APRIL 22, 2019 VOL. 55, No. 16
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An image showing streetscape improvements from the Transit-Oriented Development Study.
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Danbury ascendant BOOMING ON NEARLY ALL FRONTS, BUT WILL STATE MEASURES CURB ITS APPEAL? BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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tamford may be “the place,” according to its marketing materials — but, somewhat quietly, Danbury is in the midst of a renaissance that’s making it a place of note as well. “We’re doing it all,” Mayor Mark Boughton told the Business Journal. “The big things and the small things.” The big things include new businesses — over
900 were added last year, Boughton said, “everything from storefronts to corporations. It’s the highest number we’ve ever seen and it outpaced the state.” The mayor identified a reason for the boom: its permitting process is “quick and efficient — we work as a partner with the applicant. We’re not playing ‘Gotcha!’ ” Boughton also touted the Danbury Innovation Center, a business development service that he said “has been a great incubator for people looking to start
new businesses,” and business management consultancy SCORE, with which the city has partnered to help budding entrepreneurs develop their business plans. And a recent DataHaven poll found 83 percent of residents saying they were “satisfied” with living in Danbury. Danbury also has a relatively low mill rate — 27.6 — and unemployment rate, which as of February stood at 4.1 percent, lower than Bridgeport’s 6.6 percent and Norwalk’s 4.4 percent, and close to Stamford’s 4 percent. The $261.5 million budget, despite being 1.8 percent, or $4.5 million, higher than last year’s, includes » DANBURY
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The old toll booth on the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich.
LAMONT, DEMS RELEASE SOME DETAILS OF TOLL PLAN BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com GOV. NED LAMONT and the co-chairs of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee have released some — but by no means all — of the details of the Democratled plan to return electronic tolls to several of Connecticut’s highways. State Republicans vowed to continue to fight against tolls. Among the details released by Lamont, state
Sen. Carlo Leone and Rep. Roland Lemar: • Toll gantries will be placed roughly every six to seven miles on I-84, I-95, I-91 and Route 15 (Merritt Parkway). People who use a Connecticut EZ-Pass and a frequent-user discount could expect to pay roughly 25 to 30 cents per gantry, or 4.4 cents per mile; • Forty percent of the revenue from tolls will be paid by out-of-state drivers; • There will be no » TOLL PLAN
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Sales levels fall again in Q1 Fairfield County housing market BY PHIL HALL
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airfield County’s single-family housing market got off to a rocky start in the first quarter of this year, according to data released by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, with the average sales price recording a year-over-year decline for the seventh consecutive quarter and the number of sales decreasing for the fifth consecutive quarter. The county’s luxury market was also battered, with the average size of a luxury sale shrinking for the fourth time in the past five quarters. The average sales price in Fairfield County for all residential properties during the first quarter was $545,179, an 8.1% decline from the $592,933 in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a 14.3% fall from the $636,369 in the first quarter of 2018. The median sales price of $359,450 marked a 4.1% drop from the $375,000 in the previous quarter and was 6.6% lower than the $385,000 from one year earlier. The number of closed sales for all residential properties during the first quarter totaled 1,968, a 25.2% plummet from the 2,632 closed sales in the fourth quarter, but only a 2.6% decline from the 2,021 closed sales in the first quarter of 2018. The average number of days on market totaled 137 in the first quarter, a substantial increase from the 113 days in the previous quarter and slightly lower than the 145 days from one year earlier. The average sales price for a single-family Fairfield County home in the first quarter was $618,118, an 8.8% slip from the $677,398 in the fourth quarter, and a 17.7% slide from the $751,434 in the first quarter of 2018. The median single-family sales price in the first quarter was $420,000, unchanged from the previous quarter and down from the $466,500 one year earlier. A total of 1,446 single-family homes were sold in the first quarter, which was lower than the 1,960 sales in the fourth quarter and the 1,484 sales in last year’s first quarter. And as sales were down, the inventory was up: 3,860 properties were listed in the first quarter, compared to 3,429 in the previous quarter and 3,739 one year earlier. The average sales price for condos in Fairfield County during the first quarter was $343,127, slightly below the $346,068 price
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Publisher Dee DelBello Managing Editor/Print Glenn Kalinoski Managing Editor/Digital Bob Rozycki Associate Publisher Anne Jordan Group Associate Publisher Dan Viteri NEWS Copy and Video Editor • Peter Katz Bureau Chief • Kevin Zimmerman Senior Reporter • Bill Heltzel, Reporters • Ryan Deffenbaugh, Phil Hall, Georgette Gouveia, Mary Shustack Research Coordinator • Luis Flores ART & PRODUCTION Creative Director Dan Viteri Art Director Sebastián Flores Art Director Kelsie Mania Digital Content Director Meghan McSharry ADVERTISING SALES Manager • Anne Jordan Director, Multimedia Marketing and Sales Neale V. Muccio Metro Sales & Custom Publishing Director Barbara Hanlon Account Managers Lisa Cash, Patrice Sullivan Events Sales & Development • Marcia Pflug Events Manager • Tracey Vitale
A house for sale in the town of Fairfield. Photo by Phil Hall.
from the fourth quarter, but a 7.8% increase from the $318,388 in the first quarter of 2018. The first quarter’s median sales price of $265,000 represented a 2.7% uptick from the previous quarter’s $258,000, and a 6% rise from the $250,000 price set one year earlier. There were 673 condos sold in the first quarter, compared to 673 in the fourth quarter and 537 in 2018’s first quarter. This sector’s active inventory of 832 properties was higher than the previous quarter’s 743 but below the 870 listed one year earlier. In Fairfield County’s luxury market — which combines both single-family properties and condos for its total data — the average first-quarter sales price was $1.99 million, a 13.5% decline from the
fourth quarter’s $2.3 million and a 23.5% fall from the $2.6 million price set in the first quarter of last year. The median sales price of $1.58 million was 12.1% lower than the previous quarter’s $1.8 million and 20.7% lower than the $1.99 million price from one year earlier. Sales activity in the luxury market totaled 197 properties, compared to 267 in the previous quarter and 203 one year before. The first quarter’s active listing inventory of 1,607 properties was higher than the 1,109 in the fourth quarter and the 1,509 one year earlier. Among the Fairfield County submarkets, Greenwich recorded the highest average sales prices for a single-family home at $2.3 million and for a condo at $960,000.
Greenwich’s condo sales have been rising for three of the last four quarters, while its single-family sales level fell to the lowest first-quarter total in eight years. “We are seeing continued declines in sales size in Greenwich, as well as all of Fairfield county, as buyers showed more interest in smaller-sized properties on the low end of the market,” said Scott Elwell, Douglas Elliman’s senior executive regional manager of Westchester and New England. “This has spurred sales activity in the Greenwich condo market, and by comparison, the single family and luxury markets appeared to weaken. It’s still unclear if this will be a long-term trend or if we’re observing volatility as the market adjusts to the tax law impact.”
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HERS Black Rock artist Jen Scully opens her own gallery BY PHIL HALL
channel. Scully plans to share the space with her creative peers. “We hope that once or twice a year we will bring in local artists from Bridgeport or New England, artists I’ve connected with in the past for time-limited shows,” she said. Sokol went further, previewing a more ambitious plan for the venue. “We hope to be able to do a wide range of events,” she said. “We are looking into doing some panels with different artists, collectors and designers — ticketed events for people in the industry or those who want to learn about art. We would like to see baby showers, business networking events and retail brands use this as a showroom where they can meet with retailers. And we would like to get involved in the community and maybe have a band here for Porchfest.”
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en Scully may not be a household name in the art world, but she’s working on it through an output of distinctive coastal-themed work. But unlike other artists who rely on gallery owners to connect with buyers, Scully has taken matters into her own hands and launched her own gallery that highlights her work. The Studio at Mack & Ro soft opened in January in the trendy Black Rock section of Bridgeport, with an official opening ceremony two months later. The venue, which is named after Scully’s sons Macklin and Ronan, is the latest chapter in Scully’s pursuit of a full-time art career after a 15-year career in the nonprofit sector focusing on art therapy. “I started about four years ago selling stuff painting out of my Fairfield house,” she recalled. “After that, I was at the NEST in Bridgeport, which was a space where people could come to see my work.” Scully began selling her work at Saltwater, a Fairfield retailer focused on apparel and gifts for mothers and children. Jessica Sokol, a co-owner of Saltwater, noted that Scully “built a very good following here in Fairfield County” and her in-store events were well attended and profitable. Sokol wondered if the two could leverage Scully’s local reputation further. “I knew she was looking to open her own studio and expand her brand,” she said. The women connected with Lauren Daley, an event-planning expert, and the trio focused on creating a gallery anchored in Scully’s work. “We all live in Black Rock and were dead set about starting a business here,” Sokol added. A 700-square-foot space was found at 3002 Fairfield Ave., and its large windows offer natural lighting to illuminate Scully’s displayed works, which offer an abstract mix of nautical themes and objects along with words arranged in jolting color patterns. “I don’t use a paintbrush,” Scully said. “It’s all raw and scraped with palette knives and rollers.” Although the studio has a street-level presence on a busy consumer-focused street, it is not relying on foot traffic for its sales. “We are by appointment only,” Sokol stated, adding that her client base included art collectors and interior designers seeking to bring contemporary art to residential and corporate settings. While Scully’s paintings have fueled her growing reputation in the regional art world, she is also transferring her unique artistic style into retail-friendly merchandise, including wallpaper, canvas bags, doormats and painted furniture. She has been in conversations with retailers and acknowledged she’s “gained some interest” from this sales
Jen Scully at Mack & Ro in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. Photo by Phil Hall.
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Fairfield County home health care company sued over wage violations BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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mother and daughter who own several Griswold Home Care franchises in Fairfield County are at the center of a lawsuit alleging a failure to pay overtime and the unlawful deduction of wages from 400 home health aides. Cathy Howard and daughter Maria Malafronte own Griswold branches in Stratford, Danbury, Bethel and Norwalk. As part of the collective and class-action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, they and parent company Griswold face charges filed on behalf of home health aides. Bridgeport resident Ionie Scott was an employee in the Stratford branch from February 2017 to October 2018. During that time, Scott alleges that she was paid $158 for each 24-hour shift and would be paid an hourly rate for assignments that were not part of a 24-hour shift. The lawsuit contends that Scott
and other health care aides in Connecticut would regularly work in excess of 40 hours weekly. “Defendants failed and refused to pay any overtime to any of the home health care aides employed by them,” the lawsuit states. The complaint also alleges that Griswold failed to provide written or verbal information regarding Scott’s eligibility for overtime pay. It claims the company violated Fair Labor Standards Act guidelines by failing to post that information in a common area that employees could access in what it says “constitutes an attempt to conceal its employees’ rights and discourage them from taking steps to enforce the law as it applies to their circumstances.” The lawsuit also states Griswold promised Scott and others at least $10 a day for meals, but failed to do so. The lawsuit seeks certification as a collective and class-action class, liquidated damages and pre- and post-judgment interest. Griswold Home Care is headquartered in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.
HFF arranges $400.6M acquisition financing for 56-building portfolio in Westchester, Fairfield
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Blumenthal joins Stop & Shop strikers on picket lines
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (right) joins the picket lines.
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olliday Fenoglio Fowler has arranged $400.6 million in acquisition financing for a 56-building light industrial portfolio totaling approximately 3.1 million square feet in Westchester and Fairfield counties. The portfolio consists of Cross Westchester Executive Park in Elmsford, Mid-Westchester Executive Park in Hawthorne, South Westchester Executive Park in Yonkers and Stamford Executive Park in Connecticut.
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According to an HFF statement, the portfolio has maintained consistent occupancy of over 90 percent for the past 20 years. HFF worked on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture partnership managed by Robert Martin Co., to place the floating-rate loan with Bank of America. The HFF debt placement team representing the borrower was led by executive managing director Mike Tepedino, senior director Peter Rotchford, director Scott Findlay and senior associate Jackie Ferrer. The deal was first announced last month when it was valued at $487.5 million.
wo more of Connecticut’s high-profile elected officials have come out in support of workers belonging to the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union in their strike against the Stop & Shop supermarket chain. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has made appearances at UFCW picket lines in front of closed Stop & Shop stores in Fairfield, Hamden, Milford and Middletown. Blumenthal took to Twitter to repeat the strikers’ charges against their employer. “Thousands of @StopandShop workers & their families’ health care is at risk as the company raises costs and limits coverage,” he tweeted. “Proud to stand with these hardworking men and women as they fight
for fair compensation and benefits.” Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz made appearances at picket lines in Hamden, Middletown and Simsbury, and used Twitter to frame her presence as a vote of statewide support. “Stay strong #Simsbury Stop & Shop workers!” she tweeted while showing a photograph of her signing a striker’s sign. “Your fight is our fight.” Other politicians offered support but were absent from the picket lines. Rep. Jahana Hayes sent her outreach director, Kalya Reasco, to stand in for a photo shoot with strikers. “Team @RepJahanaHayes stood alongside Stop & Shop workers in Simsbury today,” Reasco tweeted. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton was challenged by a constituent on Twitter about his lack of public support for strikers. Boughton, a Republican who is seeking re-election, responded, “Happy to stop by. Let me know best time.”
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no tax increase — both because the grand list grew by roughly 1.4 percent, or $3.2 million, and because Boughton believes an increase in state taxes is on the way. Development has also been on the upswing, led by the $17 million acquisition of the Matrix Corporate Center at 39 Old Ridgebury Road, which has stood largely vacant for the past several months, by Southport-based Summit Development. Plans call for a significant redevelopment and renovation program with the result — renamed The Ridge at Danbury — offering what Summit Founder, CEO, President and Principal Felix Charney said would be the lowest Class A office rents in Fairfield and Westchester counties. “They’re still in the infancy of making improvements,” Boughton said. The Downtown Danbury Transit-Oriented Development Study released in March provides details on seven locations within a 10-minute walk of the train station at 1 Patriot Drive where improvements to parks, plazas, sidewalks and intersections would provide “particularly strong benefits in multiple ways including expanding quality transportation choices, promoting economic development and attracting more people to cultural and recreational destinations.” Highlighted is the proposed $27 million Danbury Transit Center, which would create a transit hub by combining bus and train service in one location. The TOD represents a “roadmap of what downtown could be,” the mayor said, “and we’ve found that people like to be downtown.” As proof, Boughton pointed to
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more than 50 gantries; and • Additional consideration of ways to mitigate the costs for Connecticut drivers. “We have an opportunity to truly address Connecticut’s decades-old transportation woes, which are severely hampering our ability to get our state’s economy growing again, and do so in a way that out-of-state drivers will help pay for their wear and tear on our roads,” Lamont said. “Working with the leaders of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee, we are crafting a proposal that provides the maximum discount to Connecticut drivers, provides additional sup-
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Traffic headed to Danbury while exiting northbound I-684 in Putnam County, New York. Photo by Glenn J. Kalinoski.
the 374-unit luxury apartment complex at 1 Kennedy Flats, constructed in 2016, which he said is 95 percent occupied. Another 150 apartments are scheduled to be constructed across the street at 333 Main St. Betsy Paynter, executive director of redevelopment agency CityCenter Danbury, said to help beautify downtown the city initiated a competitive grant program to match façade upgrades with up to $10,000. “It can be everything from power washing historic buildings to window replacements,” she said, noting that the city and its economic development department got input from various architects and residents to put the plan in motion. Paynter further noted that Danbury provides a number of
incentives aimed at making development more economically feasible, from reduced permit fees, expedited application processing and a regulatory structure that relaxes parking requirements in certain areas of the downtown, to the deferral of tax assessment increases for new development for specific uses. The city is also using a $2 million state grant to improve its streetscape environment making it conducive to pedestrian activity, also with the goal of increasing economic and community development. Also being touted is Danbury’s Opportunity Zone. The city, along with the nonprofit Connecticut Economic Resource Center and law firm Pullman & Comley, hosted an informational event Jan. 23 at the
port for low-income individuals and families and raises the funding necessary to get our state moving again. Our proposal is supported by a broad coalition of local, business, labor and legislative leaders and improves our transportation system without passing 100 percent of the cost on Connecticut taxpayers and future generations.” Not part of that support are members of the state GOP, led by Senate Republican President Pro Tempore and longtime toll opponent Len Fasano. “They are going to determine how much they are going to charge without one legislator weighing in,” Fasano said at an April 10 press conference. “How disrespectful could you
be to the people of the state of Connecticut by saying, ‘Give us the authority and then we’ll tell you how much, and there isn’t a damn thing you can do about it?’ That is simply outrageous.” The GOP prefers a plan whereby some $700 million in additional bonding is allocated for transportation projects, with that money repaid by the state’s Special Transportation Fund — projected to be running at a deficit by Fiscal Year 2023-24 and be insolvent soon after — and from the state’s General Fund. “Most of us on both sides of the aisle agree on the magnitude of our transportation woes,” Lemar said. “However, the misleading public messaging on the other side continues to confuse
Palace Theater to provide background and analysis of the new program, which Paynter said drew “lots of interest and sparked a lot of conversation in downtown,” although nothing has been signed yet. Awaiting its fate is Tuxedo Junction, the long-vacant former concert facility in downtown at 3 Post Office St. The city put out a request for proposals last fall. Paynter said those proposals are under review. Another project whose future is yet to be determined is a possible expansion at Danbury Fair Mall, which at nearly 1.3 million square feet is the county’s largest. Boughton confirmed that anchor tenant Macy’s is considering expanding two of its pads there — one would result in a single-level wing of 37,000 square feet while the other would involve a separate building on an access drive that would total 22,000 square feet. The mall is a prime attraction for shoppers from nearby New York. That could change if tolls return to Connecticut, an idea that Gov. Ned Lamont and other state Democrats have supported. “About 50 percent of the mall’s traffic is from eastern New York state,” the mayor said. “Eastern New York’s and western Connecticut’s economies are linked.” However, he noted, no final decision has been made on where toll gantries could be placed. “The devil will be in the details.” A Republican, Boughton spoke favorably of Lamont — “He puts things out on the table and is willing to learn and collaborate, which is a different style than Gov. (Dannel) Malloy had” — but underscored that tolls, taxes and the like “could hurt us.” Boughton is running for his 10th term as Danbury mayor this November, having usually received
60 to 70 percent or more of the vote each time except in 2015, when he ran unopposed, and in his first try in 2001, when he squeaked by opponent Christopher Setaro by a 49.75 percent to 48.8 percent difference — less than 140 votes. Setaro, an attorney and former City Council member, was endorsed by the Danbury Democratic Town Committee in February to run again this year. “Danbury has made significant gains over the past 18 years,” Setaro told the Business Journal, “but I believe we need a new plan to manage that growth.” Noting that the city’s population has grown by 10,000 since 2000 — it stood at 85,246 in 2017 — and that the Connecticut State Data Center estimates it will reach nearly 95,000 by 2040, Setaro said new ideas will be needed to confront its “overcrowded schools and overburdened roads.” Setaro said that while he applauded the TOD’s recommendations for downtown, “We’ve been hearing for as long as I can remember how they want to revitalize Danbury and the downtown area. And we’re still just talking about it after 18 years. We need a more aggressive approach.” Setaro added that as a small business owner — the Setaro Law Firm has six employees — he can bring a point of view to the mayor’s office that Boughton, who began his political career in 1998 as a 34-yearold state representative for the 138th District, cannot. A three-time candidate for governor, Boughton said he was no longer interested in running for that office. “I gave it my all and have no regrets,” he said. “The time and energy involved there comes at an incredible cost.”
Give us the authority and then we’ll tell you how much, and there isn’t a damn thing you can do about it? That is simply outrageous.
people. The fact is that transportation infrastructure has been a legislative priority for many decades, but partisan politics have gotten in the way of making real progress and we are at a tipping point where we must act before it gets worse. “As the supposedly fiscally responsible party, I am surprised that Republicans are willing to push upgrade costs onto our children and grandchildren for decades to come instead of taking a feasible approach today,” he continued. “Their borrowing plan, plain and simple, will result in an income tax increase, period. The plan we are considering today is realistic and doesn’t place the burden solely on Connecticut taxpayers.”
CONTRIBUTING WRITER | By Vern Hayden
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Follow stock market trends, not the predictions
n Dec. 31, 2019, the Dow Jones Industrials will be at 27,847.82, the S&P 500 will be at 3,027.98 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq will be 8,354.88. Most predictions I have seen over the years do not happen either. During the tech crash Barron’s did a survey of 22 Wall Street experts and their predictions for the Dow and Nasdaq for 2001 and 2002. In 2001, the Dow closed at 10,021 and the Nasdaq closed at 1,950. The closest predictions were 11,400 and 2,500, respectively. In 2002, the Dow closed at 8,342 and the Nasdaq closed at 1,336. The closest predictions were 10,000 and 1,700, respectively. The great “perma bull” Abby Joseph Cohen of Goldman Sachs predicted in December 2007 that the S&P 500 would rally to 1,675 in 2008. Instead, it retreated to 741. Please don’t ever base your investment strategy on predictions. I think it is more feasible to have a feel for the direction of the market. As you can see from my predictions I think the direction of the market is up for 2019. We have had the best January and February in decades. Is there a January effect, meaning a strong January predicts a good year in the market? Ken Fisher, a columnist for Forbes, has written an article entitled “Seasonality, however you slice it isn’t predictive.” He has a chart going back 40 years on this. Out of the last 10 years only four times January proved to be predictive. It’s nice to have a strong beginning to a year but don’t base your investment strategy on it. From my research I don’t believe we will have
20 percent or more) in the past 60 years. That averages one every 7½ years. On that basis we are overdue but I don’t think this is the year. Vern Hayden, CFP sold his last investment company that managed $100 million and has started his new business, The Center for Retirement and Investment Planning in Westport with $17 million so far. He can be reached at 203-5575551 or hayden4t9@ aol.com. The Center for Retirement and Investment Planning is an independent firm not affiliated with Money Concepts Capital Corp. a recession this year. I think we are getting closer to one. Larry Kudlow, the head of President Donald Trump’s national economic council, said, “The president’s policies are working. There are lower tax rates, deregulation, trade reform, energy reform and they are all really working.” I look at the rest of this year like when I was a kid and bought a ticket to take the scary ride through the haunted house. Riding in the little car in the dark and going around every corner filled with suspense I would try to be brave and not scream at the skele-ton that almost jumped in my lap or yell at the wicked witch that was going to clobber me with her broom and, well, you get the idea. There could be a scary surprise from the Fed even though we are almost convinced they won’t risk raising rates this year. It is hoped that the 10-year interest rate will stay around 2.8 and the 30-year rate at around 3. Perhaps the biggest and most serious
unknown is the relationship between China and the U.S. China impacts the entire world, but so far, not as much as the U.S. The book “The China Dream” by Liu Mingfu says it all. The first page reads, “It has been China’s dream for a century to become the world’s leading nation. China’s economy will lead the world. As China rises to the status of a great power in the 21st century, its aim is to be the leader of the modern global economy.” The author is a retired colonel of the People’s Liberation Army and a professor at China’s National Defense University. This relationship will impact our investment environment for years to come. President Xi has to be smiling as he sees the seeds of socialism being planted in the U.S. He knows this will facilitate the transfer of world hegemony from the U.S. to China. This month is the 10-year anniversary of the bull market. The S&P 500 has quadru-pled. Yet the S&P has endured eight bear markets (a decline of
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THE LIST: HOTELS & CONFERENCE CENTERS
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21 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury 06811 744-1776 • ethanallenhotel.com Year renovated/established: 2014/1974 General manager: Janice Perna-Nicholas Email: N/A Number of guest rooms/suites: 193, 6 Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting area: 15, 15,000 Restaurants: 1 Amenities: 24-hour business center and copy, printer and fax services available; space to accommodate up to 500 guests
32 Weed Ave., Norwalk 06850 852-7300 • lakotaoaks.com Year renovated/established: 2003 General manager: Sam L. Haigh Email: info@lakotaoaks.com Number of guest rooms/suites: 123, 1 Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 17, 22,000 Restaurants: 2 Amenities: 24-hour fitness center, full-service health, spa and wellness services, indoor pool, full-service salon services, laundry services, complimentary Wi-Fi and business center
1114 E. Putnam Ave., Riverside 06878 698-6980 • jhousegreenwich.com Year renovated/established: 2012 General manager: Michael Scandariato Email: mscandariato@jhousegreenwich.com Number of guest rooms/suites: 80, 6 Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 4, 2,500 Restaurants: 1 Amenities: Complimentary parking and wireless internet
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STAMFORD MARRIOTT HOTEL & SPA
HILTON STAMFORD HOTEL & EXECUTIVE MEETING CENTER
1 Stacey Road, Junction Route 37, Danbury 06811 748-3800 • theamberroom.net Year renovated/established: 2013/1969 General manager: Doug Polistena Email: doug@theamberroom.net Number of guest rooms/suites: N/A Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 4, 10,000 Restaurants: Catering services Amenities: Conference and meeting center, event production and audiovisual support available, business launch and corporate meetings, 10,000-square-foot ballroom available, event space accommodates up to 600 guests
243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford 06901 357-9555 • stamfordmarriott.com Year renovated/established: 2009/1977 General manager: Ronald Antonucci Email: N/A Number of guest rooms/suites: 502, 6 Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 20, 26,059 Restaurants: 2 Amenities: 24-hour business center w/ copy, fax and messenger service, network and internet printing, overnight delivery and pickup service
1 First Stamford Place, Stamford 06902 967-2222 • hiltonstamfordhotel.com Year renovated/established: 2008/1984 General manager: Ted McCallum Email: N/A Number of guest rooms/suites: 484, 18 Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 37, 63,800 Restaurants: 2 Amenities: Audiovisual equipment rental, business center, express mail, fax services, meeting rooms, office rentals, photo-copying services, onsite printer and video conferencing available
This is a sampling from our list of hotels and conference centers located in the region, ranked by number of attorneys in county. To view and download the complete list, please visit westfaironline.com
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MEETINGS | CELEBRATIONS | RESTAURANT 21 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, CT www.ethanallenhotel.com 203 • 744 • 1776
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estled in the gateway to New England in Western Connecticut, stands Danbury’s Landmark Boutique Hotel. Since 1974, the Ethan Allen Hotel has honored guests with the unique blend of warm hospitality, elegance and the legendary style of Ethan Allen Home Interiors. The combination of 193 spacious guestrooms furnished with Ethan Allen furniture, supreme comfort bedding, Crabtree & Evelyn bath amenities, flat screen TV’s and Keurig coffee makers in each room help create a soothing ambiance and a relaxing escape. Our beautifully appointed ballroom is the perfect backdrop for weddings or any social gathering. For business meetings our Executive Boardroom fits the bill with teleconferencing capabilities and upgraded complimentary Wi-Fi. A culinary dining experience awaits you in our newly renovated award-winning 21 Lake Restaurant or for a more casual fare and weekend entertainment enjoy 21 Lake Bar. Our popular Sunday Brunch has been a long time favorite in the local community. The hotel offers modern amenities and services of a full service hotel, while delivering intimate luxury & comfort of a home-like atmosphere – a genuine departure from the ordinary. For more information please call 800-742-1776 or visit our web site www.ethanallenhotel.com. You can also read our five star reviews on www.weddingwire. com & www.theknot.com.
ConnectiCare President Eric Galvin: Collaborative approach to reduce health care costs could have national implications BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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n insurance company looking to reduce customer costs may seem like an oxymoron, but that is what ConnectiCare, in conjunction with Saint Francis Healthcare Partners and other industry participants, is doing. “We can do better,” said ConnectiCare President Eric Galvin. “People may make good livings and work hard, but when it comes to health care they’re often put in a position where they really can’t afford what they need. The current model of health care delivery and coverage is unsustainable, and we’re trying to address that.” The “we” in this case is the recently formed Value Based Relationships (VBR) work group within the Connecticut Health Council, an association of health sector firms that work to advance the development of businesses, initiatives and technology that improve health care and wellness both nationally and in the state. Galvin said the seed for the VBR was planted about two years ago when he and Saint Francis President and CEO Jess Kupec “looked across the table at each other (at a Council meeting) and said, ‘There’s got to be a better way to do this,’ to take the waste out of the system and, most importantly, to get a better result for our patients.” At the center of the issue, Galvin said, is the industry’s fee-for-service model, wherein a patient goes to his or her doctor and pays for that visit. That relatively simple arrangement is complicated by what Galvin said is a confusing array of prescribed but uncoordinated interactions with providers of supporting products, ser-
vices and payments, which can lead to duplicative or unnecessary procedures with lower quality outcomes and higher costs. The VBR is seeking to establish an industrywide collaborative approach that reduces those inefficiencies and shifts the focus from the volume-based, fee-for-service model to value-based care — a movement that has become increasingly popular over the past several years. A national survey last year estimated that nearly 80 percent of payers reported improvements in care quality, with 64 percent reporting improvements in provider relationships and 73 percent saying that patient engagement had improved. Pure fee-for-service accounts for 37.2 percent of reimbursement and is projected to fall below 26 percent by 2021. The VBR’s goal, Galvin said, is to allow the health care consumer to pay for the quality of outcomes rather than the number of individual services a system provides them. Its pilot project is focused on type 2 diabetes, a choice driven not only by national data — the risk of type 2 diabetes increases after age 45, while the condition is “increasing dramatically among children, adolescents and younger adults,” according to the Mayo Clinic — but by a personal story as well. “A colleague here has a daughter who was diagnosed with type 2 about two years ago,” Galvin said. “I watched him struggle with that as a parent, but also the point of view of the patient experience. He had the personal care physician, the endocrinologist, the provider’s office — all good resources with good intentions, but they were essentially overwhelming him with information. It gets to a point
where it’s so difficult to try to boil down that ocean of information to what you really need to concern yourself with.” The VBR consists of health plan representatives and provider systems, doctors, pharmaceutical companies, consumer advocates, insurance brokers, social services providers and others across the health care continuum — all working together to establish integrated models of care based on comprehensive metrics and quality outcomes, Galvin said. By beginning with a focus on a single disease, he added, the work group is able to approach the best outcome creatively and as an integrated system rather than as individual stakeholders — allowing the VBR to test various approaches in improving how and where care is delivered. Dozens of firms belong to the VBR, which meets on average every six weeks. While Galvin said that not every participant is at every meeting, he noted that the wide range of participants involved — from banks and law firms to pharma company Novo Nordisk, health care providers like the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, CHR and Yale New Haven Health System and fellow insurers Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare — proves the widespread collaboration works. “I know my peers and my competitors in Connecticut reasonably well,” he said. “And while we’re obviously competing with each other for customers, we’re pretty united on the concept here.” Galvin said that, should the VBR initiative work as well as its members believe it will, it could serve as a model for other states and the country at large.
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THE LIST: HOTELS & CONFERENCE CENTERS
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
SHERATON STAMFORD
TRUMBULL MARRIOTT HOTEL
OMNI NEW HAVEN HOTEL AT YALE
700 E. Main St., Stamford 06901 358-8400 • sheratonstamford.com Year renovated/established: 2011/1982 General manager: Thomas Carlos, Mark Gagnier Email: sales@sheratonstamford.com Number of guest rooms/suites: 379/3 Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 16, 20,000 Restaurants: 2 Amenities: Computer work stations in lobby
180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 06611 378-1400 • marriotttrumbull.com Year renovated/established: 2012/1985 General manager: Richard Pacino Email: richard.pacino@marriott.com Number of guest rooms/suites: 319, 6 Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 13 (plus seasonal tent), 22,734 Restaurants: 2 Amenities: Copy/fax services, messenger service, notary public, overnight delivery and pickup, post and parcel services, 15 breakout rooms
155 Temple St., New Haven 06510 772-6664 • omninewhaven.com Year renovated/established: 2013/1996 General manager: Allan Codore Email: N/A Number of guest rooms/suites: 306, 7 Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 19, 22,000 Restaurants: 1 Amenities: Concierge service, dry cleaning, business center, salon and spa, grand ballroom featuring 9,200 square feet of space
CROWNE PLAZA DANBURY HOTEL
WATER’S EDGE RESORT AND SPA
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18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury 06810 794-0600 • cpdanbury.com Year renovated/established: 2012/1979 General manager: N/A Email: N/A Number of guest rooms/suites: 243, 2 Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 20, 26,000 Restaurants: 2 Amenities: 24-hour business center, meeting planners, meeting packages, full-service catering; space to accommodate up to 600 guests
1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook 06498 800-222-5901 • watersedgeresortandspa.com Year renovated/established: 2015/1985 General manager: N/A Email: N/A Number of guest rooms/suites: 168, including 68 villas Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 12, 15,000 Restaurants: 3 Amenities: 24-hour business center; event space to accommodate up to 300 guests
780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton 06484 929-1500 • sheltoncourtyard.com Year renovated/established: 2012/1987 General manager: Alan Miller Email: amiller@sheltoncourtyard.com Number of guest rooms/suites: 149, 12 Meeting rooms/square footage of meeting space: 11, 6,300 Restaurants: 1 Amenities: Full-service business center, copy and fax services and a messenger service, overnight delivery and pickup, post and parcel services
This is a sampling from our list of hotels and conference centers located in the region, ranked by number of attorneys in county. To view and download the complete list, please visit westfaironline.com
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1 Stacey Road~ Danbury CT 203.748.3800 ~ www.TheAmberRoom.net
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ASK ANDI Finding the right clients Trying hard to get into a new client. Think it’s a good �it for us since we handle a lot of this type of business. Concerned about the margin, but I don’t feel comfortable jacking prices — especially on repeat business and commodity business, which this could be. Also aware that in trying to get into another similar account we did a lot of free work on a project that went nowhere. What should we do? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Increase the value of each sale as you decrease risks. Educate potential customers on the best use of your products or services. Don’t wimp out when it comes time to negotiate. Know when a product life cycle is deteriorating. Look at your team’s sales skills. Are they as efficient and effective as they can be, moving the right prospects forward as quickly as possible at the highest possible
margin? If you’re not sure how to do that assessment, get some help. Make it clear what kinds and quantities of business your company wants to acquire over the upcoming two — three years. And then work with each salesperson to build a portfolio of prospects that matches those goals. Review the sales portfolio and results weekly — once a month isn’t frequent enough. If you review results
weekly, you have 50-plus opportunities to adjust anything that’s off. If you review results monthly, you’re down to 11 chances to fix things within the year. Develop rules about what makes a customer profitable or unprofitable and teach those rules to your sales force. Look at your customer portfolio, comparing longstanding and newly acquired customers, and customers by mix of products or services they buy. Focus on the best quantity/profit mix of customers. Be aware that the most expensive part of customer management is usually the cost to acquire new customers. Once the working relationship and trust are built, it’s easier to talk to existing customers about what else your company can do for them, and they’re more likely to tell you about what else
they might need from you. Once you have a customer, focus on selling that customer more things at higher margins. If you don’t have enough additional things to sell, fix the problem by doing R&D or by acquiring other products or services. Then build a program to work your way through every customer, to maximize what they buy from your company. Figure out who are your strongest negotiators and get them involved, either meeting with prospects or coaching peers on how to handle negotiations. Know that it’s every customer’s job to ask for discounts and freebies. That doesn’t mean you have to cave in. Build negotiating room into your proposal. And practice saying, “No, but how about this alternative,” when a deal doesn’t make sense. Give
salespeople permission to walk away from bad deals. Beware when requests for discounts increase, competitive threats go up and/or quantity of good customers is in decline. Those could be signs that a valuable product or service is no more. And if so, you need to rethink your company’s reliance on that product or service. Move sideways into more profitable territory by looking for ways to make your offer fresh, new and different. Add an extra service that no one else provides. Ask customers how else they use the product and promote unique ideas. Look for additional customer markets that your competitors may not be involved in. Also look for markets that competitors are giving up on where you could be dominant and profitable once the competition
falls away. Consider merging or buying in order to become a stronger competitive force. BOOK RECOMMENDATION: “What Customers Crave: How to Create Relevant and Memorable Experiences at Every Touchpoint,” by Nicholas J. Webb. Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., StrategyLeaders.com, a business-consulting firm that teaches companies how to double revenue and triple profits in repetitive growth cycles. Have a question for AskAndi? Wondering how Strategy Leaders can help your business thrive? Call or email for a free consultation and diagnostics: 877-238-3535 or AskAndi@ StrategyLeaders.com. Check out our library of business advice articles at AskAndi. com.
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COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FORECAST Westchester + Fairfield + NYC
Developing & Investing in Real Estate Meet the key players in real estate and finance, and hear their forecasts on the changing landscape of real estate. Topics to be explored during the event include: • New Development Projects • Investment Strategies • Network with Real Estate Leaders & Financial Experts
Who should attend: Developers, Construction Firms, Property Management, Brokers, Lenders, Financial Advisors, Architects, Engineers, Attorneys, Home Improvement Companies, Municipal Leaders, Contractors, All Industries Supporting Commercial and Residential Real Estate
April 30 • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • C.V. Rich Mansion, White Plains For more, visit https://westfaironline.com/events-2019/ For event information, contact: Tracey Vitale at tvitale@westfairinc.com. For sponsorship inquiries, contact: Marcia Pflug at mpflug@wfpromote.com or 203-733-4545.
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An elite power broker, find out what Louise has to say about New York City residential compared to Fairfield and Westchester. Are suburbanites flocking to the City? JOHN S. TRAYNOR Chief Investment Officer People’s United Wealth Management
A chief spokesman for his firm, John, a regular on CNBC and Fox Business Network, will give you the real scoop on the outlook for our region for growth and future of real estate opportunities. HANA PARK Vice President of Acquisitions Starwood Capital
Are REITS the place for your investments? Find out what HaNa thinks about the power of REITS and investing in Fairfield and Westchester counties. CLAYTON FOWLER Founding Partner, and Chairman and CEO Spinnaker Real Estate Partners
With ownership interests in more than 3,000,000 square feet of diversified projects, Clayton will relate his experience in commercial and residential development. CHRIS HALLIBURTON Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker The Halliburton Team Compass
His work with developers, investment bankers and portfolio managers, gives Chris a macro point of view, which he will share.
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University of Bridgeport meeting a need for health care simulator training BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com
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t’s really amazing to see this manikin respond just like a human being,” Carol Papp, dean of the College of Health Sciences at the University of Bridgeport, said of the simulated patient to be used in the “Introduction to Medical Simulation” course the school is launching. While other institutions have offered simulator training for medical clinicians, Bridgeport is focusing on the engineering side of the equation to address the growing need for technical experts who can handle the mechanical and computer aspects of medical simulation devices. Registration for the five-week program opened on April 1 and the classes begin on May 20. “It’s open not only to our engi-
neering students, but also to engineering students in any other schools who are here for the summer,” Papp said. She explained that while manufacturers of the medical simulation devices do provide some basic training to purchasers of their equipment, the complexity of manikins and the computer systems needed to run various medical scenarios requires specialized training of the simulation specialist who controls a device. “We decided this would make us truly unique in engineering to be in the forefront of simulation education and training,” she said. The university got into the field in phases, first conducting a study to determine what gaps exist in medical simulator education before committing to a new course. “You do have plenty of programs for the clinician but not for the simulation lab technologist, so that’s what we’re
With a simulator manikin, from left: Carol Papp; Ahmed El-Sayed, a postdoctoral research fellow; Christine Coletta Booth, an assistant professor at Bridgeport’s School of Nursing; and Ruba Deeb, director of biomedical research development and associate professor of biomedical engineering and technology management.
trying to do. That’s the gap we’re trying to fill with this program,” Papp said. If the course this summer is deemed a success, they’ll make an effort to develop a more in-depth program. Papp said the manikins typically have five computers driving the embed-
ded robotics, which replicate human responses to certain situations. Those responses can include pupil dilation, increased or decreased heart rates, lung sounds and more. Simulation is a new way to teach while preserving patient safety and quality
of life, “so that clinicians can learn on a manikin rather than on a person,” Papp said. If a clinician does something wrong while running a medical treatment scenario which would, for example, result in a real patient having a heart attack, the manikin
Danbury’s FuelCell Energy cuts 135 jobs BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com
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n its latest bid to improve its bottom line, Danbury’s FuelCell Energy has eliminated 135 positions — a move it said will, along with recent retirements, save it $11.5 million annually in payroll. Among those retirements is that of Senior Vice President and COO Anthony Rauseo, who left on April 12. The moves were included in an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. “The company has already implemented spending reductions throughout the business in order to lessen the impact of the workforce reduction,” wrote Senior Vice President, CFO and Treasurer Michael Bishop.
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“With the recent completion of several research and development initiatives, including the design, development and launch of the SureSource 4000 high-efficiency fuel cell and other critical path projects, it was necessary to look at the company’s operations and costs to align them with business needs and objectives,” Bishop said. Despite a number of high-profile deals — including signing long-term power purchase deals with utilities around the state; receiving a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for hydrogen production research and development that is compatible with nuclear energy sources; and signing an agreement to acquire the existing 14.9 megawatt fuel cell park in Bridgeport from Dominion
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Energy for $36.6 million, all in 2018 — the Danbury company has had a rough go of it financially. Total revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018 were $17.9 million, compared with $47.9 million for the previous fourth quarter. Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 were $17.8 million, compared with $38.6 million for the previous first quarter. The company’s stock has dipped below $1 — and remained there — for several months. In December, Nasdaq issued a letter to FuelCell warning that it could be delisted from the exchange if it fails to meet its minimum price requirement of $1 by May 28, 2019, and remain there for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. It closed on April 15 at 28 cents.
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responds with a change in vital signs just as would be seen in a human. In addition to the nursing or physician clinician practicing on the manikin, personnel who are skilled in handing the technological aspects of the equipment need to be involved in the planning and execution of the simulation scenarios. Students enrolled in the University of Bridgeport’s medical simulation program will learn about the device operating systems, programming techniques of computer networks and medical terminology, among other things. “This is the first interprofessional course taught by experts in engineering and nursing so it really is a collaborative program between the engineering department and the nursing department,” Papp said. “The outcome we’re looking at is that they will understand the fundamentals of the technology in health care simulation.”
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BANKING & FINANCE FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL
People’s United looks to beat the competition with ‘digital bank’ innovations BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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t’s no secret that banks are competing against each other to deliver the digital services customers are increasingly looking for. But People’s United Bank believes it is differentiating itself from its competitors with a range of services to create a “digital bank” like no other. “We’re constantly focused on how, where and when we interface with our customers,” said Senior Executive Vice President, Retail Banking Sara Longobardi at the bank’s Bridgeport headquarters. “We continue to evolve and are now investing in the necessary data to provide personalized solutions to all of our customers, but tailored for each customer’s needs.” People’s has launched a strategic initiative to provide
customers with online and digital solutions for a suite of its most popular offerings, including: • Online and mobile home loan and home equity applications with real-time virtual assistance from mortgage officers. • Online and mobile checking and savings account-opening solutions. • Online and mobile smallbusiness loan applications for loans of $250,000 or less. • A direct-to-client robo-advisory solution, designed to put advice and investment ideas into the hands of investors. • A new website featuring individual “storefronts” for personalized areas based on specific product types. According to The New Digital Demand in Retail Banking, a report published last year by Oracle, 67% of customers globally are active on digital platforms and frequently access their bank accounts through
Sara Longobardi, senior executive vice president, retail banking at People’s United Bank, speaks about leadership at a recent Quinnipiac University partnered event.
digital channels, including mobile banking apps and web-based banking platforms. At least 60% of customers are looking to open a bank account online. Eightysix percent want to make payments and transfers via those same channels. “Our goal is to fully integrate the customer’s experience at the branch and online,” she explained. “Our branch call center serves as an extension of our digital platform. If a customer walks into a branch to set up an account, our staff members can act as digital advocates and help them download and set up our app on their mobile devices so they can transfer money, make payments or, for example, consult with a mortgage officer who can see in real time what they’re trying to do and help them on an individual, personalized basis.” The new website will offer more advice and mobile-friendly options than
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does the current site, “with information and unique solutions for each customer, depending on how they journey through it,” she said. The bank has added a new financial literacy program that allows it to educate customers about the inner workings of a small business loan. The bank earlier this month completed the $327 million acquisition of BSB Bancorp Inc., the holding company of Belmont Savings Bank, which operates in the greater Boston area. In January it acquired VAR Technology Finance, a private, independent leasing and finance company that was folded into its LEAF Commercial Capital subsidiary, which was acquired by People’s in 2017. Last year it acquired First Connecticut Bancorp, the holding company for Farmington Bank, in a 100 percent stock transaction valued at $544 million.
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Newtown Savings Bank making ‘Power of Local’ rebrand more than just a tagline BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN
to get your message across.” Disseminated across NSB’s 14 branches in nine markets, “The Power of Local” has been featured in print, radio, video and television advertising that focuses on actual customers, including Todd Ingersoll, the president/ CEO of Ingersoll Automotive in Danbury, and Michele Schettino Hawli, owner of Newtown’s Salon Michele. Several of those customers are also featured on the cover of the bank’s 2018 annual report. The bank launched the brand at Newtown’s Edmond Town Hall Theatre, where many of its approximately 240 employees watched a reel of the ads alongside the newly minted local spokespeople. NSB seems to be on the right track: In 2018 it experienced overall deposit
growth of 9.4% and posted record earnings of $8.9 million. That may be a far cry from Bank of America’s $28.1 billion, but Weinstein said that’s the point. “Everyone wants to tout their technology and pretend they’re like the big banks,” he said. “And we’re very proud of our technology, too. But what we’re emphasizing is that we’re a local, community, mutual bank. That’s who we’ve always been and will continue to be.” The new branding is also evident with a branded minivan that is present at various NSB-sponsored events — “it’s a mobile billboard,” said Public Relations Director and Vice President Tanya Truax — while the message is underscored by a number of programs. Those include: Great Start Savings, designed to
help families teach their children about saving; Great Prize Savings, where a randomly selected customer holding such an account is chosen each quarter to receive $1,500; and Shop Local, Score Rewards, which allows NSB’s Rewards Mastercard customers to receive bonus reward points for every dollar spent in its branch towns — even if the businesses themselves are not NSB-affiliated. Of the latter, Weinstein said: “Every bank was giving double points on air travel. This was another way to differentiate ourselves and to emphasize the local angle.” There is also the NSBcare program in which its employees have performed over 68,000 hours of community service supporting over 300 nonprofits since 2009. Last year the bank’s community funding topped $330,000. The bank is also expecting to up its profile by sponsoring the summer schedule at Ives Concert Park in Danbury. Although “The Power of Local” was launched last year, the executives said they felt momentum was just beginning to build, as evidenced by partnerships with Sippin Energy Products in Monroe, whose customers are being offered a financing program with special rates, and Redding Roasters Coffee Co. in Bethel, which has developed a signature “Power of Local” coffee blend.
ago. When asked if they “feel that the Connecticut economy is improving,” 44% of respondents disagreed while 25% agreed and 31% were unsure. Among the primary concerns, 59% cited unaffordable health care and 50% were afraid they would not have enough money to retire comfortably. And when asked about the statement, “Connecticut
is a good place to live and raise a family,” 47% agreed and 35% did not — which marks the first time in the survey’s fouryear history that more than 30% of respondents disagreed with that statement. On the business front, 52% of residents felt overall business conditions in the state are about the same as six months ago while 19% felt conditions
are better and 28% said they’ve become worse. Regarding employment opportunities, 61% expect the state’s employment situation to remain about the same six months from now, with 21% forecasting an improved situation and 18% bracing for things to get worse. The online survey of 505 state residents was conducted in late March with a 4% margin of error.
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anks’ taglines come and go: “The way banking ought to be.” “Banking with character.” “A bank you can trust.” But Newtown Savings Bank’s new tagline — “The Power of Local” — comes with what President Ken Weinstein says is a twist: They really mean it. “I think most people today can see right through most taglines,” he said at the bank’s 39 Main St. headquarters in Newtown. “They can tell they’re not genuine. For a brand to really work you need to see it in action — and that’s what we’re doing at our branches, with our customer service and our community involvement.” While its old tagline — “The Experience Matters” — was also one that NSB tried to live up to, Weinstein said the decision to rebrand with something that could be more easily conveyed to the community at large coincided with the hiring of Farmington marketing agency Primacy, with which it had worked on a website redesign and some digital campaigns in the past. “One of the things you do with a new agency is the deep dive,” Weinstein said, “so they can get to know you better from both an interior and exterior perspective. That way you can determine what’s the best way
From left: Newtown Savings Bank First Vice President, Marketing Director Kathleen Gugliotti, Public Relations Director and Vice President Tanya Truax and President Ken Weinstein with the ‘Power of Local’ minivan.
Newtown’s Market Place restaurant owner Eli Hawli and Michele Salon owner Michele Schettino Hawli at the bank’s event launching the ‘Power of Local’ branding.
Poll finds evaporating optimism among Connecticut residents BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com
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onnecticut residents are feeling increasingly pessimistic about their financial
health and the state’s economic well-being, according to the latest InformCT Consumer Confidence Survey covering the first quarter of this year. When asked if they are worse off financially
than six months ago, 33% percent of respondents said that they were while 26% said they are better off. When InformCT asked the same question at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018, the numbers were even at 31% for each response. Also, 37% said they expected they would be in better financial health in six months, a drop from the 47% who held that view one year
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GOOD THINGS SONICS CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY Sonics & Materials Inc. celebrated its milestone 50th anniversary with a gala luncheon April 5 at its Newtown headquarters, marking 50 years of manufacturing in the state as a leading supplier of ultrasonic welding systems and ultrasonic liquid processors. Founded 1969 in Danbury by Robert S. Soloff, founder and ongoing CEO, Sonics for the last 21 years has been located in Newtown and employs 85 people at its corporate headquarters, along with a worldwide network of distributors and representatives, many of whom traveled from as far as China and South Africa to partake in the celebration. At the luncheon, Soloff announced that his daughter, Lauren Soloff, who joined the company in 1995 and is executive vice president, will be assuming the office of president, effective immediately, while he continues as CEO. Remarks by Attorney General William Tong and Newtown First Selectman Dan Rosenthal, as well as the presentation of proclamations and certificates of recognition, marked the celebration.
DESIGNER OFFERS PATH TO HEALTHIER HOMES Award-winning interior designer Trudy Dujardin chose the season of spring cleaning and renewal to announce her latest venture: an outreach consulting service designed to offer “green living guidance” on how to have a healthier home. Long recognized as a pioneer in the sustainable design industry, Dujardin has the credentials necessary to advise her clients. She’s a Fellow with the American Society of Interior Designers. Recognizing that “green” home design is the way of the future, she wants to make her expertise more widely available. “Sustainable design has always been my passion,” Dujardin said, “and I know that how we furnish our homes, what we choose to eat and how we choose to live all matters. I want to help more people live lightly not only on the earth, but in their own homes and neighborhoods.” While managing her firm, Dujardin Design Associates Inc., in Westport, and Nantucket, Massachusetts, Dujardin is a co-founder of the Architects Summit on Sustainable Design for the Design Futures Council, and helped create the Nantucket Principles 2002, which continue to serve as guidelines for sustainable environments.
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BARBARA PIERCE BUSH, AN INSPIRATION AT STAR LUNCHEON
Joelle Fathi
FAIRFIELD’S EGAN SCHOOL TO HOST LECTURE
Left: Barbara Pierce Bush with Caitlyn Vitulich of Westport. Right: Parker and Kimberly Greenberg of Westport with Barbara Pierce Bush. Photos courtesy of Miggs Burroughs, Westport.
STAR’s seventh annual Speakers Luncheon featuring Barbara Pierce Bush drew a capacity crowd of 400 people to the Woodway Country Club in Darien. The luncheon event raised more than $260,000 to benefit STAR Inc., Lighting the Way’s services for infants, children and adults impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities in Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton and Stamford. Included in the goody bag for guests
was a signed copy of the book “Sisters First,” co-authored by Barbara Pierce Bush and her twin sister Jenna Bush Hager, courtesy of the Levy Family. Guests were welcomed by STAR Executive Director Katie Banzhaf and driven to applause by the heartwarming story shared by STAR parent and New Canaan resident Susie Mysogland, who told of her 11 children, 8 of whom were adopted at different ages from infancy to 9 years who had experienced
some of life’s most unfortunate circumstances before finding their forever family. STAR was established in 1952 by parents who believed that children with intellectual and developmental disabilities were entitled to the same basic opportunities as other children. STAR is a not—for-profit organization that has grown to include a full array of services for more than 600 individuals with disabilities, from birth to their senior years, and their families.
GOEDECKE & CO. ASSEMBLES NEW TEAM IN WESTPORT New England’s largest privately held mortgage banking company, Goedecke & Company LLC, has announced the appointment of Jay B. Marshall as executive vice president and Katharine (Katie) Lombardo as senior associate, operating from the Boston-based company’s Westport office. Marshall is a seasoned production professional responsible for origination of debt, equity and structured finance investments on behalf of clients throughout southern New England and metro New York. Lombardo has more than 10 years of commercial real estate experience most recently as vice president at Angelo, Gordon & Company LP on the net lease investment team in New York City. She carries both the CCIM and CPM commercial real estate designations and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance with a minor in marketing from Villanova University. During the course of his career Marshall has completed in excess of $8 billion in commercial real estate transactions. He has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, including the past 25 years at HFF LP, where he held the position of senior managing director. He began his real estate career with Harold D. Baker & Company in New York in 1988. Marshall earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University.
Joelle Fathi, clinical associate professor in the University of Washington School of Nursing, will deliver the annual EDICT Grant Program lecture Monday, April 29, 6 p.m. at Fairfield University’s Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies auditorium. Her lecture is titled “We Have Arrived: Preparing Health Care Providers for Collaborative Practice and Programmatic Advancement of Telehealth.” Much of Fathi’s clinical work, leadership and advocacy in the past decade have focused on the development and advancement of care delivery models, including telehealth. She will discuss her model of collaborative care and the use of telehealth to improve access to care. Telehealth is the use of digital information and technologies to access health care services remotely and has risen in popularity within the medical field in recent years. Fathi serves on the American Nurses Association Telehealth/Connected Health Committee, the Washington State Telehealth Collaborative, the steering committee for the American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable and the Tobacco Treatment Guidelines Committee for the American Thoracic Society. The event is free and open to the public. To register, visit fairfield.edu/annualEDUCTlecture.
BANK OF DANBURY FOUNDATION AWARDS $190,075
Jay B. Marshall
The Savings Bank of Danbury (SBD) Foundation has awarded $190,075 to 73 nonprofit agencies throughout Connecticut as part of an annual tradition established in 2004. This year’s total represents an increase of 6% in contributions over the previous year. The foundation, administered by a committee of SBD directors and bank officers, has awarded more than $1.7 million to local nonprofit organizations. A complete list of SBD Foundation grants may be viewed on the bank’s website at SBDanbury.com. Established in 1849 and headquartered at 220 Main St., Danbury, Savings Bank of Danbury is a mutual savings bank with assets in excess of $1 billion.
ABILITY BEYOND HONORS SUPPORTERS FOR ‘GOING BEYOND’
William Tesbir
TESBIR NAMED DIRECTOR OF PUPIL AND FAMILY SERVICES Dr. Bryan Luizzi, New Canaan Public Schools superintendent, announced that William Tesbir will become the new director of pupil and family services. Tesbir is the special education administrator for the New Canaan High School (NCHS) Launch Program and Alternative High School program. He will be replacing Darlene Pianka as she transitions into her new role as director of human resources July 1. “This position requires exceptional leadership skills, a thorough knowledge of all aspects of pupil services, a commitment to students, families and staff and an understanding of the community,” said Luizzi.
ABSOLUTE LOGIC ANNOUNCES NEW ENGINEER Absolute Logic, a Wilton-based firm providing technical support and technology consulting to Connecticut and New York businesses since 1991, announced that David Sutton of Danbury was appointed service delivery manager/Tier 2 engineer. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring customer-ticket resolution and satisfaction in a timely and professional manner, maintenance and update of internal documents regarding trouble-shooting procedures, customer-service metrics, project scheduling and daily meetings to address open issues with colleagues. Sutton brings more than 20 years of technical customer-support experience to his post, most recently as a level 2 systems engineer with BAE Applied Intelligence where he maintained more than 250 Unix servers for various financial institutions. “We welcome Dave to our fine professional team,” said Al Alper, founder and CEO of Absolute Logic. “His industry experience coupled with a strong commitment to client service is certain to make him a valuable member of Absolute Logic.”
From left: Tracy Conte of Briarcliff Manor, New York, vice president development and community engagement, Ability Beyond; George Mulvaney of Ridgefield; and Sarah Hauser, grants manager at Ability Beyond. Photo courtesy of Ability Beyond.
Ability Beyond toasted the contributions of the individuals who lend their time and talents to improve the lives of people with disabilities at its annual appreciation event. The nonprofit organization honored more than 50 board and committee members at the cocktail reception held at Maplewood Senior Living headquarters in Westport. Based in Bethel and Chappaqua, New York, Ability Beyond provides job
training and placement, supported living and recreational and educational opportunities to more than 3,000 people. For more than 60 years it has led the way in providing award-winning initiatives and programs to support optimum well-being and honor the dignity and pride of people with developmental, intellectual, autism spectrum and mental health disabilities. “It is only through the personal ded-
ication and generous financial support of these amazing people that we are able to offer exceptional services and programs that have benefitted countless families,” said Jane Davis, president and CEO of Ability Beyond. “We are so grateful for their support. We would also like to thank Greg Smith, CEO of Maplewood Senior Living, for hosting this outstanding event.”
BANKWELL’S SVP JOINS BOARD OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Robert E. Mallozzi III, senior vice president, director of business development and government affairs at Bankwell, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Western Connecticut Economic Development District (WCEDD), which guides the implementation of the Regions Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The group is a mix of public and private sector stakeholders and influencers in the region. Bankwell’s inclusion marks the only Connecticut chartered banking institution among the group. The purpose of the WCEDD includes setting goals and strategies for the economic development of the district as well as the identification of candidate projects of potential funding. All meetings are open to the public. Mallozzi joined Bankwell in 2017 and previously completed three terms as first selectman of New Canaan. Chris Gruseke, CEO of Bankwell, noted, “Given Rob’s robust knowledge of economic development and his substantial ties to the community, I am confident that Rob will be a strong addition to the Western Connecticut Economic Development District board.” Bankwell is a community bank that serves the banking and lending needs of residents and businesses of Fairfield and New Haven counties.
GREENWICH HOSPITAL HONORS VOLUNTEERS More than 140 volunteers from Fairfield County and Westchester County were honored at the annual Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon, which the hospital hosts to recognize and thank the women and men who provide more than 46,000 hours of service a year. Norman G. Roth, Greenwich Hospital president and CEO, said, “I want to express my deepest gratitude for all that you (volunteers) do, each and every day, to make Greenwich Hospital No. 1 in patient care and patient safety. You are what makes our hospital a place where patients feel welcome and safe,” Roth told the audience gathered at the Greenwich Country Club on April 12. Sharon Gallagher-Klass, auxiliary president, also thanked the volunteers for their commitment. The auxiliary includes more than 500 adult and youth volunteers who serve at the main hospital campus on Perryridge Road, the Smilow Cancer Hospital’s Greenwich Hospital Campus at Lafayette Place and at the Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop on Hamilton Avenue. Stacey Green, director of volunteer services, spoke about the strong bond that dedicated volunteers develop with patients, families and hospital staff. “Volunteers come to health care organizations to help patients and to give back to their community. But what keeps them coming back is the personal connections they make with the patients and the way they are embraced by Greenwich Hospital,” said Green.
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DRS Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Wallace J. Gamber Jr. Renovate kitchen, move the laundry at 14 Stony Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $28,5000. Filed March 8.
115 Main St. Norwalk LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 115 Main St. Norwalk LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 115 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed March 7.
Empire Telecom USA LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Willard LLC FDSPIN. Replace antennas at 10 Willard Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed March 11.
40 Wall Street LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 40 Wall St, LLC. Perform alterations at 40 Wall St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 5.
JA Rosa Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Silver Nutmeg LLC. Repair and rebuild foundation and framed structure at 68 S. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed March 1.
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61 East Avenue LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 61 East Avenue LLC. Perform alterations at 61 East Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed March 11. A V Tuchy Inc, Norwalk, contractor for the city of Norwalk. Construct a retaining wall, concrete stairs and guard rail at 2 E. Wall St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed March 5. Blaschke, John, Norwalk, contractor for United Properties North LLC. Install passengers’ elevator at 360 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $98,940. Filed March 8. Craftworks Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Development LLC ELDCO. Renovate space to offices with kitchen at 149 Water St., Unit 2, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed March 5. DiRenzo, Anna, Norwalk, contractor for Anna DiRenzo. Remove inground pool at 413 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed March 8.
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Medical Properties Associates, Norwalk, contractor for Medical Properties Associates. Perform replacement alterations at 148 East Ave., Unit 3D, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $151,000. Filed March 7. Melos Contractors LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Silver Nutmeg LLC. Remove and replace roof at 68 S. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 4. TR Sono Partners LLC, Norwalk, contractor for TR Sono Partners LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 90 Washington St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed March 8.
Residential Fletcher Development LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Maxine Vigneault. Pour a foundation for SFR at 26 Shorefront Park, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $72,000. Filed Feb. 28. The Home Depot USA Inc, Norwalk, contractor for Aurelien Merel and Emilie K. Merel. Replace windows at 29 Thomas St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,362. Filed March 8. James LLC Robert, Norwalk, contractor for James LLC Robert. Renovate kitchen and dining room at 49 Newtown Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed March 5.
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Jonsson Construction Company LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Oland Mark. Renovate master bathroom with new vanity and steam shower at 21 Christopher Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed March 5. Kone Inc., Norwalk, contractor for 166 Glover Avenue LLC. Install passengers’ elevator at 166 Glover Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed Feb. 28. Luck Home Improvement LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Sophia Destruge and Oscar Destruge. Replace slider door at 71 Aiken St., Unit G9, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,880. Filed March 6. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Robert Cristiano and Maria Cristiano. Re-roof 6 Mack St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,064. Filed March 7. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jason Cruz. Replace windows at 149 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,539. Filed March 7. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Alan C. Burr and Gail D. Burr. Replace windows at 22 Summit Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,722. Filed March 7. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Marc Szabo and Rose Szabo. Replace windows at 22 Cobblers Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,540. Filed March 7. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Robert Cohen and Joseph Cohen. Replace windows at 25 Richelieu St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,654. Filed March 7. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Scott Grimmer and Arlene Grimmer. Replace windows at 10 Bayne Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,401. Filed March 7. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Wayne R. Johnston and Elaine P. Johnston. Replace windows at 7 Olive Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,009. Filed March 7.
Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Britton E. Ritzhaupt. Re-roof 27 Second St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,198. Filed March 7. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Joseph W. Dautruche and Paula A. Dautruche Replace windows at 22 Raymond Terrace, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,025. Filed March 7. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Kenneth Copeland and Jennifer Copeland. Re-roof 26 Betmarlea Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $19,924. Filed March 7. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Ashley M. Drew. Replace windows at 138 Richards Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $14,172. Filed March 7. Pro Custom Solar LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jose L. Gonzalez. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 1 Tito Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13, 735. Filed March 6. Relations Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for David Obrest and Kathlyn Obrest. Convert living space to garage at 21 Assisi Way, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed March 1. Sobolewski, Thaddeus J., Norwalk, contractor for Brian W. Griesinger. Renovate kitchen at 138 Dry Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Feb. 28. Stineman, Roberta H., Norwalk, contractor for Roberta H. Stineman. Renovate kitchen, bathroom and basement at 123 Rowayton Woods Drive, Unit 8/123, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed March 5. Sunrun Inc, Norwalk, contractor for Richard Bruno and Rosemarie Bruno. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 8 Chipmunk Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $33,940. Filed March 1. Tomas Brothers LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Alex W. Singer. Construct a master bedroom, rear deck, replace all windows and install propane tank at 19 Thomas St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $225,000. Filed Feb. 27.
Villa Gesell Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Guillermo A. Bendano. Construct bathroom and finish basement at 85 Sunrise Hill Road, Unit E35, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 27. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Madonna Wadolowoski. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 27 Magnolia Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,702. Filed Feb. 27. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Arturo Brito. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 19 Pulaski St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,930. Filed Feb. 27. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Abad A. Ospina. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 16 Cossitt Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $21,483. Filed Feb. 27. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Albert Jimenez. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 17 Van Ness St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $18,018. Filed March 6. Zaika, Elena, Norwalk, contractor for Elene Zaika. Renovate garage and kitchen at 46 Carter St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed March 1.
COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Confeiteiro, David, et al, Hartford. Filed by Arvest Central Mortgage Company, Little Rock, Arizona. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage who defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-19-6081992-S. Filed Dec. 28.
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Falcon, Jose, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Epstein Juda J. Law Office, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ lien certificate, which they defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the lien, possession of the premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-19-6082954-S. Filed Feb. 4. Fullard, Jesse, et al, Seymour. Filed by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Plaintiff’s attorney: Halloran & Sage LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage, which defendants defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-196083055-S. Filed Feb. 6. Hoy, Juan P, Bridgeport. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Fort Mill, South Carolina. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendant’s mortgage who subsequently defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. Case no. FBT-CV19-6083057-S. Filed Feb. 6. Kaplan, Seth T., et al, Medway, Massachusetts. Filed by People’s United Bank, National Association, Bridgeport Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert J. Piscitelli Law Offices LLC, Avon. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage who defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-19-6082728-S. Filed Jan. 25.
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Facts & Figures Preferred Printing Company Inc., et al, Trumbull. Filed by Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Neubert Pepe & Monteith PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff granted a loan to the defendant who then defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-196083447-S. Filed Feb. 20. Samuel, Frank, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Freedom Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage who defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-196083056-S. Filed Feb. 6.
Danbury Superior Court David French and Sons Builders LLC, et al, Newtown. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff is the owner of the defendants’ mortgage. The defendants defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-196029919-S. Filed Jan. 25. David S., et al, Brookfield. Filed by Maria Tejada, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6030457-S. Filed March 20.
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James, Raymond S., et al, Brookfield. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC d.b.a. Mr. Cooper, Coppell, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage who defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6029845-S. Filed Jan. 18. Mary T Sullivan, et al, Danbury. Filed by CitiMortgage Inc., Ewing, New Jersey. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage who defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6029708-S. Filed Jan 3. Przekora, David S., et al, Brookfield. Filed by Maria Tejada, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6030457-S. Filed March 20. Rite Aid of Connecticut Inc., et al, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Filed by Evelyn Neff, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: David F Bennett, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff was on the premises of the defendant when she fell as the result of a sign placed on the sidewalk and sustained injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-CV-196029921-S. Filed Jan. 28.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Danbury, Connecticut, et al, Danbury. Filed by Patricia Eno, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Smart Donohue & Nejame PC, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff was a business invitee helping set up a Christmas tree on the defendant’s property. When plaintiff pulled the handle of the storage room, the door fell off the frame and fell down onto the plaintiff causing her several injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6029728-S. Filed Jan. 7
Stamford Superior Court 37 Doubling Road LLC, et al, Greenwich. Filed by Loan Trust LLC, Great Neck, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Milford Law LLC d.b.a. Kapusta Otzel and Av, Milford. Action: The plaintiff is the owner of the defendants’ commercial promissory note, upon which they defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-19-6039711-S. Filed Jan. 22. Mola, John L., et al, Norwalk. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff is the owner of the defendants’ mortgage upon which the defendants defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-19-6040076-S. Filed Feb 15.
Nepola, S. Richard, et al, Stamford. Filed by New York Mortgage Trust Inc., New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brock and Scott PLLC, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Action: The plaintiff is the current holder of the defendants’ note, which the defendants have defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-196039354-S. Filed Dec. 20. Salas, Luis O., Stamford. Filed by The Connecticut Light & Power Co. d.b.a. Eversource Energy, Windsor. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nair & Levin Law Offices of PC, Bloomfield. Action: The plaintiff provided electric utility service to the defendant. The defendant owed the plaintiff and failed to pay for this service despite being billed on a monthly basis. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-19-6039325-S. Filed Dec. 18. Santagata, Susan, Stamford. Filed by Marie Cadet, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury. Action: The plaintiff slipped and fell on the defendant’s premises due to the slippery conditions of the driveway. As a result of the negligence of the defendant, the plaintiff sustained several injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-196039290-S. Filed Dec. 14. Simeon, et al, Norwalk. Filed by M&T Bank, Buffalo, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff is the current holder of the defendants’ note and mortgage, which the defendants defaulted on the terms of the agreement and failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-196039854-S. Filed Jan. 30.
USA Casualty Insurance Co., Filed by Sally McGee, Plaintiff’s attorney: Berkowitz And Hanna LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-19-6039554-S. Filed Jan. 8.
DEEDS Commercial 166 Pratt LLC, Monroe, Seller: Doris Jean Torok, Trumbull. Property: 166 Pratt St., Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed March 14. 2119 Post Road LLC, Fairfield. Seller: MAPP Realty LLC, Easton. Property: Map No. 7876, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 13. 294 Melody Lane LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Mark J. Granata Jr., Jupiter, Florida. Property: 294 Melody Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $259,900. Filed March 25. 3670 Black Rock Turnpike Fairfield LLC, Stratford. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 3670 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $230,001. Filed March 25. 46 Webster Street LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Mill River Properties LLC, Fairfield. Property: 46 Webster St., Fairfield. Amount: $475,000. Filed March 25. 715 Heights Corp, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington. Property: 185 Hoydens Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed March 25. 90 Tuxies Hill LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Tycass Properties LLC, Fairfield. Property: 90 Tuxies Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $420,000. Filed March 27. Dunkin, Kevin, Fairfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 476 Knapp’s Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $190,250. Filed March 25.
Fox Living Trust, Los Angeles, California. Seller: Alexander Dudley and Gaelle Dudley, Fairfield. Property: 328 Birch Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,625,000. Filed April 5. Hanson, Steven and Briana Hanson, Southport. Seller: MLF3 Fairfield LLC, New York, New York. Property: 2500 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,087,500. Filed March 29. Houston, Christopher R. and Danielle N. Moore, New York, New York. Seller: PPG Development LLC, Fairfield. Property: 1867 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $904,000. Filed March 15. Laflamme, Raymond and Hector Venturo, Fairfield. Seller: The Francis Group LLC, Beacon Falls. Property: 891 Oldfield Road, Unit 1, Fairfield. Amount: $775,000. Filed March 21. Mirowski, Mark and Margaret Mirowski, Redding. Seller: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 148 Shoreham Village Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $473,200. Filed April 5. Murphy, Daniel K. and Alexandra G. Murphy, Fairfield. Seller: Cedar Homes LLC, Fairfield. Property: 288 Dunnlea Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,185,000. Filed March 28. Oakdale Homes LLC, Fairfield. Seller: 999 Mill Hill Terrace Realty LLC, Fairfield. Property: 999 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport. Amount: $375,000. Filed March 15. P3K Homes LLC, Easton. Seller: Ileana Huebner, Fairfield. Property: Unit A2, Building 4, Belvoir Condominium, Fairfield. Amount: $180,000. Filed March 26. P3K Homes LLC, Easton. Seller: Ileana Huebner, Fairfield. Property: Unit B2, Building 1, Belvoir Condominium, Fairfield. Amount: $145,000. Filed March 26. PPG Development LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Richard J. Homberger, Fairfield. Property: 983 Reef Road, Fairfield. Amount: $475,000. Filed March 14.
Facts & Figures San Marco, Andrew, Fairfield. Seller: The Francis Group LLC, Beacon Falls. Property: 893 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $825,000. Filed April 5.
Cartner, Christine Luise, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Raymond F. Rogers, Fairfield. Property: 255 Crestwood Road, Fairfield. Amount: $504,000. Filed March 18.
Faford, Christopher W. and Marissa Faford, Trumbull. Seller: W. David McIlroy and Deborah J. Mcllroy, Fairfield. Property: 535 Westport Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $690,000. Filed April 2.
McGrath, Brian and Sarah McGrath, Norwalk. Seller: James Keating and Maurya C. Keating, Fairfield. Property: 99 S. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $700,000. Filed March 29.
Reyes, Michael and Klaudia Reyes, Fairfield. Seller: Stephen M. Schwartz and Christine W. Schwartz, Fairfield. Property: 250 Winton Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,440,000. Filed March 25.
Weeks, Ryan and Nicole Weeks, Fairfield. Seller: B II Builders LLC, Oxford. Property: 176 Doreen Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1,025,000. Filed March 28.
Cody, Christopher F. and Renee M. Cody, Fairfield. Seller: Mark C. Shannon, Fairfield. Property: 225 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $660,000. Filed April 1.
Fazio, Michael, Fairfield. Seller: Jody Galemba, Fairfield. Property: 49 Longfellow Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $350,000. Filed March 29.
Mendenhall, Karla W. and Robert A. Mendenhall, Fairfield. Seller: Ann Sertl, Fairfield. Property: 19 Ann St., Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed March 26.
Connelly, Thomas L. and Elizabeth Connelly, Fairfield. Seller: Alex Perlmutter, Fairfield. Property: Unit 689 Burr Court, Fairfield. Amount: $1,440,000. Filed March 22.
Fisher, Bradley and Stephanie Shore Fisher, Fairfield. Seller: John C. Shea and Laura M. Shea, Fairfield. Property: 568 Wilson St., Fairfield. Amount: $540,000. Filed April 3.
Rowland, Sandra E. and Mark W. Rowland, Fairfield. Seller: Marc R. Hruschka and Shawn A. Hruschka, Fairfield. Property: 79 Rock Major Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,325,000. Filed March 8.
Cooke, Ray Albert, Norwalk. Seller: Robert Flay, New York, New York. Property: 251 Joan Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $700,000. Filed April 1.
Goldstein, Stephen A. and Heather Reardon, Westport. Seller: Francis J. Heneghan, Riverside. Property: 3725 Redding Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 25.
Residential Angotta, Michael W. and Mark Angotta, Danbury. Seller: Joseph M. Formato, Fairfield. Property: 178 Kings Highway East, Fairfield. Amount: $465,000. Filed March 29. Angotta, Michael W. and Mark Angotta, Danbury. Seller: Joseph M. Formato, Fairfield. Property: 172 Kings Highway East, Fairfield. Amount: $375,000. Filed March 29. Audino, Anthony B. and Carolyn Audino, Fairfield. Seller: Richard L Searight and Cynthia Hall Searght, Southport. Property: 476 Mill Hill Road, Southport. Amount: $1,150,000. Filed March 19. Barrington, Brooke, Fairfield. Seller: John P. Cevallos and Gabriela Cevallos, Fairfield. Property: 2032 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $526,500. Filed March 18. Bergman, Lindsey P. and Michael G. Bergman, Fairfield. Seller: Yolanda Karpel, Fairfield. Property: 183 Rockland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $540,000. Filed March 20. Bogardus, Joseph F., Fairfield. Seller: Joseph F. Bogardus, Fairfield. Property: 100 Stone Ridge Way, Unit 2E, Fairfield. Amount: $0. Filed March 8. Boyle, Michael and Priscilla K. Boyle, Fairfield. Seller: John P. Warburg, Fairfield. Property: 144 Osborne Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $850,000. Filed March 21. Cabral Da Luz Lima, Jefferson, Fairfield. Seller: Heiko Bosler, Milford. Property: 233 Soundview Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $392,500. Filed March 13.
Covo-Sammartano, Claudia R., Fairfield. Seller: Cambria Sammartano, Fairfield. Property: Unit 202, Melody Lane Condominium, Fairfield. Amount: $0. Filed March 18. Desmarais, Sallyann, Fairfield. Seller: Paul Franzago and Molly Dryman, Fairfield. Property: 1436 Melville Ave., Unit 1436 Fairfield. Amount: $225,000. Filed March 22. Dombrowski, Robert and Jessica Dombrowski, Norwalk. Seller: Lesley Branson, Westport. Property: 1615 Melville Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $400,000. Filed March 28. Duffy, Erika B. and William B. Duffy III, Fairfield. Seller: Mark Burton and Diane L. Burton, Fairfield. Property: 27 Lalley Blvd, Fairfield. Amount: $1,435,000. Filed March 14. Ebrahim, Amed and Afaf Azali, Fairfield. Seller: Patricia A. Ashley, Fairfield. Property: 51 Grayrock Road, Fairfield. Amount: $207,000. Filed April 1. Ednie, Patrick M. and Theresa Ednie, Fairfield. Seller: Frances M. David, Fairfield. Property: 55 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $625,000. Filed March 15. Epps, Stacey and Sean Light, Shelton. Seller: Stacey Epps, Shelton. Property: 157 Bennett St., Fairfield. Amount: $0. Filed March 15.
Griffin, Corey and Jamie Griffin, Fairfield. Seller: Laurie Ann Cantillon-Strazza, Fairfield. Property: 2 Third St., Fairfield. Amount: $480,000. Filed March 15. Lampkin, Timothy and Janet Lampkin, Fairfield. Seller: Andrew Faughnan and Bridget Faughnan, Fairfield. Property: 142 Rockland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $451,500. Filed March 12. Leach, Christopher Mark and Michelle Anna Watch, Stamford. Seller: Timothy S. Nimes and Heather M. Nimes, Fairfield. Property: 118 Lucille St., Fairfield. Amount: $675,000. Filed April 1. Mastrony, John H. and Amber A. Papastavros, Fairfield. Seller: Barbara Nielsen, Palm Harbor, Florida. Property: 245 Unquail Road, Unit 2, Fairfield. Amount: $323,500. Filed March 6. McCarthy, Scott R., Fairfield. Seller: Oscar Medina and Angelica Valencia, Fairfield. Property: 124 Black Rock Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $480,000. Filed March 27. McCullough III, Charles and Julie McCullough, Fairfield. Seller: James Burstein and Kathryn Burstein, Fairfield. Property: 321 Canterbury Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $705,000. Filed March 15.
Mosheim, Kristine, Southport. Seller: Terry S. Newman, et al, Stamford. Property: 50 Stone Ridge Way, Unit 1B, Fairfield. Amount: $525,000. Filed March 15. Nasso, Robert and Madeline Heusted, Fairfield. Seller: Donna M. Keys, Fairfield. Property: 240 Sunnyridge Ave., Unit 77, Fairfield. Amount: $225,000. Filed March 29.
Sarlis, Tess and Paul Sarlis, Fairfield. Seller: Lorraine Tartaglia Cafero, Fairfield. Property: 245 Range Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,050,000. Filed April 4. Searight, Richard and Cynthia Searight, Fairfield. Seller: Tammy F. Richards, New Canaan. Property: 76 Orchard Hill Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $470,000. Filed March 19.
Nichols, Patricia J. and Arthur W. Nichols, Keene, New Hampshire. Seller: Kenneth P. Wokanovicz, Fairfield. Property: 24 Ryegate Road, Fairfield. Amount: $565,000. Filed March 19.
Segarra, Manuel, Fairfield. Seller: Akshay Gupta and Dimitra Kefallonitou, Fairfield. Property: 166 Bailey Road, Fairfield. Amount: $650,000. Filed March 25.
Noonan, Charles H.B. and Enia Noonan, Fairfield. Seller: Andrea L. Register and Harry B. Register, Fairfield. Property: 1979 and 1982 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,720,000. Filed March 13.
Shapiro, Marissa and Brandon Shapiro, Rye Brook, New York. Seller: Timothy P. Tracy and Hilary L. Tracy, Fairfield. Property: 1817 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield. Amount: $621,000. Filed April 3.
Oliver, Kim Ann, Norwalk. Seller: Anne S. Patterson, Southport. Property: 160 Southport Woods Drive, Unit G6, Southport. Amount: $440,600. Filed March 28.
Skubiak, Anna, et al, Warwick, Rhode Island. Seller: Diane S. Gardiner, Fairfield. Property: 6 Sandy Way, Fairfield. Amount: $435,000. Filed March 21.
Onorato, Joseph M. and Paulette I. Onorato, Sudbury, Massachusetts. Seller: James A. Cherrone and Marian A. Cherrone, Southport. Property: 404 Hulls Highway, Southport. Amount: $725,000. Filed March 8.
Skurkis, Teresa, Fairfield. Seller: Firdosh R. Dhooka and Sairoj Ismail Bhai Patel, Fairfield. Property: 245 Sunnyridge Ave., Unit 55, Fairfield. Amount: $213,000. Filed March 18.
Patrone, Edna Mariana and Anthony R. Patrone, Fairfield. Seller: Rowland Tides LLC, Fairfield. Property: 47 Maple Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $744,000. Filed March 25. Porpora, Stephen and Katherine Porpora, Fairfield. Seller: Elena Kirschen and Madeline Nikolson, Sarasota, Florida. Property: 1185 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $242,000. Filed March 6.
Stenger, Eric and Karen Stenger, Norwalk. Seller: Brian P. Burns and Kristen Szabo Burns, Fairfield. Property: 19 Lola St., Fairfield. Amount: $416,000. Filed March25. Tomanelli, Nicolas, Norwalk. Seller: Edith Marfia, Fairfield. Property: 3595 Park Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $325,000. Filed April 1.
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White, John D. and Paulette White, Fairfield. Seller: Howard B. Stadler, Fairfield. Property: 130 Hanford Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $513,500. Filed April 2. Yaqub, Mohammad and Asma Yaqub, Fairfield. Seller: Georgetta Lica, Fairfield. Property: Lots 331,332 and 333 Marlborough Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $310,000. Filed March 22. Zimmer, Arno B., Bridgeport, Seller: Rita A. Porado, Newtown. Property: Unit 107, Mosswood Condominium, Fairfield. Amount: $311,000. Filed March 18.
FORECLOSURES Desquiron, Nathalie, et al. Creditor: Wilmington Trust, National Association. Property: 1 Putnam Hill, Unit 4F, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed April 1. Greco, Courtney, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Property: 42 Jarvis Court, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed April 2. Hageman, Marcia, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 240-242 Melville Drive, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed March 25. Mortimer Bailey, Jonathan James, et al. Creditor: Glenn Oztemel, Westport. Property: Harbor Road, Southport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 22. O’Toole, Kenneth W., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Property: 350 Bennett St., Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed April 10. Sorbo, Lisa A., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank National Association. Property: 11 Halock Drive, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed March 5. State of Connecticut, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 86 New St., Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed March 1. Tsoi, Jianhua Cai, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. Property: 16 Ridgebrook Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed March 25.
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Facts & Figures JUDGMENTS Arce, Iris, Bridgeport. $2,270, in favor of Integrated Anesthesia Associates PC, East Hartford, by Lloyd S. Lowinger, Norwalk. Property: 70 Hawthorne St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 14. Bretoux, Lindsey Stanley, Bridgeport. $24,584, in favor of Fiore Bria, Stamford, by Fox & Fox, LLP, Stamford. Property: 40 Martha Place, Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 29. Caro, Jonathan and Jeanette Caro, Bridgeport. $3,598, in favor of Curtis FCU., Sandy Hook, by Grady & Riley LLP, Waterbury. Property: 309-311 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 5. Davis, Alfred G., Bridgeport. $471, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, by the Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 265 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 28. DeCampos, Viviana, Bridgeport. $142, in favor of Hop Energy LLC, East Hartford, by William G Reveley, Vernon. Property: 60 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 26. Derrick, Victor, Bridgeport. $2,138, in favor of DNF Associates LLC, Cheektowaga, New York, by Kristen A. Mazur, Stamford. Property: 64 Locust St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb 7. Godbolt, Fay and Warren Godbolt, Bridgeport. $1,260, in favor of Petro Inc., Woodbury, New York, by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 180 Frenchtown Road, Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 6. Gold, Diane, Bridgeport. $2,000, in favor of Rosenberg, Miller, Hite & Morilla LLC, Stratford, by Rosenberg, Miller, Hite, & Morilla LLC, Stratford. Property: 2625 Park Ave., Unit 2G, Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 4. Jackson, Lashonda, Bridgeport. $1,922, in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 68 Sherman St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 29. Okeke, Brenda, et al, Bridgeport. $554, in favor of The Milford Hospital Inc, Milford, by Leslie Marcarelli-Naizby, Madison. Property: 230 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 7.
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Reid, Whitney H., Bridgeport. $9,039, in favor of G.E. E.F.C.U., Milford, by Grady & Riley LLP, Milford. Property: 708 Noble Ave., No.710, Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 6. Rivera, Margarita, Bridgeport. $1,301, in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Property: 216 Deforest Ave., No.218, Bridgeport. Filed March 5. Samedy, Raymonde, Bridgeport. $811, in favor of Core Physical Therapy, et al, Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 619 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 5. Santacruz, Miguel, Bridgeport. $3,539, in favor of Mutual Security Credit Union, Shelton, by Radian Settlement Services Inc., Caraopolis, Pennsylvania. Property: 2585 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 6. Wilson, Dionne Gray, Bridgeport. $676, in favor of Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialists, Bridgeport, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 311 Red Oak Road, Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 14.
LIENS Federal Tax Liens Filed Biroschak, Robert V., 70 Parkwood Road, Stratford, $46,304, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 3. Blackwood, Patrese N., 1584 North Ave., Bridgeport. $20.039, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 3. Bogucki, Marcin, 95 Magnolia St., Bridgeport. $100,324, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2. Bogucki, Marcin, 95 Magnolia St., Bridgeport. $25,952, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2. Bryant, Clifton, 107 William St., No. A, Bridgeport. $11,885, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 8. Buntin, Pansy A., 3412 Main St., Bridgeport. $12,587, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2.
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Caro, Luis F., 210-212 Clermont Ave., Bridgeport. $2,741, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 10. Carrara, Debbie, 2085 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. $3,509, civil proceeding taxes. Filed Feb. 26. Carter Gremp, Walter, 753757 Arctic St., Bridgeport. $3,317, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 10. Chambers, Rebecca, 277 Willow St., Bridgeport. $10,823, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 12. Chappel, Janice D., 43 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. $15,259, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 7. Clifton, Henry, 86 Davis Ave., Bridgeport. $78,167, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2. Dreiding, Sylvain B. and Susan M. Dreiding, 115 Fresh Meadow Drive, Trumbull. $4,832, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 12. Dreiding, Sylvain B., 115 Fresh Meadow Drive, Trumbull. $141,685, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 12. Dubose, Allie H., 677 Sylvan Ave., Apartment 301, Bridgeport. $25,790, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 21. Eastern Metal Works Inc., 333 Woodmont Road, Milford. $264,076, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 6. Fenton, Dean E., 3300 Park Ave., Unit 30, Bridgeport. $46,243, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 5. Hernandez, Alejandro, 1971 North Ave., Apartment 2F, Bridgeport. $10,043, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2.
Lanuk, John, 33 Heather Drive, Stamford. $8,200, civil proceeding taxes. Filed Feb. 11.
Tetreau, John J., 123 Kennedy Drive, Bridgeport. $12,344, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 3.
Lloyd, Carol P., 261 Adams St., Bridgeport. $5,413, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 13.
Thompson-Henry, Tyisiha, 146 Pitt St., Bridgeport. $396,297, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2.
Morales, Joseph, 70 Rosalie Drive, Bridgeport. $51,644, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2. Murphy, Juliana G., 354 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. $656, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2. Napaul, Maxito and Elizabeth Oppong, 581 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. $665, civil proceeding taxes. Filed Feb 26. Napaul, Maxo Bruneus, 581 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. $10,268, civil proceeding taxes. Filed Feb. 26. Norris, Keith, 419 Bruce Ave., Stratford, $4,848, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 10. Norris, Keith, 150-154 Norman St., Bridgeport. $1,888, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 10. Perez-Semidey, Manuel and Payra Ivelis, 264 Griffin Ave., Bridgeport. $21,970, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 7. Perisanidis, Haralambos, 1294 Hope St., Stamford. $3,812, civil proceeding taxes. Filed Jan. 19. Puma, Geovanni H., 43 Noble St., Stamford. $500, civil proceeding taxes. Filed Feb. 13. Rahman, Kamalur, 11741176 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. $2,791, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 10. Roma, Antonio F., 87 Randall Ave., Third floor, Bridgeport. $171,238, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 3.
Hooks, William and Maria M. Hooks, 34 Belmont Ave., Bridgeport. $9,754, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 3.
Rosado, Myra Y., 83-85 Seeley St., Bridgeport. $2,817, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 10.
Hooks, William M., 34 Belmont Ave., Bridgeport. $548, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 3.
Ryan Jr., Ronald J., 89 Harborview Ave., Apartment 3, Bridgeport. $10,884, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 3.
Jimenez Silva, Carlos D. and Jeanette Jimenez, 80 Paradise Circle, Stratford, $27,229, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2.
Simpson, Romain, 181 Horace St., Bridgeport. $2,190, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 7.
Tsichlas, Gus, 3610 Main St., Stratford, $10,140, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2. Uralowich, David W., 485 Jane St., Bridgeport. $10,251, civil proceeding taxes. Filed April 2. Vieux, Jean R. and Ruth Dorvelus, 727 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. $16,555, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 7. Wheeler, Kathy, 472-474 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. $2,167, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 10. Wilson Jr., Teresa and Samuel N., 30 Folino Drive, Bridgeport. $22,736, civil proceeding taxes. Filed March 5.
LIS PENDENS 37 Doubling Road LLC, et al, Greenwich. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Loan Trust LLC. Property: 37 Doubling Road, Greenwich. Action brought for the foreclosure of defendant’s mortgage by the plaintiff. Filed Jan. 9. Banda, Elina, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 307 Remington St., Bridgeport. Action brought to foreclose the defendants’ mortgage from the plaintiff. Filed Feb. 25. Bivona, Gary and Dawn Marie Bivona, Stamford. Filed by John P. Regan, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: 3 Cypress Drive, Stamford. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose the defendant’s tax lien from the city of Stamford. Filed April 8. Brown, Henry, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 69 Weber Ave., Bridgeport. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from the plaintiff. Filed Feb. 20.
Dineen, Catherine J., et al, Greenwich. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank. Property: 45 Summit Road, Riverside. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendant’s mortgage from the plaintiff. Filed Jan. 7. Escoffery, Alberto, et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Caliber Home Loans Inc. Property: 518 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Action brought to foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed April 5. Fine, David, Stamford. Filed by Costello, Brennan & DeVidas PC, Fairfield, for Jennifer Fine, Property: 123 Old Barn Road, Stamford. Action brought claiming dissolution of the marriage between Jennifer Fine and David Fine. Filed March 25. Frank, Samuel, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Freedom Mortgage Corp. Property: 80 Rocton Ave., Bridgeport. Action brought to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from the plaintiff. Filed Feb. 21. Freitas, Everson, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 15 Bonner St., Stamford. Action brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed March 11. Hyde, Claudia, et al, Stamford. Filed by John P. Regan, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: 33 Greenwich Ave., Unit 3-9E, Stamford. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendants’ tax liens from the city of Stamford. Filed March 11. Kowalczyk, Christina, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 20 Nottingham Drive, Stamford. Action brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed March 20. Lanuk, John A., et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Property: 33 Heather Drive, Stamford. Action brought to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from CitiMortgage. Filed March 20.
Facts & Figures Lyons, Kirk, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Beechwood Square Condominium Association Inc. Property: Unit 200J Beechwood Ave., Building 3, Bridgeport. Action brought for the foreclosure of a lien for common charges and assessments. Filed Feb. 25. Maia, Ricardo B., Bridgeport. Filed by O’Connell, Atmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 15 Oxford St., Bridgeport. Action brought claiming a foreclosure of defendant’s mortgage from the plaintiff. Filed Feb. 26. McNeil, Maurice, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank National Association. Property: 425-427 Exeter St., Bridgeport. Action brought to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from the plaintiff. Filed Feb. 19. Moya, Monique M., et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. Property: 20 Spruce St., Unit E-5, Stamford. Action brought to foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed April 5. Navajo Properties LLC, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Keith K. Fuller, Enfield, for PS Funding Inc. Property: 115 Park Drive, Bridgeport. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from Pepe/Berard Capital LLC. Filed Feb. 19. Nyberg, Michael K., et al, Stamford. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Redstone Manor Condominium Association Inc. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2Z, Stamford. Action brought to foreclose delinquent common assessments from Michael Nyberg to Redstone Manor Condominium Association Inc. Filed April 1. Old Mill Development LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Cohn Birnbaum & Shea PC, Hartford, for Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 212 Old Mill Road, Greenwich. Action brought to foreclose defendant’s mortgage from RS Lending. Filed Jan. 9. Ortiz, Jesus, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 272274 Carroll Ave., Bridgeport. Action brought to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from the plaintiff. Filed Feb. 22.
Palani, Shiva Prasanth, et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Quicken Loans Inc. Property: 39 Riverside Ave., No. 27, Stamford. Action brought to foreclose mortgage. Filed March 14.
Vlash, Cynthia A., Stamford. Filed by O’Connell, Atmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 2987 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Action brought claiming a foreclosure of defendant’s mortgage. Filed March 12.
Pettway, Debra, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA. Property: 60 Bassick Ave., Bridgeport. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from the plaintiff. Filed Feb. 25.
Whitfield, Sadio, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 199 W. Broad St., Stamford. Action brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed March 20.
Portanova, Anthony, et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Keybank NA. Property: 108 Doolittle Road, Stamford. Action brought to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from New Alliance Bank. Filed March 20.
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Sarno, Jr., Frank J., et al, Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. Property: 279 Stamford Ave., Stamford. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corp. Filed March 25. Simpson, Denise A., et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for First County Bank. Property: 17 Randall Ave., Stamford. Action brought to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from First County Bank. Filed March 28. Sliss, Jason D., Stamford. Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for People’s United Bank NA. Property: 19 Reed Place, Stamford. Action brought against defendant by plaintiff for foreclosure. Filed March 12. Tuck, Thomas, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Roosevelt Manor Association Inc. Property: Unit 2, Roosevelt Manor Condominium, Stamford. Action brought to foreclose a lien held by the plaintiff. Filed March 25. Villa, Jose R., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Trust, National Association. Property: 80 Soundview Ave., Bridgeport. Action brought to foreclose defendants’ mortgage from the plaintiff. Filed Feb. 19.
Amulet Capital Partners LP, by Simon Wasserberger. Landlord: BPP Lafayette Putnam LLC, New York, New York. One Lafayette Place, Suite 301, Greenwich. Term: 10 years, commenced Nov. 29, 2018. Filed Dec. 10. Lincoln of Greenwich LLC, by Jon Caviola. Landlord: 366 West Putnam Managers LLC, Greenwich. Property: 366 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Term: 10 years, commenced Jan. 15, 2019. Filed Jan. 22.
MORTGAGES 78 Lawrence Street LLC, Stamford, by Francis J. Browne. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 50 Main St., Fifth floor, White Plains, New York. Property: 1003 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $3,000,000. Filed Jan. 29. Armorer, Ingrid, Stamford, by Aaron Chavez. Lender: Quicken Loans Inc, 1050 Woodware Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 25 Adams Ave., Unit 214, Stamford. Amount: $266,000. Filed Jan. 29. Baird, Matthew J., Stamford, by Foranak Hajjat Lender: United Bank, 1645 Ellington Road, South Windsor. Property: 70 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 3-2C, Stamford. Amount: $25,000. Filed Jan. 28. Davis, Russell, Stamford, by John R. Fiore. Lender: Stamford Federal Credit Union, 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford. Property: 20 Seventh St., Stamford. Amount: $340,000. Filed Jan. 28. Fedeli, Theresa M., Stamford, by Debra A. Gasbarri. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 32 Carlisle Place, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed Jan. 29.
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Facts & Figures Font, Raul P. Stamford, by Aaron Chavez. Lender: Quicken Loans Inc, 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 39 East Ave., Stamford. Amount: $450,000. Filed Jan. 28.
Lange, Lutz and Penney R. Lange, Stamford, by Anita Bartolini. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 70 Tower Ave., Stamford. Amount: $100,000. Filed Jan. 28.
Franco, Nelson J., Stamford, by Susan Kahu. Lender: Caliber Home Loans Inc., 1525 S. Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas. Property: 12 Carroll St., Stamford. Amount: $296,100. Filed Jan. 28.
Lannamann, Thomas C. and Maria A. Lannamann, Stamford, by Antonio Faretta. Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 349 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Amount: $780,000. Filed Jan. 29.
Gonzalez, Carlos I., Stamford, by Peter Ambrose. Lender: Garden State Home Loans Inc., 2091 Springdale Road, Suite 16, Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Property: 42 Briar Woods Trail, Stamford. Amount: $494,000. Filed Jan. 28.
Leary, Patrick Joseph, Stamford, by Shira Glouberman. Lender: Citibank, NA, 701 E. 60 St. North, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 85 Camp Ave., Stamford. Amount: $125,000. Filed Jan. 29.
Harris, Ferron E., et al, Stamford, by Robert J. Smith. Lender: Bank of America NA, 100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 3 Middlebury St., Stamford. Amount: $78,000. Filed Jan. 28.
Martinez, Juan C., Stamford, by Mario P. Musilli. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 39 Mariners Lane 41, Stamford. Amount: $324,500. Filed Jan. 29.
Lanfranco, Monica Patricia, Stamford, by John A. Cassone. Lender: Quicken Loans Inc., 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 95 Lafayette St., Apt. 13, Stamford. Amount: $318,160. Filed Jan. 28.
Peralta, Juan and Emily Peralta, Stamford, by Dennis J. Bujdud. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Inc., 3940 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 48 Dean St., Apt. 6, Stamford. Amount: $224,000. Filed Jan. 28.
Ratner, Steven, Stamford, by Seth Arnowitz. Lender: Santander Bank NA, 824 N. Market St., Suite 100, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 46 Tupper Drive, Stamford. Amount: $372,400. Filed Jan. 28. Rosenthal, Amir and Donna Haupt, Stamford, by Gary R. Khachian. Lender: TCF National Bank, 2508 S. Luise Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 285 Janes Lane, Stamford. Amount: $75,424. Filed Jan. 29. Schrag, Robert and Danielle Tomczyk, Stamford, by Jennifer Krasnor. Lender: Liberty Bank, 315 Main St., Middletown. Property: 70 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 5-2C, Stamford. Amount: $236,000. Filed Jan. 28. Shear, Melissa L., Stamford, by Brooke Cavalier. Lender: People’s United Bank, National Association, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 47 Archer Lane, Stamford. Amount: $489,600. Filed Jan. 29. Warm flash, Michael J. and Belana M. Warmflash, Stamford, by Jennifer Krasnor. Lender: Santander Bank NA, 824 N. Market St., Suite 100, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 58 Cody Drive, Stamford. Amount: $388,000. Filed Jan. 28.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS TAKE NOTICE, that the Jay Heritage Center, herein known as “JHC”, located at 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, New York, Westchester County, New York, is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for rehabilitation and restoration of three outdoor garden rooms located on the property it manages known as the “Jay Estate”. The Jay Estate is the centerpiece of a National Historic Landmark (NHL) designated by the National Park Service in 1993 and called the Boston Post Road Historic District. As such, all work must comply with standards established by the Department of the Interior. This project is funded in part by a grant from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation through Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993. All bidders are therefore subject to the terms of the NYS Master Contract for Grants -- Standard Terms and Conditions, which can be found online at http:// grantsreform.ny.gov\. The State has established a goal for MWBE participation of 30% Minority and Women-Owned Businesses combined, include at least 13% MBE participation and 17%WBE participation. The lowest bidder must submit, either with their bid or within seven business days of notification of selection, a Grants MWBE Utilization Plan, Contractor’s Solicitation Log and documentation that NYS Certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) were contacted during preparation of said bid. Participants that do not submit the Grants MWBE Utilization Plan, Contractor’s Solicitation Log and evidence of their good faith efforts will be deemed non-responsive and their bid may be rejected. Evidence of good faith efforts is contact by certified mail, follow-up with phone contact and a summary of all contact and results. Prior to the award of a contract to the lowest bidder, review and acceptance of the bid summary and all MWBE documentation by State Parks is required. Project specifications and drawings are available for viewing on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Jay Heritage Center Visitors Center between 10am and 4pm. They are also available online at https://jayheritagecenter.org/visit/buildings-grounds/ under Historic Jay Gardens Tab. There will be a walk-through of the site on Tuesday, April 30th at 1pm. Bidders will meet at the Jay Mansion. Potential bidders who are unable to attend the walk-through may make appointments by emailing Suzanne Clary at jayheritagecenter@gmail.com. A refundable deposit of $150 will be required for each copy of the bid manual and documents. Each proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the Bidder’s name, address and the project name Historic Jay Gardens. Sealed bids may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Jay Heritage Center in care of Suzanne Clary, President, 210 Boston Post Road, Rye, New York and must be received by May 31st 4:00pm at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Jay Heritage Center reserves the right to reject any and all bids, as well as any incomplete bids.
NEW BUSINESSES Armando’s Food Delivery & Share Driving, 761 Main St., Norwalk, 06850, c/o Tibbitts, Heather. Filed Feb. 26. Big Red Investments, 27 Main St., Stamford 06902, c/o Veloz Barbershop LLC. Filed Feb. 22. Braille Team 6, 444 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 06850, c/o Eyecare Associates PC. Filed Feb.,21. Cherry’s Transitional Services, 123 W. Main St., Stamford 06902, c/o Dolrey Luis Rojas Brens. Filed Feb. 20. Cohen Private Ventures, 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford 06902, c/o Rizing LLC. Filed Feb. 20. Cornerstone Early Learning Center, 718 West Ave., Norwalk, 06850, c/o Debra Horton. Filed Feb. 15. Dominican Hair Salon, 351 Courtland Ave., Stamford 06906, c/o Reliable Oil & Heat Company Inc. Filed Feb. 15. F.D. Rich Construction Company LLC, 138 Lafayette St., Stamford 06902, c/o Cherry Stephens. Filed Feb. 19. Fausto Construction, 245 Main St., Stamford 06901, c/o Jag On Main LLC. Filed Feb. 20. Friens of Clare, 45 Iroquois Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Shana Green. Filed Feb. 19. Grandma School Pre-K, 1078 East Main St., Stamford 06902, c/o Fausto Alvarez. Filed Feb. 20. Institute for Integrated Vision, 77 Selleck St., Stamford 06902, c/o Joshua Cohen. Filed Feb. 21. TECHNOLOGY AVP, Digital Analytics, Synchrony Bank, Stamford, CT. Lead & drive digital data implementation, tagging & measurement strategy for digital sites and campaigns. Req. Bach. deg., or frgn equiv., in Engg., Comp. Sci., or rel., + 5 yrs of postbach progress. rel. work exp. OR Mast. deg., or frgn equiv., in Engg., Comp. Sci., or rel., + 3 yrs rel work exp. Travel up to 15%. Apply by mail to: HR Manager, Synchrony Bank, 777 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 60606 (reference: CTADAN).
Jaiava Catering Service, 79A High Ridge Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Ping Li. Filed Feb. 19. La Corte Fashion, 26 Belltown Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Lovely Locks LLC. Filed Feb. 19. Lillie’s Events, 130-2B Woodside Green, Stamford 06902, c/o Lucy Galasso. Filed Feb. 25. Lovely Locs, 18 Cody Drive, Stamford 06905, c/o TDH Enterprises LLC. Filed Feb. 21. MBA Computer Service, 72 Cummings Point Road, Stamford 06902, c/o CPV Partners LLC. Filed Feb. 21. Mindspace LLC, 884 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o George Borucinski. Filed Feb. 20. Ocean Foot Spa Inc., 1372 Summer St., Stamford 06905, c/o Marcos A. Robalino. Filed Feb. 25. Phenix Salon Suites, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth floor, Stamford 06905, c/o TRG Settlement Services LLC. Filed Feb. 21. Piezano’s, 26 Liberty St., Stamford 06902, c/o Jay Morales. Filed Feb. 26. Pramer Fuel, 10 E. Rocks Road, Norwalk, 06850, c/o Terano M. Higgs. Filed Feb. 25. Pro National Title Agency, 350 Bedford St., Suite 303, Stamford 06901, c/o Jerome Goldman. Filed Feb. 21. Remix Market, 26 Monroe St., Norwalk, 06850, c/o Rene Armando Murillo. Filed Feb. 19. Romans 109 Transport LLC d.b.a. Mermaid, 596 Westport Ave. Norwalk, 06850, c/o Pete Berman. Filed Feb. 14. Tiffani Danielle, 28 Hanrahan St., Stamford 06902, c/o Linda Pazmino. Filed Feb. 15. Up for Business Stamford, 23 S. Main St., Norwalk, 06850, c/o Marta Jamrozik. Filed Feb. 21. Vango, 77 Knox Road, Stamford 06907, c/o Phillip A. Magalnick. Filed Feb. 22.
Yes Limo For You, 5 Loomis St. Norwalk, 06850, c/o Marlon Bermudez. Filed Feb. 19.
PATENTS Actuator assembly for electrical switches housed in an enclosure. Patent no. 10,263,400 issued to Steven John Taaffe, Ballwin, Missouri; Anthony Dale Borzillo, St. Louis, Missouri; Steven Howard Maddux, St. Louis, Missouri. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Adjustable mud-ring assembly. Patent no. 10,263,403 issued to Krzysztof Korcz, Granger, Indiana; Steven Johnson, Buchanan, Michigan. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Adverse event data capture and alert systems and methods. Patent no. 10,263,871 issued to Mietek Ciszkowski, Milford; Larry Egan, Brookfield; Sayee Natarajan, Norwalk; Larry Pickett, Mahwah, New Jersey; Jake Stahl, Milford. Assigned to Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford. Apparatus and method for control of multi-inverter power converter. Patent no. 10,263,536 issued to Emil Nikolov, Erie, Pennsylvania; Jeffrey Richard Zimmerman, Erie, Pennsylvania. Assigned to GE Global Sourcing LLC, Norwalk. Area luminaire. Patent no. 10,260,718 issued to Jason Duckworth, Simpsonville, South Carolina; Mark Elmore, Easley, South Carolina; John Andrews, Simpsonville, South Carolina. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Cost allocation for derived data usage. Patent no. 10,264,139 issued to Jaan Leemet, Aventura, Florida; Paul Schmidt, Rock Hill; Albert R. Subbloie, Orange; Christopher J. DeBenedictis, Branford. Assigned to Tangoe US Inc., Shelton. Curable ink composition. Patent no 10,259,956 issued to Naveen Chopra, Oakville, Canada; Gordon Sisler, St. Catharines, Canada; Saleh Jiddawi, Vancouver, Canada; C. Geoffrey Allen, Waterdown, Canada; Carolyn Moorlag, Mississauga, Canada. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Digital micromirror device cooling system and method. Patent no. 10,261,286 issued to Francisco Zirilli, Penfield, New York; Michael B. Monahan, Webster, New York; Jeffrey J. Bradway, Rochester, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.
Vesta Partners, 222 Summer St., Stamford 06901, c/o Thomas Rich. Filed Feb. 19.
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