK OF GREENWICH HOLDS RIBBON-CUTTING

APRIL 4 SCORE Fairfield County and cosponsor the Darien Library are presenting “Email Marketing,” a complimentary, small-business workshop presented by Jeff Seaver and Jon Dupree, 6-8 p.m. at the Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien. To register, visit fairfieldcounty.score.org.

From left: Frank Gaudio, David Martin, Peter Tesei; and Bruno Gioffre. Photograph by Bob Capazzo.

The First Bank of Greenwich, a community bank based in Cos Cob, opened its Stamford branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, March 21. Bank officers, employees and customers were joined by local merchants, business owners and elected officials for the event. There were refreshments and networking in addition to use of an oversized scissors for cutting through the red ribbon, which was stretched between two portable posts on the sidewalk.

Among those taking part in the ribbon-cutting were Stamford Mayor David Martin, First Selectman Peter Tesei of Greenwich, Bruno Gioffre, a member of the bank’s board of directors, and Frank Gaudio, president and CEO of the bank.

The branch is located at 900 Summer St. in Stamford and will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. For more, visit greenwichfirst.com.

FOUNDATION BOARDS OF WCHN ANNOUNCE SIX NEW DIRECTORS

David Monn

Community Centers Inc. (CCI) of Greenwich, a social service agency dedicated to helping its clients build skills that empower them to overcome educational, social and economic barriers, is hosting its sixth annual Spring Luncheon, Thursday, April 6 at the Belle Haven Club, 100 Harbor Drive, Greenwich. The fundraiser will begin 11:30 a.m. and feature event planner David Monn, author of “The Art of Celebrating.” All event proceeds are to benefit CCI’s education and support programs. CCI offers a combination of educational and therapeutic recreational programs, individual, family, group counseling and advocacy.

Monn is best known for his event planning, which includes virtually everything from private parties and weddings to large public events such as a White House State Dinner, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Ball and the performance productions “In the Void” and “Masquerade” at the Park Avenue Armory in New York.

During CCI’s luncheon, autographed copies of Monn’s book will be available, priced at $75 each.

A portion of the book sales will also be donated to CCI. For tickets, visit ccigreenwich.org.

WILLIAMS PRESENTED WITH VOLUNTEER AWARD Waterbury-based Webster Bank announced that Mary Beth Williams, assistant vice president, senior credit risk analyst, was presented with the first-ever Best Team Player Award as voted on by her fellow volunteers at the 2016 Travelers Championship golf tournament in Cromwell. Williams, who lives in Manchester, has been volunteering at the annual PGA event for the past 13 years and has served as the captain of Webster’s second-hole volunteer team for the past five years.

Mary Beth Williams

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The Foundation Boards of Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN), part of a health care organization that mobilizes philanthropic support to advance programs and services at Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital and Norwalk Hospital, announced the addition of six directors.

S. Javed Shahid, Jo-Anne L. Smith and Gregory L. Steiner recently joined the Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation Board.

Shahid is the chief of the section of neurosurgery at Danbury Hospital, where he practices microneurosurgery, laser surgery, stereotactic intracranial surgery, intradiscal spinal therapy and automated percutaneous discectomies.

Smith is the senior vice president and commercial lending regional manager at mutual financial service organization Union Savings Bank, where she has more than 25 years experience in the commercial lending industry.

Steiner is co-principal and the third generation of family-owned real estate and development firms Steiner Inc. and Berkshire Industrial Corp.

P. J. Prunty and Joshua Weinshank recently joined the Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Foundation Associate Board. Prunty is the executive director of CityCenter Danbury and Weinshank is a partner at Cramer & Anderson, where he practices trust and estate planning, elder law and trust and probate administration.

Shaena McPadden recently joined the board of directors of the Norwalk Hospital Foundation.

McPadden is an associate banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, where she advises entrepreneurs, corporate executives, private investors and endowments and foundations.

THE KENNEDY CENTER RANKED TOP 3 PERCENT NATIONALLY The Kennedy Center, a Trumbull-based, nonprofit rehabilitation center, serving people with disabilities and their families, received one of the highest three-year accreditations in the country from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International). The organization received three perfect accreditations, an achievement achieved by less than 1 percent of organizations seeking CARF accreditation.

The following strengths of The Kennedy Center were cited in the survey summary: organizational values, a compassionate leadership team, highly responsive transportation services, job placement practice satisfaction and well-maintained facilities.

APRIL 5 SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Norwalk Public Library are presenting “HR 101: Key Issues and How to Solve Them,” a complimentary, small-business workshop led by a Paychex human resources professional, 10 a.m. to noon at the Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave., Norwalk. To register, visit fairfieldcountyscore.org.

Allison Stockel, Julie Paltauf and Suzanne Brennan of The Ridgefield Playhouse are bartending for a cause — to support the playhouse’s “Arts for Everyone” outreach program, which strives to make the performing arts available to everyone, regardless of their financial status, 6-9 p.m. at Gallo, 5 Grove St., Ridgefield. All cash and credit card tips from the event, as well as 10 percent of bar sales and food from dining room reservations, will be donated to this program. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

APRIL 6 SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Norwalk Public Library are presenting “Twitter — Making it Work for Your Business,” a complimentary, small-business workshop led by presenters Robert Clark of LucidPointe and Susan Catalano of JQLaCorte, 6-8 p.m. at the Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave., Norwalk. To register, visit fairfieldcountyscore.org.

The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting Jon Cleary, a masterful pianist and Grammy Award winner, 8 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

APRIL 7 The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting David Sedaris, a preeminent humor writer known as a master of satire and an observant writer of the human condition today, 7:30 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

APRIL 8 The Ridgefield Playhouse is Ethan Bortnick, a 16-year-old child prodigy with talent for singing, playing the piano, songwriting and starring in television specials and feature films, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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SUPPORTERS:

FACTS Complete Dismantling Services, contractor for 30 Relihan Road LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 30 Relihan Road, Darien.

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

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Dunster, Michael E., Greenwich, contractor for self. Add a new mother suite, bedroom, bathroom and laundry room to an existing single-family residence at 15 Shadybrook Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000.

Filed March 2017.

Kendall, Donald, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct an entry mudroom and an addition to the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 34 Continental Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $35,000.

Filed Feb. 22.

Piatek, Magdalena and Tomasz Magdalena, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Renovate the windows, doors, bathrooms and bedrooms in an existing single-family residence at 149 Old Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $43,947. Filed Feb. 27.

Conte, Fernando, contractor for Atikah Arifin, et al. Add a generator to an existing single-family residence at 125 High Clear Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Elms 1516 LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 500 Main St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $43,500. Filed Feb. 27.

Cornet-Work Home Improvement LLC, Danbury, contractor for Evan T. Guynn. Remove and replace the stairs in an existing single-family residence at 12 Ramapoo Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $2,900.

Filed Feb. 22.

Elwart Construction LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Kevin C. Brown.

Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence for a new playroom at 55 Deer Hill Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $51,562. Filed Feb. 17.

Metrick, Mary Francis, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Demolish the firstfloor bathroom in an existing singlefamily residence and replace it with a powder room and laundry closet at 18 Island Hill Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Feb. 24.

PK Built LLC, contractor for homeowner. Add a second story to an existing single-family residence for two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, an unfinished attic and two decks at 95 Pinewood Trail, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $270,000. Filed Feb. 16.

Cullinane, Robert W., Greenwich, contractor for self. Frame the basement in an existing single-family residence at 3 Mill Pond Court, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed March 2017.

Fawcett, Maureen, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 47 New St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 22.

Mitigation Reconstruction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Patricia J. Meyering. Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 52 Indian Head Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 2017.

Porter, Margaret and Joseph A. Porter, Greenwich, contractor for self. Alter an existing single-family residence and add a new kitchen at 15 Lafayette Court, Unit 3A, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed March 2017.

More, Lisa Ann, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the first floor and second floor of an existing singlefamily residence at 504 Indian Field Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed March 2017.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Barbara Thorne and Mark Thorne. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 37 Dickinson Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed March 3.

Curtin Carpentry, Bridgeport, contractor for Paul Curtin. Add a fireplace to an existing single-family residence at 11 Burchard Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,600. Filed March 6.

Cusa, Monroe, contractor for self. Extend the living room and dining room in an existing single-family residence at 25 W. Maiden Lane, Monroe. Cost undisclosed. Filed March 1.

Cusack, Will, Darien, contractor for self. Add and alter an existing singlefamily residence at 219 Okns, Darien.

Estimated cost: $112,000. Filed March 6.

Davenport Contracting Inc., Stamford, contractor for Holly Franke and John R. Franke. Renovate an existing single-family residence and add a new dormer and roof at 111 Park Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2.6 million. Filed March 2017.

David, Raymond, Trumbull, contractor for self. Add a second story to an existing single-family residence for three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a balcony and a laundry at 115 Twitchgrass Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $99,000. Filed Feb. 21.

Deck, Mathew, Bridgeport, contractor for Grant Dalling. Add a rear dormer to an existing single-family residence at 799 Evers St., Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 1.

Dematteo, Gregory, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen and perform sheet rock repair in an existing single-family residence at 19 Donohue Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 3.

Derosa Builders LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Jill Gilbert Callahan. Repair a pipe in an existing single-family residence at 3 Partridge Hollow Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $250,000.

Filed March 2017.

Glenn Martone Construction, contractor for Hanley. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 10 Jason Court, Brookfield.

Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Glenn Martone Construction, contractor for Hensal. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 20 Arapaho, Brookfield.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Happy Harrys Property Maintenance LLC, Carmel, N.Y., contractor for Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. Remodel the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence and add a closet to the bedroom at 410 Main St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed March 3.

Hillman, Heidi, Greenwich, contractor for Jeffrey W. Hillman. Construct an in-ground swimming pool and safety barrier on the property of an existing single-family residence at 22 Red Coat Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed March 2017.

Hillman, Jeffrey W., Greenwich, contractor for self. Add a screenedin porch to an existing single-family residence at 22 Red Coat Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed March 2017.

JRS Remodeling LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Mario Giannettino.

Remodel the hall bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 2 Manor Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 27.

JNC Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Peter E. Baccile and Katherine K. Baccile. Remove and replace the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 5 Ashton Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $205,000. Filed March 2017.

Kemery, Ebele and Sean Kemery, Greenwich, contractor for self. Alter the interior of an existing singlefamily residence and add a new shed dormer at 15 Dingletown Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed March 2017.

Motyka, Leo, Norwalk, contractor for self. Convert a garage into a living space in an existing single-family residence at 404 Highland Ave., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed March 2.

Murphy & Sons Inc., contractor for Danielle Regimbal. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 115 Top Gallant Road, Unit 5, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,300. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Natale, Jason, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a dormer, rear stairs, laundry and relocate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 185 East Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed March 7.

Neil Velasquez Jr., Stratford, contractor for Joseph Tremonte. Replace the windows on an existing singlefamily residence at 37 Eagle Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,800.

Filed March 8.

O’Day Custom Builders, Newtown, contractor for homeowner. Renovate the family room, laundry room and mudroom in an existing single-family residence at 43 Magnolia Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $133,000. Filed Feb. 15.

Omstrom, Mal and James Omstrom, Greenwich, contractor for self. Finish part of the basement in an existing single-family residence at 14 Lockwood Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed March 2017.

Pelham Homes LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Steve Mucchetti and Rebecca Mucchetti. Convert the playroom area into a bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 55 Wilton Road East, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed Feb. 21.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Valente.

Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 165 Maple St., Darien. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 28.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Rocky Hill, contractor for Sergio Hernandez. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 18 Frederick St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,758. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Rocky Hill, contractor for Lee. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 9 Dean Road, Brookfield.

Estimated cost: $22,971. Filed Feb. 28.

Purepoint Energy LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Harold Fass. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 61 Harborview Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $38,000. Filed March 7.

Regal Blu Pool & Spa LLC, Stamford, contractor for Daniel Green and Shannon Green. Construct a spa and required safety barrier on an existing single-family residence at 11 Deer Park Court, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed March 2017.

Sabotic, Emil, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen and bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 55 Marlin Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed March 2.

Sequoia Contracting Co., North Salem, N.Y., contractor for Laura A. Connolly. Construct a horseriding ring with a wall on the property of an existing single-family residence at 507 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Feb. 28.

Sergi, Brookfield, contractor for self.

Construct a new house at 6 Granite Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $375,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Serino, Robert, Shelton, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 3 Ridge Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $37,100. Filed March 1.

Shterk, Yuriy and Korni Shterk, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add a garage to an existing single-family residence at 13 Carriage Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $950,000. Filed March 2017.

Stonybrook Remodeling, Stratford, contractor for Cynthia Huyes.

Renovate the exterior of an existing single-family residence at 342 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed March 1.

Suchowiecki, Slawomir, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the foundation of an existing single-family residence at 101 Vine Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $119,325.

Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Tallman Segerson, contractor for David Stegelman. Spray foam in the attic in an existing single-family residence at 16 Beach Drive, Darien. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed March 3.

Teora LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Joseph M. Apuzzo. Renovate the kitchen and breakfast rooms in an existing single-family residence at 80 Logan Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed March 1.

Tiefenthaler Construction, Norwalk, contractor for Mary Pytko and Michael Boswood. Perform minor renovations to the interior of an existing single-family residence at 88 Drum Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed March 2.

RJM Bros LLC, contractor for 10 Davenport Ridge Road LLC. Construct a new single-family residence at 10 Davenport Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $659,040. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Townsend, DJ, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Add dormers to an existing single-family residence 130 Rising Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed March 3.

Robidouy Landscapes, contractor for Julie Hekker. Add a retaining wall to an existing single-family residence at 85 Goodwives River, Darien. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed March 6.

Turtillien, Monroe, contractor for self. Renovate the bathrooms, kitchen, walls and floors in an existing single-family residence at 9 Old Mine Lane, Monroe. Cost undisclosed.

Filed March 1.

Unified Home Repair LLC, Stamford, contractor for Garry Feldman, et al. Remove the interior walls in an existing single-family residence at 34 Apple Tree Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,045. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Vinylume Inc., contractor for Lisa A. Misakian. Remove the wood and install new vinyl siding to an existing single-family residence at 320 Loveland Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $39,350. Filed Between March 6 and March 10.

Wallace, Brookfield, contractor for self. Finish the attic in an existing single-family residence at 4 Harvard Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Feb. 22.

Weiss, Monroe, contractor for self.

Convert the basement in an existing single-family residence into a living room at 14 Stillmeadow Circle, Monroe. Cost undisclosed. Filed March 1.

Zakhar’s Roofing & Siding, Norwalk, contractor for 25 Commerce Street Associates. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 25 Commerce St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed March 1.

Zupaco, Salvatore, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Alter the interior of an existing single-family residence and add windows at 2168 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000.

Filed March 1.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT AAA Insurance, Oakland, Calif.

Filed by Elso Lloyd Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Mark Dellavalle, Milford. 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 such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-cv176063037-S. Filed March 15.

Romano Bros Builders, Shelton, contractor for self. Build a two-story colonial with a one car attached garage at 71 Beecher Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $137,280. Filed Feb. 28.

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FACTS Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Joseph Eppes, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert L. Cavanaugh Jr. LLC, Fairfield.

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 such other relief as in law or equity may apply.

Case no. FBT-cv17-6063113-S. Filed March 16.

Barcelona Stamford Partners LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by Debra Goldman, Scarsdale, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Garrett M. Moore Sr., Moore, O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on cracked sidewalk owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they allowed their sidewalk to remain in a broken condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBTcv17-6063063-S. Filed March 15.

Bridge House Inc., Fairfield. Filed

by Sylvia Rodriguez, Bridgeport.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper, Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that another employee slammed a door into her shoulder and caused her injury. This incident occurred due the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to diffuse the situation. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBTcv17-6062980-S. Filed March 13.

Burker King Corp., et al., Hartford.

Filed by Wade Williamston Sr. and Ruel Foster, Oakville. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Kernan, Scully & McDonald LLP, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that they got food poisoning from eating sandwiches sold by the defendants.

The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they failed to inspect their sandwiches. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, court costs, interest, punitive damages and such other relief as may be required. Case no.

FBT-cv17-6063032-S. Filed March 15.

Buturla Training Group LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by June Swanson, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCoy & McCoy LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she fell on yoga equipment in a studio owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to supervise the plaintiff.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief, which the court deems fair and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv17-6063043-S. Filed March 15.

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Fairfield Primary Health Care LLC, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Anita Didio and Nicholas Didio, Trumbull.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Eric P. Smith, New Haven. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly inform Anita Didio about her kidney stone and missed the plaintiff’s appendicitis. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered emotional distress and severe pain. Nicholas Didio is suing for loss of consortium. Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain. Case no. FBTcv17-6063164-S. Filed March 17.

Hemingway Custom Cabinetry LLC, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Keiver-Willard Lumber Corp., Newburyport, Mass. Plaintiff’s attorney: Evans, Feldman & Associates LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $24,075 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest and post-judgment interest, Case no.

FBT-cv17-6063157-S. Filed March 17.

Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Nelson Wong and Sharon Kaplow, Stamford. Plaintiffs’ attorney: The Blomberg Law Firm LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that they 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 their injuries are the legal responsibilities of their insurance company, the defendant.

The plaintiffs claim money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no.

FBT-cv17-6063044-S. Filed March 15.

IDS Property Casualty Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Kevin Gay, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Robert L. Cavanaugh Jr. LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants 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 defendants.

The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no.

FBT-cv17-6063119-S. Filed March 17.

Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Tina Mongiardo, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ottomano & Johnson LLC, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply.

Case no. FBT-cv17-6063072-S. Filed March 16.

North Main Bridge LLC, et al., Hartford. Filed by Lilly Levine, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ganim, Ganim & Ganim PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendants and their employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBTcv17-6063150-S. Filed March 17.

Health & Rehabilitation Partnership LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Immaculata Iacono, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they instructed him to perform a forward step-up exercise. As a result, plaintiff allegedly fell and suffered injuries. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv176063114-S. Filed March 17.

Scott Rochlin General Contractor LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by The Hatch & Bailey Co., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe, Wikstrom & Barney LLC, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for materials provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $11,945 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees and court costs. Case no. FBTcv17-6063021-S. Filed March 14.

The Avenue Café LLC, et al., Stratford. Filed by Frank G. Chizmadia, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: David H. Dworski, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to apply salt to their property. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and all other relief in law or equity that the court shall see fit to provide. Case no.

FBT-cv17-6063068-S. Filed March 16.

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FIGURES DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Aspetuck Enterprises LLC, et al., Cheshire. Filed by Ramona Ricciardi, Franklin Lakes, N.J. Plaintiff’s attorney: Adler Law Group LLC, East Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to make a reasonable inspection of the premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no.

DBD-cv17-6021995-S. Filed March 16.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT Quad Capital Management LLC, et al., New York, N.Y. Filed by Rochdale Securities LLC, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeisler & Zeisler, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendants alleging that they refused to honor a trade made through the plaintiff’s brokerage account. The plaintiff lost capital as a result and was ordered to cease and desist from conducting its business. The plaintiff claims punitive damages, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv17-6031439-S. Filed March 13.

Sodexo Inc., Cheshire. Filed by Sandra Richards, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ziagero & Cretella LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a pool of liquid spilling from a dishwasher in a kitchen owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to clear the floor. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other relief as this court may deem equitable and just. Case no. FST-cv17-6031461-S. Filed March 15.

The Gillette Company, et al., Hartford. Filed by Mar Jennings, Westport.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that he cut his face severely with razors manufactured by the defendants. This accident was allegedly caused by the defendants for failing to properly inspect their products.

The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages and such other relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-cv17-6031460-S. Filed March 15.

Walmart Stores Inc., Hartford.

Filed by Rene Ordaz, Port Chester, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Papcsy Janosov Roche, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a pool of liquid spilling from a broken container in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to clear the floor. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, and such other relief as this court may deem equitable and just. Case no. FSTcv17-6031435-S. Filed March 13.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Carolina Forest and Wildlife LLC, et al., Courtland, Va. Filed by Terex Financial Services Inc., Westport.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this contract default suit against the defendants alleging that they were dissolved and failed to pay back a loan they owed the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims $75,000 in monetary damages, interest, post-judgment interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:17-cv-00417VAB. Filed March 13.

Loan Care LLC, et al. Filed by Theodore Montanez, Suffield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Joanne Faulkner, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendants alleging that they tried to collect an amount not owed and made false statements about the plaintiff’s character, causing damages. The plaintiff claims actual damages, statutory damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no.

3:17-cv-00415-SRU. Filed March 13.

S.D.R. Plumbing & Heating Inc., Stamford. Filed by Vigilant Insurance Co., Whitehouse Station, N.J. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stuart G. Blackburn, Windsor Locks. Action: The plaintiff has brought this property damage suit against the defendant alleging that it tried to repair a bathtub in a property insured by the plaintiff. The defendant allegedly performed its work in a negligent manner, which led to flooding in the house. The plaintiff was allegedly forced to pay out insurance claims. The plaintiff claims $395,000 in monetary damages. Case no.

3:17-cv-00430-VAB. Filed March 16.

Vector Management Group LLC, et al., Nashville, Tenn. Filed by Concerts 101, et al., Trumbull. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Byelos & Neighor, Westport.

Action: The plaintiffs have brought this contract dispute suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to remit their commissions to the plaintiffs under contract. The defendants have allegedly been unjustly enriched. The plaintiffs claim damages, attorney’s fees, cost and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no.

3:17-cv-00419-VLB. Filed March 13.

Walmart Stores Inc., et al., Pound Ridge, N.Y. Filed by Susan Kordick, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ras Associates LLC, Purchase, N.Y. The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy parking lot owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they allowed their parking lot to remain in a slippery condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no.

3:17-cv-00433-VAB. Filed March 16.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Cusumano, Paul M., et al., Trumbull. Appointed committee: George W. Derbyshire, Trumbull. Property: 6 Woodcrest Ave., Trumbull.

Amount: $31,110. Docket no. FBT-cv16-6055599-S. Filed March 6.

Gabriel, Bonnie, et al., Stratford.

Appointed committee: Erika Wright, Fairfield. Property: 168 Sunnybank Ave., Stratford. Amount: $141,000.

Docket no. FBT-cv-14-6041188-S. Filed March 8.

Seferidis, Sofia, et al., Norwalk. Appointed committee: Joseph Tooher, Norwalk. Property: 47 Grandview Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $170,000.

Docket no. FST-cv-6-5002996-S. Filed March 3.

Straiton, Carole A., et al., Brookfield. Appointed committee: Richard A. Smith, Brookfield. Property: 2 Jackson Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $190,130. Docket no. DBD-cv-156018688-S. Filed March 9.

COMMERCIAL 12 Cambridge Drive Realty LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: Titan Cambridge LLC, Westport. Property: 12 Cambridge Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed March 1.

200 Guards Road Connecticut LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: Suzanne Weiss, Greenwich. Property: 200 Guards Road, Greenwich. Amount: $13.5 million. Filed March 3.

350 Bedford Street LLC, Stamford.

Seller: Collinwood LLC, Stamford.

Property: 28 Spring St., Stamford.

Amount: $4.3 million. Filed March 1.

484 Pacific Street Owner LLC, Stamford. Seller: 484 Pacific Partners LLC, Stamford. Property: 484 Pacific St., Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 3.

50 Development LLC, New Canaan.

Seller: Abhijit Chinai and Rujuta Chinai, Fairfield. Property: 86 Chatham Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 2.

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65 Conyers Farm LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: Jeffrey Block and Maritza Block, Greenwich. Property: Lot 20, Map 5970, Greenwich. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed March 3.

Greens Farms Centre Associates, Hamden. Seller: Amalgamated Realty Company LLC, Westport. Property: 1826 Imperial Ave., Westport. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed March 6.

Troy Land Developers Inc., Westbury, N.Y. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas.

Property: 23 Blue Hills Road, Monroe.

Amount: $174,900. Filed March 1.

Bean, Jaclyn and Glenn M. Crooker Sr., Ridgefield. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 43 Buck Hill Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $380,000. Filed March 2.

Cipollone, Maria and Frank Cipollone, Naples, Fla. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 715 Center Meadow Lane, Danbury.

Amount: $313,062. Filed March 7.

Esposti, Seneca, Brookfield. Seller: Mohan L. Mehta and Asha Mehta, Bethel. Property: 57 North St., Unit 110, Danbury. Amount: $100,000. Filed March 7.

AMEC Holdings LLC, Norwalk.

Seller: Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 1410 Honeyspot Road, Stratford.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 6.

JMF Realty LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Power Test Realty Company Limited Partnership, Jericho, N.Y. Property: Grove Street and Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 24.

Wang Property Management LLC, Stratford. Seller: Lin Property Management, Stratford. Property: 531 Columbus Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 28.

Bell, Jordea Theresa, Shelton. Seller: Catherine A. Bross, Shelton. Property: 160 Kyles Way, Unit 115, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 24.

Clavi, Nancy J. and Andrew L. Clavi, Ridgefield. Seller: James Fox and Amelia Fox, Ridgefield. Property: 25 Acorn Place, Ridgefield. Amount: $725,000. Filed March 6.

Fathi, Dariush, Norwalk. Seller: Stephen J. Vasale Jr., Norwalk. Property: 144 East Ave., Unit 303B, Norwalk.

Amount: $424,500. Filed March 3.

Aspen Investors Group LLC, Stratford. Seller: Milica Lukac, Trumbull.

Property: 137-143 Shelton St., Bridgeport. Amount: $214,000. Filed March 3.

Miverva USA LLC, Stamford. Seller: Paul J. Ventura, Stamford. Property: 22 Glenbrook Road Condominium, Unit 314, Stamford. Amount: $140,000.

Filed March 3.

BCZ Homes LLC, Stamford. Seller: Second Life Homes LLC, New Canaan.

Property: 221 Bulkley Drive, Fairfield.

Amount: $390,000. Filed March 2.

Primerose Companies Realty LLC, Shelton. Seller: City of Shelton.

Property: Central Railroad, Shelton.

Amount: $1. Filed March 7.

Brookwood Properties LLC, Bethel. Seller: Frederick M. Knize, New Canaan. Property: 115 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel. Amount: $265,000. Filed March 2.

Property Choices LLC, Shelton.

Seller: Leonette Rayzer. Raleigh, N.C. Property: 1 Mohawk Drive, Shelton.

Amount: $86,000. Filed Feb. 6.

C Street LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: 404 Charles Development LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 404-408 Charles St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1.4 million.

Filed March 1.

Captain’s Harbor Land Company LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Nan Chequer, Stamford. Property: Cherry Tree Lane, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 6.

Colonial Condos LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Myron Dobel, Trumbull.

Property: Unit 911 in Huntington Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $27,000. Filed March 1.

RELO Direct Inc., Chicago, Ill. Seller: Mallick Greene and Nupur Greene, Danbury. Property: Unit 6001 of Timber Oak, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 6.

River One Building Company LLC, Westport. Seller: Mark Koganov and Yury Kanfer, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: 11A River Oaks Road, Westport.

Amount: $230,000. Filed March 10.

Rock Hall Gardens LLC, Lawrence, N.Y. Seller: 264 Prince Street Associates LLC, Trumbull. Property: 266 Prince St., Bridgeport. Amount: $195,000. Filed March 2.

Constitution State Capital LLC, Shelton. Seller: Michael J. Schumitz, Manchester. Property: Unit 58 of Country Place, Shelton. Amount: $160,000. Filed Feb. 8.

Sandhu Real Estate LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Neil Schwimer, Fairfield.

Property: 30 Prospect St., Unit 100 in Ridgefield Medical Center Condominium, Ridgefield. Amount: $325,000.

Filed Feb. 22.

CW Ventures & Holdings LLC, Wilmington, Del. Seller: Francis Q. Meyer, Shelton. Property: 16 Cedar Hill Road, Shelton. Amount: $100,000.

Filed Feb. 15.

Second Wind Homes LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Clifford J. Ingber, Greenwich. Property: 6 Stallion Trail, Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 9.

Fair Realty Rescue LLC, Danbury.

Seller: Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co., Bridgeport. Property: 111 Yacht St., Bridgeport. Amount: $66,100. Filed March 1.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp, McLean, Va. Seller: Junjie Saligo and Aileen L. Abaa, Stamford. Property: 54 W. North St., Unit 121, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 3.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Ann Santi, Brookfield. Property: 15 Brookfield Meadows, Brookfield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 9.

Giacobbe Construction LLC, Trumbull. Seller: JM Perez Property Management LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 87 Leonard Place, Trumbull.

Amount: $222,000. Filed March 6.

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

Seller: RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corp., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 161 Buddington Road, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 7.

The GRSW Stewart Real Estate Trust, Ridgefield. Seller: Robert Charles McCarrick and Kristen McCarrick, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 3, Map 8037, Ridgefield. Amount: $3.4 million. Filed Feb. 14.

The LRL Investment Group LLC, Stamford. Seller: Christopher C. York and Marilyn Puder-York, Stamford.

Property: 127 Greyrock Place, Unit 1613, Stamford. Amount: $290,000.

Filed Feb. 27.

RESIDENTIAL Abrams, Lisa Marie, Greenwich.

Seller: Marcus Abrams, Greenwich.

Property: 39 Hunting Ridge Road, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed March 9.

Adams, Henry, Trumbull. Seller: Krishna Lakshmana and Uma Raman, Shelton. Property: 60 Wabuda Place, Shelton. Amount: $635,000.

Filed March 3.

Adams, Jennifer S., Ridgefield.

Seller: Anthony G. Markert and Patricia A. Markert, Ridgefield. Property: 64 Rock Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $510,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Alicea, Miguel, Bridgeport. Seller: Lisa M. Mastronunzio, Milford. Property: 30 Riverview Drive, Unit 30, Bridgeport. Amount: $96,000. Filed March 2.

Ambert-Garcia, Alyssa, Shelton.

Seller: Sean B. Kelley and Karen L. Kelley, Shelton. Property: 329 Mohegan Road, Shelton. Amount: $290,000.

Filed Feb. 28.

Antkies, Marsha and Michael Antkies, Ridgefield. Seller: Diana Friedlander, Ridgefield. Property: 212 Haviland Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $499,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Arrindell, Holly G. and Dean L. Arrindell, Ridgefield. Seller: Jennifer Townsend, Ridgefield. Property: 24 Bates Farm Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $272,310. Filed March 8.

Attonito, Debra L., Delray Beach, Fla. Seller: Naveen K. Deshwal, Bethel.

Property: 815 Lexington Blvd., Unit 1815, Bethel. Amount: $265,000. Filed March 2.

Baer, Dana Sloan and Adam T. Baer, Blacklick, Ohio. Seller: Trofa Coastal Construction LLC, Wilton.

Property: 288 High St., Fairfield.

Amount: $721,000. Filed March 2.

Bailey, Christopher S., Shelton.

Seller: J&L Enterprise LLC, Shelton. Property: Forest Avenue, Shelton. Amount: $90,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Banoff, Andrew H., Fairfield. Seller: Jeffrey A. Nye and Robin Nye, Fairfield. Property: Pine Creek Avenue, Fairfield. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed March 1.

Bennett, Francine and Michael Bennett, Danbury. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Minneapolis, Minn. Property: 14 Beverly Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $224,000. Filed Feb. 27.

Combatti, Timothy, Norwalk. Seller: Edward G. Amoros, Trumbull. Property: 18 White Oak Road, Trumbull.

Amount: $275,000. Filed March 2.

Felix Jr., Manuel, Danbury. Seller: Brian H. Magee and Karen E. Magee, Newport Beach, Calif. Property: 55 Lawrence Ave., Unit 2302, Danbury.

Amount: $315,000. Filed March 6.

Bistany, Giana and John C. Graig III, Ridgefield. Seller: Charles J. Franco and Andrea C. Franco, Ridgefield.

Property: Lot 41, Map 3512, Ridgefield.

Amount: $780,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Corsina, Rosalie and Jose Corsina, Trumbull. Seller: Susan Bento, Trumbull. Property: 97 Arden Road, Trumbull. Amount: $360,000. Filed March 2.

Ferguson, Matthew D., Houston, Texas. Seller: Leonard M. Pelletiere and Lynne C. Pelletiere, Wilton. Property: 16 Old Huckleberry Road, Wilton.

Amount: $825,000. Filed March 1.

Bolognini, Dolores and Louis Bolognini, Whitestone, N.Y. Seller: Edith Webb and Michael O’Dwyer, Southport. Property: 114 Southport Woods Road, Unit 5B1, Fairfield. Amount: $400,000. Filed March 1.

Costa, Jessica, Danbury. Seller: Sarah L. Reilly, Stratford. Property: 136 Pembroke Road, Unit 8-73, Danbury.

Amount: $127,000. Filed Feb. 27.

Filush, Edward, Trumbull. Seller: Julia Katherine Stadler, Monroe. Property: 31 Stonehouse Road, Trumbull.

Amount: $279,750. Filed Feb. 27.

Crowley, Heather Day and JeanBernard Rambaud, Monroe. Seller: Jose Peraza, Trumbull. Property: 37 Reiner Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $535,000. Filed March 3.

Forconi, Carissa, Stratford. Seller: Bryan C. Ruby, Stratford. Property: 814 Wilcoxson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $305,000. Filed March 10.

Bonazzo, Shirley, Trumbull. Seller: Carlos Cruz and Alice Cruz, Shelton.

Property: 216 Buddington Road, Shelton. Amount: $272,500. Filed Feb. 21.

Britt, Joseph, Tuckahoe, N.Y. Seller: Thomas F. Riedy III and Nancy G. Riedy, Ridgefield. Property: 283 Great Hill Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $300,000. Filed March 10.

Bromberg, Lauren J. and Gregg E. Bromberg, Westport. Seller: David S. Gouchou and Brigitte S. Gouchou, Westport. Property: 159 Roseville Road, Westport. Amount: $1.7 million.

Filed March 7.

Budds, Hillary H. and Rory N. Budds, Port Chester, N.Y. Seller: Anthony S. Gaglio Jr., Stamford. Property: 95 Minivale Road, Stamford. Amount: $710,000. Filed March 1.

Buzzi, Deborah M., Danbury. Seller: DJK Realty LLC, Danbury. Property: 60 Lake Ave., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 9.

Campbell, Michele and Andrew Campbell, Fairfield. Seller: William Roman Jr., Fairfield. Property: Lot 2, Map 7406, Fairfield. Amount: $930,000. Filed March 1.

Carlson, Jessica A., Shelton. Seller: Nicholas B. Corkery and Amy D. Corkery, Shelton. Property: 48 Judson St., Shelton. Amount: $330,000. Filed Feb. 16.

Chan, Hei Wong, Lai Wan Chan and Chow Wai Chan, Seaford, N.Y. Seller: Gorgonia Cruz, White Plains, N.Y. Property: 16A Cawley Ave., Bethel.

Amount: $365,000. Filed March 3.

Chase, Aimee N. and Jason M. Chase, Shelton. Seller: Pearl L. Walsh, Shelton. Property: 18 Royal Court, Shelton. Amount: $313,000. Filed March 1.

Cruz, Carlos, Shelton. Seller: George F. Sherman Jr., Shelton. Property: 38 Harvard Ave., Shelton. Amount: $215,000. Filed Feb. 22.

Daly, Anna Lou, Shelton. Seller: Joan Fries, Shelton. Property: 428 Ashbury Ridge Road, Shelton. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 28.

Diamond, Nicole and Aaron Diamond, New York, N.Y. Seller: 132 Old Road LLC, Norwalk. Property: 132 Old Road, Westport. Amount: $2.1 million.

Filed March 13.

DiBullo, Diana and Frank DiBullo, Mahopac, N.Y. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Danbury. Property: 128 Warrington Round, Danbury. Amount: $344,600. Filed March 1.

Duran, Karen A. and Jeffery A. Peralta, Danbury. Seller: Eusebio G. Bernal, Danbury. Property: 28 Skyline Drive, Danbury. Amount: $270,000.

Filed March 2.

Durgin, Barry W., Trumbull. Seller: Jean A. Esposito, Trumbull. Property: 18 Koger Road, Trumbull. Amount: $398,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Echevarria, Lindsey A. and Joseph A. Echevarria, Brookfield. Seller: Jenny Ljubicic and Raheem Diggs, Danbury. Property: 76 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Amount: $276,500.

Filed March 7.

Ende, John P., Stamford. Seller: Michael N. Suchenski, Stamford.

Property: 40 Ralsey Road, Stamford.

Amount: $845,000. Filed March 3.

Erk, Marie E. and Daniel E. Erk, Danbury. Seller: Jose A Recalde and Letizia Recalde, Danbury. Property: 32 Oil Mill Road, Unit 20, Danbury.

Amount: $160,000. Filed March 8.

Forrler, Lisa and Andrew P. Forrler, Stamford. Seller: Scott Adelman and Wesley E. Adelman, Fairfield.

Property: 207 Shoreham Village Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $565,000.

Filed March 2.

Fortunato, Jillian and Steven Genna, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Nestor Kaplan, Bridgeport. Property: 215 Overland Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $220,000. Filed March 1.

Foster, Sophia, Mount Vernon, N.Y. Seller: Pedro F. Delgado Jr. and Kristen M. Delgado, Monroe. Property: 239 French St., Bridgeport. Amount: $249,000. Filed March 2.

Fox, Amelia P. and James A. Fox, Ridgefield. Seller: DJ Townsend and Leslie B. Krichko, Ridgefield. Property: 130 Rising Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

Amount: $875,000. Filed March 3.

Frederick, Jennifer A., Danbury.

Seller: Spaz Property LLC, Bridgeport.

Property: 87-89 Mary Ave., Stratford.

Amount: $305,000. Filed March 2.

Garcia, Gilda, Bridgeport. Seller: Seil Mello, Bridgeport. Property: 228 Douglas St., Bridgeport. Amount: $55,000. Filed March 3.

Gardner, Jennifer T. and Christopher W. Gardner, Stamford. Seller: Michael B. Madsen and Denise Madsen, Sugarland, Texas. Property: Parcel A, Map 9260, Stamford. Amount: $644,000. Filed March 2.

Gerber, Matthew, Shelton. Seller: Stephen E. Johnson and Jayne K. Johnson, Shelton. Property: Lot 47, Country Club Estates, Shelton. Amount: $270,000. Filed March 2.

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FACTS Ghousemian, Mohamed and Maimoona B. Haffees, Stratford.

Seller: Kenneth Wilson and Laura L. Mott, Trumbull. Property: 61 Long Meadow Road, Trumbull. Amount: $450,000. Filed March 3.

Goldman, Jenna and Michael Goldman, Greenwich. Seller: Richard H. Hulit Jr. and Siobhan Reilly, Greenwich. Property: 15 Elm Place, Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million.

Filed March 8.

Gonsalves, Lorean and Michael Gonsalves, Marlborough, Mass. Seller: Joann Roeter, Wichita, Kan. Property: Lots 407 and 408, Map of Coram Ave Gardens, Shelton. Amount: $265,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Goodyear, John L., Ridgefield. Seller: James W. Bean, Ridgefield. Property: 361 Danbury Road, Ridgefield.

Amount: $250,000. Filed Feb. 15.

Grimaldi, Theresa, Newtown. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Danbury.

Property: 703 Center Meadow Lane, Danbury. Amount: $289,451. Filed March 13.

Grimshaw, Anneliese R. and Stuart L. Grimshaw, Austin, Texas.

Seller: James J. Mossman, Greenwich.

Property: 42 Hurlingham Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $7.2 million Filed March 7.

Grubert, Joane, Erica Grubert and Duane Grubert, Los Angeles, Calif.

Seller: Erica Grubert, Duane Grubert and Joan Grubert, Los Angeles, Calif.

Property: 2 Marks Road, Greenwich.

For no consideration paid. Filed March 6.

Grudup, Nichole E. and Michael E. Grudup, Danbury. Seller: Paul A. Silverio and Vickie A. Silverio, Danbury.

Property: 7 Fairway Drive, Danbury.

Amount: $343,000. Filed March 1.

Guaman, Lilia C. Pauta and Marco V. Simbana Aillon, Danbury.

Seller: Jose Moreira, Danbury. Property: 14 Third St., Danbury. Amount: $268,000. Filed March 2.

Gustafson, Lisa M. and James D. Akerson, Westport. Seller: Tara Smith, Westport. Property: 12 Hilltop Trail, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million.

Filed March 6.

Guzman, Leovigildo and Aparecida DaSilva, Danbury. Seller: Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R, Bethesda, Md. Property: 6 Mountainville Ave., Danbury. Amount: $215,000. Filed March 6.

Hastings, Stephanie and Michael Hastings, Greenwich. Seller: David S. Rippel, Greenwich. Property: Lot 138, Map 566, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed March 3.

Hauser, Carissa Ann and Anthony Joseph Mortali, Bridgeport. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 75 Mount Pleasant Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $330,000. Filed Feb. 27.

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Hayes, Anita and Michael Hayes, Westport. Seller: 1 Loretta Court LLC, Westport. Property: 1 Loretta Court, Westport. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed March 6.

Lau, Manwai and Ming Lou, Stamford. Seller: Dylan’s Properties LLC, Newtown. Property: 2 Fairview Drive, Unit 3, Danbury. Amount: $85,000.

Filed March 9.

Reby, Mary and Robert Reby, Ridgefield. Seller: The GRSW Real Estate Trust, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 3, Map 8037, Ridgefield. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed Feb. 14.

Ry, Ratha and Hamal A. Springer, Bristol. Seller: Henry G. Frankel, Trumbull. Property: 51 Forest Hill Road, Trumbull. Amount: $340,000.

Filed Feb. 28.

Hernandez, James, Bridgeport.

Seller: Barbara L. Skrebutenas, Trumbull. Property: 375 Church Hill Road, Trumbull. Amount: $176,700. Filed Feb. 23.

Lee, Andrew T., Stratford. Seller: Eric D. Sullivan, Stratford. Property: 103 Creston Road, Stratford. Amount: $293,000. Filed March 8.

Reyes, Jennifer and Wilson Zapata, Bridgeport. Seller: Jorge Rodriguez, Bridgeport. Property: 2625 Park Ave., Unit 2P, Bridgeport. Amount: $102,000. Filed March 1.

Ryan, Carol J., Ridgefield. Seller: Kenneth R. Polverari, Ridgefield.

Property: 221 High Ridge Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $577,500. Filed Feb. 16.

Hernandez, Marisa and Keith Augustus Hernandez, Bedford Hills, N.Y. Seller: William J. Wahl Jr., Brookfield. Property: 21 Flax Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $322,000. Filed March 1.

Johnson, Jennifer D. and Adam Johnson, Ridgefield. Seller: Tapani O. Seppa and Ester Seppa, Ridgefield.

Property: 39 N. Valley Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $490,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Jonas, Kerstin M. and Patricia Soika, Ridgefield. Seller: Dale C. Ahearn, Ridgefield. Property: 3 Quarry Corner, Ridgefield. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 28.

Joseph, Steiner Toussaint and Benjamin Joseph, Stratford. Seller: The Kalcar Corp., Stratford. Property: Lots 30 and 31, Hubbell Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $279,500. Filed March 10.

Justo, Domingos, Shelton. Seller: Scott Andrews and Suling Andrews, Shelton. Property: 126 Hillside Ave., Shelton. Amount: $256,000. Filed Feb. 17.

Kathrakis, Lou, Shelton. Seller: 100 Parrott Drive LLC, Shelton. Property: Unit 1403 of The Renaissance, Shelton.

Amount: $525,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Kim, Kyung and Hyun Chang, Long Island City, N.Y. Seller: Andrew P. O’Donnell, Shelton. Property: 100 Parrott Drive, Unit 1104, Shelton. Amount: $360,000. Filed March 6.

Kovacs, Cynthia M., Shelton. Seller: William D. Kovacs, Raleigh, N.C. Property: 18 Lucille Drive, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 7.

Kraemer, Corie Saumell, Weston.

Seller: Sean L. Conciatore, Danbury.

Property: 36 Beechwood Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $535,000. Filed Feb. 22.

Kreitler, Hobart C., Southport.

Seller: Janet C. Christie, Fairfield. Property: 152 Salt Meadow Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $650,000. Filed March 1.

Kurti, Ilirida and Michael John Cataldo, Brookfield. Seller: Kenosia Development LLC, Danbury. Property: 4 Laurel Hill Court, Brookfield.

Amount: $305,805. Filed March 10.

Lagemann, Peter J., Greenwich.

Seller: Peter J. Lagemann, Greenwich.

Property: Cherry Hill Road, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed March 7.

Lewitton, Amanda and Jasper Lewitton, Westport. Seller: Edward S. Gutman and Patricia Gutman, New York, N.Y. Property: 28 Little Fox Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed March 6.

Linnean, Joshua, Stamford. Seller: Rekha-Leigh Punch, Stamford. Property: 101 Grove St., Unit 6, Stamford.

Amount: $402,500. Filed March 2.

Loch, Gina M. and Philip M. Loch, Danbury. Seller: Robert J. DeNicola and Victoria L. DeNicola, Danbury.

Property: 6 Cannonball Drive, Danbury. Amount: $440,000. Filed March 9.

Fairfield. Property: 27 Rolf Drive, Danbury. Amount: $389,900. Filed March 1.

Penwell, Kim Martin, Westport.

Seller: Stephen B. Penwell and Kim M. Penwell, Westport. Property: 41 Turkey Hill Road, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 10.

Persaud, Emily and Michael Persaud, Stamford. Seller: James M. O’Connell, Trumbull. Property: 88 Teeter Rock Road, Trumbull. Amount: $657,500. Filed Feb. 22.

Pisko, Elizabeth and Michael Pisko, Ridgefield. Seller: Pennymac Corp., Ridgefield. Property: 89 Bobby’s Court, Ridgefield. Amount: $590,000. Filed Feb. 16.

Pivarnik, Alexandria M. and Andre L. LaPorte, Bridgeport. Seller: Frederick G. Leonard Jr. and Dolores Ann Leonard, Trumbull. Property: 20 Cherry Circle, Trumbull. Amount: $345,000. Filed March 8.

Popp, Nicole E. and Megan E. Maier, Brookfield. Seller: Frank Grande and Julie Grande, Danbury. Property: 14 South St., Unit 25, Danbury.

Amount: $190,000. Filed Feb. 27.

Rack, Heather and Robert Dellaero, Mount Kisco, N.Y. Seller: Andrew L. Clavi and Nancy J. Clavi, Ridgefield.

Property: 37 Silver Spring Park Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $385,000. Filed Feb. 15.

Raines, Douglas, Westport. Seller: Robert S. McKinney and Gina McKinney, Greenwich. Property: 25 Benenson Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 10.

Ramirez, Jill, Greenwich. Seller: Veronique Lauzerie and Remy Ladurantaye, Greenwich. Property: 19-A Fletcher Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $810,000. Filed March 9.

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Ritzzo, Casey Creamer and Jason M. Ritzzo, New York, N.Y. Seller: Yvonne Barnes, Westport. Property: 3 Pebble Beach Lane, Westport.

Amount: $651,000. Filed March 10.

Robinson, Christopher, Stamford.

Seller: Norman C. Iannarelli, Stamford. Property: 697 Cove Road, Unit 2G, Stamford. Amount: $170,000.

Filed March 1.

Rodriguez, Alexandra Morse, Juan Pablo Rodriguez, Michele Gaudio and Michael Gaudio, Easton. Seller: Pamela A. Giammatteo and Dana Giammatteo, Trumbull.

Property: 359 Edison Road, Trumbull.

Amount: $399,900. Filed March 1.

Rodriguez, Celia and Juan Emilio Cordova, Danbury. Seller: Jean M. Routhier and Solange Routhier, Danbury. Property: 68 James St., Danbury.

Amount: $200,000. Filed March 9.

Rogalski, Tracy A. and Wayne V. Rogalski, Stamford. Seller: Homelift Properties LLC, New Milford. Property: 21 Dairy Farm Road, Brookfield.

Amount: $442,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Rohan, Darren Irving, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 53 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Amount: $522,678. Filed March 7.

Rojas, Ruth and Ruben A. Rojas, Danbury. Seller: Edward M. Walsh, Danbury. Property: 37 Valley Stream Drive, Danbury. Amount: $282,900.

Filed March 1.

Rotella, Brigid, Danbury. Seller: RELO Direct Inc., Chicago, Ill. Property: Unit 6001 of Timber Oak, Danbury.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 6.

Rullan, Jessica and Tony Rullan, Stratford. Seller: Loretta W. Carroll, Trumbull. Property: 20 McLeod Place, Stratford. Amount: $217,500.

Filed March 7.

Runyon, Danielle and Timothy Howard Runyon Sr., Bridgeport.

Seller: William Flores and Margarita Melendez, Bridgeport. Property: 24 Carroll Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $90,000. Filed March 1.

Saunders, Andrea and Michael Saunders, Brookfield. Seller: PHH Mortgage Corp., Mt. Laurel, N.J. Property: 6 Merlins Lane, Newtown.

Amount: $485,000. Filed March 3.

Saxena, Pragati, Bethel. Seller: Belky Fernandez and Jose Rodriguez, Danbury. Property: 7 Padanaram Road, Unit 4, Danbury. Amount: $122,000.

Filed March 6.

Seeley, Lauren and Joseph Seeley, New Fairfield. Seller: Thomas D. Acocella and Carol A. Acocella, Danbury.

Property: 38 Pond Crest Road, Danbury. Amount: $383,500. Filed March 2.

Zervos, Zhanna and David Zervos, Greenwich. Seller: David Zervos, Greenwich. Property: 31 Orchard Hill Lane, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed March 3.

Ziemba, Alexander, Norwalk. Seller: Ryan P. Malin and Lisa B. Malin, Trumbull. Property: 55 Noah’s Lane Extension, Norwalk. Amount: $450,000.

Filed March 1.

Mase, Anthony, et al. Creditor: Town of Trumbull. Property: Parcel 147, Map J-7, Trumbull. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 27.

Mase, Anthony, et al. Creditor: Town of Trumbull. Property: Parcel 142, Map J-7, Trumbull. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 27.

Mazza, Juan, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 344 Fifth St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 2.

O’Connor, Christopher, et al. Creditor: Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 68 Virginia Ave., Unit D-26, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 6.

Reppenhagen, William C., et al. Creditor: Ditech Financial LLC, Tampa, Fla. Property: 115 Paugussett Circle, Unit 8, Trumbull. Delinquent common charges. Filed Feb. 23.

Rodriguez, Domingo J., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio.

Property: 3 Franklin St., Danbury.

Mortgage default. Filed March 6.

Whelan, Mark, et al. Creditor: Ventures Trust 2013 LLC. Property: 210 Knollwood Drive, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 2.

JUDGMENTS

Zurzola, James F., Stamford. Seller: Genevieve L. Zurzola, Stamford.

Property: 11 Robert Court, Stamford.

Amount: $270,000. Filed March 2.

2 Great Pasture Road Associates LLC, Danbury. $240 in favor of Chipman, Mazzucco, Land and Pennarola LLC, Danbury, by Ward J. Mazzucco, Danbury. Property: 2 Great Pasture Road, Danbury. Filed March 6.

FORECLOSURES

Candlewood Properties Inc., et al., Danbury. $38,300 in favor of Hallas Associates LLC, Brookfield, by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford.

Property: 55 Oil Mill Road, Unit 24, Danbury. Filed Feb. 27.

Candido, Ana A., et al. Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Greenville, S.C. Property: 11 Harmony St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed March 6.

Figueroa, Harold, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 284 Sedgewick Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 1.

Gonzalez, Manuel A., et al. Creditor: Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Property: 1492 North Ave., Unit 204, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 3.

Griffin, Lauri Ann, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 2116 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield. Mortgage default.

Filed Feb. 23.

Russo, Geraldine and Alexander Russo, Greenwich. Seller: Jeffrey A. Wolfson, Greenwich. Property: 11 Flager Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $5.5 million. Filed March 6.

Hudson, Lynette, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio.

Property: 11 Cranberry Lane, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Russo, Nadine D. and Joseph N. Russo, Brookfield. Seller: Joseph A. Lynch, Danbury. Property: 44 W. Whisconier Road, Brookfield.

Amount: $350,000. Filed March 3.

Hunte, Dawne, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 44 Applewood Drive, Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 27.

Castano, Gloria, Stratford. $1,984 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, N.H. Property: 122 Adams St., Stratford. Filed March 3.

Dacosta, Arminda, Stratford. $16,117 in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Company, Orange, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 179 California St., Stratford. Filed March 3.

Deering, Karl M., Norwalk. $60,943 in favor of Merritt Federal Credit Union, Wilton, by Fiore and Fiore PC, Norwalk. Property: 21 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk. Filed March 1.

Desiero, Jeffrey B., Bridgeport. $1,332 in favor of Economy Energy LLC, Westport, by Philip H. Monogan, Waterbury. Property: 699 W. Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 7.

Dudley, Valita N., Shelton. $1,559 in favor of Integrated Anesthesia Associates LLC, Hartford, by G.A. Benoit, Waterford. Property: 24 Wintergreen Lane, Shelton. Filed March 8.

FACTS Ferguson, Sharon, Bridgeport. $3,703 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 326 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 7.

Ghalayini, Nada, Stratford. $31,298 in favor of Manchester Tobacco & Candy Co., Manchester, by David G. Hill & Associates LLC, Glastonbury.

Property: 225 Marina Drive, Stratford.

Filed March 6.

Gregorio, Cara L., Trumbull. $8,559 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 158 Shelton Road, Trumbull. Filed Feb. 21.

Griffin, Scott, Newtown. $554 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Windy Woods Circle, Newtown. Filed March 9.

Hernandez, Olga, Bridgeport. $2,664 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 1109 Central Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 7.

Heslin, Neil, Shelton. $453 in favor of Advanced Radiology Consultants LLC, Trumbull, by Nathanson, Cipriano & Gambardella PC, Hamden.

Property: 90 Poplar Drive, Shelton.

Filed Feb. 6.

Innis-Jones, Amanda and Herrman Innis, Bridgeport. $3,653 in favor of Family Dental Group C.A., Bridgeport, by Abraham M. Hoffmann, Trumbull. Property: 751 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 2.

Kurokawa, Shoichi, Trumbull. $6,873 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 71 Bonnie View Drive, Trumbull. Filed Feb. 27.

Lerner, Peter B., Brookfield. $11,076 in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, New York, N.Y., by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 35 High Ridge Road, Brookfield. Filed Feb. 27.

Mah, Mohamed, Trumbull. $2,442 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, N.H. Property: 57 MacArthur Road, Trumbull. Filed March 3.

Maybeck, Christopher, Shelton. $16,137 in favor of Jonathan Miller, Shelton, by Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Property: 307 Soundview Ave., Shelton.

Filed Feb. 16.

McGinley, Susan, Ridgefield. $442 in favor of Western Connecticut Imaging, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 51 Tally Ho Road, Ridgefield. Filed Feb. 24.

McGurk, Joseph, Trumbull. $1,815 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 49 Meadow Road, Trumbull. Filed March 3.

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Morici, Athena, Trumbull. $2,052 in favor of Companions & Homemakers Inc., Farmington, by Companions & Homemakers Inc., Farmington. Property: 24 Dell Circle, Trumbull. Filed March 6.

Three Wing Aviation Group LLC,

by Kurt Sendlein. Landlord: City of Bridgeport. Property: 400 and 600 Great Meadow Road, Stratford. Term: 30 years, commenced Dec. 1, 2016.

Filed March 8.

Murtough, Margaret, Ridgefield. $5,100 in favor of Western Connecticut Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 47 Pheasant Lane, Ridgefield. Filed March 9.

TLC East LLC, by T. L. Cannon Corp. Landlord: Danbury Apple LLC, Oradell, N.J. Property: Federal Road, Danbury. Term: 20 years, commenced Oct. 15, 2015. Filed Feb. 28.

Murtough, Margaret, Ridgefield. $18,817 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 47 Pheasant Lane, Ridgefield. Filed March 9.

Sport-N-Life Distributing Inc., et al., Stamford. $62,963 in favor of TD Bank NA, Portland, Maine, by Becker Law Offices LLC, West Hartford. Property: 70 Apple Tree Drive, Stamford.

Filed March 3.

Steiner, Joanne, Ridgefield. $431 in favor of Western Connecticut Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 16 Sherwood Place, Ridgefield. Filed Feb. 24.

Vladimiroff, Leisa, Brookfield. $5,538 in favor of Fairfield Teachers’ Agency Inc., Fairfield, by Lovejoy and Rimer PC, Norwalk. Property: 25 Stage Road, Brookfield. Filed March 6.

Walker, Donna, Shelton. $10,673 in favor of Antonino Spadaro, Ansonia,

by Ryan & Tyma LLP, Shelton. Property: Old Coram Road, Shelton. Filed Feb. 23.

Wasilewski, Scott, Shelton. $17,132 in favor of Cohen and Thomas, by Cohen and Thomas, Derby. Property: 227 and 229 Long Hill Ave., 2, 16, 20 and 22 Wabuda Place, 9 and 15 E. Village Road, Shelton. Filed Feb. 17.

Williams, Amy and Mario S. Williams, Shelton. $6,907 in favor of Griffin Hospital, Derby, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 80 Roberts St., Shelton. Filed March 1.

LEASES 3 Federal Road Associates LLC, by William DiTullio. Landlord: Julia Valluzzo, Danbury. Property: 3 Federal Road, Brookfield. Term: 10 years, commenced Nov. 1, 2008. Filed March 6.

ACT Inc., by self. Landlord: Town of Ridgefield. Property: 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield. Term: Five years, commenced March 1, 2017. Filed March 6.

Bassam Fellows Inc., by S. Scott Fellows. Landlord: Town of Ridgefield.

Property: 36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield. Term: 13 years, commenced March 1, 2017. Filed March 7.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., by Neil Goldberg. Landlord: Candlewood Lake Road LLC, Liverpool, N.Y. Property: 14 and 38 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Filed Feb. 21.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Ballard, Patricia H. and Charles H. Ballard, 55 Ridgewood Road, Ridgefield. $54,088, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 6.

Banks, Brian C., 8A Grandview Drive, Danbury. $14,239, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

Banks, Rhoda and Brian C. Banks, 8A Grandview Drive, Danbury. $242, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

Butler, Elizabeth A., 19 Prospect Ridge, Apt. 45, Ridgefield. $2,555, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 21.

Clarkin, Kevin D., 19 Prospect Ridge, Apt. 2, Ridgefield. $22,351, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 16.

Defilippo, Joseph N., 20 Vista Drive, Shelton. $63,280, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 21.

Del-Zio, Deborah E., 61 Maler Drive, Shelton. $21,124, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

FIGURES Johnson, Marvel, 47 Middle Ave., Shelton. $77,808, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

Kat Burki Inc., 175 Post Road East, Westport. $83,480, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 6.

Koones, Robert, 522 North St., Greenwich. $41,084, civil-proceeding tax. Filed March 6.

Koones, Robert, 522 North St., Greenwich. $166,879, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 7.

Lafaro, Karen and Rocco Lafaro, 4 Country Walk, Shelton. $7,475, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 6.

Laprise, Alice and Michael Laprise, 29 Twin Brook Drive, Shelton. $15,668, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed Feb. 6.

Longman, Jesse, 424 W. Mountain Road, Ridgefield. $3,535, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 21.

Murphy, Philip, 288 Isinglass Road, Shelton. $12,303, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

Neschis, Cynthia M. and Jonathan A. Neschis, 142 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk. $26,258, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 2.

Rockwell, Robert, 66 Gray St., Shelton. $87,987, civil-proceeding tax.

Filed Feb. 14.

Sethi, Sangeeta, 69 Taconic Road, Greenwich. $16,451, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 6.

Silva, Assis A., 5042 Main St., Apt. 2, Trumbull. $4,123, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 6.

Doeberl, Robert, 14 Nutmeg Ridge, Ridgefield. $52,502, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 21.

Silva, Maria E. and Assis A. Silva, 5042 Main St., Apt. 2, Trumbull. $25,620, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 6.

F & D Falls Excavating Co. Inc., 99 N. Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield. $19,367, corporate income taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 28.

Soprani, Adauri, 10 Clapboard Ridge Road, Apt. 33A, Danbury. $53,329, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 7.

F&D Falls Excavating Company Inc., 99 N. Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield. $19,367, corporate income taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 27.

Toth, Louis V., 17 Long Hill Ave., Shelton. $43,312, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 14.

Gallego, Enrique, P.O. Box 787, Westport. $21,277, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 6.

Wilkins, Jane M. and Jon D. Wilkins, 8 Island Drive, Norwalk. $97,745, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 2.

Geyer, Stephen P., 384 Harding Ave., Stratford. $57,691, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 6.

Gonzalez, Maria and Gerardo Gonzalez, 19 Rae Lane, Norwalk. $85,651, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 2.

Jani, Trendelina and Driton Dovolani, 2 Woods End Lane, Stratford. $85,375, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 6.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-RELEASED Battipaglia, Mary E. and Michael G. Battipaglia, 30 Old West Mountain Road, Ridgefield. $38,043, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 13.

Benton, Lisa M. and Bradford L. Benton, 24 Waterford Lane, Shelton. $15,871, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed Feb. 14.

Boker, Pamela A. and Raymond D. Martin, 195 Shelter Lane, Greenwich. $380,170, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 6.

Brodbeck, Barbara P. and Albert B. Brodbeck, 56 Dundee Road, Stamford. $21,569, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

Brown, Jennifer L., 6 Wakelee Terrace, Shelton. $23,372, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

Cacace, Jennifer M. and David J. Cacace, 12 Nancy Lane, Brookfield. $35,677, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed Feb. 21.

Capeles, Hilda, P.O. Box 777, Bridgeport. $32,082, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 2.

Connell, Barry, 29 Benedict Road, Bethel. $19,426, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27.

Connell, Barry, 29 Benedict Road, Bethel. $45,304, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27.

Connell, Barry, 29 Benedict Road, Bethel. $19,109, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27.

Connell, Barry, 29 Benedict Road, Danbury. $114,770, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

Connell, Barry, 29 Benedict Road, Danbury. $19,426, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

Jezierski, Jefim, 88 Noble Ave., Suite 103, Norwalk. $566, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 2.

McCollester, Roger S., 51 Prospect Ridge, Apt. 307, Ridgefield. $10,720, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 6.

Pies On LLC, 122 Washington St., Norwalk. $27,534, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 2.

Pies On LLC, 122 Washington St., Norwalk. $2,723, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 2.

Pies On LLC, 122 Washington St., Norwalk. $2,634, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 2.

Pies On LLC, 122 Washington St., Norwalk. $4,729, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 2.

South East Corp., 95 Railroad Ave., First floor, Greenwich. $8,313, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 6.

Stevenson, Jacinth S., 1959 North Ave., Bridgeport. $51,747, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 2.

Sturges, Mary and Donald Sturges, 82 Golf Lane, Ridgefield. $30,831, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 13.

Valente, Kara and Nicholas P. Russo, 21 Joes Hill Road, Danbury. $16,159, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

Wonderland of Ice Associates Inc., 123 Glenwood Ave., Bridgeport. $43,761, corporate income taxes. Filed March 2.

Connell, Barry, 29 Benedict Road, Danbury. $45,304, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED

Connell, Barry, 29 Benedict Road, Danbury. $47,379, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 28.

587 CTA LLC, Stamford. Filed

by O’Connell & Son Building LLC, Darien, by John O’Connell. Property: Unit B of 587 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $10,000. Filed Feb. 28.

Damien, John U., 6 Ranch Drive, Trumbull. $38,105, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 21.

Dunn, Casandra and Stephen C. Dunn, 24 Lyndenwood Drive, Brookfield. $5,420, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 27.

Evans, Richard S., 350 Dogwood Drive, Bridgeport. $18,948, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 2.

Ferguson, Michael L., P.O. Box 5345, Bridgeport. $7,871, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 2.

Jezierski, Jefim, 88 Noble Ave., Suite 103, Norwalk. $4,132, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 2.

Jezierski, Jefim, 88 Noble Ave., Suite 103, Norwalk. $2,489, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 2.

714 LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by F.W. Webb Company, Bedford, Mass., by Scott B. Brown. Property: 453 Pepper St., Shelton. Amount: $59,899. Filed Feb. 23.

714 LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Marjam Supply Co., West Hartford, by Donald Fradette. Property: 405 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Amount: $4,392. Filed Feb. 24.

714 LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Sonepar Distribution New England Inc., Hartford, by Charles I. Miller, West Hartford. Property: 405 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Amount: $42,544. Filed March 3.

Anderson, Eric, Greenwich. Filed by Olson Development LLC, Newtown,

by Mark Olson. Property: 60 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Amount: $12,054. Filed March 7.

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FACTS Audobuilders General Contracting Services Inc., West Palm Beach, Fla. Filed by Markowitz & Sons, Lakewood, N.J., by Cris Craft. Property: 181 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $119,341. Filed March 3.

Schiff, Ilene and Jerry Schiff, Greenwich. Filed by Alliance Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Bridgeport,

by Charles Wilkerson. Property: 12 Flagler Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $83,470. Filed March 8.

Big Y Foods Inc., Shelton. Filed by Villa Lighting Supply Inc., St. Louis, Miss., by Phil Donnelly. Property: Nells Rock Road, Shelton. Amount: $171,701.

Filed March 9.

Schiff, Ilene and Jerry Schiff, Greenwich. Filed by H&P Lumber and Materials Inc., Goldens Bridge, N.Y., by Robert A. Kahn. Property: 12 Flagler Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $26,520.

Filed March 9.

Botti, Kelly, Laura Botti and James Botti, Shelton. Filed by Nosal Industries Inc., Clinton, by Martin Nosal.

Property: 35 Maple Ave., Shelton.

Amount: $108,871. Filed Feb. 23.

Corps, Vanessa Le and Gregory Rich, Greenwich. Filed by Max Construction LLC, Norwalk, by Maxel Elvir. Property: 15 Old Kings Highway, Greenwich. Amount: $32,425. Filed March 9.

Country Realty Co., Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Filed by L&W Supply Corp., North Haven, by Eric M. Gross, Bridgeport. Property: 200 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $25,089.

Filed March 2.

Friedman, Drew, Ridgefield. Filed

by Professional Water Systems Inc., Ridgefield, by Andrew Hurlbut. Property: Parcel A, Map 3545, Ridgefield.

Amount: $4,520. Filed March 9.

Friedman, Steven, Westport. Filed

by Philip Spadaro Contractor LLC, Greenwich, by Philip Spadaro. Property: 7 Boxwood Lane, Westport.

Amount: $1,409. Filed March 6.

JFC 58 Orchard LLC, Greenwich.

Filed by Land Maintenance Services, Darien, by Saul Lopez. Property: 58 Orchard St., Greenwich. Amount: $18,475. Filed March 3.

Lane, Janine, Trumbull. Filed by Elite Electrical Contractors LLC, by Paul H. Begemann, Hamden. Property: 36 Sunset Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $14,609. Filed Feb. 27.

Olson Development LLC, Newtown. Filed by Clearview Inc., Bridgeport, by Eric M. Gross, Bridgeport.

Property: 60 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Amount: $7,088. Filed March 2.

Rich-Taubman Associates, Stamford. Filed by T.J. & Son Inc., Danbury,

by Peter C. McEwan. Property: Parcel 13, Map 10247, Stamford. Amount: $23,240. Filed Feb. 28.

Schiff, Ileen and Jerry Schiff, Greenwich. Filed by Chestnut Electric Corp., Weston, by Anthony Dorn.

Property: 12 Flagler Drive, Greenwich.

Amount: $73,647. Filed March 2.

Schiff, Ilene and Jerry Schiff, Greenwich. Filed by V&Y Construction LLC, Stamford, by Vasyl Shpyy.

Property: 12 Flagler Drive, Greenwich.

Amount: $178,232. Filed March 7.

Stamford Phase Four JV LLC, Stamford. Filed by O&G Industries Inc., Torrington, by Robert Jonke.

Property: 1011 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Amount: $484,919. Filed Feb. 28.

Vicenty, Juan R., Danbury. Filed by S&Z Home Improvement LLC, Bridgeport, by Harunur Rashid. Property: 3 Cooper Road, Danbury. Amount: $17,917. Filed March 6.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Berkeley Holdings LLC, Norwalk.

Released by Alcaide Inc., Brookfield,

by Ray P. Bos. Property: 500 West Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $39,626. Filed March 1.

LIS PENDENS Alverez, Carlos, et al., Danbury.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 21-23 Stevens St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $360,000, dated June 2005. Filed Feb. 28.

Andujar, Javier, et al., Shelton. Filed

by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 75-77 Wooster St., Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $304,000, dated July 2005. Filed Feb. 14.

Auriemma Jr., Nicholas T., et al., Trumbull. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for M&T Bank NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 24 Apple Orchard Lane, Trumbull.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $456,000, dated June 2010.

Filed Feb. 28.

Backos, Antonios C., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 311 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $887,900, dated December 2005. Filed March 2.

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FIGURES

Barazorda, Martin, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 9104, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $417,000, dated April 2008. Filed March 2.

Carey, Cornelius, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 1 Ridge Road, Danbury.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $318,700, dated April 2005.

Filed Feb. 27.

Keegan, John P., et al., Ridgefield.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 6 Clearview Drive, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $253,075, dated February 2002. Filed Feb. 22.

McCarthy, Kevin M., Fairfield. Filed

by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Quicken Loans Inc., Livonia, Mich. Property: 60-62 Beacon View Drive, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $318,350, dated February 2013. Filed March 1.

Bartram, David H., et al., Darien.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for M&T Bank NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 16 Stonewall Lane, Darien. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $980,000, dated September 2010. Filed Feb. 28.

Carroll, Michael, et al., Trumbull.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 14 Leonard Place, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $237,300, dated October 2012. Filed Feb. 21.

Kelly, Beverly Almond, et al., Stamford. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 45 Soundview Ave., Unit 47, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $85,200, dated November 2002. Filed March 1.

Middleton, Frances L., et al., Norwalk. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 8 Clarmore Drive, Unit 8-1A, Norwalk.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $157,172, dated April 2008.

Filed March 2.

Beaver, William R., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Jones, Damia, Kaufman, et al., Danbury, for Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 2 Autumn Drive, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $229,500, dated March 2003. Filed March 7.

Castellano, Adriana M., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 228 Strobel Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $324,190, dated May 2013. Filed Feb. 21.

Knell, William H., et al., Shelton.

Filed by Thomas J. Welch, for the city of Shelton tax collector. Property: Lot 310, Pawtucket Avenue, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Shelton and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 3.

Milbrun, Withney, et al., Stamford.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 34 Hamilton Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $544,000, dated May 2006. Filed March 1.

Believeau, Sylvain, et al., Stratford.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 40 California St., Unit 16C, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $107,600, dated August 2006. Filed March 3.

Birch, Amy, et al., Brookfield. Filed

by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 8 Bristol Path, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $196,000, dated May 2009. Filed March 3.

Biro, Christine Eva, Trumbull. Filed

by Owens, Schine & Nicola PC, Trumbull, for town of Trumbull. Property: 28 Kingston Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on real estate tax liens levied by the town of Trumbull and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 2.

Bischof, Joseph, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Welch Teodosio & Stanek LLC, Shelton, for Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 140 Forty Acre Mountain Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $143,000, dated February 2006. Filed March 8.

Borowik, Michael S., et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for M&T Bank NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 70 Dulan Drive, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $470,000, dated October 2010. Filed Feb. 28.

Branson, Steven C., et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 19 Split Level Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $331,000, dated June 2005. Filed Feb. 22.

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Chesney, Kevin and Tosheria Jackson, Bridgeport. Filed by Cohen and Wolf PC, Orange, for Regency Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport.

Property: 2370 North Ave., Unit 4E, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 2.

Cioppa, Philip M., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 27 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 13D, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $198,750, dated May 2006. Filed Feb. 27.

Cosentino, Debra, et al., Shelton.

Filed by Pullman & Comley LLC, Bridgeport, for Country Place Condominium Association Inc. Property: 89 Country Place, Unit 89, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 17.

Coughlin, James M., et al., Shelton.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 316 Isinglass Road, Shelton.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $272,000, dated November 2003. Filed Feb. 21.

Cullen, Brandon, et al., Stratford.

Filed by Bender, Anderson and Barba PC, North Haven, for Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 127 Canaan Court, Building 82, Apt. 14, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 8.

Kokosa, Scott, et al., Trumbull.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Pacific Union Financial LLC. Property: 10 Pinehurst St., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $349,000, dated May 2014. Filed March 9.

Leong, Dorothy G., et al., Stratford.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for CIT Bank.

Property: 256 Lordship Road, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $405,000, dated June 2004. Filed March 1.

MacFarlane, James D., Shelton.

Filed by Cicchetti, Tansley & McGrath LLP, Waterbury, for Sunwood Condominium Association Inc., Shelton.

Property: 444 Wooded Lane, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 28.

Mackiewicz, John, et al., Brookfield. Filed by Halloran & Sage LLP, Hartford, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: Unit 17 of Lake Illinonah Shores Condominium 1, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $245,000, dated October 2005. Filed Feb. 27.

Margolies, Michael, et al., Shelton.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 217 Fox Run, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $359,650, dated December 2006. Filed Feb. 21.

Mastroianni, Pamela, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I., for MTGLQ Investors LP. Property: 38 Elberta Ave., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $100,000, dated July 2001. Filed Feb. 27.

RVW Limited Partnership, Trumbull. Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 48 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $10 million, dated December 2000. Filed March 9.

Sastrum, Patricia M., et al., Stratford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 455 Sedgewick Ave., Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $345,000, dated October 2006. Filed March 6.

Saunders, Sharon B., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 62 Success Village, Unit 170, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 3.

Saunders, Sharon B., et al., Stratford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: Unit 172 in Success Village Condominium, Building 62, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $22,500, dated June 2013. Filed March 2.

Schaeffer, Herman A., et al., Wilton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 261 Linen Tree Road, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $600,000, dated December 2005. Filed Feb. 22.

Silao, Nicholas, et al., Greenwich.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 1 Ashton Drive, Greenwich.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $3 million, dated August 2007. Filed March 10.

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FACTS Slutsky, Sean, et al., Norwalk. Filed

by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for 83-85 Washington Street Condominium Association, Norwalk. Property: 83-85 Washington St., Unit 2J, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 3.

Smul, Elisa M., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 8 Rose Lane, Unit 10-2, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $140,000, dated September 2003.

Filed Feb. 28.

Spinelli, Paul, et al., Shelton. Filed

by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for M&T Bank NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 7 Red Fern Ridge, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $471,200, dated January 2010. Filed Feb. 22.

Todisco, Dominic, Shelton. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington D.C. Property: 27 Timberlane Drive, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $315,000, dated October 2001. Filed March 1.

V&H Construction Company Inc., Shelton. Filed by Thomas J. Welch, Shelton, for city of Shelton tax collector. Property: Parcel C, Map 3040, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Shelton and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 7.

Walker, Daniel A., et al., Brookfield.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 1 Whippoorwill Lane, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $359,650, dated June 2005. Filed Feb. 21.

Waterbury, Joan Ann, et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for CIT Bank.

Property: 68 Dunn Ave., Stamford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $544,185, dated December 2007. Filed March 3.

Wax III, Philip J., et al., Norwalk.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for M&T Bank NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 10 Deepwood Lane, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $340,000, dated August 2011. Filed March 3.

Wynter, Laurene P., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Key Bank NA Property: 1826 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $260,000, dated March 2006. Filed March 3.

MORTGAGES 12 Cambridge Drive Realty LLC, Hicksville, N.Y., by Michael Shabsels.

Lender: Easthampton Savings Bank, Easthamptons, Mass. Property: 12 Cambridge Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed March 1.

19 Padanaram Road LLC and 34 Padanaram Road LLC, et al., Danbury, by Adam Richichi. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 19, 34 and 36 Padanaram Road, Danbury. Amount: $1.4 million Filed March 7.

27 Bridge St. LLC, Greenwich, by Elsie Webster. Lender: 27 Bridge Street Greenwich LLC, Greenwich. Property: 27 Bridge St., Greenwich. Amount: $750,000. Filed March 2.

350 Bedford Street LLC, Stamford,

by Mario Lodato. Lender: Collinwood LLC, Stamford. Property: 28-30 Spring St., Stamford. Amount: $1.4 million.

Filed March 1.

36 Danbury Road LLC, Ridgefield, by John A. Pambianchi. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield.

Property: 36 and 679 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 24.

AMEC Holdings LLC, Norwalk, by Guy Mazzola. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 1410 Honeyspot Road, Stratford. Amount: $4.3 million. Filed March 6.

Aspen Investors Group LLC, Stratford, by Patrick Kelly. Lender: Milica Lukac, Trumbull. Property: 137-143 Shelton St., Bridgeport. Amount: $204,000. Filed March 3.

BCZ Homes LLC, Stamford, by Francisco Paschoal. Lender: Sachem Capital Corp., Branford. Property: 221 Bulkley Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $410,000. Filed March 2.

BRT Barnbeck Place LLC, Danbury, by Barry S. Bertram. Lender: Oritani Bank, Washington Township, N.J. Property: 39 Federal Road, Brookfield.

Amount: $26.4 million. Filed March 1.

Delaware Commerce Park LLC,

by Melvyn J. Powder. Lender: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 1, 4, 10, 19 and 22 Eagle Drive, 3, 6-16 Finance Drive, 3, 7, 14-20 Commerce Drive, 4 Old Newtown Road, Lots 72 and 97 in Apple Ridge Road, Danbury. Amount: $32.5 million. Filed March 6.

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Greens Farms Centre Associates, Woodbridge, by Gary Bellard. Lender: General Electric Employees Federal Credit Union, Milford. Property: 18-26 Imperial Ave., Westport. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed March 6.

SDF Capital LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y.,

by Francis Sanchez. Lender: CFAM Rescap Secured Loan Fund V LLC, Dallas, Texas. Property: 553 Birdseye St., Stratford. Amount: $118,300. Filed March 3.

HTP Finance LLC, Danbury, by Antonio Silva. Lender: Daniel Cordeiro, Danbury. Property: 88 Taylor St., Danbury. Amount: $299,000. Filed March 6.

SDMB LLC, New Fairfield, by Raymond J. Bartko. Lender: Sevdi Dauti, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 9, Map 6408, Ridgefield. Amount: $75,000.

Filed Feb. 23.

JSDD LLC, Trumbull, by Deborah Salerno. Lender: East Haven Builders Supply-US LBM LLC, East Haven. Property: 77 Canoe Brook Road, Trumbull. Amount: $223,916. Filed Feb. 27.

Summit Saugatuck LLC, Quincy, Mass., by Jacob M. Grossman. Lender: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: Lot A, Map 5061, Lot 22, Map 3802, Lot 6, Map 3802, Lot 7, Map 3802 and Lot 21, Map 4283, Lot 10, Map 3802, Parcel B, Map 9878, Westport. Amount: $2 million. Filed March 8.

Long Hill of Trumbull LLC, Trumbull, by Joseph G. Voll. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Shelton. Property: 6527 Main St., Trumbull. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Long Hill of Trumbull LLC, Trumbull, by Joseph G. Voll. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Shelton. Property: 6527 Main St., Trumbull. Amount: $125,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Ocean Investments LLC, Stamford,

by Paul J. Ventura. Lender: BIB 22 LLC, Stamford. Property: 22 Glenbrook Road Condominium, Unit 105, Stamford. Amount: $96,000. Filed March 3.

Olive EAITB LLC, Westport, by Eleanor Chai Beer. Lender: Westridge Lending Fund LLC, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 2 Hidden Hill Road, Westport. Amount: $3 million. Filed March 10.

One Reserve Road LLC, Bethel,

by Scalzo Realty LLC. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 1 Reserve Road, Danbury. Amount: $975,000. Filed Feb. 27.

P.A.K. LLC, Shelton, by Periklis Pettas. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 713-719 Bridgeport Ave. and 725-737 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Feb. 17.

Phoenix At 1011 Fairfield Beach Road Corp., Ridgefield, by Anthony P. Guillaro. Lender: Mahopac Bank, Brewster, N.Y. Property: 1011 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $675,000. Filed March 2.

Sal LLC, Bridgeport, by Shaymaa Salama. Lender: Alfio Furnari, Stratford.

Property: 1563 Park Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $300,000. Filed March 3.

Ecuadorian Civic Center of Greater Danbury Inc., Danbury, by Milton Puata. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 18-20 West St., Danbury. Amount: $205,000. Filed Feb. 27.

Sandhu Real Estate LLC, by Harinder Singh Sandhu. Lender: Bank of America NA, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 30 Prospect St., Unit 100 in Ridgefield Medical Center Condominium, Ridgefield. Amount: $260,000.

Filed Feb. 22.

Giacobbe Construction LLC, Trumbull, by Joseph Giacobbe.

Lender: Secure Capital Group LLC, Stratford. Property: 87 Leonard Place, Trumbull. Amount: $295,000. Filed March 6.

SDF Capital LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y., by Francis Sanchez. Lender: Motoais LLC, Southlake, Texas. Property: 553 Birdseye St., Stratford. Amount: $25,000. Filed March 3.

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NEW BUSINESSES AR’S Auto Transport, 127 White St., Danbury 06810, c/o Aguileo Rojas.

Filed Feb. 27.

Benson Family Partnership, 205 Thayer Pond Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Karin B. Benson. Filed March 2.

Ingersoll Cadillac of Danbury, 102 Federal Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Todd A. Ingersoll and Deanne Ryan.

Filed March 2.

Interpretations By Ramos, 116 Arlington St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Yvette Ramos. Filed March 3.

Jeff Moro, 19 Bonny Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Jeff Moro. Filed March 8.

Key Creative Design, 301 Main St., Suite 201, Danbury 06810, c/o Wendel Bueno. Filed March 1.

Peppino LLC, 5 Grove St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Rafaele Gallo. Permit no.

LIR.0018922. Filed Feb. 13.

Krypto World, 32 Stony Hill Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Ana Maria Salas.

Filed March 2.

Ridgefield Liquor, 125 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Kenneth D. Wippermann. Permit no.

LIP.0012725. Filed March 10.

M. Ataides Services, 95 W. Wooster St., Unit 4, Danbury 06810, c/o Maria D. Ataides. Filed March 6.

Marsh Grass Threads LLC, 209 Crowns St., Stratford 06615, c/o Christa A. Madison. Filed March 7.

Center For Natural Healing, 35 Wall St., Norwalk 06850, c/o Wildflower LLC. Filed March 3.

Mexican Food LLC, 420 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Alfredo Bello.

Filed March 2.

Critical Equipment Risk Solutions, 12 Perry Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o James Fitzgibbon. Filed March 1.

Mr. Tile and Stone, P.O. Box 1104, Bethel 06801, c/o Michael Harrigan.

Filed March 2.

Friendly Cleaners, 298 White St., Danbury 06810, c/o Celio A. Martin.

Filed March 6.

Groovy Buttons Bilingual Home Daycare, 36 Perry Ave., Unit 2, Norwalk 06850, c/o Ana C. Gutierrez.

Filed March 3.

HEI Hotels & Resorts, 101 Merritt 7 Corporate Park, First floor, Norwalk 06851, c/o Merritt Hospitality LLC. Filed March 1.

HIW Hole-In-Won, 22 Elizabeth St., Third floor, Norwalk 06854, c/o Robert W. Shukal. Filed March 2.

I + F Firearms, 48 Forty Acre Mountain Road, Danbury 06811, c/o John Schwanks. Filed March 9.

IMEL Productions and Sales LLC, 277 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Milford A. Edwards Sr. Filed March 3.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSES Gallo, 5 Grove St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Rafaele Gallo. Permit no.

LIR.0018922. Filed Feb. 13.

Mateos and Son Services LLC, 11 Orchard Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Levi Mateos. Filed March 9.

Eco-Contractors, 12 Lake Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Jody Glick. Filed March 8.

VC Delivery, 18 E. Hayestown Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Segundo Raul Vazquez. Filed March 1.

Joseph Support Services LLC, 441 Sedgewick Ave., Stratford 06615, c/o Peggy Joseph. Filed March 7.

Boy Responsive Literacy Consulting LLC, 25 Old Kings Highway, Darien 06820, c/o Hillary B. Tubin.

Filed March 3.

DSS, 211A Agawam St., Stratford 06614, c/o Robert Grosso. Filed March 10.

Uncubed Industrial Design, 39 Cross Highway, Westport 06880, c/o David Murray. Filed March 10.

Nails By Jenny, 99 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Nails by KC LLC. Filed March 1.

New Kitchen, 280 Washington Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o New Kitchen Inc. Filed March 2.

New Kitchen, 280 Washington Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Meiying Chen.

Filed March 2.

Noreen Ehrlich Coaching, 59 Ridge St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Noreen Deborah Ehrlich. Filed March 6.

Orangetheory Fitness, 645 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Pequot Fitness LLC. Filed March 3.

Rachel Lynn, 495 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Rachel Finaldi.

Filed March 9.

Ravenly Jewels, 61 Rivedale Ave., Greenwich 06831, c/o April L. Natos.

Filed March 2.

Staged Here, 163 Field Point Road, Greenwich 06836, c/o Laura J. Stuart.

Filed March 2.

Tamiami Glove Club, 1730 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford 06614, c/o Nick Chumak. Filed March 7.

Stanziale’s Restaurant, 595 Main St., Stratford 06615, c/o Don C. Stanziale. Permit no. LIR.0017947. Filed March 8.

Stratford Spirit Shop, 200 Ferry Blvd., Stratford 06615, c/o Vipul Gandhi. Permit no. LIP.0014257. Filed March 10.

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum Inc., 258 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Alyson Vauclain Baker. Permit no. LCO.0007393. Filed March 3.

The U.S. Premiere of Milk By Ross Dunsmore, 410 Wilton Road West, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Jonathan Winn.

Permit no. LCO.0007420. Filed March 1.

PATENTS 3D printing techniques for creating tissue-engineering scaffolds.

Patent no. 9,604,407 issued to Roger Leighton, Hilton, N.Y.; and David Allen Mantell, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Die-cut, scored and coated-board divider. Patent no. 9,604,751 issued to Matthew Arthur Baryshyan, Stormville, N.Y. Assigned to FC Meyer Packaging LLC, Norwalk.

Digital manufacturing system for printing three-dimensional objects on a rotating surface. Patent no. 9,604,412 issued to Patricia J. Donaldson, Pittsford, N.Y.; and Jeffrey J. Folkins, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Dual-vacuum belt system with adjustable inter-copy gap. Patent no. 9,604,813 issued to Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster, N.Y.; Jason M. LeFevre, Penfield, N.Y.; and Derek A. Bryl, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS STATE BUDGET

EVENTS

Collective Bargaining Agreements Must Evolve with Times

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onnecticut faces significant fiscal challenges as lawmakers work to craft a biennial budget amid

a projected two-year budget deficit of $3.6 billion.

At a time when essential state services are under increasing strain, state legislators must create a spending plan that is stable, affordable, and sustainable.

The state is still struggling to recover all jobs lost during the 2008 recession, making a predictable budget essential to Connecticut employers as they work to generate good, well-paying jobs.

It’s a tall order, CBIA Senior Vice President Brian Flaherty told members of the legislature’s Appropriations Committee March 24 as they heard testimony on nearly 100 bills reforming collectivebargaining agreements the state has with employee unions.

branch holds the “power of the purse.”

placed before the legislature, and if not acted upon within 30 days, are automatically approved.

These agreements should receive an up-or-down vote of the General Assembly.

2. Ending the calculation of overtime, longevity payments and mileage payments in pensions.

Overtime, longevity payments, and/or mileage reimbursements are non-salary compensation, and should not be used to inflate pension benefits over what they would otherwise be.

3. Converting the defined benefit retirement plan into a defined contribution plan.

Connecticut’s not-for-profit and for-profit employers,

“Making Connecticut government more efficient is

other states, and an increasing number of cities and

essential to building and sustaining a healthy economy

towns have converted from defined benefit pension

and an improved quality of life,” Flaherty said.

plans to defined contribution plans.

Emotionally, Politically Charged Flaherty said CBIA and its thousands of members, who support a workforce of hundreds of thousands

Fairfield County Economic Update

Agreements reached by the executive branch are

It’s time that state government does the same.

4. Limiting the length of collective bargaining agreements.

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onnecticut’s Fairfield County has thrived despite sluggish statewide economic growth, but the area continues to grapple with physical and human infrastructure challenges.

Hear the latest legislative update from the state Capitol and learn strategies that the county can implement for success.

Joe Tracy, executive vice president and senior advisor to New York Fed president William Dudley, is the event’s keynote speaker.

of Connecticut residents, understand the issue of state

Collective bargaining agreements that are years—

employee wages and benefits can be emotional and

or decades long—outlive their ability to reflect changes

politically charged.

that occur during the times they span.

“To be sure, there is no way to address these bills—

2017 was the year that an agreement on retirement

The first-ever Fairfield County Economic Update

or any part of the state budget—as a matter of mere

and health insurance benefits forged 20 years ago

arithmetic,” he said.

was supposed to expire.

Flaherty noted that $8 out of every $10 put into the

Over the course of the last 20 years, we have heard

state retirement fund today covers payments not

many comments from our members regarding the

is presented by CBIA, the Stamford Chamber of Commerce, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Fairfield Business Journal, with generous support from Eversource.

made in the past or investment earnings not realized.

length of that contract.

“This is not the fault of Connecticut taxpayers, this

Although we do not have a specific recommendation

legislature, this governor, and certainly not the fault

on length, limiting future contracts is the only way to

of the men and women who work or have retired from

start with a blank slate.

state service,” Flaherty said.

CBIA has also supported legislation to increasing

Flaherty said the 96 bills before the committee “reflect

medical co-pays, raise the retirement age, and raise the

the urgency that we all face, and embody reforms large

age and service requirements for retirement benefits.

and small that we believe merit your consideration.”

“We collaborated with this committee and others

CBIA supports four specific concepts contained in the

to enact long-term structural reforms to the state

bills:

budget,” Flaherty said.

1. Requiring the legislature to vote on collective bargaining agreements and stipulations.

“These four principles must be the pillars of reforming

The executive branch has the mandate to negotiate with the state employee bargaining units, and the legislative

the way Connecticut provides for the compensation and retirement of the state’s public sector workforce.”

 Read more at cbia.com

Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Time: Check-in & networking breakfast, 11:15 am Program, Noon–2:15 pm

Place: Crowne Plaza 2701 Summer St., Stamford

Cost:

CBIA members, $75 Nonmembers, $95 Table of 10, $700

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