Fairfield County Business Journal 041116

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BUSINESS JOURNAL April 11, 2016 | VOL. 52, No. 15

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Home and condo sales on the rise statewide

DOOR TO DOOR

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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pair of new reports indicates that home sales throughout Connecticut are on the rise — good news for a state still feeling the effects of the Great Recession.

“Falling prices and increased sales have been the trend in Connecticut for over two years now,” said Timothy M. Warren Jr., CEO of real estate sales and ownership data firm The Warren Group. “Clearly there’s a strong demand for housing and residents are snapping up deals all over the state while prices remain below the peak of a decade ago.”

According to Warren, single-family home sales in the

Head chef and founder of Zone Manhattan seasons dishes for cooking before being sent to clients in the tristate region.

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state increased 29.9 percent in February, with 1,788 single-family homes sold compared with 1,376 sold in February 2015 — making this year’s figure the highest sales mark since February 2007, when 1,860 homes were sold. Year-todate, sales were up 27.6 percent with 3,509 transactions compared with 2,751 during the same timeframe a year ago.

The median price of a singlefamily home fell by almost 1 percent in February to $222,750 compared with $224,900 a year ago.

In the past 24 months the median price has increased only once, in March 2015 when it showed a 3.1 percent increase. Year-todate, prices increased by 1.3 percent to $228,000 compared with $225,000 during the same time » HOME, page 6

Low prices, big gamble

IRISH CLOTHIER PRIMARK COMING TO DANBURY

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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hen Ireland-based discount clothing retailer Primark opens its store in the Danbury Fair Mall this summer, it can probably expect

strong sales from its target consumer demographic: Fashionconscious shoppers who usually patronize stores like Forever 21 and H&M, and who are cost-conscious enough to be pleasantly surprised by its Walmart-esque approach to pricing.

As evidenced on its U.S. web-

site — where men’s, women’s and children’s clothing typically cost less than $10, and home décor and bedding offerings go for less than $20 — Primark’s products are priced to sell. Given the entry into home goods by Zara and H&M, and the long-established JCPenney and Kohl’s in the same space, it would appear that Primark is hitting the ground running.

“With U.S. shoppers increasingly seeking budget-friendly merchandise that doesn’t compromise on fashion or quality, there is an ideal opportunity to introduce our well-regarded for-

mula of up-to-the-minute designs at value-for-money prices to the Northeast region,” remarked José Luis Martínez de Larramendi, president of Primark U.S. Corp.

In addition to the 53,600-square-foot store in Danbury, Primark is also opening outlets through 2017 in the Willow Grove Mall (Willow Grove, Pa.), Freehold Raceway Mall (Freehold, N.J.), Burlington Mall (Burlington, Mass.), Staten Island Mall (Staten Island, N.Y.), South Shore Plaza (Braintree, Mass.), and American Dream Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J. It already has stores open

in Boston’s Downtown Crossing and Pennsylvania’s King of Prussia Mall.

Primark is carefully selecting its locales to avoid competing in major cities (Boston being the exception). Martínez said the Danbury location was chosen because it “offers an ideal and convenient location in Connecticut, with an impressive mix of retail offerings and a strong level of customer demand.”

As is the case with most of its U.S. locations, Primark’s Danbury store is being carved out of an existing Sears store via a lease » PRIMARK, page 6

Healthy fare comes knocking

THIS HOME DELIVERY PLAN IS TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL TASTES

BY BOB ROZYCKI bobr@westfairinc.com

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n a nondescript section of Hunts Point in the Bronx, where one weathered brick building blurs with the next, behind a huge steel door at 751 Drake St. individual

gourmet meals are being cooked for up to 500 people mindful of their health.

Zone Manhattan, the brainchild of head chef Steve Linder, serves clients in New York City, Westchester, southern Connecticut, Long Island and northern New

Chef Nghie Huynh and head chef Steve Linder at ZoneManhattan. Photo by Bob Rozycki

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Jersey. “Last year alone we packed approximately 120,000 bags,” Linder, a Hastings-onHudson native, said.

Its 10 a.m. on a typical day in the vast kitchen and prep area, and Linder has already been on the job some six hours.

“We usually start with an idea or concept the day before. We head to the Hunts Point food market at 4 a.m. to select fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and fish of the highest quality,” said Linder, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park.

“We purchase fish, meat and other proteins first, then vegetables and bring the items back to our kitchen around 6 a.m. At that point we are met by our cooking staff in the kitchen who will begin to prep and refine the menu based on what’s available.

They may also put together a short list of additional items needed in order to complete the meals,” Linder said.

“Once all the ingredients are in place, proteins are typically cooked and cooled by 10 a.m., while the vegetables and sauces are prepped and cooled no later than 4 p.m.”

Then the packing staff takes over and based on each customer’s preferences — including any allergies — the packages are put together, ready for 6 a.m. delivery the next day. Meal plans start at about $38 per day.

In order to get a complete read on their clients’ dietary needs, potential customers must complete an online questionnaire that in turn is reviewed by a nutritionist who creates a profile with menu preferences.

The meals follow the Zone Diet, which consists of 40 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent good fat and 30 percent protein. A daily menu includes three meals and two seasonal snacks.

One satisfied client, according to the Zone Manhattan website, is actress MaryLouise Parker, who is quoted: “(It) is the best delivery service I have ever had. It’s as good as eating at a restaurant.”

The concept for Zone Manhattan, which now has a staff of 40, came about when Linder owned a restaurant in New York City.

“We wanted to offer delivery to our customers while keeping the food hot and the quality as high as if it came directly from the kitchen. Once microwaving food became more acceptable for customers and in the culinary world, we saw an opportunity,” he said.

But in a crowded and competitive industry, how did Linder stand out from

INSIDE VIEW SEEING YOU IN ACTION AT YOUR KITCHEN, YOU HAVE A COMMANDING PRESENCE. THE CHEFS ALL SNAP TO ATTENTION WHEN YOU SAY SOMETHING. WHAT’S THE SECRET TO YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE? AND WHAT’S THE SECRET TO YOUR SUCCESS? “The kitchen is usually a very stressful place to work and most cooks have accepted that as normal. The culinary world is a fastpaced and demanding industry. Your ability to interact and communicate with people is always an integral part to any chef’s success no matter what type of kitchen you’re in. I think what you are referring to is a group of experienced cooks and chefs that enjoy what they do and understand a clear set of goals and are committed to achieving them.

I provide a structure and outline while giving them freedom to create so there’s trust on both ends.” — Steve Linder

the pack?

“I had a good understanding of pay-perclick advertising from day one. But a good portion of our customers come from referrals and articles, which helps to boost SEO (search engine optimization). By 2005, we became a top search for diet and healthy services in the tristate area and we have continued to grow further with the help of Facebook and social media.”

Linder is also helping the business to grow by changing with the times and keeping current with culinary trends and people’s eating habits.

“We are constantly challenging ourselves. Changing menu directions from the time we purchase the food in the market to the time we get to the kitchen requires flexibility, creativity and quick thinking.

Our chefs have been cooking and training at some of the top restaurants in New York City and abroad. The creativity is endless and this keeps things interesting. We also always have our eyes on the horizon for upcoming trends or new ideas that will delight and inspire our clients.”

As far as adding locations, “Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Miami are on our radar for expansion in the coming years.”

Ex-Labor secretary to students: ‘Just get on with it’

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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ormer U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao offered a slight surprise to those attending the latest “Women Can Have It All” forum at Sacred Heart University. Asked whether she agreed with the event’s title by host Linda McMahon, the co-founder and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, Chao replied: “No. Of course not.”

She immediately added, “I don’t think anyone can have everything in life.” This is due to the various paths not taken throughout life, she said, which can sometimes have an adverse effect on one’s plans.

Nevertheless, Chao said, “I’m not one for regrets or looking back.” Instead, she challenged students to try and make informed choices going forward, and to roll with the punches. “Life is an obstacle,” she declared.

“You just need to get on with it.”

Chao served as President George W. Bush’s Labor Secretary from 2001-09 — the only member of his cabinet to remain onboard throughout his term — and previously had been director of the Peace Corps under George H.W. Bush. She was also president and CEO of United Way of America. She

now is on a number of corporate and nonprofit boards and has, since 1993, been married to Mitch McConnell, Republican senator from Kentucky and Senate majority leader.

Though also associated with the Republican Party, Chao said she and her husband disagree on some issues, though she said she made it a practice not to explain what those were.

A recurring theme of her remarks at the March 31 event was how members of today’s generation need to determine their own paths in life. “Young people have so many more choices” today than before, she said, “which makes things even more difficult.

“Be sure you are the one making those choices,” she advised, “and that they’re not being made for you.”

Though she was the first American woman of Asian descent to be appointed to a president’s cabinet, Chao said those designations meant little in the day-to-day business of overseeing the Labor Department. “If you go in expecting special treatment in the cabinet … it ain’t gonna happen,” she said. “You’re in the big leagues.”

She also encouraged students to volunteer with nonprofit organizations to learn about leadership. That way, she said, one can usually overcome mistakes more easily than

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao. Photo courtesy Sacred Heart University.

in the business world. After all, she joked, “What are they going to do — fire you?”

When talk turned to politics, Chao noted that “the trend is getting better” for women vis-à-vis both elective and appointed office.

“Both parties are now very interested in having female candidates,” she said.

McMahon, who unsuccessfully ran twice

as a Republican for the Senate in Connecticut, has consistently said in recent days that she will not run again for any elective office.

This was the fifth in the former WWE executive’s “Women Can Have It All” series, which takes place once per semester.

McMahon serves as vice chairman of Sacred Heart’s board of trustees.

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BY KEVIN L. KEARNS

Connecticut voters should support manufacturing

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oters are going to the polls this year with economic worries uppermost in their minds. Although the unemployment rate has fallen to 5 percent, the labor force participation rate remains near historic lows, indicating that many people who might work are not doing so.

Discouraged workers have given up looking for work and middle-class jobs with benefits are scarce. One issue ties these troubles together — manufacturing.

America’s factories are struggling. In spite of economic growth, U.S. manufacturing is in a recession. The sector has now contracted for five straight months, with exports lower due to a weak global economy and a strong dollar. But competition from illegally subsidized foreign producers is the main culprit.

Federal data shows the U.S. has lost roughly 5 million manufacturing jobs since 2000, including roughly 75,000 jobs in Connecticut alone. The loss of so many skilled, high-paying jobs has profoundly hurt America’s middle class, with formerly wellpaid workers forced into unemployment, early retirement or lower-paying service jobs.

No wonder voters are angry. To restore the viability of domestic manufacturing, voters need to choose candidates who will tackle the big problem facing the nation’s factories, namely, bad U.S. trade policies.

When Americans are asked why U.S facto-

ries are moving overseas, they usually think “cheap labor.” But labor is only a small part of the picture. What really hurts America’s factories is the massive subsidies that foreign governments provide to their industrial sectors. China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and some European Union countries deliberately intervene in currency markets to weaken their currencies, making their goods artificially cheap against American-made products. That’s why the annual U.S. trade deficit with China has exploded over the past 15 years, jumping from $83 billion in 2000 to $366 billion in 2015.

That’s a lot of lost jobs and both the Bush and Obama administrations failed to take action. Voters should be asking, “Who will stop this hemorrhaging of our manufacturing base?”

In 2013, bipartisan majorities in both houses of Congress urged President Obama to include strong, enforceable currency measures in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP.) Congress did so again in 2015 when they passed negotiating objectives for the TPP. Inexplicably, the Obama administration ignored Congress. There are no penalties for currency manipulation in the TPP. That means the deal, if passed, will allow even more artificially cheap goods to enter the U.S. market, further weakening domestic industry.

America’s manufacturers are beset by a host of other unfair trade practices. China massively subsidizes its energy sector and

props up key industries like autos, steel, glass, paper, rubber and electronics. These subsidies are actionable under world trade law and could be countered if only a U.S. president enforced existing trade laws.

Most countries have cohesive industrial strategies to grow their manufacturing sectors, but not the United States. That’s why Germany, and not America, enjoys a trade surplus with China and the world, successfully exporting its products while restraining imports.

A strong manufacturing base is critical to America’s economic future. Manufacturing jobs pay better than service jobs and provide better benefits. They support related jobs throughout the economy. And manufacturing undertakes 70 percent of private sector research and development, spawning future industries.

Voters must help rebuild manufacturing.

Step one is to identify candidates who support action against currency manipulation and subsidies by China, Japan and others, as well as candidates who reject outsourcing deals such as the TPP. When voters listen closely to candidates on trade issues, they’ll quickly find out who wants a robust future for America’s factories, jobs and middle class.

Kevin L. Kearns is president of the U.S. Business & Industry Council, a national business organization advocating for domestic U.S. manufacturers since 1933.

BY MARK MATHIAS

The unexpected business impact of Maker Faire

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ive years ago, when the Westport Mini Maker Faire started in Connecticut, we had no idea the impact it would have. It was intended to be a fun day for techie people to get together and show off their cool stuff. We planned for a relatively small attendance of 800 and 2,200 people showed up. We knew we had caught the attention of the community.

We also discovered an unexpected and positive impact on the business community.

Every year we ask local businesses to participate and they find customers interested in their services, whether after-school educational services in STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) or in new product ideas. Indeed, businesses are finding that Maker Faires are a great place to showcase new products, find new customers, and connect with suppliers, distributors, partners, bankers, investors and more.

Businesses are also using Maker Faire to find qualified, motivated employees, become an employer of choice and advance some of

their corporate social responsibility initiatives. In other words, Maker Faires are creating business and economic activity. By bringing these diverse people and skills together, business happens.

As a result of the Westport Mini Maker Faire, we have seen companies start up, grow, add employees, add products, secure new clients, find investors and become known. We have also seen schools introduce new curriculum and students become interested in lifelong education and fields of study they had never before considered.

The Westport Library, with whom we have partnered on Westport Mini Maker Faire for the past five years, received a grant for close to $250,000 to make libraries more relevant to the community. Their commitment to “making” has also literally put them on the world stage as a “go to” resource for how to serve the community.

In a nutshell, Maker Faires have become an unexpected catalyst for economic growth in the community. The fifth annual Westport Mini Maker Faire will take place on April 30

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from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westport Library and Jesup Green.

This is Connec ticut’s largest event focused on creativity and innovation. There is no charge to attend. Find out more at westportmakerfaire.org.

Mark Mathias is president of Remarkable STEAM Inc., a Westport-based nonprofit promoting education and job creation in Connecticut and a member of Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. Mathias can be reached at mark@remarkablesteam.org or 203-226-1791.

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a year ago.

The Warren Group also reported that condominium sales statewide posted an 18.2 percent gain, to 493 condos sold in February 2016. Year-to-date, condo sales were up 17.5 percent with 929 condos sold compared with 793 during the same timeframe last year. The median sale price for condos in February posted a slight decrease of almost 2 percent, falling to $150,000 from $153,000 in February 2015. Year-to-date, prices fell by 6 percent to $150,000 compared with $159,500.

In the meantime, global property information, analytics and data-enabled services provider CoreLogic released its Home Price Index and HPI Forecast data for February 2016, showing that home prices are up both year over year and month over month.

Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 6.8 percent in February 2016 compared with February 2015 and rose month over month by 1.1 percent in February 2016 compared with January 2016, according to the CoreLogic HPI. Per its HPI Forecast, CoreLogic predicts

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agreement with the Sears Holding Corp.

Once one of the country’s leading retailers, Sears has struggled for years on the retail front and some reports maintain that it is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Though Martínez declined to share dollar figures regarding Primark’s U.S. move, reports in the U.K. maintained that it was spending as much as £200 million (about $283 million U.S.) to crack the market here.

While other famed British retailers like Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury have failed to repeat their success on this side of the Atlantic, analysts generally have reacted favorably to Primark’s approach of emphasizing quality, low-cost merchandise and to its careful rollout in the Northeast, viewed as “more European” than other U.S. regions.

The jury is still out on Primark’s decision to not spend money on splashy ad campaigns, preferring instead to rely on social media and word-of-mouth among the fashion cognoscenti.

The company has been redoubling its efforts at presenting itself as a good corporate citizen in the wake of the 2013 collapse of Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza, a building that housed factories producing garments for 29 brands, including Primark. More than 1,110 people died and another 2,400 were injured. The building had been condemned

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that home prices will increase by 5.2 percent on a year-over-year basis from February 2016 to February 2017, and on a month-overmonth basis home prices are expected to increase 0.6 percent from February 2016 to March 2016. The HPI Forecast is a projection of home prices using the CoreLogic HPI and other economic variables. Values are derived from state-level forecasts by weighting indices according to the number of owner-occupied households for each state.

In the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area, CoreLogic reported that home prices, including distressed sales were up 4.6 percent in February 2016 compared with February 2015. On a month-over-month basis, home prices, including distressed sales fell by 0.1 percent in February 2016 compared with January 2016. Connecticut as a whole saw home prices up 2.9 percent on a year-over-year basis.

The firm said its bullish outlook for the housing market is due to fixed-rate mortgage rates dropping more than a quarter of 1 percentage point during the first three months of this year, with a concurrent 209,000 jobs created. “These economic forces will sustain home purchases during the spring and support the 5.2 percent home price appreciation CoreLogic has projected for the next

year,” said Frank Nothaft, chief economist for CoreLogic.

“Home prices continue to rise across the U.S. with every state posting year-over-year gains during the last 12 months,” CoreLogic

President and CEO Anand Nallathambi said.

“Improved economic conditions and tight inventories continue to drive exceptionally strong gains in many markets, especially for homes priced below $500,000.”

by police for being structurally unsound, but workers were reportedly ordered by factory owners to return to their jobs mere hours before the collapse.

In December 2015 Primark announced that it had completed more than 95 percent of long-term compensation payments to the 672 workers (or their dependents) of its supplier, New Wave Bottoms, who died or were injured. “Total payments now stand at $14 million, of which long-term payments amount to $11 million and have been made in full, in cash, directly by Primark,” the statement said.

This past January, Primark announced a partnership with the U.K. government’s Department for International Development to improve working conditions for garment workers in developing markets, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burma, Ethiopia and India.

Still, the chain has already had its share of controversy in the U.S. Last November, less than three months after Primark opened its first U.S. store in Boston, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1145 alleged that the company had fired or forced out at least 50 employees for trying to unionize.

Primark maintained that some employees had been terminated for performancerelated issues, but not for attempting to unionize, adding that many of its 62,000 employees worldwide belong to unions.

Local 1145 filed a complaint with the National

Labor Relations Board that was later withdrawn; calls to the union and its attorney for further information went unreturned.

“Primark is fully committed to the wellbeing of our employees and provides our workers with competitive wages, good benefits and dignity in the workplace,” Martínez said. “At the Boston store, the employees have not chosen to have a union. We believe that reflects Primark’s commitment to our employees.”

He went on to say that he does not anticipate similar troubles in Danbury.

“Primark has a good relationship with our employees,” he said, “whether or not they are represented by a union. This has been true at all of our U.S. stores and will be true in Danbury.”

He also pointed out that Primark has a history of building local relationships in

the markets in which it operates. “In Boston we’ve enjoyed meaningful relationships with our charity partner, St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children, as well as academic partner MassArt,” he said. “And in King of Prussia, we have partnered with Laurel House to support the group’s work with women in need. In Danbury, we are actively engaging with leaders in the local business community and look forward to building upon these relationships as we near opening, as well as identifying opportunities where we can give back to the community in a meaningful way.”

Though an official Danbury opening date has not been announced, Martínez said it will take place “mid year,” and added that it is looking to fill 232 positions ranging from retail support and merchandising to stockroom roles.

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NONPROFITS REAP $100 MILLION FROM STAMFORD PUBLISHER’S TRUST

AS IT NEARS COMPLETION OF its new medical center scheduled to open later this year, Stamford Hospital got a financial shot in the arm: $50 million from the Gillespie Trust, the largest gift in the hospital’s 120-year history.

“It’s just tremendous,” said Christopher J. Riendeau, senior vice president, Stamford Health, who said that for the foreseeable future the money will be applied to the construction of the $450 million, 650,000-square-foot hospital. Ground was broken in May 2013, with construction scheduled to be completed in June; following several months of training and equipment installation, the hospital plans to open at the end of September.

Afterwards, Riendeau said, the Gillespie money will be invested in staff, facilities and technology.

The other half of the Gillespie Trust’s $100 million payout will go to a number of other beneficiaries, primarily Stamford’s Rotary Club and First Presbyterian Church.

The trust is named after Stamford business titan Kingsley Gillespie, who was an ardent supporter of all three organizations until his death in 1984. In fact, according to Riendeau, Gillespie began his membership on the hospital’s board in the 1950s and was “instrumental in founding the (fundraising organization) Stamford Hospital Foundation, long before that kind of thing became a trend.”

E-INVOICING FIRM BASWARE ACQUIRES CLOUD-BASED SERVICE PROVIDER STAMFORD-BASED E-INVOICING AND PURCHASE-TO-PAY SOLUTIONS provider Basware has acquired Verian, a cloud-based service provider in the fast-growing purchase-to-pay market, for roughly $36 million, according to Basware.

Purchase-to-pay, also known as procureto-pay or P2P, refers to the process when a business orders and purchases goods and services and the payment of an invoice.

Verian was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the Charlotte, N.C., metro area.

“Verian is a strong fit with Basware’s strategy, cloud-focused business and culture,” said Basware Corp. CEO Esa Tihilä.

“Jointly we will continue to enable our customers to buy and pay for goods and services in a simplified, paperless, and costefficient way.”

— Kevin Zimmerman

Gillespie was the former publisher of The Advocate and Greenwich Time newspapers — both now owned by the Hearst Corp. — former owner of Stamford radio station WSTCAM, a founding member and former president of The Rotary Club of Stamford, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford for over 70 years.

“He thought in lengthy terms,” Riendeau said. “He was careful to structure his estate so that the funds would be applied to health, faith and service.”

Gillespie’s son Kenyon, a private investor who fully supported his father’s charities,

died last year. According to Riendeau, the trust’s beneficiaries were aware that they would receive the gifts from Kingsley’s estate — estimated at $26 million upon his death — when Kenyon died. “No one knew about Kenyon’s decision” to add to his father’s fund, he added, so the additional $75 million or so came as a pleasant shock.

Other beneficiaries of the charitable trust include Setauket Presbyterian Church in Setauket, N.Y., The Long Island Museum of American Art History & Carriages and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

— Kevin Zimmerman

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BRIEFS ADVOCACY GROUP: USE $7.2B IN TAX EXPENDITURES FOR DEFICIT A STATEWIDE RESEARCH AND POLICY organization is urging Connecticut lawmakers to combat the state’s deficit by taking a hard look at the $7.2 billion lost through tax expenditures.

Connecticut Voices for Children (CVC), which seeks to advance public policies benefitting the state’s children, youth and families, said that unlike with spending on other services, no public debate will be held on the $7.2 billion of revenue lost through tax expenditures in the coming fiscal year – a figure it says has grown by more than 70 percent since 2000.

“Every dollar of spending on schools, social services, and transportation is scrutinized for cost effectiveness, but tax expenditures are rarely evaluated or addressed,” said Nick Defiesta, associate fiscal policy fellow at CVC. “We need to hold spending through our tax code just as accountable as spending through the appropriations process.”

The group maintains that the $7.2 billion roughly equals 40 percent of the General Fund, and should receive the same degree of public scrutiny and consideration. It recommends an expansion of the Office of Fiscal Analysis’ biennial Tax Expenditure Report to include evaluation of how well the tax expenditures are functioning and whether they should be continued, repealed or modified.

It also proposes strengthening the legislative review process for tax expenditures by holding public hearings on the Tax Expenditure Report, and by requiring the Finance Committee and the General Assembly to take the public’s testimony into account when voting on the report’s recommendations. Legislators are not required to act upon the report’s findings.

“Holding $7.2 billion in tax expenditures accountable is an important step to getting our fiscal house in order,” said Derek Thomas, Fiscal Policy Fellow at CVC. “Strengthening our review process will help Connecticut ensure all spending is on behalf of the public good.”

negotiations, which began three weeks ago, was announced in a brief email citing “various market considerations.” Late last year, Anbang Chairman Wu Xiaohui withdrew a preliminary offer to acquire Starwood during a meeting after being asked to share written details of Anbang’s plans for financing the deal.

Anbang’s exit should clear the way for Marriott to move forward with its proposed offer for Starwood, first announced in November. Starwood shareholders were scheduled to vote April 8 on the Marriott deal, which is valued at $77.94 a share or $13.2 billion, based on the March 31 closing price.

If it goes through, the Marriott acquisition would make it the world’s largest hotel company with roughly 30 hotel brands. In addition to the Marriott name, the com-

pany’s 4,000-plus hotels include the RitzCarlton, Bulgari, Protea and Moxy names.

Stamford-based Starwood’s properties include the Westin, Sheraton, St. Regis, and W Hotel brands.

GE CAPITAL ASKS TO SHED ‘TOO BIG TO FAIL’ DESIGNATION

GE CAPITAL HAS FILED A request to the Financial Stability Oversight Council to rescind its designation as a nonbank Systemically Important Financial Institution (SIFI).

In other words, it considers itself no longer “too big to fail.”

GE Capital received the SIFI label in 2013, but according to Chairman and CEO Keith Sherin, the label no longer applies.

“Our plan to change our business model, shrink the company and reduce our risk pro-

file has been successful,” he said. “We have completed over 80 percent of our projected asset reductions; exited leveraged lending and U.S. consumer lending; exited nearly all middle market lending; reduced real estate debt by more than 75 percent and real estate equity by 100 percent; and reduced outstanding commercial paper almost 90 percent.”

General Electric has been refocusing its efforts on technology and manufacturing over the past several months. The company announced March 30 that it is selling its GE Asset Management division in Stamford to Boston-based asset management firm State Street Corp. for a reported $485 million.

GE Capital’s March 31 request came one day after a federal judge granted MetLife’s request that its SIFI designation be dropped.

— Kevin Zimmerman

ANBANG ABRUPTLY QUITS STARWOOD TALKS MERE DAYS AFTER STARWOOD HOTELS and Resorts Worldwide said it was expecting a potentially “superior proposal” to Marriott International’s for acquiring its 1,200-plus properties, second suitor Anbang Insurance Group Co. of China abruptly withdrew from a reported $14 billion takeover offer.

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BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH

Steve Wozniak: Don’t be afraid to take risks and create something new

rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

W

hile Steve Jobs was long the face of Apple Inc. and credited with leading its iPod and iPhone inventions that grew it into the billion dollar business today, the original products the company made came from another Steve.

That’s Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple. Wozniak was at Manhattanville College April 5 to speak about his career and the current state of the tech industry as part of the college’s Castle Conversation series.

Wozniak’s impact on the industry and even the people packing the roomy Reid Castle in Purchase, was succinctly noted in the introduction given by Manoush Zomorodi, the event’s host and the host and managing editor of the WNYC show "Note to Self."

“That thing you were tapping on all day, you have Steve Wozniak to thank for that,” Zomorodi said.

Wozniak started his story, naturally, at the beginning. His days as a teenager, where he said shyness drove him to focus intensely on studying computers outside of class.

“By the end of high school I had taught myself how to design computers and I practiced over and over,” Wozniak said. “We talk about putting 10,000 hours into something to get very skilled and confident at it… I knew I would always have a job, I wouldn’t even need college.”

But ultimately he did go to school. As a student for a year at the University of Colorado Boulder, he got an A+ in the gradlevel intro to computing class and wrote so many programs that he said he ran the class five times over budget.

Out of money, he returned home to Northern California to study at DeAnza Community College in Cupertino, and then a year at University of California at Berkeley in 1971. He dropped out to save up money for a final year of school, but ultimately didn’t complete college until 1986 at UC Berkeley, by which point he was a multimillionaire from launching Apple.

In between, he worked for several years at Hewlett-Packard, where he was an engineer designing the hottest product at the time — the scientific calculator. It was a job he said he never wanted to leave.

“I wanted to be an engineer for life,” Wozniak said. “I love engineering.”

He said he actually tried to sell the device

he was working on his spare time, which would later be known as the Apple I, to HP, but was turned down five times.

“They would have built a boring machine for engineers to use, because that’s who Hewlett-Packard was in 1975,” Wozniak said.

“The idea that a machine could be inspiring, colorful, have games, it just wasn’t the Hewlett-Packard mentality.”

Of course ultimately he would leave HP to join up with Jobs in founding Apple and launch a personal computing revolution. He described the dynamic between the two — often portrayed as Jobs having the vision and marketing prowess and Wozniak the unmatched technical know-how.

He said Jobs wanted to be “like a Shakespeare, like Isaac Newtown, people who really changed lives and moved things forward,” Wozniak said. “Me? I just wanted to be in a laboratory.”

It was in the early part of this relationship that Wozniak developed the Apple II computer. The computer had the color and games he described while comparing his vision against HP’s.

“It was a device that would change the world,” Wozniak said.

He left Apple in 1985 and has since been inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and

founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit digital rights group. He also wrote a New York Times bestseller, his autobiography, “iWoz: From Computer Greek to Cult Icon.”

Wozniak was asked his thoughts on technology’s impact on personal privacy by an audience member.

“I get a little bit saddened that we lost part of our privacy and ownership of things,” Wozniak said, citing user agreements such as Facebook’s, which he said forces people to give up the ownership of their photos and other content.

Zomorodi asked Wozniak if the business world was now a place that better accommodates people like him, who can design and create new things. While forward-thinking executives and CEOs once dominated the business landscape, “the geeks have inherited the Earth,” Zomorodi said.

But Wozniak questioned if the world wasn’t always that way.

“Didn’t we always have geeks?” Wozniak said. “Copernicus, Aristotle, all the way back in history.”

But he added the message these so-called geeks receive may have shifted for the better.

“Start something, create something, and you can have success,” Wozniak said.

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BY ANDI GRAY

Be ready to step up to the challenge of growth A major referral source for us is gearing up for a big summer push. That’s the good news. The bad news is that they are worried if we can we keep up. This is a great problem to have, but we need to solve it. How do we assure them that we can meet their needs? This will be a big leap forward for us.

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: First, make sure you want the influx. Assuming you do want the work, build plans to gear up and assign people to implement those plans. Put someone in charge of monitoring workflow and quality. Meet with your staff to fill them in on what’s expected. Build in time to celebrate successes and let off steam.

Big leaps forward can be both exciting and scary. Check on your history with this referral source. Have things worked out well with them in the past? Do you make a good profit on the work they send to you? Any

problems with nickel and diming you after the fact? Do they play fair?

Think about how well this offer fits in with your long-term plans. Is the work right up your alley in terms of what your company does well? Does this lead to a robust future or simply give you a one-time bump?

How much of your resources will you have to commit? What else might you ignore in the process?

To gear up for a busy season, you might need additional resources. Use recruiters or put someone on staff who has experience recruiting. Ask them to build lists of candidates to talk to and start pulling in resumes now. If you’ll need additional managers, hire them now, and get them building their own crews.

You’ll need to talk to your bank now in order to line up the funds to ramp up. Ask your banker for an extension to your credit line to handle the ramp-up period. Make a list of expenses you will incur before revenue starts flowing. Ensure conditions of success can be met by setting standards for getting paid once you invoice the referral source. Find out if you can get deposits for

work on hand, to manage cash flow.

Talk to vendors about the increases in supplies you’ll be ordering this year. Ask for extended payment terms and discounts on quantity orders. Line up back-up vendors in case your primary sources have trouble keeping up.

Get your equipment serviced now. Find out what’s in good working order and make a list of what needs to be replaced. It could cost you more to service equipment than it would to buy new. Anything that you’re questioning about whether to replace it, factor in the opportunity cost – if the equipment is down, you can’t work and then you won’t be able to invoice for the lost hours or days.

Talk to other customers about their plans. Find out if everyone is gearing up or if it’s just this referral source. Think about who else you’ll need to service and make a plan for how to do that – most likely your busiest times will be everyone’s busiest times.

Lay out a weekly projection of how work will flow in. Set standards for work quality. Have a manager build spreadsheets so that everyone can see how workload

and quality are doing. Figure out how to automate people in the field so they can get real-time data.

Pull people in to talk about the opportunity and what it means for the company, including employees. Consider putting a hold on vacations during the busiest weeks.

Ask everyone to get involved in brainstorming how to handle the work. Make sure to plan time to celebrate and let off steam, Friday afternoon cookouts or even a party once the job is done.

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “The Basics of Process Mapping, 2nd Edition,” by Robert Damelio.

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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HEALTH CARE

Demand for primary care services drives growth of urgent care clinics

BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com

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wners of AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care Danbury, formerly known as Doctors Express, have announced the medical group will open a new urgent care medical facility in Danbury this fall, their fourth in the state since 2013.

“We live in a world where fast food and pizza are at your fingertips, but good health care is not,” said co-owner Tom Kelly. “We want to change that.”

Kelly and partner Ron Krippner cite the growing popularity of walk-in urgent care facilities throughout the country as well as here in Connecticut as indicators of the increasing need for fast and affordable health care access, particularly in Danbury.

“We are going to do the same exact thing the ER is going to if you come in with the flu or a broken leg. The difference is we cost about a tenth of the ER and you are in and out within an hour generally speaking.”

— Tom Kelly

According to the company, there are approximately 50 AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care locations throughout the Northeast, making it the largest chain of urgent care centers in the region.

Gene Buccini, a Western Connecticut State University professor of management specializing in health care, said there are a number of forces driving the rise of urgent

care centers including the masses of newly insured individuals under the Affordable Care Act and a shortage of primary care physicians.

Both Kelly and Buccini cite monthlong waits for general advanced screening appointments such as physicals as a personal testament to the shortage of primary care physicians.

Not only is the ACA bringing new patients into the health care system, but many of these patients often do not have primary care physicians, which Kelly said has seen firsthand at his facilities.

“A phenomenon we were not expecting is we got people off the couch and into the health care system — people who hadn’t been to the doctor in ten years, people who don’t have primary care doctors,” he said. “About 30 percent of our patients don’t have a primary care doctor.”

In its first year of operation Kelly’s urgent care centers identified 20 previously unknown cases of diabetes in patients, he said.

Kelly and Krippner’s new facility, set to open at 74 Newtown Road, follows two other Danbury facilities at 2 Main St., opened in March 2013, and 100 Mill Plain Road, which opened this past spring.

The pair’s third location in West Hartford opened in June 2014. In addition to the impending Danbury location this fall, an urgent care center in New Britain is also planned for this summer.

The two current Danbury facilities serve walk-in patients throughout the region, including Bethel, Brookfield and Newtown as well Pawling and Brewster across the border in New York.

According to the medical group, at all of their centers, patients are treated under the care of local Board Certified Doctors, Physician Assistants and APRNs. All doctors are also USCIS Certified Civil Surgeons, and able to perform full immigration physicals as well. They are able to treat a variety of ailments including viruses and infections, cuts and fractures to ear, eye, and skin issues. The new Danbury facility will have its own on-site laboratory, pharmacy and x-ray equipment enabling doctors to diag-

Tom Kelly, right, cuts the ribbon with co-owner Ron Krippner for their first AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care center in Danbury in 2013. Photo courtesy of AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care Danbury

nose and treat illnesses and injuries as well as dispense medication to patients.

“We are going to do the same exact thing the ER is going to if you come in with the flu or a broken leg,” said Kelly. “The difference is we cost about a tenth of the ER and you are in and out within an hour generally speaking.”

Money is certainly a driving factor in the rise of urgent care centers, said Buccini.

“As the health care industry consolidates, and you have more and more larger systems, the hospitals need primary care physicians to drive business to its own specialist and its own hospitals,” he said. “By having urgent centers in the community hospitals now have a mechanism to drive business to their system.”

And as hospitals continue to focus on advanced and specialized services, urgent care centers are picking up more of the routine treatments which have been burdening emergency rooms, said Kelly.

“Folks are running in and clogging up these emergency department s with cold and flu stuff and minor injuries,” he said.

“Really they have no business being in the emergency department. It’s driving a ton of costs into the health care system.”

Along with urgent care issues, AFC Urgent Care Danbury also provides physicals and vaccinations for school, sports, immigration, DOT and pre-employment in addition to an occupational health program for employers, providing care for Workers’ Compensation cases and employee-related testing, such as drug screening and hearing tests.

The new health center is expected to create about 20 new jobs for the east side of Danbury.

“We are local guys investing our own money in a medical center to take care of folks in our community,” said Krippner.

“Unlike many private equity investors entering the urgent care space, we are not interested in simply opening and quickly flipping an operation. Rather, we are in it for the long haul — we want AFC Doctors Express to make a positive contribution to our communities and to the future of Connecticut’s health care landscape.”

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BY JULIE REVELANT

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Five marketing mistakes that cost your health care organization patients

ou might have world-class doctors, state-of-the-art technology and exceptional wellness programs. But when it comes to marketing, you could be making crucial mistakes that are preventing you from attracting and retaining patients.

Here are five of the most common mistakes health care organizations make and what you can do to solve them.

YOUR WEBSITE IS WEAK If your content isn’t clear, concise and written specifically for the patients you want to attract, you might as well not have a website. You know what also sends prospective patients running? Poor navigation, broken links and dated design. When people visit your website, they need to see themselves at your practice and feel like valued patients before they ever walk in the door. Remember, it’s about them, not you. Your website should always include a strong call-to-action such as a free report or your newsletter sign-up, a list of services, an about page, contact information including email that’s easy to find and a blog with valuable content that is updated

two to three times a week.

YOU DON’T HAVE AN EMAIL MAILING LIST Email marketing is still one of the most effective ways to generate new leads and keep your patients engaged. Yet so many medical practices and health care organizations either miss this opportunity or only send a newsletter when the motivation strikes. One of the best ways to grow your list is to have a clear call-to-action on your website. Offer a freebie such as a guide, a gym membership discount or a collection of healthy recipes in exchange for email addresses. Continue to create new content and send your newsletter on a regular basis.

YOU MISS THE MARK ON MEMBER ENGAGEMENT When you bring on new patients, keeping them engaged is the best way to lower attrition and costs and generate referrals. In fact, according to a Commonwealth Fundsupported study, patients with the lowest “activation scores,” or those who were able to make informed health care choices and manage their medical conditions, had predicted average health care costs that were 8 percent

higher than those patients with the highest activation scores. Although you may not be a concierge medicine practice, thinking like

When you bring on new patients, keeping them engaged is the best way to lower attrition and costs and generate referrals. one can help keep your patients engaged.

Welcome new patients with an information packet, have a staff member call to thank them for joining the practice and follow up after visits to answer questions that may have come up. You might also consider hosting informal meet-and-greet sessions and special events.

TARGETING PATIENTS WITH ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL CONTENT It’s certainly easier to send the same newsletter to all of your patients. But not customizing the content for individual patients

costs you an opportunity to help them stay engaged in their care. By using personal health data and demographics, it’s easy to target your patients with content customized for them. For example, you can send a collection of plant-based recipes for those patients with high blood pressure or FAQs about vaccines to parents of your pediatric patients.

USING THE WRONG CHANNELS If you only use one type of channel, chances are you’re missing opportunities to generate leads and keep your patients engaged. For example, sending emails and text messages to your 25-year-old patients will be much more effective than your 80-year-old patients who prefer direct mail. Look at demographics, historical data and opt-in preferences to determine the most effective channels to communicate with your patients and keep in mind that they must be channels your patients understand and use regularly.

Julie Revelant is a journalist, health care marketing writer and copywriter and the owner of Revelant Writing LLC in Bethel. She can be reached at 917-524-9287 or by email at julie@revelantwriting.com.

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THE LIST

Largest Thrifts & Savings THRIFTS AND SAVINGS BANKS

Fairfield County

Ranked by total assets.

Name, Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website Number of branches in the county

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Union Savings Bank

226 Main St., Danbury, Conn. 06813 830-4200 • unionsavings.com

Fairfield County Bank

150 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, Conn. 06877 438-6518 • fairfieldcountybank.com

First County Bank

160 Atlantic St., Stamford, Conn. 06904 462-4401 • firstcountybank.com

Newtown Savings Bank

39 Main St., Newtown, Conn. 06470 426-4440 • nsbonline.com

Savings Bank of Danbury 220 Main St., Danbury, Conn. 06813 743-3849 • sbdanbury.com

Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust

100 Field Point Road, Greenwich, Conn. 06830 413-9302 • fieldpointprivate.com

Total assets $

Total deposits $

Bank equity capital $

Year-to-date net income $

Year-to-date return on assets %

Year-to-date return on equity %

2.12 billion

1.67 billion

217.1 million

12.03 million

0.54

5.73

1.53 billion

1.25 billion

177.98 million

9.18 million

0.59

5.3

1.43 billion

1.01 billion

123.5 million

5.08 million

0.35

4.15

1.08 billion

786.5 million

81.3 million

5.04 million

0.69

6.88

919.89 million

702.67 million

93.5 million

6.22 million

0.78

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798.04 million

612.96 million

84.9 million

2.72 million

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This list is a sampling of thrifts and savings banks located in the region. If you would like to be included on our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

Note:

Total assets and deposits and bank equity capital numbers are accurate as of Dec. 31, 2015.

Information collected from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., fdic.gov.

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS-FILED JFS Inc., Stamford. Filed by Robert A. Ziegler. $25,000 in favor of East Haven Builders Supply, East Haven. Property: 1340 High Ridge Road, Stamford.

Filed March 18.

ATTACHMENTS RELEASED Cribbins, Michelle Nicole and Matthew G. Cribbins, New Canaan. Released by Richard C. Stewart. $15,000 in favor of Phillip S. Schoonmaker III and Emily S. Schoonmaker, New Canaan. Property: 43 Gower Road, New Canaan. Filed March 11.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL 347 Courtland Avenue Associates LLC, Stamford, contractor for self.

Construct a second-story addition on an existing commercial space at 347 Courtland Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

A P Construction, contractor for Landmark Square 1-6 LLC. Demolish the interior of an existing commercial space at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

A.P. Construction, Stamford, contractor for ESRT Merrittview LLC. Demolish the interior of an existing commercial space at 383 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $38,000.

Filed March 23.

A.P. Construction, Stamford, contractor for ESRT Merrittview LLC. Demolish the interior of an existing commercial space at 383 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $76,000.

Filed March 23.

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Al Madany Islamic Center, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remove the pews in a religious facility at 1 Union Park, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000.

Filed March 22.

FJ Dahill Co., New Haven, contractor for DRS Industries. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 141 North Ave., Building 3, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed March 23.

Reynolds Renovations, contractor for St. Anthony Church. Remodel the basement in an existing commercial space at 149 S. Pine Creek, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,600. Filed March 22.

Bayberry Building, contractor for Urstadt & Biddle. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 25 Old Kingston Highway, Darien. Estimated cost: $105,000. Filed March 7.

Forstone Management Associates LLC, contractor for Nine West Broad Property LLC. Perform an interior fitout in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 9 W. Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $180,500.

Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Rothber, Mark, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Alter the interior of an existing commercial space at 2925 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 24.

Bismark Construction Company Inc., Milford, contractor for St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Construct five exam rooms in an existing commercial space at 1640 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $150,000.

Filed March 22.

C.E. Floyd Company Inc., contractor for Fairfield County Day School.

Remove and rebuild the ice rink in an existing commercial space at 3015 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $860,000. Filed March 24.

Carver Foundation, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remove the walls in a tech center and install corridor windows at 7 Academy St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed March 15.

Cassella, Jerry, Waterbury, contractor for People’s Bank. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed March 24.

Div Dunham 35 LLC, Boston, Mass., contractor for self. Remodel the lobby, cafeteria and dining area in an existing single-family residence at 200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $223,000. Filed March 21.

Eaddy, King, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Construct a new accessory building on the property of an existing commercial space at 435 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed March 21.

Elite Development Corp., Southport, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 542 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $230,000. Filed March 21.

Fairfield County Investment, Fairfield, contractor for self. Change use of ownership at 235 Main Ave., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed March 21.

Firetree Ltd., Williamsport, Pa., contractor for self. Demolish the interior of an existing commercial space at 17 Quintard Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 21.

FJ Dahill Co., New Haven, contractor for DRS Industries. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 141 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed March 23.

Harwill Homes Inc., Short Hills, N.Y., contractor for self. Replace the tenant in an existing commercial space at 330 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed March 15.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 4070 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000.

Filed March 22.

Infinity Group, Bloomfield, contractor for the town of New Canaan. Renovate two restrooms and two offices in an existing commercial space at 3 Farm Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $54,000. Filed March 17.

Maher, James R., contractor for Roxbury Swim and Tennis Club Inc. Replace the wading pool in an existing commercial space at 240 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Maher, James R., contractor for Roxbury Swim and Tennis Club Inc. Install a new wading pool in the property of an existing commercial space at 240 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Merritt 7 Venture LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install a workstation in an existing commercial space at 601 Merritt 7, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed March 17.

Nations Roof of New England LLC, contractor for Summer Street Equity LLC. Install a roof system in an existing commercial space at Summer Street, Unit 395, Stamford. Estimated cost: $129,600. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

OBC Roofing LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Joaquin Matian. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 421 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $19,500. Filed March 23.

Pustola and Associates, Naugatuck, contractor for One Commerce Drive LLC. Pour the foundation for a new commercial building at 2135 Commerce Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed March 23.

Sillo Construction LLC, New Canaan, contractor for LJ 18 Properties LLC. Construct a new two-story single-family residence with a basement and a mechanical room at 18 Locust Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $622,000. Filed March 16.

Site Acquisitions Inc., contractor for Long Ridge Fire Company Inc. Remove and replace existing antennas at an existing commercial building at 366 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Stamford Sign & Graphics, Stamford, contractor for Garden Homes Residential LP. Install vinyl letters over the storefront in an existing commercial space at 1032 Hope St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

United Cleaning, Middlefield, contractor for Raleigh Persuad. Repair fire damage to an existing commercial space at 3110 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed March 21.

United Properties North, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 360 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2 million.

Filed March 22.

WC McBride Contractors, Bridgeport, contractor for 1027 Fairfield Ave. LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 1027 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed March 21.

Weldtek LLC, New Milford, contractor for Bradan McDermott and Lauren McDermott. Install a wood stove in an existing commercial space at 36 Allen Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,600. Filed March 18.

RESIDENTIAL 135 Southfield Avenue LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Relocated and dismantle a shed on the property of an existing single-family residence at 135 Southfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

A Pro Builders Inc., Monroe, contractor for Charles Pignatelli and Barbara S. Pignatelli. Add a kitchen and patio to an existing single-family residence at 299 Weed St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed March 2.

AAA Bongiorno Carting & Demo, Stamford, contractor for Richard L. Selvala and Kristin B. Selvala. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 90 Country Club Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000.

Filed March 15.

Better Built Basements LLC, Berlin, contractor for Mathew Glovaski.

Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence for a family room at 14 Avon St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,700. Filed March 22.

Bigosinski, Jacek L. and Hanna Bigosinski, New Canaan, contractor for self. Add a deck and a bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 962 Silvermine Road, New Canaan.

Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed March 1.

Brezany, Juraj, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Replace the windows and doors on an existing single-family residence at 127 Four Brooks Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000.

Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Built Rite Home Solutions, Meriden, contractor for Abraham Vasquez. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 97 Livingston Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed March 21.

Bumstead, Janet, Norwalk, contractor for self. Replace the windows and vinyl siding on an existing singlefamily residence at 36 Styles Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $24,800.

Filed March 18.

Canessa Home Improvement, Norwalk, contractor for Eugene Hopkins. Add a two-car garage, family room, mudroom, bathroom, basement, kitchen and bedroom to an existing single-family residence at 1 McAllister Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed March 14.

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Carpentry Unlimited, Stamford, contractor for Anna F. Gass and Phillip J. Gass. Construct a one-story onecar garage with an attached roof deck at 198 Bridle Path Lane, New Canaan.

Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 23.

Connecticut Basement Systems Inc., Seymour, contractor for Sherman M. Bull and Peggy R. Bull. Finish a family room and storage area in an existing single-family residence at 181 South Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed March 4.

Construction Resources Inc., Farmington, contractor for ISWR Owners LLC. Construct a new six-story superstructure with parking garages at 61 Wall St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $32 million. Filed March 18.

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THE BRUCE’S ANNUAL ICON AWARDS Greenwich’s Bruce Museum is recognizing nine figures in the art world at its seventh annual Icon Awards in the Arts benefit, Wednesday, April 20, 5:30 p.m., 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich. The honorees include: Neil Jenney, artist; Richard Armstrong, museum professional; Lucy Freeman Sandler, medievalist and professor; Irving Sandler,

art critic, historian and professor; Alice Pack Melly, Bruce Museum patron; Sherry and Joel Mallin, passionate art collectors; and Lucy Mitchell-Innes and David Nash, art dealers. Proceeds are to benefit exhibitions and educational programs at the museum. For more, contact Becky Conelias at bconelias@brucemuseum.org.

WOMEN SUPPORT CAUSES CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS The Women’s Business Council, an arm of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, is hosting “Women Not Objects,” its sixth annual Conversations with Extraordinary Women panel discussion about anti-bullying, equal opportunities and improving people’s lives, April 21 at the Matrix Conference Center in Danbury. This year’s panelists include: Ma-

donna Badger, founder of Badger & Winters, an advertising, branding and design agency; Candace Owens, founder of socialautopsy.com, an anti-bullying website; and Valerie Jensen, president of SPHERE, an organization that enriches the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. For more, contact JoAnn Cueva at joann@danburychamber.com.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING OPERATION FUEL HELPS 40,000 HOUSEHOLDS Hartford-based Operation Fuel — a nonprofit providing emergency energy assistance through its statewide network of fuel banks to lower-income working families and individuals in financial crisis — has raised more than $17 million for more than 40,000 Connecticut households over the past 32 years through its Add-a-Dollar program. Operation Fuel uses 100 percent of the donations made to this program for energy assistance. The

program provides utility customers with the option to donate when paying their monthly utility bills by check or online. This past fiscal year, Operation Fuel provided more than $3.6 million in energy assistance, of which $584,610 was raised through the Add-a-Dollar program, $460,011 from utility customers’ donations and $124,599 provided by shareholder-matching funds. Donations can be made online at operationfuel.org.

CARTUS WELCOMES SMITH TO TEAM Danbury-based Cartus Corp., an international relocation service, appointed Jana Smith as director of business development for the Southeast region. Smith, a relocation industry executive with more than 20 years experience, will focus on both domestic and international business

development in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. An employee of Cartus for 11 years, Smith previously served as director of client services. She holds a bachelor’s in political science and communication studies from California State University, Sacramento.

ANGEL COMMERCIAL WINS COSTAR AWARD CoStar Group Inc., a commercial real estate market information and marketing services provider, recognized Angel Commercial LLC of Southport as a top-producing brokerage firm in the Westchester and Southern Connecticut marketplace for the 11th consecutive year.

Angel Commercial, a real estate brokerage firm spe-

cializing in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of office, industrial, multifamily and retail properties, received the 2015 CoStar Power Broker Award for top-leasing firm. Jon Angel, president, also received awards for his personal performance as a top broker in 2015 from CoStar.

KAMCO PARTNERS WITH HOUSATONIC HABITAT KAMCO Supply Corporation of New England, a building material distribution company with a facility in Danbury, donated the insulation for Housatonic Habitat for Humanity’s current construction project at 18 Greenfield Court in New Milford. Housatonic Habitat is the local

Habitat for Humanity affiliate of a nonprofit, Christian housing organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the greater Danbury area. This local arm of the philanthropy has served Western Connecticut since 1991 and has built 27 homes for 27 families.

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

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FUNDRAISER YIELDS SUCCESS The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford (BGCS) raised more than $300,000 at its 2016 City Chic Fundraiser, Thursday, March 24 at the Stamford Center for the Arts.

More than 350 guests attended, including Mayor David Martin and State Sen. Toni Boucher.

The event awarded three major BGCS sponsors, including: Corporate Partnership Award to the law firm of Shipman & Goodwin LLP; Guardian of the Community Award to Dominic Franchella, owner of Stamford Ford Lincoln; and Lifetime Achievement Award to John Griswold of Stamford.

From left, Scott Centrella, president of the BGCS board; Christine Larsen, chief development officer, BGCS; Mike Cotela, executive director, BGCS: Dominic Franchella, awardee; John Griswold, awardee; Karyn Ward, event chairwoman, City Chic; and Andy Zeitlin and Michael Widland of Shipman & Goodwin LLP, awardee. Photograph courtesy Minush Photography.

Dawn Rudenko Albert

Grace Pan

Holland & Knight, a law firm with an office in Stamford, expanded its intellectual property practice on the East Coast with the addition of partners Grace Pan and Dawn Rudenko Albert, who will reside in the firm’s New York and Stamford offices respectively. Previously, Pan was a partner with Orrick and Rudenko Albert with Dickstein Shapiro. Pan is an intellectual property counselor and litigator with a focus on patent disputes. Rudenko Albert’s practice covers a range of intellectual property areas, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights.

STAMFORD CHAMBER PRESENTS ‘MONEY CAN BUY YOU HAPPINESS’

From left, Robert Schlump and Marie Schlump with baristas Christine Zink and Gina Brice at the recent awards ceremony.

PATRIOT BANK DONATES $40K OF FURNITURE TO NONPROFIT Stamford-based Patriot Bank National Association donated $40,000 worth of furniture to the Bridgeport-based Center for Family Justice, a nonprofit providing free, confidential services to more than 8,500 victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse from across Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull.

The Center for Family Justice was scheduled to celebrate the grand opening of a facility offering both trauma-informed services and coordinated care in Bridgeport with furniture donated by Patriot Bank, April 4. The donation

DATES APRIL 12

CAFÉ XPRESSO VOTED NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Caf Xpresso in Newtown was named “New Business of the Year” by the Newtown Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club for its 12th annual Newtown “Business of the Year” recognition program. The Chamber and Rotary celebrate the achievements of companies that have consistently displayed excellence in serving their customers and supporting the community.

Café Xpresso, owned by Robert and Marie Schlump, has a menu that includes breakfast, sandwiches, salads and pastries, in addition to artisan coffees, teas and fruit smoothies. The café is open seven days a week and is located at 150 S. Main St., Newtown. For more, visit cafexpressonewtown.com.

HOLLAND & KNIGHT EXPANDS ON EAST COAST

From left, Sasha Collins, child advocate; Marlon Ramnanan, prevention educator; and Debra A. Greenwood, president and CEO of the Center for Family Justice.

for the 21,000-square-foot center will alleviate expenses of up to

$40,000, the equivalent of helping more than 735 victims.

The Stamford Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Money Can Buy You Happiness,” an educational seminar planned

by The Women’s Leadership Council and sponsored by United Bank, Tuesday, April 19, 5:30-9 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, 2701 Summer St., Stamford. The seminar will be presented by Patty Ann Tublin, founder and CEO of Relationship Toolbox LLC in Stamford and author of “Money Can Buy You Happiness: Secrets Women Need to Know to Get Paid What They Are Worth.” The first 50 registrants will receive

Patty Ann Tublin

an autographed copy of Tublin’s book. For more, visit thestamfordchamber.com.

WESTERN CONNECTICUT HEALTH NETWORK WELCOMES FRIERSON Danbury-based Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) named Catherine W. Frierson as senior vice president of human resources. Frierson’s responsibilities include overseeing the development, design and administration of the network’s human resource programming in support of the organizational goals and strategic initiatives. Frierson is joining WCHN from GE, where she served as senior human resources manager for GE Capital Americas. She holds a bachelor’s in psychology and

The Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management is hosting, “The Role of Cultural Fit in the Hiring Process,” a networking event led by Susan Lesser, cofounder and president of nPlusOne Group, 5:30 p.m. networking and 6 p.m. dinner and program at The Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Ave., Norwalk. For more, visit soctshrm.org.

SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Darien Library are presenting “Credit 101: How to Understand & Improve Your Credit Score to Enhance Your Business,” a complimentary small-business workshop, 6-8 p.m. at the Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. For more, visit scorefairfieldcounty.org.

APRIL 13 Western Connecticut State University is hosting a percussion ensemble conducted by David Smith, 8 p.m., Veronica Hagman Concert Hall of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. For more, visit wcsu.edu/ svpa/events.asp.

New Milford Hospital is featuring Robert Steele, Connecticut author of “The Curse,” a fact-based novel set against the explosion of casino gambling in Connecticut during the 1990s, as part of its Community Speaker Series, 6 p.m., Robinson Conference Rooms, 21 Elm St., New Milford. For more, contact Susan Twombly at 860-210-5341.

APRIL 14 SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Norwalk Public Library are presenting “Basic Spreadsheet Techniques for Everyday Business,” a complimentary small-business workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave., Norwalk. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. For more, visit scorefairfieldcounty.org.

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Catherine W. Frierson

a master’s in social work from Boston College and a master’s in business administration from Columbia University.

The Diebold Family Cancer Center at New Milford Hospital is hosting a free skin cancer screening, 9 a.m. to noon by appointment only, 21 Elm St., New Milford. The purpose of the screening is early detection and prevention of skin cancer. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-350-1595.

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FACTS Cook, Theodore J., Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 2729 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed March 21.

Cosmos, Michael J., contractor for Adam C. Shapiro. Add an in-ground pool to the property of an existing single-family residence at 60 Tide Mill Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $46,500. Filed March 23.

Creative Masonry and Construction, contractor for Melody Lane Condos. Replace the front steps and railing attached to an existing singlefamily residence at 200 Melody Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $96,000.

Filed March 21.

Csizmadia, Thomas E., Fairfield, contractor for self. Remove the pool in the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 29 Warren Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed March 21.

CT Deck Design Inc., Stamford, contractor for John O’Brien and Amy O’Brien. Replace an existing deck with a new deck at 77 Crooked Trail Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 23.

DiScala, Kyle and George DiScala, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 33 Stonybrook Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $200,000.

Filed March 23.

Double Diamond Construction, Stamford, contractor for Anthony Kolich. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 48 Driftway Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000.

Filed March 15.

Dunning, Katherine A. and James D. Dunning, New Canaan, contractor for self. Renovate the basement and deck attached to an existing single-family residence at 128 Dunning Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed March 8.

E. Leka, Darien, contractor for self.

Finish part of the basement in an existing single-family residence at 566 Hoyt St., Darien. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed March 4.

Flagship Custom Homes LLC, Stamford, contractor for Brian P. Walsh. Demolish the garage on an existing single-family residence at 74 Minivale Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Fox Hill, contractor for D. Gehauer.

Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 7 Woodland Drive, Darien. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed March 4.

Frattaroli, Fran, contractor for Ring’s End. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 204 West Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed March 2.

FSA Construction Services, Wilton, contractor for Douglas Aimee Mueller. Renovate the pool house on the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 122 White Oak Shade Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed March 10.

Gabriele, Alfred Q., New Canaan, contractor for self. Attach a one-anda- half-story barn to a two-car garage on the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 33 Carter St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $100,000.

Filed March 16.

Gesuaddi Const., contractor for Neilson Company. Add a corridor to the third floor of an existing singlefamily residence at 28 Thorndale Circle, Darien. Estimated cost: $20,000.

Filed March 4.

GJC Construction LLC, Bethel, contractor for Erin Foley. Construct a one-story addition to rear of an existing single-family residence at 26 Old Trolley Way, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed March 21.

Gonzalez, Joel, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Rehabilitate a residential building at 247 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed March 21.

JPMorgan Chase, Wichita Falls, Texas, contractor for self. Raise an existing single-family residence and perform interior alterations at 60 Harbor View Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed March 22.

KA Hersey & Sons LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Carly Donohue.

Finish the basement, playroom and gym room in an existing single-family residence at 4 Bittersweet Terrace, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $26,840.

Filed March 22.

Kenneth Warner & Sons, Branford, contractor for Stephanie Kaminsky.

Add a washer and dryer to an existing single-family residence at 4 Neptune Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed March 23.

Kerigan’s Roofing Inc., contractor for John J. Walker and Susan T. Walker. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 175 Old Barn Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $17,850.

Filed March 24.

Klec Properties LLC, New Haven, contractor for 1 Home Campus. Reroof the garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 32 Hillhouse Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 24.

Kojeli, Petrit, Shelton, contractor for EAI LLC. Add fire doors to the interior of an existing single-family residence at 562-566 Capital Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed March 24.

Kruetzer Enterprises Inc., contractor for Richard T. Bruce, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 66 Bertmor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

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Kuliz, Zbigniew, Norwalk, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 10 N. Taylor Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed March 16.

L A Barnaby & Sons Inc., contractor for Rose F. Mauro. Remove and rebuild the deck attached to an existing single-family residence at 785 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed March 22.

Langan, Gerard, Winsted, contractor for Colin Dacres. Install the handrails on an existing single-family residence at 72-74 Prince St., Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed March 24.

Lecher Development LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Paul Lucy E. Koo. Add to an existing single-family residence at 148 West Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $625,000. Filed March 22.

Ledgebrook Condominium Association, Norwalk, contractor for self.

Replace the rear deck in an existing single-family residence at 102.5 Gillies Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $23,790. Filed March 16.

McDonald, Linda J. and James McDonald, Fairfield, contractor for self.

Remodel the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 174 Stonybrook Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed March 22.

Meehan, Timothy, contractor for John R. Gehr. Add an in-ground pool to the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 80 Avalon Court, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $65,000.

Filed March 21.

Midland Construction, contractor for Haverstick. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 8 Stonewall Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed March 2.

Mota, Helio, contractor for Marguerite R. Sparacino. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 175 Blackberry Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Murphy, Richard E., contractor for Nancy M. Webber. Replace the inground pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 40 Treasure Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed March 22.

FIGURES Oly Mattera Contracting Company Inc., contractor for Laura Nathason Knobloch. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 1107 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 22.

P. Casinelli Construction, New Canaan, contractor for Greenleaf Properties LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 85 Carter St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed March 10.

Palavrtic, Edin, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new swimming pool with retaining walls and drainage improvements on the property of an existing single-family residence at 94 Old Logging Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $155,000.

Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Patrick, Andrew, Norwalk, contractor for self. Finish the area in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 49 George Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed March 24.

Patrignelli, Susan, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the flooring, countertop, kitchen sink and family room in an existing single-family residence at 32 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed March 18.

Persa LLC, Ansonia, contractor for A1Z7 LLC. Construct an attached rear deck to an existing single-family residence and remodel the kitchen at 32 Glasser St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 23.

Petrucci Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a new two-and-one-half story superstructure with a two-car garage, rear deck, unfinished basement, unfinished attic, four bedrooms and three bathrooms at 3 Blue Mountain Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed March 22.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Brigit E. Huwyler, et al. Replace the windows on the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 11 Glendale Circle, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,870.

Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Patsy W. Piro, et al. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 84 Leonard St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,255. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Nurzia Construction Corp., contractor for Tyler J. Shea. Renovate the foyer, family room, dining room, bedroom and kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 22 Sound Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $167,285.

Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Richard Magda. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 17 William St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $22,531. Filed March 24.

Olwyn, Fagan, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a family room, deck, office and porch to an existing single-family residence at 165 Club Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Vance Fazzino. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 17 Ponus Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,863. Filed March 17.

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Professional Home Builders & Design, contractor for Ronald R. Cognetta, et al. Rebuild the front porch and change the roof on an existing single-family residence at 24 Burwood Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

Pro-Star Builders LLC, contractor for Stephen T. Bowers. Remodel the kitchen and mudroom in an existing single-family residence at 202 Morehouse Highway, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $34,000. Filed March 21.

Riga LLC, Norwalk, contractor for John Palmer and Christine Palmer.

Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 8 Vespucci Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $14,350.

Filed March 18.

Rocksolid Construction LLC, contractor for Jennifer Bramlette Page.

Renovate the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 462 Ocean Drive West, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between March 21 and March 25.

S. Cruz Construction, Shelton, contractor for Joe DeVellis. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 450 Catherine St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,650. Filed March 24.

Sears Home Improvement, Rocky Hill, contractor for Jeremy King. Replace the front door on an existing single-family residence at 7 Pheasant Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,803. Filed March 15.

Shoreline Pools, Stamford, contractor for James D. Dunning III and Katherine A. Dunning. Construct an in-ground pool with a spa on the property of an existing single-family residence at 128 Dunning Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $100,000.

Filed March 21.

Signature Pools Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Jack Jennifer Murphy.

Demolish a pool and spa attached to an existing single-family residence at 140 Stoneleigh Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 15.

Skyline Solar LLC, Hamilton, N.J., contractor for Michael Alexander.

Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 14 Christy St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed March 17.

Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Shair Khokhar. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 112 Baros St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $5,865. Filed March 24.

Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Donald Scalise. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 34 Lamplighter Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $3,525. Filed March 21.

Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Patrick J. McInerney. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 528 Lalley Blvd., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,016.

Filed March 21.

Solimine Contracting LLC, Danbury, contractor for Shari Wintermute. Renovate the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 21 Cavray Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed March 17.

Stambaugh, Dana, Darien, contractor for self. Finish part of the basement in an existing single-family residence at 106 Colony Road Extension, Darien. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 4.

Stanley Construction, Seymour, contractor for the city of Norwalk.

Renovate the lobby area in an existing single-family residence at 11 Ingalls Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $84,700. Filed March 15.

Sunny House LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Byrne. Renovate the kitchen and front porch attached to an existing single-family residence at 3 June Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed March 24.

SunRun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, Calif., contractor for Licinius Gonzalez and Julia Gonzalez. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 31 Heather Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,462. Filed March 22.

SunRun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, Calif., contractor for Joseph Derr. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 6 Frank St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,462. Filed March 22.

Swimm Pools Inc., Darien, contractor for Sara J. Langrick and Robert J. Langrick. Install a swimming pool and patio on the property of an existing single-family residence at 68 Wardwell Drive, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed March 11.

Swimm Pools Inc., contractor for Valerie Cohen. Add an in-ground pool to the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 84 Christie Hill, Darien. Estimated cost: $94,000. Filed March 8.

Tarzia Contracting, Stamford, contractor for KC7 LLC. Demolish part of an existing single-family residence at 202 Main St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed March 9.

Taylor, Ronnie, Norwalk, contractor for self. Finish the family room in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 65 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000.

Filed March 24.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Kevin Bryck and Elizabeth Bryck.

Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 171 Grumman Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $36,444.

Filed March 15.

FACTS The Michaud Group LLC, Fairfield, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new two-and-one-half story single-family residence with a front porch and a two-car attached garage at 247 Northwood Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $320,000. Filed March 24.

Tiefenthaler Construction, Norwalk, contractor for Jay Davenport.

Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 9 Homewood Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed March 4.

Today’s Home Improvements LLC, Stamford, contractor for Mitchell McComb and Stephen Hewitt. Renovate the deck attached to an existing single-family residence at 56 Twin Pond Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 25.

Total Pool & Spa LLC, Newtown, contractor for Brian V. Otero. Install a swimming pool and spa on the property of an existing single-family residence at 18 Lantern Ridge Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $80,000.

Filed March 11.

Vadas, James T., contractor for Michael Deweger, et al. Install a foam composite wall in an existing singlefamily residence at 26 Arnold Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $65,000.

Filed between March 21 and March 25.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Dila Gjelevic, Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Eric G. Blomberg, Bridgeport. 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, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem proper.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055759-S. Filed March 21.

New Vision Wood Floors LLC, et al., Trumbull. Filed by George Legierse, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Eric G. Blomberg, Bridgeport.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055761-S. Filed March 21.

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ASAP Contracting LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by USAC LLC, Newport Beach, Calif. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kellie A. Vazzano LLC, Stamford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this construction suit against the defendants alleging that they were hired to make improvements on the premises owned by the plaintiff.

The defendants allegedly removed support beams when making repairs, causing the roof to collapse.

The plaintiff claims damages, punitive damages, costs, attorney fees and such other relief as the court may deem fair and equitable.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055775-S. Filed March 22.

WRT CT Avenue LLC, et al., Yonkers, N.Y. Filed by Jeffrey Babey, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport. 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 remove ice from their parking lot.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055799-S. Filed March 23.

Anselmo Plumbing & Heating LLC, et al., Oakdale. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. 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 promissory note provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $44,365 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment.

The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as the court shall deem just and equitable.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055779-S. Filed March 22.

Hartford Fire Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Allan B. Edgar, White Plains, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert Shrage, Ventura, Ribeiro, Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants 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 defendants.

The plaintiff claims money damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem proper.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055815-S. Filed March 24.

1610 Post Road LLC, et al., Fairfield.

Filed by Dianne Kelly, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carter Mario Injury Lawyers, North Haven. 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 remove ice from their stairs. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055785-S. Filed March 22.

Ingersoll Rand Co., et al., Hartford.

Filed by Herbert E. Eldridge III, Griswold. Plaintiff’s attorney: Embry and Neusner, Groton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that he was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055819-S. Filed March 24.

Sentinel Insurance Company Ltd., Hartford. Filed by Francis Bush, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael J. Rosnick, Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler, Bridgeport.

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, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem proper.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055789-S. Filed March 22.

Robles Construction LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Maria Regina Barbosa, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christina Hanna, Stamford. 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 remove ice from their driveway. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055820-S. Filed March 24.

FIGURES General Electric Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Herbert E. Eldridge III, Griswold. Plaintiff’s attorney: Embry and Neusner, Groton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that he was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff.

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

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055822-S. Filed March 24.

D’Addario Industries Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Walter Bevel, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bruce J. Corrigan Jr., Westport. 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 remove ice from their parking lot. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6055823-S. Filed March 24.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT American Commerce Insurance Co., et al., Webster, Mass. Filed by Teresa Dahlmeyer, Newtown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bai, Pollock, Blueweiss & Mulcahey PC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants 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 defendants.

The plaintiff claims money damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem proper.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019450-S. Filed March 21.

Flexo Converters USA Inc., Meridan. Filed by Eastern Adhesive Systems Technology Inc., New Milford.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Jowdy & Jowdy, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for merchandise and services provided to the defendant.

The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $17,550, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims damages, costs, interest and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019457-S. Filed March 22.

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DR. Harpaz LLC, et al., Ridgefield.

Filed by Cach LLC, Denver, Colo.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Nazish Nomani, Beverly, Mass. 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 account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $24,399 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, court costs and such other and further relief as may be required.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019467-S. Filed March 23.

Candlewood Valley Heating and Air Conditioning LLC, et al., New Milford. Filed by Danbury Winair Co., Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Karen M. Riggio, Stamford. 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 heating and air conditioning supplies provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $39,528 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as the court deems proper.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019472-S. Filed March 23.

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FACTS Dollar Tree Stores Inc., et al., Cheshire. Filed by Robin Faulkner, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a crayon in a store owned by the defendants and sustained injury.

This condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain the merchandise in their store. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019475-S. Filed March 24.

J.A.M. Services and Repairs LLC, Fords, N.J. Filed by Harold Charles, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Christine M. Yeomans, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he was injured in an accident when a cooker owned by the defendant malfunctioned and poured scalding water on his feet. This accident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to properly service the machinery. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028062-S. Filed March 23.

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FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT

785 Atlantic Street LLC, Stamford. Filed by Elma Yolanda Oliva, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: John A. Cassone, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to remove ice from the stairs. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028039-S. Filed March 22.

A Martins & Son Construction LLC, Ludlow, Mass. Filed by the trustees of the Connecticut Laborer’s Health Fund, et al., West Hartford.

Plaintiffs’ attorney: Robert M. Cheverie & Associates PC, East Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this employee retirement suit against the defendant alleging that it breached the terms of its collective bargaining agreement with the plaintiffs.

They allegedly failed to pay contributions disclosed in an audit. The plaintiffs claim liquidated damages, interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00470-VLB. Filed March 22.

Old Greenwich Bagel, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Cach LLC, Denver, Colo. Plaintiff’s attorney: J.A. Cambece Law Office PC, Beverly, Mass.

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 account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $71,916 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, court costs and such other and further relief as may be required.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028055-S. Filed March 22.

ASML US Inc., et al. Filed by Ronald Darbis, Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorney: Willinger, Willinger & Bucci PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee benefit suit against the defendants alleging that the plaintiff had to take a medical leave from his employer.

The defendants allegedly denied the plaintiff short-term disability benefits, despite the plaintiff allegedly paying the premiums to the defendants. The plaintiff claims an order to maintain benefits according to the plan, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00460-VLB. Filed March 21.

Stewart Amusement Company Inc., Trumbull. Filed by Scott Bradley, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: DiScala & Discala LLC, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he was injured in an accident on an amusement park ride in property owned by the defendant.

This accident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to supervise the employees and agents. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028056-S. Filed March 23.

M & A Pizza Restaurant LLC, et al., Berlin. Filed by State Farm Insurance Co. Plaintiff’s attorney: Howard Kohn, Spague & Fitzgerald, Hartford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendants alleging that the defendants were sued in a previous suit related to a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff maintains that it does not have to indemnify and defend the defendants due to the fact that the claims arose from a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff claims an order that it does not have to defend or indemnify the defendants and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00474-AWT. Filed March 22.

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Veterinary Oncology Y and Hematology Center LLC, et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Antech Diagnostistics Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they agreed to use the plaintiff to perform veterinary diagnostic laboratory testing for $42,000 per year. The defendants allegedly breached the agreement by using another entity to perform laboratory services. The plaintiff claims $113,000 in monetary damages and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00481-AWT. Filed March 23.

Wild Rice At North Norwalk Inc., et al. Filed by Wei Jian Zhou, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Hang & Associates PLLC, Flushing, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair labor suit against the defendants alleging that he was paid $1,500 per month, yet was ordered to return $500 in cash to the defendants to make it appear they were paying him more than they actually were.

The defendants allegedly failed to pay overtime and minimum wage to the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims an injunction preventing the defendants from continuing to engage in unlawful behavior, overtime compensation, minimum wages, liquidated and punitive damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, compensatory damages, costs, expenses, fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00483-JAM. Filed March 24.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Balzarini, Antoinette D., et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Donald B. Sherer, Stamford. Property: 128 Crestwood Drive, Stamford.

Amount: $411,000. Docket no. FSTcv-15-6024998. Filed March 16.

Dacruz, Antonio Paulo Froes, Stamford. Appointed committee: James M. Rubino, Stamford. Property: 700 Summer St., Apt. 7K, Stamford.

Amount: $130,000. Docket no. FST-cv146023703S. Filed March 24.

Pagnam, Erica A., et al., Stratford.

Appointed committee: Richard A. Cerrato, Stratford. Property: 130 Grove St., Stratford. Amount: $184,300 Docket no. FBT-cv-15-6051385-S. Filed March 22.

COMMERCIAL 249 Flax Hill Road LLC, Norwalk.

Seller: Lillian Manzi and Heley Ayres, Norwalk. Property: Lot 8, Map 480, Norwalk. Amount: $193,000. Filed March 14.

FIGURES Benchmark Trading Ltd., Bridgeport. Seller: Theresa D. Verrilli, Bridgeport. Property: 8 Embassy Towne Home Condominium, Bridgeport.

Amount: $119,250. Filed March 17.

Setting Captives Free Inc., Stratford. Seller: J & E Investment Company LLC, West Hartford. Property: 5 Cemetery Drive, Stratford. Amount: $399,000. Filed March 17.

Blue Ocean Investments LLC, Henderson, Neb. Seller: LNV Corp., Lake Zulrich, Ill. Property: 216 Albright Ave., Stratford. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 14.

SJ REI LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Nancy S. Shaffer and Myron Q. Smith Jr., Norwalk. Property: Lot 4, Map 810, Norwalk. Amount: $650,000. Filed March 16.

Darbe & Stein PE LLC, Norwalk.

Seller: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 1038-1044 Pembroke St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $37,000. Filed March 18.

VG Development LLC, Stratford.

Seller: Robin L. Knowles and Scott E. Reynolds, Columbia, S.C. Property: 45 Cherry St., Stratford. Amount: $160,000. Filed March 16.

El Sabaoth LLC, Stamford. Seller: Joan Bloomfield Klanfer, Stamford.

Property: Lot 2, Map 8236, Stamford.

Amount: $650,000. Filed March 18.

VG Development LLC, Stratford.

Seller: Robin L. Knowles and Scott E. Reynolds, Columbia, S.C. Property: 1111 Lordship Manor, Stratford.

Amount: $90,000. Filed March 16.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Seller: Menu Ephie, Bridgeport. Property: 43-45 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid . Filed March 18.

Guo Re Management Corp., Flushing, N.Y. Seller: Paul Ventura, Stamford. Property: 22 Glenbrook Road, Unit 114, Stamford. Amount: $321,429.

Filed March 15.

Habitat For Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Inc., Bridgeport.

Seller: Canterbury Development LLC, Trumbull. Property: 211 Granfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $100,000.

Filed March 14.

Jones Westport LLC, Fairfield.

Seller: Rebecca B. Bunnell, Thomas A. Borden, Julia B. Kennedy and Samuel H. Borden, Amherst, Mass. Property: 81 Compo Mill Cove, Westport.

Amount: $10. Filed March 24.

JT & AP Realty LLC, Manhasset, N.Y. Seller: 111 South Main Street Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 111 S. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 18.

Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Seller: Alfredo H. Fernandez-Valern and Maria I. Plaza-Lopez, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: Lot 6, Map 96, Stratford. Amount: $162,799. Filed March 18.

QUIT CLAIM 1141 Post Road East LLC, Westport.

Grantor: Town of Westport. Property: 1141 Post Road East, Westport.

Amount: $10. Filed March 24.

1177 PRE Associates LLC, Westport.

Grantor: Town of Westport. Property: 1177 Post Road East, Westport.

Amount: $10. Filed March 24.

1564 Madison Ave LLC, Shelton.

Grantor: David Paulo, Shelton. Property: 1554-1564 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed March 15.

Liberty Commons Condominiums, Stamford. Seller: Hinna Chaudhry and Ali Chaudhry, Union, N.J. Property: 4 Finney Lane, Unit 51, Stamford. Amount: $400,000. Filed March 24.

212 Norman Street LLC, Bridgeport. Grantor: First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Property: 212 Norman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1.

Filed March 21.

Licari Properties LLC, Norwalk.

Seller: Jennie Velleco, Stratford. Property: 235 Henry Ave., Unit 11-C, Stratford. Amount: $59,000. Filed March 16.

25 Federal Street LLC, Trumbull.

Grantor: James P. Lenahan and Karyn L. Lenahan, Trumbull. Property: Lot 67 of Paradise Green Heights, Stratford. For an unknown amount paid.

Filed March 15.

North Shore Leasing and Funding Corp., Kings Park, N.Y. Seller: Emanuele Basile and Maria L. Strazza, Shelton. Property: 115 Plattsville Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $272,000. Filed March 15.

RIE Development LLC, Armonk, N.Y. Seller: Doris S. Erdman, Greenwich. Property: Lot 11, Map 6933, Westport. Amount: $470,000. Filed March 18.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Manchester, N.H. Seller: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 1786 Huntington Road, Stratford. Amount: $10. Filed March 23.

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Vitti Street Properties LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Lee Schettino, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 640, Map 6951, New Canaan. Amount: $760,000.

Filed Feb. 25.

36 Westfair LLC, Fairfield. Grantor: H & P Builders LLC, Fairfield. Property: 36 Westfair Drive, Westport.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 21.

41 Bermuda Road LLC, Norwalk.

Grantor: Ellen Santangelo and Michael Owen Fifer, Vero Beach, Fla. Property: 41 Bermuda Road, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 22.

53 Contentment Island LLC, Darien. Grantor: Ole Andreas Halvorsen and Diane K. Halvorsen, Darien.

Property: The Oyster Beds off 53 Contentment Island Road, Darien.

Amount: $1. Filed March 16.

55 Glenfield Avenue LLC, Trumbull. Grantor: James P. Lenahan and Karyn L. Lenahan, Trumbull. Property: 55 Glenfield Ave., Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 15.

60 Woodbrine Circle LLC, Fairfield. Grantor: Jorge Luis Rivera III, Fairfield. Property: 60 Woodbrine Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed March 15.

61 Trowel LLC, Milford. Grantor: Thomas Dillon, Eastchester, N.Y. Property: 61-63 Trowel St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $1. Filed March 15.

96 Benson Street LLC, Bridgeport. Grantor: 96 Benson Street LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 2625 Park Ave., Unit 6P, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed March 16.

Abreu-Petti, Emilia M., Stratford.

Grantor: Craig E. Petti, Stratford.

Property: 30 Van Burkirk Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 14.

Afflick, Winsome, Bridgeport.

Grantor: Matthew A. Bednarz, Seymour. Property: Court A, Building 15, Apt. 15, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed March 16.

Alexander, Ian, New Canaan.

Grantor: New Canaan Cemetery Association, New Canaan. Property: Lot 16, Row H, Section S-3, New Canaan.

Amount: $10,800. Filed March 21.

Andrade, Edison, Stamford.

Grantor: Dayana Lopez, Bridgeport.

Property: 128 Atlantic St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $1. Filed March 23.

Barnes, Elizabeth A., Bridgeport.

Grantor: Emma Lee Barnes, Bridgeport. Property: 130 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 15.

Brente, Elisa Ann and Jeffrey A. Drezner, Stamford. Grantor: Jeffrey A. Drezner, Stamford. Property: Parcels A and B, Map 8684, Stamford.

Amount: $1. Filed March 21.

Britt, Dorothy and Roger Britt, Stamford. Grantor: Dorothy Britt, Stamford. Property: Lot 19, Map 433, Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 15.

Caciula, Kathryn T. and Paul T. Caciula, Norwalk. Grantor: Paul Caciula, Norwalk. Property: 13 Frances Ave., Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed March 15.

Camarro, Daniel, Fairfield. Grantor: Sara Camarro, Fairfield. Property: 9698 Alfred St., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 15.

FACTS Carapezzi, Newell H. and Ronald F. Carapezzi, Norwalk. Grantor: 340 Collingwood Avenue LLC, Norwalk.

Property: 83 Old Saugatuck Road, Norwalk. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 14.

Fuchs, Lynne A., Stratford. Grantor: David J. Fuchs, Stratford. Property: 6080 Main St., Stratford. Amount: $1.

Filed March 22.

Carroll, Vanessa, Darien. Grantor: Mark G. Carroll, Darien. Property: 4 Morley Lane, Darien. Amount: $1.

Filed March 16.

Gibson, Taylor and Mark D. Ullman, New Canaan. Grantor: Mark D. Ullman and Taylor Gibson, New Canaan. Property: Oenoke Ridge, Map 2600, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed March 1.

Chen, Joan G. and Tze-Ning Chen, Stamford. Grantor: Tze-Ning Chen and Joan G. Chen, Stamford. Property: 322 Thornridge Drive, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 15.

Habitat For Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Inc., Bridgeport.

Grantor: Yvette Cortez, Bridgeport.

Property: 235 B William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $22,784. Filed March 24.

Clark, Karen and Kevin Clark, Westport. Grantor: Florence Dohanos, Westport. Property: 67 Sturges Highway, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 17.

Hagquist, Catherine, Stamford.

Grantor: P. Lucky Kabjian, Coconut Grove, Fla. Property: Unit P-6M of Prospect Grove Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 22.

Denker, Karen and Bruce L. Denker, Stamford. Grantor: Karen Denker, Stamford. Property: 33 Pin Oak Circle, Stamford. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 14.

Iglesias, Jose M., Stamford. Grantor: Vicente O. Iglesias, Stamford. Property: 24 Seaton Road, Unit 1 C-2, Stamford.

Amount: $50,000. Filed March 24.

DeRosa, Nancy J., Stratford. Grantor: Joseph J. DeRosa Jr., Stratford. Property: 23B Algonquin Lane, Stratford.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 18.

DiIorio, Tammy, Stratford. Grantor: Tammy DiIorio and Dominic DiIorio, Norwalk. Property: 20 Terry Place, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed March 22.

Drenckhahn, Kim C., New Canaan.

Grantor: Jonathan Drenckhahn, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 26, Map 6132, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 29.

Eaton Investments LLC, Westport. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 610 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan.

Amount: $390,000. Filed March 7.

Emilio, Veronica and Salvatore Emilio, Shelton. Grantor: Salvatore Emilio, Stratford. Property: 25 Pequonnock Circle, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed March 24.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 184 Cherry Hill Drive, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 22.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 278 Greenwich Ave., Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 14.

Ferguson, Leopold, Bridgeport.

Grantor: Leopold Ferguson and Pauline Robinson-Ferguson, Bridgeport.

Property: 382 Indian Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $1. Filed March 22.

Fiallos, Jorge E., Stamford. Grantor: Miguelina A. Parra and Marina D. Langari, Stamford. Property: 516 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 21.

Israel, Caitlin, Larchmont, N.Y. Grantor: New Canaan Cemetery Association, New Canaan. Property: Lot 91, Section H, New Canaan. Amount: $3,200. Filed March 2.

J & E Investment Company LLC, West Hartford. Grantor: Living Water Deliverance Ministry, Stratford.

Property: 5 Cemetery Drive, Stratford.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 17.

Jean-Julian, Adrien and Therese Jean-Julian, Stamford. Grantor: Andrien Jean-Julien, Stamford. Property: 99 Orange St., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 22.

JVA Construction LLC, Danbury.

Grantor: Joseph A. Tomonto, Stamford. Property: 25 and 29 E. Walnut St., Stamford. Amount: $470,000. Filed March 18.

Kulin, Mikhail, Nikolay Kulin and Yanina Kulin, Stratford. Grantor: Yanina Kulin and Mikhail Kulin, Stratford. Property: Lot 10, Map 178, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 23.

Labadie, Homere, Stamford. Grantor: Rose Labadie, Stamford. Property: 850 E. Main St., Unit 421, Stamford.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 15.

Lanphear, Julie, Stratford. Grantor: Matthew A. Bednarz, Seymour. Property: Building 15, Court A, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed March 16.

Lasek, Margaret M. and Paul J. Lasek, Stratford. Grantor: Margaret M. Lasek, Shelton. Property: 90 Breakwater Key Condominium, Stratford.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 22.

Ledesma, Sandra, Stamford.

Grantor: New Canaan Cemetery Association, New Canaan. Property: Lot 16, Row H, Section S-3, New Canaan.

Amount: $2,700. Filed March 15.

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MacLeod, Sandra J. and Robert Ian Morrison, Westport. Grantor: Sandra J. MacLeod, Westport. Property: Lot 65, Map 6140, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 24.

Roberts, Nancy R., Stamford.

Grantor: David L. Roberts, Stamford.

Property: Unit 5 of Smith Ridge Condominium, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 23.

The Darien Fire Department Inc., Darien. Grantor: Wendy Graham, Phoenix, Ariz. Property: King’s Highway, Darien. For no consideration paid. Filed March 16.

Bacarella, Nicholas, Stratford. Seller: Kulwant Lamba, Stratford. Property: Far Mill River Condominium, Unit 4A, Stratford. Amount: $165,000.

Filed March 21.

MacNeil, Lauren and Neil MacNeil, Westport. Grantor: Neil MacNeil and Lauren MacNeil, Westport. Property: 29 Valley Road, Westport. Amount: $1.

Filed March 21.

Rothballer, Marianne E. and Roger W. Rothballer, New Canaan.

Grantor: Roger W. Rothballer and Marianne E. Rothballer, New Canaan.

Property: Wahackme Road, Map 493, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 23.

The Darien Fire Department Inc., Darien. Grantor: Edwin Ernst, Hilton Head, S.C. Property: Old Post Road, Darien. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 16.

Barrientos, Ismael Villeda, Stamford. Seller: Ken Ho and Yang Chio Ho, Stamford. Property: Lot 18, West Avenue, Stamford. Amount: $445,000.

Filed March 14.

The Darien Fire Department Inc., Darien. Grantor: Thomas Ernst, Belle Mead, N.J. Property: Old Post Road, Darien. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 16.

Batres, Yanitza and Justin Batres, Stratford. Seller: Richard Luberes and Jacqueline M. Mercado, Stratford.

Property: 1145 Whippoorwill Lane, Stratford. Amount: $285,000. Filed March 21.

McLeod, Barbara L., Fabian C. McLeod and Quentin L. Bruce, Bridgeport. Grantor: Barbara L. McLeod, Bridgeport. Property: 83-85 Laurel Place, Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 22.

Montas, Silvia, Bridgeport. Grantor: Paulina T. Ramirez, Bridgeport. Property: 73 Vine St., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 21.

Mosby, Wanda, Stamford. Grantor: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 6 Rose Park Ave., Unit 3, Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 21.

Parker Denham LLC, Draper, Utah.

Grantor: VEE 39 LLC, New Canaan.

Property: 57 Rosebrook Road, New Canaan. For no consideration paid.

Filed Feb. 24.

Parker-Thomas, Cameica and Daniel D. Thomas, Stratford. Grantor: Daniel D. Thomas, Bridgeport.

Property: 55 Cherry Hill Road, Stratford. For an unknown amount paid.

Filed March 23.

Pepe, Kimberly and Christopher Pepe, Stamford. Grantor: Kimberly Pepe, Stamford. Property: 85 Camp Ave., Unit 15G, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 24.

PMC Reo Trust 2015-1, Moorpark, Calif. Grantor: Pennymac Corp., Moorpark, Calif. Property: 569 Gurdon St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 21.

Prior, Janet A., New Canaan. Grantor: New Canaan Cemetery Association, New Canaan. Property: Lot 59, Section S-4, New Canaan. Amount: $6,400. Filed March 2.

Rademaker, Jennifer Riddell and Petrus Johannes Robertus Bijman, New Canaan. Grantor: Jennifer Riddell Rademaker and Petrus Johannes Robertus Bijman, New Canaan. Property: 1014 W. Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 24.

Reinisch, Aisha, Stratford. Grantor: Robert Reinisch, Stratford. Property: 173 Oakland St., Stratford. Amount: $1.

Filed March 17.

Ricci, Lilia R., Bridgeport. Grantor: Lilia F. Figueroa, Bridgeport. Property: 664-666 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $1. Filed March 23.

Rietano, Amanda L. and Joseph T. Rietano Jr., Bridgeport. Grantor: Joseph T. Rietano Jr., Bridgeport.

Property: 195 Thorme St., Bridgeport.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 23.

Sanchez, Christopher, Bridgeport.

Grantor: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 321A Granfield Ave., Building 11, Stratford.

Amount: $8,000. Filed March 22.

Sanchez, Christopher, Bridgeport.

Grantor: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 321A Granfield Ave., Building 11, Bridgeport.

Amount: $8,000. Filed March 22.

Star and Prosperity RE LLC, Trumbull. Grantor: Jerry Z. Jin and Ping Ding, Trumbull. Property: 407-413 Dover St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 17.

Stubenhaus, Amy Dorian and Jay Hackel Stubenhaus, St. Paul, Minn.

Grantor: Jay Hackel Stubenhaus, Bridgeport. Property: 3200 Park Ave., Apt. 3F-2, Bridgeport. Amount: $1.

Filed March 15.

Su & Rui LLC, Bridgeport. Grantor: City of Bridgeport. Property: 130134 Clifford St., Bridgeport. Amount: $55,000. Filed March 24.

Taveras, Maria and Yamil Taveras, Stamford. Grantor: Yamil Taveras, Stamford. Property: 56 Lenox Ave., Stamford. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 22.

Taveras, Maria and Yamil Taveras, Stamford. Grantor: Yamil Taveras, Stamford. Property: 50 Soundview Ave., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 22.

Taveras, Maria and Yamil Taveras, Stamford. Grantor: Yamil Taveras, Stamford. Property: 295 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 22.

Taveras, Maria and Yamil Taveras, Stamford. Grantor: Yamil Taveras, Stamford. Property: 771 Atlantic St., Stamford. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 22.

The Darien Fire Department Inc., Darien. Grantor: Robert M. Ernst, Bluffton, S.C. Property: Old Post Road, Darien. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 16.

The Darien Fire Department Inc., Darien. Grantor: Craig Stephen Ross, Neptune Beach, Fla. Property: Old Post Road, Darien. For no consideration paid. Filed March 16.

Bernardes, Constantino, Norwalk.

Seller: James W. Meany, Norwalk.

Property: 4 Gillies Lane, Norwalk.

Amount: $342,000. Filed March 22.

Brewer, Margaret S. and John D. Brewer Jr., Stamford. Seller: Mark H. Sattler and Jody Sattler, Norwalk.

Property: 3 Crescent Beach Road, Norwalk. Amount: $4.2 million. Filed March 17.

The Darien Fire Department Inc., Darien. Grantor: Julie A. Lea, Lebanon, N.H. Property: Old Post Road, Darien.

For no consideration paid. Filed March 16.

Charles, John J., New Canaan. Seller: Marsha A. Charles, New Canaan.

Property: Parcel 186, Map 6051, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed March 14.

The Darien Fire Department Inc., Darien. Grantor: Jeffrey Alan Ross, Suwanee, Ga. Property: Old Post Road, Darien. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 16.

Cintron, Carla and Brian Cintron, Stamford. Seller: Virginia M. Bodine, Milford. Property: Lot 6, Map 8532, Stamford. Amount: $715,000. Filed March 16.

United Cerebral Palsy Association of Southern Connecticut, Wallingford. Grantor: City of Bridgeport.

Property: 560 Norman St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $954. Filed March 22.

Ciociu, Ionut and Marie T. Weissert, Stamford. Seller: John J. Chidsey, Stamford. Property: Lot 10, Map 3964, Stamford. Amount: $465,000. Filed March 17.

Wescott, Jean Wren, Bridgeport.

Grantor: Jean Wescott, Bridgeport.

Property: 9 Anton St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $1. Filed March 23.

Coley, Deborah M. and James C. Coley II, Darien. Seller: Charles F. Goodrich, Norwalk. Property: 14 Farm Creek Road, Norwalk. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed March 14.

Willette, Cindy J. and Charles W. Willette, Stamford. Grantor: Barbara Jones, Stamford. Property: Parcel A, Map 14763, Stamford. Amount: $10,000. Filed March 22.

Williams, Karen H. and Steven E. Harris, Stamford. Grantor: Karen H. Williams, Stamford. Property: 202 Fox Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 16.

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The Darien Fire Department Inc., Darien. Grantor: Henry C. Graham, Darien. Property: Old Post Road, Darien. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 16.

Aca, Aracely, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 1167 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 17.

The Darien Fire Department Inc., Darien. Grantor: Bruce C. Graham, Cartersville, Ga. Property: Sedgewick Avenue, Darien. For no consideration paid. Filed March 16.

Anderson, Suzanne and Charles Anderson, Darien. Seller: Meredith M. Zengo, Darien. Property: 383 Middlesex Road, Darien. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed March 19.

Colvin, Lindsay and Scott Stone, Stamford. Seller: Roberta Stiel, Stamford. Property: Lot 28, Map 4306, Stamford. Amount: $590,000. Filed March 21.

Deluca, Jenna Leigh, Stamford. Seller: Sadle M. Donella, Stamford. Property: 91 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 128, Stamford. Amount: $205,000. Filed March 16.

Desir, Nardine and Robert Desir, Bridgeport. Seller: Arnaldo Santos and Palmira C. DePina, Palm Coast, Fla. Property: 447 Exeter St. and 62 Elm Court, Bridgeport. Amount: $179,900. Filed March 17.

Dunn, Gabrielle C. and Sean P. Dunn, Stamford. Seller: Paul J. Vaccaro, Daniel A. Vaccaro Jr. and Palma Marie Vaccaro, Stamford. Property: 82 Gaymoor Drive, Stamford. Amount: $472,500. Filed March 21.

The Darien Fire Department Inc., Darien. Grantor: Scott Graham, East Brady, Pa. Property: Old Post Road, Darien. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 16.

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FACTS Edwards, Sally A. and Michael J. Edwards, Norwalk. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Del. Property: 21 Melrose Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $380,000. Filed March 21.

Engelke, Karen, Westport. Seller: Alexander Gordon-Brander and Hayden Gordon-Brander, Westport.

Property: 6 Watch Hill, Westport.

Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 15.

Estes, Shawnee R. and Aaron J. Estes, Stamford. Seller: Francesco Mallamace and Francesca Mallamace, Gumming, Ga. Property: Lot 56, Map of Forbell Manor, Norwalk. Amount: $465,000. Filed March 16.

Fattahi, Christopher Y., Norwalk.

Seller: Lucy Arecco, Norwalk. Property: 34 Glenwood Ave., Unit 101, Norwalk.

Amount: $143,000. Filed March 24.

Filanowski, Susanna and Brian Filanowski, Norwalk. Seller: Martin P. Roth and Joze C. M. Roth, Norwalk.

Property: 15 Pine Point Road, Unit 231, Norwalk. Amount: $105,000. Filed March 24.

Foster, Codey, Norwalk. Seller: Jamie L. Kraus, Norwalk. Property: 25 Grand St., Unit 240, Norwalk. Amount: $212,000. Filed March 24.

Galarza, Ruben F. and Jordan E. Galarza, Stamford. Seller: Isuf Nezaj and Ylbere Hoti, Norwalk. Property: 9 Three Seasons Court, Norwalk.

Amount: $382,000. Filed March 24.

Gates, Jennifer T. and Ronald E. St. Juste, Stratford. Seller: Ethan Properties LLC, Springfield, Va. Property: 2065 Huntington Road, Stratford.

Amount: $249,300. Filed March 21.

Gonzalez Jr., Gil, Norwalk. Seller: 3 Goldstein Place LLC, Norwalk. Property: 3 Goldstein Place, Norwalk.

Amount: $415,000. Filed March 16.

Gonzalez, Barbara Yvette, Bridgeport. Seller: Donald M. Rose III and Loren M. Rose, Lawrenceville, Ga. Property: 184 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Amount: $69,000. Filed March 14.

Gonzalez, Linda M. and Luis M. Gonzalez, Norwalk. Seller: 9 Girard Street LLC, Westport. Property: 9 Girard St., Norwalk. Amount: $355,000.

Filed March 14.

Hart, Lisa and George Lesko, Rye, N.Y. Seller: Rabia Khuram, New Canaan. Property: Unit 10 of Coachmen’s Square Condominium, New Canaan.

Amount: $630,000. Filed March 1.

Hernandez, Giovanni, Stamford.

Seller: James E. Sampel and Susan Palmiero-Sampel, Stamford. Property: 35 Woodway Road, Unit A-9, Stamford. Amount: $280,000. Filed March 21.

Hiller, Naresh D., Stamford. Seller: Rajiv N. Desai, Stamford. Property: Lot 75, Map 4805, Stamford. Amount: $1.

Filed March 16.

Hiller, Naresh D., Stamford. Seller: Carolyn B. Hiller, Stamford. Property: Lot 75, Map 4805, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 16.

Hodson, John L., Guilford. Seller: Harvanit Gahunia and Rohit Kumar, Westport. Property: 15 Appletree Trail, Westport. Amount: $2.9 million.

Filed March 23.

Hutchinson, Sheldon N. and Kate M. Harbhajan, Stratford. Seller: Andrea E. Durand, Stratford. Property: 143 Ferndale Ave., Stratford. Amount: $172,000. Filed March 21.

Ingraham, William G.E., New Canaan. Seller: Christopher J. McDonald, Norwalk. Property: Lot 14, Map 4572, Norwalk. Amount: $367,500. Filed March 21.

Ippolito, Rainer and Christin Russo, Stamford. Seller: Paul Cadin, Stamford. Property: Lot 7, Map 5507, Stamford. Amount: $475,000. Filed March 24.

Jacko, Sally A., Bridgeport. Seller: James A. Demko and Connie K. Demko, Stratford. Property: 83 Ferndale Ave., Stratford. Amount: $266,000.

Filed March 23.

Jensen, Elizabeth and David Jensen, Wilton. Seller: Carl Peterson and Andrea Hahn Peterson, New Canaan.

Property: 124 White Birch Road, New Canaan. Amount: $890,000. Filed March 18.

Kehoe, Terrence F., Sunnyside, N.Y. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 92 Village Square, Stratford. Amount: $106,050. Filed March 17.

Kennedy III, Edward, Bridgeport.

Seller: Paulo Vasconcelos, Shelton.

Property: 327 Robin St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $170,000. Filed March 16.

Kingsley, Mark Andrew, Stamford.

Seller: Kenneth F. Kingsley and Michele T. Kingsley, Stamford. Property: 49 Neponsit St., Stamford. Amount: $623,000. Filed March 22.

Kipp, Robert, Stamford. Seller: Gary Jakab and Jo Anne Jakab, Bridgeport.

Property: 105 Elmsford Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $220,000. Filed March 15.

Kline, Bridget Belle and Benjamin David Boger, Norwalk. Seller: Steve N. Foundoukis, Norwalk. Property: Lot 20, Map 3642, Norwalk. Amount: $345,000. Filed March 24.

Kubolek, Jaroslava and Peter Kubolek, Stamford. Seller: Robert R. Burrichter, Kihei, Hawaii. Property: 5 Mill Brook Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $430,000. Filed March 17.

Kuchta, Criss D., Norwalk. Seller: Criss D. Kuchta, Norwalk. Property: Lot 43, Map 884, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed March 14.

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Kuehner, Tiffany R., Stamford.

Seller: Heritage Homes Construction Company LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 141 Garibaldi Lane, New Canaan.

Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 4.

Kupersmith, Jodi and Matthew Kupersmith, New Canaan. Seller: Charles M. Lynch Jr. and Susan C. Lynch, New Canaan. Property: 41 Church St., New Canaan. Amount: $2 million. Filed March 11.

LaRochelle, David, Stratford. Seller: James Russell Ebbets, Stratford. Property: 58 Everett St., Stratford. Amount: $169,000. Filed March 14.

Li, Jiazi, Norwalk. Seller: Robert Fertel and Michele Fertel, New Canaan.

Property: 33 E. Hills Drive, Unit 5, New Canaan. Amount: $430,000. Filed Feb. 25.

Martin-Hatcher, Dorothy, Bridgeport. Seller: S.P.A.Z. Property LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 31 Ranch Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $230,000. Filed March 18.

Masotti, John, Stamford. Seller: Mary Queally, Stamford. Property: 50 Friars Lane, Stamford. Amount: $530,000.

Filed March 24.

Massa, Luis, Norwalk. Seller: Leonilde Mercado, Stamford. Property: Lot 41, Map of Richmond Hill, Stamford.

Amount: $500,000. Filed March 21.

Matkovic, Ann Marie, Stamford.

Seller: Michael Matkovic, Stamford.

Property: 15 Woodledge Road, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed March 17.

FIGURES Monaco, Pina and Gaspare Monaco, West Harrison, N.Y. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 4 Flintlock Road, Norwalk. Amount: $331,699. Filed March 14.

Mongerard, Venus, Jones Mongerard and Jaunide Mongerard, Stamford. Seller: Frantz Williams, Norwalk. Property: 41 Kettle Road, Norwalk. Amount: $354,000. Filed March 24.

Morgen, Jacqueline M. and Ian E. Larson, Garrison, N.Y. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 20 Roosevelt St., Norwalk. Amount: $331,600. Filed March 14.

Morley, Michele D. and Jonathan Morley, Greenwich. Seller: G. Kendall Hubbard III and Lorraine K. Hubbard, Stamford. Property: 1179 Riverbank Road, Stamford. Amount: $650,000.

Filed March 15.

Moutran, Alexandra and Yves Moutran, New Canaan. Seller: Myrna N. Bento, New Canaan. Property: 119 Overlook Drive, New Canaan.

Amount: $1 million. Filed March 15.

Navarro, Tatiana and Nicolas Navarro, Norwalk. Seller: Carmin A. Timpanelli and Pauline B. Timpanelli, Stratford. Property: 140 Peace Acre Lane, Stratford. Amount: $325,000.

Filed March 14.

Novitski, Andrew, Stamford. Seller: Peter P. Perimenis, Stamford. Property: 77 Glenbrook Road, Unit 104, Stamford. Amount: $192,000. Filed March 14.

Maturi, Altagracia and Mauro Maturi, Norwalk. Seller: Ronald Czebiniak, Stamford. Property: 2 Sniffen St., Norwalk. Amount: $275,000. Filed March 14.

O’Brien, Chelsey R., Stratford.

Seller: Vincent A. Cavaliere, Stratford.

Property: 920 Judson Place, Stratford.

Amount: $220,000. Filed March 14.

McLeod, Brigita Veisbergs, Stamford. Seller: John A. Fulton, Stamford.

Property: 316 Haviland Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 17.

Olson, Joyce, Norwalk. Seller: Joyce Olson, Norwalk. Property: 123 Old Belden Hill Road, Unit 43, Norwalk.

For no consideration paid. Filed March 22.

Meade, Theresa and William S. Meade, Norwalk. Seller: Albert N. Pagliarulo and Teresina Pagliarulo, Norwalk. Property: 10 Clara Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $395,000. Filed March 22.

Mellas, Renee and Gregory Mellas, New Canaan. Seller: Scott E. Skyrm and Jennifer E. Skyrm, New Canaan.

Property: Lot 37, Map 2379, New Canaan. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed March 15.

Mielnik, Anna and Jacek Furtak, Stamford. Seller: Algert Akromas, Stamford. Property: 300 Broad St., Unit 402, Stamford. Amount: $135,000. Filed March 21.

Mizerany, Alena V., Stamford. Seller: Brenda M. Lee, Stamford. Property: Unit 113 of Waterside Green, Stamford.

Amount: $128,422. Filed March 18.

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Seale, Christina R. and Daniel C. Seale, New York, N.Y. Seller: Denise S. Nesi, Westport. Property: 7 Fraser Road, Westport. Amount: $3.7 million.

Filed March 24.

Woods, Robin Brown and Richard M. Woods, Norwalk. Seller: RRP Partners LLC, Norwalk. Property: 6 Oakleigh Court, Norwalk. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed March 24.

Smith, Margaret M. and Steven A. Dobbs, Bridgeport. Seller: Christopher P. Herbert and Lauren Herbert, Norwalk. Property: 21 Buckingham Place, Norwalk. Amount: $553,000.

Filed March 16.

Zappulla, Yanilba, Stamford. Seller: Peter Rivera and Hollas Rivera, Stamford. Property: 68 Revonah Circle, Stamford. Amount: $820,000. Filed March 24.

Spal, Harjinder and Ranhit Kaur, Stratford. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas.

Property: Lot A, Map 3167, Stratford.

Amount: $143,000. Filed March 21.

Szymonik, Sebastian F., Stratford.

Seller: Tapp LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: 510 E. Main St., Unit 125, Stratford.

Amount: $145,000. Filed March 16.

Thermidor, Pierre, Norwalk.

Seller: Mary Elizabeth Sullivan, Lehigh Acres, Fla. Property: Unit 9K of Nor-West Condominium, Norwalk.

Amount: $370,000. Filed March 18.

Thomas, Daniel D., Bridgeport.

Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 55 Cherry Hill Road, Stratford. Amount: $233,499. Filed March 23.

Track, Rowena and Elie Track, Stamford. Seller: Dennis M. Murray and Gail A. Murray, Maineville, Ohio. Property: Unit 19 of River Oaks Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $950,000. Filed March 18.

Trangucci, Victoria and Bradley Trangucci, Stamford. Seller: Michael Louis Smeriglio and Debra Hartlett, Stamford. Property: 255 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit D-10, Stamford. Amount: $296,000. Filed March 18.

Trovato, Thomas, Stamford. Seller: Jeffrey Miller, Stamford. Property: 39 Maple Tree Ave., Unit 7, Stamford.

Amount: $515,000. Filed March 21.

Vartuli, Dante, Stamford. Seller: Savvas Dimitroglou and Ioanna B. Dimitroglou, Stamford. Property: 54 Bellmere Ave., Stamford. Amount: $425,000. Filed March 18.

Sadowski, Christopher, Cross River, N.Y. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas.

Property: 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 407, Stamford. Amount: $199,000.

Filed March 23.

Vazquez, Sarah and Etienne Vazquez, Stamford. Seller: Victor Calderon, Greenwich. Property: 117 Bridge St., Stamford. Amount: $425,000. Filed March 18.

Saleh, Tarek, Stamford. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 3305, Bridgeport. Amount: $49,000. Filed March 15.

Vemuri, Naga S., Stamford. Seller: Mildred Gamadia, Stamford. Property: Unit 1 of Northwood Court, Stamford. Amount: $420,000. Filed March 22.

Satterfield, Bridget G. and John Kirk Satterfield, Stamford. Seller: Timothy A. Huff Sr. and Ann M. Huff, Stamford. Property: Building 18, Unit D in Turn of River Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $519,000. Filed March 16.

Ventura, Paul, Stamford. Seller: Glenn R. Perry, Stamford. Property: 22 Glenbrook Road, Unit 114, Stamford.

Amount: $134,000. Filed March 15.

Vizcaino, Juan J., Norwalk. Seller: Deepika Advani, Somerset, N.J. Property: 8 Harvann Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $395,000. Filed March 22.

FORECLOSURES Brown, Concetta A., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 14 Honeysuckle Drive, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 24.

Deleo, Kenneye, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 9 Sention Ave., Norwalk.

Mortgage default. Filed March 21.

Delmichi, Tony, et al. Creditor: Washington Mutual Bank, Knoxville, Tenn. Property: 37 Cross Road, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed March 17.

Eastbridge Developers Corps., et al. Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 1114 Ogden Street Extension, Bridgeport. Foreclosure of tax liens.

Filed March 21.

Eastbridge Developers Corps., et al. Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 1106-1108 Ogden Street Extension, Bridgeport. Foreclosure of tax liens.

Filed March 21.

Eckart, Jonathan, et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 1786 Huntington Road, Stratford. Mortgage default.

Filed March 16.

Galarza, Moises, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 11-19 Wake St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges.

Filed March 18.

Hartley, King, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 69 Minturn Road, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 15.

Lee, Gifford, et al. Creditor: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 184-188 and 164 Pequonnock St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 14.

Marino, Don R., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 229 Placid Ave., Stratford.

Mortgage default. Filed March 22.

Mcaleese, Alina A., et al. Creditor: Navy Federal Credit Union, Merrifield, Va. Property: 30-32 Clifford St., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 17.

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Natera, Virginia, et al. Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 563-569 Stillman St., Bridgeport. Foreclosure of tax liens. Filed March 21.

Benitez, Andrea L., Bridgeport. $12,870 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Livonia, Mich., by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 146 George St., Bridgeport. Filed March 14.

Kelly, Lystra, Bridgeport. $2,820 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by London & London, Newington. Property: 173 Woodlawn Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 23.

New England Home Development LLC. Creditor: Christopher Connelly.

Property: 323-327 William St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges.

Filed March 14.

Carmona, Patricia, Stamford. $427 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 75 Stanton Drive, Stamford. Filed March 23.

Keyes, Dorothy C., Stamford. $6,570 in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y.,

by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 1897 Long Ridge Road, Stamford.

Filed March 14.

Ramos, Aquiles N., et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Fla. Property: 1130 Howard Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 21.

Chao, Elaine, et al., Westport. $215,000 in favor of Temple Street Arcade LLC, New Haven, by Berdon, Young & Margolis PC, New Haven.

Property: 24 Mills St., Westport. Filed March 16.

Khammouch, Youssef M., Stamford. $4,085 in favor of Financial Services Centers Inc., Norwalk, by Harris, Harris & Schmid, Norwalk. Property: 74 Saint Charles Ave., Stamford. Filed March 21.

Chao, Elaine, et al., Norwalk. $215,000 in favor of Temple Street Arcade LLC, New Haven, by Berdon, Young & Margolis PC, New Haven.

Property: 20 Lovatt St., Norwalk. Filed March 17.

Mair, Gary W., Stamford. $1,288 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by the Law Offices of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 950 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford. Filed March 15.

Collins, Ani, Bridgeport. $1,525 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices Of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury.

Property: 146 Jones Ave., Bridgeport.

Filed March 23.

Neblett, Valerie, Westport. $162,552 in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford.

Property: 31 Regents Park, Westport.

Filed March 21.

Cora, Helen, Bridgeport. $3,394 in favor of The Southern Gas Co., Orange,

by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 172 Pennsylvania Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 14.

Philoche, Gisele, Bridgeport. $5,989 in favor of Petro Inc., Woodbury, N.Y.,

by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 1215 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 23.

Cruz, Vilma, Bridgeport. $16,439 in favor of The Southern Gas Co., Orange, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield.

Property: 281 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Filed March 14.

Richardson, Rose, Bridgeport. $855 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 59 Louisiana Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 23.

Dilorenzo, Anthony, Stamford. $4,009 in favor of New England Acquisition LLC, Plymouth Meeting, Pa.,

by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 6 Shadow Ridge Road, Stamford. Filed March 22.

Ross, Ella L., Bridgeport. $9,636 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 211 Cherry Hill Drive, Unit 1B, Bridgeport. Filed March 14.

Farina, Michael, Stamford. $3,557 in favor of Petro Inc., Woodbury, N.Y.,

by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 32 Chatfield St., Stamford. Filed March 22.

Schanck, Grace, Norwalk. $2,731 in favor of United Credit LLC, Madison,

by Michael A. Sexton. Property: 23 Ivy Place, Norwalk. Filed March 14.

Riccio, Anna, et al. Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 1038-1044 Pembroke St., Bridgeport. Foreclosure of tax liens. Filed March 18.

Rich Sr., Albert, et al. Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Houston, Texas. Property: 65 Washington Parkway, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 22.

Rosarion, Hilliene, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 441-443 Cove Road, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed March 17.

Sileo, Maria-Lucia, et al. Creditor: LNV Corp., Lake Zurich, Ill. Property: 116 Fourth St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed March 14.

Solis, Mario, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, San Diego, Calif.

Property: 52-56 Sedgewick St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges.

Filed March 18.

Spearman, Phyllis, et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Fla. Property: 344 Dover St., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed March 22.

JUDGMENTS Aponte, Alexander, Bridgeport. $758 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 441 Soundview Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 23.

Golyas, Robert, Bridgeport. $12,269 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 525 Saunders Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 23.

Arias, Olga, Stratford. $1,505 in favor of Santa Energy Corp., Bridgeport, by Janine M. Becker, Bridgeport. Property: 256 Oakland St., Stratford. Filed March 18.

Grant, Johnette, Norwalk. $2,841 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 15 Madison St., Unit G6, Norwalk.

Filed March 18.

Augustin, Ronald, Stratford. $28,199 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 145 Lincoln St., Stratford. Filed March 22.

Baldwin, Barbara, Bridgeport. $1,312 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by London & London, Newington. Property: 65 Willow St., Bridgeport. Filed March 23.

Isola, Anthony L., Stamford. $26,730 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 71 Slice Drive, Stamford. Filed March 22.

Johnson, Lorna, Bridgeport. $12,606 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by London & London, Newington. Property: 24 Herald Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 23.

Williams, Janet Y., Stamford. $1,708 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 264 Hubbard Ave., Stamford. Filed March 15.

LEASES Afflick, Winsome, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 15 Court A, Building 15, Stratford. Term: 38 years, commenced March 2016. Filed March 16.

Sanchez, Christopher, by self.

Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 321A Granfield Ave., Building 11, Stratford.

Term: 38 years, commenced March 17, 2016. Filed March 22.

Saugatuck Kitchens LLC, by David R. Wells. Landlord: 2 Remer Street LLC, Stratford. Property: 125 Bruce Ave., Stratford. Term: 21 years, commenced Aug. 5, 2016. Filed March 17.

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FIGURES LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED As Harbor Point Restaurant LLC, 15 Harbor Point Road, Stamford. $4,680, U.S. return of partnership income. Filed March 15.

Beck, Larissa, 134 Culloden Road, Stamford. $14,384, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Bedrock Contractors Inc., 1007 Cove Road, Stamford. $909, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 15.

Bedrock Contractors Inc., 1007 Cove Road, Stamford. $1,242, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 22.

Boulevard Transmission, 914 E. Main St., Stamford. $7,946, corporate income taxes, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 21.

Bronner, Doreen and John P. Bronner, 111 Towne St., Apt. 108, Stamford. $3,963, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 21.

Carozza, Janet C. and Alexander Paluch, 20 Linda Lane, Westport. $1.3 million, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 23.

Charles, Brian O., 44 Pleasant St., Apt. 9A, Stamford. $47,528, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Charles, Melleah T. and Brian O. Charles, 44 Pleasant St., Apt. 9A, Stamford. $26,475, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Connors, Judith, 382 Post Road East, Westport. $3,912, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 21.

Corbo, Donald, P.O. Box 1616, New Canaan. $76,220, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 9.

Fiolek, D. Meehan and Francis Fiolek, 7 Valley Heights Road, Westport. $63,529, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14.

Schmitz, Kenleigh and Michael Larock, 64 Overhill Road, Stamford. $94,621, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 22.

Forizs, Colleen and Michael Forizs, 51 Kenwood Ave., Stratford. $10,950, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 22.

Smith, Tamberly and Timothy Smith, 87 Clovelly Road, Stamford. $96,016, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 15.

Geigers Landscape LLC, 259 Frogtown Road, New Canaan. $207,200, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 1.

Temp Air Company Inc., 67 Southfield Ave., Stamford. $36,165, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed March 21.

Gountas, Periklis, 240 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. $111,880, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Green Masters Inc., 25 Mulberry St., Stamford. $2,496, payroll taxes and corporate income taxes. Filed March 15.

Trinity Asset Management LLC, 333 Ludlow St., Stamford. $15,328, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 15.

Watson, Julie, 20 Dean St., Apt. 1, Stamford. $2,604, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Harrrow, Kristen D. and Thom W. Harrow, 871 West Road, New Canaan. $264,966, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 9.

Wofford, Juana M., 47 Harlem Ave., Bridgeport. $38,529, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 23.

Jour, Jacques Poin Du, 91 Whitney Ave., Bridgeport. $6,194, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Zafri, Shamila and Zulfikar Zafri, 74 Holmes Ave., Darien. $5,349, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 22.

LBD3 LLC, 2701 Summer St., Stamford. $21,434, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes. Filed March 15.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED

Lewis, Daryl G., 1428 North Ave., Bridgeport. $7,816, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 23.

Licata, Cynthia, 23 Meeting House Road, Stamford. $821,591, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Lingard, Phyllis, P.O. Box 55505, Bridgeport. $25,356, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Lotstein, Steven D., 160 Larkspur Road, Stamford. $10,784, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 22.

Maddox, Beth A. and Matthew M. Maddox, 94 Bayberry Road, New Canaan. $41,411, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 23.

Cox, Johnny, 24 Voight Ave., Bridgeport. $22,762, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Mammone, James R., 14 Hamilton Court, Apt. 14A, Stamford. $40,636, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 22.

Cox, Johnny, 24 Voight Ave., Bridgeport. $2,689, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 23.

Masri, Nabil, 15 Green Farms Road, Easton. $33,125, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed March 14.

Creative Pension Design & Administration Inc., 259 Main St., Stamford. $5,272, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 21.

Point-Du-Jour, Rousseau, 43 Congress St., Stamford. $4,026, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Edwards, Delrose, 370 Jennings Ave., Bridgeport. $3,412, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Price, Darcy Lee and Michael Murphy, 40 Carriage Lane, New Canaan. $44,994, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 14.

Erwin, Charlene E. and Robert C. Erwin, 38 Pumpkin Hill Road, Westport. $4,942, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14.

Ramos, Wagner A., 307 Wiklund Ave., Bridgeport. $18,885, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Richardson, Edgar, 1732 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. $27,050, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Altamura, Esther and Michael Altamura, 1603 Newfield Ave., Stamford. $25,234, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 22.

Axxess Inc., 22 James St., Suite 1, Stamford. $14,529, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes. Filed March 15.

Bills Service South of Stamford Inc., 22 Saint Marys St., Stamford. $32,112, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 15.

Burke, Edmund M., 7 Bend of River Lane, Stamford. $122,315, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 21.

Burlington Operating Group Inc., 733 Summer St., Suite 501, Stamford. $1,813, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 22.

Colon, Anthony J., 34 Frederick St., Apt. 3, Stamford. $26,246, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 22.

Diaz, Brian, 165 Old Kings Highway, New Canaan. $14,269, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes. Filed March 15.

Dickinson, Jacques B., 418 Wahackme Road, New Canaan. $13,751, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Dorrington, Deirdre, 140 Ellsworth St., Bridgeport. $27,080, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Kirkland, James T., P.O. Box 112669, Stamford. $1.4 million, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 22.

FACTS KMG Electrical Contractors Inc., 14 Greenwood Ave., Darien. $48,956, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 22.

Lamothe, Jimmy J., P.O. Box 17088, Stamford. $14,799, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Ley, Charles C., 61 Grove St., Apt. E, Stamford. $4,931, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Nelson-Costas, E. J. and Philip J. Costas, 13 Dubois St., Stamford. $1,953, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 22.

Pierre, Lubin, 303 W. Broad St., Stamford. $381, employers annual tax return and payroll taxes. Filed March 15.

Preston, Donna R., 15 Madison St., Apt. H8, Norwalk. $51,304, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 21.

Genga, Nancy R. and Eddie Enrico Genga, Stratford. Filed by Delicate Cover Up LLC, Stratford, by Susan J. Way. Property: 145B Bolbone Lane, Stratford. Amount: $1,890. Filed March 18.

Rock Rimmon LLC, Stamford. Filed

by F & G Construction Inc., by Ginni Genestra. Property: 17 Oenoke Place, Stamford. Amount: $40,000. Filed March 14.

Silvio, Ann and Anthony Natale, New Canaan. Filed by A.J. Penna & Son Construction Inc., Westport,

by Christopher Mannelle. Property: 929 Weed St., New Canaan. Amount: $26,976. Filed March 14.

TGM Anchor Point LLC, Stamford.

Filed by Lijoma Wholesalers LLC, Waterbury, by Thomas A. DiMauro. Property: 150 Southfield Ave., Stamford.

Amount: $3,044. Filed March 14.

Schneider, Michael D., 4 Turtleback Lane, Westport. $18,783, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 21.

TR Sono Partners LLC, Norwalk.

Filed by J. Videira’s Paving LLC, Bridgeport, by Jack Videira. Property: 99 Washington St., Norwalk. Amount: $12,200. Filed March 22.

Seligson, Carole and Stanley M. Seligson, 92 Beachside Ave., Westport. $54,625, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED

Stamford Foot Center LLC, 1023 Hope St., Stamford. $11,607, U.S. return of partnership income. Filed March 15.

Success Systems Inc., P.O. Box 2457, Stamford. $27,316, corporate income taxes and quarterly payroll taxes.

Filed March 22.

Thompson, Monique, 93 Spruce St., Unit 14, Stamford. $13,185, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.

Tripuzzi, Nicole M. and Joseph Tripuzzi, 51 Frisbie St., Stamford. $1,645, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed March 22.

Yoney, Gerald J., 660 Lindley St., Bridgeport. $360,463, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed March 24.

Yoney, Gerald J., 160 Far Horizon Drive, Bridgeport. $60,960, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed March 24.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED Checketts, Deborah and Dave Checketts, New Canaan. Filed by Makoff Design Inc., New Canaan, by Sean N. Egan. Property: 27 Father Peters Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $112,839.

Filed Feb. 22.

CP IV Waypointe BP I LLC, Norwalk. Filed by Richardson Gypsum LLC, by John Stanise. Property: 33 Orchard St., Norwalk. Amount: $187,471.

Filed March 24.

27 Fourth St., Bridgeport. Released

by East End Developers Inc., Milford, by Moises R. Prieto. Property: 27 Fourth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $127,920. Filed March 24.

LIS PENDENS 87 Wardwell Street LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford.

Property: 87 Wardwell St., Stamford.

Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed March 16.

Agostino, Michael, et al., Stamford.

Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 45 Carter Drive, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed March 16.

Aurora, Taimur M., et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Capital One NA Property: 34 Ranson St., Stamford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $240,000, dated May 2010.

Filed March 15.

Banton, Audreanna Victoria, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 259 Willow St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $120,312, dated December 2012. Filed March 14.

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Beutel, Gail W., et al., New Canaan.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for the Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 208 Hickok Road, New Canaan. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $938,250, dated May 2009. Filed March 8.

Cannavo, Joseph, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Samuel D. Bush, Stamford, for SR Holdings I LLC. Property: 442-446 Carroll Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to seek to set aside and void a conveyance of the real property which was fraudulently transferred. Filed March 15.

Cannavo, Joseph, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Samuel D. Bush, Stamford, for SR Holdings I LLC. Property: 62-72 Maple St., Bridgeport. Action: seeking to set aside and void a conveyance of the real property, which was fraudulently transferred. Filed March 15.

Cannavo, Joseph, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Samuel D. Bush, Stamford, for SR Holdings I LLC. Property: 1322-1326 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to seek to set aside and void a conveyance of the real property, which was fraudulently transferred. Filed March 15.

Cannavo, Joseph, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Samuel D. Bush, Stamford, for SR Holdings I LLC. Property: 1321-1325 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to seek to set aside and void a conveyance of the real property, which was fraudulently transferred. Filed March 15.

Cannavo, Joseph, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Samuel D. Bush, Stamford, for SR Holdings I LLC. Property: 1738 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Action: seeking to set aside and void a conveyance of the real property, which was fraudulently transferred. Filed March 15.

Carrington, Dennis, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 6 Sheridan St., Stamford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $484,500, dated January 2006. Filed March 18.

Chan, Kheth, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 343 Taft Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $208,000, dated July 2005. Filed March 15.

Chavez, Salvador, Bridgeport. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 763 Huntington Road, Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $236,000, dated November 2005. Filed March 14.

Chrzanowski, Arkadiusz J., et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford.

Property: 714 Hope St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed March 14.

FIGURES Davidson, Paul M., et al., Stratford.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 69 Everett St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $154,560, dated April 2010. Filed March 23.

Miftari, Akif, et al., Stamford. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 92 George St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $100,000, dated September 2004. Filed March 18.

Ganim, Paul J., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Columbus Commons Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport.

Property: 1492 North Ave., Unit 208, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 18.

Minutola, Joseph M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bender, Anderson and Barba PC, North Haven, for Black Rock Gardens Cooperative Inc., North Haven. Property: 2825 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 18.

Paul, Paul J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Nob Hill Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 193-C Virginia Ave., Unit 272, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 14.

Glaudin, Raynold, et al., Stratford.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 134 Klondike St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $252,009, dated May 2004. Filed March 23.

Mitchell, Cynthia D., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Halloran & Sage LLP, Hartford, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: Unit 2 of Old Well Commons, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $72,000, dated May 1994. Filed March 22.

Ramirez, Luis F., et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 22 Olmstead Place, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $328,000, dated November 2004.

Filed March 18.

Koczarski, Mark Jack, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Central Mortgage Co. Property: 38 Maple Tree Ave., Unit 5, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $254,400, dated August 2003. Filed March 15.

Mitchell, Elaine, et al., Stamford.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 485 Fairfield Ave., Unit 4, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $238,700, dated February 2007. Filed March 17.

Ritter, Nina, et al., New Canaan.

Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 57 Bank St., Unit 36, New Canaan. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $680,000, dated April 2008. Filed March 16.

Lorette, Paulette D., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 1308 Elm St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $121,500, dated June 2002. Filed March 21.

Montero, Rolando Antonio, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio.

Property: 115 Greenwich Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $90,000, dated August 1998. Filed March 16.

Marchetti, Michael, et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 95 Wyndover Lane, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $712,500, dated February 2007. Filed March 15.

Morel, Jose A., et al., Stratford. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 175 Mary Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $216,000, dated April 2006. Filed March 18.

Mastera, John R., et al., New Canaan. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 70 Turner Hill Road, New Canaan. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $772,000, dated July 2006. Filed March 2.

Mucha, Janet N., et al., Stamford.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 2289 Bedford St., Unit G15, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $532,500, dated August 2007. Filed March 17.

Maurice, Fernand, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: Unit 204 of Federal Arms Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $109,920, dated March 2006. Filed March 18.

Nelson, Yvonne, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Del. Property: 128 Robert St., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $168,236, dated January 2008. Filed March 17.

Midge Herz, Deverin, Westport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 11 Wake Robin Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $787,500, dated August 2006. Filed March 14.

Nishimura, Eiji, et al., Stamford.

Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 16 Ralsey Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $604,000, dated August 2005. Filed March 16.

Ogundele, Olabode O., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 40 Woodlawn Ave., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $191,002, dated December 2006. Filed March 17.

Rivera, Lesa, Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 624 Columbus Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $120,600, dated January 2006. Filed March 18.

Rolando, Montero, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Del. Property: 298-300 Harriet St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $175,500, dated May 2004. Filed March 18.

Saint-Hilaire, Hilamant, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 727 Hawley Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $340,000, dated March 2005. Filed March 18.

Salissou, Karim-Seidou, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Del. Property: 516 Sedgewick Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $275,000, dated June 2006. Filed March 21.

Severance, Thomas D., et al., New Canaan. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio.

Property: 62 W. Hills Road, New Canaan. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $700,000, dated August 2004. Filed March 9.

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FACTS Somma, Craig A., et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 19 Park St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $250,000, dated September 2007. Filed March 24.

Sonntag, Steven, et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Clarmont Association Inc., Norwalk.

Property: Unit 8-1B of Clarmont Condominium, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 17.

Sotnik, Elizabeth K., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Del. Property: 60 Duane Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $155,000, dated August 2005. Filed March 15.

Staunton, Rebecca, et al., Stamford.

Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 1 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 4H, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 16.

Strba, John J., et al., Stamford. Filed

by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for River Garden Terrace Association Inc., Stamford. Property: Unit 10 of River Garden Terrace, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 14.

Sullins, Judith B. and Dwayne D. Sullins, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I., for Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Del. Property: Parcel B-1, Map 11390, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $470,960, dated June 2008. Filed March 18.

Trister, Julia, et al., Stamford. Filed by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford, for Chesterfield Condominium Association Inc. Property: Unit A, Building 37 in Chesterfield Condominium, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises.

Filed March 16.

Uribe, Gladys A., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 90 Roosevelt Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $130,000, dated November 2001. Filed March 16.

Uva, Betty, et al., Stamford. Filed by the Law Office of Franklin G. Pilicy PC, Watertown, for Investment Legends I LLC. Property: 21 Hirsch Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $87,600, dated April 2005. Filed March 14.

Williams, Natalia and Julian Williams, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for thw Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 7 Waverly Place, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed March 16.

MORTGAGES 115 Forestview Road LLC, by Jonathan Makovsky. Lender: Colin Lea and Lorri Lea. Property: 115 Forestview Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $30,000.

Filed March 17.

1320 West Broad Street LLC, Stratford, by John C. McNabney. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport.

Property: 1320 W. Broad St., Stratford.

Amount: $375,000. Filed March 22.

2 Remer Street LLC, Bridgeport, by David R. Wells. Lender: Community Investment Corp., Hamden. Property: 125 Bruce Ave., Stratford. Amount: $906,000. Filed March 17.

22 Knapp LLC, by Bradley Hay. Lender: First Republic Bank. Property: 22 Knapp St., Stamford. Amount: $595,000. Filed March 18.

260 Hathaway Drive LLC, Stratford,

by Thomas M. Whitaker. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 260 Hathaway Drive, Stratford. Amount: $878,000. Filed March 23.

36 Westfair LLC, Fairfield, by Harold Platz. Lender: First Boston Construction Holdings LLC, Quincy, Mass.

Property: 36 Westfair Drive, Westport.

Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 21.

60 Main Street LLC, by Stephen Grothwohl. Lender: Department of Economic and Community Development, Hartford. Property: 12, 50 and 76 Main St., 37-41, 51, 57-65 and 97 Henry St., Bridgeport. Amount: $2 million.

Filed March 22.

At Realty 2 LLC, Stamford, by Arkadiusz Targonski. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: Plot A, Map 1328, Stamford. Amount: $960,000.

Filed March 14.

Blackbeard Real Estate Holdings LLC, Norwalk, by Shawn P. Teed. Lender: Community Investment Corp., Hamden. Property: 37 N. Water St., Unit B, Norwalk. Amount: $588,000. Filed March 14.

Blue Ocean Investments LLC, Danbury, by Alex Maldonado. Lender: ABL One LLC, Hoboken, N.J. Property: 216 Albright Ave., Stratford. Amount: $163,000. Filed March 14.

El Coquito LLC, Bridgeport, by Eduardo Reyes. Lender: Community Capital Fund Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 498-510 E. Main St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $50,000. Filed March 14.

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ELGIN Group LLC, Norwalk, by Demetrios A. Kyriakides. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 1 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk. Amount: $125,000. Filed March 23.

Fit Properties LLC, Westport, by Stephen Eaton Jr. Lender: B2R Finance LP, Bridgeport. Property: 19 Dewey Court, Bridgeport. Amount: $490,000. Filed March 14.

Heritage Home Construction Company LLC, by Reed L. Whipple.

Lender: BLT NC Homes LLC, Stamford. Property: 141 Garibaldi Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $853,527. Filed Feb. 4.

FIGURES Setting Captives Free Inc., Stratford, by Sheldon Barton. Lender: J & E Investment Company LLC, West Hartford. Property: 5 Cemetery Drive, Stratford. Amount: $30,000. Filed March 17.

Setting Captives Free Inc., Stratford, by Sheldon Barton. Lender: J & E Investment Company LLC, West Hartford. Property: 5 Cemetery Drive, Stratford. Amount: $379,000. Filed March 17.

SHD Glenbrook Gardens LLC, Stamford, by Gerard J. Kiley Jr. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 508 Glenbrook Road, Stamford.

Amount: $11 million. Filed March 15.

J & A Diversified Maintenance Group Inc., Darien, by Franco M. Serpe. Lender: Secure Residential LLC, Darien. Property: Parcel Y, Map 5212, Darien. Amount: $38,094. Filed March 22.

Two Reynolds Street LLC, Norwalk, by Bruno Iacono. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 2 Reynolds St., Norwalk. Amount: $412,000. Filed March 18.

JVA Construction LLC, Danbury,

by Kathryn Tomonto. Lender: MMP Holdings LLC, Guilford. Property: 25 and 29 E. Walnut St., Stamford.

Amount: $425,000. Filed March 18.

VG Development LLC, Stratford, by Ralph M. Grasso Jr. Lender: DelBuono Family Lending LLC, Charlestown, Mass. Property: 45 Cherry St., Stratford.

Amount: $250,000. Filed March 16.

Kaeser Development LLC, Ridgefield, by John C. Kaeser. Lender: Marlon Pereira, Ridgefield. Property: 309 Park St., New Canaan. Amount: $100,000. Filed Feb. 1.

VG Development LLC, Stratford, by Ralph M. Grasso Jr. Lender: DelBuono Family Lending LLC, Charlestown, Mass. Property: 1111 Lordship Manor, Stratford. Amount: $190,000. Filed March 16.

Knobel Hill LLC, Darien, by Penelope M. Glassmeyer. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: Lot B, Map 3878, Darien. Amount: $3 million. Filed March 17.

Main Stream Builders LLC, Trumbull, by Anthony Marini. Lender: Edward Dephillips, Seymour. Property: 221 E. Pasadena Place, Bridgeport.

Amount: $60,000. Filed March 14.

New Canaan Field Club Inc., New Canaan, by Gary S. Merjian. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Shelton. Property: Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan.

Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Feb. 17.

NRK LLC, Bridgeport, by Geraldine C. Kerstetter. Lender: Sachem Capital Partners LLC, Branford. Property: 3104 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $305,000. Filed March 24.

Parker Denham LLC, by Ali Neeleman. Lender: Bank of America NA, Houston, Texas. Property: 57 Rosebrook Road, New Canaan. Amount: $5 million. Filed March 29.

Piro Properties LLC, Norwalk,

by Frank A. Pinto. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 77 and 83-87 Clarence St., and 118, 140 and 156-162 Crescent Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $187,500. Filed March 23.

RSMJ LLC, Norwalk, by Risa Sloves.

Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Phoenix, Ariz. Property: 156 East Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $350,000. Filed March 21.

El Sabaoth LLC, Stamford, by Annette Exantus. Lender: Loan Funder LLC, New York, N.Y. Property: 146 Akbar Road, Stamford. Amount: $265,000. Filed March 18.

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VG Development LLC, Stratford, by Ralph M. Grasso Jr. Lender: DelBuono Family Lending LLC, Charlestown, Mass. Property: 1111 Lordship Manor, Stratford. Amount: $92,222. Filed March 16.

NEW BUSINESSES Athletic Tutoring, 6102 Avalon Drive East, New Canaan 06840, c/o Trent Nader. Filed March 17.

Baby Boom Blankets, 9 Fitch Ave., New Canaan 06820, c/o Joanne M. Sullivan. Filed Feb. 29.

CT Riders, 59 Grove St., Suite 1G, New Canaan 06840, c/o Adahyl Barbosa.

Filed March 21.

PATENTS

Diamond Shine Cleaning LLC, 65 Madison Ave., Unit 2C, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Sara V. Monge. Filed March 28.

Device movement detection when powered down. Patent no.

9,299,052 issued to Ray Uri Merriam, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Diamond Shine Cleaning Services, 65 Madison Ave., Unit 2C, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Sara V. Monge. Filed March 28.

Essential Bodywork & Wellness, 11 Forest St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Melinda A. Lee. Filed March 16.

Exclusive Motors, 74 Lee Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Simon Hardison. Filed March 22.

Foster Kids Cleaning and More LLC, 98 Lindley St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Haisene Bynoe. Filed March 22.

GMG Entertainment, 1826 Norwalk Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Nigel A. Johnson. Filed March 23.

Go Green Landscaping of Fairfield County LLC, 716 Huntington Road, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Akino Reid. Filed March 23.

Lawtown Ryderz MC, 96 Dover St., Stratford 06615, c/o Luis C. Colon.

Filed March 16.

Livewell Designs, 474 Brockside Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o Claire O’Hare. Filed Feb. 22.

Maws and Paws, 9 Cecil Place, New Canaan 06840, c/o Susan Donnelly.

Filed March 4.

PA Management Solutions, 170 Hawthorne St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Juan C. Castelan. Filed March 22.

Puddle Glen Ballet, 203 Pocconock Trail, New Canaan 06840, c/o Monique Ames. Filed March 22.

BBI, 325 Myrtle Ave., Unit 1106, Bridgeport 06604, c/o William Kutschinski. Filed March 22.

Reignmaille, 4192 Main St., Stratford 06614, c/o James Yanosy. Filed March 17.

Bee Free Yoga Inc., 45 Grove St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Rebekah Jacobs Fletcher. Filed March 23.

Studio Blu LLC, 750 Capitol Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Shynaya Gill.

Filed March 23.

Candlewood Valley Motors, 74 Lee Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Simon Hardison. Filed March 22.

Superstore, 900 State St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Sanjeet Singh Sethi. Filed March 24.

Caring From The Heart LLC, 53 Hayes St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Carlashia Green. Filed March 23.

Wonder Bakery Outlet, 5 Wells St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Peter Roy. Filed March 23.

Catalyst Hedge Fund Marketing, 7 Valley Lane, New Canaan 06840, c/o Jennifer Bruno. Filed March 8.

Woodland Design Build, 132 Woodland Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o David Woodman. Filed Feb. 24.

CCR, 98 Forest St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Carlos Castillejo. Filed March 24.

Gated edge enhancement using orthogonal rational counters. Patent no. 9,300,842 issued to Stuart A. Schweird, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Method and apparatus for using super resolution encoding to provide edge enhancements for nonsaturated objects. Patent no. Guo-Yau Lin, The Woodlands, Texas; Stephen Robert Dashiell, Pasadena, Calif.; Farzin Blurfrushan, Torrance, Calif.; and Katherine Loji, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

On-street vehicle parking occupancy estimation via curb detection. Patent no. 9,298, 993 issued to Zhigang Fan, Webster, N.Y.; and Orhan Bulan, Henrietta, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Process of producing polyester latex with buffer. Patent no. 9,298,117 issued to Zhen Lai, Webster, N.Y.; and Chieh-Min Cheng, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Screen with fax function icon. Patent no. D752,644 issued to Shane Jewitt, Webster. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Shock or impact sensor. Patent no.

9,291,511 issued to George A. Gibson, Fairport, N.Y.; and Linn C. Hoover, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

System for air cleaning precision rails in three-dimensional object printing systems. Patent no.

9,289,947 issued to Paul M. Fromm, Rochester, N.Y.; Jeffrey J. Bradway, Rochester, N.Y.; Steven M. Russel, Bloomfield, N.Y.; Erwin Ruiz, Rochester, N.Y.; and Jorge M. Rodriguez, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Systems and methods for controlling use and operation of a family of different treatment devices.

Patent no. 9,292,152 issued to Oleg Shikhman, Trumbull; and William W. Rutan, Norwalk. Assigned to Mederi Therapeutics Inc., Norwalk.

Virtual machine-readable tags using sensor data environmental signatures. Patent no. 9,299,043 issued to Peter J. Zehler, Penfield, N.Y.; Gavan L. Tredoux, Penfield, N.Y.; and Premkumar Rajendran, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ECONOMY

Crucial Dilemma: Connecticut’s Outflow of Wealth

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overnment places taxes on a lot of fixed assets, principally buildings. It’s tough or impossible to move those.

increase of four years ago triggered an acceleration in the outflow of wealth from Connecticut.

People, on the other hand, are a different story.

They can move.

Analyzing data from the IRS, TrendCT verified that this is the case—as a group, the people moving out of state have more income than those moving in.

People can live out of Connecticut six months and a day in jurisdictions that offer a lighter individual tax burden.

They can register their legal lives elsewhere and still keep their Connecticut connections, like a business.

The vast majority of businesses, however, are not taxed as corporate entities.

They pay personal income tax on their business earnings. Take your business to Florida and you zero out that liability.

It’s not a surprise that the major personal tax

Despite the migration trends, Connecticut’s per capita income continues to rise.

However, outmigration substantially diminishes the projected base for taxing personal income and contributes to our state fiscal problems.

to deal with the threat of terrorism, those who had the means beat feet out of town.

When people in France and Sweden believed their government services, like security, were inadequate

Here in Connecticut, the threat is financial.

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