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BUSINESS JOURNAL April 20, 2015 | VOL. 51, No. 16

20 | BUILDING SKILLS

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THE POWER OF ONE

Dean Lloyd Gibson of the Ernest C. Trefz School of Business at the University of Bridgeport. Photo by Bill Fallon

NEXT FALL, ACKNOWLEDGING A WAVE of interest in the entrepreneurial spirit, the Ernest C. Trefz School of Business at the University of Bridgeport will offer an undergraduate entrepreneurship minor to complement majors in everything from engineering to psychology to design. “It is designed to encourage students to start their own businesses,” business school Dean Lloyd Gibson said. “This is a new tack and we are expecting a big impact. Even corporations want entrepreneurial skills, the ability to take ownership of a concept. These are important skills for all students. “Everyone is an entrepreneur of their own business, their own career, their own life,” he said. “Entrepreneurial skills will prove

important to anyone, no matter what they’re doing.” Gibson likened his dean’s job to that of CEO of the business school, although he continues to guest lecture. “We are a business,” Gibson said. “Some may bristle at the idea of an academic institution being run like a business. But we must operate efficiently. We must offer great customer service. And we must offer a quality product that we’re improving all the time.” Later, he said, “Any good organization needs to continually improve, I believe.” On a recent Friday afternoon, Gibson was to lecture an undergraduate class of business and nonbusiness majors on socially responsible corporate behavior. His talk would feature three parts: knowing what it is, deciphering » UB, page 19

Sherman embraces its small-town appeal Nearby shopping meccas pose a challenge

BY EVAN FALLOR evan@Westfairinc.com IN AN AREA WHERE TRAFFIC lights grow scarce and where, unofficially, “the country” begins, lies Sherman, Fairfield County’s last frontier. The northernmost town in the county lacks the boundlessness of Bridgeport and the shore clubs of Greenwich. The radio stations that provide the backdrop for coastal towns can be

static in Sherman. Further, Sherman does not share the same 203 area code as Fairfield County’s 22 other towns. It is an 860 locale. But what the town of 3,700 — the least populated town in Fairfield County — does have is a unique, mom-and-pop shop-driven economy that embraces the ideals of generations past. It has kept out, purposefully or not, the big-box stores and relies on its two restaurants, one

independent grocery store and day care center to keep its engine running. The town’s commercial center is along a winding mile-long stretch of routes 37 and 39, its main thoroughfares. Sherman offers no chain stores and the closest gas station, depending on one’s in-town location, is in New Milford, New Fairfield or over the New York border in Pawling. » SHERMAN, page 4

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Startup Weekend winners face competition MULTIPLE DOCKING APPS IN DEVELOPMENT FOR YACHTERS

BY ALEXANDER SOULE Hearst Connecticut Media

n winning Startup Weekend Stamford on April 12, the team of SlipShare offered judges an appealing option for their vote: an app allowing yachters to reserve dock space at marinas while on cruises. SlipShare’s early problem? That ship may have already sailed. Conceived by Stamford residents Paul and Sherrie Norton, SlipShare recruited seven other people to its team at Startup Weekend Stamford, the fourth annual installment of the contest in which entrepreneurs pitch the kernel of an idea for a product or service, recruit team members and flesh out a rough business plan in a marathon, 54-hour session. The SlipShare team won six months of free space at the Stamford Innovation Center, where the contest was held, as well as marketing and patent assistance. Even as the SlipShare team considers next steps, a Newport, R.I., startup called Dockwa is reportedly readying beta tests in May for an app serving a similar function to SlipShare’s, with Paul Norton acknowledging Dockwa as a potential competitor but suggesting the companies have significant differences and that two competitors can coexist in the market. “We did look at competitors, but I have to say, this is really an early market,” Norton said. “Each one of these competitors is kind of circling around the space. They may do a little bit of it; often, they do something else.” Judges have only 20 minutes to vet and vote on Startup Weekend entrants, creating the possibility that some plans could mirror

Team SlipShare’s Paul Norton, center, speaks as teammates Ken Rist, left, and Darrell DeMakes work during Startup Weekend at the Stamford Innovation Center. Photo by Tyler Sizemore

existing businesses, noted Tracy Chadwell, a Greenwich angel investor who was on the judging panel and who will host the SlipShare team for a consultative dinner. “The (SlipShare) team was rewarded for the effort that they put in and the basic viability for the idea,” Chadwell said. “I was so impressed with the effort and ideas that came out of the weekend. I think it was valuable for everyone involved and helps foster the vibrancy that innovation brings to a community.” Quinnipiac University delivered much of the vibrancy on Startup Weekend Stamford, with a half-dozen students entering their ideas in the competition and Quinnipiac student David Quito grabbing runner-up accolades with his CollegeXchange, which would create an app for student-run businesses to market their services on campus. Third place went to Punctual Payments,

whose team envisions enrolling small businesses on a website that would provide a level of assurance that they would receive invoice payments in a timely fashion. The clock is now ticking on SlipShare, with Paul Norton saying he and Sherrie are already assessing next steps, circling back around with team members and beginning the blocking and tackling work on how to free up time in their own lives to build the business. Neither has experience with a high-growth startup, with Paul Norton a longtime manager with Reader’s Digest and Sherrie Norton a kitchen designer. Other members of the SlipShare Startup Weekend Stamford team included Justin Botelle, Darrell DeMakes, Eric Gu, Zoe Liu, Ken Rist, Hao Wu and David Yang. Brian Anderson, another panel judge who has built three companies in his career, said

speed may be SlipShare’s best bet at success. “You’ve got an app like a million other people, so it’s about speed to market,” Anderson said. “You can ‘bootstrap’ it or you can bring in capital and crank it. This is one of those, because it’s not protectable.” It is one of several decisions in the immediate offing for SlipShare, but Paul Norton is looking forward to it. “Oh, we’re moving ahead,” Norton said. “We’re going to have to pivot our personal lives. Previously, we had talked to people who say they like the idea. That’s different from someone actually writing a check.” Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See stamfordadvocate.com for more from this reporter.

Levitt Pavilion photo wins chamber contest

hen the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce put out a call this winter for photographers to submit local shots, one of which would eventually grace the chamber’s annual guide and map, more than 600 photos poured in. Marc Litvinoff won the competition with his photo of the Levitt Pavilion, upriver from the grass of Grace Salmon Park. The photo will be on the front cover of the chamber’s 2015-16 visitors guide/membership directory and map. “We had a great response to the contest and received well over 600 photos from scores of residents,” said Matthew Mandell, executive director of the chamber, in a statement. “We had to make some tough choices;

there were so many we could have used, but in the end we felt this one said ‘Westport.’ “The redesigned Levitt Pavilion is the new iconic structure in town and being one of the first publications to show it off helped make the decision,” he said. “I’m thrilled that the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce has selected my image for their publication,” Litvinoff said in the announcement. “Westport is a beautiful town which offers fantastic photo opportunities, and I’m pleased to share one of my images.” The guide is now in production and will be released in early May. The chamber said it plans to hold another contest for its next guide in two years. — Bill Fallon

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The winning photo.

GE stuns markets with sale of subsidiary NORWALK-BASED REAL ESTATE ARM OFFLOADED FOR $26.5B

BY ALEXANDER SOULE

GE intends to retain finance operations move of what GE hopes will be a speedy disCall it the straw that broke the cow’s back — if coupled with opportunity as financial institu- that are closely intertwined with its indus- mantling of GE Capital to other buyers. “We sold Real Estate, obviously, in the eneral Electric is selling most of its tions look to grow via acquisition in an environ- trial divisions. GE Capital Aviation Services GE Capital subsidiary to focus on its ment of low interest rates and heavy competi- and GE Energy Financial Services have some quarter and we’re going to start selling every1,200 employees in Stamford; GE Capital thing else today,” Sherin said. “The faster we industrial businesses, starting with the tion for assets that offer attractive yields. “I think in its essence this is a capital allo- also has a Danbury office. And the company go and the smaller we get, certainly in the $26.5 billion sale of GE Capital Real Estate and with the Fairfield-based company seeking cation decision,” Immelt said. “We just did began a process last year to spin off its credit U.S., the earlier we will be able to address the other buyers over the next 24 months for the not see an attractive proposition for getting card and consumer finance operations as characteristics that made us systemic.” GE employees and investors can steel a return on capital that made sense for the an independent company called Synchrony commercial-lending arm and other assets. On the afternoon of April 10, when the company or made sense for shareholders. ... Financial, which has kept its headquarters themselves for a flurry of change in the coming months, with Sherin emphasizing plan was announced, GE shares surged The market for these assets is just extraordi- in Stamford. “The success of Synchrony and other “speed is going to matter” in finding buy$2.78, or 11 percent, to $28.53, the highest narily attractive today.” GE is taking a charge against first-quarter dispositions ... give us tangible proof points ers for assets, as the company looks to cash price since the summer of 2008 prior to the earnings of $16 billion and said it expects to that other owners place more value on our in while markets are optimal. “We weren’t financial collapse. CEO Jeffrey Immelt had resisted calls by get $35 billion in dividends from GE Capital. platforms than our own investors do as part really planning to sell all these (assets) this way, so we’re going to have to do some some analysts for the conglomerate to dump GE’s board of directors authorized the com- of GE,” said Keith Sherin, CEO of GE Capital. GE set a goal of generating 90 percent preparation to get information available for GE Capital, which had long been a cash cow pany to buy back $50 billion in shares, with Chubb - 153043 Ship Info: Fairfield Business Journal Fairfield Business Journal businesses, buyers in a way that will help them make the number of shares of its earnings from industrial for the parent company, with Immelt making the goal of reducing Publication: 3 Gannett Drive Ste G7 White Plains, NY 10604 IO #: None Project: up to Chubb with those units generating 58 percent of its their decision and help us run an effective outstanding and thus boosting their value. selective divestments instead Move to prune risk. Attn: Patrice Sullivan March 23 Campaign: March to accelauction,” Sherin said. “That will take some profits last year. While GE has Issue: made momentous Immelt may have been spurred 914.694.3600 f: None Type: Single Creative: 153043_Chubb_MoveUp_FairfieldJrnl_Mar23.v2 GE has already gotten the t:ball rolling time, but we are ready to go.” to include erate that pace after financial regulators divestments under AdImmelt, bleed division = 10” X 5.625” with the $26.5 billion sale of GE Capital Real Wood NBCUniversal and its GE Plastics tagged GE with theAE: label of David a “systemically trimfor = 10”many X 5.625” Estate to Blackstone Group and Wells Fargo, Hearst Connecticut Media includes four important” financial institution, forcing GE that served as a training ground 10” Xhit 5.625” with Blackstone making no immediate statedaily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich did =not to reserve cash to maintain capital ratios that senior executives, those deals safety otherwise could be used to invest in growth as close to home as the piecemeal sale of ment on its plans for the Norwalk operations Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See stamfordadvocate.com businesses or bolster share value through the commercial lending arm of GE Capital, of GE Capital Real Estate. T:10” The Blackstone deal was just the first for more from this reporter. which is based in Norwalk. stock buybacks. Hearst Connecticut Media

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The town library is a private library and fundraises 50 percent of its operating costs. For entertainment, residents can visit the Sherman Playhouse, a short walk from the town hall, called Mallory Town Hall. Candlewood Lake, the state’s largest lake, runs along Sherman’s east end and is one of the town’s most popular draws. Its hiking trails are also a big boost for the local economy. When First Selectman Clay Cope bought a weekend home in Sherman in 2001, he thought he was moving to Litchfield County. Cope, who previously split time between Sherman and Manhattan while working in the cable TV industry, moved to Sherman full time in 2011 after winning the selectman race. An ongoing economic challenge for Cope and for Sherman is that Sherman must punch above its weight class. New Milford’s expansive stretch of strip malls is due east; and Danbury, a half-hour down routes 37 and 39, boasts the Danbury Fair Mall and other establishments. “All these businesses have to stay relevant and competitive to stay open,” Cope said. “There are so many choices one can make in New Milford or the other surrounding areas.” Sherman’s only hardware store closed last year as did the dry cleaners that occupied a store in the Sherman Green Marketplace, the central commercial area. For Sherman IGA owner Mike Luzi, the threat of the big-box stores looming in the backyard has long been a concern. Luzi first bought Sherman’s one and only grocery store 30 years ago at age 28. Since then, he’s seen numerous other town small businesses close their doors due to outside competition. He attributes some closures to a shift in buying from chain stores and residents not supporting locally owned businesses. Luzi said he buys as much of his product as he can from other local companies in western Connecticut. “I can’t survive by selling people a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk,” Luzi said. “In the same ways I’m supporting them I hope they can support me, too.” About a mile north of the town’s one

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and only traffic light is American Pie Co., a locally and regionally known dessert company and lunch and dinner restaurant that provides both sit-down and take-out service. Its line is frequently out the door, with locals and visitors from up and down the state vying for its Snickerdoodle cheesecake or a hamburger. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, it was bustling with lunchtime customers, each of whom greeted or bid farewell to owner Bill Hunniford as they stopped in or left. Frank Nutter, a Sherman resident of 14 years, had lunch Tuesday at American Pie. He’s a fan of its chicken pot pie, which he said he comes in for “all the time.” A transplant from Danbury, he’s embraced the old-school nature of Sherman. “I don’t compare it to any other town,” said Nutter. “I love it here.” Cope said the town’s population swells during the summer and fall, when its “weekender” population utilizes weekend homes during the prime foliage and lake months.

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Production Cope calls them “O.P.’s,” or orange plates, referring to the color of New York license plates. Hunniford jokingly said he can always spot a New York plate in the parking lot of his restaurant. If the doors are locked and the windows are up, that’s a New Yorker. If the engine is still running, that’s a Sherman resident. “We try to offer something for everybody,” said Hunniford, who has owned his business for 22 years. “We get people from Norwalk, Stamford and all over the state. We get kids, grandparents and motorcycle groups. We’re always trying to find the formula for success.” For some, Sherman itself is the draw. Cope said home occupations are prevalent. Cope cited the recent opening of a home dentist clinic/office as an example. The selectmen recently proposed a town budget of $5,104,012, which will be discussed at a town meeting later this month and put to vote on May 2.

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Companies replace riskier chemicals with green cleaners BY COLLEEN WILSON cwilson@westfairinc.com

nvironmentally friendly cleaning products had a reputation in their infancy for being expensive and less effective than their heavy-chemical counterparts. But as heavy-chemical products come under fire from a federal regulatory agency, some business owners say the green products are becoming integral to everyday operations. Trichloroethylene, TCE, used as a commercial degreaser, and methylene chloride and N-Methylpyrrolidone, NMP, both used for paint and coating removal, are the latest chemical products the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering banning. The agency said in a statement that it is looking to reduce the safety risks posed by the commercial and consumer use of the products. Although some businesses will need to

make adjustments and find different products to use if the chemicals become restricted, many companies have made the switch to green cleaning agents and encourage the transition away from heavy-duty cleaners. Paul Senecal, a managing partner at the cleaning and maintenance company AffinEco LLC, said the Bridgeport-based business started using green products in 2005. “We did that a long time ago because we thought it was a good thing to do, and it

became a commercial advantage,” he said. Senecal said that when AffinEco would get questions about using environmentally friendly products, it was able to say it converted years ago. “That certainly made us and our clients look good, and that got us loyal customers,” he said. George Arco, president of Arco Cleaning Maintenance Co. in Mount Kisco, said at first he was hesitant to use green products. “When the green products first came out

they were more expensive, but now they’ve become more reasonable in price,” he said. “It’s been a challenge to get products that work as well, but they’ve come a long way in the industry.” When asked if he thought the green products were not as effective, and if so how he dealt with that, Senecal said he told his employees to make it work. “They just need to be a little smarter about how they clean, and that’s OK,” he said.

Ban sought on Palcohol U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., recently called for a federal ban on Palcohol, a powdered alcohol product that is scheduled to be introduced to stores across the country later this year. Blumenthal, state medical and substance abuse treatments experts, educators and law enforcement officials have suggested such a product could pose a risk to children who could easily conceal or abuse it. Palcohol is a freeze-dried alcohol product that when combined with water or another liquid creates an alcoholic beverage. Arizona-based Lipsmark LLC, a privately held company, produces the product, which received final approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in March. Lipsmark’s website states that Palcohol can be on the shelves of stores by this summer. “Without further safety testing, Palcohol is a tragedy waiting to happen,” Blumenthal said in a statement. “If federal regulators cannot or will not do the right thing to properly evaluate this product’s potential threat to public safety, legislators must take action to ban Palcohol and prevent this dangerous product from hitting store shelves this summer.” Lipsmark states on its website that the product was created for those on-the-go who prefer not to carry around bottles or cans. It disputes efforts to ban Palcohol on its website. — Evan Fallor

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‘Play ball’ for the Bluefish

PROMOTIONS ENTICE; MAYOR GETS A BOBBLEHEAD BY EVAN FALLOR evan@Westfairinc.com

amie Toole, beginning his first season as the general manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish, said the team’s marketing goal both this year and going forward is simple. “We need to meet our fan base on their terms,” Toole said. “Not ours.” Big draws this year include the Atlantic League All-Star Game in July and, the following day, a matchup between retired Yankees and Red Sox players to benefit a local nonprofit. The team, from both an attendance and win-loss perspective, is not what it once was. The Bluefish have finished last in attendance in the independent Atlantic League for four consecutive years. During its heyday, the team routinely had more than 1,000 season ticket-holders. Now, Toole said the organization’s attainable goal is to hit 500 this season. And the team, which won the 1999 Atlantic League Championship in just its second year of existence, has made the playoffs just once in the last eight seasons. But Toole sees this season as a potential turning point for the organization. On April 24, the team’s opening day, a Two Roads Beer Garden with picnic tables will be unveiled in the right field pavilion. New signage has been installed around the Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Locally themed box seats and concessions will also be introduced. Even the longstanding bluefish logo has been replaced by a solid “B.” The goal: to become even more of a Bridgeport staple and attract fans who may not have a rooting interest in the team, or even baseball, but are still looking for a fun time in their backyard. Toole, who served last year as the team’s assistant general manager, helped institute these initiatives — some new and some improved-upon — to draw larger crowds and help the Ballpark at Harbor Yard become a “community institution.” “Our current fan base is probably a halfhour radius — Trumbull, Milford, Stratford, Bridgeport predominantly,” said Toole, a South Carolina native. “We want to expand that market. We want to reach places like Stamford, places like Greenwich, places like New Haven.” Large groups of businesspeople who may rent suites or sit in boxes as well as families constitute two target audiences Toole and the Bluefish hope to see at the park this season. But Toole said the 25-man roster isn’t its

Jamie Toole, Bluefish general manager

biggest marketing tool. A player often weaves through professional baseball like a seeingeye single, rarely staying long enough at one Minor League team to become a household name. But one member doesn’t stray: the team’s mascot, B.B. The anthropomorphic bluefish routinely makes appearances at Chamber of Commerce events and other community events throughout Fairfield County. In March, he marched in the Stamford St. Patrick’s Day parade. He’s the gilled face of the franchise that Toole sees as the way to enter the market of western Fairfield County. Out of the team’s 70 home games this season, 37 will be giveaway nights, a figure Toole called “dynamic” compared with promotional schedules of years past. Bobbleheads, pennants and specialty jerseys are some of the promotional themed nights, classically called Fan Appreciation Days. “MOMdays” will provide all mothers with a free ticket with the purchase of a kids’ price box seat. The Ballpark at Harbor Yard will also be the site of the annual Atlantic League All-Star game on July 8. The following day, the park

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will host the “Heroes for Heroes” Legends Game, featuring former Yankees and Red Sox players. It will benefit Homes for the Brave, a Bridgeport-based nonprofit providing housing and other support to veterans. The ballpark, within short driving or walking distance from rail, bus and ferry, is in a centralized location. Its development helped revitalize south Bridgeport two decades ago and directly led to the construction of the adjacent Webster Bank Arena. Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch called the team part of the “heart and soul” of the city and called principal team owner Frank Boulton a “good friend.” He expects to be be in attendance for Bill Finch bobblehead night May 6. “I’ve always felt a strong commitment to the team because they symbolized our city coming back,” Finch said. “On top of that, it’s one of the best bargains in sports. You can’t find a better value for your dollar for family entertainment.” Ticket prices, Toole said, will remain the same as last year, with general admission around $14. Toole, 36, who has 15 years experience

in various leadership roles in professional baseball, was named general manager of the Bluefish in September after Ken Shepard, the team’s general manager for the previous two seasons, died of kidney cancer in September at age 49. (Shepard was featured on the cover of the Fairfield County Business Journal April 28, 2014.) “It was a very difficult time for all of us in the organization,” Toole said. “Ken began some really great things for the team and I’m just hoping to build on what he started.” The Bluefish also have a new manager, Ricky VanAsselberg, this season. Toole was confident VanAsselberg, a Lousiana native and former Minor League player and manager, would bring an Atlantic League championship in the very near future. As with any sports franchise, the success on and off the field is cyclical. Now, the focus is on making the ballpark the best attraction it can be. “You take over the Yankees, what are you going to do? Win another championship? That’s been done so many times before,” Toole said. “I love the challenge of starting something new.”

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Triax gear to monitor pro lacrosse head hits BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

orwalk-based Triax Technologies Inc. and Major League Lacrosse have formed a partnership to outfit players for the 2015 lacrosse season with Triax’s Smart Impact Monitors to track and assess head impacts. Use of the Triax impact monitor makes Boston-based MLL the first professional sports league in the U.S. to provide its athletes and trainers with the head impactmonitoring technology, Triax reported in a statement. The monitors will be used during select practices and games. “We cannot stop injuries from occurring, but anything we can do to provide safety is of the utmost importance and it is imperative that we take these next steps,” said David Gross, MLL commissioner, in a statement. “Our players are our greatest asset and we will continue to strive to create the safest environment possible.” The New York Lizards were to premiere the Triax monitors April 12, opening day of the MLL season. Triax monitoring devices, according to the company, “are worn in comfortable, unobtrusive headbands or skull-

caps to record head impacts, and transmit data in real time from the field to a smartphone or tablet on the sideline.” Triax said the technology allows trainers to track up to 180 individual head impacts, measuring the G-force of hits and jarring through linear and rotational measures. The data collected from the MLL players will be used in collaboration with concussion research conducted by the New York Citybased Sports Legacy Institute, a nonprofit, to increase understanding about prevention, detection and management of concussive and subconcussive hits and for the institute’s “Hit Count” initiative. Chris Nowinski, co-founder and executive director of the Sports Legacy Institute, said, “We are excited to work with MLL because of their strong commitment to providing the safest possible environment for athletes. This technology will allow us to gather data that will guide us as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of MLL players.” The data from the players will be used to guide training technique and player assessment. “The fast-paced physicality of lacrosse has made it among the most rapidly growing sports in the country,” said Mike Spreckels,

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head athletic trainer, New York Lizards. “And with this growth and excitement generated by the game comes a responsibility from the league to the professional athletes as well as the youth players who are coming up behind them. We want to know that we’re promoting safe practices and that we’re identifying and preventing potential risks to player health and safety – particularly in the area of head impacts.” Studies have shown that most players do not report concussive symptoms experienced during competitions, let alone subconcussive hits, Triax reported. Recognizing

these impacts is critical for immediate evaluation of players. “The advancements in technology are allowing us to support athletes as they push themselves to not just perform at their best, but also to remain at their best,” said Chad Hollingsworth, co-founder of Triax Technologies. “Our mission is to continue to redefine athletic training and to support today’s athletes who are raising the bar every day.” Triax reported its devices are being used or evaluated for use with 18 institutions and universities as part of research projects.

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Neighbor to Neighbor eyes new building

nonprofit in the town of Greenwich has been awarded $250,000 to build a clothing and food distribution center. Neighbor to Neighbor uses basement space at Christ Church Greenwich, a threebuilding campus at 254 E. Putnam Ave. The 40-year-old nonprofit’s executive director, Nancy Coughlin, said the plan is for the church to designate and lease a portion of its campus for a fourth building to be the new, two-story Neighbor to Neighbor facility. Coughlin said the effort is in the planning phase now, with the town’s official planning and zoning reviews in the future. The funds were awarded through the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program. Gov. Dannell Malloy’s office, in a statement, said the Neighbor to Neighbor grant will expand services, increase space for volunteers and improve the delivery of food and clothing to low-income residents. The facility will be energy efficient and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the statement said. Plans include an elevator, a greater assortment of products and a conference room for onsite meetings and activities. “All improvements ensure the continuance of this essential service for thousands of adults and children in need,” according to a statement from Malloy’s office. Other towns to receive funding included Bethany ($500,000 to turn an old airplane hangar into a recreation center and emergency facility), Hebron ($391,000 for a bridge project), Farmington ($350,000 for road improvements), New Milford ($498,000 for a senior center upgrade) and Simsbury ($150,000 toward the Simsbury Veterans Memorial). “Delivering these grants today will improve the outlook for small towns across the state tomorrow,” Malloy said in statement. “We are partnering with our smaller communities so that we can rebuild infrastructure, improve quality of life for residents across our state and put Connecticut on a brighter path. These grants will help towns grow, remain competitive, and have a lasting impact for years to come.” — Bill Fallon

Walgreens to close 200 stores

algreens Boots Alliance Inc. will close 200 U.S. stores as part of a companywide cost-savings and restructuring strategy. The company made the announcement in its second-quarter financial results recently, the first financial results reported since Walgreen Co.’s December acquisition of European company Alliance Boots GmbH. Walgreens announced in August a three-year, $1 billion cost-reduction initiative. Executive Vice Chairman and acting CEO Stefano Pessina attributed the companywide measures to prescription reimbursement pressure and competition. Pessina said plans include creating a more efficient cost model, improving operations and reinvesting in stores to improve customer experience and expand retail margins.

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ridgeport architectural firm Fletcher Thompson, which must repay $485,000 in retirement funds improperly taken from employees’ accounts, is facing a lawsuit over nearly $100,000 in apparently unpaid insurance premiums. Zurich American Insurance Co., based in Illinois, in December filed suit in federal court claiming that Fletcher Thompson failed to pay $99,794.67 for policies in 2011 and 2012. The company is seeking damages in the same amount plus interest, attorney fees and costs. As of March, Fletcher Thompson had not responded to the complaint in court, leading Zurich American to seek a default judgment in its favor. Fletcher Thompson has designed dozens of schools and other buildings throughout the region. The architecture and design firm moved into its Bridgeport headquarters in December, shortly after the lawsuit was filed. The company, which dates to 1910, was based in Bridgeport until 2002, when it moved to

Shelton. Its return to the city four years ago, and its move into the historic Mechanics & Farmers Bank building at 930 Main St., has been hailed by local leaders as a symbol of the city’s rebirth. But the March 19 order from the federal Department of Labor to repay $40,463 a month for 12 months in addition to a possible adverse ruling in the insurance company suit has raised questions about its viability. The company, which once had more than 100 employees, brought only about 60 jobs back to Bridgeport. Paul Timpanelli, president of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, said he has confidence the company can survive. “I don’t claim to know anything about their books, but they are a very capable, professional company,” he said. “My assumption is that the company is going to be in some pain for a while, but then fully recover. It’s a very competent organization.” He said the company’s struggles were similar to what others faced during a difficult economy in recent years. “They’ve been around for a long, long time,” he said. “I have had some discussions with their accounting firm, and

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they share my confidence.” Fletcher Thompson officials did not respond to a request for comment. The company’s retirement plan has 164 participants. A federal probe found the company fell behind in moving employee deferrals and loan repayments to the plan beginning in 2008 and stopped remitting any funds to the plan as of May 2012, even as it continued to withhold contributions from paychecks. The building that houses Fletcher Thompson’s offices is owned by Forstone Capital, which has about a dozen downtown properties. Forstone bought the bank building for about $500,000 from the city in 2008 and rents 25,000 square feet on the ground floor to Fletcher Thompson. Above the offices are 30 apartments. Forstone Capital was awarded $3.3 million for the renovation project from the state through the Competitive Housing Assistance for Multifamily Properties initiative. The federal Environmental Protection Agency helped pay for cleanup costs. Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch was among many local officials lauding the company’s return to the city, and his

office expressed disappointment in the company’s pension issues but confidence the firm will remain in town. “In learning about this news, we found it to be as troubling and unfortunate as others did,” spokesman Brett Broesder said. “We’re concerned for the workers and the company. And we’re glad the legal system seemed to find a fair resolution in the case. To the best of our knowledge, the company plans on remaining in Bridgeport for years to come, continuing to do its part in making the state’s largest city better every day. We hope that is the case.” Developer Robert Scinto said Fletcher Thompson did not have problems paying rent when it was based in one of his buildings in Shelton. “They left because they were trying to get more government jobs in Bridgeport, school jobs, and they felt that if they made a commitment to city, politically it would be looked upon more favorably,” Scinto said. Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See ctpost.com for more from this reporter.

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UTC names new Sikorsky president as it weighs spinoff

nited Technologies Corp. recently announced the appointment of Robert Leduc as president of Stratford-based Sikorsky Aircraft. UTC, which serves as the parent company of Sikorsky, said the appointment is effective immediately. Leduc replaces Mick Maurer as Sikorsky’s president, who will move to the newly created position of UTC senior vice president, strategic projects. Leduc spent 35 years in leadership roles at Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand and UTC

Aerospace Systems before retiring last year. He will report to UTC President and CEO Gregory Hayes. “It is a great pleasure to welcome Bob back to United Technologies as the new president Robert Leduc of Sikorsky Aircraft,” Hayes said in a statement. “Across the aerospace industry, Bob is recognized as a proven leader, and he has the vision

Hedge fund wants to overhaul its Westport campus

estport-based hedge fund Bridgewater Associates has proposed building an underground parking garage and other upgrades at its Westport campus. Jim Marpe, Westport first selectman, said Bridgewater Associates has presented an unofficial proposal to expand its facility on Glendinning Place in Westport. “Bridgewater has been an excellent corporate citizen and I believe their continued presence in Westport is a very good thing,” Marpe said. Marpe said Bridgewater’s appearance before the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission was only a preliminary presentation and no application was put forth. Bridgewater Associates reportedly man-

ages $169 billion in assets. “So far, Bridgewater has exhibited an understanding of our approval processes and procedures and it is committed to working with us to get the appropriate approvals,” Marpe told the Fairfield County Business Journal. “Bridgewater has been a very good corporate citizen in Westport and I believe they have every intention of continuing to be a good neighbor and developing their projects within the town’s guidelines and requirements.” Town Conservation Director Alicia Mozian told the Associated Press her department will likely need help vetting the proposal from an outside consultant. — Reece Alvarez

and experience necessary to lead Sikorsky today and as its future chief executive officer, should Sikorsky be spun off.” UTC announced in March that it was exploring strategic alternatives for Sikorsky, including spinning off the company. In his new role, Maurer will complete the strategic alternatives review for Sikorsky. He will be responsible for leading a separation should UTC pursue a spinoff. “Under Mick’s leadership, Sikorsky positioned itself for a bright future,” Hayes

said. “In his new position, Mick’s experience leading Sikorsky will provide unique perspective and insight as we complete our strategic review and determine the best way to enhance Sikorsky’s long-term success and create improved value for UTC’s customers and shareholders.” United Technologies is based in Hartford and provides technology and services to the building and aerospace industries. Sikorsky Aircraft has headquarters on Main Street in Stratford. — Evan Fallor

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orwalk-based human resources consulting company AllCountyJobs. com this month announced it has launched MyNextHRJob, an online human resources-focused job board with positions in Fairfield County, Westchester County and around the country. MyNextHRJob, which is part of the AllCountyJobs.com job board network, currently features more than 11,000 human resources-related job openings. It features job description samples, compensation data, industry-related links and other human resources data.

“We’re looking forward to offering the HR community the premier destination for finding top HR talent, as well as finding top HR career opportunities,” said David Lewis, CEO of MyNextHRJob and parent company AllCountyJobs.com, in a statement. Founded in 1999, AllCountyJobs.com is a network of 21 job boards in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Along with MyNextHRJob, it is part of the HR group OperationsInc., which is based on Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk. — Evan Fallor

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Company chosen to manage Playland WESTCHESTER COUNTY LAWMAKERS WILL REVIEW PLAN

BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com

estchester County Executive Robert Astorino took to the Rye Playland boardwalk April 14 to announce an agreement for Standard Amusements to take over management and invest nearly $23 million in restoring and upgrading the historic cross-border park. The Business Council of Westchester — the county’s largest business organization — issued a press release endorsing the plan, saying it will provide short- and long-term income to the county and protects the interests of taxpayers. If the deal is approved by lawmakers, New York City-based Standard Amusements LLC will pay the county $2.25 million up front, invest $22.75 million over five years in upgrades to the park and make payments of $300,000 per year to the county, with an annual 2 percent inflation rate. Once the company recoups its investment, the county will receive 7.5 percent of its profits from running the park, Astorino said. “The county will be part of the upside of Playland,” Astorino said.

When Astorino came into office in 2010, one of his goals was to turn over the 87-yearold, county-owned park to a private operator because he said it cost the county about $4 million in losses every year and was a drain on taxpayers. Astorino said the only way to improve the park would be to bring in a private partner. The county put out the first bid for a new operator in 2011 and chose nonprofit Sustainable Playland Inc. in 2012, which backed out of the deal last year. After the deal with Sustainable Playland fell through, the county commissioned Manhattan-based Biederman Redevelopment Venture Corp., owned by Dan Biederman, who redeveloped Bryant Park in Manhattan, to make recommendations for the future of Playland. He received $100,000 for the report, which was due in November. Astorino said Biederman vetted every possible park operator. He said the county received a draft of the report in December, which recommended renegotiating with Standard Amusements but not to do so in public. The final report came April 13, and the agreement with Standard Amusements

was signed that night. It gives the company the right to become the sole operator for 15 years beginning Nov. 1, with an option to renew for another 15 years. The agreement requires approval from the county Board of Legislators, which has until June 15 to act. If approved, Standard Amusements will begin to manage the park this season. The company can back out of the deal by Oct. 31 but would owe the county $500,000. The company will manage and upgrade the amusement park, parking lot, beach, pool area and boardwalk, and said it plans to improve rather than transform the park. Standard Amusements partner Nicholas Singer is a financial executive who grew up in Harrison and frequently visited Rye Playland’s amusement park and beaches. He called the park deal a “passion project.” “Our plan is to restore Rye Playland to the crown jewel of Westchester County,” Singer said. Standard Amusements entered into an operating agreement with United Parks, whose CEO Jack Falfas has 40 years of experience with amusement parks, including Dorney Park in Pennsylvania. He will

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move to Rye for at least one year to oversee operations. Astorino said the goal is to bring more people to the park year-round, increasing its use from 100 days to as many as possible. Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Michael Kaplowitz said the publicprivate partnership could be good for the people of Westchester and he looks forward to vetting it. The board’s Budget & Appropriations and Labor, Parks, Planning & Housing committees will review the proposal.

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and optimize for this exact experience, as opposed to in bars you just kind of throw a few things together,” he said. “You may not be able to see the instructor the right way.” He said Muse also provides a curated selection of beer and wine. A painting session typically costs $35, which provides a canvas, apron and painting supplies. Events for kids and families typically cost $29 per person, Finch said. Finch said while people learn to paint in

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use Paintbar, a business that mixes socializing with painting lessons throughout New England, with one venue in Norwalk, is set to open a location in downtown White Plains next month. Muse is in the late stages of construction on 84 Mamaroneck Ave., the former site of Cheeburger Cheeburger, said Stan Finch, founder and co-owner. Finch said he saw strong interest in White Plains from doing market testing. He said the location is a good fit for the venue. “We like that area, Mamaroneck Avenue, with kind of all the hustle and bustle and bars and restaurants,” he said. “Our customers tend to either go eat or go out to bars before or after they come to one of our sessions – so it just works well in that kind of area.” Participants at Muse are guided through the painting process in 10 to 15 steps to create a piece, like their own “Starry Night,” to take home. The paint bar offers private events for kids, adults and co-workers as well as family painting days and public sessions in the evening. Painting sessions last two to two and a half hours with a break included for paint-

the class, it is not academic. New and experienced painters are welcome to stray from the instructions and use different colors or add their own creative elements, Finch said. People often tell him the experience is therapeutic. “You can come in and you can get caught up in the painting, and for that two and a half hours you’re not thinking about anything else other than just kind of perfecting your piece,” Finch said.

ers to catch up, eat and drink. Finch said instructors talk about half the time, giving people time to socialize. The paint bar serves tapas-style food that people can eat while painting, like bruschetta, hummus platters and spinach and feta triangles. Finch and his co-founder Vanessa Leigh, an artist and actress, opened their first location in Manchester, N.H., in 2012. He said he originally saw the concept in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “We thought a business like this would be really fun to start and to run,” he said. He said the business also matched his retail experience and Leigh’s artistic background. A similar business, Paint Nite, is also active in Westchester. The business offers a similar experience to Muse’s in existing bars, usually on an otherwise slow night. Finch said a venue solely for painting creates a better experience because it is specifically built for that purpose. The approximately 3,000-square-foot space in White Plains will have a main studio with separate rooms for private events, so multiple events can be held simultaneously. There is a stage for the instructor to lead the class, and an assistant walks around helping painters. “We like having our own locations so we can really invest and create the artistic vibe

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Listed alphabetically. Name Address Area code: 203 unless otherwise noted Website Aspetuck Valley Country Club

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Country Club of Fairfield

936 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield 06824 255-3951 • ccfairfield.com

D. Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course 2390 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield 06432 373-5911 • fairchildwheelergolf.com

E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course 451 Stillwater Road, Stamford 06902 324-4185 • brennangolf.com

Greenwich Country Club

19 Doubling Road, Greenwich 06830 869-1000 greenwichcountryclub.org

Griffith E. Harris Golf Course

1300 King St., Greenwich 06831 531-7200 • greenwichct.org

H. Smith Richardson Golf Course

2425 Morehouse Highway, Fairfield 06824 255-7300 • hsrgolf.com

Oak Hills Park Golf Course

165 Fillow St., Norwalk 06850 838-0303 • oakhillsgc.com

The Patterson Club

1118 Cross Highway, Fairfield 06430 259-5244 • thepattersonclub.com

Richter Park Golf Course

100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury 06811 792-2550 • richterpark.com

Ridgefield Golf Course

545 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield 06877 748-7008 • ridgefieldgc.com

Rockrimmon Country Club

2949 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 06903 322-3408 • rockrimmoncc.org

Rolling Hills Country Club

333 Hurlbutt St., Wilton 06897 762-4600 • rhcconline.com

Shorehaven Golf Club

14 Canfield Ave., East Norwalk 06855 866-5528 • shorehavengc.org

Silver Spring Country Club

439 Silver Spring Road, Ridgefield 06877 438-2671 • silverspringcc.org

Silvermine Golf Club

95 N. Seir Hill Road, Norwalk 06850 846-2552 • silverminegolf.com

The Stanwich Club

888 North St., Greenwich 06831 869-0555 • stanwich.com

Sterling Farms Golf Course

1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06905 461-9090 • sterlingfarmsgc.com

Sunset Hill Golf Club

13 Sunset Hill Road, Brookfield 06804 740-7800

Tamarack Country Club

55 Locust Road, Greenwich 06831 531-7300 • tamarackcountryclub.com

Tashua Knolls and Tashua Glen Golf Club

40 Tashua Knolls Lane, Trumbull 06611 452-5186 • tashuaknolls.com

Whitney Farms Golf Course

175 Shelton Road, Monroe 06468 268-0707 • whitneyfarmsgc.com

Woodway Country Club

540 Hoyt St., Darien 06820 322-1661 • woodway.org

Year course opened

Course type Owner/general manager Golf pro

Holes

Par

Rating

Yards

Slope

Course designer(s)

1967

Private

Carolyn Kepcher Jack Powers

73.7

6,594

129

Hal Purdy

1946

Private

Curtis Angell Kammy Maxfeldt

37.3

3,157

131

Orrin Smith

1957

Private

Marc Possidento Cory Muller

73.1

6,908

132

Alfred H. Tull; renovated 2010 by Michael Hundzan

1914

Private

Steve T. Klemenz David Renzulli

71.6

6,358

133

Seth Raynor

1931

Municipal

Alex Head Stephen Roach

18 red 18 black

72 red 71 black

71 red 71.5 black

6,568 red 6,559 black

124 red 124 black

Robert White

1925

Municipal

Michael Sullivan Vance Levin

71.1

6,492

124

Maurice McCarthy

1892

Private

NA NA

72.6

6,706

130

Seth Raynor

1963

Municipal

NA Joseph Felder

71 men 73 women

70.5

5710 green 6512 blue 6093 white 4256 gold

120

Robert Trent Jones

1972

Municipal

NA Jim Alexander

72/73

72.1

6,676

126

Hal Purdy Malcolm Purdy

1969

Municipal

Shelly Guyer Edward Ruiz

71/72

70.5

6,407

126

Alfred H. Tull

1947

Private

NA Chris Kenney

72.8

6,795

134

Robert Trent Jones Sr.

1971

Municipal

Karen Madaus Brian Gehan

6,740

130

Edward Ryder

1974

Municipal

Frank A. Sergiovanni Frank A. Sergiovanni

71 blue white gold red

6444 blue 6019 white 5358 gold 4512 red

129 blue 127 white 120 gold 117 red

George Fazio and Tom Fazio

1949

Private

John Larsen Jerry Yochum

73.8

6,832

128

Orrin Smith and Robert Trent Jones Sr.

1961

Private

Scott Semple Ray Ford

72.9

5,454-6,737

137

Alfred Tull; Updated in 2002 by Roger Rulewich

1923

Private

Arthur Crouch Mike Laganza

72.4

6,599

134

Robert White

1930

Private

Robert Sommer David Jones

72.1

6,518

132

Robert White

1959

Private

John Warner/Rob DeLuca 27 Stuart Waack

70, main course 66.4 31, executive course

5,300

122

John Warner/ Re-Design Mark Mungeam, Mungeam Cornish Golf Design

1964

Private

Peter Tunley Michael Summa

7,133

144

William F. Gordon

1969

Public

Paul Grillo Angela Aulenti

71.7 blue 69.6 white 67.5 gold 73.3 red

6,509 blue 6,054 white 5,587 gold 5,539 red

129 blue 126 white 123 gold 124 red

Geoffrey S. Cornish 1969; renovated in 2005 by Robert McNeil

1950

Public

64.5

4,512

100

1929

Private

Brian Gillespie Bobby Brown

73.4 blue 68.1 green 72.1 red 71.8 white

6783 blue 5719 gold 5710 red 6452 white

139 blue 127 green 127 red 136 white

Charles H. Banks

1976/2004

Municipal

Bobby Brown Jon Janik

71.9

6,540

125

Al Zikorus and Mike Zikorus

1982

Public

Paul McGuire Paul Christ

72.7

6,714

134

Hal Purdy and Malcolm Purdy

1916

Private

Sam Kadi Michael Crawford

72.8

6,716

139

Willie Park Jr., renovated by Mark Mungeam

71 71.8 blue 69.7 white 71 74 66.6 gold 69.6 red

This list is a sampling of golf courses and country clubs located in the region. If you wish your facility to be included in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. Note: Private golf courses require membership and offer specialized services to its members. Members are charged for dues and course maintenance. Public golf courses are privately owned, but charge participants for rounds played and gear rentals. Municipal golf courses are owned by cities, towns or counties and may offer reduced memberships to residents. NA Not available.

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CBRE secures $15M for Westport retail center

BRE Capital Markets’ debt and structured-finance team has arranged $15 million in permanent financing for Playhouse Square, a 39,000-squarefoot retail center at 275 Post Road East in Westport, CBRE reported. The property is owned and operated by Greenwich-based owner, developer and operator HB Nitkin Group. “The loan is for a refinance to pay off the existing debt,” CBRE said. CBRE arranged the 10-year loan “with a coupon rate of 4 percent at 75 percent loanto-value” ratio. Among the terms, “The fixed-rate loan provides flexible prepayment terms and a 30-year amortization schedule,” CBRE reported. The loan was facilitated by Mark Fisher and Alex Furnary of CBRE’s midtown Manhattan office. CBRE, with headquarters in Los Angeles, maintains an office at 201 Tresser Blvd. in Stamford. Playhouse Square is close to Westport’s Main Street, where CBRE reported prop-

erty trades as high as $2,000 per square foot and commands rents in excess of $100 per square foot. “Playhouse Square is a niche play,” Fisher said in a statement. “While the demographics are the same as Main Street, tenants pay less rent due to the ‘off Main Street’ location. It’s a win-win for everyone.” “Parking is always an issue in Westport and other towns with vibrant downtown retail corridors,” said Craig Way, director of leasing for HB Nitkin Group, in a statement. “Playhouse Square has a unique downtown area setting, with ample onsite parking.” Tenants of Playhouse Square include Qdoba, Lilly Pulitzer, Organic Market, Achorn Pharmacy, Pure Barre, Massage Envy, Kennedy Barber, Rick Garcia Salon and She La La. HB Nitkin owns and operates commercial real estate throughout Connecticut and New York, including office, retail and multifamily products. — Bill Fallon

Report cites ‘invigorated’ Greenwich residential market The Greenwich office of Houlihan Lawrence, which opened in 2013 on West Putnam Avenue, reported recently “an invigorated” Greenwich residential real estate market for the first quarter. According to the Houlihan Lawrence “Greenwich Q1 Market Report,” which the company summarized in a statement, “buyers are ready to seal the deal.” The report also said: • The hottest sector now is the $1 million to $1.99 million range, with a 36 percent increase in pending home sales compared with the first quarter of 2014. • There is less competition for buyers’ atten-

tion, meaning “properties will stand out.” • There are faster sales at higher prices for homes north of the Merritt Parkway; average days on the market in the area fell more than 30 percent compared with a year ago. • Activity south of Post Road “was fierce this winter,” with pending home sales up 71 percent and inventory down by 13 percent from the first quarter of 2014. • Old Greenwich is experiencing a spike in pending homes sales, up 60 percent. The company also reported the market’s median sale price of $2.05 million for March was up 5.5 percent from February. — Bill Fallon

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tile-breaking ceremony April 9 marked the announcement by Simon Property Group of its plans to make renovations to The Westchester mall in downtown White Plains. Robert Guerra, vice president of Simon’s northeast office, said the multimillion-dollar renovations were expected to begin in May and finish in early 2016. Inside the mall, Guerra said the company would add seating areas and mobile device charging stations, upgrade the men’s and women’s restrooms with new fixtures and lighting, and replace the flooring on retail levels one and two with natural stone tile and install new carpet on retail level three. Outside, the entrance will be updated. LED lighting will be installed in the parking garages along with changes to vehicle entrances and the valet lobby. Signs both inside and outside will be improved. Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino said in his speech at the ceremony that the mall plays a big part in tourism dollars in the county.

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“Retail is 21 percent of our tourism dollars,” Astorino said. “And 350 million new dollars come into Westchester because of retail, and The Westchester is a very big reason why people come to Westchester.” White Plains Mayor Thomas M. Roach said he appreciates the investment and reinvestment that Simon has made in the city.

“I understand that this is an extremely competitive market,” he said. “The strong players are going to continue to be strong players, but that only happens if you reinvest.” After the speeches, the three men stood behind a table and each took a hammer to a tile to mark the official groundbreaking of the renovations to come.

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its evolution, and tangibles about its current state “and what you can do about it.” This was to be his fifth presentation on the topic — all of them interactive and each one updated and new. “I keep it up to the minute,” he said. Gibson was in the banking industry for 28 years prior to becoming dean of the business school in 2012. He spent half his banking career in commercial banking and half as president of three different community banks, the last one in Chicago. The school broke ground on an upgraded, expanded facility in November 2013 and dedicated it last September in the name of Bridgeport businessman Ernest Trefz, whose family business interests include multiple McDonald’s restaurants and the Bridgeport Holiday Inn. Gibson said the refurbished building is used by all departments. Its remade Lena Hiatt Jacobson lecture hall can accommodate 134. Its acoustics and comfortable seating have made the Jacobson hall a popular lecture and meeting venue irrespective of topic, Gibson said. The remade Raymond J. O’Hara lecture hall holds 70 at widely spaced workbenchdesks. Gibson said the school was offered both a more cramped design for O’Hara hall and the space-friendly layout it eventually chose. Gibson said the school felt expanded

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space and fewer numbers were more conducive to learning. “Our focus is on smaller classes and more student interaction and engagement,” he said. The undergraduate Bachelor of Science business program now has 300 students. The most popular undergraduate fields of

The entrance to the new Ernest C. Trefz School of Business. Photos by Bill Fallon

study are accounting, which has about 80 majors, and finance, with 60 majors. They are followed by international business, with 30-plus undergraduates, and marketing, with 20-plus students. A smaller number studies management and industrial relations. Another 250 students are enrolled in the school’s MBA programs, which feature six concentrations: accounting, finance, marketing, international business, management and human-resources management. Two new MBA concentrations to be rolled out this fall are analytics intelligence and entrepreneurship. Four new professors have been hired to handle the increase. Forty-five graduate students are enrolled in the school’s online MBA program. International students — about 60 percent of the school’s MBA candidates — by design take classroom classes and are not part of the online program. Gibson said UB, which just celebrated a campuswide International Week, provides opportunities via its global catchment area. “It’s clearly an advantage, clearly a strength, to have such diversity,” he said, noting he recently taught a class with students from 10 different nations. A total 80 nations — led by China, India and Saudi Arabia — are represented among UB’s total enrollment of 5,400. Gibson said, “We have the most

diverse campus in Connecticut and one of the most diverse campuses in the U.S. “You can talk about culture all day long,” he said. “Our teams are working with each other from around the world.” Although UB runs a downtown Stamford campus, all of its business school classes are taught at the Bridgeport campus, Gibson said. Gibson said business schools commonly want several years of experience between the undergraduate degree and MBA studies. UB takes a different approach, recognizing that a mix of fresh and seasoned faces creates a solid learning environment, particularly given today’s app-, screen- and data-driven technological divide that favors the young. Additionally, the school seeks professors with both academic and real-world business experience. Gibson said the Trefz school’s four new hires for the fall possess 70 years’ business experience between them. He identified incoming business senior lecturer Elena Cahill, who will teach entrepreneurship, as “a successful serial entrepreneur and attorney.” Regarding the uptick in entrepreneurial interest and its coming “minor” degree status, Gibson said, “Many of our students come from entrepreneurial families. We’ve had so many inquiries. We know there is a demand.”

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At Fairfield U., building blocks of success BY EVAN FALLOR evan@Westfairinc.com

ichael Cavanaugh, a management professor at Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business, said he is tired of passive learning. He wants to see more active learning, which he said teaches initiative and entrepreneurship, vital attributes for businessworld hopefuls. That’s why he helped spearhead — and eventually teach — MG340: Management Theory In Vivo: An Off-Line Experience, also referred or as “Critical Issues in Management.” The hands-on capstone management course requires 29 students divided into teams of five to six to develop and construct self-destructing structures made of 4,500 Keva planks, a type of wooden building brick.

The goal isn’t so much about the architecture of the structure itself but rather the team building, problem-solving and project management skills developed and needed to reach the final construction point. “It comes from the idea that doing business is a craft,” Cavanaugh said of the course, which was introduced last fall. “It’s not any different than science or flying an aircraft. It’s a collaborative experience.” Students work in teams throughout most of the semester designing and planning their structures before constructing them in the lower level of the Barone Campus Center in late April. Keva planks are used by children as well as architects. For the course, structures are built without the use of glue or bolts. They self-destruct after completion through a trigger point, Cavanaugh said. Students are not penalized for unsuc-

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cessful structures. The focus is on getting a grasp on what managers in the business world are responsible for on a

day-to-day basis. Donald E. Gibson, dean of the Dolan School of Business, praised the course’s unorthodox approach. “This innovative class encourages learning in groups, and the sometimes chaotic nature of organizational decisionmaking,” Gibson said. “It puts our students in a challenging, real-life, project-oriented environment. What better preparation for succeeding in business?” Several Dolan faculty members had discussed the idea of introducing a hands-on course, but Cavanaugh said he was selected because he was the “loudest talking” professor at the school. Originally, Lego blocks were considered, but since they did not incorporate the ability to self-destruct, they were ruled out. Cavanaugh had the idea to use Keva planks after he and his grandson went into a toy store and saw an Eiffel Tower structure built of 3,000 Keva planks. “Critical Issues in Management” is open to seniors in all schools at the university. “It’s a perfect transition class,” Cavanaugh said. “Seniors have one foot in the job market and one foot in the university. It’s a bridge to both.” For Fairfield University senior management finance major Joseph Wik, the course did more than just fulfill a graduation requirement after he took it last fall. He earned an interview at a financial institution, where he made sure to utilize what he learned in the course. “I put them ( Keva blocks) down on the table before my interviews and every person asked why I had the blocks,” Wik said. “It really helped me to speak to my experiences of team building and stand out from the pack.”It worked; he received an offer to be a part of a New York Citybased management leadership development program.

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Danbury Music Centre – A Home for Music For 80 years, Danbury Music Centre has provided opportunities to perform and hear classical music in the greater Danbury area. Danbury Music Centre is home to three orchestras, the Danbury Concert Chorus, an annual “Nutcracker” ballet, recital series and summer programming. Each of the ensembles consists of volunteer musicians and admission to almost all concerts is free of charge. The Danbury Music Centre is housed in a beautiful 19thcentury building, formerly the public library, on Main Street, Danbury. In 1994, the Danbury Common Council dedicated the upstairs rehearsal hall in honor of the late Marian Anderson, a world-renowned contralto who was a resident of Danbury and who served on the Music Centre Board of Directors. On Sunday, May 3, Danbury Community Orchestra will present a delightful concert of pieces by George Bizet, Vasily Kalinnikov and Duke Ellington. Danbury Community Orchestra is a unique ensemble that welcomes teens to play alongside experienced adults in a supportive and artistically adventurous environment. Stephen Michael Smith, music director and conductor of the Danbury Community Orchestra, will lead the May 3 concert, 7 p.m., the Visual and Performing Arts Center on Western Connecticut State University’s Westside campus. On May 9, the Danbury Symphony Orchestra and Danbury Concert Chorus will team up to present a concert of selections from operas by Giuseppe Verdi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein. Conductors Ariel Rudiakov and Christine Howlett lead these ensembles that have been a part of the Danbury Music Centre since its inception in the 1930s. Danbury Music Centre’s Summer Festival features workshops and ensembles for musicians of all ages and levels of experience. Programming includes summer strings, summer bands, African drumming, a cappella, clarinet choir, South Indian classical music workshop and chamber music intensive with artists-in-residence who are graduates of the Juilliard School and other major conservatories. If you are a listener looking for high-quality concerts or if you are a musician looking for an opportunity to play or sing in an ensemble, Danbury Music Centre is the place to get involved! For more information, visit our website: danburymusiccentre.org or call us: 203-748-1716. Mary E. Lerew, executive director Danbury Music Centre Member, Cultural Alliance of Fairﬁeld County The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

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Author Erik Larson at Wilton Library On April 21, New York Times bestselling author Erik Larson, known for expertly transporting readers to past worlds, comes to the Wilton Library. With his remarkable new work of nonfiction, “Dead Wake,” he ushers readers aboard the Lusitania as it begins its tragic and final crossing. Wilton Library will be Larson’s only Connecticut appearance. Setting sail on May 1, 1915, from New York, the Lusitania was a monument to the hubris and ingenuity of the age. It was immense and luxurious, the fastest civilian ship then in service, and carried a full roster of passengers, including a record number of infants and children. The passengers were surprisingly at ease, even though that morning a German notice had appeared in the city’s newspapers warning that travelers sailing on British ships “do so at their own risk.” Larson paints a portrait of America at the height of the Progressive Era and brings to life a rich cast of characters, including President Woodrow Wilson, Captain William Thomas Turner and Winston Churchill, then first lord of the Admiralty, whose ultra-secret spy group failed to convey crucial naval intelligence that might have saved the Lusitania and its passengers. Purchase book ahead of time! The purchase of the book, “Dead Wake,” gains attendees entry into the event. A portion of the book sales benefits Wilton Library. Additional books will be available for purchase courtesy of Elm Street Books. There will be a book signing after the talk. Ticket purchase required. For more information, visit WiltonLibrary.org or call 203-762-3950, ext. 247.

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dinosaur suspected of cannibalism and a snub-nosed planteating crocodilian. Also explored is when dinosaurs went extinct and Madagascar was re-populated by animals crossing the Mozambique Channel. Here visitors will encounter giant lemurs, pygmy hippos and the elephant bird, a giant ﬂightless species with an egg holding the volume of 150 chicken eggs! The exhibition concludes by touching on the present, following the rapid extinction of many species as humans arrive on Madagascar. “Madagascar: Ghosts of the Past” runs until Nov. 8. And when you go, don’t forget your cell phone: This exhibition, like many others at the Bruce, will be accompanied by “Guide by Cell,” a cell phone audio tour guide program. For more information about the new exhibition and its programming, visit brucemuseum.org or call the (203) 869-0376.

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Campus Office Park, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform telecommunications work at 450 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 26.

BUILDING PERMITS

Acadia Contractors, Southport, contractor for ACG Contracting. Construct a new two- and one-half-story house at 155 Davenport St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed March 30. Altomari, Angelo, Stamford, contractor for Old Greenwich LLC. Renovate a restaurant for a new tenant at 1392 E. Putam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed March 2015. Bandara, Raddy, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Convert an apartment to a veterinarian office at 2715 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed March 27. Bell Atlantic Inc., contractor for Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut. Install antennas on an existing commercial space at 192 Weed Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $460,000. Filed between March 30 and April 3. Bismark, Bridgeport, contractor for St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Renovate the interior of the hospital at 2979 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $355,000. Filed March 25.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Bill Fallon c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: (914)694-3600 Fax: (914)694-3680

Henry & Gerty, Fairfield, contractor for St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space for a new resource department at 2660 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 1.

City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform additions and alterations in an existing commercial space at 1 Lincoln Blvd., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $32.7 million. Filed April 1.

Inwood Condominium, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Swap antennas on an existing commercial space at 3200 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 26.

City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Pour the foundation of an existing commercial space at 1 Lincoln Blvd., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8.2 million. Filed April 1.

Kutchma, Bridgeport, contractor for People’s Bank. Renovate the roof of an existing commercial space at 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed March 27.

City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, contractor for Kapetan Associates. Perform telecommunications work at 1450 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 26.

Leibo Brothers Management LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Bright Beginnings Fairfield. Perform an interior demolition for a future tenant in an existing commercial space at 356 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed March 30.

City of Stamford, Stamford, contractor for self. Construct temporary tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 1347 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $100. Filed between March 30 and April 3. Condori, Fortunato, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair fire damage on an existing commercial space at 1220-1226 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,450. Filed March 26. Conn Zoo Society, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a tent to an existing commercial space for a special event at 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed March 25. Cortes, Lefren, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 2566 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed April 1. Embassy Towers Association, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Swap antennas on an existing commercial space at 2625 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $151,000. Filed March 27. Estate of F. D’Addario, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform telecommunication work at 370 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 27. Estate of F. D’Addario, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add three antennas to an existing commercial space at 370 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed March 27.

Manheimer, Susi, Ridgefield, contractor for Aron Hirt-Manheimer. Build message rooms and an archway in an existing commercial space at 18 Prospect St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 27. New Life Home Improvement, Bridgeport, contractor for Jarilda Branco. Add and alter a beauty shop at 2350 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,300. Filed March 30. Olivet Cong Society, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Swap antennas on an existing commercial space at 2102 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 26. Pander, John, Fairfield, contractor for self. Demolish the interior of an existing commercial space for a future delicatessen at 747 Kings Highway, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,800. Filed March 31. Pic Associates LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Install a kitchen cabinet for a retail showroom in an existing single-family residence at 388 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 2015.

Shoreline Restoration, East Haven, contractor for the town of Ridgefield. Extend the existing deck and construct a new staircase in an existing commercial space at 545 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed March 16.

Dario Palladino & Son Const., Stamford, contractor for Patricia Catino. Change the kitchen cabinets and the dishwasher in an existing singlefamily residence at 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 616, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed March 2015.

GFX Site Development Inc., Port Chester, N.Y., contractor for Mary A. Bouton. Renovate the existing master bathroom and install two new skylights at 416 W. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,800. Filed March 2015.

Site Acquisition Inc., Salem, N.H., contractor for Insite Towers Development LLC. Attach antennas on a commercial tower at 320 Old Stagecoach Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed March 16.

Datz, Gabor, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 853 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 1.

Pratley Company LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Michael Mora. Renovate the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 78 River Road, Unit 11, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed March 2015.

Sperry, Cody, Ridgefield, contractor for 590 Danbury Road LLC. Create an interior lobby, rear door and window in an existing restaurant at 967 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed March 17. St. Vincent’s Hospital, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate a cafeteria in a hospital at 2800 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed March 25. Sturges Bros Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for PST Properties. Construct two office rooms in the second-floor tenant space of an existing commercial space at 105 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed April 2. Voll, Joe, Trumbull, contractor for Beechmont Group Association LLC. Fit-up the interior of a take-out restaurant at 690 Beechmont Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed April 2. White Home Products Inc., Stratford, contractor for The Church of Our Lady. Install vinyl replacement windows at 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $63,696. Filed April 1.

RESIDENTIAL 14DH LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new retaining wall at 14 Dawn Harbor Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed March 2015. 1812 Boston Ave. LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Convert retail space to a residential one-bedroom apartment at 1812-1814 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed March 27. A W Contracting LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Scott Smith and Michele Smith. Renovate three bathrooms, a kitchen and a laundry room at 1 Intervale Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,586. Filed March 2015. Advanced Construction, Woodbridge, contractor for Daniel Rodgers. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 181 Trumbull Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,600. Filed March 24.

Davenport Contracting Inc., Stamford, contractor for Alexander E. Jackson. Alter the interior of a garage on the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 33 Gilliam Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed March 2015. Demmerle, Peter K., Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate three bathrooms and a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 7 Hidden Brook Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed March 2015. Derosa Builders LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Alexis Brachet and Kariann Brachet. Construct a wet bar, home theater and wine room in the finished basement of an existing single-family residence at 43 Bramble Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed March 2015. Desidero Construction Co. LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Richard S. Dmochowski, et al. Pour the foundation for a new two-story one-family dwelling with a two-car garage and build a new landing with stairs at 241 Colonial Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $145,000. Filed March 31. DSW Homes, Milford, contractor for Catalina Fargoso. Renovate the roof of an existing single-family residence at 70-72 Kent Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $19,300. Filed April 1. Ericson Construction LLC, contractor for Matthew Peckman and Vanessa Peckman. Renovate an existing powder room and second-floor hallway bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 217 Cedar Wood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed between March 30 and April 3.

Premimum Management, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 400 Olive St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed March 25. Prichett, Emily and Brandon Arcamone, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Add a half bedroom to an existing finished basement at 384 Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed March 25. Przypek, Kevin V., Stamford, contractor for Jarvis William, et al. Install a natural gas generator with a transfer switch at 21 Ocean West Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed between March 30 and April 3. Quezada, Fredy, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add to the second floor of an existing single-family residence at 254 Greystone Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed March 27. R. W. Haggarty Pool Service Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Al Keshvarzian. Construct a swimming pool, spa and a safety barrier on the property of an existing single-family residence at 7 Middle Way, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed March 2015. Raymond, David, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Convert four apartments to five apartments at 2947-2949 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed March 30. Rexhepi, Arben, Stamford, contractor for self. Build a new deck attached to an existing single-family residence at 125 Bridge St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between March 30 and April 3.

Event Construction LLC, contractor for the town of Fairfield. Perform an interior fit-up for theater use in warehouse space at 70 Sanford St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $0. Filed April 2.

Rosado, Eduardo, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform structural repairs to a rafter at a single-family residence at 314 Judson Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed March 24.

First American Landscape & Masonry LC, Newtown, contractor for Brian Moran and Kathleen Moran. Finish a playroom and an exercise room in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 72 Stonecrest Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $48,488. Filed March 16.

Round Hill Design LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Boy Scouts Of America. Install staircase, a deck addition, door and railing to dock at 363 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed March 2015.

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GOOD THINGS HAPPENING ‘WALK-A-MILE IN HER SHOES’ IN FAIRFIELD

ELDERHOUSE’S ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ GALA Norwalk’s Elderhouse, an adult day center, held its second annual “Dancing with the Stars Gala Benefit” to raise funds, Inn at Longshore, Westport. Showcasing their newly honed dancing kills were business and community leaders who, along with professional partners from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, donated their time to prepare for the benefit, of which included: Sam Gault,

owner, Gault Energy & Stone; Tony Aitoro, owner, Aitoro Appliance; Theresa Polley, president and CEO, Financial Accounting Foundation; Tina Dragone, owner, Tina Dragone; Steve Simmons, partner and head of manager selection, Sideris Capital Partners; Jayme Stevenson, first selectman in Darien; and Andrea Coreau, senior vice president, Fairfield County Bank.

BRUCE MUSEUM DISPLAY FINDS NEW HOME Participants at last year’s “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” hold the banner and prepare to stop traffic on Post Road, Fairfield. “Walk-A-Mile In Her Shoes,” an event focusing attention on sexual and domestic violence, is being held 8:30-10:30 a.m., May 2, 1720 Post

Road, Fairfield. Sponsored by the Fairfield Police Department and the White Ribbon Campaign, an initiative of The Center for Family Jus-

tice, the walk requires male participants to wear high heels as part of a worldwide initiative to end violence against women.

GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S LANDMARK RECOGNITION PROGRAM Sean Murtha, exhibit preparator, installs “The Deep Sea” in its new home.

A recent Bruce Museum exhibit, “Extreme Habitats: Into the Deep Sea” (April-Nov. 2014) was transported to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Ocean Science Exhibit Center in Woods Hole, Mass. for permanent installation. The display replicates the

scene of a deep-sea hydrothermal vent located 8,000 feet below the Pacific Ocean along the Galapagos Rift. Models of organisms such as the giant tube worm, zoracid fish and hydrothermal vent octopus are among the creatures featured in the display.

‘COME PLAY’ WITH CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER Charles Sinclair Wills House, 46 Byram Drive, Belle Haven, built in 1907. It is in the colonial revival style and built by the original owner’s father, Charles Tomlinson Will, whose construction company built many prominent New York City buildings, including the Morgan Library, the New York Stock Exchange and the University Club.

The Greenwich Historical Society’s Landmark Recognition Program honored five properties that reflect Greenwich’s architectural heritage at a reception April 19. Properties included an estate once home to Joseph Hirshhorn; the for-

mer Greenwich post office, now home to Restoration Hardware; French Farm; a Cos Cob Victorian; and the Riverside Avenue Bridge. Stephanie Meeks, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, presented

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a keynote address titled “The Future of the Past: Re-Conceiving Historic Preservation for the 21st Century.” The program’s reception was held April 19, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Greenwich County Club.

“Come Play! … It’s Opening Day” is the theme of the annual gala for the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC), inspired by the importance of play in children’s lives, April 25, 6 p.m., Locking Dock, Stamford. The gala includes a reception and dinner catered by Abigail Kirsch, music provided by James

Daniel Entertainment, dancing and live and silent auctions. All event proceeds will help provide therapy and emergency crises services for children, adolescents and their families in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan. For more information, visit childrenguidancect.org/ comeplay.htm.

Temple Israel features Temple Israel Networking Group (TING) for individuals in their job search, 2 p.m., 14 Coleytown Road, Westport. Event is free.

Carl Johnson companies with a concentration in construction.

Barry Schilmeister, principal in Mercer’s Health and Benefits business, discusses highlights of Mercer’s annual benefits survey at a dinner meeting of the Southern Connecticut Society for Human Resource Management, 6 p.m., The Norwalk Inn & Conference Center. More information at soctshrm.org.

CTTMA NAMES NEW PRESIDENT, CHAIRMAN AND OFFICERS Weston-based Connecticut Turnaround Management Association (CTTMA), an association of corporate renewal professionals, appointed a new president, chairman, corporate security, two new vice presidents and a new director. The new president is David Weinstein, senior vice president of Ares Management LLC. He is succeeding Phillip G. Kane Jr., a vice president at Hartford-based U.S. Bank, who becomes chairman. CTTMA’s new officers include Joshua Cohen, a partner in Hartford-based Day Pitney LLP, who

succeeds Weinstein as vice president of programs. William McAndrew, a senior vice president at Citibank, is the new vice president for membership and Greg Pignataro, vice president at People’s United Business Capital, is the new corporate secretary. Roy Filkoff, a partner in Altman & Co. LLC, continues as treasurer. The organization added a new director, Kristen Bandura, associate at Hartford-based Robinson & Cole LLP, to its 18-person board. She is responsible for CTTMA’s Women’s NOW committee.

Gallo Ristorante features guest bartender night to benefit the Ridgeﬁeld Playhouse, 5 Grove St., Ridgefield. Gallo is donating 10 percent of the liquor sales from the event, 6-9 p.m., in addition to all bar tips, both cash and credit.

Greenwich Chamber of Commerce features “April After Six” at The Ginger Man Restaurant, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., 64 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Evening includes networking, wine, appetizers and prizes. To register, visit business.greenwichchamber.com. Ridgeﬁeld Playhouse presents Judy Collins, a folksinger with Grammy Awardwinning performances of “Amazing Grace” and “Send in the Clowns,” 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

FCA CELEBRATES WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD

Ridgeﬁeld Playhouse features Randy Bachman of The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, a guitarist, songwriter, performer and producer, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Special guest includes David Leonard. For more information, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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The Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation presented a $1,000 grant to Trumbull-based The Kennedy Center, a nonprofit, for its Kennedy Employment Services, a division that places people with disabilities in employment. The Kennedy Center, serving all of Connecticut, especially Fairfield County, serves 2,400 individuals annually.

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Kathy Romagnano, president and CEO of the Savings Bank of Danbury, presents a $1,000 grant to Martin D. Schwartz, president and CEO of The Kennedy Center.

Ridgeﬁeld Playhouse features “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom” with Peter Gros, an expert in animal affairs, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Gros shares his experiences with filming wildlife. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

Pear Tree Point School students read to young children April 10 at FCA’s Literacy Day. Norwalk-based Family & Children’s Agency (FCA), a nonprofit human services organization committed to increasing the social and emotional well-being of its clients, held a literacy day April 10. This day was held to kick off the nationally recognized “Week of the Young Child,” a period to celebrate and increase attention to early childhood programs and services that

meet the needs of young children and their families. This year’s theme, as deemed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, is “Celebrating Our Youngest Learners.” Approximately 20 students from Pear Tree Point School and adult volunteers hosted the event at Christ Church in Norwalk.

Ridgeﬁeld Playhouse features veteran actor Charles Grodin, star in the new film “While We’re Young,” 7:30 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more information, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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THE KENNEDY CENTER RECEIVES $1,000 GRANT

Stamford Innovation Center features “What are Facebook Ads?” a series of classes about how to use the popular site to promote your business, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 175 Atlantic St., Stamford. Additional dates offered. For more information, visit eventbrite.com.

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Stamford-based CBRE’s Westchester/Fairfield County office appointed Suzanne Fuchs as research manager. Fuchs, who spearheaded the creation of several CBRE proprietary applications during 12 years in the firm’s research group, brings skills that will allow the Stamford office to boost the data and research services it provides, both internally and externally.

BlumShapiro, a New England-based regional accounting, tax and business consulting firm with an office in Westport, announced that Carl Johnson, firm managing partner, was appointed chairman of the North American Regional Advisory Council of Baker Tilly International (BTI), a global network of accountancy and business advisory firms. Johnson’s responsibilities include serving as the spokesperson for BTI across the North American region and representing the network at regional and world conferences. He has nearly 30 years’ experience serving privately held

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Suzanne Fuchs

JOHNSON APPOINTED AS BTI CHAIRMAN APRIL 20

FUCHS APPOINTED FOR CRBE’S REGIONAL OFFICE

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FACTS Round Hill Design LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Greenwich Council of Boy Scouts. Construct a new shed on the property of an existing single-family residence at 363 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed March 2015.

Southern New England Window, contractor for Anil Mehra. Install replacement windows and add a new patio door to an existing single-family residence at 164 Ross Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed April 2.

Sargeant, Joycelyn, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Re-roof and sheath an existing single-family residence at 45 Alpine St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed March 25.

Southern New England Window, contractor for James W. Hasak and Elizabeth Hasak. Install replacement windows and add a new patio door to an existing single-family residence at 277 Tuckahoe Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $8,161. Filed April 2.

Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., Rocky Hill, contractor for Toni C. Buchetto. Replace the windows and doors on an existing single-family residence at 117 Center St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,869. Filed between March 30 and April 3. Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., Rocky Hill, contractor for Claudia E. Morescalchi. Replace the windows and doors on an existing single-family residence at 40 Kensington Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,660. Filed between March 30 and April 3. Shore Point Builders LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Jeanne Mcnaney. Add a full bathroom in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 7 Gisborne Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed March 2015. Shostak Construction LLC, contractor for Jordan Edwards and Ximena Edwards. Construct a multistory addition, a detached garage, restore a porch, remodel the interior and replace the windows at 872 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed March 31. Solar City, Rocky Hill, contractor for Paul Paulmeno and Stephanie Paulmeno. Add a solar array to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 9 Rockland Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,393. Filed March 2015. Solar City, Rocky Hill, contractor for Robert K. Brady and Rosamond K. Brady. Add a solar array to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 16 Terrace Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,187. Filed March 2015. Southern New England Window, contractor for Jessi Pereira and Scarlet Pereira. Install one replacement window in the property of an existing single-family residence at 270 Hoydens Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,400. Filed April 2. Southern New England Window, contractor for Jos A. Piliero and Linda L. Piliero. Install replacement windows and add a new patio door to an existing single-family residence at 649 Springer Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $24,146. Filed April 2. Southern New England Window, contractor for Debra E. Sirico and Joseph Sirico. Install replacement windows in an existing single-family residence at 765 Church Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $16,297. Filed April 2.

Southern New England Window, contractor for Leon J. Davidowski. Install replacement windows and add a new patio door to an existing singlefamily residence at 261 Toilsome Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,086. Filed April 2. Sports Fields Inc., Bridgeport, contractor for the city of Bridgeport. Improve the athletic field at 479 Helen St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed March 26. Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct a new 10-unit apartment building with underground parking spaces at 2 Island Hill Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $950,000. Filed March 27. Sutton, Melissa A. and Michael Orifice, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a rear deck to an existing single-family residence at 524 Riverside Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed March 31. Sweer, Matthew A., Fairfield, contractor for self. Convert a screen porch to a sunroom with a slider and four windows at 69 Ronald Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,800. Filed March 31. Third Street Development LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Construct three buildings of a four-building project at 20 Third St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed between March 30 and April 3. TMCM Family Trust, Stamford, contractor for self. Install a generator in an existing single-family residence at 20 Ravenglass Drive, Unit 20, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1. Filed between March 30 and April 3. Torres, Edna, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair the basement of an existing single-family residence at 595 James St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed March 25. Trofa Enterprises LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Trofa Coastal Construction. Pour the foundation for a new two- and one-half story one-family dwelling with an attached two-car garage at 166 Carlynn Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $580,000. Filed April 2.

Vitiello, Nick G., Norwalk, contractor for Carlo Pochintesta. Construct an in-ground swimming pool and a fence on the property of an existing single-family residence at 31 Stonehedge Drive South, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed March 2015. Walker Construction, Inc., Fairfield, contractor for 141 Veres Street LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 141 Veres St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed March 30. Wescorp., Greenwich, contractor for Putnam 600 Acquisition LLC. Perform a fit-out in the interior of an existing single-family residence for a new tenant at 600 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed March 2015.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT 941 Madison Avenue LLC, Southport. Filed by William Hernandez, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Edward Krasnow, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he 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 allowed the sidewalk to remain in an icy, slippery, dangerous and unsafe condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049288-S. Filed April 2. Augustana Homes East Bridgeport Inc., Stamford. Filed by Maria Milagros Flores, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thomas G. Gamin, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a rug in a lobby owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they placed an area rug in front of an elevator, creating a hazard. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049286-S. Filed April 2.

United Cleaning, Middlefield, contractor for Coleman Davis. Repair fire damage to an existing single-family residence at 2405 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed March 30

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FIGURES Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Robert Chiluisa, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jeremy Vishno, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049273-S. Filed April 1. Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. and Trumpf Inc., Farmington. Filed by Adam Labonte, Wilton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that they manufactured boom monitors for an operating room. The plaintiff was allegedly struck by the boom monitors due to their improper installation and setup and suffered serious injuries as a result. The plaintiff claims $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049253-S. Filed March 31. RBS Americas Property Corp., et al., Hartford. Filed by David Rosenblum, Westerly, R.I. Plaintiff’s attorney: Edmund Q. Collier, Milford. 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 allowed the driveway to remain in an icy, slippery, dangerous and unsafe condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049205-S. Filed March 30. Steve’s Plumbing & Heating Services LLC, Seymour. Filed by R & M Custom Contractors LLC, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shepro & Hawkins LLC, Stratford, Action: The plaintiff has brought this construction suit against the defendant alleging that it contracted with the plaintiff to perform plumbing work in a house. The plumbing work was allegedly performed in a negligent manner, leading to leakage. The plaintiff claims $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049259-S. Filed March 31. Westfield Mangement Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Marie LaLanne, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she sat on a chair on property owned by the defendants. The chair allegedly collapsed due to improper construction, causing injury to the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049219-S. Filed March 30.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT High Watch Recovery Center, Kent. Filed by Juan Raymundo, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christoper J. Petter, McHugh, Chapman & Vargas, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he tripped on a carpeted rug in a building owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to inspect the carpeted stairs, creating a hazard. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any and all other relief that may pertain in equity or in law. Case no. DBD-cv15-6017075-S. Filed March 27. M. Monteiro and Son Inc., Newtown. Filed by Federal Insurance Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Plaintiff’s attorney: Blackwell & Spadaccini LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this construction suit against the defendant alleging that it contracted with the plaintiff’s subrogee to perform plumbing work in a house. The plumbing work was allegedly performed in a negligent manner, leading to leakage. As a result, the house lost market value. The plaintiff claims $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-cv15-6017068-S. Filed March 25.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT 485 West Putnam LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Daria B. Barry, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jones Morrison LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make distributions to the plaintiff under the terms of the operating agreement. The plaintiff allegedly holds a 25 percent stake in the company and has requested to examine the company’s records, yet the defendant has been unwilling to provide detailed information. The plaintiff claims access to the “true and full information of all things,” a full accounting of the plaintiff’s interest in the company, a judgment against the defendants, disgorgement, interest, costs, attorneys’ fees, disbursements, punitive damages and any other relief the court finds just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6024938-S. Filed March 31.

Cargo Envios Arroyon Inc., et al., Stamford. Filed by Envios De Valores La Nacional Corp., New York, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joel M. Jolles, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for commissions for money transmission. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of more than $2,500 but less than $15,000, costs, interest, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6024918-S. Filed March 30. James Barnes Plumbing & Heating, Ivoryton. Filed by Essex Winnelson Co., Exxex. Plaintiff’s attorney: Karen M. Riggio, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for plumbing parts. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $26,301 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of at least $15,000, costs, interest, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6024924-S. Filed March 30. MarketNexus Media Inc., et al., Petaluma, Calif. Filed by Gregory Imbruce, New Canaan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gora LLC, Monroe. Action: The plaintiff has brought this case against the defendants alleging that they made defamatory statements against him and his hedge fund since he refused their investment money. The plaintiff claims general and consequential damages, punitive damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such further and other relief, which this court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6024948-S. Filed April 1. Vpicapital LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zwicker & Associates, Enfield. 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 $9,731 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of less than $15,000, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6024954-S. Filed April 2.

FACTS FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Amedisys Inc., et al., Baton Rouge, La. Filed by Frontier Home Health and Hospice LLC, Milford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wiggin & Dana, N.H. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they acquired the defendant. The plaintiff allegedly discovered the defendant had billed Medicare for patients not eligible for hospice care coverage. The business was allegedly much less profitable when the laws were followed. The plaintiff claims damages. Case no. 3:15-cv-00490-AVC. Filed April 2. Attachmate Corp., Seattle, Wash. Filed by Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., Bloomfield. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant seeking a declaratory judgment saying it does not owe the defendant the fees the defendant sought from the plaintiff in a previous lawsuit. The plaintiff claims it did not breach contractual obligations. Case no. 3:15-cv-00455-MPS. Filed March 30. Conair Corp., Stamford. Filed by Michael Rosenblum, N.J. Action: The plaintiff has brought this sex discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant’s employee made sexual advances toward the plaintiff. The plaintiff allegedly brought this issue to management and was retaliated against. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, statutory punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00467-AWT. Filed March 31. Essner Manufacturing LP, Fortworth, Texas. Filed by Oxford Tech Inc., New Britain. Plaintiff’s attorney: Updike, Kelly & Spellacy PC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it paid less in commission to the plaintiff then the contract required. The plaintiff claims monetary damages of $911,000, costs, interest, punitive damage, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00496-MPS. Filed April 3. Federal Insurance Co., Simsbury. Filed by J. Graham Zahoruiko, Tolland. Plaintiff’s attorney: Self-representing. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it denied insurance benefits to the plaintiff’s company while being under contract. The plaintiff claims damages, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, costs and such other and further relief as law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00474-VLB. Filed April 1.

Life Insurance Company of North America, Philadelphia, Pa. Filed by Aida Quesada-Gomez. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ramos Law, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee benefit suit against the defendant alleging that it denied benefits to the plaintiff when she became unable to work despite the plaintiff being insured by them. The plaintiff claims an obligation to continue to pay benefits, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00464-VLB. Filed March 31. Natures Accents LLC, Las Vegas, Nev. Filed by MSP Concept GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin. Plaintiff’s attorney: Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it infringed on the plaintiff’s penis expander product called “Penimaster.” The defendant allegedly marketed the product by calling it “Penismaster formerly known as Penimaster,” causing a false designation of origin. The plaintiff claims enjoinment from future infringement, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00480-JBA. Filed April 2. Nickson Industries, Inc., Plainville. Filed by George St. Germain, Waterbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cicchiello & Cicchiello LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this age discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that he was terminated for “poor performance,” yet this was a pretext to mask unlawful discrimination. The plaintiff claims back pay, front pay, costs, attorney’s fees, liquidated damages, punitive damages and such other and further relief as law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00475-MPS. Filed April 1. North American Power & Gas LLC. Filed by Michael Tully. Plaintiff’s attorney: Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber LLP, White Plains, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it misrepresented energy contracts to consumers. The defendant allegedly offered power service at a low teaser rate, then switched to a variable rate. The variable rate was allegedly misrepresented as being lower than the utility supply rate. The plaintiff claims $5 million in monetary damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00469-JAM. Filed March 31.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Fekete, Gerda Von, et al., Ridgefield. Appointed committee: Neil R. Marcus. Property: 241 Old Stage Coach Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $315,500 Docket no. DBD-cv-14-6015071-S. Filed March 24.

Gillotti-Colla, Patricia, et al., Danbury. Appointed committee: Neil R. Marcus, Danbury. Property: 15 Hayestown Heights Road, Danbury. Amount: $164,000. Docket no. DBDcv-12-6010301-S. Filed March 25. Kozemchak, Ruth, et al., Bridgeport. Appointed committee: George W. Ganim Sr., Bridgeport. Property: 74 Eric St., Bridgeport. Amount: $85,000. Docket no. FST-cv-14-6040823-S. Filed March 31. McCormack, Elberta, et al., Danbury. Appointed committee: Timothy M. Herring, Danbury. Property: 22 Skyline Terrace, Danbury. Amount: $205,000. Docket no. DBD-cv-1460145574-S. Filed March 31. Mercer, Emma, et al., Bridgeport. Appointed committee: Kathleen M. Dunn, Bridgeport. Property: 39 Cottage Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $107,100. Docket no. FBT-cv-146044405-S. Filed March 31. Venture, Sheila A. and Thomas E. Underhill Jr., et al., Danbury. Appointed committee: John J. Bowser, Danbury. Property: 93 Padanaram Road, Danbury. Amount: $275,000. Docket no. DBD-cv-14-6014522-S. Filed March 30. Via Publications, et al., Fairfield. Appointed committee: Margaret A. Little, Fairfield. Property: 1100 Banks North Road, Fairfield. Amount: $490,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-146042202-S. Filed March 27.

FIGURES Brookfield Global Relocation Services LLC, Burr Ridge, Ill. Seller: Asaf Halevi and Yael Halevi, Newtown. Property: Lot 5, Map 6512, Newtown. Amount: $540,000. Filed April 1.

Renovation Properties LLC, Brookfield. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 13 S. Mountain Road, Brookfield. Amount: $221,000. Filed March 11.

Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Pan’s Realty of Shelton LLC, Shelton. Property: 277-281 Cottage St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30.

City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Seller: Cherry St LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 62 Cherry St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed April 2.

Roosevelt Condos LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: Unit 185 of Nob Hill Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $44,000. Filed April 2.

Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Pan’s Realty of Shelton LLC, Shelton. Property: 340-342 Mountain Grove St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30.

DAAC Realty LLC, Danbury. Seller: Muriel B. Ryan, Brookfield. Property: 57 North St., Unit 201, Danbury. Amount: $268,090. Filed April 1. Dakota Holdings LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Citimortgage Inc., Brookfield. Property: 184 Long Meadow Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $108,000. Filed April 1. Ezra Peace Inc., Bridgeport. Seller: Yoney Realty Corp., Bridgeport. Property: 661 Lindley St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30. Hoffman Management LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Lizette Garay, Bridgeport. Property: 144-146 Olive St., Bridgeport. Amount: $100,000. Filed April 2. HSU Family Properties LLC, Weston. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 64 Nashville Road, Unit K, Bethel. Amount: $83,000. Filed April 1.

COMMERCIAL

K2 Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 79-83 Livingston Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $143,850. Filed April 1.

3 Singhs LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Ilido Pereria and Arminda Pereria, Palm Coast, Fla. Property: 285 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $350,000. Filed March 31.

Landmark Homes Inc., Fairfield. Seller: Bruce Manasevit and B&D Realty LLP, Fairfield. Property: 40 Reef Road, Fairfield. Amount: $675,000. Filed April 1.

525 Tunxis Hill Road LLC, Fairfield. Seller: PJAM Properties LLC, Fairfield. Property: 525 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $925,000. Filed March 31.

Mars Real Estate Holdings LLC, Guilford. Seller: Rosalie Barcia Trust, Guilford. Property: 120 Huntington Turnpike, Unit 604, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed April 1.

Abilynn Group LLC, Newtown. Seller: Damian F. Galbo, Bethel. Property: 3A School St., Unit 1A, Bethel. Amount: $205,000. Filed April 1.

MK Homes LLC, New Milford. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 22 Harrison St., Danbury. Amount: $181,000. Filed April 1.

Alliant Investments LLC, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 53 Lake Avenue Extension, Suite 3, Ridgefield. Amount: $286,000. Filed March 20.

Oak Street Design & Construction Inc., Newtown. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 43 Birch Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $225,000. Filed March 31.

Bank of America NA, Monroe, La. Seller: Judith M. Saunders and Gary M. Saunders, Newtown. Property: 24 Horeshoe Ridge Road, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed April 2.

Positive Properties LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Julian Castro, Hartford. Property: 9 Hillside Court, Brookfield. Amount: $151,000. Filed March 9.

BLd Parcel I Owner LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: city of Bridgeport. Property: Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 31.

Princess Holdings LLC, Cream Ridge, N.J. Seller: James Crosley, Danbury. Property: 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 26-5, Danbury. Amount: $95,000. Filed April 1.

BLd Parcel I Owner LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: city of Bridgeport. Property: 214-216 Ann St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed March 31.

Sealy Gardens LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Alemie Alcide and Jean A. Alexis, Bridgeport. Property: 451453 Gurdon St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed April 1. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Webster Bank NA, Cheshire. Property: 277 Summerfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed April 2. Stone Financing LLC, Danbury. Seller: Michael J. Killmer and Patricia A. Killmer, Danbury. Property: Lot 4, Map 4580, Danbury. Amount: $325,000. Filed April 1. Summer Pasture LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Granite Drive LLC, Bethel. Property: 9 Granite Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $155,000. Filed March 26.

Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Pan’s Realty of Shelton LLC, Shelton. Property: 347-351 Spring St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30. Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Plains Limited, Bridgeport. Property: 1071-1073 North Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30. Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Plains Limited, Bridgeport. Property: 57-61 Dover St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30. Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: 3739 Tremont Street LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 288 East Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30.

Swampfield LLC, Mystic. Seller: Danprin I LLC, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 6 Prindle Lane, Unit 1, Danbury. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed March 30.

Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Kimber Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 62 Fairmount Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30.

The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Seller: Paulo Furchi, Bridgeport. Property: 957 Evers Street Extension, Bridgeport. Amount: $503,143. Filed March 30.

Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Kimber Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 175-177 Denver Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30.

The Shutz Group LLC, Sherman. Seller: MB Offices LLC, Newtown. Property: Parcel B-1, Map 5888, Newtown. Amount: $675,000. Filed April 2.

Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Kimber Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 324-326 Lenox Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30.

TKNC LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 16 Charron St., Bridgeport. Amount: $202,857. Filed March 30. Towne Brook Commons LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Towne Brooke Gardens Association LLC, Brookfield. Property: 5 and 5D Nabby Road, Brookfield. Amount: $17.6 million. Filed March 26. Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Pan’s Realty of Shelton LLC, Shelton. Property: 36-38 Sedgewick St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30. Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Pan’s Realty of Shelton LLC, Shelton. Property: 105-107 Palisade Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30. Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Pan’s Realty of Shelton LLC, Shelton. Property: 260-262 Summerfield Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30.

Tung’s Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Kimber Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 976-978 Howard Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30. VP Nob Hill LLC, Monroe. Seller: D&S Rentals LLC, Monroe. Property: Unit 66 of Nob Hill Condominium, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 31.

QUIT CLAIM 1347 Pembroke Street LLC, Milford. Seller: Douglas Woods Jr., Milford. Property: 1347 Pembroke St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed April 2. 15 Hayestown Heights LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Czeslaw Lukasik, Brookfield. Property: Parcel 2B, Map 8616, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed April 1. 3 Redding LLC, Redding. Seller: Joanne Saber, Redding. Property: 3 Cricklewood Road, Redding. Amount: $1. Filed March 17.

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FACTS Aliaga, Bryant F., Fairfield. Seller: Juan De La Torre Cruz, Fairfield. Property: Lot 5, Map 1985, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 1. Barton, Richard H., Bethel. Seller: Richard H. Barton Jr. and Richard H. Barton, Bethel. Property: 45 Plumbtree Road, Apt. B, Bethel. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30. Bascobert, Lucy and Michael Bascobert, Ridgefield. Seller: Lucy Bascobert, Ridgefield. Property: 414 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 18. Biggar-Maguire, Judith A., Ridgefield. Seller: John Maguire, Ridgefield. Property: 305 Main St., Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed March 24. Brier, Rae and Glenn Brier, Newtown. Seller: Ray Brier, Newtown. Property: Lot 16, Map 3531, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30. Camagong, Christina Tagalog, Ridgefield. Seller: Jorge A. Lubguban, Ridgefield. Property: 11 Stebbins Close, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed March 20. Carilli, Josephine M. and Vincent R. Carilli, Deltona, Fla. Seller: Vincent R. Carilli and Josephine M. Carilli, Deltona, Fla. Property: 1607 Larson Drive, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed April 1. City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Seller: Hancock Avenue Corp. Railroad Ave LLC and Cherry Street Developers LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 1325 Railroad Ave., 1341 Railroad Ave. and 80 Cherry St., Bridgeport. Amount: $100. Filed April 2. Coviello Jr., Charles J., Bridgeport. Seller: Joel Mendez and Ligita Probuka, Bridgeport. Property: 113 Waterman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed April 2. Craig, Jodi Lee, Woodbury. Seller: Jodi Lee O’Keefe, Woodbury. Property: 49 Waterview Drive, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed March 26. Daniels, Franklin, Easton. Seller: Franklin Daniels, Easton. Property: 114-116 Harborview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed April 2. Ellis, Jennifer H., Redding. Seller: Jennifer H. Ellis, Redding. Property: 326 Redding Road, Redding. Amount: $1. Filed March 9. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Ariz. Property: 34 Plumbtree Road, Newtown. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 23. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: OneWest Bank F.S.B., Pasadena, Calif. Property: 93 Padanaram Road, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 30.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Green Tree Servicing LLC, St. Paul, Minn. Property: 19 Garry Knolls St., Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed March 30. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 4 Valley View Road, Brookfield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 16. Ghee, Catherine, Ridgefield. Seller: Catherine Gee, Ridgefield. Property: 2.201 Ac, Map 3558, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed March 26. Gottfried, Lois M., Danbury. Seller: Lois M. Gottfried, Danbury. Property: 28 Regen Road, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed April 1. Hall, Kevin J., Fargo, N.D. Seller: Kevin J. Hall, Newtown. Property: 63 Georges Hill Road, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed March 25. Hendricks II, Willie J., Danbury. Seller: James F. Atkinson, Danbury. Property: 38 Spring St., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 1. Jay’s Land Development Ltd., Brookfield. Seller: Diane E. Sivo, Brookfield. Property: 6 Granite Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 18. Jones, E. Simon, Danbury. Seller: Steven Smart, Brookfield. Property: 120 Prospect St., Unit 49, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed March 25.

FIGURES

O’Keefe, Jodi Lee, Woodbury. Seller: Scott P. O’Keefe, Woodbury. Property: 56 Waterview Drive, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed March 26.

Sunset Beach Properties LLC, Danbury. Seller: Mary P. Koukos, Delray Beach, Fla. Property: 126 South St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 30.

O’Keefe, Jodi Lee, Woodbury. Seller: Jodi Lee O’Keefe, Woodbury. Property: 56 Waterview Drive, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed March 26.

Tanski, Paul A., Newtown. Seller: Paul A. Tanski, Newtown. Property: Main Street, Map 802, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed April 1.

Palmisnao, Matthew, Bethel. Seller: Ellen Kvinta, Pawling, N.Y. Property: 115 Cross Highway, Redding. Amount: $10. Filed March 24.

Tedesco, James R., Brookfield. Seller: Lena Tedesco and Robert Tedesco, Brookfield. Property: Unit 22-A of Rollingwood Condominium III, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 23.

Bento, Susan, Bridgeport. Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 45 Alameda Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $96,600. Filed March 30.

Vaccaro, Michele and Gregory T. Straiton, New Milford. Seller: Michele Vaccaro, Brookfield. Property: 106 Tower Road, Brookfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 18.

Bloomenthal, Lindsey and Michael J. Bloomenthal, Fairfield. Seller: Stacey Friedman, Fairfield. Property: Lot 23, Map 3995, Fairfield. Amount: $545,000. Filed April 1.

Vick, Colleen M. and Michael J. Vick, Ridgefield. Seller: Colleen M. Vick, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 2, Map 8070, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed March 25.

Boland, Sandra Gooden and George Boland, Bridgeport. Seller: Bridgeport Renovations LLC, Redding. Property: 90 Hale Terrace, Bridgeport. Amount: $153,000. Filed March 30.

Parker, Ernie, Danbury. Seller: Suxing Chen, Danbury. Property: 15 Claremont Ave., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed April 2. Perez, Mayra, Bridgeport. Seller: Kelvin Ortiz, Bridgeport. Property: 46 Valley Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed April 2. Pilot, Yvonne, Ridgefield. Seller: Michael Pilot, Hampton, N.H. Property: 10 Spectacle Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed April 1. Pup, Viviana A. Del and Glenn J. Del Pup, Danbury. Seller: Glenn J. Del Pup and Viciana A. Del Pup, Danbury. Property: 23 Paulding Terrace, Unit 503, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 31. Rich, Sandi M. and William F. Palumbo, Redding. Seller: Sandi M. Rich and William F. Palumbo, Redding. Property: 38 Cross Highway, Redding. For no consideration paid. Filed March 11.

Vision Brookfield Inc., New Milford. Seller: Vision Engineering Inc., New Milford. Property: 101 and 104 Commerce Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 23. White, Dolores K., Newtown. Seller: James B. White and Dolores K. White, Newtown. Property: 7 Wendover Road, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed March 23.

RESIDENTIAL

Koukos, Mary P., Delray Beach, Fla. Seller: Mary P. Koukos and George J. Koukos, Delray Beach, Fla. Property: 126 South St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 30.

Rodriguez, Marilyn, Danbury. Seller: Polivio A. Adames, Danbury. Property: Lots 29 and 30 on Springside Park, Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed March 25.

Adelizzi, Barbara and Joseph Adelizzi, New Fairfield. Seller: Frances H. McGuire and Yvette M. Lessard, Danbury. Property: Unit 19F of Birchwood Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $167,500. Filed March 25.

Madore, Mina A., Ridgefield. Seller: Robert L. Madore Jr., Bedford, N.Y. Property: Parcel 2, Map 8840, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed March 16.

Sanderude, Julia Rhodes and Scott K. Sanderude, Ridgefield. Seller: Julia Rhodes Sanderude, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 22, Map 6369, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed April 1.

Alavian, Jacqueline and Michael P. O’Toole, Westport. Seller: Mark Ross, New Haven. Property: 55 Nash Lane, Apt. 6, Bridgeport. Amount: $69,900. Filed March 30.

Scaglione, Marguerite and Samuel S. Scaglione, Brookfield. Seller: William P. McArdle Jr. and Stephanie McArdle, Brookfield. Property: 23 Iron Works Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 16.

Albright, Karen and Christopher Rees, Naugatuck. Seller: Marjorie Moe Levin, Ridgefield. Property: 4 Mountain View Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $541,000. Filed April 1.

Mezritz, Michele A., Newtown. Seller: Christopher L. Dever, Newtown. Property: 5 Chimney Swift Drive, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed March 26. Murano, Pamela M. and Rocco A. Murano, Brookfield. Seller: Rocco A. Murano, Brookfield. Property: 42 High Ridge Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 23. Napoleon, Jennifer P., Redding. Seller: Robert J. Napoleon, Wilton. Property: 56 Portland Ave., Unit 11, Redding. Amount: $1. Filed March 9. Nicholson, Fiona and Thomas Carruthers, Bethel. Seller: Thomas Carruthers, Bethel. Property: 7 Vera Drive, Bethel. For no consideration paid. Filed March 24. O’Keefe, Jodi Lee, Woodbury. Seller: Scott P. O’Keefe, Woodbury. Property: 49 Waterview Drive, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed March 26.

Slater, Salomea and Dennis Slater, Bethel. Seller: Jaqueleen Golabek, Ossining, N.Y. Property: Wolfpits Road, Bethel. Amount: Filed March 31.

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Smith, Margaret, Joseph Todd Blois and Kevin Trent, Danbury. Seller: Kevin Trent Blois and Joseph Todd Blois, Danbury. Property: 9 Brighton St., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 30. Sullivan, Margaret M. and Thomas M. Sullivan, Redding. Seller: Thomas M. Sullivan and Margaret Sullivan, Redding. Property: 6 Meadows Edge, Redding. Amount: $10. Filed March 11.

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Allen, Tyler and Katya Wood, Newtown. Seller: Mirelle D. Capozza, Newtown. Property: 41 Jeremiah Road, Newtown. Amount: $322,000. Filed March 31. Almandalawi, Khaldoon, Redding. Seller: Walter A. Neeves and Patricia C. Neeves, Redding. Property: 46 Pocahontas Road, Redding. Amount: $570,000. Filed March 31. Artiaga, Maria M. and Raul M. Pani Gomez, Danbury. Seller: Peter M. Cohen, Danbury. Property: 84 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Amount: $230,000. Filed March 25.

Asghar, Muhammad and Umar Asghar, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 48 Deer Run, Unit 67, Bethel. Amount: $175,000. Filed March 30. Barnett, Victor, Redding. Seller: Maria J. Mendes, Bridgeport. Property: 879 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $65,000. Filed March 30.

Brudnicki, Adele and Richard Skarzenski, Brookfield. Seller: Christopher Goodman, Brookfield. Property: 19 Candlewood Shores Road, Brookfield. Amount: $440,000. Filed April 2. Burroughs, Wendy Lynn and John Robert Burroughs, Bethel. Seller: Alexander Tsungu and Maureen Anderson, North Shoreline, Wash. Property: 2 Kellogg St., Bethel. Amount: $382,000. Filed March 31. Kelley, Kristin M. and Ryan P. Kelley, New Milford. Seller: Terri-Ann Bunchek, Bethel. Property: Lot 11, Map 1134, Brookfield. Amount: $330,000. Filed April 2. Khan, Arshad, Armonk, N.Y. Seller: Joseph V. Muraccin, Bridgeport. Property: 30-32 Sanford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $60,000. Filed March 30. Kim, Pamela and Jason Y. Kim, Danbury. Seller: Joseph M. Jackson and Patricia L. Jackson, Bethel. Property: 47 Oak Ridge Road, Bethel. Amount: $298,000. Filed March 23. Kist, Eric J., Old Lyme. Seller: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 55 Spruce Mountain Road, Danbury. Amount: $120,000. Filed April 2. Lamendola, Janine and Kimberly Kanesky, Danbury. Seller: David Ramirez and Jessica Ramierez, Danbury. Property: Lots 7, 8 and 9, Map 1934, Danbury. Amount: $320,000. Filed March 31. Latifi, Faton and Gerta Latifi, Bridgeport. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 333 Vincellette St., Unit 85, Bridgeport. Amount: $75,000. Filed March 30. Lofaso, Kelly J. and Paul Lofaso, Brookfield. Seller: Jennifer Isler, Brookfield. Property: Lot 24 on Winding Road, Brookfield. Amount: $468,500. Filed March 16.

Longden, Jean and Nathan L. Longden, Katonah, N.Y. Seller: Robert P. Carraher and Inez Carraher, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel 2, Map 6414, Ridgefield. Amount: $865,000. Filed March 20. Lopatchenko, Artem I., Danbury. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 8 Rose Lane, Unit 24-11, Danbury. Amount: $105,000. Filed March 30. Macaluso, Andrea and Jeffrey Macaluso, Ridgefield. Seller: Robert T. Ettinger and Margaret Ettinger, St. Augustine, Fla. Property: 1897 North St., Ridgefield. Amount: $585,000. Filed April 2. Macri, Erin C. and Christopher B. Macri, Wilton. Seller: Stephen M. Smith and Kolleen M. Dibble-Smith, Redding. Property: 72 George Hull Hill Road, Redding. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed April 1. Maraglino, Nicholas D., Norwalk. Seller: Susan Ward, Danbury. Property: 33 E. Lake Road, Danbury. Amount: $285,000. Filed March 31. Markham, Dorryann and Edwin T. Markham, Lakeway, Texas. Seller: U.S Bank NA, trustee, Redding. Property: 126 Limekiln Road, Redding. Amount: $359,000. Filed March 12. Martinez, Jennine R. and Akeem C. Martinez, Newtown. Seller: Brenden Gegwich and Paula J. Gegwich, Newtown. Property: 3 Johnny Appleseed Drive, Newtown. Amount: $357,500. Filed March 30. McChord, Kendall C. and Michael R. Horch, Southbury. Seller: Hamid R. Torabi and Ellen Torabi, Los Gatos, Calif. Property: 18 Taunton Lake Road, Newtown. Amount: $470,000. Filed March 31. McCrea, Melonie and Jean L. Brock, Danbury. Seller: Marlo Development Company LLC, Danbury. Property: 15 Lois St., Danbury. Amount: $192,000. Filed March 31. McGahren-Clemens, Lori R., Fairfield. Seller: Raymond Geisler and Linda Geisler, Fairfield. Property: 143 Rockland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $459,000. Filed April 1. McGrade, Marlene and Sean McGrade, Brookfield. Seller: Guiseppe Lombardo, Brookfield. Property: 11 Trailing Ridge Road, Brookfield. Amount: $730,000. Filed March 18. McGuire, Frances, Brookfield. Seller: Newbury Village LLC, Brookfield. Property: 112 Still Water Circle, Brookfield. Amount: $422,283. Filed March 26. McLean, Brenda and Scott L. McLean, Waterbury. Seller: Debbie Holmes, Newtown. Property: 6 Farmery Lane, Newtown. Amount: $469,900. Filed March 27.

FACTS Milligan, Mary and Leonard R. Tatote, Westport. Seller: Eleanor L. Murphy and Martin M. Murphy, Fairfield. Property: Unit 10 of Greenfield Hut, Fairfield. Amount: $675,000. Filed March 31.

Pinto, Americo, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 54 Pleasant St., Danbury. Amount: $225,000. Filed April 2.

Minardi, Derek A., Monroe. Seller: Shannon Bowman, Monroe. Property: 120-122 Grace St., Fairfield. Amount: $225,000. Filed April 1.

Prattella, William C., Brookfield. Seller: Alan D. Smith and Elizabeth Smith, Brookfield. Property: 215 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. Amount: $305,000. Filed March 18.

Morales, Pedro A., Bridgeport. Seller: Nicholas Zachariadis, Shelton. Property: 294-296 Olive St., Bridgeport. Amount: $139,200. Filed April 2.

Preininger, George, Bridgeport. Seller: Nadine A. Bailey, Bridgeport. Property: 92 Carroll Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $78,000. Filed March 30.

Morreale, Betsy H. and Joseph M. Morreale, Fairfield. Seller: Scott Blazek and Jennifer Blazek, Fairfield. Property: 189 Edge Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 25.

Prohaska, Ellen Frank, Southington. Seller: Stephen F. Prohaska, Brookfield. Property: 11 Comstock Trail, Brookfield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 18.

Mueller, Erica H. and Gregory W. Mueller, Fairfield. Seller: William L. Shaughnessy and Barbara A. Shaughnessy, Southport. Property: 128 Drake Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $612,000. Filed March 24.

Rabideau, Jill and David A. Rabideau, Fairfield. Seller: Jed Coiteux and Jennifer Coiteux, Fairfield. Property: Lot 2, Map 6984, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 31.

Mumbach, Lindsay Erin, Redding. Seller: Joseph C. Ventricelli and Deborah M. Ventricelli, Redding. Property: 22 Winding Brook Lane, Redding. Amount: $435,000. Filed March 30. O’Malley, Bried K. and Gregory R. Veteri, Newtown. Seller: Shawn M. Arend and Cheryl A. Arend, Newtown. Property: 1 Castle Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $457,000. Filed March 25. O’Neill, Kathryn and Brian Anstotz, Wilton. Seller: Alfred C. Cava, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 61B, Map 3791, Ridgefield. Amount: $445,000. Filed March 23. Oner, Sehnaz, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 1144 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Amount: $145,000. Filed March 31. Oya, Miho and Paul Wildgust, Newtown. Seller: Brookfield Global Relocation Services LLC, Burr Ridge, Ill. Property: Lot 5, Map 6512, Newtown. Amount: $510,000. Filed April 1. Pena, Francisco, Bridgeport. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., New York, N.Y. Property: 271-273 Pacific St., Bridgeport. Amount: $141,000. Filed March 30. Petrini, Amy L. and Matthew R. Petrini, Danbury. Seller: Mark M. Newdick and Jill M. Newdick, Danbury. Property: Lot 6, Map 4400, Danbury. Amount: $358,000. Filed April 2. Pettigrew, Susan J. and Kevin J. Curran, Montebello, N.Y. Seller: Toll Connecticut II LP, Newtown. Property: 63 Woods Lane, Newtown. Amount: $514,723. Filed April 1. Pinella, Richard J., Danbury. Seller: Brittany H. Kozlenko, New Fairfield. Property: 504 Larson Drive, Danbury. Amount: $289,500. Filed April 1.

Ramos, Nicole and Michael A. Morano, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 142 Warrington Round, Danbury. Amount: $383,734. Filed April 1. Ratte, Gail, Ridgefield. Seller: John A. Bova and Themis A. Bova, Ridgefield. Property: 8 Mulberry St., Ridgefield. Amount: $590,000. Filed March 17. Rice, Caroline F. and Andrew H. Rice, Fairfield. Seller: 55 Wildflower Lane LLC, Trumbull. Property: Lot 6, Map 2894, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed April 1. Riggs, Nancy M. and David Poremba, Ridgefield. Seller: Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield. Property: 158 Tackora Trail, Ridgefield. Amount: $819,000. Filed March 18. Rio, Kim N. and Charles Rio, Newtown. Seller: Jeffrey A. Lash and Danielle E. Lash, Naples, Fla. Property: 18 Brandywine Lane, Newtown. Amount: $690,000. Filed March 24. Rivera, Luz, Bridgeport. Seller: Eliano Teixeira and Sidney De Souza, Bridgeport. Property: 456-459 William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $157,000. Filed March 31. Rodriguez, Raquel, Danbury. Seller: Fox Run Properties LLC, Danbury. Property: 37 Balmsforth Ave., Danbury. Amount: $340,000. Filed March 31. Rohrer, Margaret E. and Kent D. Rohrer, Ridgefield. Seller: Richard Caires, Greenwich. Property: 287 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $420,000. Filed March 23. Rosario, Alejandro, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 81st Street Extension, Danbury. Amount: $206,000. Filed March 30.

Rosenberg, Lynne and Alan J. Rosenberg, Wellington, Fla. Seller: Mary O. Price, Ridgefield. Property: Unit 7 in Fox Hill Ridgefield Condominium Section III, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 1. Ryan, Alaina and Christopher D. Ryan, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Michael H. Elliott, Ridgefield. Property: 91 Dayton Road, Redding. Amount: $490,000. Filed March 23. Shaughnessy, Barbara A. and William L. Shaughnessy, Fairfield. Seller: Dolores H. Anastas, Fairfield. Property: 103 Southport Woods Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $355,000. Filed March 26. Shurkrun, Tamara P., Hamden. Seller: Nancy Train Schare, Elkins Park, Pa. Property: 503 Rock Ridge Road, Fairfield. Amount: $545,000. Filed March 23. Sjoblom, Eric L., Brookfield. Seller: Scott A. Shockley and Denise S. Shockley, Brookfield. Property: 3 Galloping Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $455,000. Filed March 16. Smith, Kimberly and Rodney Smith, Danbury. Seller: Long-Fong Hsu and Donna Arnold, Newtown. Property: 35 Narragansett Trail, Newtown. Amount: $385,000. Filed March 23. Stewart Jones, Dianne E., Fairfield. Seller: Kelly Bezas and Peter N. Bezas, Fairfield. Property: 206 Stonewall Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1 million. Filed March 31. Strauss, Shelley M. and Robert J. Strauss, Boynton Beach, Fla. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 24 Old Pasture Drive, Danbury. Amount: $665,223. Filed April 1. Tamburri, Dominick, Bethel. Seller: Holly H. Martin, Bethel. Property: 12B Fleetwood Ave., Unit 12B, Bethel. Amount: $355,000. Filed March 25. Tarrab, Albert, Danbury. Seller: Matthew J. O’Connor and Lisa M. O’Connor, Brookfield. Property: 44 Hidden Brook Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $515,000. Filed March 26. Teed, Meghan, Trumbull. Seller: Joan P. Keane, Fairfield. Property: 26 Mill River Road, Fairfield. Amount: $473,333. Filed March 25. Teed, Meghan, Trumbull. Seller: LBCD Group LLC, N.J. Property: 26 Mill River Road, Fairfield. Amount: $236,667. Filed March 25. Timmons, Elaine and Bruce Timmons, Brookfield. Seller: Michele T. Castagna, Brookfield. Property: 22 Arrowhead Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed April 1. Torres, Linda and Carlos Torres, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Jean A. Rivot, Danbury. Property: 4 Buckskin Heights Drive, Danbury. Amount: $335,000. Filed April 2.

FIGURES Tucker, Latoya M., Bridgeport. Seller: Henry L. Jackson and Maria A. Perez Jackson, Bridgeport. Property: 112 Holland Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $210,000. Filed March 30.

Casagrande, John J., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 1234 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed March 27.

Ubillus, Cathy, Ridgefield. Seller: Cary Tyrrell and Diane Tyrrell, Newtown. Property: 8 Eastview Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $225,000. Filed March 16.

Castruccio, Michael P., et al. Creditor: Household Realty Corp., Brandon, Fla. Property: 2 Lilac Lane, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed March 30.

Valdivieso, Alexandra V. and Christopher Ramirez, Danbury. Seller: Carlos F. Velez, Danbury. Property: Unit A3 in Franklin Square Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $135,000. Filed March 30. Ward, Leia and Lanny Ward, Ridgefield. Seller: JK & NK Properties LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 2 Blueberry Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $142,750. Filed March 27. Warren, Maria, Wilton. Seller: Joseph F. Ryan III, Newtown. Property: 14 Rowledge Pond Road, Newtown. Amount: $394,000. Filed March 26. Wattley, Abigail G. and Kevin L. Kingman, Ridgefield. Seller: Clifford B. Wattley and Nancy J. Griffin, Ridgefield. Property: East Ridge, Ridgefield. Amount: $500,000. Filed March 19. Westerfield-Matera, Lindsey K. and Damian C. Matera, Redding. Seller: James J. Satriano, Redding. Property: 22 Dayton Road, Redding. Amount: $530,000. Filed March 30. Wilamowski, Eli, Lawrence, N.Y. Seller: Marlon Torres, Bridgeport. Property: 1455-1459 North Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $198,849. Filed March 31. Williams, Jaime Lee, Long Island City, N.Y. Seller: Ann B. Ruple, Fairfield. Property: 15 Alqonquin Road, Fairfield. Amount: $496,000. Filed March 25. Woods, Douglas, Milford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 1347 Pembroke St., Bridgeport. Amount: $60,000. Filed April 2. Zheng, Ren Hua, Bridgeport. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 61-65 Orland St., Bridgeport. Amount: $112,000. Filed March 31.

FORECLOSURES Aurora, Taimur M., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Orange, Calif. Property: 6 Reservoir St., Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed March 23. Bowyer, Julie H., et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 1201, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 1.

Cherry Street Developers LLC, et al. Creditor: city of Bridgeport. Property: 80 Cherry St., Bridgeport. Foreclosure of property tax liens Filed April 2. Connell Jr., Joseph E., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 101 Obtuse Road South, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed March 23. Dunbar, Anna Mae, et al. Creditor: MTAG Services LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 85 Fifth St., Bridgeport. Foreclosure of water lien. Filed April 1. Garcia, Eva, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 23-25 Ridgewood Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed April 1. Gilbert, Debrum Jr., et al. Creditor: MTAG Services LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 8-10 Calhoun Ave., Bridgeport. Foreclosure of water lien. Filed April 1. Cyr, Michelle, Brookfield. $616 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 35 Sunset Hill Road, Brookfield. Filed April 1. Davila, Marisol, Bridgeport. $601 in favor of Advanced Radiology Consultants LLC, Trumbull, by Nathanson Cipriano and Gambardella PC, Hamden. Property: 153 Hickory St., Bridgeport. Filed April 1. Delgado, Hernan R., Danbury. $5,172 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 21 Great Plain Road, Danbury. Filed March 30. Domain, Patsy and Linda Domain, Brookfield. $464 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 45 Huckleberry Hill Road, Brookfield. Filed April 1. Farley, Awilda, Bridgeport. $1,548 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 279 Valley Ave., Bridgeport. Filed April 1. Ferrandino, Jason, Ridgefield. $1,427 in favor of New Milford Hospital, New Milford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 18 Highview Road, Ridgefield. Filed March 16.

Ferrandino, Jason, Ridgefield. $1,603 in favor of New Milford Hospital, New Milford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 18 Highview Road, Ridgefield. Filed March 16. Gale, Donna, Ridgefield. $463 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Fieldcrest Drive, Ridgefield. Filed March 23. Gallagher, Jane, Brookfield. $410 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 30 Tower Road, Brookfield. Filed April 1. Georgetown Redevelopment Corp., Redding. $77,814 in favor of Fuss & O’Neill Inc., Manchester, by William G. Reveley, Vernon. Property: Parcels A, B and C, Maps 3434, 3435, 3436, Redding. Filed March 16. Ghosh, Lisa, Newtown. $720 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Pond View, Newtown. Filed March 25. Gibbs, Andrew, Danbury. $1,533 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 37 Virginia Ave., Danbury. Filed March 23. Goldshein, Elyse, Danbury. $787 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 12 Lawrence Ave., Unit 1805, Danbury. Filed March 23. Goldshein, Elyse, Danbury. $787 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 20 Lawrence Ave., Unit 1805, Danbury. Filed April 1. Hallas, Gordon, Brookfield. $9,206 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 10 Dinglebrook Road, Brookfield. Filed March 23. Holmes, Michael, Danbury. $1,162 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Old Hayrake Road, Danbury. Filed March 23. Janney, Daryl, Brookfield. $447 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 44 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. Filed March 25. Jimenez, William, Danbury. $638 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 35 Olive St., Danbury. Filed April 1. Johnson, Rosemarie, Bridgeport. $1,109 in favor of Advanced Radiology Consultants LLC, Trumbull, by Nathanson Cipriano and Gambardella PC, Hamden. Property: 105 Butler Ave., Bridgeport. Filed April 1.

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FACTS Jusufi, Nevzat, Danbury. $1,414 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 73-79 Park Ave., Unit 204, Danbury. Filed March 26. Jusufi, Nevzat, Danbury. $2,979 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 73-79 Park Ave., Unit 204, Danbury. Filed March 26. Jusufi, Nevzat, Danbury. $422 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 73-79 Park Ave., Unit 204, Danbury. Filed March 26. London, Kenneth, Bridgeport. $3,323 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by London & London, Newington. Property: 254 Sunrise Terrace, Bridgeport. Filed April 1. Loya, Tricia and Eric Loya, Bethel. $1,274 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 23 Midway Drive, Bethel. Filed April 1. Manstream, Mitchell F., Danbury. $2,652 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 24 King St., Danbury. Filed March 23. Markovic, Sanela, Fairfield. $133,633 in favor of Oxford Capital Partners LLC, Hartford, by Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul, West Hartford. Property: 14 Bloomfield Drive, Fairfield. Filed March 27. Marsili, Al, Ridgefield. $2,799 in favor of Mona Thorpe, Ridgefield, by Andrew J. Buzzi Jr. Danbury. Property: 21 Abbott Ave., Ridgefield. Filed March 25. Memoli, Louis, Brookfield. $490 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 49 Merwin Brook Road, Brookfield. Filed April 1. Misaray, Maria, Ridgefield. $1,620 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 43 Rock Road, Ridgefield. Filed March 23. Molendijk, Ann, Danbury. $456 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 81-95 Park Ave., Unit 2003, Danbury. Filed March 23. Papadoulis, Konstantine, et al., Fairfield. $931 in favor of Hop Energy LLC, Bridgeport, by William G. Reveley, Vernon. Property: 294 Towne House Road, Fairfield. Filed March 25. Pereira, Roberto, Danbury. $400 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Triangle St., Unit A-3, Danbury. Filed March 26.

Piccirillo, Michael S., Bridgeport. $35,701 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 49 Elmsford Road, Bridgeport. Filed April 1. Pinckney, Theresa and Peter P. Pinckney, Danbury. $1,522 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 30 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Filed March 23. Preville, Elizabeth, Brookfield. $1,549 in favor of Danbury Diagnostic Imaging, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 16 Taylor St., Brookfield. Filed March 13. Ramos, Nuno, Danbury. $1,001 in favor of Danbury EMS, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 24 Ball Pond Road, Danbury. Filed March 23. Reilly, Evelyn, Danbury. $3,967 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 126 Coalpit Hill Road, Danbury. Filed March 26. Reilly, Evelyn, Danbury. $2,011 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 126 Coalpit Hill Road, Danbury. Filed March 30. Sarl, Derya, Fairfield. $1,761 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 301 Old Oaks Road, Fairfield. Filed March 27. Shannon, Annemarie, Brookfield. $2,569 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 171 Pocono Road, Brookfield. Filed March 19. Shannon, Annemarie, Brookfield. $449 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 171 Pocono Road, Brookfield. Filed March 19. Souza, Georgina, Danbury. $1,144 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 20 Fourth St., Danbury. Filed March 30. Stein, Jerry, Fairfield. $12,433 in favor of Bai, Pollock, Blueweiss & Mulcahey PC, Shelton. Property: 1191 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Filed March 30. The Grove Group LLC, et al., Bethel. $35,122 in favor of Kelli Ferguson, Brookfield, by Stephen J. Brown, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 18 Sunset Hill Road, Brookfield. Filed March 10. Urso, Frank J., Newtown. $18,541 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 19 Merlins Lane, Newtown. Filed March 30. Wassmuth, Cindy, Brookfield. $433 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 41 Hidden Brook Drive, Brookfield. Filed March 19.

Wilson, Dawn, Danbury. $539 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 33 Wooster Heights, Danbury. Filed March 26. Winston, Shannon, Bridgeport. $2,223 in favor of U.S. Equities Corp., South Salem, N.Y., by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 614 N. Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 31. Yang, Chanta, Danbury. $719 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 12 Driftway Road, Danbury. Filed April 1. Zahansky, Jeffrey, Newtown. $14,447 in favor of Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union, Westbury, N.Y., by David N. Abrams, Storrs. Property: 2 Blackman Road, Newtown. Filed March 23. Zambrano, Janeth G., Danbury. $1,130 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 9 Broad St., Danbury. Filed March 26.

LEASES 25 Prospect Street LLC, by Valerie J. Jensen. Landlord: Prospects, Opportunity and Enrichment, Inc. Property: 25 Prospect St., Ridgefield. Term: 50 years, commenced Sept. 30, 2015. Filed March 30. Chol, Cindy, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 116 Canaan Court, Building 83, Apt. 22, Stratford. Term: 40 years, commenced March 31, 2015. Filed April 2. Nguyen, Minh T., by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 389 Court D, Building 51, Apt. 389, Bridgeport. Term: 40 years, commenced March 26, 2015. Filed March 31.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Barry Children Trust, 32 Clapboard Ridge, Danbury. $97,840, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 24. Barry Family Trust, 32 Clapboard Ridge, Danbury. $97,840, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 24. Barry, Jana and Alan M. Barry, 32 Clapboard Ridge, Danbury. $97,840, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 24. Barry, Maximillian J., 11 Scuppo Road, Unit 107, Danbury. $97,840, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 24.

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FIGURES Blanford, Jennifer and Mark A. Svanda, 7 Evergreen Road, Newtown. $23,725, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 31.

Heisler, Patrice R. and William Heisler, PO Box 1025, Redding. $6,499, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 30.

Bradley, Julie L. and Michael B. Bradley, 63 Rockwell Road, Ridgefield. $487,986, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 16.

Israel, Eric, 17 Canterbury Road, Newtown. $143,100, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed March 31.

Fischer, Allison and Christopher Fischer, 116 Silver Spring Lane, Ridgefield. $46,593, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 16. Mascio, Jennie and John A. Paragarino, 7 Pond Ridge, Danbury. $61,970, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 23. McGibbon, Annette and Andrew J. McGibbon, 110 Farmstead Hill Road, Fairfield. $64,472, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 24. McIntyre, Janine E., 29 Greenbriar Lane, Newtown. $45,164, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 31. Osterman, Robert W., 18 Sunset Hill Road, Brookfield. $19,613, a tax debt on personal income and failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed March 24. Paragarino, John A., 7 Pond Ridge, Danbury. $2,949, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 23. Sabbagh, Mary and Bassam Sabbagh, 10 Royal Road, Danbury. $8,695, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 1. Simon, Walter J., 145 S. Salem Road, Ridgefield. $90,432, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 16.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Ballas, Andrew G. Jr., 18 George St., Apt. 1, Danbury. $16,713, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 23. Burns, Christine and Barry Burns, 382 Brambly Hedge Circle, Fairfield. $38,886, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 24. Burr, Richelle E. Searing, 7 Greenknoll Drive, Brookfield. $1,312, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 16. Diaz, Israel, 26 Osborne St., Apt. 1, Danbury. $8,287, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 23. Farrah, Lisa and Richard Farrah, 55 Wildman St., Apt. 406, Danbury. $1,391, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 30. Gorman, Heidi T., 18 Old Green Road, Newtown. $26,816, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 23.

Jagoda, Heather and Scott Jagoda, 488 North St., Ridgefield. $160,874, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 23. Jowdy, James, 4 Overlook Terrace, Danbury. $745, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 23. Maccaro, Jennifer E. and Christopher J. Maccaro, 56 Old Farm Road, Fairfield. $52,915, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 1. Nesci, Jorge, P.O. Box 362, Danbury. $35,658, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 23. Nesci, Jorge, 32 Dean Road, Brookfield. $41,791, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 24. Nesci, Jorge, 32 Dean Road, Brookfield. $89,374, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 24. Nesci, Jorge, 32 Dean Road, Brookfield. $7,339, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 24. Smith, Pamela K. and Terence M. Smith, 20 Poe Court, Fairfield. $6,741, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 24. Wechter, Michael, 185 Redding Road, Redding. $6,464, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 16. Wechter, Michael, 185 Redding Road, Redding. $3,726, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 16.

MECHANICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIENSRELEASED Athena Holdings, Farmington. Released by Diggs Construction LLC, Hartford, by Derrick Diggs. Property: 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $177,131. Filed April 2.

LIS PENDENS Bruno, Willene, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., New York, N.Y. Property: 69 Dover St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $270,750, dated April 2005. Filed March 31.

Defino, Douglas B., et al., Danbury. Filed by Welch, Teodosto, Stanek & Blake LLC, Shelton, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Bridgeport. Property: 20 Oakland Glen, Unit 4A, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $87,800, dated August 1995. Filed March 24. Exume, Naromie Cesar, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Primary Residential Mortgage Inc. Property: 270 Greystone Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $144,337, dated July 2013. Filed April 2. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Brookfield. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Sandy Lane Village Condominium Association, Inc., Brookfield. Property: Unit 81 in Sandy Lane Village, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 31. Ganim, Thomas G., Fairfield. Filed by Pease & Domo PC, Farmington, for TD Bank NA, Hartford. Property: 527 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $675,000, dated March 2005. Filed March 23. Gordon, Dennise, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Kruzynski Law Office LLC, Shelton, for Dogwood Condominium Association, Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 250 N. Bishop Ave., Unit 2, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 30. Hauspurg, Leslie and Thomas Hauspurg, et al., Brookfield. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 24 Heathstone Drive, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $232,500, dated July 2004. Filed March 24. Jachowicz, Janusz, et al., Bethel. Filed by Cohen and Wolf PC, Orange, for Kingwood II Condominium Association Inc., Bethel. Property: 69 Kingswood Drive, Unit 8, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 24. Jones, Judith F., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 203 Samp Mortar Drive, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $264,000, dated July 2007. Filed April 2.

FACTS Manfro, Jarrod, et al., Danbury. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Good Shepherd Hill Homeowners Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit C-2, Building 16 of Shepherd Hill Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 31.

Schoonmaker, Amy E., et al., Danbury. Filed by Matz & Levitan LLC, Danbury, for The Renaissance At Danbury Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 3, Building 1 of The Renaissance at Danbury, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 23.

Nappi, Nancy, et al., Brookfield. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for High Meadow Association Inc., Brookfield. Property: 4 E. View Road, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 12.

Shapiro, Stephen, Bridgeport. Filed by Gesmonde, Pietrosimone & Sgrignari LLC, Hamden, for FEC Enterprises LLC, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 3, Orland Street, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $97,500, dated January 2012. Filed March 31.

Negron-Guzman, Michelle, et al., Newtown. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 133 Sugar St., Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $373,500, dated September 2005. Filed March 30. New Way Associates LLC, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Tim Bishop, Stratford, for Good Earth Tree Care Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 4185 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 24. Paguay, Rolande and Segundo Paguay, et al., Danbury. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 93 Franklin St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $367,000, dated December 2009. Filed April 2. Perez Sr., Elliot, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Onewest Bank FSB, Pasadena, Calif. Property: 73 Sanford Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $267,750, dated September 2005. Filed April 1. Sakakini, Ghassan, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Offices of Kenneth M. Nicoll, Milford, for Crystal Restoration Services, Inc. Property: 266-270 Myrtle Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 1. Schoenberg, Heather L. and William M. Schoenberg, et al., Danbury. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 40A S. King St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $472,000, dated September 2005. Filed March 30.

The Jewish Home For The Elderly of Fairfield County Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Halloran & Sage LLP, New Haven, for Pro-Teck LLC. Property: 4200 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 30. Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Des Moines, Iowa. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Colonial Gardens Condominium Owners Association, Inc., Danbury. Property: 55 Wildman St., Unit 202, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 26.

MORTGAGES

COMMERCIAL 1347 Pembroke Street LLC, Milford, by Douglas Woods Jr. Lender: Maple Group LLC, West Babylon, N.Y. Property: 1347 Pembroke St., Bridgeport. Amount: $72,000. Filed April 2. 2 Island Hill Ave LLC, Ridgefield, by Donald C. Sturges. Lender: 265 Main Street LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 2 Island Hill Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 20. 50 Sanford LLC, Fairfield, by Harold H. Fischel. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Hartford. Property: 61-63 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Amount: $3 million. Filed March 24.

Bellroth Inc., Bridgeport, by John C. Bello. Lender: Westport National Bank, Westport. Property: 1240-1250 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed April 1.

The Shutz Group LLC, Sherman, by Richard A. Smith. Lender: MB Offices LLC, Newtown. Property: Parcel B 1, Map 5888, Newtown. Amount: $100,000. Filed April 2.

BLD Waterfront Upland Owner LLC, Miami Beach, Fla., by Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Alexrod LLP. Lender: Steelpointe EBS-5 LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 70 E. Main St., 80 E. Main St., 95 Pembroke St., 122 Pembroke St., 104-106 E. Main St., 124 E. Main St., 130 E. Main St., 59 Pembroke St., 125 Pembroke St., 95 Pembroke St., 133 Pembroke St., 28-30 Pierpont St., 16-18 Pierpont St., 22-24 Pierpont St., Maiden Lane, California St., and Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: 73 million. Filed March 31.

Zefmat LLC, Nanuet, N.Y., by Toma Krasniqi. Lender: Orintani Bank, Washington, N.J. Property: Lots 7 and 8, William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $650,000. Filed April 1.

Dakota Holdings LLC, Brookfield, by Michelle Kukk. Lender: Sachem Capital Partners LLC, Branford. Property: 184 Long Meadow Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $161,000. Filed April 1.

A. G. S. R. Distributions, 218 Wayne St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Aquiles Gabriel Silveira Rodrigues. Filed April 1.

E&R Commercial LLC, Sherman, by Gary Romaniello. Lender: Patriot National Bank, Stamford. Property: 10 Turnberry Lane, Units 2, 3 and 4, Newtown. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed April 1. GJMP Enterprises LLC, Ridgefield, by Sarah H. Bouissou. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 20 West Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $313,000. Filed March 27. K2 Realty LLC, Naugatuck, by Vikramjit Chaudhary. Lender: Velocity Commercial Capital LLC, Westlake Village, Calif. Property: 79-83 Livingston Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $100,695. Filed April 1. Landmark Homes Inc., Fairfield, by Ronit Glantz. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 40 Reef Road, Fairfield. Amount: $438,750. Filed April 1. N & M Properties LLC, Danbury, by Halina Dziubelski and Stanislaw Dziubelski. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 104 West St., Danbury. Amount: $250,000. Filed March 23. Oak Street Design & Construction Inc., Newtown, by Christopher M. Haggerty. Lender: Landmark Hoes, Inc., Fairfield. Property: 43 Birch Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $185,000. Filed March 31.

525 Tunxis Hill Road LLC, Fairfield, by Kenneth Doughty. Lender: Northeast Bank, Lewiston, Maine. Property: 525 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 31.

Orchard Hill Development LLC, Naugatuck, by Antonio Vaz. Lender: Paul R. Goldschmidt, Farmington. Property: 1871-1891 Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $255,930. Filed March 30.

Abilynn Group LLC, Bethel, by Dawn A. Bogdan. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 3A School St., Unit 1A, Bethel. Amount: $153,750. Filed April 1.

Positive Properties LLC, New Canaan, by Robin Gestal. Lender: Richard Jeffrey Bailly, Newburyport, Mass. Property: 9 Hillside Road, Brookfield. Amount: $200,000. Filed March 9.

B II Builders LLC, Oxford, by Rock Brouard. Lender: Martino Construction Co. LLC, Shelton. Property: 251 Alma Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $400,000. Filed March 23.

FIGURES

Renovation Properties LLC, Brookfield, by Richard M. Reynolds. Lender: ABL One LLC, Hoboken N.J. Property: 13 South Mountain, Brookfield. Amount: $220,000. Filed March 11.

NEW BUSINESSES 21 Taste Inc., 72 Newtown Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Syed Hussain. Filed March 31.

Affordable Mart LLC, 2032 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Christian Ntiu. Filed April 2. Amazing Tree Removal, 1593 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Kenroy Cornwall. Filed March 30. Artech Church Exteriors, 724 Danbury Road, Suite 2, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Thomas Burns. Filed March 30. AT&T Authorized Retailer, 4 Backus Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Spring Communication Holding, Inc. Filed March 30.

Dylan Ramirez, 23B Coalpit Hill Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Dylan Babstock Ramirez. Filed March 30.

Rick’s Landscaping, 88 Lance Circle, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Enrique Soto. Filed March 26.

Eileade Assembly of God, 639 Wayne St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Jonas A. Mesquita. Filed April 1.

Ridgefield Virtual Consignment, 37 Fieldcrest Drive, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Oliver Savino. Filed March 19.

European Cleaning Services, 87 Alice St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Arminda Atilho. Filed April 1.

Role Model Menros, 31 Bailey Ave., Suite 4, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Tim Boylan. Filed April 2.

Firstlight Home Care of Shoreline East, 60 Pierce St., Fairfield 06825, c/o Parisko Inc. Filed April 2.

Ross’s Bread Artisan Bakery and Café, 109 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Amy Freidenrich. Filed April 1.

Georgiancook, 14 Outpost Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Madona Giorgadze. Filed March 30. Graham Services, 323 Fairfield Ave., Unit 515, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Earl Graham. Filed April 2. How May I Assist, 32 Ledgewood Drive, Brookfield 06804, c/o Catherine V. Talbot. Filed March 12. Jack Moreira Construction, 449 Pond St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Isabel C. Moreira. Filed April 1. JN Services LLC, 120 Lincoln Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Simone Neiva. Filed April 1. Jorge Diaz Painting, 110 Grassy Plain St., Bethel 06801, c/o Jorge Diaz. Filed March 24.

AT&T Authorized Retailer, 67 Newtown Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Spring Communication Holding, Inc. Filed April 2.

Khadijah’s Catering Service, 81 Clifford St., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Khadijah Muhammad. Filed April 2.

Blade Property Maintenance, 11 Beech Tree Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Christopher Lauri. Filed March 30.

Khadijah’s Daycare, 81 Clifford St., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Khadijah Muhammad. Filed April 2.

Bom Preco Supermarket, 821 Madison Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Aquias M. Da Silva. Filed April 1.

Kiddies Kritter, 180 Summit St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Mary Small. Filed April 2.

Bunnell St. Associates, 1087 Broad St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Willie Thomas McMillian. Filed April 2.

La Parada Market, 999 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Roberto Tavarez. Filed March 30.

Creative Solutions of Connecticut, 1057 William St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Akiya McKnight. Filed April 1.

Lucky D. Corp., 113 Danbury Road, Unit 1, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Wei Wen Chen. Filed March 30.

Danbury Odyssey of The Mind, 6 Field Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Ellen Lyall. Filed April 1. Denis & Daisy LLC, 333 Vincellette St., Apt. 104, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Faton Latifi. Filed April 1. Donna Smalls, 1355 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Donna Smalls. Filed March 31. Dos Santos Landscaping, 307 Dexter Drive, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Tiago Pereira. Filed April 1. Dreamz Café LLC, 316-322 Wood Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Erika N. Johnson. Filed April 2.

Mad Bull Media, 126 Triangle St., Apt. A7, Danbury 06810, c/o Russell W. Benjamin IV. Filed March 31. Marcelli Steel, 60 Shelter Rock Lane, Danbury 06810, c/o Carmine J. Marcelli. Filed April 2. Naomie Unisex Beauty Supply, 1705 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Nagnouma Komah. Filed March 30. Park City Desktop, 1001-20 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Eric Toro. Filed March 31.

SPW Contracting, 1480 Capital Ave., Unit H804, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Francheska Guilfu. Filed April 1. Task Home Care Services, 99 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Deborah Faruggio. Filed March 19. Tewes Inc., 2B Lynn Place, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Leslie A. Tewes. Filed March 20. The R Way Deli, 866 North Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Ramon Andujar and Vincent Regoli. Filed March 27. Thomas L. Ward, 457 Queens St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Thomas L. Ward. Filed March 30. Tundi, 450 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Tunde Zabniak. Filed March 24. Vacations With Kim, 5 Princeton Lane, Danbury 06810, c/o Marea Kim Webb. Filed March 31. Victorious Garage II, 629 Grant St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Samuel Saunders and Tanya White. Filed March 30. Watob Impact Service, 29 Holroyd St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Gideon Ojo. Filed April 1. Wesco Sports Center, 270 Federal Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Douglas Mathews. Filed March 23.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSE Sucre Sale, 103 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Frank Bonnaudet. Permit no. LIR.0019148. Filed March 17. The Hideaway, 30 Grove St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Patrick W. Lynch. Permit no. LCA.0007466. Filed March 23. Wooster Hollow Diner & Deli, 659 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Ronald J. Herman Jr. Permit no. LRW.0005162. Filed March 30.

Pauls Pick Up and Deliveries, 174 Woodlawn Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Elena Cameron. Filed March 31.

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