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CRE market looks steady through 2016

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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anks lending to developers in Fairfield and Westchester Counties report that business has been steady for the past 12 to 18 months, thanks to low interest and capitalization rates.

The future looks to promise more of the same – no wild swings up or down – though there is some debate on how General Electric’s exit from the city of Fairfield may impact that county at large.

“We’re on a slow, steady path of growth,” said Gary Magnuson, executive vice president and head of commercial real estate (CRE) finance at Citizens Bank. “Given the economy and the fundamentals, we’re looking pretty strong both nationally and locally within

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John Carlson, founder of Homefront Farmers.

the greater New York area.”

Not surprisingly, the pace of CRE deals is particularly strong in the area’s major cities: Stamford, Norwalk, and White Plains. “Transit-oriented locations fare well in mid- and lower Westchester and in Fairfield County. That is where we see the greatest activity,” said Robin Gallagher, senior vice president CRE at Webster Bank.

“There’s certainly more development in lower Fairfield, as well as in Westchester up to Katonah,” said Steve Gagnon, assurance director for Reynolds & Rowella, a regional accounting firm based in New Canaan. “There’s a fair amount of liquidity throughout the area, and the banks are by and large more business-friendly than they have been” over the past few years.

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From banks to burgers

MOOYAH FRANCHISEE EYES COUNTY FOR LOCATION

BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com IT’S SAFE TO SAY THAT Anthony Grippo is very busy. But in this case, very busy is a very good thing.

On April 18, the Westchester County resident opened Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, a fastcasual, “better burger” chain, in

Larchmont.

Though the restaurant has quieted somewhat from “the craziness” of its opening week, Grippo still manages to field questions from employees, help a customer find her credit card, flip burgers, fill out a merchandise order and even answer a call from his son, all in the space of an hour-

long interview.

Maybe his ability to juggle numerous tasks simultaneously stems from the fact that he’s been down this road before.

The Larchmont location is the second Grippo has launched in Westchester – his first in Briarcliff Manor opened in November, marking Mooyah’s first entry into the Empire State.

Grippo, who signed a six-unit deal with the brand and plans to open one location each year, has his sights set on expansions in both Westchester and Fairfield counties.

As for where Grippo will open his next Mooyah restaurant, he’s still weighing his options.

“It all depends,” he said. “I would love to do something in Fairfield if I could, but there’s plenty of spots in Westchester, as well.”

Mooya sites in Connecticut include West Hartford, Newington and on the University of Connecticut campus in Mansfield.

Grippo noted that the UConn location is “a homerun,” adding that college students eat up Mooyah’s offerings.

Mooyah joins the ranks of the growing number of fast-casual burger joints in the region, including Bareburger, Shake Shack, Smashburger and Five Guys.

Founded in Plano, Texas in 2007, Mooyah now boasts more

than 90 locations worldwide, offering never-frozen beef, turkey and veggie burgers, along with hot dogs, salads, hand-cut french fries, ice cream shakes and inhouse baked buns.

According to Mooyah’s website, “ideal partners” should have $500,000 net worth and $200,000 minimum liquidity.

But Grippo’s route to franchise ownership has been anything but traditional.

After graduating with a degree in accounting from Villanova in 1995, Grippo spent the bulk of his career in the finance industry, working with both J.P. Morgan » BURGERS, page 6

Homefront Farmers digs up a growing new business service

BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com

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hen Ridgefield resident John Carlson first started his home farming company Homefront Farmers, the responses he received in his first two years of business were a mix of intrigue and disbelief. “‘Is that really a thing?’” Carlson said people would ask him. “‘People really hire somebody to help them with their vegetable garden?’”

Carlson said he figured if people hire companies to care for their lawns and bushes, why not someone to design, build and maintain their vegetable gardens.

“It just seemed like there was an opportunity for a company to be focused on that and specialize in it to help people. There was also a strong belief that there are a lot of people interested in this kind of thing now. People interested in organic, in getting back to the basics of growing their own food, but really had no knowledge of how to go about doing it and certainly no knowledge of how to do it efficiently.”

Five years later his company is growing rapidly, having expanded from an initial area of operation in Fairfield County to include Litchfield County and Westchester County in New York.

Carlson effectively got in on the ground floor of a budding industry and has now largely cornered the market in the region. “So far there is not a lot of competition,” he said.

The lack of competitors has been both a blessing and challenge as he has spent a good amount of time “evangelizing” consumers to the idea of producing organic food on their properties, he said. He has capitalized on the wave of interest in organic and locally sourced food with his company growing by 300 percent in its first year and maintaining annual growth between 20 and 30 percent.

Carlson said he has set his sights on growing his business to five times its current size. “I think there is a market out there to be significantly bigger and I would certainly like to do it before someone else does,” he said.

Employing a seasonally fluctuating staff of 20, Carlson has grown his business by a

Above: Julia Otero of Homefront Farmers.

Left: Miranda Lubarsky Gould of Homefront Farmers. Photos by Cam Gould

model he likens to the strategy of electric car manufacturer Tesla — starting at the high end of the market and working his way down.

Beginning with gardens as large as 1,600 square feet, or 40 feet squared, and ranging in price from $5,000 up to $12,000 to design and build, Carlson recently opened a new facet of his business to including gardens as small as 10 by 16 square feet and ranging in price from $3,000 to 6,000.

In addition to building the gardens, Homefront offers year-round maintenance and hands-on education for its clients at an additional cost. The company tailors their service accroding to whether a client wants the company to simply set up a garden or to fully service it from seed to harvest.

“Part of that is we need to be willing to say to people who are interested in doing

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it themselves, we will put ourselves out of business with you, but we know you’ll spread the word to other people and there will be more business out there,” he said. “It’s a little bit of planned obsolescence, but it is part of the life cycle of the clients.”

Carlson said he serves about 120 clients on a continual basis with about 50 to 60 new garden projects per year, 70 percent of which retain the company’s maintenance services.

Currently the company specializes in produce, helping clients grow anything from standard garden crops like leafy greens, tomatoes and carrots to fruit trees as common as native apple and pawpaws as well as berries ranging from raspberry and blueberry to more exotic selections such as gooseberry and goji.

The company will even tap homeowners’ own maple trees, boil the sap in their own sugar shack and return hand-crafted Connecticut maple syrup.

Homefront also builds and maintains beehives to produce local honey but has yet to incorporate livestock like chickens and

rabbits, which Carlson said are on the horizon. “We could get into sheep and goats, but the market and interest is smaller,” he said.

Looking ahead, Carlson plans to incrementally expand his business, possibly through franchising, to reach farther north along Connecticut shoreline into New Haven County and other adjacent counties.

The company also recently purchased 11.5 acres in Redding to establish a base of operations to source produce internally rather than through a network of local farmers with whom Carlson partners, including The Hickories Farm in Ridgefield and Gilbertie’s Wholesale in Easton.

A marketing consultant for more than two decades, Carlson said reconnecting with a tradition largely lost in today’s society has been a welcome sea change in his life.

“I spent a lot of years in a business where our only mission was to make money in the consulting firms I worked for,” he said.

“It is rewarding financially, but it’s not very rewarding in other ways. I was determined in this business to have some meaning beyond just achieving business success.”

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Making a house more like a home

BY GEORGETTE GOUVEIA ggouveia@westfairinc.com

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n building a home, George Pusser said, it’s very easy to get to 95 or 98 percent of accomplishment.

What he and his Cos Cob-based Cornerstone Contracting strive for is that 100-percent mark.

That’s because their clients “want us to feel their house is the most important.” To that end, he has set up a group of senior managers to guide the company’s projects — everything from new construction to renovations to “repeats” that might lead to a 20-year relationship. And even though he’s president of the 24-year-old firm, he makes regular visits to the sites, juggling those with office work.

The result is an award-winning (Palladio, HOBI) business that has done hundreds of projects — on homes ranging from $1 million to $35 million, from a few thousand square feet to more than 30,000 — for the captains and kings of Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam and Dutchess counties as well as New York City. Cornerstone has also done a little commercial work in Greenwich and New York City. Its clients include Hollywood actors, sports figures, politicians and plenty of Wall Streeters. Pusser cannot, of course, name names — adding “although I probably wouldn’t even if I could.”

A key to the company’s success is undoubtedly its self-containment.

“We’re a relatively small business,” he said of Cornerstone’s 50 to 60 employees, who include seven family members. “But for the kind of high-end work we do, we carry our own forces, unlike other companies who use subcontractors.”

That enables Cornerstone to keep a tight control on quality and deadlines. It’s something Pusser learned growing up in the business in rural Alabama. By 20, he could build a house. By 22, he had started a business similar

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to Cornerstone in Dallas. When an opportunity came to move to the Northeast, he took it.

He’s been here for more than 30 years.

In that time, he’s seen a lot of changes.

When he was a child, the adage that “children should be seen and not heard” applied.

The children might have an early dinner in the set-off kitchen before mom and dad entertained in the living and dining rooms.

Now, Pusser said, everyone’s included.

The trend among younger homeowners with families continues to be contemporary houses with big kitchens that flow into family rooms with the dining rooms nearby. “The living room, not so much,” he said.

The palette is soft —“blues and grays.

For a long time, people considered these colors cold. Now they’re seen as clean, crisp.”

Closets are important. “We’ve built master closets that are bigger than the dining room.”

And the décor is minimalist. “Younger people want to spend time with their families,” not maintaining knickknacks. Traditional homes — with their layout of living room, dining room, home office — are seen as requir-

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But minimalist homes do not always mean minimalist costs.

“People think they cost less, but that’s not necessarily true, because of the building materials,” Pusser said.

Another big trend in home building — green technology, including recycled materials and harnessing the earth’s natural resources as power. Cornerstone has even built a swimming pool with a cover that comes up from the bottom that the homeowners can walk on, adding to their outdoor space.

Pusser, still a country boy, loves the outdoors. His Greenwich home has a large wooded area that backs up to a Boy Scout camp. His Vero Beach, Fla. home — which he’s had for the same number of years, 15 — is a contemporary affair that his wife, interior designer Elizabeth Pusser, continually renovates.

But making and remaking his own homes is not for him.

“I don’t like the process,” he said. “The thing that bothers me is the amount of people and all the detail.”

He’d much rather concentrate on his clients’ homes.

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BRIEFS NEW PROGRAM TO LOWER ENERGY COSTS FOR MANUFACTURERS THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DECD) and Hartford’s Connecticut Green Bank have announced “Energy on the Line,” a program that offers grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency building upgrades to manufacturers.

Energy on the Line will provide supplemental funds to manufacturers who complete a qualifying green energy project using the Green Bank’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program.

It offers commercial property owners full financing for green energy projects that help reduce the plant’s total energy cost and improve emissions.

That supplemental funding — up to $50,000 — may be used for any project-related expenses at the discretion of the recipients, reducing the amount of financing from C-PACE needed to complete the project and lowering the company’s borrowing costs.

The $800,000 program is funded through the DECD’s Manufacturing Innovation Fund and will be matched by more than $8 million of private sector funds through the Connecticut Green Bank, which is administering the program.

“This is yet another example of how we are supporting Connecticut manufacturers — and we’re doing it by bolstering our green energy efforts,” said Gov. Dannel Malloy. “By lowering energy costs for businesses, we’re helping them remain competitive and doing it with environmentally positive methods. It’s another step forward not just in our support for businesses, but also in our efforts to protect the environment.”

As of April 25, Energy on the Line is open to all Connecticut manufacturing companies that have owner-occupied facilities. Applications must be received by Sept. 16. To learn more, visit EnergyOnTheLine.com.

CONNECTICUT UNVEILS REVAMPED STATE TOURISM WEBSITE THE CONNECTICUT OFFICE OF TOURISM has launched a redesigned and rebuilt website, CTvisit.com, with information on more than 4,000 places to visit, stay and eat in the state, along with listings of vacation deals and events.

The revamped site, which took nearly a year to develop and involved the state’s various tourism businesses, local associations and other state agencies, is built on a content management system that allows tourism partners to manage their own free feature page where they can edit their

information, post events, add deals, and update images in an effort to keep its content fresh.

“Connecticut now has a state-of-the-art website to support our $14 billion tourism industry, which supports 80,000 direct jobs,” said Catherine Smith, commissioner, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, adding that the new site “makes it easy for visitors to find and explore our state’s rich array of destinations, which will help keep tourism a thriving industry in Connecticut.”

BUYER OF STAMFORD GE PROPERTY ACCUSED OF OVERBILLING CLIENTS

STATE STREET CORP., WHICH IN March acquired General Electric’s GE Asset Management division in Stamford for a reported $485 million, violated Massachusetts state securities law by overcharging customers up to $200 million, according to Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin.

Galvin said his office filed a formal complaint against Boston-based State Street Global Markets on April 20 for what he called “dishonest and unethical activity.”

“State Street commonly charged out-ofpocket expenses to custodial clients, including pension fund, mutual fund, hedge fund and institutional investors,” according to the complaint.

Galvin further alleged that charges for secure electronic messages about payments, securities and trade “contained concealed markups as high as 1,900 percent,” with clients being billed $5 for each message, which actually cost just $0.25.

In December, State Street said it had discovered the invoicing errors during an internal review of its billing practices. “At the same time, we notified a number of governmental authorities, including the Massachusetts secretary of state, of the error, our intent to repay clients and our commitment to make any necessary changes to our billing practices,” the company said in an April 20 statement.

“We deeply regret this error and have been in discussions with affected clients and with governmental authorities,” it added.

“We are committed to compensating affected clients fully, including interest. We have been and are also committed to cooperating with governmental authorities. Given that our internal review is ongoing, we cannot comment any further.”

The incident will presumably not affect State Street’s plans for its GE Asset Management acquisition; it has said the office’s 275 employees will remain in Stamford.

— Reece Alvarez, Kevin Zimmerman

Time to Embrace Big Data

BY ADAM O’FEENEY, MANAGER CITRIN COOPERMAN While only two decades beyond the boom of the mid-1990s, today’s economic environment is light-years ahead. Twenty short years ago hand-written logs, phone rolodexes, and fax machines were used to track old business and to generate new leads. Today, companies ADAM O’FEENEY are searching for better ways to not only maintain and secure customer data, but to use it to help their business grow quickly and effectively. Big data analytics is the process of examining large data sets containing a variety of data types to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations, market trends, and even customer preferences.

As the world continues to shrink with a global marketplace of information, proactive CEOs need to rely on these types of analytics to remain competitive.

PULL OUT THE CRYSTAL BALL. Under traditional methods of data probing, the information was sometimes more than two weeks old by the time a report was available, making it merely a summary of past patterns. With the investment into a big data type system, companies can actually learn about their customers and try to adapt their strategies before things even happen.

DON’T TEMPT ME. Technology is intimidating to many business owners, but it comes down to this: You need to embrace it, or you will end up falling behind. Take free Wi-Fi at your local shopping mall, for example. It is not only a convenience to shoppers, but it enables mall management to access troves of data from our mobile devices, offering insight into our shopping habits. The free Wi-Fi helps monitor traffic and it helps owners see where we are from, how frequently we visit, and how long we stay. In ways it can seem like an invasion of privacy, but this real-time information gathering hopefully enhances the shopping experience for all of us. Picture this: You walk into the mall, your device automatically connects to the free Wi-Fi, and within minutes you are prompted with a text coupon for 10% off sporting goods or 15% off jeans and sweaters — all based on which stores you’ve visited on your previous shopping trips. Now you can begin to see why management finds this strategy attractive.

WHO LOVES YOU. In the past, a CEO needed to rely on his or her sales personnel and qualitative marketing activities to identify customers and close transactions. The strength in using big data to collect and process marketing activities is that it can easily demonstrate which campaigns are successful, thus making the marketing department more agile, knowledgeable about your customer, and more effective.

PUT THAT FITBIT TO WORK FOR YOU. Even your local doctor’s office is delving into the world of big data. In the past, a physician would have access to someone’s medical records from the date he or she became a patient.

Big data however, can facilitate better clinical decision-making and more personalized care for physicians, as it gives access to a much larger volume of medical data. For the more techsavvy patients, the introduction of products like Fitbit are giving the option of sharing medical data from the application itself. The

more information you provide to a third-party application like this, the more there is available to physicians worldwide.

SEX SELLS. Ok, so as owner of a new startup, you have it all under control. You want a sophisticated information technology (IT) system with the capability of analyzing trends and forecasts. However, you want it to be affordable, and want a big data team in place to be able to plan, implement, and handle it all. No problem, you can just go out and hire the best “IT guys” you can find, right? Wrong.

Implementing big data means getting people with the right skills. Even in the age we live in, it is hard to find people who really know these systems. This shortage leads companies to turn to their existing analytics staff, who are taking advantage of free training guides online, hoping to master the skills of big data analytics. Harvard business review called Data Scientist “the sexiest job of the 21st century”. A deep analytic and statistical background, coupled with a knowledge of the business, has created a high demand for this role. This demand has pushed some organizations to outsource their big data needs. Consulting firms of all sizes have made their services available to the CEO looking to explore the big data world without committing the resources to a full-time employee.

IT’S OUT THERE (OR IN THERE…) Making the most of big data analytics can seem overwhelming, but some top CEOs are realizing they don’t have much choice. John P. Kelly, Head of Predictive Analytics at Berkeley Research Group (BRG), helps forward-thinking business leaders work with big data by breaking down the process. First, the CEO and leadership team need to buy into the concept of using data to help find trends, and they need to decide what their company is looking to get out of the data. Only then can they begin to put the right people and software in place to capture what they are looking for. The information is out there, it just comes down to which business leaders choose to commit the resources to find the answers, many of which are sitting in their servers right now.

JOIN THE CEO EVOLUTION. Citrin Cooperman is proud to be partnering with the University of Connecticut School of Business and the Fairfield County Business Journal, to host the third annual CEO Evolution on June 15, 2016, at the University of Connecticut in Stamford. Mark Fagan, managing partner of Citrin Cooperman’s Connecticut office will serve as the moderator for a panel that includes William Simon, former President and CEO of Walmart, Margaret Keane, President and CEO of Synchrony Financial, and Scott Gillis, Senior Managing Director and Co-Founder of Galt & Company. For more information, please contact Laura Di Diego at ldidiego@citrincooperman.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Adam O’Feeney is a manager based in Citrin Cooperman’s Norwalk office. He can be reached at 203.847.4068 or at afeeney@citrincooperman.com. Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and business-consulting firm with offices in White Plains, NY; Norwalk, CT; Bethesda, MD; New York City; Plainview, NY; Livingston, NJ; and Philadelphia. For more information, visit www. citrincooperman.com.

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ited to the big banks. Historically, community banks have thrived in the commercial real estate market. “As a small commercial bank, we are able to deal with customers on an individual basis, taking into account any nuances in their credit that may exist,” said John Tolomer, president and CEO of The Westchester Bank and The Westchester Bank Holding Corp. “We’re built to be out talking with them, looking at their primary and secondary sources of payment.”

Finding tenants to reside in existing commercial properties looks to be somewhat challenging. In January, Norwalk-based commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm Choyce Peterson produced its latest Silhouette Study, which graphically illustrates changes in office space vacancies from year-end 2014 to year-end 2015 in larger Class A office buildings in Stamford, Greenwich and Norwalk.

“Interestingly, for the first time since we began producing this poster in 2010 the overall vacancy rate has declined in all three markets for the buildings depicted on the poster,” said Choyce Peterson principal John Hannigan. The reduction, he added, was driven in part by two strong submarkets: the seven buildings located within ¼ mile of the Greenwich train station, where the vacancy rate decreased from 18.5 percent to 11 percent, and the 11 buildings located at and near the Merritt 7 Corporate Park, where the decrease was from 12.7 percent to 9 percent.

“In 2016 we expect strong leasing momentum in Greenwich, Stamford and

Norwalk, with activity picking up in the higher vacancy submarkets of these municipalities,” Hannigan said. “However, we expect availabilities in larger buildings will continue to keep the overall Fairfield County vacancy rate high.”

The impending loss of General Electric remains the big question.

“GE is the great unknown,” agreed Gagnon, saying the corporation’s exit could have a negative knock-on effect not just in the town but throughout the county. “There’s nobody on the horizon who’s coming in to build and make a major change to the landscape.”

“The GE situation is interesting,” commented Magnuson at Citizens. “That could create a hole that will certainly be difficult to fill. But there are still a lot of corporate headquarters and employers in Fairfield, especially in Stamford and to a lesser degree Norwalk.”

It can hardly be said that all is lost, however. Sources at most of the banks lending in the two counties tended to agree with the findings of the first CRE lending survey conducted by the American Bankers Association (ABA). Released on April 19, the survey cited strategic planning and demand as the biggest driver in growth, with multifamily, office and retail representing the most active types of CRE lending.

“We have definitely seen a fair amount of developments in the market for multifamily space,” said Anthony Giobbi, chief lending officer at Newtown Savings Bank, which in addition to Fairfield issues CRE loans in Litchfield and New Haven counties.

First-time home buyers who had been waiting for the economy to improve, and empty nesters looking to downsize but not necessarily leave the area, are driving the

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and Lehman Brothers.

Though Grippo eventually got “a little bored” with the field, it was a much broader event that led to his ultimate exodus from the industry.

“The big catalyst for me was in 2008,” he said.

At the time of the financial collapse, Grippo was working as chief administrative officer of the global futures business at Lehman Brothers, the firm that would eventually go through a highly publicized bankruptcy.

“That was kind of a big wake-up call for me,” he said. “Something could just get ripped out from under you, and you have no control over it.

“I just didn’t want to be in that position again.”

It was that lack of control that prompted Grippo to think seriously about making a change.

Anthony Grippo at the grill. Photo by Aleesia Forni

But the timing for making a huge career move was not quite right. A global financial crisis was happening before his eyes, and his wife was pregnant with their second child.

So he moved on to Citigroup, where he worked in a sales position for five years, and in

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momentum, he added. “In Stamford that trend has been in place for a while, and we’re seeing it particularly in Danbury at this point.” Other particularly active towns include Newtown and Oxford, he said.

Most banks in the survey identified regulatory burden as their primary concern for the CRE industry, with nearly 65 percent indicating that recent regulatory guidance on CRE risk management will cause a measureable reduction in credit availability.

This concern is driven by an interagency statement issued last December by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. That statement served to remind financial institutions to reexamine existing regulations and guidance related to CRE lending and warned banks that regulators this year will renew their focus on the management of concentration risk in commercial real estate lending.

Of paramount importance is adherence to guidance issued at the end of 2006 focusing on the risks of high levels of concentration in CRE lending at banking institutions.

The agencies set forth two supervisory criteria that they intended to focus on: total loans reported for construction, land development and other land representing 100 percent or more of the institution’s total capital, or total CRE loans representing 300 percent or more of the institution’s total capital, and whether the outstanding balance of the institution’s CRE loan portfolio has increased by 50 percent or more during the prior 36 months.

The ABA report found that 9 percent of the surveyed banks had 300 percent or more capital concentration in CRE lending, and 19

percent reported 100 percent or more capital concentration in construction lending.

The banks interviewed for this story all said they were well within the regulatory guidelines. “We monitor those limits on a monthly basis in accordance with FDIC guidelines,” said Giobbi at Newtown, “and we are well below those percentages.”

“We are well capitalized and have ample capacity,” Webster’s Gallagher said. “The bank has a very balanced portfolio of lending products in consumer loans, commercial loans and CRE and not a lot of concentration in any one product type. As a result we have greater opportunity to lend in CRE while holding on to our underwriting standards within our acceptable risk tolerance.”

Similarly, those interviewed said they tend to approach competing with each other by focusing on a given customer’s needs. “We target the best sponsors in the best markets with projects that really make sense,” said Magnuson at Citizens. “We are a larger bank, so we bring a level of expertise and experience to the table. We have a big balance sheet, so we’re able to handle bigger deals.”

“It’s important to stay competitive, but we tend to avoid transactions that are all about rates,” said Giobbi. “We focus principally on meeting our customers’ objectives by tailoring our offerings to their specific needs. We want to act as advisers to our borrowers, and help them make decisions that are right for them.”

“We look to build relationships,” agreed Tolomer at The Westchester Bank. “We tend not to simply do a loan and move on. We tend to work with clients who want a long-term relationship with a bank that’s interested in doing business. They find us very user-friendly.”

2013 decided it was time to make the change.

“I got to the point where I got older, I wanted control over myself and my career,” he said. “I just wanted to be responsible for that and not be at the hands of some other decision-maker who’s going to manage my career and have a hand in what I’m doing.”

Though owning his own restaurant always held some level of appeal, the franchise concept was ideal for Grippo, who had no background in the restaurant industry.

Grippo discovered Mooyah while researching other fast-casual chains and liked the lively, kid-friendly atmosphere and fresh food the restaurants offered.

“I was like, ‘Wow, something like this in Westchester would be great,’” he recalled.

The target market of Mooyah is families, making Larchmont a “perfect demographic” for the chain.

“There are tons of families, tons of kids (in Larchmont),” he said. “It’s a walking village.”

For his first two locations in Briarcliff and Larchmont, Grippo said he wanted to open restaurants where “no one else really was.”

“In Briarcliff Manor, there wasn’t really a fast-casual place in that vicinity,” he said, adding that having both the Briarcliff and Ossining markets was a plus.

Similarly, while the Larchmont area has a number of restaurants in nearby Mamaroneck, he felt a downtown Larchmont location could provide a closer fast-casual burger option.

Expanding to downtown Bronxville or Scarsdale would cater to a similar demographic, but he’s also leaning toward a different model altogether: a high-traffic area.

“Something like High Ridge Road in Stamford or Central Avenue in Scarsdale,” he said.

But with more traffic comes more competition.

“It’s difficult to narrow it down,” he said.

Wherever Grippo decides to go next, he finds comfort in the fact that he now has greater power over his own future.

“I love the idea of kind of controlling my own destiny, and if it’s successful, it’s on me,” he said. “If it fails, it’s on me.”

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Two Roads Brewing Co. completes Baird property purchase

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CONN. FOOD BANK NAMES NEW CEO

Bernard J. Beaudreau, most recently the executive director of nonprofit volunteer organization Serve Rhode Island, has been named CEO of the Wallingford-based Connecticut Food Bank, effective May 16.

The nonprofit Connecticut Food Bank collects and distributes food through a network of community-based programs to more than 300,000 people across six Connecticut counties. Last year, via partnerships with the food industry, food growers, donors and volunteers, it prepared more than 18.5 million meals.

At Serve Rhode Island, Beaudreau directed a center serving 14,000 Rhode Island volunteers, administered a $2 million annual grant involving up to 300 AmeriCorps volunteers each year, developed statewide volunteer recruitment campaigns and grew the organization’s board of directors from eight to 23 active members.

Prior to Serve Rhode Island, Beaudreau was vice president of development with The Global FoodBanking Network in Chicago, spent 11 years as executive director of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, and held three positions of increasing responsibility in resource development roles at international relief and development agency Oxfam America, based in Boston.

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wo Roads Brewing Co. LLC of Stratford has completed the purchase it began in 2012 of the remaining land owned by the U.S. Baird Co. for its headquarters at 1700 Stratford Ave. with the acquisition of 2.58 acres of land for $550,000.

In 2012, for $2.85 million Two Roads purchased the remains of the industrial site where Baird formerly operated a machinery factory.

“When we saw the proud old U.S. Baird Building, we saw a beautiful symbol of America’s past manufacturing might and the opportunity to revitalize a great piece of history. Not to mention an ideal building

Two Roads Brewing Co. in Stratford. Photo courtesy Two Roads Brewing Co.

for a brewery,” said Brad Hittle, a Greenwich resident and co-founder of Two Roads.

According to Jon Angel, president of Southport-based Angel Commercial LLC, which facilitated the purchase, the land will

give Two Roads the ability to expand.

Clement Pellani, a Two Roads co-founder, said there are no specific plans for the new land other than to keep the brewery’s options open in the future.

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Bigelow holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston College, an MBA from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management and an honorary doctorate from University of New Haven.

The talk is part of the Iona’s series, Advancing Ethical and Moral Leadership, and is sponsored by the college’s School of Business. Iona president Joseph E. Nyre launched the series to give practical examples of ethical leadership to young people.

Nyre said that the Bigelows exemplify the type of business ethics he hopes to instill in his students, adding that Bigelow Tea is a “perfect example” of a company that proves that success and ethics are not mutually exclusive.

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hether you’re saving for retirement or simply putting your money to work, a diversified investment portfolio is important. Although it doesn’t guarantee against loss, diversification is a widely advised approach to reaching long-range financial goals while minimizing risk.

There’s one way to diversify your portfolio that’s gained some major steam in recent months. Late last year, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (the PATH Act). One of the law’s key provisions imbued qualified small business (QSB) stock with a substantial tax benefit that investors should consider in their efforts to achieve optimal diversification.

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?

A provision of the Internal Revenue Code allows noncorporate taxpayers to exclude from gross income a certain percentage of gains realized from QSB stock – under specified rules and limits, of course.

To this end, the PATH Act made permanent the exclusion of 100 percent of the gain on the sale or exchange of QSB stock acquired and held for more than five years.

The stock in question must have been acquired after Sept. 27, 2010, though smaller exclusions are available for QSB stock acquired earlier. In addition, the PATH Act permanently extended a rule that eliminates QSB stock gain as a preference item for alternative minimum tax purposes.

WHAT ARE THE RULES?

As straightforward as the PATH Act’s changes may seem, the rules for excluding gains from QSB stock remain fairly complex.

So be sure you understand all requirements before you invest and then seek to exclude any gains on your federal tax return.

For starters, to qualify as QSB stock, the stock in question must have been issued after Aug. 10, 1993, by a C corporation with no more than $50 million in gross assets before and immediately after issuance. Furthermore, the issuing company needs to have at least 80 percent of its assets (by value) in one or more qualified trades or businesses. Notably, this requirement excludes several types of businesses, such as: ■ Professional and personal services,

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Banking and other financial services, Farming, ■ Restaurants and ■ Hotels.

The QSB stock rules also stipulate that the stock in question must have been acquired on original issuance (directly or through an underwriter) by a noncorporate taxpayer in exchange for money or property (other than stock) or as compensation for services.

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IS THE TIMING RIGHT?

The high amount of the QSB stock exclusion might inspire many investors to leap at the chance to claim it. But anyone who may think about cashing in stock and buying newly issued stock to take advantage of the now-permanent 100 percent exclusion should think again.

Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code contains explicit rules disqualifying stock if the company redeems stock from you or a related person within two years before the new stock is issued. And to prevent any investor from acquiring new stock first and then selling old stock back to the company, the provision also disqualifies stock from tax-free treatment if the company redeems anyone’s stock within two years after the new stock is issued.

There are detailed rules on many other issues, including calculation of a corporation’s gross assets, evaluation of a corporation’s compliance with the active business requirement and treatment of stock held by partnerships and other pass-through entities. Also, the amount of gain you can exclude with any one corporate issuer is generally limited to the greater of $10 million or 10 times the adjusted basis of the QSB stock.

WHO CAN HELP?

Small businesses play an important role in the national economy. Because of this, the federal government looks to tax breaks such as the QSB stock exclusion to spur investment in companies of this size.

As an investor, you may look to QSB stock to more effectively diversify your portfolio while reaping the now substantial and permanent tax benefits.

This has been a general discussion for information only and is not intended as advice to anyone. The subject is complex, so check with your tax adviser before making any investments.

Norman G. Grill is managing partner of Grill & Partners LLC, certi�ied public accountants and advisers to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with of�ices in Fair�ield and Darien. He can be reached at 203-254-3880 or at N.Grill@GRILL1.com

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software or e-commerce, they said, ‘My gosh, I never knew that.’ ... These are not markets that clients think it’s illogical for us to be and they just didn’t know that we had this type of capability. But once they know, they are more than willing to consider us.”

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n a barrage of product announcements unleashed April 26, Pitney Bowes unveiled a new “commerce cloud” platform on which the Stamford-based company is pinning its latest hopes for new relevance as it fights attrition in its legacy mail services and technology businesses.

Pitney Bowes staged a launch event in New York City, featuring among other offerings a new SendPro application that lets smaller businesses pick shipment carriers by price and other parameters, whether FedEx, UPS, the U.S. Postal Service or others. Pitney Bowes says it is the first such application that is cloud-based, and gives smaller businesses the same tools available to online retailers and large shipping companies.

“We are reinventing our business by ... making it easier for our 1.5 million clients to identify, locate, communicate, ship and pay,” Marc Lautenbach, CEO of Pitney Bowes, said in a statement. “This broadens our addressable market from the $4 billion mailing market into the growing $40 billion digital commerce and shipping market.”

Investors shrugged off the news, with Pitney Bowes shares flat the afternoon of the announcement at $21.22 on below-average trading volume. A Pitney Bowes spokesman did not provide immediate feedback on the early reaction Pitney Bowes has seen.

After bottoming out below $16.50 in mid-February, Pitney Bowes shares have staged a rally in the past two months, but remain well below their $28 post-recession peak in July 2014. Westport-based Iridian Asset Management was the company’s largest shareholder at last report with a 12 percent stake valued at more than $425 million as of January.

Pitney Bowes is scheduled to release its first-quarter results on May 3, and holds its annual meeting with shareholders on May 9 in Greenwich at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. In 2015, Pitney Bowes revenue fell 6 percent to below $3.6 billion, a drop stemmed in part by its global e-commerce fulfillment operations that increased sales 28 percent to $362 million, thanks to Pitney Bowes’ acquisition of New York City-based BorderFree.

In a bid to boost its profile, Pitney Bowes has been airing a new ad campaign portraying the company as “the craftsmen of commerce” and designed to widen perceptions of its capabilities.

“We found ... we have less awareness in our markets than we thought,” Lautenbach told investment analysts in a February conference call. “Where I have talked to clients and described to them our capabilities and

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ASK ANDI

BY ANDI GRAY

Learning to meet consistently and productively We’re trying hard to meet regularly, but we get interrupted by the usual stuff — urgent client needs, employees needing help, a team member is out sick, etc.

When we get a chance to meet, we need to be more on point so that we cover everything in the time available. I’m doing my best to make things better, but we’re not there yet. Got any suggestions?

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Consider an agreement to meet as a promise. Budget your time.

Make the most of every meeting. Be aware of the impressions you make. Get the most out of every meeting.

Setting a time and place to hold a meeting is a promise. Promises to employees are just as important, if not more important, than promises to customers, vendors and family. After all, customers will come and go.

Vendors will likely understand if you explain

there’s a problem. Family members don’t pay the bills. Do everything in your power to be on time — and prepared — for every meeting you agreed to hold or attend.

Employees really do watch what you do, as much or more than what you say.

According to meetings.org, 7 percent of communication is spoken. The rest comes from body language and tone. Walk into a meeting with your ducks in a row, ready to cover topics in the time allowed, knowing what you want to accomplish.

The way you approach meetings can set the tone for the entire management team. If things are rushed, interrupted, unfinished or haphazard, that can eat away at productivity.

Is that really what you want in your company? Would you prefer an organization that is thoughtful, respectful, taking measured risks and working together to complete tasks on time?

Consider the likely tone of the meeting.

If it’s a serious meeting, think about how you’ll insert some humor to lighten things up if needed. Prepare to hand out some welldeserved compliments to let everyone know you appreciate the efforts made to date.

A well-planned and well-executed meet-

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ing with great follow up can accomplish a lot.

Give every meeting the respect it deserves.

Plan ahead. Be on time. Follow up afterward.

Know what kind of meeting you’re planning to hold: updates, discovery, conclusion, education, information sharing, team building.

Encourage open debate when you want more insight on a topic. Encourage participants to voice their concerns. Know what kind of debate you’ll be in for by gathering input ahead of time. During the meeting, cut off debate before things get out of hand. Always show respect for differences of opinion.

If it’s a status update meeting, typically part of a weekly staff meeting, ask all participants to come prepared with a brief summary.

If it’s decision time, find out before the meeting whether people can live with a proposed solution. Resist jumping in prematurely to put a topic up for a vote. Lobby for consensus and know when it’s the right time to put a topic on the agenda.

Every meeting benefits from planning and recap. Set aside a half-hour to get prepared for every meeting. Know which items need progress reports. Make a list of new topics to cover. If you’re not willing to plan

for the meeting, consider canceling it.

Review the list of attendees and decide on what you want each person to contribute.

Shoot off an email to attendees reminding them of what they need to prepare so they’ll look good when it’s their turn to present.

Since people remember only 15 percent of what they hear, ask someone to be the note taker for each meeting. Circulate notes as soon as you’ve had time to review them — you’ll need to budget time to prepare before the meeting and also time to review afterward.

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Education Department launches new data website

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fter two years of development, the Connecticut Department of Education has launched a new interactive data portal, EdSight, to centrally locate, streamline and improve access to public school system information.

The site will allow education stakeholders to access and analyze data on dozens of topics including school finances, performance, staffing levels, enrollment, graduation rates and more.

The information can be sorted, filtered, and compared across schools and districts as well as across racial, ethnic, and gender lines and users can export the information for their own analysis.

Data can also be broken down by subgroups such as English languagelearners, special education students and students who receive free or reducedprice meals — something that the old

school profiles did not do, according to the Department of Education.

The site also provides documentation describing the source of the information as well as terms and definitions.

“School and district leaders, teachers, parents and policymakers rely on data every day to make informed decisions about public education in Connecticut,” said Dianna R. Wentzell, commissioner of the Department of Education. “Through increased transparency and ease of use, this new system will help us understand what we are doing well and where we need to focus efforts to make sure we are delivering on our promise to students.”

The cost of developing the new website was not available.

According to the Department of Education, the recent launch is only the first phase for the new data portal, and in the coming months additional information and reports will be made accessible to the public.

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BRIEFS GE COMPLETES SALE OF FRANCHISE FINANCE U.S. HOTEL BUSINESS General Electric’s goal of divesting itself of more than $200 billion worth of assets took another step forward April 25 with the announcement of the completion of the sale of its GE Capital’s Franchise Finance U.S. hotel business to Western Alliance Bank.

The deal, first announced in March, includes ending net investment (ENI) of approximately $1.3 billion and the majority of its hotel business employees.

GE Capital Franchise Finance specializes in financing mid-market operators with multiple locations in the restaurant industry.

Western Alliance Bank is the primary subsidiary of Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bancorporation, which holds more than $15 billion in assets.

Since announcing its $200 billion sell-off plan last year, GE has signed deals worth $166 billion; with the Western Alliance agreement, it has closed roughly $148 billion in deals.

GE POSTS MIXED RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER

GENERAL ELECTRIC REPORTED ON APRIL 22 a higher-than-expected quarterly profit, but profit in its industrials business declined.

The company lost $98 million, or $0.01 per share, for the period ending March 31, following a decline of $13.6 billion, or $1.35 per share, a year earlier. It attributed the loss largely to noncash charges from the sale of its GE Capital division.

Revenue for the quarter was up 6 percent to nearly $28 billion.

GE also said that organic revenue, excluding foreign exchange and discontinued operations, fell 1 percent in the first quarter, but is forecasting growth of 2 to 4 percent for 2016.

GE acquired grid businesses from French turbine-maker Alstom last fall for $10.3 billion. Its most recent Alstom development, announced April 21, will see it remodel a coalfired steam-turbine facility in Bridgeport Harbor with a 485-megawatt combined cycle plant.

For the quarter, GE’s oil and gas business posted an 18 percent revenue loss of $3.3 billion, with profit down 37 percent to $308 million. Its industrial operating gross profit margin was steady at 26.2 percent.

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Bridgeport-based People’s United Financial Inc. has reported first-quarter net income of $62.9 million, or $0.21 per share, meeting Wall Street expectations.

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Brew pub on track for Bethel station stop

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group of entrepreneurs hope to open a brew pub in the former Bethel train station, which they believe will bring a new demographic to the downtown.

A committee organized to review proposals for the station, which is owned by the town, has recommended the board of

selectmen begin lease negotiations with the business group.

The brew pub was selected from seven proposals including a church, bicycle shop, performing arts center and existing businesses looking to move.

Janice Chrzescijanek, Bethel’s economic development director and a review committee member, said proposals were studied with an eye toward businesses that would lead to area growth.

Christopher Sanzeni and Lisa Tassone hope to bring a brew pub to the former Bethel train station.

“A brew pub would bring something different downtown and add to the vibrant and thriving center we hope to create,” she said.

“We spoke with other towns in the area with microbreweries and the businesses turned out to be a fantastic draw. It could attract people to Bethel from around the state.”

Lisa Tassone, owner of La Zingara on PT Barnum Square in Bethel, and several partners have been discussing a brew pub when space at the station became available. Bethel Cycle closed last fall after operating in the building for about five years.

“As soon as we walked into the space we knew it was a perfect fit,” said Tassone, who opened La Zingara about 13 years ago.

Chris Sanzeni, an experienced brewer, said the historic building and the artistic nature of making beer is a perfect fit, adding Smirnoff vodka was produced for the first time in the building next door.

“We love the intimate feeling of downtown Bethel and the rich history of the area,” Sanzeni said. “Our goal is to add to what the

downtown already has. We can’t wait to start collaborating with other businesses in town.”

Tassone said brew pubs can attract a different clientele than bars and restaurants, and a number of breweries already are part of the Connecticut Beer Trail.

“Our hope is that we can attract a new demographic to the downtown that can then visit other businesses in Bethel,” she said.

“We really want to work hand-in-hand with the community to help the downtown grow and prosper.”

Other partners in the business include Kevin Arrington, assistant brewer, and Paul Mannion, owner of the Green Grunion food truck in Danbury.

Chrzescijanek said once lease negotiations are complete, the proposal would go before a public hearing before terms can be finalized.

Dirk Perrefort is a reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media. He can be reached at dperrefort@newstimes.com.

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Building relationships key to making money on social media

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any people are looking for the secret path to making money on social media. To some people, making money on social media is simple. To others, it’s an enigma.

Which products to promote, what discounts to offer and a bunch of similar thoughts swirl in the minds of many Internet marketers.

You don’t make money on social media by selling products all of the time. You do it by building relationships, and more specifically, building your email list. Out of all of the forms of online communication, email remains the top way to generate sales. If you can get your social media followers to become your subscribers, then you are poised to see that desired social media ROI. That leads to how to turn social media followers into subscribers. There are a variety of ways, but the best tactics are to pro-

mote your landing page and enable pop-ups on your blog. Every blog you promote to your social media audience can potentially get subscribers because the pop-up is in play.

CREATE A LANDING PAGE

Landing pages give visitors free content, a free video, or a discount in exchange for an email address. The more irresistible the offer is, the more email addresses you will get.

There are numerous online tools to create landing pages; pick the one that best suits your business’ needs.

PROMOTE THE LANDING PAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

I want as many of my social media followers as possible to become my subscribers.

That’s why 25 percent of my social media posts promote my landing pages. To offer my audience a free offer I know they will like, I consistently tweet digital marketing related posts and see which posts get the most engagement. More engagement indicates my audience wants more of that type of content. Then I’ll write a mini guidebook about that piece of content and offer it to

people who enter their email address on the landing page.

ENABLING POP-UPS ON YOUR BLOG

Love them or hate them, pop-ups get conversions. Within the first 5 to 10 seconds of someone visiting your blog, you can set the pop-up to appear automatically and promote a free offer. Just like virtually every other pop-up on the web, you get access to the free offer in exchange for an email address.

Pop-Up Domination and Pop-Up Ally are two tools that make it easy for you to create popups in a matter of minutes.

BONUS: CONTENT UPGRADES

Savvy bloggers will put an opt-in box at the bottom of every blog they write. While this technique works for growing your email list, the opt-in box usually promotes the same free offer. Someone reading a blog about blogging may scroll down and find the opt-in offering a blogging guidebook.

However, that same opt-in would appear for the Twitter-related blogs too.

At least, that’s the way most blogs are structured. Others provide content upgrades.

They are bonus content in addition to the blog you just read. Visitors who enjoyed reading your blog may see the content upgrade and enter their email address because they want that extra bit of information. Most of my content upgrades are shorter than the actual blogs. They summarize the blog, provide a checklist so the methods can be implemented, or provide additional insight.

A blog without content upgrades usually has a 20 percent conversion rate while some blogs with content upgrades have seen conversion rates above 60 percent. The reason is that the content upgrade strongly resonates with the blog that the visitor just read. When you have the content upgrades on your blog, you can then promote it via social media and grow your email list.

Marc Guberti is a senior at Fordham Preparatory School and a social media and business blogger and author. He’s on Twitter @MarcGuberti and can be reached by phone at 914-722-6005 or email at Marc@ MarcGuberti.com.

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THE LIST HOSPITALS

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Hospitals

Ranked by number of beds.

Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

1

St. Vincent's Medical Center

2

Western CT Health Network/ Danbury Hospital *

3

4

5

6

2800 Main St., Bridgeport 06606 576-6000 • stvincents.org

24 Hospital Ave., Danbury 06810 739-7000 • danburyhospital.org

Bridgeport Hospital **

(Part of Yale New Haven Health System) 267 Grant St., Bridgeport 06610 384-3000 • bridgeporthospital.org

Western CT Health Network/ Norwalk Hospital

34 Maple St., Norwalk 06856 852-2000 • norwalkhospital.org

Stamford Hospital

(Affiliate of the New York Presbyterian Healthcare System) 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 06904 276-1000 • stamfordhealth.org

Greenwich Hospital

(Member of Yale New Haven Health System) 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 06830 863-3000 • greenwichhospital.org

7

Silver Hill Hospital

8

St. Vincent's Behavioral Health Services

208 Valley Road, New Canaan 06840 800-899-4455 • silverhillhospital.org

47 Long Lots Road, Westport 06880 227-1251 • stvincents.org

CEO/president Medical director Year hospital established

Stuart G. Marcus MD, CEO Alon Ronen MD, James Gavin MD, and Peter Cimino MD, medical staff officers 1903

Dan DeBarba, president, Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital Matthew Miller MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer 1885

William M. Jennings Michael Ivy 1878

Number of beds

Total number of employees

Total number of 2015 admissions

473

3,500

NA

2,600

20,400 inpatient discharges between Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital

456

425 (including 42 licensed to Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital)

2,664

**

Areas of expertise include cardiology, surgery, orthopedics, radiology, emergency medicine, women’s health services, family services and behavioral health

Center for advanced orthopedic and spine care, treatment for digestive diseases, emergency and urgent care services, Praxair Cancer Center, Praxair Regional Heart and Vascular Center, radiology and diagnostic imaging and women's and children's services

Connecticut burn center (state's only nationally verified burn center), heart institute, NICU, state-designated primary stroke center, center for wound healing and hyperbaric machine, cancer institute and breast center, rehabilitation centers, high-risk maternity, center for sleep medicine, joint reconstruction center, stroke and trauma centers, geriatric and palliative care and women's care center

Michael J. Daglio, president, Norwalk Hospital Matthew A. Miller MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer 1893

366 (including 38 bassinets)

1,534

Emergency care center and urgent care, treatment for digestive diseases, 12,950 inpatient Komansky Cardiac and Vascular Care, orthopedics and neurospine department, radiology and diagnostic imaging, cancer center discharges and women's and children's services

Brian Grissler, president and CEO Sharon Kiely MD, senior vice president, medical affairs and chief medical officer 1896

305

2,400

Signature services include the Bennett Cancer Center, the orthopedic 14,848 inpatient and spine institute, the heart and vascular institute and women discharges and children's health

Norman G. Roth, president Spike Lipschutz MD, senior vice president and medical staff/chief medical officer 1903

206

1,500+

NA

Sigurd Ackerman MD, president and medical director 1931

129

300

2,245

Margaret Hardy RN, vice president and executive director Daniel S. Gottschall MD, senior vice president and chief clinical officer 1898

76

4,145

This list is a sampling of hospitals serving the region. If you would like to include your facility in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. *

19,815

Unique Services

In 2014, Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital transitioned to a single license, combining medical staffs, licensed beds and clinical systems.

Number includes 42 beds licensed under Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital.

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Residential programs, including addiction, adolescent, chronic pain and recovery center, co-occurring disorders, dialectical behavior therapy, eating disorders, persistent psychiatric disorders

Cardiology, including the Women at Heart program, surgery, oncology, orthopedics, radiology, emergency medicine, NICU, behavioral health, family services and women’s health services, including The Birthplace at St. Vincent’s, where midwives focus on a holistic approach to care and support during pregnancy, labor and birth

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Yale New Haven Health congratulates this year’s honorees including our own Doctors of Distinction.

Romelle J. Maloney, MD Zane Saul, MD Paul M. Sethi, MD Frank Walsh, MD Craig S. Werner, MD

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2016 DOCTORS OF DISTINCTION WINNERS PRESENTATION MAY 3 • THE VILLAGE AT WAVENY, NEW CANAAN Event to bene�it The Avielle Foundation THE DOCTORS OF DISTINCTION

ALL IN THE FAMILY CRAIG WERNER/ LINDA WERNER NorthEast Medical Group/ Endocrine Associates

LINDA and CRAIG WERNER have been doctors for more than 20 years. Both are dedicated to their practices, have a large following of patients, all while raising four children, ages 12 through 19 years old. If they aren’t caring for a patient, they can be found on the side of an athletic field watching their children play sports.

A board-certified endocrinologist practicing in the Bridgeport community, Linda Werner received a B.A.S. from Stanford University and went on to obtain her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the New England Deaconess Hospital where she met Craig Werner.

She completed a fellowship in endocrinology at the New England Medical Center and the Yale University School of Medicine. After graduating, Linda joined Iradj Nejad’s medical practice in Bridgeport, joined the staff at St. Vincent’s Medical Center and began a successful career in endocrinology; she is the division chief for endocrinology at the medical center.

Linda is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, the American Medical Association and the Fairfield County Medical Association.

Craig Werner is a board-certified interventional cardiologist practicing in the Trumbull community. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University and obtained his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at the New England Deaconess Hospital. After graduating, Werner joined the Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center in Bridgeport, the staff at St. Vincent’s Medical Center and started a successful career in diagnostic and interventional cardiology. A member of the American College of Cardiology and the Fairfield County Medical Association, Craig is a past member of the medical executive committee at St. Vincent’s.

Free Clinic in Norwalk, which serves low-income children and adults without health insurance. Winter, a volunteer for more than 20 years, took on the medical director role in 2015 after retiring as chief of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Norwalk Hospital. He provides guidance on clinic policies and procedures and plays a pivotal role in volunteer recruitment. Winter served on AmeriCares board of directors from 2003 to 2014 and participated in 20 relief missions. His volunteer work has taken him to more than 20 countries, including North Korea, Haiti and Uganda. Winter continues to work overseas as director of global health

for Western Connecticut Health Network’s Norwalk campus. He is also a clinical professor of medicine at Yale University and an adjunct professor of medicine at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Winter has received numerous awards for his contributions to medicine and international relief work. Winter earned a medical degree from Cornell University Medical College, a Master of Science degree in systems analysis and synthesis from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from the University of Illinois. He completed a residency in internal medicine at The New York Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering and a pulmonary fellowship at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

ZANE K. SAUL received his undergraduate degree from Ursinus College in Pennsylvania and his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. He completed his internship and residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center in 1988, and completed his fellowship in infectious diseases at Hackensack Medical Center in New Jersey in 1990.

He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and infectious diseases. Saul went to the Bridgeport area to practice internal medicine and infectious diseases, eventually forming Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease Associates in Stratford with Drs. David Lobo and Goran Miljkovic. Over the past 25-plus years, Saul has

become one of the most respected infectious diseases physicians in the area. He is the chief of infectious diseases at Bridgeport Hospital as well as chairman of the infection control committee and the epidemiologist for the hospital. He has served on multiple hospital and community committees and is a clinical instructor at Yale University School of Medicine. Saul is a dedicated educator of peer physicians, medical students and residents, nurses and administrators and is consistently rated as one of the most outstanding educators by students and residents and consistently highly rated with respect to patient satisfaction in the state.

PAUL SETHI is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports

(cleaning) to lower the risk of surgical infection, development of a new technique to repair chronic or weakened biceps tendons and the evaluation of surgical needles in tendon surgery to establish international guidelines on needle use. A graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, Sethi received his residency training in orthopedic surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, and completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Institute in Los Angeles. He served as orthopedic consultant to the Los Angeles Dodgers and was assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings and the University of Southern California football team.

STEPHEN WINTER is medical director of the Bob Macauley AmeriCares

CARING FOR ALL STEPHEN WINTER AmeriCares Free Clinic

CARING FOR ALL ZANE SAUL Bridgeport Hospital

CUTTING EDGE PAUL SETHI Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists PC

medicine conditions of the elbow, knee and shoulder at Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) in Greenwich. A leading research physician, Sethi speaks at academic and instructional medical conferences in the U.S. and abroad. His research on surgical advances for the shoulder, elbow and knee are regularly published in leading medical journals, including the Journal for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Arthroscopy and the Journal of American Academy for Orthopaedic Surgery. As president of the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education, Sethi’s research has included the establishment of better methods for surgical skin preparation

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THE DOCTORS OF DISTINCTION

ago with the goal of empowering women, which means going beyond just providing quality care to all patients. “Women are the gatekeepers of the family, “ she says. “Educating women about their health is very important to me.” Maloney’s medical reach extends from her work as an OB/GYN specialist and attending physician at Greenwich Hospital and Northeast Medical Group, part of Yale New Haven Health System, to her service in the greater community. She serves on the board of the Fairfield County

American Heart Association, where she works to combat the number-one cause of death in Connecticut — cardiovascular disease and stroke. She is also a member of the Mavis and Ephraim Hawthorne Golden Krust Bakery Foundation Board and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, both of which provide scholarships to college-bound students. Maloney received her medical degree from East Tennessee State University and completed her OB/ GYN residency at New York Medical College. She has been listed by Castle Connolly as a top physician in New York.

NOEL I. ROBIN presently serves as chairman of medicine at Stamford Hospital, a position he has held since 1973. He is also professor of clinical medicine and associate dean at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, representing Stamford Hospital as a major teaching campus of Columbia. Prior to Stamford Hospital, Robin had been assistant director of medicine at Cambridge Hospital and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. Born in Brooklyn, Robin received his B.A. in chemistry from Hofstra University and his MD from SUNY Downstate

Medical Center in Brooklyn. His residency training in internal medicine was at Long Island Jewish Hospital followed by a fellowship in endocrinology at Harvard Medical School and Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. He has received numerous awards, including Mastership in the American College of Physicians, the Laureate Award and the Thornton Award of the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Robin has been a visiting professor of medicine at Ben Gurion University in Beersheba, Israel, the University of Pisa and the University of Florence in Italy.

FRANCIS X. WALSH has been a physician for more than four decades and, at age 74, has one of the busiest practices in nephrology and internal medicine in Greenwich. In addition to his private practice, he sees patients six days a week at The Nathaniel Witherell, the short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care center in Greenwich. For the past 42 years, Walsh has been a member of Witherell’s medical staff and served as the facility’s medical director since 2008, overseeing 20 doctors and supervising the quality of medical care for 185-plus residents and rehab patients. An attending physician at Greenwich

Hospital, where he has been the director of nephrology since 1974, Walsh was chief of the medical staff from 1994-97 and assistant chief from 1990-93. He is also the medical director at The Mews in Greenwich and has provided medical expertise to a long list of facilities, including Greenwich Woods Nursing Home and Waveny House in New Canaan.

Walsh received his medical school degree from New York Medical College in 1967, served his internship and residency at Greenwich Hospital (1967-70), and completed his Fellowship in nephrology at Duke University Medical Center in 1972.

St. Vincent’s MultiSpecialty Group

ALBERT DIMEO is the chief of robotic and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. DiMeo attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He went on to train in general and cardiothoracic surgery at New York Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Following his training, he worked in Des Moines at the Iowa Heart Center before returning to St. Vincent’s. In addition to an extensive cardiac surgical practice, including trans-catheter valve replacement, DiMeo

has an expert designation in robotic surgery with a special emphasis in thoracic oncology. He is also very involved in minimally invasive atrial fibrillation ablation techniques and has served as a trainer and proctor in these surgical techniques. He has been involved in international medical travel, working with the Hearts Around the World organization in China, Cuba, and in Vietnam, where he performed the first minimally invasive mitral valve surgery in that country. His experience in teaching and performing cardiac operations in the developing world have been among his most rewarding experiences as a physician.

PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE

KYLE BILODEAU is a third-year MD candidate at the Frank H. Netter

underserved areas of Kenya. He has also participated in medical mission trips to Tanzania and India.

Prior to medical school, he worked as an emergency medical technician and then a paramedic from 2010 to 2014 in Waterbury and New Haven and was employed by Yale New Haven Hospital as an American Heart Association and paramedic instructor.

FEMALE TRAILBLAZER ROMELLE MALONEY Greenwich Hospital

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT NOEL I. ROBIN Stamford Health

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT FRANCIS X. WALSH The Nathaniel Witherell

NO LAND TOO FAR ALBERT DIMEO

KYLE BILODEAU

Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Quinnipiac University

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

ROMELLE MALONEY became an OB/GYN specialist more than 25 years

MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical science from Quinnipiac University and is a co-founder and director of FACES Inc., a project-based nonprofit organization with the initial goal of creating opportunities and sustainable solutions to issues facing orphaned children in

DR. JEREMY RICHMAN has extensive research experience that spans the range from neuroscience and neuropsychopharmacology to cardiovascular biology, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, immunology and inflammation and kidney disease.

He has worked in the research and drug discovery arena for more than two decades and is passionate about helping people live happier and healthier lives. Richman is dedicated to reaching out and educating youth and believes the future relies on their imaginations. This is manifest in his teaching martial arts, biology, neuroscience and rock climbing to children and teens for the past 25 years. Most importantly, he believes it is critical to empower youth to advocate for themselves and their peers when it comes to brain health and brain illnesses. Toward this end, Richman and his wife, Jennifer Hensel, started the Avielle Foundation, committed to preventing violence and building compassion through brain health research, community engagement and education.

JUDGES

DR. J. DAVID HADDOX

DR. MARSHAL PERIS

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Fairfield County

DOCTORS of DISTINCTION

Saluting those who go beyond the diagnosis

2016

You are cordially invited to the elegant reception and awards ceremony where the distinguished doctors who have won will be presented their awards in the following categories: CARING FOR ALL Stephen Winter AmeriCares Free Clinics

Zane Saul Bridgeport Hospital

CUTTING EDGE

Paul Sethi Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, PC

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Francis X. Walsh The Nathaniel Witherell

Noel I. Robin Stamford Health

ALL IN THE FAMILY

PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE

Kyle Bilodeau Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Quinnipiac University

Craig Werner/Linda Werner NorthEast Medical Group/Endocrine Associates

NO LAND TOO FAR

Albert DiMeo St. Vincent’s MultiSpecialty Group

MAY 3 | 5:30 P.M. KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Romelle Maloney Greenwich Hospital

EVENT TO BENEFIT:

Jeremy Richman Founder and CEO, The Avielle Foundation

“Main Street” at The Village at Waveny New Canaan

CO-FOUNDERS

FEMALE TRAILBLAZER

SPONSORS

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SUPPORTER

Congratulations to St. Vincent’s Medical Center’s

2016 Doctors of Distinction

Albert DiMeo, MD

Craig Werner, MD / Linda Werner, MD

No Land Too Far Award

All In The Family Award

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BY ANDREW A. GLICKSON

Y

How a simple leasing issue becomes complicated

our medical practice has four months left on its lease and you must relocate. You find a great space in another building, but it needs extensive reconfiguration, which will take the landlord two months. The term of the new lease will begin when this “fit-up” is complete.

Three months later, the fit-up is not complete, for reasons beyond the landlord’s control — maybe a transport strike or a shortage of special equipment or uncooperative building inspectors. Your situation has become urgent. You and your patients need to know where your office will be, so you find an alternative space. It’s inferior, but it will be ready in a week. You tell the landlord of the first space, “deal’s off.” The landlord says, “Nonsense, your lease doesn’t allow you to walk away.” Now what?

If the lease didn’t specify whether or when the parties — both parties — were permitted to walk away if the space wasn’t ready on time, then the drafters committed a surprisingly common error: a contingency with no deadline and no prescribed consequence for failure of the contingency. The beginning of a lease term might depend on fulfillment of many possible contingencies. Perhaps, the landlord has yet to acquire the property

or perhaps the tenant needs licensure to use the space.

How do leases get written without the vital deadline? Perhaps the landlord’s attorney had inserted a deadline in the first draft, allowing the tenant to walk away if the space wasn’t ready within four months (a penalty for late delivery, often requested by tenants and just as often resisted by landlords, is no substitute for the deadline). Then, the landlord told its attorney that the four-month deadline should be extendable for reasons beyond the landlord’s control, a reasonable qualification. When the attorney conscientiously insisted on a deadline, even if effective after the “force majeure” extension, the landlord said, “I don’t want to give the tenant an out, forget the deadline.”

This happens frequently. I dont suggest that the deadline be unrealistic, but the deadline adds clarity and aids enforceability.

If only the tenant (not the landlord) could walk away if the space wasn’t ready by the deadline, the lease might be considered to suffer from a “lack of mutuality.”

Don’t expect to argue this traditional technicality too successfully, but reasonable mutuality is another commonsense support for enforceability.

Alternatively, we might hear about the

“rule against perpetuities,” an even more ancient principle that was designed to invalidate grants that might vest (if ever) too far into the future. Attorneys have been scratching their respective heads over this rule for centuries and Hollywood scriptwriters use it for plot twists. Remember “Body Heat” in 1981? Now, after centuries of judicial resistance and some statutory refinements, it is applied infrequently.

In a 2003 Connecticut case, a landlord and its tenant disagreed seven years after signing the lease, over whether the lease term had begun or could ever begin. The court mentioned the rule against perpetuities, but dismissed its application out of hand, preferring simply to determine the commencement date.

Although courts nationwide resist applying the rule against perpetuities, they also frown upon any lease that looks “perpetual.”

In a 2015 Connecticut case, the lease provided for a one-year term, but also for automatic, one-year renewals until either party gave notice of termination at least 60 days before the end of the then-current term.

When, six years later, the tenant attempted to terminate in midterm, the landlord sued for the balance of the current year’s rent. Noting that “courts do not favor perpetual leases,”

the court ruled for the tenant, citing a 1975 case that invalidated a self-renewing lease under which only the tenant had the right to terminate.

In my view, the 2015 case was wrongly decided. The landlord in the 1975 case was potentially stuck forever, but in the 2015 case neither party was stuck perpetually. Once it gave a timely nonrenewal notice, either party could get out of the lease at the end of the then-current, one-year term.

My point is not that non-attorney landlords and tenants should delve into these technical principles. Rather, they should regard them as common sense reminders to avoid loose ends. We should avoid any lease arrangement that “seems perpetual.”

More generally, though, each party should attend carefully to the practical impact of lease contingencies, not only on itself but also on the other party. Leaving loose ends to resolution in court is too unpredictable and expensive.

Andrew A Glickson is a member of the real estate department at Pullman & Comley LLC, who frequently represents landlords and tenants in lease matters. His principal of�ice is in Stamford. He can be reached at aglickson@ pullcom.com.

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espite the talk of urbanization drawing the millennial generation to the cities, the Fairfield County and regional residential housing markets are showing significant growth with records being broken quarterly, bucking the trend of suburban flight to the cities.

“Sales activity in outlying suburbs is rising rapidly to unusually high levels,” said Jonathan Miller, president and CEO of the Manhattan real estate consulting and appraisal firm Miller Samuel Inc. “We had the most sales in Fairfield County in a decade for the first quarter,” said Miller, who

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authored the recent first-quarter market report issued by the Manhattan-based real estate firm Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

According to the report, firstquarter sales of single family homes and condominiums in Fairfield County were at 1,961, an 8.7 percent increase over the 1,804 homes sold in the same period in 2015.

The average sale price also was up, rising 4 percent from an average of $649,085 in Q1 2015 to $675,198 in the first quarter this year. The median or midlevel sale price in Q1 2016 was $382,000 — a 6.5 percent increase over the Q1 2015 median of $358,750 "The city, especially the rental market, has hit some sort of affordability threshold where the rental market is starting to level off at very high levels and many of those would-be renters are becoming first-time buyers or just buyers in Westchester and Fairfield” counties, said Miller.

Miller described New York City as a bowl of water spilling over its edges. Population growth is five years ahead of census projections and employment levels are growing at a record pace with the highest number of employees currently working in New York City in its history, he said.

Rents and housing prices are at record or near-record levels. And housing being built for rent or for sale is aimed at the luxury end of the market due to high land prices, he said.

“The term luxury has now been replaced with super luxury,” Miller said.

The trend is running contrary to widely held views that a new wave of urbanism is replacing a preference for suburban living.

“After the financial crisis, it was all about new urbanism and the city, and the suburbs were sort of left over from a different era, when in fact the suburbs are competition for the city and what we are seeing

Demand is rising for Fairfield luxury homes like that at 4 Pecksland Road in Greenwich. Photo by Tim Lee

now are the early stages of the suburbs taking some of the demand from the city,” Miller said. “This is the suburban moment.”

It is not that the 20- and 30-year-olds of the millennial generation don’t want to live in the city; they just can’t afford it in today’s economy, he said.

“Millennial wages are falling because their jobs are less about careers and more about retail and other lower-paying service jobs,” he said. “Intentions or hopes are one thing, but affordability is quite another thing. We need to see a shift in the wages they are being paid for them to make a big impact.”

The new economic and housing paradigm is having a significant impact on the Fairfield County housing market, according to a first-quarter market report

by William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty.

Overcrowding in New York City schools is also driving families from Manhattan and Brooklyn into Fairfield, said William Larkin, a brokerage sales manager in New Canaan for William Pitt Sotheby’s International, in the report. Those

buyers are looking for “the perfect package” home that’s competitively priced and move-in ready.

“Today’s buyer is well-educated on the dynamics of the market, and highly concerned about overspending, especially when considering a home’s future resale value,” Larkin said in the report. “The hottest price range tends to be around $1.25 million to $2 million, where properties are experiencing multiple bids. As in the top end, if that price is perceived to be even a little off, the property won’t sell.”

High-end sellers in towns such as New Canaan, Greenwich, Darien, Fairfield, Southport and Westport have become highly tuned to properly pricing their homes and this has had a trickle-down effect on the lower end of the Fairfield County market, Larkin said.

The first-quarter housing market in the northern part of the county was strongest in the lowest price categories, according to the Sotheby’s report. In Ridgefield, for example, 63 percent of all sales in the first quarter were for properties priced under $599,000. Data on pending sales, however, suggest

that the second quarter will see more activity in higher price ranges.

Among single-family homes priced up to $799,000, there was a 6 percent increase in sales in this year’s frist quarter compared with Q1 2015, from 937 homes sold to 995. In the price range of $800,000 to just under $1.5 million, 189 homes sold in the first three months this year, a 10 percent increase from the same period last year.

Bidding wars are frequent, particularly in the lower end of the housing market in close proximity to New York City, said Roberto Vannucchi, Douglas Elliman executive vice president for Connecticut and Westchester County.

With more inventory than there are buyers and New York City parents about to find out whether their children were accepted into their desired schools for the fall, brokers at Sotheby’s expect more buyers to enter the Fairfield County market as the spring house-shopping season hits full swing and drive an overall softening of prices.

“It’s a great time to be a buyer,” Vannucchi said.

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BY EDWARD JORDAN

GE’s move will have lasting effect on county real estate market

G

E’s decision to relocate its headquarters from a suburban campus in Fairfield to Boston brings a visible trend — corporate tenants leaving suburban properties behind for urban centers — into our own backyard. Data from Real Capital Analytics Inc., a commercial real estate data firm, shows a 125 percent increase in the values of commercial properties in central business districts, as opposed to their suburban counterparts that rose only 43 percent, over the past decade. As companies increasingly opt to position themselves in tech-savvy cities with access to the skilled and highly educated workforces they seek to move their businesses forward, suburban communities find themselves with large, vacant commercial properties waiting for investors to give them new life.

Adaptive reuse of these large, suburban corporate campuses gives way to new multioffice units and a different mix of tenants in the business community. Oftentimes, real estate investors who already have a deep presence in the community and other commercial real estate assets locally find these opportunities to reposition assets for new

uses attractive. However, attracting a group of smaller tenants to occupy the former GE campus is not enough to mitigate a lasting impact on the Fairfield County economy.

PROJECTED IMPACT

The relocation of at least 200 executive jobs from Fairfield to Boston will undoubtedly make its biggest impact in the shortto mid-term on the single-family residential market. Adding excess inventory to an already crowded market — where singlefamily homes and condos for sale averaged 150 days on the market in Q4-2015, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices — will have a trickle down impact on existing retail and restaurants throughout the county. With retailers looking at purchasing power within a 3-mile radius of their chosen location when deciding where to open, these impending departures also inhibit the county’s ability to attract new retailers to contribute to their tax base. Not to mention the ensuing downward pressure on asking rates for vacant Fairfield County office space. Asking rents have already begun trending downward in both Fairfield and Hartford counties, and CoStar reported a 4.9 percent increase in retail vacancy rates

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for shopping centers in these markets for the fourth quarter of 2015.

CLASS A VS. CLASS B HOUSING

With hundreds of high-paying executive positions poised to leave Fairfield County, the Class A single- and multifamily housing market stands to take the biggest hit.

Despite the negative economic impact, the Class B and Class C housing markets stand to see little or no impact from GE’s departure. The demand for workforce level multifamily housing is strong, as national homeownership remains at historic lows, and the B and C market has seen little new construction this cycle. As a result, multifamily rents and occupancy continue to post gains in this asset class. Further, sales of Class B, and even Class C, apartment buildings in Connecticut are still going strong and retail and multifamily assets in these classes aren’t significantly threatened by the loss of GE. These markets represent opportunities for real estate investors to still get returns, raise rents and increase occupancy rates in submarkets throughout Connecticut.

A NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

The lure of urban centers is being felt in more than just Fairfield County. Much

like corporate tenants, young professionals, mid-career professionals and retirees are opting for multifamily dwellings in urban centers over suburban homeownership. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and CoStar reveals Q4-2015 homeownership rates fell below the 25-year average (1982-2006) for all ages except the 65 and older demographic. Data further show baby boomers and seniors flocking to rental properties, with 1.9 million new rental households established among the 55 to 64 demographic as of Q3-2015.

While GE’s departure from Fairfield will call for a reinvigoration of the business community, markets such as New Haven are great examples of successful reinvention to attract businesses. During the past five to six years the city has made a concerted effort to become more business-friendly and it is now one of the strongest investment real estate markets in the state.

Edward Jordan founded Northeast Private Client Group in 2010, an investment real estate �irm with of�ices in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. He can be reached at ejordan@ northeastpcg.com.

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BRIEFS FORECLOSURE, DELINQUENCY RATES IMPROVING IN A COMPARISON WITH THE previous year, fewer mortgages are going into foreclosure or delinquency in Fairfield County’s largest cities of Bridgeport, Stamford and Norwalk, though the rates for both metrics remain above the national average, according to data presented by the California-based data and analytics company, CoreLogic.

According to the data, among the three cities outstanding mortgage loan foreclosures have fallen from 2.12 percent in February 2015 to 1.71 percent in February 2016, though foreclosure activity remains above the national February 2016 rate of 1.13 percent, which dropped from 1.46 percent in February 2015.

Statewide the February 2016 foreclosure rate of 1.75 percent is on par with the tri-city rate. It has decreased along a similar trajectory falling from 2.11 percent in February 2015.

The percent of homes in Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford that are more than

90 days delinquent on their mortgage has fallen more rapidly than the foreclosure rate, decreasing from 5.05 percent in February 2015 to 3.90 percent in February 2016.

The delinquency rate is below the statewide rate of 4.26 percent, which dropped from 5.49 percent in February 2015.

However, the tri-city delinquency rate is above the national rate of 2.16 percent in February 2016, a decrease of 0.82 percent from a rate of 3.98 percent in February 2015.

CONNECTICUT CASH HOME SALES LAG BEHIND NATIONAL AVERAGE

Newly released data reveals that cash home sales in the Bridgeport-StamfordNorwalk area in January made up 28 percent of total home sales, compared with a national average of 35.5 percent.

The figures, provided by global property information, analytics and data-enabled services provider CoreLogic, represent a 6.0 percent decrease compared with January 2015. The national figure was also down, by 4.2 percent from January 2015’s 39.7 percent.

Alabama led the nation in cash sales share in January with 53.1 percent, followed

by Florida (49.1 percent), New York (47.4 percent), Mississippi (45.8 percent) and West Virginia (45.8 percent).

The national cash sales share figure

peaked in January 2011, when cash deals reached 46.6 percent.

Real estate-owned (REO) sales had the largest cash sales share in January 2016 at 59.8 percent, followed by resales (35 percent), short sales (31.7 percent) and newly constructed homes (17 percent). Although the percentage of all-cash REO transactions remained high, they accounted for just 7.8 percent of all sales in January 2016; in January 2011 the category recorded 23.9 percent of total home sales.

SL GREEN ANNOUNCES $41 MILLION SALE OF GREENWICH OFFICE BUILDING

SL Green Realty Corp., New York City’s largest commercial property owner, is selling the 121,500-square-foot office property at 500 West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich for a gross sale price of $41 million, or $337 per square foot. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2016.

“This transaction is a continuation of our plan to strategically monetize assets that are not core to SL Green and generate incremental equity proceeds that can be applied to the company’s balance sheet,” said SL Green Co-Chief Investment Officer Isaac Zion.

As of March 31, SL Green held interests in 121 Manhattan buildings totaling 47.7 million square feet, as well as in 31 suburban buildings totaling 4.9 million square feet in

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At the event, the team will present its annual Michael Seri Award in honor of the late Michael Seri, for his dedication and sportsmanship, and perpetuating community partnerships.

Foster, voted the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1977, was a member of Cincinnati’s “Big Red Machine” teams that won World Series titles in 1975 and 1976. His career spanned from 1969 to 1986 with the Reds, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets and Chicago White Sox. He was a founding member and the inaugural commissioner of the NECBL. Reservations for the June 10 event are required. For more information, visit danburywesterners.com or contact Westerners president Paul Schaffer at 203-241-4655.

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS RELEASED Skar LLC, et al., Redding. Released

by Robert N. Sensale. $2.1 million in favor of Citibank NA, Sioux Falls, S.D. Property: 162 Boggs Hill Road, Newtown. Filed March 29.

BANKRUPTCIES State Drive-In Cleaners Inc., 224 Post Road East, Westport. Chapter 11. Assets: $0 to $50,000. Liabilities: $100,000 to $500,000. Creditors: Imperial Plaza LLC, $228,000; Sovereign Bank NA, $124,000; Bank of America; $24,000; Petro Oil, $23,999. Type of business: Limited liability company.

Debtor’s attorney: Thomas V. Battaglia Jr., Stratford. Case no. 5:16-bk-50502.

Filed April 12.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL A Emerson Construction LLC, contractor for Domus Kids Inc. Remodel a bathroom in an existing commercial space at 225 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

AP Construction, contractor for Stamford Square Associates. Perform a tenant fit-out in an existing commercial space at 3001 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

A Pappajohn Company, Norwalk, contractor for TRNEF III 2777 Summer Street LLC. Renovate a main entry lobby garage at 2777 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $185,000.

Filed between April 11 and April 15.

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A Team General Contracting and Development LLC, contractor for Patriot National Bank. Alter the interior of an existing commercial space to create a new office space at 999 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2.5 million. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Acme Sign Co., contractor for University Veterinary Specialists Inc. Install wall signs on an existing commercial space at 880 Canal St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Acme Sign Co., contractor for Collins Plaza West LLC. Install a new sign on the property of an existing commercial space at 2001 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

AMEC Carting LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Greenwich Skating Club.

Demolish a commercial clubhouse at 15 Cardinal Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 2016.

Amelaine Realty Co. Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Install dressing rooms and change the flooring in an existing commercial space at 1026 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $31,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Baywater Properties, Darien, contractor for self. Replace the storefront sign at 1021 Boston Post Road, Darien.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 7.

Belle Haven Club, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add temporary tents, lights and outlets to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 100 Harbor Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000.

Filed April 2016.

Cebulski Construction Inc., Bridgeport, contractor for Firetree Ltd. Renovate a rehab center in an existing commercial space at 17 Quintard Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed April 14.

City of Stamford, contractor for self. Install temporary tents property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 1347 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $0. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

City of Stamford, contractor for self.

Install a new sign on the property of an existing commercial space at 148 Magee Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,995. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

City of Stamford, contractor for self.

Enclose a cubicle in an existing commercial space to create an office at 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Del Vecchio, Daniel, Greenwich, contractor for Mill Beech LLC. Add partition walls to an existing commercial space at 255 Mill St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed April 2016.

Norwalk Museum Partnership LLC, Stamford, contractor for self.

Replace the tenant in an existing commercial space at 41 N. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed April 13.

Glazer Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add new framing to an existing commercial space at 194 Perry Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed April 13.

Nuconn Dismantling LLC, contractor for AG-GCS Shippan Landing Owner LLC. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 208 Harbor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $650,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Gnandt, Greg J., contractor for First Presbyterian Church of Stamford. Replace the trim work outside of the parish at 1101 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Greenwich Academy, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add lights, outlets and cooking equipment for a special event on the property of an existing commercial space at 200 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 2016.

Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Greenwich, contractor for the town of Greenwich. Add lights, outlets and cooking equipment for a special event on the property of an existing commercial space at 90 Harding Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed April 2016.

Head of Harbor South LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a new commercial superstructure at 6 Smith St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1.1 million. Filed April 5.

Horton Group LLC, contractor for RA 225 High Ridge LLC. Demolish three open offices in an existing commercial space at 225 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000.

Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Italian Center of Stamford Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Add temporary tents, lights and outlets to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate a corridor in an existing commercial space at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate a corridor in an existing commercial space at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate stairs in a perk at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Nuconn Dismantling LLC, contractor for AG-GCS Shippan Landing Owner LLC. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 208 Harbor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $37,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Pavarini North East Construction Co. Inc., contractor for Stamford Exit 9 III LLC. Add convenience restrooms closer to the studios at 1 Blachley Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $212,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Pavarini North East Construction Co. Inc., contractor for 120-C Long Ridge LLC. Perform a tenant fit-out in an existing commercial space at 120 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $122,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Petretti & Associates LLC, contractor for TSI Realty Co. Perform a tenant fit-out in an existing commercial space at 120 Hamilton Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Petretti & Associates LLC, contractor for TSI Realty Co. Remove the generator in an existing commercial space at 120 Hamilton Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Rolando, Roldan, Greenwich, contractor for Nutmeg Investment Partners LLC. Alter the interior of a mixeduse building at 48 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,000.

Filed April 2016.

Signature Construction Group of Connecticut Inc., contractor for 300 Atlantic Street Owner LLC. Reduce an existing commercial space to core at 300 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

South Norwalk Community, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a new classroom and remove four small offices at 98 S. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 14.

St. Lukes Foundation Inc., New Canaan, contractor for self. Alter the classrooms in an existing commercial space at 377 N. Wilton Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $255,000. Filed April 14.

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Joy Simpson Edith. Add temporary tents, lights and outlets to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 50 Vista Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed April 2016.

Town of Greenwich, Greenwich, contractor for self. Demolish a basement office in an existing commercial space at 299 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed April 2016.

TR Sono Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Replace the tenant in an existing commercial space at 99/101 Washington St., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 5.

Turner Construction Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, contractor for Norwalk Hospital. Renovate an existing commercial space at 34 Maple St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $278,000. Filed April 8.

Venco LLC, Trumbull, contractor for John Street Properties Ltd. Add to an entrance and door of an existing commercial space at 134 Main St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 22.

WBCT Inc., Stamford, contractor for the town of Greenwich. Add showers and bathrooms to an existing commercial space at 70 Parsonage Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $177,599.

Filed April 2016.

Westchester Electrical Systems Corp., contractor for Clarks Hill Shopping LLC. Reduce an existing commercial space to core at 806 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,100. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Young Developers LLC, contractor for the city of Stamford. Install scaffolding in an existing commercial space at 1125 Cove Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $405,900. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Zubrinsky, Fred, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 30-36 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000.

Filed April 13.

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Renovate the existing building and relocate the interior partitions in an existing single-family residence at 155 Ocean Drive West, Stamford. Estimated cost: $237,500. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

50 Sumner Rd LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Repair and replace the siding and roofing in an existing single-family residence at 50 Sumner Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed April 2016.

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HALLORAN & SAGE WESTPORT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS The Westport office of law firm Halloran & Sage LLP recently celebrated 20 years in business. The office first opened in 1996 with three on-site attorneys and has since grown to house 20 counsel, including Stephen P. Fogerty and Robert A. Rhodes, two of the found-

ing attorneys. Founded in 1935, Halloran & Sage LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 80 years of legal experience. The firm has offices in Westport, Hartford, Danbury, Middletown, New Haven and New London, as well as Washington, D.C.

LOMNITZER JOINS TD BANK Charles L. Lomnitzer was named store manager of the TD Bank branch located at 235 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Lomnitzer’s responsibilities include new business development, consumer and business lending, managing personnel and overseeing the day-to-day operations. He has 30 years of banking experience, with a majority of those

years in management positions. Prior to joining TD Bank, Lomnitzer served at Chase Bank as first vice president, district manager, where he led consumer banking at 11 branches in the Greenwich/ Stamford area. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Sacred Heart University and a bachelor’s degree from Providence College.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING FIVE BANKERS PROMOTED AT WEBSTER THE BRUCE FEATURES THE ARTIVISM SALON Greenwich’s Bruce Museum and ARTTN Gallery – an online art gallery that strives to bring attention and action to pressing world issues – are presenting The Artivism Salon, Monday, May 9, 6:309:30 p.m., 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich. This Salon will feature the current “Free to Be” exhibit, which tells the interrelated stories of refugees and victims of human trafficking. Guests will listen to photographers, designers and abolitionists and network with leaders, philanthropists and artists. Attendance is limited to the first 100 tickets sold and each ticket sale includes a tax-deductible contribution to Not For Sale, a nonprofit that helps women and children to escape or avoid human trafficking. To purchase a ticket, visit theartivismsalon.splashthat.com.

Anthony Allen is half of the team behind ARTTN Gallery and its upcoming salon-style event, The Artivism Salon.

‘WALKING SCHOOL BUS’ PROMOTES ACTIVITY Coalition for Healthy Kids (CHK), Danbury Public Schools (DPS) and United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) are cosponsoring the “Walking School Bus,” an event promoting physical activity and school attendance, Wednesday, May 4. Children who attend Park Avenue Elementary School, parents and volunteers are asked to meet at the Danbury City Hall, 155 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury, at 7:30 a.m. to make the approximately one-mile walk to the school.

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton will make the opening remarks and join the walk.

UWWC, based in Stamford, is an organization that helps residents across Northern Fairfield County, Southern Litchfield County and the city of Stamford by focusing on education, income and health. CHK, a collaborative of UWWC and other community partners, strives to combat childhood obesity in the community.

For more, visit walkbiketoschool.org.

Waterbury-based Webster Bank promoted five bankers to senior vice president positions.

Frank Castagna, senior vice president, credit executive in the chief risk officer group joined Webster in 1998 as a senior underwriter and has 27 years of banking experience.

Karen Giusto-Iavasile, senior vice president, manager of underwriting and processing in the community bank, joined Webster in 1996 and has more than 30 years of mortgage banking experience.

Heidi Otton, senior vice president, manager, secondary markets in the community bank, joined Webster

in 2002 and over the next 14 years was promoted to several positions.

Gabe Rinaldi, senior vice president, project management in the chief information officer group, joined Webster in 2010 and has accepted several roles of increasing responsibility.

Eric Unger, senior vice president, physical communications in the chief information officer group, joined Webster as a senior project manager in 2010 but has served as a consultant for Webster’s expansion in New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut since 2001.

TINY MIRACLES FOUNDATION HOSTS ‘CLUB MIRACLES’ The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF) in Darien, an organization dedicated to supporting pre-term infants and their families in greater Fairfield County, is holding its 11th annual gala, “Club Miracles,” Friday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Inn at Longshore in Westport. This year’s gala co-chairwomen are both the parents of twins: Car-

rie Cromwell-Hunt of Westport and Valerie Saltzman of Monroe. The event will feature guest speaker Jane Geddes, professional golfer and mother of premature twins. Guests will enjoy appetizers and dinner and silent and live auctions. For more, visit ttmf.org.

TROY INSURANCE CHANGES OWNERSHIP Stamford-based Troy Insurance Inc., an independent insurance agency providing personal and commercial services, introduced a fresh look that includes an updated logo, a new tagline and a new website. This transition coincides with a change in ownership with Allison

Gagliardi, who has been with Troy since 1984, acquiring the business from founder Paul Troy. Gagliardi is a licensed property and casualty insurance producer and holds the accredited advisor in insurance designation.

For more, visit troyinsurance.com.

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

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AMC HOSTS PRESENTATION BY WORLD TRAVELER

PERPETUAL INSIGHTS LAUNCHES PI EXECUTIVE Darien-based Perpetual Insights LLC, a recruiting firm, launched Pi Executive, its executive search and human resources consulting arm. Through the services of Pi Executive, Perpetual Insights now offers executive talent advisory services, such as how to attract, retain, assess and coach about human capital. At the helm of Pi Executive is Pierre Trippitelli, partner and board member, joining from Korn Ferry, where he served as a member of its global consumer practice.

The Connecticut Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) a conservation and recreation organization, is hosting “Red Hot Chile – Hiking the Atacama Desert,” a presentation led by Ian Lewis, hike leader and world traveler, Wednesday, May 11 at The Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East, Westport. Weston-based Lewis

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Pierre Trippitelli

will share experiences and photographs from his recent hiking trip to Chile’s Atacama Desert and to Bolivia. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., followed by food and drink, and the 7:30-8:30 p.m. presentation.

Participants are asked to bring a dessert to share, if they can. For more, visit ct-amc.org or email Eleanor Sasso at easasso7@icloud.com.

WEBSTER BANK SUPPORTS SOCCER LEAGUE

Stamford Health, a nonprofit health care system in lower Fairfield County, appointed Arun Nandi as chairman of the department of emergency medicine. In this role, Nandi will oversee the administration and management of trauma and emergency services provided in the emergency department at Stamford Hospital; the Immediate Care Center in Stamford; and the Stamford Health Urgent Care Centers at Norwalk and Stamford. Prior to joining, Nandi served as chairman of emergency medicine and observation services at Columbia

Webster Banks presents a $10,000 sponsorship to the Lansdowne Bhoys Football Club.

Waterbury-based Webster Bank presented a $10,000 sponsorship to the Lansdowne Bhoys Football Club (LBFC), a soccer club founded by Irish immigrants. The team is the reigning champions of the Cosmopolitan League, one of the largest leagues in the United States, and is currently chasing three consecutive champion-

ships. LBFC also provides coaches for youth programs in Yonkers and the North Bronx and has recently signed an international partnership with Scottish soccer giants Glasgow Celtic Football Club. The sponsorship check was presented Friday, April 22 at Webster Bank, McLean Avenue banking center in Yonkers, N.Y.

SCORE Fairfield County and cosponsor the Darien Library are presenting “What are the Biggest Mistakes Female Entrepreneurs Make & How to Avoid,” a complimentary, small-business workshop featuring Kathy McShane, founder and CEO of Ladies Launch Club, as guest speaker, 6-8 p.m., Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. For more, visit scorefairfieldcounty.org.

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Arun Nandi

Memorial Hospital and director of emergency medical services at Columbia County EMS and Disaster Response in Hudson, N.Y.

WWE RECOGNIZED AT CYNOPSIS SPORTS MEDIA AWARDS Stamford-based World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) was named the winner of three awards at the fifth annual Cynopsis Sports Media Awards, an event that recognizes the best work in the sports industry from the past year within the television, radio, digital and marketing markets.

For the second consecutive year, WWE received the award for best “Over-The-Top Content Service” for its fast-growing digital subscription service and on-demand library with more than 5,000 hours. WWE App won the award for “Best Mobile App,” which has been downloaded more than 27 million times in 220 countries.

Connor’s Cure, a fund at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

The Travelers Institute “Small Business – Big Opportunity” series is featuring an interactive discussion with industry leaders on solutions to some of today’s pressing small business challenges, 11:30 a.m. networking and registration, noon to 1:30 p.m. luncheon program, at the University of Connecticut Stamford Campus, Auditorium, Room 109, 1 University Place, Stamford. To register, visit travelers.com.

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NANDI ELECTED CHAIRMAN AT STAMFORD HEALTH

Chile’s Atacama Desert, the subject of Lewis’ presentation.

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Stephanie McMahon, co-founder of Connor’s Cure.

founded by Stephanie McMahon and Paul “Triple H” Levesque to support pediatric cancer research, won the award for “ProSocial Campaign.” To date, Connor’s Cure has raised more than $1 million and assisted more than 100 families worldwide.

Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring The Olate Dogs, the winning participants from Season 7 of “America’s Got Talent,” scooping up the $1 million prize and headlining The Palazzo in Las Vegas, 7 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

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

MAY 6 The Glass House is hosting a study tour of the Glass House and Breuer House, two mid-century residential architecture examples of Philip Johnson’s Glass House in New Canaan and the Breuer House on the grounds of the Kykuit and the Pocantico Center in Tarrytown, N.Y. Tickets include lunch at the Pocantico Center. For more, visit theglasshouse.org.

Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is inviting attendees to meet Patricia Sesto, the new director of Inland Wetlands and Watercourses, 9-10 a.m., Greenwich Water Club, second floor, 49 River Road, Cos Cob. To register, visit greenwichchamber.com.

MAY 8 Stepping Stones Museum for Children is featuring “Mother’s Day – Marvelous Moms!” with all-day free admission for moms, along with the opportunity to make a heartfelt card, 303 West Ave., Norwalk. For more, visit steppingstonesmuseum.org.

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FACTS 90 Stuart Ave LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform a fit-out at a new two-story two-family residence at 90 Stuart Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 7.

Basar, Robert H., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Extend the roof over the deck of an existing singlefamily residence at 80 Bouton Street West, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Better Home Building Association Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Michael M. Murray. Remove the garage and excavate on the property of an existing single-family residence at 63 Birch Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed April 2016.

Brank, Wlliam L., contractor for Jason Giles. Add a kitchen, bathroom and dormer to an existing single-family residence at 128 Knapp St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Brash Restoration LLC, Wolcott, contractor for Andrea Montoya. Relocate the kitchen stairs, bedroom, full bathroom, dormer, roof, siding, windows and a rear deck on in an existing single-family residence at 8 Morton St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed April 7.

Brooks Brothers Construction Co LLC, Darien, contractor for Glen J. Moore. Convert the existing three-car garage into a yoga studio at 544 Oenoke Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 14.

Brownstone Contracting Group, New Haven, contractor for Catholic Diocesan Corp. Add and alter a school at 471 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $999,900. Filed April 2016.

Burr Roofing & Siding, Stratford, contractor for Mark Bergen and Joan Bergen. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 2 Bryan Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed April 14.

Bushee, Denise, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen cabinets in an existing single-family residence at 18 Harvann Road, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 11.

C & D Contractors LLC, Norwalk, contractor for John L. Altieri. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 29-31 Knight St., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed April 11.

Callagy, Darien, contractor for self.

Construct a new dwelling at 40 Harson Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $1.6 million. Filed April 5.

Canto, Julio Cesar A., Danbury, contractor for self. Rebuild a single-family residence at S. King St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed April 4.

Carpentry Unlimited Inc., contractor for Deborah Schwartz. Add a half bathroom in the laundry room area of an existing single-family residence at 41 Phaiban Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

City Carting, Stamford, contractor for Parson Walk LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 22 Old Parish Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed April 1.

CJS Properties LLC, contractor for self. Remove the drop ceilings in an existing single-family residence at 2010 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Connecticut Deck Pros LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Kubo/Massoma. Renovate an existing singlefamily residence and remove the roof at 8 Steeple Top Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed April 5.

Conte, Mary, Bethel, contractor for self. Renovate an existing single-family residence to convert a two-family residence to a single-family residence at 60 Maple St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed April 15.

CT Basement Systems Inc., Seymour, contractor for Robert Oca and Christine W/S Oca. Underpin the foundation to stabilize against further settlement at 27 A Hollow Wood Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,475.

Filed April 2016.

D’Acunto Construction, Wilton, contractor for Rachel Zylberkan. Replace the sheetrock and flooring in an existing single-family residence at 18 Glen Ridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $47,882. Filed April 2016.

Damasceno Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Village At Stamford LLC. Demolish the pavers and planters in an existing singlefamily residence at 500 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $54,000.

Filed between April 11 and April 15.

D’Arinco, Daniel, contractor for Timothy W. Tobery, et al. Install a generator in an existing single-family residence at 81 Fox Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Dastoli Excavating Inc., Stamford, contractor for Eric Mautner. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 17 Salem St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed April 2016.

Dastoli Excavating Inc., Stamford, contractor for Eric Mautner. Demolish a garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 17 Salem St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,500.

Filed April 2016.

Delfino, Dominick, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remove a sunroom and add a one-story addition to an existing single-family residence at 8 Baldwin Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed April 4.

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Elgin, Ellen and Thomas Elgin, Darien, contractor for self. Add and alter an existing single-family residence at 461 Middlesex Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $378,000. Filed April 1.

Giancola, Nicholas L., Stamford, contractor for self. Install a fence on the property line at 24 Sutton Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,750.

Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Ericson Contracting, New Canaan, contractor for Russell Cowan Pemberton and Britta Pemberton. Renovate the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom and living room in an existing singlefamily residence at 5 Canoe Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $55,000.

Filed April 4.

Gilleran, Michael, Greenville, N.Y., contractor for David and Orchard LLC. Demolish an existing singlefamily residence at 356 Davis Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000.

Filed April 2016.

Ericson Contracting, New Canaan, contractor for Leonardo D. Gaspar and Jennifer M. Gaspar. Add three bedrooms and an open deck to an existing single-family residence at 43 Crystal St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $185,000. Filed April 7.

Felix, Anselm, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a two-story rear addition with two bedrooms and a full bathroom at 51 Magnolia Ave., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 7.

Fernandez, Andre J, Greenwich, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen, living room and dining room in an existing single-family residence at 10 Tyler Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed April 2016.

Fletcher, Jeffrey, Greenwich, contractor for Jennifer Burstiner.

Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 23 Watchtower Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 2016.

Fox Chase Maintenance Company LLC, Flemington, N.J., contractor for Putnam Parks Apartments Inc. Perform structural repairs to garage units at 41 Milbank Ave., Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed April 2016.

Francefort, Ashley, Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a one-car detached garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 315 Courtland Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Gardiner, Cheryl L. and Bryan M. Gardiner, New Canaan, contractor for self. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 97 Beech Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed April 1.

Gianattasio Builders, contractor for Karen Rocariello. Add and alter an existing single-family residence at 32 Ridgley St., Darien. Estimated cost: $230,000. Filed April 5.

Gianattasio Builders, contractor for Brayden Matthews. Alter the foyer and basement in an existing singlefamily residence at 26 Oakcrest, Darien. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed April 7.

Gianattasio Builders, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new dwelling at 8 Stanton Road, Darien.

Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed April 11.

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Goebell, James, New Canaan, contractor for Stephen Shwanhausser.

Remove the existing siding and install new siding at 264 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 5.

Graham, Melissa, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remove a load-bearing wall in a study at an existing singlefamily residence at 10 Pine Point Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 12.

Greenwich Construction LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Miriea Just Domenech. Renovate the kitchens, bathrooms and entry in an existing single-family residence at 108 Cutler Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed April 2016.

Grusnow Builders, contractor for Healy. Remodel the master bathroom and add windows to an existing single-family residence at 14 Crooked Mile, Darien. Estimated cost: $30,000.

Filed April 6.

Hickey, Liam, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a rear deck to an existing single-family residence at 137 B. W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 4.

Iacovacci, Thomas M., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Install a fence on the property line at 28 Sutton Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,750. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Ingraham, William, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remodel a kitchen, add a laundry room and replace the window’s wood frame in an existing single-family residence at 2 Meeting Grove Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed April 11.

J. R. Stanley, contractor for Kennedy.

Add to and alter an existing singlefamily residence at 45 Salisbury Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $47,000. Filed April 1.

Joe Lavalle Building Co. LLC, contractor for Rebecca Shapiro, et al. Add a new master bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, family room, dining room, mudroom and floors to an existing single-family residence at 26 Cook Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $289,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Karas, Charles, contractor for Tejoneiro Miller. Remodel the kitchen and family room in an existing single-family residence at 86 Christie Hill Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $212,000.

Filed April 4.

Katsigiannis, Antonio, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence with a finished basement and an attached twocar garage at 30 Northridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $525,000.

Filed April 2016.

Kline, Jeremiah, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a hot tub to the rear of an existing single-family residence at 192 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed April 11.

Koch, Kenneth and David Koch, New Canaan, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 73 Bank St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 7.

Lametta, Tom, Norwalk, contractor for 249 Flax Hill LLC. Add a new kitchen, bathroom, windows and heating system to an existing single-family residence at 249 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed April 15.

Larkin, Larry, contractor for Tim Stisser and Lauren Stisser. Add to and alter an existing single-family residence at 334 Hollow Tree Ridge, Darien. Estimated cost: $550,000.

Filed April 1.

Lattarulo, Donna, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a new bathroom and rear deck to an existing singlefamily residence at 12 Bobwhite Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,300.

Filed April 15.

Lindia, Fabio and Nina W. Lindia, Greenwich, contractor for self.

Remove the kitchen in an existing single-family residence and provide a new pantry at 2 Center Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $87,000. Filed April 2016.

LJP Contractors LLP, Danbury, contractor for Robert H. Bayne Jr. Add a mudroom, unfinished attic and sitting room to an existing single-family residence at 461 West Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed April 4.

Longo Management Company LLC, Greenwich, contractor for 301 Davis Avenue LLC. Construct a new single-family residence with a finished basement and attached one-car garage at 301 Davis Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed April 2016.

Longo Management Company LLC, Greenwich, contractor for 301 Davis Avenue LLC. Construct a new two-family residence at 301 Davis Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed April 2016.

Lynn, Mara and Francis X. Lynn, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new open pool pergola at 20 Carpenters Brook Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed April 2016.

Ozendo, Pierre L., Greenwich, contractor for self. Install a door to the basement of an existing singlefamily residence at 30 Butternut Hollow Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed April 2016.

Palladino, Lorenzo Dario, New Canaan, contractor for self. Add to the kitchen, master bedroom, dining room and bathroom of an existing single-family residence at 103 Locust Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed April 4.

Panteleimon Hatzivasili LLC, Stamford, contractor for Peter Athansiadis. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 34 Klondike Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,800. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Pecora Brothers Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Lafayette Place Management LLC. Install a new handicapped ramp in an existing singlefamily residence and connect a rear deck at 54 Lafayette Place, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 2016.

Pierni Jr., Joseph G., contractor for Arlana M. Hildebrandt. Remove a pool and construct a new one on the property of an existing single-family residence at 19 Havemeyer Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,400.

Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Pine Ridge Condos Inc., Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a foundation to a new apartment building at 1 Wolfpit Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed April 14.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for David Ortiz and Melissa Ortiz. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 40 Karen Drive, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed April 6.

Prizio Roofing & Siding Co. Inc., contractor for Alice Kaladjian. Remove and install the asphalt shingles on an existing single-family residence at 19 Twin Brook Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Procaccini, Mary and Robert Procaccini, Norwalk, contractor for self. Enclose an existing porch to convert to a four season’s room in an existing single-family residence at 5 Cornwall Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed April 6.

Ross, Jay, Greenwich, contractor for Greenwich Avenue Ltd. Partner.

Install new ceiling lighting in an existing single-family residence and add partitions at 86 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000.

Filed April 2016.

Rurden, Robert, Norwalk, contractor for Marie Robinson. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 15 Grove St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,325. Filed April 13.

FACTS THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Kevin Bryck and Elizabeth Bryck. Install two vinyl windows in an existing single-family residence at 171 Grumman Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,750. Filed April 12.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Mihn Pham and Lindsay Pham. Install vinyl windows in an existing single-family residence at 147 Fillow St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,350.

Filed April 12.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Peter Daupern. Install vinyl siding on an existing single-family residence at 6 Pin Oak Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $22,500. Filed April 14.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Hsainsgtak Tong. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 25 Laura St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,598. Filed April 7.

Thurber, Gordon, contractor for Angelo Mannino. Add a new second story over the dining room and living room at 194 Gary Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

TI Home Improvement LLC, Shelton, contractor for Maren Soleng.

Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 2 Regency Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,000.

Filed April 12.

TM Faucher LLC, Darien, contractor for Terry Cochran and Lin Cochran.

Change the pantry and powder room in an existing single-family residence and install a master shower at 22 Wesskum Wood Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $95,000. Filed April 2016.

Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connect III Limited. Construct a new single-family residence at 67 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $197,580. Filed March 28.

Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited. Construct a new single-family residence at 69 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $226,551. Filed March 28.

Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited. Construct a new single-family residence at 71 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $275,835. Filed March 28.

TR Building and Remodeling, New Canaan, contractor for Mary F. Bar. Remodel the hall bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 110 Logan Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed April 15.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., Cheshire, contractor for Miklos Koleszar. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 4 New Canaan Way, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $37,048. Filed April 8.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for John P. Tarca. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 58 Courtland Hill St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,980.

Filed between April 11 and April 15.

US Home Services LLC, Stamford, contractor for Vincent Lapadula. Replace the finishes in three bathrooms at 54 Rock Maple Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed April 2016.

Vinylume Inc., contractor for Richard Cornell, et al. Install two patio doors in an existing single-family residence at 7 Radio Place, Unit 7, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,634. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Vinylume Inc., contractor for Paul Wintrich, et al. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 1 Shore Road, Unit 3, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,700. Filed between April 11 and April 15.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Stephen Ianazzo and Kathy Ianazzo. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 13 Winnipauk Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,440. Filed April 14.

Walsh, James J., Greenwich, contractor for self. Add sheetrock and walls to an existing single-family residence at 39 Hettiefred Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed April 2016.

Workheiser Roofing, contractor for B. Smithers. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 142 Five Mile Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $47,000. Filed April 1.

Zambrzyki, Robert, Norwalk, contractor for Jeff Rubin. Add a master bedroom closet and washer to an existing single-family residence at 14 Ann St., Unit 101, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed April 15.

Zheng, Min Hua, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install vinyl windows in an existing single-family residence at 5 Leuvine St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed April 13.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT Cambio Networks LLC, et al., Milford. Filed by American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zwicker & Associates, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $2,721 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056240-S. Filed April 15.

Downtown Dental PC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Curtis Fogle, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ganim Law PC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he tripped over a cement planter on premises owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain their sidewalk in a safe condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief, which in law or equity may appertain.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056216-S. Filed April 13.

Empire Wine & Liquor, et al., Manchester. Filed by Hartley & Parker Limited Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berdon, Young & Margolis PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for liquor goods and supplies provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $15,207 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, an order of weekly payments and such other relief as is just and proper.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056187-S. Filed April 12.

Expediters Services Inc., et al., Manorville, N.Y. Filed by Geico, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mazza and Leblanc, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that the plaintiff insured a subroger. Who allegedly hit by a person who was an employee of the defendants. The defendants were allegedly forced to pay out insurance payments to the subroger. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $2,500 but less than $15,000.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056206-S. Filed April 13.

FIGURES Geigers Landscape LLC, New Canaan. Filed by Florists Mutual Insurance Co., Edwardsville, Ill. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sugarman & Sugarman, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account.

The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $142,770 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, post-judgment interest and such other relief as may be determined appropriate by the court.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056142-S. Filed April 11.

Government Employees Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Laurie Mastrone, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carter Mario Injury Lawyers, North Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages.

The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant.

The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056197-S. Filed April 13.

Kat Burki Inc., Westport. Filed by The Full Picture LLC, New York, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gesmonde, Pietrosimone & Sgrignari LLC, Hamden.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for public relation services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $36,109 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment statutory interest, attorney’s fees, taxable costs, post-judgment statutory interest and such other relief as in law or equity this court may deem just.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056237-S. Filed April 15.

Primed LLC, Huntington. Filed by Rosa Rodriguez and Jamie Rodriguez, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to properly identify one of the plaintiff’s cystic ducts and failed to recognize the injury of the bile duct. As a result, one of the plaintiffs allegedly suffered injury to her hepatic duct, liver damage and perforation of her duodenum. Jamie Rodriguez is suing for loss of consortium. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056131-S. Filed April 11.

Quatrella & Rizio LLC, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Investment Strategies LLC, et al., Fairfield. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Frost Bussert LLC, New Haven.

Action: The plaintiffs have brought this legal malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they advised the plaintiffs to make an investment in a life insurance policy for Donald J. Sherman. The defendants formed Investment Strategies to be the vehicle for which the plaintiffs would contribute funds to the investment. The defendants allegedly failed to advise the plaintiffs about the risks and failed to disclose conflicts of interest. The plaintiffs are unable to sell the policy on the secondary market. The plaintiffs claim compensatory damages, disgorgement of fees, costs, interest and such other and further relief as may be available in law or equity.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056221-S. Filed April 14.

Richter Park Golf Pro Shop LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ralph Salito, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit note provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $50,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other relief to which the plaintiff may be entitled.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056195-S. Filed April 12.

Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC, Hartford. Filed by Ellen Troy, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zanella Boath & Associates, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a pool of water spilling from a broken container in a store owned by the defendants and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to remove water from their floor. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief as this court may deem equitable and just.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056232-S. Filed April 14.

T2G Productions Inc., et al., Roxbury. Filed by Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Marder, Roberson & DeFelice Law Offices LLC, Vernon. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a loan provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $68,656 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056249-S. Filed April 15.

Target Stores Inc., Hartford.

Filed by Arthur Christiani, Easton.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped on a pool of water spilling from a broken container in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to remove water from their floor. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other relief as this court may deem equitable and just.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056161-S. Filed April 11.

US Express Inc., et al., Chattanooga, Tenn. Filed by Saad A. Sumra, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Jefferson D. Jelly, West Hartford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants in the course of their work. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and all other such proper relief as the court may determine just and equitable.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056248-S. Filed April 15.

Whole Foods Market Group Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Griselle Santos, Newtown. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a pool of water spilling from a broken container in a store owned by the defendants and sustained injuries.

This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to remove water from their floor. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief as this court may deem equitable and just.

Case no. FBT-cv16-6056179-S. Filed April 12.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT 20 Orchard Street LLC, et al., Bethel. Filed by Elsa Ruiz, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to clear the ice from the entrance walkway. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019624-S. Filed April 15.

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FACTS 301 Main Street LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by Kelly McIntire, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she tripped on a pothole on property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to properly maintain their parking lot. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019590-S. Filed April 12.

American Commerce Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Linda Luning, New Milford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages.

The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant.

The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019627-S. Filed April 15.

Heritage Homes Construction Company LLC, Ridgefield. Filed

by U.S. Insulation Corp., Danbury.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Carreira and Wojciechowski LLC, New Preston.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for labor and materials provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $13,453 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, interest, post-judgment interest, costs of suit, attorney’s fees, satisfaction of any judgment rendered in its favor and such other and further relief in law or equity.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019575-S. Filed April 11.

Tomas Vega Carpentry LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by Haley Swanson, New Milford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Yorio Law Group PC, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants in the course of their work. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and all other such proper relief as the court may determine just and equitable.

Case no. DBD-cv16-6019613-S. Filed April 14.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT Baywater Properties LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Micheline Shola, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benjamin & Gold PC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to clear the ice from their parking lot.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028206-S. Filed April 11.

LT of Stamford LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Christopher O’Neil, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brooke A. Goff, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this tort suit against the defendants alleging that he was a patron at a bar owned by the defendants. Another patron allegedly broke a bottle over the plaintiff’s head, causing severe injuries. This altercation was allegedly due to the negligence of the defendants in that they failed to provide adequate security guards for the guests, patrons and invitees of the premises. The plaintiff claims monetary relief, costs, punitive damages, treble damages and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028203-S. Filed April 11.

Summer Street Realty Property LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Marie Locastro, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cocco & Ginsberg LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she tripped over debris from a broken pillar on premises owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain their sidewalk in a safe condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028262-S. Filed April 15.

Swim Seventy LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Claris Construction Inc., Newtown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Heneghan, Kennedy & Doyle LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for labor and materials provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $332,590 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims a foreclosure of the defendants’ mechanic’s lien. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs of suit, attorney’s fees, treble damages, possession of the property, a deficiency judgment, costs and such other and further relief in law or equity.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028260-S. Filed April 14.

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Valuex Inc., et al., Greenwich. Filed

by American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zwicker & Associates, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account.

The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $35,321 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and taxable costs.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028265-S. Filed April 15.

Walsh Brunetti LLC, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Victoria Jahn, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly prescribe medication to the plaintiff’s decedent, causing the decedent to be in a state of delirium and confusion. The defendants allegedly also failed to order blood work analysis to assess the plaintiff’s decedent’s kidney. As a result, plaintiff’s decedent allegedly suffered severe pain and injuries, which led to his death. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028257-S. Filed April 14.

Water Sports Center Inc., Norwalk. Filed by Maxine T. Braten, Wilton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr., Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she tripped over equipment strewn on the floor on a premises owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to maintain their premises in a safe condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and any other and further relief that the court considers just, equitable and proper.

Case no. FST-cv16-6028224-S. Filed April 12.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Barberino Brothers Inc., et al., Wallingford. Filed by Elizabeth Torres and Samuel Torres, New Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Consumer Law Group, Rocky Hill. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this truth-inlending suit against the defendants alleging that they fraudulently sold the plaintiffs a car, which had been in a collision and improperly repaired.

This allegedly presented a risk to the plaintiffs, who were forces to find a new vehicle to drive. The plaintiffs claim actual damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may be required in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00591-AWT. Filed April 14.

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FIGURES Liberty Bank, Middletown. Filed

by Maria C. Pellot. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael E. Satti, Pawcatuck. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employment discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that she had been terminated for making a mistake with a clients’ account, while several other non-Hispanic employees had made the same mistake and not been terminated. The plaintiff alleges that her termination was a pretext to mask unlawful racial discrimination. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, back pay, front pay, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other and further relief as may be required in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00597-JAM. Filed April 15.

Walt Disney Co., New York, N.Y. Filed by Louisa Huttstutter, New Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Umeugo & Associates, West Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she tripped and fell on a step in an unlit area owned by the defendant and sustained damages.

This accident was allegedly due to the negligence of the defendant in that it failed to light the area properly. The plaintiff claims damages and such other and further relief as may be required in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16-cv-00595-SRU. Filed April 15.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Dais III, Hampton, et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr., Stamford. Property: 231 Ludlow St., Stamford. Amount: $257,000. Docket no. FST-cv-156024291-S. Filed April 15.

Kapadwala, Mohamed, et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Galen Wright Wells, Stamford. Property: 30 Maitland Road, Stamford. Amount: $225,000. Docket no. FST-cv-09602352-S. Filed April 15.

Skolnick, Kimberly H., et al., Redding. Appointed committee: Anthony J. Yorio Jr., Redding. Property: 201 Umpawaug Road, Redding. Amount: $607,500. Docket no. DBD-cv136011655-S. Filed March 29.

Smith, Michael S., et al., Stamford.

Appointed committee: Marianne J. Charles, Stamford. Property: 141 Grove St., Unit M., Stamford. Amount: $170,000. Docket no. FST-cv136018174-S. Filed April 7.

COMMERCIAL 1 Adams Avenue LLC, Darien. Seller: Daniel Forlenzo, Norwalk. Property: 1 Adams Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $210,000. Filed April 15.

315 Pepper Ridge LLC, Stamford.

Seller: Robert M. Katchko, Stamford.

Property: 315 Pepper Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed April 4.

32 Lookout LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Michel W. Hill and Rosalyn Hill, Stratford. Property: 32 Lookout Drive South, Fairfield. Amount: $460,000.

Filed April 15.

Gray Associates LLC, Stamford.

Seller: Michael Carozza and Laura S. Carozza, Stamford. Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 6, Stamford.

Amount: $1.2 million. Filed April 11.

35 Warshaw LLC, Stamford. Seller: 35 Warshaw Place LLC, Stamford.

Property: 35 Warshaw Place, Stamford.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed April 7.

KK Properties LLC, Stamford. Seller: Silvy Cawley, Weston. Property: 63 Standish Road, Unit 17C-4, Stamford.

Amount: $170,000. Filed April 5.

56 Winfield LLC, New Canaan. Seller: E. Scott Monrad and Paul CoutureMonrad, New Canaan. Property: 56 Winfield Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed March 30.

Knock & See LLC, Weston. Seller: MNL Town Line LLC, Stamford. Property: 18 Buttonball Lane, Norwalk.

Amount: $400,000. Filed April 6.

588 Weed Street LLC, New Canaan.

Seller: Avanatar LLC, New Canaan.

Property: 588 Weed St., New Canaan.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed April 8.

62 Elmbrook Drive LLC, Stamford.

Seller: Matthew Alpert, Monroe. Property: 62 Elmbrook Drive, Stamford.

Amount: $635,000. Filed April 8.

646 Central LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Bridgeport. Property: 30 Carleton Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $116,111. Filed April 7.

71 Heritage Hill Road LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Laura DePersis, New Canaan. Property: 71 Heritage Hill Road, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed March 28.

86 Roton LLC, Norwalk. Seller: 86 Roton LLC, Norwalk. Property: 86 Roton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $4.3 million. Filed April 8.

Castle Home LLC, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: Parcel 4, Zoar District, Newtown. Amount: $106,900. Filed April 11.

Empire West Avenue LLC, Stamford. Seller: Salvatore R. Longo, Stamford. Property: 18 Piave St., Stamford.

Amount: $474,168. Filed April 4.

Empire West Avenue LLC, Stamford. Seller: Salvatore Longo & Sons LLC, Stamford. Property: 220 West Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1.8 million.

Filed April 4.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Seller: Stanley Arrington and Theresa Arrington, Shelton. Property: 10 Tesiny Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed April 6.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: PHH Mortgage Corp., Mt. Laurel, N.J. Property: 125 D Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed April 6.

Fox Street Realty LLC, Fairfield.

Seller: Nahid Westwood, Fairfield. Property: 30 Fox St., Fairfield.

Amount: $1. Filed April 4.

Future Health Care Systems Connecticut Inc., Mount Vernon, N.Y. Seller: 720 South LLC, Bridgeport.

Property: 750 and 800 South Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1.8 million.

Filed April 7.

PHH Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J. Seller: Annie B. Wilson, Stratford. Property: 125 D Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Amount: $1.

Filed April 6.

Piekarski Investments LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Kyle E. Cunningham, Fairfield. Property: 812 Reef Road, Fairfield. Amount: $461,000. Filed April 13.

Psyched 2 B Home LLC, Madison. Seller: Shermin Habib and Lateef Habib, Norwalk. Property: 105 Richards Ave., Unit 2308, Norwalk.

Amount: $285,000. Filed April 11.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 205 Bretton St., Unit D2, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed April 6.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Co., Bridgeport. Property: 67 Success Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed April 7.

Stadler Construction LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Martin V. Hersam and Beth E. Hersam, New Canaan. Property: Lot 6, Map 3027, New Canaan.

Amount: $505,000. Filed April 8.

Sunset Holdings LLC, Stamford.

Seller: The Stamford Hospital, Stamford. Property: 3 Dogwood Lane, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed April 8.

Taybros LLC, Stamford. Seller: Barnes Realty LLC, Greenwich. Property: 74 Research Drive, Stamford.

Amount: $1.7 million. Filed April 11.

Vanderbilt Holdings Corp., Flushing, N.Y. Seller: Janet Schutte, New Canaan. Property: 145 Gower Road, New Canaan. Amount: $650,000. Filed April 4.

QUIT CLAIM 22 Marlin Drive LLC, Norwalk.

Grantor: DGR Leasing Inc., Norwalk.

Property: Lot 73, Map 7049, Norwalk.

Amount: $213,728. Filed April 14.

62 Sunrise Hill LLC, Norwalk.

Grantor: Dariusz J. Katra and Mimitiati Razman, Norwalk. Property: 62 Sunrise Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $10.

Filed April 7.

FACTS 95 Crystal Lake Road LLC, Stamford. Grantor: Heywood Homes LLC, Stamford. Property: 95 Crystal Lake Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed April 6.

Aggestam, Maria, Fairfield. Grantor: James J. Keenan III, Fairfield. Property: Lot 39, Map 4465, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 14.

Andres, Andrea and Dimitri Andres, Norwalk. Grantor: Dimitri Andres and Andrea Dimugno, Norwalk.

Property: 6 Dewal Court, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed April 4.

Arbelaez, Gilberto, Norwalk.

Grantor: Gilberto J. Arbelaez, Fairfield.

Property: 23 Van Buren Ave., Unit 4, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed April 6.

Azud, Elizabeth, Danbury. Grantor: Robert Azud, Danbury. Property: 201 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed April 4.

Constas, Michael and Christopher Constas, Darien. Grantor: Harry T. Constas, Savanna, Ga. Property: Unit 7C of Bedford Towers Condominium, Stamford. For no consideration paid.

Filed April 5.

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Gibbons, Courtney A. and Robert J. Gibbons Jr., New Canaan. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 64 Wakeman Road, New Canaan. Amount: $995,000.

Filed April 11.

Corches, Ronald I., Norwalk.

Grantor: Norwalk Economic Opportunity Inc., Norwalk. Property: 67 and 71 Henry St., Stamford. Amount: $214,000. Filed April 11.

Gonzalez, Maria G., Stamford.

Grantor: Maria G. Gonzalez and Henry Lopez, Stamford. Property: 80 Houston Terrace, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed April 12.

Dane, Bianne E. and Jeremy P. Dane, Fairfield. Grantor: Brianne E. Dane, Fairfield. Property: Lot 15, Map of John Wellner, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 4.

Goodman, Sharon, Norwalk. Grantor: Roger Goodman, Norwalk. Property: 1 River Road, Unit B, Norwalk.

Amount: $1. Filed April 14.

Davis, Bryce V., Danbury. Grantor: Bryce V. Davis, Danbury. Property: 123 Great Plain Road, Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed April 4.

Grady, Thomas, Stamford. Grantor: Jennifer B. Irwin, Stamford. Property: Lot 31, Map 3565, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed April 14.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Grantor: Janet W. Shaw, Norwalk.

Property: 47 Pine Point Road, Norwalk. Amount: $890,000. Filed April 5.

Hauser, Dieter E., Delray Beach, Fla. Grantor: Dieter E. Hauser and Michael D. Hauser, Stamford. Property: 25 Wilson St., Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed April 11.

Dexter Holdings LLC, Norwalk.

Grantor: Brant Behr, Norwalk. Property: 67 Highland Ave., Norwalk.

Amount: $1. Filed April 5.

Hauser, Dieter E., Delray Beach, Fla. Grantor: Dieter E. Hauser, Delray Beach, Fla. Property: 25 Wilson St., Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed April 11.

Bejarano, Gregory A., Newtown.

Grantor: Gregory A. Bejarano, Newtown. Property: 52 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed April 6.

Dexter Holdings LLC, Norwalk.

Grantor: Brant Behr, Norwalk. Property: 55 Meadow St., Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed April 5.

Kamm, Gertud M., Norwalk. Grantor: Altay Koc, Norwalk. Property: 6 Heritage Hill Road, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed April 5.

Bellitto Jr., Robert B., Fairfield.

Grantor: Maureen E. Bellitto, Easton.

Property: 83 Wheeler Park Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 14.

Dinardo, Anthony, Stamford.

Grantor: Gilda Dinardo, Stamford.

Property: Parcel H, Map 6345, Stamford. Amount: $270,000. Filed April 5.

Blackburn, James F., Fairfield.

Grantor: Sylvia S. Blackburn, Fairfield.

Property: 154 Euclid Ave., Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 8.

Duer, Tyler G. and John B. Duer, Fairfield. Grantor: John B. Duer, Fairfield. Property: Lot 3, Map 6414, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 12.

Kastanaras, Simela, John Kastanaras and Elefterai Kastanaras, Easton. Grantor: Real Estate Holdings LLC, Ridgefield. Property: Lots 115 and 116, Loh Brothers, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 7.

Breakstone, Kay Senderwitz, Stamford. Grantor: 33 Broad Street Associates II LLC, Stamford. Property: 1 Broad St., Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed April 5.

Dumbauld, Marea, New Canaan.

Grantor: Theodore Dumbauld, New Canaan. Property: 20 Oenoke Lane, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed April 5.

Cappiello, Mary Ann and Regina M. Trimble, Norwalk. Grantor: Regina Trimble, Norwalk. Property: 22 Red Coat Road, Norwalk. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 5.

Epstein, Amalia and Kenneth M. Epstein, Fairfield. Grantor: Amalia T. Epstein, Fairfield. Property: 75 Morning Dew Circle, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 13.

Castillo, Emma Marisa, Stamford.

Grantor: 63 Maple Tree LLC, Stamford. Property: Maple Plaza West, Unit F, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed April 5.

Ernst, Joseph D., Newtown. Grantor: Janet Ernst, Newtown. Property: 6 Lazybrook Road, Newtown. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 13.

Chaves Properties LLC, Norwalk.

Grantor: Fran Antunes and John Dias, Stamford. Property: 232 Main Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $10. Filed April 6.

Escoffery, Alberto, Stamford. Grantor: Nicole Escoffery Carter, Stamford.

Property: 518 Fairfield Ave., Stamford.

Amount: $1. Filed April 13.

Clark, Nancy and Thomas Clark, Pompton Lakes, N.J. Grantor: Constance Economos, Emerson, N.J. Property: 96 Seaton Road, Unit 4A-4, Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 12.

French, Helen A., Fairfield. Grantor: Joseph R. French and Kevin French, Fairfield. Property: 233 Samp Mortar Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 14.

Barnes, Laureen M. and Joseph R. Barnes, New Canaan. Grantor: Karen M. Sargeantson, New Canaan. Property: Heatherwood Drive, Map 7638, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed April 6.

Collier, Kristin H. and Charles Collier, Darien. Grantor: Philip J. Toohey, New Canaan. Property: Parcel A, Map 1964, Darien. Amount: Parcel A, Map 1964. Filed March 31.

Gemme, Debra F., East Hartford.

Grantor: Emmet D. Gemme, Manchester. Property: 42 Forty Acre Mountain Road, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed April 4.

FIGURES Morlot, Helen C. and Jay Allen Morlot, Norwalk. Grantor: Jay Allen Morlot and Helen C. Morlot, Norwalk.

Property: 5 Ox Yoke Lane, Norwalk.

Amount: $1. Filed April 12.

Morris, Jake R., Trumbull. Grantor: Virginia Lee Morris, Newtown. Property: 6 Taanton Ridge Road, Newtown. For an unknown amount paid.

Filed April 11.

Norwalk Dev LLC, Staten Island, Fla. Grantor: Ashish Parikh, Staten Island, Fla. Property: 497 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. For no consideration paid.

Filed April 12.

NRZ Reo Inventory Corp., New York, N.Y. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 50 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding.

Amount: $206,908. Filed March 22.

Paladino Jr., Michael J., Norwalk.

Grantor: Joseph R. Paladino, Norwalk.

Property: 10 Butternut Lane, Norwalk.

For no consideration paid. Filed April 8.

Paladino, Joseph R., Norwalk.

Grantor: Michael J. Paladino Jr., Norwalk. Property: 42 Creeping Hemlock, Norwalk. For no consideration paid.

Filed April 8.

Peterson, Kristin H., Newtown.

Grantor: Stuart P. Rieve, Newtown.

Property: Lot 1, Map 6163, Newtown.

Amount: $132,964. Filed April 4.

Picciallo, Maria P. and Michael L. Picciallo, Stamford. Grantor: Michael L. Picciallo and Maria P. Picciallo, Stamford. Property: 104 Clovelly Road, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed April 11.

Kerr, Betsy, Nancy Utter and William A. Stratton, Trumbull. Grantor: Arthur G. Stratton Jr., Stamford. Property: Lot 28, Map 4623, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed April 14.

Pon, Gimbels, Stamford. Grantor: Sandra Leung, Stamford. Property: Plot A, Map 10150, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed April 14.

Kilkenny, Kiernan C., and Sheryl L. Kilkenny, New Canaan. Grantor: Kiernan C. Kilkenny and Sheryl L. Kilkenny, New Canaan. Property: 259 New Norwalk Road, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed March 29.

Pons, Brenda Sue and Patrick Emile Pons, Norwalk. Grantor: Patrick Emile Pons and Emile Sue Pons, Norwalk. Property: 4 Arrowhead Court, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed April 12.

Klien, Andrew, Fairfield. Grantor: Andrew Klein, Fairfield. Property: 221 Bulkley Drive, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 14.

Pontefract, Ruth and Gregory S. Pontefract, Stamford. Grantor: Edith E. Pontefract, Stamford. Property: 10 Stanwick Place, Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 13.

Kroeger, Richard, Danbury. Grantor: Eileen J. Kroeger, Danbury. Property: 41 Moody Lane, Danbury. Amount: $180,000. Filed April 4.

Leon, Nelly M. Iniguez and Jhon Alvarracin, Stamford. Grantor: Jhon Alvarracin and Mirna F. Torres, Stamford. Property: 206 West Ave., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed April 7.

Leykikh, Amber and Alexander Leykikh, Fairfield. Grantor: Alex Leykikh, Fairfield. Property: 279 Morehouse Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 11.

Rocco, Kristin and Amy Rocco, Fairfield. Grantor: Amy Rocco, Fairfield. Property: 31 Woodcrest Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 6.

Rutkin, Dorothy, Fairfield. Grantor: DHR Realty LLC, Fairfield. Property: 3743 Park Ave., Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 15.

Salcido, Alexandra Rene, New Canaan. Grantor: Robert B. Leask, New York, N.Y. Property: Unit 9 of Orchard Hills Condominium, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed April 11.

Samaniego, Laura T., Gonzalo Pelaez and Marcos Pelaez, Danbury. Grantor: Gonzalo Pelaez, Laura T. Samaniego and Marcos Pelaez, Danbury. Property: 12A First St., Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed April 5.

Santella, Peter M., New Canaan.

Grantor: Regina Santella, New Canaan. Property: 377 Main St., Unit 12, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed April 7.

Sargeantson, Karen M., New Canaan. Grantor: Joseph R. Barnes and Laureen M. Barnes, New Canaan.

Property: Heatherwood Drive, Map 7638, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed April 6.

Sinnott, Dorothy E. and J. William Sinnott, Redding. Grantor: J. William Sinnott and Dorothy E. Sinnott, Oro Valley, Ariz. Property: 47 High Ridge Road, Redding. For no consideration paid. Filed April 7.

Skyton Group LLC, Conshocken, Pa. Grantor: Felix Bayonne, Stamford.

Property: Unit 5 of Westside Town Houses Condominium, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed April 15.

Sullivan, Mary E., Norwalk. Grantor: Evelyn Janet Murphy, Norwalk.

Property: Lot 27, Map 8270, Norwalk.

Amount: $1. Filed April 11.

Szekely, Steven N., Norwalk. Grantor: Janee M. Sturk-Waner, Norwalk.

Property: Unit B404 of Town Center Line Condominium, Norwalk.

Amount: $1. Filed April 13.

Tomlin, Lois B., Fairfield. Grantor: Debra L. Summer, Denver, Colo. Property: 798 Sturges Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 5.

Toth, Marjory H. and Florine C. Hansen, Orange. Grantor: Christine Snelgrove, Fairfield. Property: 51 Third St., Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 11.

Toth, Marjory H. and Florine C. Hansen, Orange. Grantor: Christine Snelgrove, Fairfield. Property: 67 Third St., Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 11.

Turk Properties LLC, Fairfield.

Grantor: Turgut Parlakkilic and Nuran Parlakkilic, Fairfield. Property: 8-10 Bloomfield Drive, Fairfield.

Amount: $1. Filed April 13.

UMB Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Grantor: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 128 Knapp St., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed April 11.

Visca, Karen A., Newtown. Grantor: Tonino Visca, Newtown. Property: 30 Mile Hill South Road, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed April 11.

Westergard, Karen, Chris Westergard and Craig Westergard, Nassau, N.Y. Grantor: Gary Westergard, Norwalk. Property: Lot 22, Map 6180, Norwalk. For no consideration paid.

Filed April 12.

White, M. Patricia, Norwalk. Grantor: Roy W. White and Patricia Braun White, Norwalk. Property: 1 Meadowbrook Lane, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed April 7.

Wrobel, Lisa P., Fairfield. Grantor: John F. Wrobel, Fairfield. Property: Lot 11, Map 4423, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 13.

Zhu, Anjian, Wilton. Grantor: Anwei Zhu, Wilton. Property: Unit 39 of Fawn Ridge Condominium, Norwalk.

Amount: $1. Filed April 15.

Zhu, Anjian, Wilton. Grantor: Anwei Zhu, Wilton. Property: 39 Fawn Ridge Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed April 15.

RESIDENTIAL Abdul, Abdul Bashith Patnam, Edgewater, N.J. Seller: Soula Rizos and Stanley Demakos, New Canaan. Property: 44 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 6K, Stamford. Amount: $337,500. Filed April 5.

Alegria, Zaida and Santiago Alegria, Norwalk. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 50 Aiken St., Norwalk. Amount: $165,000. Filed April 5.

Alexander, Sarah and Kyle Rothschild, Stamford. Seller: Bruce P. McArthur and Debra D. McArthur, Darien. Property: 50 Noroton Ave., Darien. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed April 5.

Algaic, Lamija and Ryan C. Miltsch, Stamford. Seller: Mark A. Pinto, Stamford. Property: 14 Noble St., Stamford. Amount: $508,000.

Filed April 4.

Aloi, Enrico, Trumbull. Seller: Marc Ashley Watson, Stamford. Property: 77 Palmer Ave., Stamford. Amount: $412,500. Filed April 8.

Anderson, Lydia Else and Bassam Chain Tobia, New York, N.Y. Seller: Stephen S. Scorziello and Amy Lionetti-Scorziello, Stamford. Property: 61 Kane Ave., Stamford. Amount: $474,000. Filed April 4.

Valenzuela, Cesar A. and Sandra Morales, Stamford. Grantor: Glocio Morales Perez, Stamford. Property: 755 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed April 13.

Ankam, Sindhuri, Stamford. Seller: Kenneth Fay, Delray Beach, Fla. Property: 25 Second St., Unit B-2, Stamford.

Amount: $1. Filed April 5.

Vento, Lunn M. and Christine Buisson, Norwalk. Grantor: Christine Buisson, Norwalk. Property: 14 1/2 Fairview Ave., Unit B9, Norwalk.

Amount: $1. Filed April 8.

Avery, Robert W., New Canaan.

Seller: Paula L. Halloran, New Canaan.

Property: 24 St. John Place, Unit 8, New Canaan. Amount: $320,000.

Filed March 30.

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FACTS Baccellieri, Nadine P. and Paul J. Baccellieri III, Charlotte, N.C. Seller: Keith T. Pensiero and Elizabeth M. Pensiero, Stamford. Property: Parcel B, Map 8009, Stamford. Amount: $769,000. Filed April 15.

Barbosa, Laura Anne, Stamford.

Seller: Gregory Shulas and Maureen Morrison, Stamford. Property: 22 Radio Place, Unit 13, Stamford. Amount: $242,500. Filed April 11.

Barbosa, Maria and Alfredo Barbosa, Trumbull. Seller: Ileen Rose Chernoff and Barbara Sue Galler, Bedford, Mass. Property: 2 Chatham Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $303,000.

Filed April 11.

Barrett, Kelly and Lawrence Campana Jr., Fairfield. Seller: Bradley Kerner and Tara Kerner, Fairfield.

Property: Lot 5, Map 598, Fairfield.

Amount: $588,000. Filed April 11.

Begum, Kunsuma and Shawkat Ali, Stamford. Seller: Guang Lin Li, Harriman, N.Y. Property: 34 Rose Park Ave., Stamford. Amount: $500,000.

Filed April 13.

Beher, Brant, Norwalk. Seller: JLTJ Properties LLC, Norwalk. Property: 148 S. Main St., Lot 36, Moss Hill, Norwalk. Amount: $289,000. Filed April 5.

Beher, Brant, Norwalk. Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 55 Meadow St., Norwalk.

Amount: $173,250. Filed April 5.

Bhatia, Minal S., Norwalk. Seller: George A. Daon and Karen L. Daon, Norwalk. Property: 6 Armstrong Court, Norwalk. Amount: $391,000.

Filed April 13.

Bhoopalan, Sandhya and Savith Kumar, Stamford. Seller: Stephen E. Yost and Eileen T. Yost, Redding.

Property: 12 Peaceable St., Redding.

Amount: $474,000. Filed April 4.

Biagi, Ricky, Stamford. Seller: Leszek Truskowski and Angelica Sanchez, Stamford. Property: 58 Amherst Place, Stamford. Amount: $480,000.

Filed April 13.

Bianco, Christopher, Fairfield.

Seller: Jessica M. Carey, Bridgeport.

Property: 110 Beachview Ave., Unit 228, Bridgeport. Amount: $164,900.

Filed April 7.

Bill, Sona and Christian Bill, Stamford. Seller: Lou L. Tang and Biing Yu Liu, Stamford. Property: 41 Woodbrine Road, Stamford. Amount: $628,000. Filed April 4.

Blackman, Julia L., Norwalk. Seller: Five Mile Landing LLC, Norwalk.

Property: Unit 7 of Five Mile Landing II Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $925,000. Filed April 8.

Bonin, Cara M. and Barry K. Bonin, Monroe. Seller: OWB Reo LLC, Austin, Texas. Property: Parcel B, Black Ridge Road, Newtown. Amount: $235,000. Filed April 6.

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Borter, Lisa L. and John Theodore Borter, Fairfield. Seller: Gilman Perkins and Deborah Perkins, Fairfield.

Property: 375 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $3.6 million. Filed April 8.

Chevron, Lee, Stamford. Seller: Bernard B. Favreau and Mary Ellen Favreau, Fairfield. Property: 427 Ruane St., Fairfield. Amount: $390,000. Filed April 7.

Bottum, Roddy, New York, N.Y. Seller: Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 29 Toilsome Ave., Norwalk.

Amount: $295,500. Filed April 11.

Ciocoiu, Ionut and Marie T. Weissert, Stamford. Seller: John J. Chidsey, Stamford. Property: Lot 10, Map 3964, Stamford. Amount: $465,000. Filed April 4.

Brank, Tracy Anne, Greenwich.

Seller: Joan H. Faerman, Stamford.

Property: Lot 45, Map 6990, Stamford.

Amount: $700,000. Filed April 13.

Brown, Marie-Jeanne Campana, Stamford. Seller: Marie Jeanne Brown, Stamford. Property: Lot 19, Map 8032, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed April 5.

Buccieri, Lana and Joan Buccieri, Stamford. Seller: Chris Carlo, New Canaan. Property: 49 Danforth Drive, New Canaan. Amount: $872,625. Filed April 11.

Bulgrin, Elizabeth Jane and John Bulgrin, New York, N.Y. Seller: CBB Valley LC, Johnson, Vt. Property: Parcel B, Map 3474, New Canaan. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 29.

Burns, Kristen Szabo and Brian P. Burns, Fairfield. Seller: Breanne L. Kammerer, Fairfield. Property: 19 Lola St., Fairfield. Amount: $422,000. Filed April 8.

Cabello, Maria Aimee M. and Eduardo Cabello, Greenwich. Seller: Scot Parsley, Stamford. Property: 13 Waverly Place, Stamford. Amount: $364,000. Filed April 14.

Capozzi, Lisa, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Craig J. Beardsley and Michele P. Beardsley, Newtown. Property: 9 Fox Hollow Lane, Newtown. Amount: $494,500. Filed April 13.

Cappelli, Gina Marie and Angelo Cappelli Jr., Newtown. Seller: KASL LLC, Newtown. Property: 61 Robin Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $670,000. Filed April 11.

Caserta, Joanna and Anthony J. Martino Jr., West Haven. Seller: Scott D. True and Rebecca A. True, Newtown. Property: 15 Pebble Road, Newtown. Amount: $336,000. Filed April 8.

Chambry, Ma Cylina and Eric A. Chambry, Bridgeport. Seller: Jaime L. Geter, Derby. Property: 159 Alfred St., Bridgeport. Amount: $190,000. Filed April 7.

Chang, Marian Yu-Shan and Daniel Teschner, Hartsdale, N.Y. Seller: 79 West Avenue LLC, Redding. Property: 79 West Ave., Darien. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed April 13.

Charette, Keith R., Fairfield. Seller: Claire K. Nicotra, Fairfield. Property: 136 Pine Creek Ave., Fairfield.

Amount: $4.1 million. Filed April 12.

FIGURES DeLucia, Angela, Danbury. Seller: Richard S. Jowdy, Danbury. Property: 137-139 Chambers Road, Danbury.

Amount: $270,000. Filed April 6.

Gioia, Elizabeth and Brian Gioia, Stamford. Seller: Sheila Higgins, Norwalk. Property: 24 Thomas St., Norwalk. Amount: $712,500. Filed April 11.

Dempsky, Ken E., Newtown. Seller: Ken E. Dempsky, Newtown. Property: 15 Greenleaf Farms Road, Newtown.

For no consideration paid. Filed April 7.

Godinez, Angelica Maria Rodriguez and Adolfo Godinez, Tappan, N.Y. Seller: Juan Umpierre, Norwalk.

Property: Unit C of Haviland Arms Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $800,000. Filed April 12.

Coelho, Bruno, Stamford. Seller: Nasim Pahlavan, Stamford. Property: 141 Grove St., Unit Q., Stamford. Amount: $366,500. Filed April 4.

DeNunzio, Jeannette Marie and Anthony Louis DeNunzio, Shelton.

Seller: Scott T. Hill and Lorrie M. Hill, Redding. Property: 23 Great Pasture Road, Redding. Amount: $770,000.

Filed March 30.

Colonel, Lorene A. and Richard J. Colonel, Newtown. Seller: Robert J. Virgalla and Becky J. Virgalla, Newtown. Property: 20 Silver Brook Lane, Newtown. Amount: $675,000. Filed April 7.

DePetris, Kateri and Scott DePetris, New Canaan. Seller: Homer D. Parkhill and Katrina L. Parkhill, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 17, Map 5234, New Canaan. Amount: $4 million.

Filed March 31.

Conde, Jose E., Stamford. Seller: Lauren Olin and Olga Olin, Rochester, N.Y. Property: 10 Prospect Ave., Unit 5, Norwalk. Amount: $220,000. Filed April 12.

Diamond, Batya M. and Richard B. Diamond, Wilton. Seller: Richard Speciale, Norwalk. Property: Lot 7, Map 7829, Norwalk. Amount: $159,500. Filed April 13.

Gonzalez, Milagros and Cesar Angos, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 194-196 Priscilla St., Bridgeport. Amount: $110,000. Filed April 6.

Conner, Christopher, Brookfield.

Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 26 Monika Lane, Brookfield. Amount: $145,000. Filed April 8.

Dominguez, Rosabell and Benito A. Dominguez, Stamford. Seller: Gul Zaman Khan, Stamford. Property: 12 Seaton Road, Unit 1-A, Stamford.

Amount: $193,000. Filed April 8.

Halder, Deblina, Flushing, N.Y. Seller: New York World Mark Capital LLC, Fairfield. Property: 94-96 Freemont St., Bridgeport. Amount: $135,000.

Filed April 6.

Corapi, Joy and Christopher F. Corapi, New Canaan. Seller: Kathleen A. Collins, New Canaan. Property: 144 Kimberly Place, New Canaan.

Amount: $1.3 million. Filed April 8.

Domiziano, Jessica, Stamford. Seller: Steven R. Gubernick and Deborah K. Gubernick, Stamford. Property: Lot 90, Map 6101, Stamford. Amount: $597,500. Filed April 11.

Hanley, Laura R., Stamford. Seller: Malcolm J. Kimble, Stamford. Property: 94 Southfield Ave., Unit 1402, Stamford. Amount: $545,000. Filed April 4.

Cordoba, Gilma M. Pardo and Raul A. Arteaga Rivera, Stamford.

Seller: Alberto A. Daniels and Rhoda J. Daniels, Sebastian, Fla. Property: Stone Street, Stamford. Amount: $250,000. Filed April 6.

Downey, Kimberly A. and Joseph A. Downey, Redding. Seller: Wallace Perlman, Redding. Property: 91 Peaceable St., Redding. Amount: $302,000.

Filed April 4.

Cormier, Shannon and Philip Cormier, Redding. Seller: Judy Y. Zuklie and Robert J. Zuklie, Redding.

Property: 75 Stepney Road, Redding.

Amount: $690,000. Filed March 30.

Curran, Kathleen and Kevin Curran, New York, N.Y. Seller: Kate Z Driscoll-Leone, Fairfield. Property: 149 Fulling Mill Lane, Fairfield.

Amount: $950,000. Filed April 4.

Curtis, Ellen W., Fairfield. Seller: Delbert L. Auray, Fairfield. Property: 206 Salt Meadow Road, Unit 206, Fairfield.

Amount: $877,500. Filed April 11.

Dalipi, Anila and Resul Dalipi, Newtown. Seller: Andrew G. Dale and Joanna R. Gale, Newtown. Property: 42 Oak Ridge Drive, Lot 2, Newtown.

Amount: $800,000. Filed April 6.

Davis, Gene Kevin, Stamford. Seller: Wildlife Preserves Inc., Newark, N.J. Property: 217 Davenport Drive, Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed April 14.

Delia, George D., Newtown. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 53 Great Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $135,000.

Filed April 8.

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Drew, Elizabeth S. and William E. Drew, Darien. Seller: 14 Dubois Street LLC, Darien. Property: 14 Dubois St., Darien. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed April 4.

Droscoski, Elizabeth C. and Gary A. Droscoski, Norwalk. Seller: Vicki S. Bailas, Largo, Fla. Property: Unit 22 of Roton Point Association, Norwalk.

Amount: $105,000. Filed April 6.

Dunne, James, Bridgeport. Seller: Thomas J. Brennan, Gary T. Brennan and Cynthia A. Cupero, Glendale, Ariz. Property: 387 Toll House Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $305,000. Filed April 15.

Durrse, Lisa and Jared Durrse, Darien. Seller: Andrew J. Poes and Sara J. Poes, Norwalk. Property: 26 Deepwood Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $675,000. Filed April 8.

Edmondson, Elizabeth and Scott Edmondson, Stamford. Seller: Christopher Kinney and Candice Kinney, Fairfield. Property: 879 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $505,000. Filed April 7.

Farrell, Melissa L. and Devlin P. Farrell, Norwalk. Seller: Theodore Sommer and Ashly Sommer, Norwalk. Property: 1 Byrd Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $340,700. Filed April 15.

Godoy, Brenda and Samuel Martin, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Godon N. Brown and Jennifer J. Brown, Darien.

Property: Lot 44, Map 240, Darien.

Amount: $1.2 million. Filed April 6.

Gold, Vicki M., New Canaan. Seller: Glazer Group LLC, Norwalk. Property: 1 River Road, Unit D, Norwalk.

Amount: $1.9 million. Filed April 11.

Hartfelder, Cayle M. and Jack H. Hartfelder, Norwalk. Seller: Margaret M. Quick, Norwalk. Property: Lot 3, Map 6764, Norwalk. Amount: $420,000. Filed April 7.

Heath, Katia, Fairfield. Seller: Todd Rosen and Jennifer Hix Rosen, Fairfield. Property: 184 Alvin St., Fairfield.

Amount: $595,000. Filed April 4.

Hendricks, Carol C., Westport. Seller: Maria Veres-Nocerino, Fairfield.

Property: 126 Adelaide St., Fairfield.

Amount: $321,000. Filed April 12.

Hennessy, Nancy and Peter Hennessy, Stamford. Seller: Roger A. Torres and Leslee Parker Torres, Stamford. Property: Plot B, Map 4191, Stamford. Amount: $544,000. Filed April 8.

Hernandez, Gerardo, Danbury.

Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 17 Walnut St., Danbury. Amount: $120,000. Filed April 5.

Hobe, Dylan V., Stamford. Seller: James E. Kimmel and Karelisa Rose Kimmel, Stamford. Property: 21 Maple Tree Ave., Unit E, Stamford. Amount: $365,000. Filed April 15.

Hoyt, Sharon E., Newtown. Seller: Esther F. Tibbitts and Bruce E. Tibbitts, Newtown. Property: Unit 28 of Walnut Tree Village Condominium, Newtown. Amount: $239,500. Filed April 4.

Jaskot, Monika and Piotr Szarek, Stamford. Seller: William B. Robinson and Caitlin Maeve Hendricks, Stamford. Property: 105 Harbor Drive, Unit 139, Stamford. Amount: $450,000.

Filed April 8.

Jensen, Deborah and Thomas C. Atkins, Fairfield. Seller: Joan D. Healy, Ketchikan, Alaska. Property: 1532 Redding Road, Fairfield. Amount: $655,000. Filed April 8.

Jones, Maggie Chan and John Paul Jones III, New York, N.Y. Seller: Robert R. Ziembicki and Christine Ziembicki, Brookfield. Property: 25 Lakeview Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed April 8.

Jones, Maggie Chan and John Paul Jones III, New York, N.Y. Seller: Robert R. Ziembicki and Christine Ziembicki, Brookfield. Property: 23A Lakeview Road, Brookfield. Amount: $100,000. Filed April 8.

Karl, Candace, New Canaan. Seller: Tara Lee Capasso, Norwalk. Property: 329 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 8, Norwalk. Amount: $235,000. Filed April 8.

Karoutsos, John and David Acevedo, White Plains, N.Y. Seller: Rodney E. Walsh Jr. and Joann Walsh, Stamford.

Property: Lot 3, Map 3192, Stamford.

Amount: $532,500. Filed April 13.

Kelleher, Erin and Brad Kelleher, Darien. Seller: Stuart Duffield and Joan D. Duffield, Darien. Property: 27 Georgian Lane, Darien. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed April 1.

Koczeniak, Lauren A., Danbury.

Seller: Barry L. Wells and Kathleen A. Wells, Fairfield. Property: 20 Hawthorne Drive, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 4.

Koudelka, Warren J., Newtown.

Seller: Warren J. Koudelka and Anna May Koudelka, Newtown. Property: Lot 5, Map of Birch Rise, Newtown.

Amount: $10. Filed April 11.

Kret, Katarzyna and Robert Kret, Redding. Seller: Cortney B. Davis and Jonathan M. Gordon, Redding. Property: 46 Granite Ridge Road, Redding.

Amount: $562,000. Filed April 11.

Kwon, Yongjoon and Philip L. Watson, New York, N.Y. Seller: Guy D’Ambrosio and Michelle D’Ambrosio, Stamford. Property: Parcel B, Map 9965, Stamford. Amount: $735,000.

Filed April 12.

Lagan Jr., Frank E., Norwalk. Seller: Lorenzo Mattera Jr., Norwalk. Property: 31 Lexington Ave., Norwalk.

Amount: $150,000. Filed April 5.

Lange, Kimberly J. and Edward F. Lange Jr., Greenwich. Seller: Richard W. Swift and Lisa Swift, New Canaan.

Property: Briscoe Road, Map 2430, New Canaan. Amount: $2.1 million.

Filed April 8.

Laria, Joseph, Stamford. Seller: Rose M. Tierney, Stamford. Property: 162 Highwater Ave., Stamford. Amount: $257,500. Filed April 5.

FACTS Meakle, Elizabeth Ann and Douglas George Meakle, Plantsville. Seller: Michael Krantz, Danbury. Property: 1 Musnug Road, Danbury. Amount: $225,000. Filed April 7.

Mehlberg, Alicia A. and Ryan H. Davis, Darien. Seller: Kevin J. Carroll, Darien. Property: 24 Christie Hill, Darien. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed April 1.

Melwani, Angela S. and Satyan C. Melwani, Darien. Seller: William E. Drew and Elizabeth S. Drew, Darien.

Property: Lots 27, 28 and 28, Map 199, Darien. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed April 11.

Merrill, Jessica Ann and Edward Clifton Murrill IV, New Canaan.

Seller: Edward Clifton Merrill IV and Jessica Ann Tocko, New Canaan.

Property: 86 Forest St., New Canaan.

Amount: $1. Filed March 31.

Monteiro, David G., Bridgeport.

Seller: Robert S. Horvath and Terese A. Travis-Horvath, Fairfield. Property: 81 Plankton St., Bridgeport. Amount: $138,000. Filed April 7.

Morrison, Greg, Newtown. Seller: Robert J. Meade, Newtown. Property: Lots 43, 44, 45 and 46, Block J, Map 92, Newtown. Amount: $270,000. Filed April 13.

Mrijaj, Violetta, Stamford. Seller: Christine Wetzler, Stamford. Property: 1197 Hope St., Unit 6, Stamford.

Amount: $264,400. Filed April 6.

Naudin, Delphine A., Stamford.

Seller: Ronald M. Gold, Steven A. Certilman and Alessandro Sulpizi, Stamford. Property: 25 Forest St., Unit 4C, Stamford. Amount: $225,000. Filed April 8.

Navarro, Victor, Norwalk. Seller: Blu Lighthouse LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 95 Nautilus Road, Bridgeport.

Amount: $250,500. Filed April 6.

Nazrul, Mohammed, Nusrat Jahan and Md Iqbal Hossain, Stamford. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: Lots 118 and 119, Map 458, Stamford. Amount: $445,000. Filed April 15.

Nelson, Elizabeth and Joshua Takacs, Stamford. Seller: Cristian Cano, Stamford. Property: 697 Cove Road, Unit 1J, Stamford. Amount: $170,000. Filed April 15.

Nelson, Simone and Marcius Charles, Danbury. Seller: Ruth C. Amorim, Danbury. Property: 37 Mable Ave., Danbury. Amount: $320,000.

Filed April 5.

Neville, Jamison T., Stamford. Seller: Virginia H. Bruno, Lehigh Acres, Fla. Property: 81 Maple Tree Ave., Unit 4, Stamford. Amount: $250,000. Filed April 13.

Noone, Kimberly and Robert Noone, Danbury. Seller: Bryan N. Terzian, Bethel. Property: 14 Connecticut Ave., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 5.

O’Brien, Erica and John Patrick O’Brien, Stamford. Seller: Konstantin Yermenson and Anna Yermenson, Stamford. Property: Unit B in Lincoln Ledge Condominium, Stamford.

Amount: $505,000. Filed April 11.

O’Donnell, Jamie, Norwalk. Seller: Louise Dobson, Norwalk. Property: 144 East Ave., Unit 401B, Norwalk.

Amount: $480,000. Filed April 13.

Oliver, Wesley W., Norwalk. Seller: Rocco Albanese, Norwalk. Property: 3 Finch Court, Norwalk. Amount: $415,000. Filed April 14.

Oriolo, Richard, Fairfield. Seller: Ronald F. Grosso, Rose M. Grosso and Elaine Eye, Fairfield. Property: 32 Lu Manor Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $360,000. Filed April 5.

Otero, Francisco, Norwalk. Seller: Aida L. Otero, Norwalk. Property: 25 Edgewood St., Norwalk. Amount: $10.

Filed April 8.

Pasqualini, Leila J. and Antony J. Pasqualini Jr., Stamford. Seller: Andrew J. Green and Shayna Green, Stamford. Property: 272 Mill Road, Stamford. Amount: $662,500. Filed April 6.

Pearce, Kirstine and Stephen Pearce, New York, N.Y. Seller: Medina S. Vasily, Darien. Property: 35 Shields Road, Darien. Amount: $2 million.

Filed March 30.

Pena, Ely and David Martinez, Bridgeport. Seller: Anna Mae Gallo, Bridgeport. Property: 1153-1157 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $245,000.

Filed April 6.

Pensiero, Elizabeth and Keith Pensiero, Stamford. Seller: Richard A. Robustelli, Stamford. Property: 31 Eastover Road, Stamford. Amount: $780,000. Filed April 14.

Pfleger, Stephen E., Lakeland, Fla. Seller: Louis M. Leonardi and Kimberly Terpey Leonardi, Carmel, N.Y. Property: 55 Mill Plain Road, Unit 1-3, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 4.

Przybyszewski, Tomasz, Danbury.

Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: Unit 11 of Broad St., Danbury.

Amount: $232,000. Filed April 7.

Pyne, Helene and George Pyne, New Canaan. Seller: Alexander G. Magaro and Diviya C. Magaro, San Francisco, Calif. Property: 1248 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. Amount: $6.6 million. Filed March 28.

Quintero, Yolmand D., Stamford.

Seller: Canterbury Development LLC, Fairfield. Property: 325 Bullard St., Fairfield. Amount: $295,000. Filed April 15.

Rao, Rosemarie and Abhishek Rao, Fairfield. Seller: Kardamis Construction LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 42 Osborne Place, Fairfield. Amount: $990,000. Filed April 4.

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FIGURES

Rasso, Barbara A. and Jeff Feinberg, Stamford. Seller: Marlene P. Lyons, Stamford. Property: 67 E. Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $770,000. Filed April 4.

Smith, Courtney A. and Martin K. Gryzb, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: 285 West Avenue LLC, Darien. Property: 285 West Ave., Darien. Amount: $675,000.

Filed April 11.

Vitti, Melissa and Michael E. Vitti, Darien. Seller: Ina Divjak and Robin Gottlieb, Milford. Property: 4203 Park Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $230,000.

Filed April 11.

Reghuraman, Deepa Gopal and Balakrishnan Chandrasekaran, Danbury. Seller: Elizabeth Mitchell and Christopher Berberich, Redding.

Property: 4 Beech Lane, Redding.

Amount: $730,000. Filed March 29.

Socci, Megan A., Stamford. Seller: Cynthia Holloway, Stamford. Property: 444 Bedford St., Unit 8E, Stamford.

Amount: $279,000. Filed April 4.

Vitti, Melissa and Michael E. Vitti, Darien. Seller: Yvette Pipas, Flemington, N.J. Property: 4203 Park Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $230,000. Filed April 11.

Riley, Jessica and Jameson Riley, Stamford. Seller: Christopher D. Hunt and Linda Hunt, Darien. Property: Plot A, Map 1456, Darien. Amount: $840,000. Filed April 11.

Robertshaw, Dorothy and George Robertshaw, Westport. Seller: Elizabeth Cherie Pollack, Fort Meyers, Fla. Property: 250 Simpaug Turnpike, Redding. Amount: $224,500. Filed April 4.

Robertson, Kierstin C. and Daniel E. Robertson, Simsbury. Seller: Timothy K. Friar and Patricia H. Friar, New Canaan. Property: 2 Hunting Ridge Drive, New Canaan. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed April 13.

Robustelli, Richard, Stamford.

Seller: Mayoor Joshi and Anjali Joshi, Stamford. Property: 180 Turn of River Road, Unit 5B, Stamford. Amount: $529,500. Filed April 15.

Rode, Donald D., New York, N.Y. Seller: Katherine Elizabeth Block, New York, N.Y. Property: 85 Camp Ave., Unit 14B, Stamford. Amount: $424,500. Filed April 15.

Rosato, Alana A. and Jason H. Hull, Norwalk. Seller: Marielle Kennedy, Fairfield. Property: Lot 205, Map 145, Fairfield. Amount: $390,000. Filed April 15.

Rosenthal, Donald Edward and William Edward Grace, Hingham, Mass. Seller: Kerry Anne Rosenthal and Sheila Rosenthal, New Canaan.

Property: Unit 84 of The Village Common, New Canaan. Amount: $232,500. Filed April 8.

Rubin, Clara P. and Jeffrey L. Rubin, Harrison, N.Y. Seller: Linda A. Lasala, Portsmouth, N.H. Property: Unit 101 in Sono Lofts Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $285,000. Filed April 7.

Sabotic, Emil, Greenwich. Seller: Anthony Simon Charles, Norwalk.

Property: 8 Hadik Parkway, Norwalk.

Amount: $200,000. Filed April 5.

Saint, Thomas, Newtown. Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 30 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown. Amount: $205,000.

Filed April 12.

Sanchez, Rodrigo, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 72 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury. Amount: $230,000. Filed April 6.

Sperduti, Gelsomina and Adolfo Sperduti, Stamford. Seller: Joshua Lew and Jamie Ozure, Stamford.

Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 38, Stamford. Amount: $830,000.

Filed April 13.

Vitti, Melissa and Michael E. Vitti, Darien. Seller: Debra Masucci, Stony Point, N.Y. Property: 4203 Park Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $230,000. Filed April 11.

Sperry, Palmer, Stamford. Seller: Jennifer M. Jimenez, Stamford. Property: Unit 160 of Haywood Heights Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $271,500. Filed April 8.

Vlader, Wendy, Wilton. Seller: Christoph L. Gorder and Alish L. Gorder, Easton. Property: 274 Balmforth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $425,000. Filed April 6.

Spooner, Caroline and James Percesepe, Stamford. Seller: Malcolm J. Kimble, Stamford. Property: 12 Stamford Landing, Stamford. Amount: $30,000. Filed April 7.

Walters, Elise A. and Jonathan M. Walters, New Canaan. Seller: Rita P. Sheridan, Rhinebeck, N.Y. Property: Lot 71, Map 4053, New Canaan.

Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 29.

Spoto, Frank, Stamford. Seller: Joseph Tassitano, Weston. Property: 12 Unity Road, Stamford. Amount: $215,000. Filed April 11.

Webb, Judy C., New Canaan. Seller: George H. Webb Jr., New Canaan.

Property: 11 Bank St., Unit 2, New Canaan. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed April 7.

Suleymanov, Amin, Greenwich.

Seller: Cindy Wilson, Darien. Property: 43 Emma Road, Stamford. Amount: $165,000. Filed April 15.

Sylvester, Heidi and Benjamin F. Sylvester, Darien. Seller: Alexander V. Pritcharrr III and Sarah K. Long, Darien. Property: 40 Holly Lane, Darien. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed April 4.

Tamayo, Beatriz A. and Luis A. Quiceno, Bridgeport. Seller: HRB LLC, Weston. Property: Unit F603 of Chateau Condominium, Bridgeport.

Amount: $127,000. Filed April 7.

Tassitano, Victoria, Stamford. Seller: Dolores Spoto, Stamford. Property: 12 Unity Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.

Filed April 12.

Thompson, Lindsay, Stamford. Seller: Pushpa Singh, Stamford. Property: 35 Mead St., Unit 4, Stamford. Amount: $316,000. Filed April 5.

Tian, Honghao and Wenjun Yan, Stamford. Seller: Joel Levine and Laura E. Levine, Stamford. Property: 320 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 29, Stamford. Amount: $556,000. Filed April 5.

Tuttle, Shana L. and David D. Wiswell, Fairfield. Seller: Andrew Crum and Aislinn Patterson-Crum, Fairfield. Property: Lot 1, Map 6380, Fairfield. Amount: $610,000. Filed April 8.

Vernicek, Victoria L. and Charles B. Ronemus, Stamford. Seller: Christopher J. Durkin, Norwalk. Property: 6 Knorr St., Norwalk. Amount: $336,500. Filed April 12.

Wieneke, Joanne and Myron Wieneke, Redding. Seller: Mark Modzeleski and Victoria Modzeleski, Redding. Property: 380 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding. Amount: $675,000.

Filed April 4.

Willoughby, Leslie, Bridgeport.

Seller: Foster Square LLC, Bridgeport.

Property: 130 Weber Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $1. Filed April 6.

Yost, Eileen and Stephen Yost, Redding. Seller: Mark Tracten and Jodi Kass, Redding. Property: 266 Umpawaug Road, Redding. Amount: $775,000. Filed April 4.

Yuan, Yu and Gou Yong Yang, Stamford. Seller: Michael Rosa, Greenwich. Property: 437 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $345,000. Filed April 5.

Zhu, Anwei and Anjian Zhu, Norwalk. Seller: Patricia A. Bussey, Norwalk. Property: Unit 39 of Fawn Ridge Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $325,000. Filed April 15.

FORECLOSURES

Gureckis, Ricky C., et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: Lots 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 117, 118, 119 and 120, Pootatuck Park, Newtown. Mortgage default.

Filed April 7.

Key, Maxine, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 1 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed April 15.

Lonevsky, Maria, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 75 Euclid Ave., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed April 12.

Martinez, Luis, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 15 Jessup St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed April 6.

Raub, Michael A., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: Parcels A and B, Map 4207, Norwalk. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 6.

Serkin, Stuart R., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 44 Bennett St., Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed April 4.

Varon, Oscar, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Westerville, Ohio.

Property: 16 Donna Drive, Unit 40, Norwalk. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 15.

Zecena, Elva M., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 10 Lipton Place, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed April 12.

JUDGMENTS Ahsan, Ahmed, Newtown. $2,821 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 3 Pocono Road, Newtown. Filed April 7.

Arons, Michael, Stamford. $1,427 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 33 Dancy Drive, Stamford. Filed April 14.

Baltovich, Laura, Danbury. $16,856 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 19 Indian Ave., Danbury. Filed April 7.

Esquivel, Gilma L. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas.

Property: 20 Richelieu St., Norwalk.

Mortgage default. Filed April 12.

Coleman, Terry C., Norwalk. $2,034 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Del., by Tolisano & Danforth LLC, Ellington. Property: 34 Lincoln Ave., Norwalk. Filed April 14.

Granda, Lizandra, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 1100 E. Main St., Unit 16 E 4, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed April 6.

Engstrom, Jan, Fairfield. $1.2 million in favor of TD Bank NA, Portland, Maine, by Neubert, Pepe & Monteith PC, New Haven. Property: 169 Rock Major Road, Fairfield. Filed April 15.

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FACTS Evans, Robert L., Stamford. $677 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 114 N. Stamford Road, Stamford. Filed April 11.

Feeny, Paul, Stamford. $43,356 in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C., by John J. Graubard, New York, N.Y. Property: 369 Woodbrine Road, Stamford.

Filed April 8.

Flatow, Kevin T., Norwalk. $6,873 in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates PC, Enfield. Property: 28 Honey Hill Road, Norwalk. Filed April 14.

Freeman, Merritt L., Stamford. $18,345 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 17 Chestnut St., Stamford. Filed April 5.

Godbout, Jennifer, Newtown. $2,044 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 9 Ferris Road, Newtown. Filed April 7.

Green, Kelly, Newtown. $513 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Tunnel Road, Newtown. Filed April 7.

Gutierrez, Carlos, et al., Stamford. $2,941 in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford.

Property: 542 W. Hill Road, Stamford.

Filed April 11.

Hansen, Chris E., Stamford. $58,371 in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Tyson A. Fung, Enfield. Property: 57 Ocean Drive, Stamford. Filed April 13.

Hensel, Craig J., Newtown. $7,148 in favor of Main Street Acquisition Corp., Norcross, Ga., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 21 Philo Curtis Road, Newtown. Filed April 8.

Leville, Michelle, New Canaan. $32,044 in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah,

by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 76 Nubel Lane, New Canaan. Filed March 24.

Liscio, Tony, Stamford. $8,327 in favor of U.S. Equities Corp., South Salem, N.Y., by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 17 Turn of River Road, Stamford. Filed April 12.

Luce, Maryanne S., Fairfield. $3,550 in favor of Main Street Acquisition Corp., Las Vegas, Nev., by Schreiber/ Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 223 Homeland St., Fairfield. Filed April 8.

Marks, Tamara, Newtown. $308 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 3 Sweet Meadow Road, Newtown. Filed April 7.

Napier Transport Corp., et al., Danbury. $18,128 in favor of The Southern New England Telephone Co., New Haven, by Joshua H. Brown, New Haven. Property: 18 Ken Oaks Drive, Danbury. Filed April 4.

Osmun, Jennifer, Redding. $1,009 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 49 White Birch Road, Redding. Filed April 4.

Passeck, Gregory, Fairfield. $1.2 million in favor of TD Bank NA, Portland, Maine, by Neubert, Pepe & Monteith PC, New Haven. Property: 78 Osborne Lane, Fairfield. Filed April 15.

Pundy, Thomas R., Newtown. $2,316 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Del., by Tolisano & Danforth LLC, Ellington. Property: 122 Riverside Road, Newtown. Filed April 13.

Sanzone, Jane and Raymond Sanzone, Redding. $2,694 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 2 Meadow Edge, Redding. Filed April 4.

Shah, Harshit, Danbury. $13,465 in favor of Donaldson & Norris LLC, Danbury, by Christopher G. Winans, Danbury. Property: 2 Fairfield Court, Danbury. Filed April 5.

Sigg, Laura and Christopher Sigg, New Canaan. $240 in favor of MedAid LLC, Orange, by Joseph P. Latino.

Property: 84 Douglas Road, New Canaan. Filed March 22.

Sillo Construction LLC, New Canaan. $1,095 in favor of U.S. Insulation Corp., Berlin, by Carreira & Wojciechowski, New Preston. Property: 174 Forest St., New Canaan. Filed March 22.

Singer, Andrea L., Danbury. $5,684 in favor of TD Bank NA, Portland, Maine, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 51 Hillandale Road, Danbury. Filed April 7.

Vega, Shirley M., Stamford. $2,524 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 20 Douglas Ave., Stamford. Filed April 14.

LEASES MacDaniel, Thomas, by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 155 Vought Place, Stratford. Term: three years, commenced April 1, 2016. Filed April 6.

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LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Agn, Eleanor A. and Philip E. Cunningham, 515 Old Post Road, Fairfield. $397,510, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 13.

Ardino, Anthony, 175 Cascade Road, Stamford. $10,268, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 12.

Croce, Susan, 325 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. $17,625, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 11.

Dee, Cathleen P. and Dennis J. Dee, 48 Roton Ave., Norwalk. $44,607, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Formus, Teresa and Tadeusz Formus, 94 Rock Spring Road, Stamford. $12,861, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 12.

GHF 1950 LLC, et al., 75 Hillside Road, Fairfield. $1,291, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty and payroll taxes. Filed April 5.

Gibbons, Angela and Todd Gibbons, 56 Larbert Road, Fairfield. $64,693, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Green Masters Inc., 25 Mulberry St., Stamford. $11,779, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 5.

Herrera, Fernando A., 15 McLean Ave., Stamford. $40,852, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 6.

Joyce, Nancy M. and James C. Joyce, 122 Weed St., New Canaan. $6,374, a tax debt on personal income.

Filed March 23.

Kavicky, Kathryn, 2488 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. $34,277, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

FIGURES Kurkcu, Johanna M. and Ahmet T. Kurkcu, 2 Galilee Way, Newtown. $57,833, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Lilas Beauty Salon Corp., 8 Belden Ave., Norwalk. $4,062, failure to file correct information tax penalty and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 11.

Massoni, Elyse and Peter Kretz, 30 Jo Mar Drive, Newtown. $46,167, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 11.

Melgoza, Hector, 990 Hope St., Stamford. $55,155, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 6.

Meticulous Landscaping and Design Inc., 46 Bouton St., Norwalk. $20,779, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 5.

Minkler, Marvin, 74 Coolidge Ave., Stamford. $9,613, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 6.

Mossesian, Robe and Elai Gucciardo Mos, 7 Round Hill Road, Newtown. $28,991, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 11.

Ovares, Pedro, 28 Catherine St., Norwalk. $40,741, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Parker, Robert J., 125 Coleman Road, Fairfield. $215,007, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 13.

Petrafesa, John J., 51 Cynthia Drive, Fairfield. $24,157, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 13.

Petrafesa, Melissa J. and John J. Petrafesa Jr., 51 Cynthia Drive, Fairfield. $34,779, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 13.

Rowley, Bradford, 69 Forest St., New Canaan. $320,190, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 31.

Ruggiero, Anna, 13 Fox Hollow Lane, Newtown. $18,934, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 4.

Keeney, Nikoleta and Raymond A. Keeney, PO Box 916, Norwalk. $8,546, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 11.

Rush, Kieran T., 145 Jackman Ave., Fairfield. $77,671, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Knipschildt, Chocolatier LLC, 133 Washington St., Norwalk. $4,766, payroll taxes. Filed April 5.

Schrader, Elizabeth H., 115 Chasta Lane A., Stratford. $72,905, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Koones, Robert, 522 North St., Greenwich. $90,513, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed April 7.

Sign Design Inc., 25 Commerce St., Norwalk. $26,872, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 5.

Korotash, Lynda H. and Mark W. Korotash, 18 Shepard Hill Road, Newtown. $116,747, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 11.

Silbert, Thomas J., 2289 Bedford St., Unit G10, Stamford. $35,224, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 12.

Kurkcu, Ahmet T., 2 Galilee Way, Newtown. $9,507, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Sohn, Stephen, 485 Galloping Hill Road, Fairfield. $20,306, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 13.

Tenore Construction LLC, 63 Osborne Ave., Norwalk. $18,642, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 11.

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Trojanowski, Miroslaw, 14 Rockledge Road, Redding. $27,909, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 28.

Underwood, Lori W., 328 Main St., New Canaan. $69,737, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Vakos, Robert A., 3 Newtown Turnpike, Norwalk. $3,993, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Virgulak, Judi and Robert L. Virgulak, 14 Bayne Court, Norwalk. $52,499, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Wiener, Caren and John Wiener, 34 Oakwood Ave., Unit 310, Norwalk. $29,296, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 11.

Yerwood Center Inc., 90 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. $15,324, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 6.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Apadana Inc., 31 S. Main St., Unit 35, Norwalk. $9,466, corporate income taxes. Filed April 11.

Dicicco, Daniel, 40 Allen Road, Norwalk. $9,216, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Eisemann, K. and Bruce Mandelbaum, 173 Fern St., Fairfield. $6,431, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 13.

Eves, Hillary and Robin T. Eves, 32 Lighthouse Way, Fairfield. $281,052, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Preston, Amy and Thomas Preston, 56 Pheasant Ridge Road, Redding. $15,930, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 28.

Preston, Amy and Thomas Preston, 104 B. Portland Ave., Redding. $9,649, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 28.

Preston, Thomas, 104 B. Portland Ave., Redding. $1,590, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 28.

Preston, Thomas, 56 Pheasant Ridge Road, Redding. $15,930, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 28.

Read, Elizabeth and George L. Pusser, 5115 St. Andrews Island Drive, Fairfield. $277,667, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 11.

Sullo, Alfred C., 61 Seaview Road, Stamford. $10,385, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 12.

Watkins, David R., 31 E. Maple St., New Canaan. $4,152, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 7.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED 963-01 Rock Rimmon LLC, Stamford. Filed by JFS Inc., Stamford, by Stephen J. Frattaroli. Property: Lot 20, Map 579, Stamford. Amount: $52,651.

Filed April 4.

963-01 Rock Rimmon LLC, Stamford. Filed by Murace Plumbing Co. Inc., Stamford, by John Foti. Property: 17 Oenoke Place, Stamford. Amount: $20,950. Filed April 8.

Garcia, Margarita and Raul A. Garcia, 8 Hyatt Ave. Rear 13, Norwalk. $32,044, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

963-01 Rock Rimmon LLC, Stamford. Filed by Kitchen Classics LLC, Vauxhall, N.J., by Edward Cirignano.

Property: Lot 20, Overlook Park, Stamford. Amount: $30,709. Filed April 8.

Glassmeyer, Penelope M. and Edward P. Glassmeyer, 23 Butlers Island Road, Darien. $409,444, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Gerhart, David B., Redding. Filed

by Stephen Pomazi Inc., Redding,

by Stephen Pomazi. Property: 222 Lonetown Road, Redding. Amount: $20,218. Filed April 6.

Mandelbaum, Bruce M., 173 Fern St., Fairfield. $13,067, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 13.

Smeriglio, Antonio J., Stamford.

Filed by Envirotech Environmental Services of New England Inc., Stamford, by Gary Stone. Property: 23 Burwood Road, Stamford. Amount: $3,500. Filed April 6.

Moore, Richard, 10 Eleanor Lane, Norwalk. $59,603, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Norwalk Pizza and Pasta LLC, 236 East Ave., Norwalk. $11,558, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes.

Filed April 5.

Pratt, Karen M. and Robert A. Pratt, 27 Honey Hill Road, Norwalk. $10,956, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 5.

Pratt, Karen M. and Robert A. Pratt, 27 Honey Hill Road, Norwalk. $9,234, a tax debt on personal income.

Filed April 5.

Soljour, Shawn and Franois Soljour, New Canaan. Filed by Femia Landscaping Inc., Stamford, by Anthony Femia. Property: 594 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan. Amount: $8,000. Filed April 5.

Summer House Owner LLC, Stamford. Filed by PC Richard & Son Long Island Corp., Farmingdale, N.Y., by Paola DiBono. Property: 184 Summer St., Unit 2, Stamford. Amount: $124,511.

Filed April 6.

FACTS Wall Street Theater Company Inc. Filed by GTL Construction LLC, White Plains, N.Y., by Angelo Monaco. Property: 71 Wall St., Norwalk.

Amount: $535,247. Filed April 4.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Buschmann, Jaime and Mark Buschmann, New Canaan. Released by Haynes Materials Co., New Canaan,

by Arlene Sardo. Property: 359 Dan’s Highway, New Canaan. Amount: $1,829. Filed April 11.

LIS PENDENS

Davis, James C., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Embassy Towers Condominium Association Inc. Property: 2675 Park Ave., Unit 22, Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on an association lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 7.

DeCancio, Albert Rodriguez, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Park City Lofts Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 881 Lafayette Blvd., Unit 3H, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on an association lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Amante, Joanne F. and Ronald L. Amante, Newtown. Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Property: 6 Clapboard Ridge Road, Newtown.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $650,000, dated April 2006. Filed April 11.

Deedon, Warren, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 570 Amsterdam Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $123,600, dated October 1994. Filed April 7.

Amato, Gianni, et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 16 Ann St., Unit 33, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $259,200, dated August 2007. Filed April 14.

Dimeglio, Anthony, et al., Norwalk.

Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 132 Winfield St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $101,183, dated November 2007. Filed April 4.

Argent Mortgage Company LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 25 Cartright St., Unit 5K, Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $94,500, dated June 2005.

Filed April 7.

Dolor, Cheron L., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 82 Lycett St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Burke, Lynn, et al., Norwalk. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Pennymac Holdings LLC. Property: 33 N. Water St., Unit 802, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $994,000, dated August 2007. Filed April 8.

Cadore, Betty W., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 7476 Anson St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $277,500, dated November 2005.

Filed April 5.

Casas, Evelyn, et al., New Canaan.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 284 Marvin Ridge Road, New Canaan.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.7 million, dated January 2005. Filed March 23.

Clarson, Eric C., et al., Fairfield.

Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 326 Bennett St., Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $436,000, dated November 2005.

Filed April 8.

Duarte, Antonio J., et al., Newtown.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for MCM Capital Partners LLC. Property: 5 Grays Plain Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $408,750, dated June 2007. Filed April 6.

Ellsworth, Margaret A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for 3300 Park Avenue Condominium Association Inc. Property: 3300 Park Ave., Unit 9, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on an association lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 6.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, McLean, Va. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Barclay Commons Unit Owners Association Inc. Property: Unit 6-69C of Barclay Commons, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 7.

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Figueora, Anastasio, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 11 Stone Ridge Road, Unit 11, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $83,420, dated May 2007. Filed April 7.

McCloskey, Philomena, et al., Newtown. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 10 Pebble Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $230,000, dated June 2006. Filed April 11.

Greenpoint Mortgage Funding Inc., Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 240 Sunnyridge Ave., Unit 79, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $26,300, dated June 2005. Filed April 5.

Meggie, Marlon, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 172 Remington St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Jimenez, Susan, et al., Fairfield.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 191 Fairfield Woods Road, Unit 1-A-2, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $344,800, dated July 2013. Filed April 11.

Jones, Terry R., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 2 Joes Hill Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $408,000, dated August 2007. Filed April 7.

Joyner, Valencia Rochelle, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 4 O’Donnell Road, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $267,200, dated June 2004. Filed April 14.

Kipnis, Jeremy R., et al., Redding.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 20 Drummer Lane, Redding. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $530,000, dated December 2006.

Filed March 29.

Leon, Santiago, et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 18 Silvermine Ave., Norwalk.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $408,000, dated June 2007. Filed April 15.

Lillbask, Ingabritt, et al., Redding.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc., Spring, Texas. Property: 35 Huckleberry Road, Redding.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $637,500, dated September 2012. Filed April 6.

Mcauley, Patricia, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Plaza Home Mortgage Inc. Property: 396 Taft Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $307,500, dated October 2013. Filed April 5.

Mejia, Yuderkis, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 836838 William St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Montanez, Zenia and Alfredo Montanez, Bridgeport. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: Ogden St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $168,000, dated October 2007. Filed April 8.

Newtown, Joanne, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 468-470 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Papahristou, Evangelos, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 217 Lewis St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Pierce, Kim D., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 126 Red Oak Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $126,451, dated June 2012. Filed April 5.

Pinto, Sebastiana, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 171-173 Orchard St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Popy, Papia S., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Salem Five Mortgage Company LLC. Property: 317-319 Willow St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $184,000, dated May 2010. Filed April 5.

Porcheddu, Elizabeth A., et al., New Canaan. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 194 Park St., Unit 7, New Canaan. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $265,000, dated March 2007. Filed March 24.

Prudencio, Reina, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 80-86 Goddard Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises.

Filed April 5.

Pulliam, Barbara A., Bridgeport.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 353 Saunders Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $190,515, dated January 2008. Filed April 7.

Recupero, Catherine M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 226228 Palisade Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Reichl, Mia L. and Charles L. Reichl, et al., Danbury. Filed by Christopher G. Winans, Danbury, for Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 102 King St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $320,000, dated January 2007. Filed April 7.

Reyes, Alesandra, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 160-162 Rose St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Rodriguez, Flora H., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 11 Windsor Place, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $160,700, dated April 2004. Filed April 12.

Rosenbaum, David L., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 310-312 Bond St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Ross, Janita, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 285 Charles St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Simpson, Diedre and Gary Thompson, Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport.

Property: 256 Harmony St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a seweruse lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Slade, Joann D., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 276 Salem St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Smith, Donovan C., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 135 Prince St., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $115,000, dated December 2006. Filed April 6.

Smith-Vassello, Millicent, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 99-101 Edna Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $320,000, dated May 2006. Filed April 7.

Sneed Jr., Raymond J., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 458-460 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

Stewart, Alecia, Bridgeport. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 96 Carlson Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $142,373, dated May 2010. Filed April 7.

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FACTS Taylor, Alicia F., et al., Darien. Filed

by Martha Croog LLC, West Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: Lot 20, Noroton Knoll, Darien. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $485,000, dated August 2007. Filed March 31.

Thompson, Karen and Alfred Thompson, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 410 Huntington Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 5.

MORTGAGES 132 Old Road LLC, Norwalk, by Jonathan Schwartz. Lender: Stephen P. Ciardiello. Property: 132 Old Road, Westport. Amount: $750,000. Filed April 6.

32 Lookout LLC, Monroe, by Meghan Riccio. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 32 Lookout Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $336,000. Filed April 15.

33 Sunshine LLC, Greenwich, by Debra Hess. Lender: Debra Hess, Greenwich. Property: 33 Sunshine Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $549,540.

Filed April 8.

646 Crystal LC, New Rochelle, N.Y.,

by Edo Dostal. Lender: James A. Ellison, Milford. Property: 30 Carleton Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $140,000.

Filed April 8.

681 East Main LLC, Darien, by Paul Shelley. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 681-689 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $350,000. Filed April 7.

743 Fairfield Beach Road LLC, Fairfield, by Peter DiDomenico.

Lender: TD Bank NA, Greenville, S.C. Property: 743 Fairfield Beach Road, Unit 54, Fairfield. Amount: $856,000.

Filed April 5.

9D Brookside Place LLC, Redding,

by Jeffrey A. Titus. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Cheshire. Property: 9D Brookside Place, Redding. Amount: $552,000. Filed April 7.

AFI Inc., Southport, by Anthony F. Izzo. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 3509 Redding Road, Fairfield. Amount: $480,000. Filed April 12.

Domus Kids Inc., Stamford, by Robert Minicucci. Lender: Stamford Community Development Program, Stamford. Property: 225 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Amount: $14,180.

Filed April 8.

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E Properties LLC, Norwalk, by Melissa H. Engel. Lender: Norwalk Bank & Trust, Norwalk. Property: 199-215 Elm St., New Canaan. Amount: $5.6 million. Filed March 31.

Taybros LLC, Stamford, by James T. Taylor. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: Parcel B, Map 14361, Stamford. Amount: $900,000.

Filed April 11.

Empire West Avenue LLC, Stamford, by James Heffernan. Lender: Mark F. Katz, Stamford. Property: 143 Leon Place, 18 Piave St. and 220 West Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1.6 million.

Filed April 4.

Trofa Property Development LLC, Wilton, by Florindo Trofa. Lender: Darien Rowayton Bank, Darien.

Property: 561 Oldfield Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $800,000. Filed April 6.

ETG Properties LLC, Darien, by Eric Glasband. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 676 Hollow Tree Road, Darien. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed March 30.

Future Health Care Systems Conncticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Charles Dippollito Jr. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 750 South Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $931,700. Filed April 7.

Future Health Care Systems Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Charles Dippollito Jr. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 800 South Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $931,700. Filed April 7.

Kokopelli Holdings LLC, by John Kavonnas. Lender: First Republic Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 118-124 River Road Extension, Greenwich.

Amount: $2 million. Filed April 8.

MSS LLC, Norwalk, by Maria Sophia Savvidis. Lender: Home Loan Investment Bank, Warwick, R.I. Property: 184 Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $470,000. Filed April 15.

One Harbor Point Square LLC, Stamford, by Paul J. Kuehner. Lender: Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp., New York, N.Y. Property: Master Unit S1 of Harbor Point Planned Community, Stamford. Amount: $99 million. Filed April 12.

Pondview Development LLC, Brookfield, by Anthony O. Lucera.

Lender: Southport Real Estate Holdings LLC, Southport. Property: 97 King St., Danbury. Amount: $936,138.

Filed April 6.

R & K Homes LLC, Norwalk, by Richard Tavella. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 41 Murray St., Norwalk. Amount: $390,000. Filed April 5.

R-K Black Rock I LLC, et al., Jacksonville, Fla., by Kenneth M. Kleban.

Lender: TD Bank NA, Greenville, S.C. Property: 2181-2183, 2187-2285 and 2271 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield.

Amount: $20 million. Filed April 11.

Silvermine Guild of Artists Inc., New Canaan, by Rose-Marie Fox. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford.

Property: Unit 1028 of Lakeside Condominium, New Canaan. Amount: $533,000. Filed March 31.

Stadler Construction, Norwalk, by Michael Stadler. Lender: David Douglas Decker, Greenwich. Property: 159 Gerdes Road, New Canaan. Amount: $740,000. Filed April 8.

Vinkath Realty LLC, Darien, by Vince DeRentis. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: Parcel A, Map 2749, Darien. Amount: $629,000.

Filed March 30.

Wade Properties LLC, Bridgeport,

by Douglas H. Wade. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 1316 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $850,000. Filed April 8.

Weselleck LLC, Stamford, by Frank Bongiorno. Lender: Dickmont Realty Associates LLC, Fairfield. Property: 263 Selleck St., Stamford. Amount: $350,000. Filed April 7.

NEW BUSINESSES Art Lain Landscaping, 30 Hinckley Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Arturo Lainez. Filed April 8.

Athletic Tutoring, 6102 Avalon Drive East, New Canaan 06840, c/o Trent Nader. Filed March 17.

Bam Bams Exotic Corals & Fish, 174 N. Stamford Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Joseph Bamberger. Filed April 12.

Bedsidemanners LLC, 54 W. North St., Apt. 304, Stamford 06902, c/o Rachelle Mondesir. Filed April 4.

Bedsidemannersct, 54 W. North St., Apt. 304, Stamford 06902, c/o Rachelle Mondesir. Filed April 4.

Bee Free Yoga Inc., 45 Grove St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Rebekah Jacobs Fletcher. Filed March 23.

Binge Music, 72 Finney Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Kenneth Belle. Filed April 5.

Carias Painting, 15 Albin Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Wilfredo CariasOrtiz. Filed April 11.

CCR, 98 Forest St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Carlos Castillejo. Filed March 24.

Cheeztik Tequenos, 92 Knapp St., Stamford 06907, c/o Maria R. Alvarez.

Filed April 14.

County Group, 173 Butler Lane, New Canaan 06840, c/o Katie Evans Matyszewski. Filed April 8.

CPR Training of New England, 74 Courtland Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Lori Delvaglio. Filed April 4.

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FIGURES CT Riders, 59 Grove St., Suite 1G, New Canaan 06840, c/o Adahyl Barbosa.

Filed March 21.

M.G. Marble & Granite, 36 Taylor Ave., Apt. 1, Norwalk 06854, c/o Mayker Gomez. Filed April 4.

Daniela Gongora Music Academy, 22 Aiken St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Daniela Gongora. Filed April 13.

New England Selfie Station, P.O. Box 1143, New Canaan 06840, c/o Natasha Nikie. Filed March 29.

Dominick, 116 S. Main St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Dominick Fuel Inc. Filed April 5.

Oaisis Senior Advisors of Fairfield County, 1127 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Doyleco Enterprises.

Filed April 7.

Duarte General Painting, 18 Wilson St., Apt. 2, Stamford 06902, c/o Bayron H. Aquino-Duarte. Filed April 1.

Eclectic Mashup, 11 Hamilton Court, Apt. A, Stamford 06902, c/o Sharon Dacosta. Filed April 6.

EF Landscaping, 234 Culloden Road, Apt. A1, Stamford 06902, c/o Eli Flores. Filed April 7.

Precision Maser Painting LLC, 24 Second St., Norwalk 06855, c/o Pedro A. Reyes. Filed April 4.

Proyash Financial Advisors, 137 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien 06820, c/o Sunil Sharma. Filed April 20.

Puddle Glen Ballet, 203 Pocconock Trail, New Canaan 06840, c/o Monique Ames. Filed March 22.

Einsurancepeople.com Inc., 30 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 202, Darien 06820, c/o Donald C. Savoy Inc. Filed April 14.

Raul Carpentry and Paint Service, 24 Burley Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Raul Alfaro. Filed April 4.

Essential Bodyworks & Wellness, 11 Forest St., Suite 206, New Canaan 06840, c/o Essential Bodwork. Filed March 16.

Savoy Associates Inc., 30 Old Kings Highway South, Suite 202, Darien 06820, c/o Donald C. Savoy Inc. Filed April 14.

Estrada Designs, 121 Maple Ave., Third floor, Stamford 06902, c/o Darwin J. Estrada. Filed April 11.

Scalzi Originals, 25 Grand St., Apt. 263, Stamford 06902, c/o William Stowell. Filed April 12.

Flores and Son Landscaping, 341 Glenbrook Road, Apt. 1, Stamford 06906, c/o Elmer G. Flores. Filed April 12.

Selec Home Improvement LLC, 39 Willard Terrace, Stamford 06903, c/o Ceferino Ruiz. Filed April 15.

Gigi Guthrie, 209 Lakeside Drive, New Canaan 06840, c/o Gigi Guthrie.

Filed April 11.

Stone By Ric, 5 Senga Road, Norwalk 06854, c/o Richardo A. Bermudez.

Filed April 4.

H & M High Quality Painting, 39 Woodbury Ave., Apt. 3, Norwalk 06850, c/o Gilberto M. Godinez Ramos and Hugo L. Ramos. Filed April 13.

Studio Santiecello LLC, 29 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Carrie C. Longo. Filed April 15.

Holly Pond Advisors Inc., 49 Tokeneke Road, Darien 06820, c/o Darien Liquor Shop. Filed April 19.

Hotbrands Unlimited, 18 Burwell St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Matthew Cohen and Allison Ward. Filed April 5.

Jam Bash Networking, 6 Oak Park Ave., Darien 06820, c/o Geoff Garfield.

Filed April 8.

JC Ramos Landscaping, 104 Dean St., Apt. 1, Stamford 06902, c/o Juan Carlos Ramos. Filed April 4.

Jennie Klein PHD, 85 Indian Rock Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o Jennie Klein Seaman. Filed April 4.

Karters Courier, 21 Avenue C., Norwalk 06854, c/o Dante Carter. Filed April 4.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club, 1075 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Jay K. Hummer. Filed April 1.

Team Design & Decoration, 110 Towne St., Unit 108, Stamford 06902, c/o Richard A. Garofalo. Filed April 14.

Thai@77, 77 Bedford St., Stamford 06902, c/o Prakash Nath. Filed April 14.

V Designs Inc., 13 Wakeman Road, Darien 06820, c/o Darien Quilts. Filed April 20.

Very Clean, 1425 Bedford St., Suite 2-2N, Stamford 06905, c/o Viviane Machado. Filed April 5.

What’z Poppin CT, 28 Center Terrace, Stamford 06906, c/o Neftali Fernandez and Jean Pierre Castro. Filed April 7.

Wine Fonts, 53 Hope St., Stamford 06906, c/o Joseph Quinones. Filed April 4.

PATENTS Ashless lubricant composition.

Patent no. 9,315,760 issued to Kevin J. Chase, Branford; and Brian W. Stunkel, Stamford. Assigned to Vanderbilt Chemicals LLC, Norwalk.

Detecting multi-object anomalies utilizing a low rank sparsity model. Patent no. 9,317,780 issued to Raja Bala, Pittsford, N.Y.; Zhigang Fan, Webster, N.Y.; Aaron Burry, Ontario, N.Y.; Vishul Monga, State College, Pa.; and Xuan Mo, State College, Pa. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Colored toners. Patent no. 9,316,939 issued to Kevin F. Marcell, Webster, N.Y.; Maria M. Barden, Fairport, N.Y.; Kimberly Anne Stoll, Penfield, N.Y.; Christopher M. Wolfe, Rochester, N.Y.; and Brian J. Andaya, Ontario, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Electrophobic patterning of an image definition material. Patent no. 9,316,993 issued to Janos Veres, San Jose, Calif.; David K. Biegelsen, Portola Valley, Calif.; and Chu-Heng Liu, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Imaging system with electrophotographic patterning of an image definition material and methods therefore. Patent no. 9,316,994 issued to Janos Veres, San Jose, Calif.; David K. Biegelsen, Portola Valley, Calif.; and Chu-heng Liu, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Method and apparatus for dynamically configuring a filter pipeline for a print driver. Patent no. 9,317,225 issued to Alan Kenneth Robertson, Rochester, N.Y.; and Glenn K. Smith, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Methods and systems for determining assessment characters.

Patent no. 9,317,670 issued to Eric Michael Gross, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Scalable printhead maintenance cart having maintenance modules. Patent no. 9,315,027 issued to Richard A. Kalb, Rochester, N.Y.; Glenn D. Batchelor, Fairport, N.Y.; and Ali R. Dergham, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

System and method for producing color shifting or gloss effect and recording medium with color shifting or gloss effect. Patent no. 9,319,557 issued to Edward N. Chapman, Rochester, N.Y.; and Kenneth R. Miller, Macedon, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Systems and methods for mounting an externally readable monitoring module on a rotating customer replacement component in an opening device. Patent no.

9,317,009 issued to Jeffrey Michael Fowler, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS STATE BUDGET

EVENTS

‘You Can’t Spend What You Don’t Have’

W

hat do voters think about Connecticut’s

Connecticut residents are experiencing firsthand

budget crisis?

the impact tax increases have on job creation and

We asked them, and their responses–featured in

economic growth.

CBIA’s new statewide radio ad campaign–show

They’re tired of not getting a good return on their

growing frustration with Connecticut lawmakers’

tax dollars and want a more efficient, effective,

inability to resolve the state’s fiscal issues.

and affordable state government.

Their message is clear.

And they know that if lawmakers fail to end the

Taxing our way out of our fiscal problems hasn’t worked.

state’s cycle of budget deficits followed by tax hikes followed by deficits, it will be next to impossible to keep jobs, businesses, and families here.

And without long-term, urgently needed spending reforms, our state faces an uncertain future.

They want Connecticut state lawmakers to work together, Democrats and Republicans, and act now to reform government spending.

That means no tax hikes, now or after the November elections.

Opinion polls are seeing similar sentiments.

A Quinnipiac University Poll released last week revealed that jobs and the economy was the top priority for Connecticut voters–regardless of their political affiliation.

Survive and Grow in a Changing Economy

O

perating a small business can be a rewarding—but also isolating—enterprise,

with owners facing a unique set of challenges.

Join us June 3 and learn how small businesses

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survived the economic challenges of the past few years and came through stronger than ever and ready for growth.

ISSUES & POLICIES

Will We Be Able to Afford Health Insurance in Connecticut?

You’ll hear from experts on the

T

your business, working and

he Connecticut legislature’s affinity for

laudable—a certain type of breast cancer

more and more mandates is making health

screening—it’s also very costly.

insurance even more costly for the state as well as smaller employers.

SCAN TO REGISTER!

current best practices for growing contracting with large companies and government agencies, and developing and

Considering the current budget situation for

implementing a sustainable, attainable

the state as well as smaller employers struggling

growth plan.

Despite Connecticut’s ongoing fiscal crisis and

to continue to help pay for their employees’

still-slow economy, several legislative proposals

health insurance, now is not the time to mandate

will cost taxpayers millions and jack up health

higher costs.

Chris Allen, CEO & Founder,

Yet despite its fiscal note, this bill was approved

iDevices

insurance costs for small businesses.

Some of the bills make health insurance more

by the Connecticut legislature’s Appropriations

expensive by requiring health plans to cover

Committee.

additional procedures and treatments.

Keynote

Chris Allen of iDevices shares his strategies and tactics for developing

As amended, HB 6520 similarly increases

the company into a best-in-class technology

Under Obamacare, each state has an Essential

the cost of health insurance by adding more

business.

Health Benefit package that identifies benefits

benefits while capping cost sharing payments

that must be included in health plans.

(i.e. co-payments and deductibles).

Connecticut set its EBH package years ago.

Date:

That will only push costs elsewhere—such

If the legislature passes any new mandates—

as, higher premiums or higher costs for other

additional procedures or services that must

services.

be included in health plans—beyond the EBH, the state in some cases will have to pay for that procedure or service.

HB 5233 is one such new mandate that may cost the state more than $1 million in 2018.

While the intent of this bill is certainly

If lawmakers keep pushing the cost of health insurance higher, it won’t matter what benefits are included in any given plan because no one will be able to afford it in the first place.

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Friday, June 3, 2016

Time: Check-in & networking breakfast: 7:30 am Program: 8:15 am–noon

Place: Radisson Hotel Cromwell 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell Cost:

CBIA members, $75 Nonmembers, $125

 Register at cbia.com

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TRANSFORMATION PRESENTED BY

KEEP YOUR BUSINESS MOVING TO MEET TODAY’S CHALLENGES BUSINESS OWNERS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

BRINGING YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL THIS IS TAILORED FOR YOU

VINCENT HOSANG President/CEO Caribbean Food Delights

MAY

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HE TRANSFORMED HIS BUSINESS. HEAR HOW.

NOAH LAPINE President Lapine

RODICA CESLOV Strategy & Transformation Consultant

11:30 A.M – 1:30 P.M. (LUNCH INCLUDED)

WHITBY CASTLE

330 BOSTON POST ROAD, RYE

To register visit westfaironline.com/transformation

CO-PRESENTED BY

BRONZE SPONSOR

WESTCHESTER & FAIRFIELD COUNTY

BUSINESS JOURNALS

For more information call Danielle Brody at 914-358-0757, or email dbrody@westfairinc.com.