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BUSINESS JOURNAL May 16, 2016 | VOL. 52, No. 20
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Sound investment vs. D.C. frugality MURPHY HARBORS NO ILLUSIONS OF $860M BILL APPROVAL
BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com
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o learn firsthand the importance of preserving the quality of the Long Island Sound as he pushes for a significant increase in federal funding, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy toured Norm Bloom & Son’s Copps Island Oyster shellfish company in Norwalk. The operators of the third-generation, family-run business have been plying the waters of Norwalk and beyond for more than 60 years. Earlier this month, Murphy released his Long Island Investment Plan, an $860 million proposal to support Connecticut’s
$30 million shellfishing industry by increasing funding for initiatives to support the health of the sound and its shoreline industries. “I know that number sounds big to people, but we have to start setting the targets high for the federal programs that help clean up the sound and will help restore the ability of shellfishermen to be able to do business here,” Murphy said while touring the business on May 5. “This is my opportunity to be able to bring what they are doing back to Washington so I can talk to my colleagues on a firsthand basis about how important supporting the shellfish industry is and how research on how to do better with this industry is really critical to their survival.”
Copps Island Oysters, a third-generation Norwalk shellfishery is in full support of U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s proposal. Photo by Reece Alvarez
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Boehringer Ingelheim and FDA ramp up anti-counterfeit medicine efforts BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com “INTERNET PHARMACY. CHEAP GENERIC MEDICATIONS ONLINE.” “Eating this KILLS diabetes!” And of course the eternally popular “Try Viagra for Free” and its infinite number of variations. Messages with subject lines
like these pop up in most people’s email inboxes on a daily, if not hourly, basis. And while many recipients simply delete them — or, if their spam filters are doing their jobs, never see them at all — a large enough number apparently click through and visit online pharmacies like GlavMed and
Canada Drugs. There they purchase their Lipitor, Pradaxa and, yes, Viagra at considerably lower prices than what they would pay at their local CVS or Walgreens. When their medications arrive — apparently in the same packaging that drugmakers Boehringer Ingelheim, Lilly and Pfizer employ — they duly ingest them. End result: Nothing whatsoever. Or an adverse reaction. Or, in some cases, they die. Welcome to the world of counterfeit medicine, one of the biggest scourges facing the prescription medicine industry.
The illicit trade extends far beyond buying pills from a guy in his basement. In 2010, the World Customs Organization estimated that the global market for counterfeit drugs was worth $200 billion, as compared with the combined worldwide heroin and cocaine markets, which stood then at $160 billion. “If it’s too affordable to be true, it’s probably not true.” So says J. Aaron Graham, executive director for brand safety and security at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. (BIPI) in Ridgefield, the U.S. headquarters for the privately held German
drug maker. BIPI has partnered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to get the word out to patients and health care providers via the “Know Your Source” initiative. The program involves posters in English and Spanish alerting patients about what to look for — safety information missing, product names different than expected, packaging that seems shoddy or unlike what they’ve seen before. Literature for physicians, nurses and pharmacists is also being distributed, warning that » COUNTERFEIT, page 6
The mommy demographic
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he decision to walk away from a career you love to care for your children full time is a difficult one to make. But the path to re-entering that career following an extended gap in employment can be even more grueling. Après hopes to change that. The digital recruiting platform, apresgroup.com, which launched on May 4, aims to help primarily women who have left their careers to raise their children, or for other personal reasons, get back to work. The website features full- and part-time job postings, consulting projects, maternity fill-in positions and pro bono opportunities across a range of industries, along with targeted editorial content and for-hire career coaches. Co-founders Jennifer Gefsky and Niccole Kroll know firsthand the challenges facing women who hope to pick up where they left off when returning to their careers. A Chappaqua resident, Gefsky got her start at the New York City law firm Proskauer Rose before becoming vice president and deputy general counsel at Major League Baseball. Despite loving her job, Gefsky eventually made “what I think of as one of the most difficult decisions” to leave her career and stay home with her children full time. But when Gefsky was ready to get back into the workforce after an eight-year hiatus, she found it difficult to find employment. Even with her 12 years of experience, she seemed to only be qualified for entry-level positions. Feeling disheartened by her lack of resources, Gefsky bonded with Kroll, who found herself in a similar position after taking the off-ramp from her job as a registered dietitian. The duo, who met through their children, soon came up with the idea for what would later become Après. Since its launch, the site has added more than 6,000 members, with job seekers from all 50 states represented. Though members are able to browse job postings for free, the site also offers premium memberships for $250 per year or $25 per month to feature their profiles directly to potential employers. Après has also signed on more than 15 corporate partners who, for an annual fee based on the company’s size, are able to post an unlimited number of jobs on the Après site. Partners include Stamford-based Gartner Inc. and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Jennifer Gefsky, left, and Niccole Kroll, co-founders of digital recruiting website ApresGroup.com. Photo courtesy Sasha Israel.
based in Rye Brook, N.Y.. Tessie Massa, vice president of human resources at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, said the life experiences of this pool of candidates “can be very helpful” to positions within their company. The nonprofit’s job postings on the site are exclusively in the New York area, but Massa said the company’s “ultimate goal” is to expand its listings to its offices across the country. She said since this was the “first time we are working with a group like Après,” the nonprofit would like to “see how much it broadens our reach” before expanding its postings nationwide. Technology research company Gartner is also beginning with local job postings, according to Robin Kranich, senior vice president of human resources, adding that Après exposes Gartner to qualified, serious candidates. “For us, it’s just an excellent opportunity to tap into a whole new talent pool,” she said. Gefsky said that allowing any company to post jobs without forming partnerships beforehand would be “a disservice to the membership base.” “We felt it was really important to educate companies about this demographic,” she said. “Companies don’t understand the value this demographic brings, so our mis-
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sion is to go into companies one by one, literally, and explain why this group should be a percentage of their hires.” Après is currently in partnership talks with more than 200 corporations, along with Connecticut hedge funds and “a ton of nonprofits.” International companies have also approached Après for potential partnerships since its launch. “It’s not just the U.S. in this phenomenon,” she said. “Everyone’s experiencing the female drain in mid-to-senior levels.” Gefsky said these women are an invaluable source of talent for corporate America, bringing a proven work record, loyalty and life experience, adding that they are “very appreciative of the opportunity” to get back to work. “They want to prove you’ve made the right decision,” she said. “They’re not going to let you down.” These women “generally are very reenergized about returning to work” following their career breaks, Gefsky said, making them highly motivated employees. After a life of staying home with their children, Gefsky said that many of the women are excited “about coming back to where people are actually listening to them.” Another part of the value of these women is the knowledge they can provide to the next generation of the female workforce.
“Millennial women want mentors, people to look up to,” Gefsky said, adding that they also “want to see they can have a family” while working for a company. Being viewed as a company that’s family-and-female-friendly can be used in both recruiting new hires and enticing new business. “Clients and customers want to know who’s at the table,” she said. And while millennials on average remain at one job for just over two years, these women are “typically done opting out.” “They balance the millennial workforce,” Gefsky said. Though Kroll has some experience with entrepreneurship on a “very different platform,” founding a children’s apparel company in the mid-2000s, owning a business is something new for Gefsky. “It’s hard to be an entrepreneur,” she said. “You’re doing everything from scratch. It takes a lot of perseverance.” “I feel like every day I’m given an excuse to be like, ‘Ugh, this is hard,’” she said. But the response to Après since its launch has been “tremendous,” Gefsky said, and she has “nothing negative” to say about the experience. “It’s so validating to say, ‘Ok, we really do have value to these companies, and they really are interested in this demographic.”
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percent of lost jobs. The one sector that improved during the recession was education and health services, which increased by roughly 10,000 jobs. The DOL expects the trend to continue through 2017, predicting a 5.3 percent increase in employment, or 1,450 new jobs, for personal care aides, followed by maids and housekeeping cleaners (up 4.2 percent, with 660 new jobs); registered nurses (up 1.9 percent, with 630 new jobs); nursing assistants (increasing by 2.6 percent, with 580 new jobs); and childcare workers (increasing by 3.4 percent, with 580 new jobs). Fastest-shrinking jobs through 2017 are expected to be bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (down 2.6 percent, losing 510 jobs); tellers (down 5 percent, losing 260 jobs); secretaries/administrative assistants outside of the legal, medical and executive sectors (decreasing 0.8 percent, losing 250 jobs); executive secretaries and executive administrative assistants (down 2.3 percent, losing 200 jobs); and fast food cooks (declining 3 percent, losing 200 jobs). All told, Connecticut’s occupational employment is expected to grow by 11,890 jobs over the 2015-2017 projections period.
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he Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) has a mildly optimistic outlook for the state’s future, predicting an average annual growth rate in employment of 0.3 percent, potentially bringing the employment level to 1.783 million by the first quarter of 2017 from 2015’s figure of 1.771 million. The DOL said that as of March 2016, Connecticut has regained 76.7 percent of the jobs it lost in the most recent recession — putting it on par with neighboring states such as Maine (79.5 percent) and Rhode Island (87.9 percent) but well behind New York (259.1 percent) and Massachusetts (245.6 percent). As of 2015, Connecticut has yet to regain all of the nonfarm employment lost in the recession. Although 66,000 jobs have been added since the recession’s low point in 2010, that’s still 25,100 positions below the peak year of 2008. The largest losses came from the fields of construction; manufacturing; trade, transportation and utilities; and the professional and business services sectors, which together accounted for 80
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BY MARK L. FAGAN
The decision is made: now for the hard part
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n the first installment of this four-part series on CEO decision-making, I emphasized that the success of making a big decision is not the quality of the decision, but the ability to execute the action steps necessary to make the decision a reality. In other words, is your management team properly aligned behind this decision and do they possess the ability, energy, authority and discipline to pull it off? Implementing a big decision requires teamwork and collaboration. Most big decisions require significant change, which does not come easy to human beings. Adaptability is a skill and an art. The more people you have within your organization who adapt well to change, the higher your chance for success. Moreover, a company which implements big decisions on a regular basis will naturally become more adept at change and be more flexible when asked to modify their work day, process, or duties.
we see it as one of the most important parts. Another ancillary benefit to integrating big decisions is the management, problem solving and collaboration skills that our partners and employees learn integrating these firms. We have done over 40 mergers and everyone is different, with different challenges. But what we have learned — and it has been to the benefit of those who step forward to help in these integrations over and over again — is we approach these challenges with a developed set of principles and consideration for our culture, which guides us through the challenge. It invariably will involve a transparent process, with the leaders of the merged-in firm and those responsible for that part of the integration, of evaluating the problem, obtaining input, identifying the risks and determining an approach that is consistent with our culture and strategic objectives. Our employees will tell you that integrating firms is part of our DNA and what is principally responsible for the type of culture we have.
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CITRIN COOPERMAN IS A GOOD EXAMPLE. We merge in two, three, as many as six firms annually and completely integrate their practices into ours. This integration involves many people and an incalculable amount of hours. These integrations will last a year or more after the transaction. Executives and their teams from our IT, HR, marketing and operations departments, along with managing partners, practice leaders and many others are intimately involved. Of course all of these people have, let’s call them “day jobs,” but they find the time (which more often means late nights and weekends) to make the integration as seamless as possible. As noted, it is not just the leadership team that is critical to executing our big decisions. There are also ancillary benefits to integrating big decisions. These activities create wonderful opportunities for personnel in your organization to shine. Personnel that may not have otherwise received an opportunity to contribute to important strategic initiatives get opportunities to help us integrate these practices into our firm. It becomes a great way to identify and develop future leaders in our firm. One of the important aspects that make our integrations go well is that our integration team does not look at it as something they will do after they get their “day job” duties done. This is part of their “day job” and
A HELPING HAND AN ORGANIZATION MAY NEED OUTSIDE HELP TO IMPLEMENT A BIG DECISION. If change is not something that happens often in a company, the existing leadership team may need help in organizing, prioritizing and keeping implementation activities on schedule. There are plenty of consulting firms willing
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THE DECISIONS NEVER END IMPLEMENTING BIG DECISIONS WILL INVOLVE A MULTITUDE OF SMALLER, TACTICAL AND STRATEGIC DECISIONS. Organizations that build a strong capability for making and implementing big decisions employ sound processes, including investigating multiple alternatives, seeking out dissent and fostering a culture of inquiry for weaving down the path of implementation, rather than advocacy or going with gut feelings. They also employ data and analysis because they know that on a whole, the scientific method is the best guide to making decisions. Big decisions may involve collaboration with your customers and/or suppliers as you innovate products and services. Assigning cross-functional teams to work closely with vendors and customers will be critical to minimizing implementation missteps. Overall, implementation of big decisions will involve multiple teams working in concert for a long period of time. During this time, regular communications amongst the groups are critical, therefore those selected to lead these groups must be adept at organization, discipline and collaboration. Most importantly, they must have the authority to drive the team and its members.
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An ecosystem health report card by Harbor Watch last year gave Norwalk Harbor a C-plus rating due to pollutants in the water. Harbor Watch is the research and monitoring branch of Earthplace, a nature sanctuary and environmental learning center based in Westport since 1958. Norm Bloom, owner of Copps Island Oysters, said his father began fishing the sound in the 1940s. Today, he and his son Jimmy have continued the family business and after decades on the water through some of its worst times the two report favorable and improving conditions. “The condition of the sound has gotten better, especially since back in the ’70s,” Bloom said. The Blooms manage a fleet of 15 vessels, some of which are more than 80 and 100 years old. Bloom credits the hundreds of
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if they have noticed an unusual number of complaints about new side effects or lack of therapeutic effect, those patients may be using counterfeit drugs. “It’s really about maintaining a dialogue,” Graham said. “If a pharmacist hasn’t seen a particular customer for several months, we encourage them to ask them if they’re still taking their prescription and where they’re getting it. “The entire industry is trying to increase our ‘eyes on the street’,” he continued. “BI, Lilly, Pfizer, Merck — we all share information in this area that allows us to investigate.” Behind much of this illicit activity are organized crime syndicates. According to the Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP): “They often create the drugs they sell from scratch from various powders, including harmful ones. They may lace them with a small amount of the drug’s active ingredient to ensure they pass chemical tests. Some criminal groups even obtain discarded outof-date drugs and repackage them with fresh dates, or buy cheap generic drugs and replace the labels and packaging to make them look like top-brand medicines. To distribute the drugs, they operate across national borders and often sell them on rogue internet sites.” Physicians are often unaware of the magnitude of the problem, Graham said. “The more information we can get to the physician, who can then communicate it to their patients, the better for everyone.”
bags of shellfish he sells a day to the state’s supportive aquaculture program, “one of the best in the country.” Both he and his son report the industry is doing well despite setbacks in recent years from devastating storms such as hurricanes Irene and Sandy. Shellfish demand is up, said Jimmy Bloom, as is the shellfish population, of which he estimates 90 percent was devastated by disease in the 1990s. “Since then, it has made almost a full recovery,” he said, “Water quality is improving, but there is still a lot of work to be done. It needs to be monitored constantly. Decaying infrastructure, pipes breaking and leaking into the sound – if we are not on top of it and monitoring it, these things could go unseen.” Murphy’s proposal specifically addresses the state’s crumbling infrastructure and other inland sources of water pollution known as nonpoint source pollution. “We basically have done everything we can with wastewater treatment plants,” he said. “The problems now are leaky sewer pipes, fertilizer runoff, road runoff – that’s
where all the work is. That’s where the budgets are tightest for a lot of these towns.” Murphy’s broad proposal calls for $164.9 million to support a section of the Clean Water Act that addresses nonpoint source pollution, the largest single area for increased funding. In addition, $150 million would be used to support fisheries and ecosystem science research programs run by the National Oceananic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOA A) Milford Laboratory; $121.8 million to support fisheries and ecosystem science programs and services, in addition to millions more to bolster shoreline resiliency against severe storms and grow the state’s fishing industry. “We need eyes out there monitoring,” said the elder Bloom. “It’s something you can never look away from. The more they keep these guys (Harbor Watch) going the better we are out there. It’s not just commercial, it is a whole recreational program, too.” According to Murphy’s office, the sound generates an economic impact of more than
$17 billion for the state annually through tourism, fishing, shellfishing and boating. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Murphy has had a string of successes in his efforts to restore the sound. He has secured more than $20 million for aquaculture research and nearly $200 million for programs that support NOAA’s environmental efforts, but is realistic about the success of his new proposal in light of the belt-tightening fiscal climate on Capitol Hill. “I am calling for about a 15 percent increase in funds to support the sound. That’s not going to happen this year, but I want to set a benchmark in what we need in order to support companies like (Copps Island Oysters),” he said. “I think we have to set our sights high. I understand we are not going to get 10 or 15 percent increases in these accounts this year, but the Senate appropriations bill includes some pretty big increases for aquaculture programs so I think we are starting to turn the corner in having success in convincing our colleagues to increase these accounts.”
But it isn’t just patient-facing health care professionals who are unaware of the issue. Graham regularly meets with law enforcement officers who he says are stunned to learn of the size of the counterfeit drugs market. A day after Graham led a training session for 120 narcotics detectives in Sacramento, he received an email from a detective saying he and his team had discovered that many financially disadvantaged in the area were regularly buying their medications at swap meets and flea markets. “That’s obviously illegal,” Graham said, “and likely counterfeit.” In January, a Los Angeles woman, grieving her recently deceased sister and suffering from chronic pain, bought unlicensed pharmaceutical medication online as an affordable alternative and died within hours of taking the drugs. Police later said that rat poison was found in the medication. The situation was doubly tragic, as the woman’s sister had died mere hours after receiving a pair of injections from someone she thought was a licensed professional. According to the CSIP, an estimated 100,000 people around the world die each year from ingesting counterfeit drugs. Even employees at the pharma giants are constantly receiving training. One of Boehringer’s senior executives saw a poster in his personal doctor’s office advertising a Canadian pharmacy promising lower-cost prescription medicines. A subsequent undercover purchase found that the firm’s products were not approved for use in the U.S. Although shoddy packaging and misspelling or absence of proper labeling can be relatively easy to detect, the larger counterfeiters
take great pains to ensure their products look legit. Much like counterfeit money or DVDs, graphic artists are employed by the lawbreaking companies to produce packaging that looks precisely like that on the genuine product. Everything is “real,” except for the cut-rate ingredients inside. The collection of evidence against such illicit suppliers requires patience, great attention to detail and a focus on ensuring the legal drug supply chain is protected. Still, taming the internet is a gargantuan task. In October 2014, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy reported that 96 percent of more than 10,000 internet drug outlets reviewed were operating out of compliance with U.S. pharmacy laws. Though a significant number of the selfproclaimed internet pharmacies claim to be based in Canada — a known entity considered safe by most Americans — Graham says counterfeiters are often simply using it as a front. “We do test purchases all the time, and the vast majority of them come from places like Vanuatu, Turkey, Bulgaria … places that are not provinces of Canada, to say the least,” he said. In other cases, the online pharmacy is indeed located in Canada but purchasing its supplies from eastern Europe or elsewhere. Canadadrugs.com has been banned from wholesaling drugs to retailers, other distributors or wholesalers by the nation’s health department, Canada Health, as it investigates “significant concerns” about its manufacturing processes. On May 11, it was reported that an
Evanston, Ill.-based oncologist had been forced to relinquish her medical license by state officials for using non-approved and misbranded cancer drugs on her patients. In exchange for not being prosecuted by the FDA, the doctor admitted she bought and dispensed some $1 million in illegal cancer drugs between 2008 and 2012 that were obtained from Quality Specialty Products, a pharmaceutical wholesaler owned by Canada Drugs, despite receiving numerous FDA warnings since 2009. The FDA had accused Canada Drugs of selling counterfeit versions of cancer drug Avastin in 2012. Graham, a former FDA agent, said he meets regularly with the likes of the FDA, the Department of Homeland Security, and Interpol to discuss and conduct undercover investigations. According to Interpol, criminals have been found working in doctors’ offices and pharmacies to gain access to legitimate medicines and help distribute counterfeits. Graham noted that anyone uncertain of the legitimacy of their medications can use legitscript.com, whose database of prescription drugs, dietary supplements, bodybuilding supplements, and designer drugs includes their classifications and other important information, such as regulatory actions. “Know Your Source” may be a small part of the anti-counterfeiting campaign, but it is a vital one, Graham said. “We’re up against some pretty sophisticated criminal organizations, but we continue to receive great support, both from within BI as well as from our law enforcement partners.”
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REAL ESTATE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE ENERGY PERFORMANCE IN MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS ANNOUNCED A NEW ENERGY PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKING program called Benchmark CT has launched, seeking to bring major energy savings for the state’s existing multifamily housing stock. The program, now available for 1,600 buildings in Connecticut, is a partnership with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), Connecticut Green Bank (CGB), and WegoWise, a Boston-based online provider of monitoring and analytics solutions for minimizing the water and energy use of multifamily homes. Buildings participating in Benchmark CT receive a free year of software designed and operated by WegoWise, through which owners can determine if a building is inefficient or already high performing; make quicker, more informed decisions about which efficiency measures to implement; and measure the performance of energy projects. “Since we launched in 2010, we have helped customers save enormous amounts of energy, water and money by analyzing over 42,000 buildings and 6 million utility
bills representing consumption for 1.5 billion square feet of residential space across America,” said WegoWise CEO Andrew Chen. “This partnership with CHFA and CGB will leverage all those analyses and learning and deliver to Connecticut residents the most comprehensive benchmarking platform to help them save money, help the environment, and improve the comfort of their living spaces.” “Multifamily property owners have an incredible cost-savings tool at their fingertips with Benchmark CT,” added Bryan Garcia, president and CEO of CGB.WegoWise said that users of its platform typically save nearly 4 percent on energy in the first year and 10 percent after four years. Property owners interested in learning more about Benchmark CT can contact Catherine Zelenkofske, programs director at WegoWise, at 617-367-9346, ext. 206, or at czelenkofske@wegowise.com.
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES RISE WHILE PRICES DROP SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES IN CONNECTICUT climbed 20.9 percent in March, according to the latest report from real estate sales and ownership data firm The Warren Group. A total of 2,139 single-family homes sold in Connecticut during the month, compared with 1,768 sold in March 2015 — the highest number of sales in the month of March since
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2007, when there were 2,636 homes sold. Year to date, sales were up 25.6 percent with 5,652 transactions, compared with 4,501 during the first quarter of 2015. The median price of a single-family home fell by 3 percent in March to $225,000, compared with $232,000 a year ago, marking the 12th consecutive month of price drops year over year. Year to date, prices decreased by 1.1 percent to $227,000 compared with $229,475 during the same time a year ago. “The median price of a single-family home fell 3 percent in 2014, another 2 percent in 2015 and 1 percent so far this year,” noted Warren Group CEO Timothy M. Warren Jr. “Home shoppers are active while prices remain well below their peaks in 2007.” Condominium sales statewide posted a double-digit increase in March, with 564 condos sold, an increase of 11 percent from the 507 sold in March 2015. Year-to-date, condo sales were up 14.7 percent with 1,493 condos sold compared with 1,301 during the same time frame last year. The median sale price for condos in March posted a slight decrease of 3.3 percent, falling to $145,000 from $150,000 in March 2015. Year to date, prices fell by 3.8 percent to $149,000 compared with $155,000.
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and Internet service provider Frontier Communications Corp.’s 84,505-squarefoot headquarters from Stamford to the Merritt 7 Corporate Park in Norwalk — the largest headquarter relocation in the county in 2015 — has been recognized as the 2015 Lease of the Year by the Connecticut and Suburban New York chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP). The relocation was facilitated by a team from Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, including Executive Managing Director Matt Leon, Executive Vice President and Managing Director James Ritman, Chairman Michael Ippolito and Senior Managing Director Jesse Weber, all of whom represented Frontier in the transaction. “Finding a location that was efficient, convenient and fiscally effective, along with offering an attractive amenity package for its employees, was paramount for the company,” said Leon, Newmark’s liaison with Frontier. This is the second year in a row that a Newmark deal has been honored with the NAIOP’s Connecticut Lease of the Year award. Last year, Newmark’s transaction for Vineyard Vines’ headquarters relocation to 91,040 square feet at 181 Harbor Drive in Stamford was recognized as the top lease. — Kevin Zimmerman, Reece Alvarez
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BRIEFS WWE PINS DOWN STRONG FIRST QUARTER RESULTS STAMFORD-BASED WWE HAS REPORTED FIRST-QUARTER net income of $13.9 million, or $0.18 per share, as compared which net income of $9.8 million or $0.13 per share, in the prior year quarter. Total revenue for the period was $171.1 million, compared with $151.3 million in the prior year quarter; this quarter’s total excludes the box office bonanza of its annual WrestleMania event, which took place in the second quarter (April 3) rather than the first quarter of 2015. WrestleMania generated revenue of approximately $15.7 million in the prior year quarter. The company also reported that its subscription-based video streaming service WWE Network, launched in February 2014, averaged 1.29 million paid customers in the quarter, ending the period with 1.47 million subscribers. At the beginning of the second quarter, subscribers spiked even higher after WrestleMania , to a record 1.8 million. For the second quarter 2016, the company projects average paid subscribers of approximately 1.5 million. “The sustained year-over-year growth of WWE Network, the global consumption
of our video content across all platforms, and the recent record breaking attraction of WrestleMania demonstrate the increasing strength of our brands,” said WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. “We believe we can continue to leverage these strengths to drive long-term growth.”
DARIEN CHEMICAL SUPPLIER SOLD TO OHIO FIRM
amount. U.S. Chemicals will continue its operations as it has for more than 55 years. “Maroon Group’s culture, values and business model are a great fit with U.S. Chemicals,” said Carol Piccaro, U.S. Chemicals president. “We look forward to building on Maroon Group’s infrastructure and resources while maintaining the local sales and service offerings to which our customers and suppliers are accustomed. This is an important step for U.S. Chemicals and we look forward to carrying on the legacy of our company.” Founded in 1960, U.S. Chemicals supplies specialty chemicals for the CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), lubricants, plastics and associated industries. U.S. Chemicals joins Maroon Group’s growing portfolio of companies, including Addipel, CNX Distribution, D.B. Becker and Polyram USA. Maroon Group, owned by Maroon Group management and affiliates of CI Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, also specializes in the distribution of specialty chemicals. The acquisition is Maroon Group’s second this year following the purchase of CNX Distribution of Texas, also a specialty chemical distributor.
U.S. CHEMICALS, A DARIEN-HEADQUARTERED NATIONAL distributor of specialty chemicals, has been purchased by Maroon Group LLC of Avon, Ohio, for an undisclosed
SOUTHBURY-BASED HERITAGE VILLAGE WATER CO. is being acquired by Connecticut
FARMERS MARKET COMING TO DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD THIS SUMMER
A NEW FARMERS MARKET WILL be open on Sundays at Sherman Green in Fairfield, beginning June 19. The market is expected to feature roughly a dozen local farm vendors and producers, featuring an array of fresh and seasonal vegetables, fruit, herbs, bread, eggs and fish. According to Mark Barnhart, Fairfield’s director of community and economic development, the driving force behind the market was Bill Auer, owner of Fairfield’s Firehouse Deli, who will oversee operations. A website for the market, a collaboration between the department and Auer, is expected to launch soon. The farmers market will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. For more information, contact Auer at 203-520-6408 or at thegatesman@ aol.com.
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HERITAGE VILLAGE WATER CO. JOINING CONNECTICUT WATER
Water Service Inc. (CTWS) in a deal estimated at $20.6 million, including the assumption by CTWS of Heritage Village’s roughly $4.8 million of debt. The acquisition involves a stock-for-stock merger transaction valued at approximately $15.8 million; holders of Heritage Village common stock will receive shares of CTWS common stock in a tax-free exchange. Heritage Village serves about 4,700 water customers in Southbury, Middlebury and Oxford and another 3,000 wastewater customers in Southbury. The companies said that Heritage Village, which will maintain its name, will remain in Southbury for at least one year, and that all Heritage Village employees will be invited to join CTWS in their current positions. Along with Maine Water Co., CTWS is a subsidiary of parent holding company Connecticut Water, based in Clinton. Connecticut Water’s unregulated water service provider, New England Water Utility Services Inc., has been the contract operator of Heritage Village Water Co.’s water and wastewater operations and has been providing support services for over a decade. The parties plan to file an application with the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority in the second quarter of 2016, with an anticipated closing by the end of this year. Plans call for Heritage Village to maintain its name. The companies said that the deal will not affect the rates or service for any of their customers. — Reece Alvarez, Kevin Zimmerman
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Think long-term and short-term when buying a building for your business We’d like to buy a building. We also want to invest in developing more sales. Unfortunately we have limited funds to work with and we’re thinking this building could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. How much do we need to buy a building? What is the best decision to make? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Investing in growth is essential to the future health of any business. On the other hand, a building is a tangible asset, something that most service businesses lack. Make sure you have a handle on all anticipated costs. Cash flow is going to be king as you consider taking on new expenses and juggling priorities. Think long term, while you manage through the short term. If you can afford it, having real estate as part of your investment portfolio can be a good strategy. Convert rent costs to assetbuilding principal payments. Use excess value to backstop loan applications. Add value through property appreciation. Check your sales growth plan before you buy. Are you on track? How much more do you need to spend to hit this year’s growth
goals? How much money is needed to ensure next year’s plan? If you can answer these questions and have money left over, then it’s time to discuss buying a building, not before. Reserves for the business are always essential — at least 2 to 3 months of operating expenses sitting in cash in the bank is smart. Do you have it? Can you get there? You have to be able to answer “yes” to both questions before taking on the challenges of buying a building. Do a little shopping to find out what buildings in your area go for. Ask a contractor to work up an estimate for improvements. Talk to your banker about what they would be comfortable lending to you. Expect to make a 20 percent down payment. Calculate the cost of moving, plus
upgrades not built into the mortgage. Count up the months you’ll be paying old rent as well as the new mortgage. Leases can be hard to break, so plan on a worst-case scenario. Buying the building you’re in? Factor in loss of productivity due to refurbishing disruptions. Remember that if problems arise and cash flow is tight, you’re going to be the one taking a cut in pay. Build a cash flow forecast to see if you have enough coming in to pay your bills, invest in growth, close on the building, outfit and move into new space. Project high and low scenarios for revenue: hope that sales turn out well, be prepared if they don’t. You’ll need to pay the mortgage, insurance and property taxes on a monthly basis. Compare that to your current rent and add extra costs to the monthly budget if needed. On the expense side, account for principal payments on current loans. Look for gaps that will drain reserves. Make sure you’re buying the right building for the long term. As you grow you’ll need more space. Does this building have room to expand? You don’t want to be maxed out
before you begin. Figure out who should own the building. Someday you might want to sell the business and you might not want to sell the building, or vice versa. Also, in case your company ever gets sued, you don’t want the building to be involved. The most common practice is to set up a separate limited liability company to own the building. LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “The Complete Guide to Developing Commercial Real Estate: The Who, What, Where, Why, and How Principles of Developing Commercial Real Estate, Revised and Updated,” by Robert A. Wehrmeyer. Andi Gray is president of Strate�y Leaders Inc., Strate�yLeaders.com, a business consulting �irm that teaches companies how to double revenue and triple pro�its in repetitive growth cycles. Have a question for AskAndi? Wondering how Strate�y Leaders can help your business thrive? Call or email for a free consultation & diagnostics: 877-2383535, AskAndi@Strate�yLeaders.com. Check out our library of business advice articles: AskAndi.com
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Doctors of Distinction honor patients, mentors and family in moving tributes BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com
T
he recent 2016 Fairfield County Doctors of Distinction awards was a heartfelt evening honoring medical professionals from throughout the region for their tireless efforts and dedication to the communities and patients they serve. “Doctors are not recognized enough,” said Dee Delbello, publisher of the family of publications under the Westfair Communications banner including the Fairfield and Westchester County Business Journals and WAG magazine. “They are vital and important to our lives, they impact everybody’s life every single day yet they receive such little recognition,” she said. The annual award ceremony, hosted by the Waveny LifeCare Network in new Canaan and co-founded by Westfair and the New York City-based accounting and consulting firm Citrin Cooperman, was filled with inspiring an captivating speeches from ten award recipients, said John P. Bryan, CPA, a partner with Citrin and co-leader of the organization’s health care practice. “In many respects the achievements of these physicians have impacted lives not only in the county, but perhaps even across the globe. They represent the unique character of our Fairfield community — excellence coupled with compassion and hard work matched by generosity,” said Bryan. “It was an honor to be a part of the Fairfield Doctors of Distinction awards to celebrate those physicians who have gone above and beyond, and who have committed their lives to the practice of medicine.” Keynote speaker Jeremy Richman, a Ph.D. in neuropharmacology as well as cofounder and CEO of the Avielle Foundation, set the tone for the evening with opening comments focused on the importance of being passionate about one’s career. “It’s what you do not who you are that matters,” he said. “It is so important to highlight the value of letting things touch you to your heart in your endeavors. We become involved when we let things touch us to the core.” After the loss of his daughter, Avielle Rose Richman along with 25 other children and educators at the 2012 mass shooting in Newtown, Richman and his wife Jennifer Hensel (also a foundation co-founder) have dedicated their foundation to pursuing neuroscience research to stem violence in communities. Among the medical professionals recognized were doctors Noel I. Robin, chair
of medicine at Stamford Hospital since 1973 and Francis X. Walsh, medical director at Greenwich Hospital, the Nathaniel Witherall nursing center and The Mews assisted living center, both in Greenwich. “You have to love what you do in order to keep doing it for so long and enjoy it the whole time,” said Walsh, a member of the medical staff at Witherall for more than 40 years. Throughout all awardee speeches a consistent theme of profound appreciation for the mentors and patients who provide inspiration and motivation was present. Recipient of the “No Land Too Far” award for his international charitable work providing medical services to impoverished regions with little or no medical support, Dr. Albert DiMeo, chief of robotic and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport spoke of the impact that his international patients have had on his practice. “Sometimes people wait literally for months in the hospital for an operation or make their way from the rice paddies in Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh City sleeping on the floor of a hospital for weeks at a time just to get an office appointment,” DiMeo said. “The stoicism, bravery, gratitude and patience of the kind of people I had an opportunity to operate on is a great privilege for any doctor to interact with.” From life changing impacts to subtle comforts, interactions with patients were at the heart of each doctor’s passion for their profession. “The humanistic aspect of medicine – the one that we sometimes forget, that is the real joy for me,” said Zane Saul, chief of infectious diseases at Bridgeport Hospital and recipient of the “Caring for All” award for philanthropic dedication to patients and causes. “A little old lady with dementia just wanted to hold my hand the other day — it was just incredibly gratifying,” he said. “These are the relationships that keep us going and that make me happy every day.” Many doctors honored the mentors and loved ones who have inspired and supported them throughout their careers, including the recipient of the “Female Trailblazer” award Dr. Romelle Maloney, an OB/GYN specialist and attending physician at Greenwich Hospital and Northeast Medical Group. Maloney, the granddaughter of African American landowners during Mississippi’s Jim Crow era, honored her grandmother for her progressive thinking and determination to see her children succeed. “She dared to believe that five of her children, four of whom were females, should be
John P. Bryan, a partner with the accounting and consulting firm Citrin Cooperman and co-leader of the organization’s Health Care Practice. Photo by Reece Alvarez
college educated,” Maloney said. “In the early 20th century in the racially segregated south most blacks that went to school achieved less than a fourth grade education. Statistics were even worse for African America girls; despite the odds four of her children received a college education.” “My grandmother and mother are the true trailblazers,” she said.
Co-sponsored by a collection of organizations and businesses, including the law office of Danzinger & Markhoff LLP, the Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter School of Medicine, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Yale New Haven Health and Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, the event also honored the following individuals for their commitment to the medical profession. Kyle Bilodeau, a student at Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Promise for the Future award; Paul Sethi, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists PC, Cutting Edge award; Craig and Linda Werner, NorthEast Medical Group/Endocrine Associates, All in the Family award; and Stephen Winter, AmeriCares Free Clinics, Caring for All award. “It was an incredibly inspiring event,” said the event’s master of ceremonies Bruce Koeppen, dean of the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac. “These physicians give so much of themselves in the communities they work in and with their patients, and as we saw with some of the awardees, really around the world.”
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CAREER OPTIONS & RECRUITMENT BY ROBERT G. BRODY AND ABBY M. WARREN
Hosting a baby shower no longer enough for employers
Y
ears ago, employers would celebrate an employee’s pregnancy by throwing a baby shower or buying a baby gift. The employee was then left to juggle her pregnancy and her job. Over the past two decades, employers’ obligations toward pregnant employees and their spouses and partners have significantly changed, the latest trend being the enactment of paid family leave laws. This article outlines your obligations toward pregnancy-related leave and what else may be coming down the pike. We start with the lead federal law — the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Enacted in 1993 under the Clinton administration, it was the first major law that required covered employers to give employees family and health-related leave. Under the FMLA, employers with 50 or more employees are required to give up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to
The good news for employers is that except for New Jersey, these leaves are funded solely by the employees through payroll deductions.
eligible employees who must take leave due to a serious medical condition of their own or a family member; or to bond with a new child. Although the leave need not be paid, employers must maintain the employees’ health benefits and upon the employee’s return to work, must restore them to the same or an equivalent job. Currently, Congress is considering mandating paid family leave, a topic that has surfaced numerous times on the presidential campaign trail. Most states have also passed laws simi-
lar to the FMLA with additional requirements. For example, Connecticut law requires private employers to provide 16 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave during a two-year period. In addition to all these leave laws, further time off may be required under the Americans with Disabilities Act as an accommodation to disabled employees, including pregnant employees. There are generally two sets of leave laws that may cover pregnancy-related absences — paid sick leave laws and family leave laws. Generally, paid sick leave laws provide short-term paid leave for healthrelated absences while paid family leave laws provide longer-term paid leave for health-related absences as well as leave for parents to bond with their new children. In recent years, paid sick leave laws have been enacted in states and municipalities across the country. Connecticut passed a paid sick leave law requiring employers with 50 or more employees in the state to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave in a year. Leave can be taken for, among other things, the employee’s health-related issue or that of certain close family members. Other states with paid sick leave laws include California, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Vermont. Additionally, over 20 municipalities have jumped on the bandwagon and enacted similar laws. For example, New York City passed a paid sick leave law requiring all private employers to provide up to 40 hours of sick leave, which must be paid if employers have over five employees and unpaid if employers have less than five employees. Paid family leave — that is, paid maternity or paternity leave to care for and bond with a new child — has become a hot topic recently with New York state and San Francisco having recently passed such laws. Only five states have passed these laws — New Jersey, California, Rhode Island, New York and Washington. New York’s law was enacted this year and will be phased in beginning in 2018 with covered employers required to give eight weeks in 2018, 10 weeks in 2019, and 12 weeks in 2021. The laws that have passed so far call for the leave to be administered and funded through disability insurance programs.
Robert Brody
Abby Warren
The good news for employers is that except for New Jersey, these leaves are funded solely by the employees through payroll deductions. Each law provides partial wage replacement for employees for four to 12 weeks for family-care reasons and longer if the employee has a disability. Generally, most private sector employers are covered under the laws, without regard to size. We expect many municipal and state legislatures to pass such laws in the coming years. As you can see, this area of the law has evolved and continues to evolve, in a patchwork of local, state and federal laws. In light of this changing landscape, employers would be wise to ensure they understand the leave laws where they do business and keep up to date with new local, state and federal laws. We also suggest employers do the following: ▶ Review the requirements of each law with which they must comply and understand how the laws work together — for example, can the leave run concurrently? ▶ Understand any other requirements such as notice requirements, health insurance and other benefits that must be maintained during leave , and reinstatement. ▶ Ensure human resources personnel and managers who make leave decisions understand these laws and are properly trained on how to apply them and how to
avoid retaliation, discrimination and interference claims. ▶ Create an administrative procedure for handling leave requests and coordinate with any third parties involved in this process, such as payroll vendors. ▶ Consult counsel prior to taking any disciplinary action against, replacing, denying leave to, changing the working conditions of, retaliating against or otherwise discriminating against pregnant employees and their spouses or partners. If you successfully navigate all these obligations, you can be seen as the hero. But if not, you may face in-court litigation and administrative charges, which are not only very costly and time-consuming to defend, but can create very damaging press. In this area, an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. Robert G. Brody is the founder of Brody and Associates LLC, a law �irm with of�ices in Westport and New York City that represents management in employment and labor law. He can be reached at rbrody@ brodyandassociates.com or by phone at 203-454-0560. Abby M. Warren is an associate at the Brody �irm. She can be reached at awarren@ brodyandassociates.com or by phone at 203454-0560.
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THE LIST
REGIONAL
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS
Residential Real Estate Firms
REGIONAL
Ranked by number of licensed agents and brokers. Listed alphabetically in the event of a tie. Name Address Area code Website
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
1
40 Apple Ridge Road, Danbury, Conn. 06810 800-756-3660 • coldwellbankerhomes.com
Keller Williams Realty *
2
1221 S. Mopac Expressway, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78746 512-327-3070 • kw.com
William Raveis
3
7 Trap Falls Road, Shelton, Conn. 06484 203-926-1090 • ravies.com
4
800 Westchester Ave., Suite N-505, Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 914-220-7000 • houlihanlawrence.com
Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties
5
860 N. Main St., Wallingford, Conn. 06492 860-571-7000 • bhhsneproperties.com
William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty
170 Washington Blvd., Stamford, Conn. 06902 203-644-1471 • williampitt.com • juliabfee.com
Better Homes & Gardens/Rand Realty
6
10 Schriever Lane, New City, N.Y. 10956 845-825-8060 • randrealty.com
Higgins Group Real Estate
7
27 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06902 203-504-5005 • higginsgroup.com
8
484 White Plains Road, Eastchester, N.Y. 10709 914-961-5510 • homesny.com
9
26 Popham Road, Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 914-723-6800 • elliman.com/westchester
Westchester Real Estate Inc.
Douglas Elliman, Westchester **
10 11 12 13 14 15
Grand Lux Realty Inc.***
428 Main St., Armonk, N.Y. 10504 914-273-9688 • grandluxrealty.com
North Country Sotheby's International Realty
2 Croton Point Ave., Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y. 10520 • 914-271-5115 39 King St., Chappaqua, N.Y. 10514 • 914-238-2090 northcountrysir.com
Century 21 Schneider Realty
255 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10605 914-345-3550 • offices.10015852.eco.century21.com
McClellan Sotheby's International Realty 207 Wolf's Lane, Pelham, N.Y. 10803 914-738-5150 • mcclellansir.com
Henry Djonbalaj Real Estate LLC
655 McLean Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10705 914-376-1000 • hdrealtyny.com
Realty Seven Inc.
250 Danbury Road, Wilton, Conn. 06897 203-762-5548 • realtyseven.com
Settlers & Traders Real Estate
215 Post Road West, Westport, Conn. 06880 203-226-0000 • settlers.com
16
Renwick Sotheby's International Realty
634 Old Post Road, Bedford, N.Y. 10506 914-234-9261 • renwicksothebysrealty.com
David Ogilvy & Associates
17
75 Arch St., Greenwich, Conn. 06830 203-869-9866 • davidogilvy.com
18
38 Main St., Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 914-332-7070 • hudsonhomessir.com
19
Hudson Homes Sotheby's International Realty Hegarty & Co. Inc.
166 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, Conn. 06804 203-775-8353 • hegartyrealestate.com
Steifvater Real Estate
303 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, N.Y. 10803 914-738-1133 • pelhamny.com
Vincent & Whittemore Real Estate On the Green, Bedford, N.Y. 10506 914-234 3642 • vinwhit.com
20
Independent Realty Group
499 Federal Road, Suite 20 A, Brookfield, Conn., 06804 203-740-2452 • candlewoodlakeproperties.com
Top local executive Title Year established
Number of licensed agents and brokers
Joe Valvano President, Connecticut/Westchester, N.Y. 1906 Chris Heller, CEO John Davis, president 1983 Ryan Raveis President 1974 Stephen Meyers President and CEO 1906
2,262
15 13
1,600+
6 3
1,254
16 10
1,200+
3 20
Candace Adams President and CEO 1888
1,000+
1 0
Paul E. Breunich President and CEO 1949
1,000+
5 13
800+
0 9
350
12 0
270
0 12
188
1 6
100
0 3
53
0 2
46
0 1
30
0 1
28
0 1
23
1 0
23
6 0
20
0 1
13
1 0
13
0 1
10
1 0
10
0 1
10
0 1
9
1 1
Marsha Rand CEO 1984 Rick Higgins CEO NA Gail Fattizzi Executive director 2003 Robin Friedman, regional director of sales, Westchester Roberto Vannucchi, executive vice president, Connecticut 1911 Michael F. Levy Principal broker 2006 Richard Albert, Michael Norton Owners/brokers 2010 Shery Schneider President 2004 Carol Brown, Sona Davidian, Mary Grimm Owners/brokers 1978 Henry Djonbalaj President 1984 Peg Koellmer Owner and broker 1978 NA 1930 James Renwick Owner/broker NA David Ogilvy Owner and president NA Patricia Neuwirth Owner/broker 1998 John Hegarty Owner and broker NA Scott Stiefvater Owner and broker 1986 Ghylaine Manning Owner and principal broker 1920 Ellen Cavallo Buccitti Owner and broker 2005
This list is a sampling of residential real estate firms located in the region. If you would like to include your firm in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. * ** ***
Number of office locations in Fairfield County Westchester County
Keller Williams is headquartered in Texas but operates many independent real estate offices within the region. Numbers reflect agents working in Westchester County and Fairfield County offices. Additional locations include Grand Lux Realty 2 in Mamaroneck and Grand Lux Realty Corrone Inc. in Ardsley.
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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS-FILED Bethel Health & Rehabilitation Center LLC, Bethel. Filed by Roland Butler. $154,826 in favor of Connecticut Light and Power Co., Windsor. Property: 13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel. Filed April 25. David Hoda & Ave Marie LLC, et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Ercilio Oliveira. In favor of Ercilio Oliveira. Property: 88 Route 37, New Fairfield. Filed April 11. Shorefront Construction LLC, et al., Fairfield. $8,565 in favor of Northeast Builders Supply & Home Center LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 45 Glover St., Bridgeport. Filed April 20.
ATTACHMENTS RELEASED Maury Rose Antiques, Greenwich. Released by James H. Darling. $11,099 in favor of First County Bank, Stamford. Property: Unit 301 in Greenwich Green Condominium I, Greenwich. Filed April 12. Ridgefield Farms LLC, et al., Ridgefield. Released by Meredith C. Burns. $90,000 in favor of Webster National Bank. Property: 222 Peaceable St., Ridgefield. Filed April 19.
BANKRUPTCIES L H Hunt LLC, 910 Riverton Terrace, Stratford. Chapter 7. Assets: $0 to $50,000. Liabilities: $100,000 to $500,000. Type of Business: Limited liability company. Debtor’s attorney: Thomas v. Battaglia, Stratford. Case no. 5:16-bk-50549. Filed April 25.
BUILDING PERMITS
COMMERCIAL A. Emerson Construction LLC, contractor for Shelter For The Homeless Inc. Add siding, roofing and windows to apartments at 17 Berkeley St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. A. Emerson Construction LLC, contractor for Child Care Learning Centers Inc. Replace the windows in an existing commercial space at 64 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $29,500. Filed between April 25 and April 29. A Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, contractor for TRNEF III 2777 Summer Street LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 2777 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $121,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Arnow Construction LLC, contractor for PCKT LLC. Construct a brick wall on the property of an existing commercial space at 7 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Baker Concrete Construction Inc., contractor for HPC-Eight LLC. Use tower cranes to construct a commercial building at 100 Commons Park North, Unit C8, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8 million. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Burdig Dunham & Associates, contractor for Danbury Mall LLC. Perform a tenant fit-out in an existing commercial space and add a new storefront at 7 Backus Ave. Main, Danbury. Estimated cost: $426,707. Filed April 18. Commercial Construction Services LLC, contractor for Lee Farm Partners LLC. Renovate the fifth floor of an existing commercial space at 83 Wooster Heights, Danbury. Estimated cost: $295,000. Filed April 19.
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Design Builders & Remodeling Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Robert Brooks and Daniella Brooks. Renovate the kitchen, dining room, living room, sunroom and basement in an existing single-family residence at 35 Pine Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $82,368. Filed April 29. Deutsch, Norman, contractor for Stamford Hospitality LP. Erect a tent in the parking lot of an existing commercial space at 2701 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Elite Remodeling & Development Inc., Danbury, contractor for Urstadt Biddle. Remove the partitions in an existing commercial space and add new sheetrock and lighting at 414 Main St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed April 12.
Environmental Control Inc., contractor for Little Workers of the Sacred. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing commercial space at 635 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $118,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Gesualdi Construction Inc., contractor for Summer Street Equity LLC. Construct four offices and one conference room in an existing singlefamily residence at 1640 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Gesualdi Construction Inc., contractor for Thomas J. McDonald, et al. Construct a kitchen in an existing commercial space at 777 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. LRC Construction LLC, contractor for Atlantic Station Owner LLC. Add a tower crane to an existing singlefamily residence at 355 Atlantic St., Unit ASCAI-1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $230,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. M&M Roofing LLC, contractor for Powers & Powers. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 26-28 Commerce Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $147,400. Filed April 26. NuConn Dismantling LLC, contractor for Encompass Digital Media LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 23 Research Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $289,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Powers Construction Co., contractor for Eagle Road LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 41 Eagle Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $138,000. Filed April 26. Progress Park Corp., Stamford, contractor for self. Relocate the partitions in an existing commercial space at 76 Progress Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Pyramid Network Services, Glenmont, N.Y., contractor for Aquarion Water Co. of Connecticut. Install an equipment shelter, concrete pad and antennas in an existing commercial space at 90 Peaceable Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed April 13. Richter, Ronald F., contractor for Antonio Butera. Remove and replace the windows and siding on an existing commercial space at 6 Germantown Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $36,500. Filed April 19. Rizzo Corp., contractor for Jar Associates. Add a new façade and brick pavers to an existing commercial space at Triangle, Danbury. Estimated cost: $95,000. Filed April 18.
Rizzo Corp., contractor for the city of Danbury. Replace the roof on an existing commercial space at 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $4.2 million. Filed April 27. Roche Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Ridgefield Equities LLC. Reconfigure the existing handicap ramp at the entrance of an existing commercial space at 451 Main St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 19. Signature Construction Group of Connecticut Inc., Stamford, contractor for 201 Broad Street Owner LLC. Reduce an existing commercial space to its core at 201 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $0. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Signature Contracting Group LLC, contractor for the Village At Stamford Association Inc. Replace the roof on an existing commercial space at 2700-2700 Bedford St., Unit 333, Stamford. Estimated cost: $98,400. Filed between April 25 and April 29. St. Mary’s Church, Stamford, contractor for self. Put up two tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 566 Elm St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,900. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Put up two tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. T. L. Cannon, contractor for Danbury Apple LLC. Replace the charcoal broiler in an existing commercial space at 57 Federal Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed April 18. Tika, Rexhvi, contractor for GMC Ltd Partnership. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 217 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed April 18. TJ & Sons, Danbury, contractor for Marguerite Martinez. Add drywall to a bakery in an existing commercial space at 2 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 26. Turner Construction Co., Milford, contractor for One Stamford Realty LP. Renovate the bathrooms and locker rooms in an existing commercial space at 201 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
RESIDENTIAL 33 Franklin Street LLC, contractor for Spring Hill Terrace Association. Renovate an existing two-family residence at 20-32 Mulberry St., Unit 303, Stamford. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Aber, Lauren and John Aber, Weston, contractor for self. Renovate three bedrooms and add a bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 13 Deer Run Trail, Weston. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed April 21. Ackley, Daniela C. and Peter T. Ackley, Weston, contractor for self. Construct an open-air pergola on the property of an existing single-family residence at 9 Norfield Farm Lane, Weston. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed April 21. Andrews, Natasha M., Danbury, contractor for self. Add a fence to an existing single-family residence at 46 Beckerle St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,400. Filed April 19. Audo, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 4 Byrbrook, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $48,000. Filed April 21. Bee Concrete LLC, contractor for Gonzalo Pelaez. Repair a section of the wall and mudroom in an existing single-family residence at 12 First St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $16,100. Filed April 25. Blansfield Builders, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Tear down an existing single-family residence and rebuild it at 140 Lake Drive South, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $504,000. Filed April 25. Bleasdale, Donald, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Seller: Virginia DeSiena. Replace the kitchen wall, install a new portico, retile the powder room and construct a new deck at 127 Stonecrest Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed April 27. Bonesteel, Skiba Sharilyn, Stamford, contractor for self. Replace the hot tub with a new one on the property of an existing single-family residence at 7 Robinson Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Catalano, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Add and repair an existing single-family residence at 30 Saw Mill, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed March 27.
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Cavalea, Gaetana, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 27 Florence Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Clark Construction of Ridgefield Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Jason Muncy and Jennifer Muncy. Remodel the kitchen, oven, dishwasher, pantry, living room, foyer and hallway in an existing single-family residence at 24 Belvedere Court, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $73,516. Filed April 25.
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TOPETE JOINS BHHS Realtor Virginia Topete joined the Ridgefield office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) New England Properties, a real estate brokerage firm serving Connecticut, Rhode Island and Westchester County, N.Y. As a former chemist, Topete previously worked for
Switzerland-based Ciba-Geigy – now Novartis – a global health care company. In addition to her position at BHHS, she works part time in the parks and recreation department for the city of Danbury. To contact Topete, call 203-313-2399 or email virginiatopete@bhhsne.com.
STAMFORD HEALTH RECEIVES SIX AWARDS Stamford Health, a nonprofit health care system in lower Fairfield County, received six 2016 Women’s Choice Awards, recognizing it as one of America’s “Best Hospitals” for its heart care, obstetrics, cancer care, breast center and stroke center and one of America’s “100 Best Hospitals” for patient experience. The Women’s Choice Award is an evidence-based
designation that identifies the country’s best health care institutions based on criteria that consider female patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. In addition, Stamford Hospital recently received the Magnet designation, the highest honor for exceptional patient care and outcomes, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing.
GOOD THINGS HAPPENING SENGHOR LEADS FRE’S FUNDRAISING EVENT
NEW MEMBERS FOR BRBC The Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) and its chamber of commerce affiliates in Bridgeport, Stratford and Trumbull, welcomed 12 new member investors in the month of April. They are: Brennan’s Shebeen, Bridgeport; DiMatteo Group, Shelton; The Edge Fitness Club of Stratford; Ener-G-Tech Inc., Stratford; EnergizeCT, Orange; G & G Liquors, Trumbull; Grenauer Insurance Agency LLC, Bridgeport; Kitchen Brains, Stratford; PDS Engineering & Construction,
Bloomfield; Presbury & Associates LLC, Norwalk; The Schegg Group, Shelton; and YP, New Haven. The Bridgeport Regional Business Council is an 800-member voluntary organization of businesses within the Bridgeport region working together to create an environment for business expansion, retention and recruitment that will result in jobs and tax-base growth. For more information about The Bridgeport Regional Business Council and any of the businesses, visit brbc.org or call 203-335-3800.
PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK WELCOMES HERRON Bridgeport-based People’s United Bank appointed Mark Herron as chief marketing officer. His new responsibilities include the strategic positioning of the company and overseeing marketing, customer research, product development, analytics and engagement efforts across the People’s United Finan-
cial Inc. enterprise. He brings more than 30 years experience to the position, previously serving as executive vice president, Enterprise sales manager at BB&T Corp. in Winston-Salem, N.C. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from East Carolina University.
OPEN DOOR SHELTER RECOGNIZES YORDON The Open Door Shelter in Norwalk is recognizing Nathaniel “Nate” Yordon as its 2016 Village Luminary as part of the shelter’s gala and auction, Thursday, May 19 at the Woodway Country Club, 540 Hoyt Ave., Darien. For the past 33 years, Yordon has worked to end homelessness through his work at the shelter, having served as president of the board of directors from 2008-2015. He also
serves as a treasurer of the Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern Connecticut and as a moderator at the First Congressional Church on the Green in Norwalk. An honors accounting major from the University of Connecticut, Yordon is a partner at Capossela, Cohen LLC, an accounting firm in Southport. For tickets, visit 501auctions. com/opendoorshelter.
Bridgeport-based Family ReEntry (FRE), an organization that helps individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system, is hosting its 19th annual fundraising event, June 10, 6 p.m. at Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan. The event, which has an expected turnout of 700, is featuring New York Times’ bestselling author Shaka Senghor as its keynote speaker. Senghor is a voice in the
criminal justice reform and the director of strategy for #Cut50, a national bipartisan initiative to reduce the prison population by 50 percent by 2025. His memoir, “Writing my Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison,” was realized March 8 and debuted on The New York Times’ Bestseller List, as well as the Washington Post Bestseller List. For tickets, visit familyreentryevents.org.
Shaka Senghor
ALPER PUBLISHES BOOK ABOUT PROTECTING AGAINST CYBER-CRIMINALS Al Alper, founder and CEO of Absolute Logic — a technical support and technology consulting firm — released his newest book, “Revealed! The Secrets to Protecting Yourself from Cyber-Criminals,” available next month at Amazon.com. The book is a business owner’s guide to protection against the
dark side of the Internet. Alper was inspired to write the book after experiencing increased inquiries from businesses that had fallen victim to phishing, malware, ransom-ware and other cyber-security attacks and were seeking remedies and protection. For more, visit absolutelogic.com.
Al Alper
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YALE RECOGNIZES CHILDCARE LEARNING CENTER
Staff from the CLC and Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence gather at CLC’s Maple Avenue location.
The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence honored Childcare Learning Centers (CLC) in Stamford with the Marvin Maurer Spotlight Award. This award is granted to individuals or organizations that are committed to promoting emotional intelligence. Over the past four years, CLC has partnered with researchers from the Yale
Center for Emotional Intelligence to create the first early childhood version of RULER, an approach to promoting social and emotional learning in schools. Yale’s research team has relied on the CLC to provide feedback on new activities, developmental tools, professional development and family workshops.
LAW FIRM VOLUNTEERS AT GILLESPIE
THE MARS AGENCY WELCOMES WILFINGER The Mars Agency – a global shopping and consumer marketing firm with 11 offices in North America and Europe – welcomed Elise Wilfinger of Ridgefield as its executive vice president, corporate strategy and brand officer, a newly created role based in Mars’ New York office. Wilfinger’s responsibilities include driving strategic change, growing the firm’s industry profile and reputation and corporate branding. Prior to joining, she served as chief strategy officer and chief operating officer at Home Team Marketing, a New York/Ohio-based
MAY 17
SCORE Fairfield County is presenting “Top 5 HR Compliance Mistakes,” a complimentary small-business workshop, featuring Frank O’Brien, a business professional who has worked in human resources for 16 years, 6-8 p.m., Rowayton Library, 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. For more, visit scorefairfieldcounty.org. Elise Wilfinger
media company. She brings more than 20 years of agency experience, most recently with Ryan Partnership, an Epsilon Company.
LAW FIRM WELCOMES ANTHONY Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC, a law firm with offices in Milford, Norwalk and Westport, welcomed Paula N. Anthony as senior counsel in the firm’s labor and employment law department. Prior to joining, Anthony served as assistant corporate counsel for the city of Waterbury, where she managed labor and employment matters, as well as land use and zoning issues. She is a graduate of Pace University and the Villanova University School of Law.
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Ridgefield Playhouse and Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity is presenting Justin Hayward, the singer-songwriter and lead guitarist and composer of The Moody Blues, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.
MAY 18 Women’s Business Development Council is featuring Renata Papadopoulos of Stratford-based Lovely Cakes and winner of The Food Network’s “Cake Wars,” to discuss her journey through entrepreneurship, 8-9 a.m., 184 Bedford St., Suite 201, Stamford. To register, visit ctwbdc.org. Ridgefield Playhouse and HamlettHub Whole New York Series are presenting Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs Spring into Fashion Show with Hutton’s Fine Men’s Wear to benefit Ann’s Place, 7:30 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.
MAY 19 Employees of Brody and Associates LLC and Westport Soccer players at the Gillespie Center Community Soup Kitchen.
Employees of Westport-based Brody and Associates LLC gathered to support the Gillespie Center Community Soup Kitchen in Westport and the Homes with Hope program by making and serving dinner to the center’s guests, Friday, April 29. The law firm’s team dressed the part, donning Team Brody “uniforms,” while some of
their friends and family showed their support for Westport Soccer. Dinner was served from 5-6 p.m. to a crowd of approximately 20 guests. The team also brought a donation of an additional meal to be served the next day. Westport-based Homes with Hope is a local grassroots response to the tragedy of homelessness.
WEBSTER BANK AWARDS $80K TO NONPROFITS
From left: Kathy Luria, with Sarah Colski of the Wallingford Emergency Shelter; Matt Cammarota, a resident of Wallingford and senior vice president, consumer lending at Webster; and Jim Smith, chairman and CEO at Webster
Waterbury-based Webster Bank awarded $1,000 to 80 different nonprofits, for a total of $80,000, as part of its employee volunteer campaign to help celebrate the bank’s 80th anniversary. The banker volunteer initiative, “80 Days of Giving,” was launched Oct. 11, 2015 and offered bankers the
opportunity to earn $1,000 for the nonprofit of their choice. It also helped to increase Webster’s annual volunteer hours from 110,000 to 125,000. A luncheon was held Tuesday, May 3 at the Radisson Cromwell Hotel in Cromwell for honorees and organization leaders to receive their awards.
UWWC RECOGNIZES WILSON’S ‘HEART OF GOLD’ United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) – an organization that helps residents across northern Fairfield County, southern Litchfield County and the city of Stamford by focusing on education, income and health – is hosting its annual Heart of Gold Award Dinner at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, Wednesday, May 18, 6-9 p.m., 243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. The Heart of Gold Award recognizes and encourages business leaders to incorporate employee volunteerism into their strategic business plans. This year, the Heart of Gold recipient is Tracie Wilson, senior vice president, programming and development, at NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribu-
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tion. Under Wilson’s leadership, NBCUniversal has volunteered annually in programs, such as Business to Books and Back to School, which serve elementaryaged children from public schools in Stamford.
Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is featuring its Arts and Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards, 7:30-9 a.m. at The Shore and Country Club in Norwalk. Keynote speaker includes Arthur Levitt with an introduction by Karen Brooks Hopkins and master of ceremonies is James Naughton. To purchase tickets, visit culturalalliancefc.org. Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is hosting its May “After Six” networking event at Hacker Greenwich, a luxury kitchen showroom, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 388 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. To register, visit greenwichchamber. com.
MAY 21 The Glass House is featuring a walking tour led by Hilary Lewis of the MoMA Sculpture Garden, exterior of the Rockefeller Guest House, AT&T (now Sony) Building, Lipstick Building, Seagram Building and the Four Seasons Restaurant, 1-5 p.m. For more, visit theglasshouse.org.
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Classic Construction Group LLC, contractor for Kristin D. Coppola, et al. Update the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 93 Janes Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Kreutzers Enterprises Inc., contractor for Carlo DeCastellana, et al. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 84 Jordan Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,500. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Renda, Patricia and Robert L. Renda, Danbury, contractor for self. Install a full bathroom in the basement of an existing single-family residence at Cannon Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed April 19.
Tischler, Debra R., Stamford, contractor for self. Alter a bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 166 Hamilton Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Connecticut Deck Pros LLC, contractor for Andrew J. Parker, et al. Add a deck to the rear of an existing single-family residence at 49 Black Twig Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Laroche, Merry C. and Kevin R. Laroche, Danbury, contractor for self. Repair the foundation on an existing single-family residence at 4 Anchor, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed April 26.
Richie’s Roofing LLC, contractor for Philip Maymin. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 121 Cherry Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Toll Connecticut III LP Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut II LP. Add a retaining wall to the property of an existing single-family residence at Center Meadow Lane, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,970. Filed April 20.
Lliguicota, Maria and Abraham Lliguicota, Danbury, contractor for self. Raise the roof on an existing single-family residence at McKay Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $21,500. Filed April 21.
Riga LLC, contractor for George K. Hamm, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 2142 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,995. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Toll Connecticut III LP Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut II LP. Construct a new five-family residential dwelling at Reserve Road, Building 800, Danbury. Estimated cost: $4 million. Filed April 28.
Lowe’s Home Centers LLC, contractor for Amelia J. McCoy. Remove and replace two windows in an existing single-family residence and add one slider door at 9 Farview Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,923. Filed April 19.
Rozinka, Roman, Ridgefield, contractor for Paul Gillis. Finish the attic in an existing single-family residence to make a hobby room at 188 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $41,600. Filed April 25.
Torres, Renee and Christian Torres, Weston, contractor for self. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 47 Bradley Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $20,558. Filed April 12.
Suleymanov, Amin, Stamford, contractor for self. Add vinyl siding to an existing single-family residence at 43 Emma Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,450. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Vinylume Inc., contractor for William C. Volpe, et al. Re-side an entire existing single-family residence at 188 Sun Dance Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $21,875. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Sullivan, Aline and William Pitt, Weston, contractor for self. Install new cabinets and countertops in an existing single-family residence at 96 Norfield Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed April 26.
Vivint Solar, contractor for Timothy J. Bishop and Janet L. Bishop. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 16 Skyline Terrace, Danbury. Estimated cost: $22,308. Filed April 18.
Sunrun Installation Services, contractor for Richard Inoa and Rodriguez Inoa. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 8 Triangle Terrace, Danbury. Estimated cost: $22,154. Filed April 25.
COURT CASES
Daniels, Essie M. and Gene M. Daniels, Danbury, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 37 Lakeview Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,400. Filed April 18. Design Builders & Remodeling Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Mark Arditti. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 179 Ivy Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed April 27. DeYoung, Susan and Scott DeYoung, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Remodel the bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 51 Caudatowa Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $8,600. Filed April 25.
Luysterborghs, Silvia S. and Adam Luysterborghs, Weston, contractor for self. Add a new toilet, shower to the new laundry room in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 5 Garden Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 11.
Ek Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 34 Gurley Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Mantegazza, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a hot tub to an existing single-family residence at 2 Hemlock Trail, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed April 14.
Executive Craftsmen Inc., contractor for Stephen S. Lanefski, et al. Renovate the kitchen and family room in an existing single-family residence at 18 Elm Tree Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Murphy & Sons Inc., contractor for Woodway Court Condominium Association. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 1287-1289 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $26,950. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Gomez, Sandra L., Danbury, contractor for self. Renovate a kitchen and remove the wall at 13 Alan Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $11,700. Filed April 27.
Pelham Country Homes Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Felix Cacciato and Rebecca Cacciato. Construct a kitchen, breakfast room, laundry room, bathroom and deck on the property of an existing single-family residence at 53 Mimosa Court, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $138,000. Filed April 19.
HH&P Development, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 3 Spruce Ridge, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed April 21. Homeowner, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 37 Knollcrest Road, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 13. Karam, Rabih, Stamford, contractor for self. Expand the deck at an existing single-family residence at 40 Halliwell Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. Koster, Karl L., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a deck and railing on the roof of a garage at 20 Cambridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Perri, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 6 Woodcreek, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed April 21. Pine Ridge Building and Construction, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Replace the deck on an existing single-family residence at 45 Sail Harbor, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,035. Filed April 10. Purepoint Energy LLC, contractor for Gary Kalan, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 261 Dolphin Cove Quay, Stamford. Estimated cost: $28,572. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Tamburro, Anthony L., Stamford, contractor for self. Build a stonewall on the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 122 Mountain Wood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between April 25 and April 29. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Aldon Campbell and Lisa Farmer. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 8 Rose Lane, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,246. Filed April 21. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Andrew J. Lisowski and Lopinto Lisowski. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 9 Farview Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,291. Filed April 21. THD at-Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Giuseppe Coppola, et al. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 58 Travis Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,900. Filed between April 25 and April 29.
Quaintance, Donald C. III, Danbury, contractor for self. Relocate the bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 52 Briar Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed April 21.
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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 154-160 George Street Associates LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Letzaida Perez, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped and fell down stairs 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 place railings on their stairs. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056476-S. Filed April 27.
1801 Barnum Avenue LLC, et al., Stratford. Filed by Donna Gray, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a defective concrete surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they allowed a parking lot outside their store to remain in a cracked and uneven manner. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056474-S. Filed April 27. Allstate Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Laurie Leavy, Brewster, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Richard D. Arconti, Danbury. 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-cv16-6056504-S. Filed April 29. Bridgeport Podiarty Center LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Elizabeth Correa, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jacobs & Quiles LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to tell the plaintiff her foot would need to be casted after the surgery due to the bones in her foot being broken during surgery. The plaintiff had never signed an informed consent allowing such a surgery to take place. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered loss of mobility and pain. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other and further relief as the court may award. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056415-S. Filed April 25. Erin Roof, Bridgeport. Filed by Velocity Investments LLC, Wall, N.J. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tobin & Melien, 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 loan provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $22,012 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest and an order of payments. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056458-S. Filed April 27.
Geico Indemnity Co., Hartford. Filed by Anibal Antunes, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen & Wolf PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056482-S. Filed April 28. Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority, Bridgeport. Filed by Teresa Jones, Bridgeport. 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 she was hit by a bus owned by the defendant and driven by an employee of the defendant, causing injuries. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056500-S. Filed April 29. James Fiorilla Inc., Bethel. Filed by Berkley Net Underwriters Inc., Woodbridge, Va. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gesmonde, Pietrosimone & Sgrignari LLC, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiff issued to the defendant a Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance Policy. The defendant allegedly accepted the policy and agreed to pay the premium. The defendant has failed to pay $16,983 due on the account. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, prejudgment statutory interest, taxable costs, post-judgment statutory interest and such other relief as in law or equity the court may deem just. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056427-S. Filed April 26. LM General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Beatrice Colon and Luis Martinez, Bridgeport. Plaintiffs’ attorney: De Lucia & Levine LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiffs sued a person insured by the defendant. The defendant allegedly failed to reasonably and properly investigate the plaintiffs’ claim and failed to settle the case within policy limits. The defendant allegedly failed and refused to pay the judgment. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056416-S. Filed April 25.
FACTS Mercury Marketing And Consulting LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by SCS Direct Inc., Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen & Wolf PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants that he breached his noncompete agreement with the plaintiff and disclosed its trade secrets by working for a competitor. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, expenses, interest, costs, a constructive trust for the disgorgement of compensation and such additional relief as it is just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056488-S. Filed April 28. Paradigm Healthcare Center of West Haven LLC, Hartford. Filed by Wade’s Dairy Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC, Westport. 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 application. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $11,104 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other relief as at law or in equity may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056506-S. Filed April 29. The Original Grasso Construction Inc., Norwalk. Filed by Turner Construction Co., Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael A. Savino, New York, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to perform its obligation to the plaintiff under a construction subcontract. The plaintiff was allegedly forced to replace the subcontractors, incurring damages exceeding $500,000. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, court costs and such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056437-S. Filed April 26. Varga Cosmetics Inc., et al., Monroe. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $6,776 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, court costs and such other and further relief as the court shall deem just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056379-S. Filed April 25.
Westland Properties Inc., Hartford. Filed by Scherry Brown, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Jontos & Lotty, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a defective sidewalk 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 allowed a sidewalk outside their store to remain in a cracked and uneven manner. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6056418-S. Filed April 26.
DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT M Newtown Associates LP, et al., Stratford. Filed by Maplewood Healthcare LLC, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rogin Nassau LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had made conflicting statements to the plaintiff regarding ownership of the defendants. The defendants allegedly agreed to sell the plaintiff real estate for $10.5 million. The plaintiff has determined the defendants in default, given the disputed nature of ownership and alleges that it is entitled to recover the money deposited to them. The defendants have failed to return the money, causing damages. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-cv16-6019705-S. Filed April 29. NGM Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Robert Nilsen, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. DBD-cv16-6019711-S. Filed April 29. Romanello Law Firm LLC, Danbury. Filed by 1083 Whalley Avenue LLC, et al., West Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract and negligence suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to appear in court on behalf of the plaintiffs. As a result a motion for contempt was filed against the plaintiff. The plaintiffs have incurred a cost of $15,200. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $2,500, but less than $15,000. Case no. DBD-cv16-6019678-S. Filed April 25.
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STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT Abis Restaurant Corp., Greenwich. Filed by Finocchio Brothers Carting of Greenwich Inc., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Adamucci LLC, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for recycling services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, punitive damages, compensatory damages, interest and any other equitable relief the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv16-6028394-S. Filed April 27. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Alexandra L. Mish, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. 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. FST-cv16-6028413-S. Filed April 28. Atlantic Specialty Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Tucker Mechanical Inc., Meriden. Plaintiff’s attorney: Feiner Wolfson LLC, Hartford. 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 balance of $266,668 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief, which the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv16-6028424-S. Filed April 29. Fairview Health of Greenwich LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Finocchio Brothers Carting of Greenwich Inc., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Adamucci LLC, Greenwich. 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 recycling services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, punitive damages, compensatory damages, interest and any other equitable relief the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv16-6028395-S. Filed April 27.
FIGURES Lord & Taylor LLC, Hartford. Filed by Evelyn Tadiashvili, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Toby M. Shaffer, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she hit her head on a display case 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 allowed its display case to be placed in a dangerous position. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6028363-S. Filed April 26. Planet Pizza of Greenwich LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Finocchio Brothers Carting of Greenwich Inc., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Adamucci LLC, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for recycling services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, punitive damages, compensatory damages, interest and any other equitable relief the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv16-6028393-S. Filed April 27. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., Hartford. Filed by Corner House Condominium Association, Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Biller, Sachs, Ralo & Zito, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that it insured property owned by the plaintiff. The plaintiff allegedly sustained damages to its property and the defendant allegedly failed to pay the full amount. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6028344-S. Filed April 25. Van Brunt, Dubiago & Co., et al., New Canaan. Filed by Ann Browning, et al., Newport Beach, Calif. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Votre & Associates PC, Ridgefield. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they were employed by the plaintiffs to obtain an accounting of the decedent’s estate. The trust funds were allegedly withdrawn by a former trustee of the fund. The defendants allegedly failed to secure bank records, develop a general accounting of the trust or produce bank records. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other relief as the court deems fair, just and equitable. Case no. FST-cv16-6028390-S. Filed April 27.
FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Allstate Insurance Co., Farmington. Filed by Phillipe Raoul Ferdinando, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Roy Gross Law Firm LLC, Wilton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiff was an exclusive agent for the defendant. The defendant terminated the plaintiff and prevented him from finding a bidder on the open market for his book of business. The defendant has allegedly also not made the termination payment. The plaintiff claims $573,000 in monetary damages, costs, punitive damages and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00669-MPS. Filed April 29. Fletcher-Thompson Inc., et al. Filed by John D. Jenny. Plaintiff’s attorney: Charles D. O’Hara Jr., Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee benefit suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to pay wages to the plaintiff and failed to remit deductions to the plan. They also engaged in prohibited transactions by dealing with the assets of the plan in their own interest. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, treble damages and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00667-JAM. Filed April 29. Stericycle Inc., Hartford. Filed by Murray I. Wellner MD and Harvet Hameroff MD, West Hartford. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Burr & Foreman LLP, Birmingham, Ala. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this suit against the defendant alleging that it subjugated the plaintiffs to automatic fee increases not authorized by any agreement. The plaintiffs claim a certification of the plaintiffs as a class, a trial by jury, attorney’s fees, costs, expenses, punitive damages and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00657-SRU. Filed April 28. Triangle Tube/Phase III Co. Inc., Blackwood, N.J. Filed by Homesite Insurance Co. and Margaret Lofrumento. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stuart G. Blackburn, Windsor Locks. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this product liability suit against the defendant alleging that a tank within warranty manufactured by the defendant failed in the plaintiff’s home. The insurance company was forced to pay out insurance claims in the amount of $132,406. The plaintiffs claim damages, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00650-CSH. Filed April 27.
Western Connecticut Health Network Inc., Danbury. Filed by Copier Audit LLC, Miami, Fla. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cramer & Anderson, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to pay for an audit for its office expenses supplied by the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims an accounting error, monetary damages, prejudgment interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00640-SRU. Filed April 25. Winklevoss Consultants Inc., Greenwich. Filed by Shu-Chen Kuo, New Canaan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lucas Bagnell Varga LLC, Southport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this job discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that she was employed by them as a senior consultant. The defendant allegedly treated her and other employees in a discriminatory manner and fired her. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, front pay, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00651-JBA. Filed April 27. Zurich American Insurance Co. and Fidelity Deposit of Maryland. Filed by Supreme Industries Inc., Harwinton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Hinckley Allen Snyder LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they issued a performance and payment bond to secure payment for work performed by the plaintiff. The defendants allegedly failed to pay the amount owed under the contract. The plaintiff claims $1.1 million in monetary damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00658-AWT. Filed April 28.
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COMMITTEE DEEDS Bienvenu, Rodney, Greenwich. Appointed committee: Richard N. Petrucci, Greenwich. Property: 22 Mead Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.5 million. Docket no. FST-cv-14-6023902-S. Filed April 14. Davis, Kelly J., et al., Fairfield. Appointed committee: Neal L. Moskow, Fairfield. Property: 145 Beaumont St., Fairfield. Amount: $319,599. Docket no. FBT-cv-13-6035799-S. Filed April 28. Pinheiro, Daniela and Eduardo Pinheiro, New Fairfield. Appointed committee: William R. Donaldson, New Fairfield. Property: 8 Bear Mountain Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $294,389. Filed April 11.
COMMERCIAL 118 Via Vizcaya LLC, Palm Beach, Fla. Seller: Debra Sherwood, Greenwich. Property: Overlook Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed April 19.
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FACTS 2 Terrace Place LLC, Danbury. Seller: Dean L. Lewis, Danbury. Property: 2 Terrace Place, Danbury. Amount: $380,000. Filed April 20. 204-206 Greenwood Ave. Bethel LLC, Bethel. Seller: Thomas E. Smith Sr., Danbury. Property: 204-206 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. Amount: $365,000. Filed April 11. 59-61 Valley Road LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Dominick A. Passerelle and Diana E. Passerelle, Sparta, N.J. Property: 59 Valley Road, Greenwich. Amount: $657,500. Filed April 26. 59-61 Valley Road LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Dominick A. Passerelle and Diana E. Passerelle, Sparta, N.J. Property: 61 Valley Road, Greenwich. Amount: $657,500. Filed April 26. 7 Moscato Equities LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 7 Tinker Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1 million. Filed April 28. Beach Walk Homes LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Ashley Lauro, Fairfield. Property: 256 Eastlawn St., Fairfield. Amount: $490,000. Filed April 26. Cal Homes LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Patricia A. Johns, Danbury. Property: Lot G16104, Map 13298, Danbury. Amount: $55,000. Filed April 19. Camila Properties LLC, Danbury. Seller: Rose Hill Properties LLC, Danbury. Property: 107 Rose Hill Ave., Danbury. Amount: $415,000. Filed April 21. Fairfield Equities LLC, Norwalk. Seller: James Martin Jr. and Michelle Martin, Greenwich. Property: 212 Old Mill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed April 26. Gray & Associates LLC, Greenwich. Seller: David R. Tobin and Kathleen Tobin, Greenwich. Property: 51 Forest Ave., Unit 14, Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed April 27. H.A.C. Enterprises LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Nancy V. Ragonese, Ridgefield. Property: 4 Quarry Corner, Unit 4, Ridgefield. Amount: $200,000. Filed April 27. Level Partners LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Andrea Savoca, Danbury. Property: 93 Park Ave., Unit 1704, Danbury. Amount: $125,000. Filed April 18. One Knollwood Drive LLC, Bethel. Seller: Michael DiIorio, Bethel. Property: 2 Knollwood Drive, Bethel. For no consideration paid. Filed April 13. Overflow LLC, Greenwich. Seller: MK Fox Designs LLC, Greenwich. Property: Lot 85, Map 264, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed April 27. Pinnacle Peak Inc., Shelton. Seller: Andrew M. Kokorda Jr., Fairfield. Property: 132 Hunyadi Ave. and 155 Andrassy Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $565,000. Filed April 19.
R & R Property Redevelopment LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 11 Brennan Road, Newtown. Amount: $165,000. Filed April 26. RAC Closing Services LLC, et al., Waltham, Mass. Seller: Sebastian Rubino and Susan Rubino, Newtown. Property: Lot 56, Map 6901, Newtown. Amount: $510,000. Filed April 19. Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, Newtown. Seller: CGR Partners LLC, Newtown. Property: 13 Church Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $415,000. Filed April 27. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 15 Bonnie Brae Drive, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed April 25. Sono Capital LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Hannelore Slawsky, Greenwich. Property: Lot 3, Map 1196, Greenwich. Amount: $601,000. Filed April 22. Sterling Street LLC, Stratford. Seller: Ralph O. Spencer and Clare Pitter Spencer, Fairfield. Property: Lot 13, Map 550, Fairfield. Amount: $265,000. Filed April 28. Sunset Park Realty LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Jozef Zielinski and Krystyna Zielinski, Greenwich. Property: 41 Harold Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed April 21. TGH Properties LLC, New Fairfield. Seller: Hicks LLC, New Fairfield. Property: Route 37 and Route 39, New Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed April 14. Thcerpur LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Ian Ross Taylor and Lonnee G. Moline, Greenwich. Property: 160 Bedford Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed April 29.
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21 Nicholas LLC, Yonkers, N.Y. Grantor: Joseph Granitto, Greenwich. Property: 21 Nicholas Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed April 18.
Doak, Kenneth A., Ridgefield. Grantor: Kenneth A. Doak, Ridgefield. Property: 137 Holmes Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $10. Filed April 25.
227 Greenwood LLC, Bethel. Grantor: Michael Rizzo, Bethel. Property: 227 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed April 7.
Parkington, Laura J., Fairfield. Grantor: Bruce Parkington, Fairfield. Property: Lot 62, Eastfield Drive, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 21.
240 GA LLC, Greenwich. Grantor: First State Investors 5200 LLC, New York, N.Y. Property: Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 29. 268 Rowland Road LLC, Fairfield. Grantor: Lisa S. Grauer and Albert F. Grauer Jr., Fairfield. Property: 268 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 26. 63 Dwight Street LLC, Fairfield. Grantor: Lisa S. Grauer and Albert F. Grauer Jr., Fairfield. Property: 63 Dwight St., Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 26. 86-88 Fox Street LLC, Fairfield. Grantor: Lisa S. Grauer and Albert F. Grauer Jr., Fairfield. Property: 86-88 Fox St., Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 26. Al Espinal LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Drod LLC, Danbury. Property: 28 Wildman St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed April 25. Brennan, Daniel P., Danbury. Grantor: Dancar Properties LLC, Newtown. Property: 16 Davis St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed April 12. Brown, Joyce, Danbury. Grantor: Robert Perkins III, Danbury. Property: 16 Grandview Ave., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 13. Carrington Manors LLC, Monroe. Grantor: Christopher C. Auddino, Monroe. Property: 4 Persimmon Path, Building 28, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed April 20.
The Pilot House Special Needs Resource Foundation Inc., Fairfield. Seller: Brian K. Taylor and Wendi B. Taylor, Fairfield. Property: 1230 Merwins Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $375,000. Filed April 18.
Cimbak, Trishia, Greenwich. Grantor: Joseph Jerome Cimbak, Windsor. Property: 39 Mountain View Drive, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed April 20.
Thermos Norwich Developers Inc., New York, N.Y. Seller: Katherine B. Hilliker and Jan K. Hilliker, Ridgefield. Property: 19 Prospect Ridge, Unit 3, Ridgefield. Amount: $435,000. Filed April 28.
Cohan, Caroline, Dolores Ward and John J. Ward, New York, N.Y. Grantor: John J. Ward and Dolores Ward, New York, N.Y. Property: 107 Harwich Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 25.
TKJ Builders LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 2521 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $165,000. Filed April 26.
Copp Open Space Association, Greenwich. Grantor: Milbank 66 LLC, Greenwich. Property: Parcel P, Map 8715, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 20.
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Corcione, Kristi M., Granite Springs, N.Y. Grantor: Kristi M. Corcione, Granite Springs, N.Y. Property: 599 Main St., Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 25.
17-27 Starr Road Properties LLC, Ridgefield Park, N.J. Grantor: ARS Investors II 2012-I HVB-CT LLC, Stamford. Property: 17-27 Starr Ridge Road, Danbury. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed April 14.
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DJJC LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Joseph A. Fiorita Jr., Danbury. Property: 146 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed April 21.
Post Office Street LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Ronald P. Jowdy, Danbury. Property: 3 Post Office St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed April 14. Prazmark, Elizabeth Volpicelli and Elizabeth Volpicelli Prazmark, Greenwich. Grantor: Elizabeth Prazmark, Greenwich. Property: 14 Edgewater Drive, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed April 22. Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich, Greenwich. Grantor: Presbyterian of Southern New England Inc., Chester. Property: West End Avenue, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed April 19. Real Estate Holdings LLC, Ridgefield. Grantor: Fairfield County Bank Corp., Ridgefield. Property: Plot A, Map 8018, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 22. Rempe, Jennifer Martin, Fairfield. Grantor: Kurt J. Rempe, Fairfield. Property: 226 Saxon Wood Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 28. Rice, Eleanor J., White Plains, N.Y. Grantor: Eleanor H. Rice, White Plains, N.Y. Property: 2 Melon Lane, Unit 2, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 11. Rice, Eleanor J., White Plains, N.Y. Grantor: Eleanor H. Rice, White Plains, N.Y. Property: 36 Stone Drive, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 11. Rogers, Lucy D., Danbury. Grantor: Richard Compton Rogers, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: 14 Scuppo Road, Unit 41, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed April 19. Ronan, Susan O., Danbury. Grantor: Roberts S. Ronan, Danbury. Property: 10 Jackson Drive, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 26. Rosenbaum, Dina, Davora Lillian and Rafael Wischkin, Weston. Grantor: Max Wischkin and Yetta Wischkin, Fairfield. Property: 60 Centerbrook Road, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 21. Rubits, Andrea and Victor Rubits, New Fairfield. Grantor: Andrea Rubits, New Fairfield. Property: 7 Weldon Wood Road, New Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 18. Russell, Elaine, Ridgefield. Grantor: Michael P. Sparacino, Ridgefield. Property: Building 4, Unit 7 of Nettle Lane, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 15.
Ryan, Julie A., Thomas P. Ryan and James P. Ryan, Bethel. Grantor: Thomas P. Ryan and Julie A. Ryan, Bethel. Property: 106 Hoyts Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed April 25. Ryan, Victoria Virtue, Greenwich. Grantor: Victoria V. Ryan, Greenwich. Property: 85 Putnam Park, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed April 18. S D Consulting LLC, New Fairfield. Grantor: U.S. Bank NA, Oklahoma City, Okla. Property: 1 Dick Finn Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $194,000. Filed April 28. Safriet, Heidi A., Greenwich. Grantor: Jason J. Safriet, Greenwich. Property: Unit 8 of Sherwood Farm, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 29. Schork, Sandra, Danbury. Grantor: Elizabeth J. Mariani, Danbury. Property: 59 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Amount: $125,000. Filed April 27. Scianna III, Salvatore, Newtown. Grantor: Kristen Scianna, Newtown. Property: 81 Mountain View Drive, Newtown. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 28. Selviah, Noeline R. and Suresh A. Selviah, New Fairfield. Grantor: Suresh A. Selviah and Noeline R. Selviah, New Fairfield. Property: 16 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 31. Siguenza, Marco A., Danbury. Grantor: Elsa M. Siguenza, Danbury. Property: 35 Lake Ave., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 12.
RESIDENTIAL Aggarwal, Atul Singal and Cortney Aggarwal, Greenwich. Seller: Brian R. Feutado and Meredith Roman Feutado, Greenwich. Property: 50 Cat Rock Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3 million. Filed April 20. Ali, Mehdi, New York, N.Y. Seller: Robert M. Bakish and Deedra L. Bakish, Ridgefield. Property: 74 High Ridge Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed April 15. Allardt, Judson S. and Frederick Allardt, Greenwich. Seller: Mary Ann O’Rourke, Greenwich. Property: 78 River Road, Unit 1, Greenwich. Amount: $885,000. Filed April 26. Alpert, Joanna S. and David M. Alpert, Greenwich. Seller: Paul G. Naumann and Elizabeth A. Naumann, Greenwich. Property: 32 Gilliam Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed April 25. Blanchard, Tara W. and Hartman E. Blanchard Jr., Greenwich. Seller: Howard Fields and Deborah Fields, Greenwich. Property: Lot 7, Map 7863, Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed April 25. Blomberg, Ellen and Gregory Blomberg, New York, N.Y. Seller: HOC Development LLC, Fairfield. Property: 134 Old Spring Road, Fairfield. Amount: $700,000. Filed April 18. Boguszewska, Magdalena and Robert Sikowski, Fairfield. Seller: Rhoka Realty LLC, Trumbull. Property: 66 Denise Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $395,000. Filed April 20.
Sonnelitter, Joan M. and Robert J. Sonnelitter, Bethel. Grantor: Joan M. Sonnelitter, Bethel. Property: 17 Hoyt Road, Bethel. For no consideration paid. Filed April 14.
Bohen, Bruce, Plainville, N.Y. Seller: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 2729 Fairview Ave., Danbury. Amount: $327,500. Filed April 25.
Soukup, Janet M. and Thomas G. Soukup, Ridgefield. Grantor: Thomas G. Soukup, Ridgefield. Property: 161 Bob Hill Road, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 22.
Bourrett, Adam C., Monroe. Seller: Mary T. Forlastro, Newtown. Property: Old Bethel Road, Map 8045, Newtown. Amount: $218,000. Filed April 19.
Sturges Properties LLC, Ridgefield. Grantor: PST Properties LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 725 Branchville Road, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 19.
Brennan-Sousa, Jennifer M. and Daniel C. Sousa, Danbury. Seller: Kenneth Michael King and Carol L. King, Newtown. Property: 46 Tauton Lake Road, Newtown. Amount: $315,000. Filed April 18.
Tanner, Jennifer, Danbury. Grantor: Jennifer Tanner, Danbury. Property: 42 Driftway Road, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed April 26. Travis, Doris, Danbury. Grantor: Douglas K. Hein and Sharon L. Buzzeo, Danbury. Property: Lots 43 and 42, Map 1909, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed April 13. Waters, Brian M., Newtown. Grantor: Joan M. Waters, Newtown. Property: Lot 6, Map 2461, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed April 20.
Brown, Jennifer Leigh and Jeffrey R. Burgdorfer, New York, N.Y. Seller: Jeffrey C. Taylor and Anna Taylor, Fairfield. Property: Mill Hill Road, Map 4405, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 18. Cardinal, Kenneth W., Mohegan Lake, N.Y. Seller: Bernadette Wolf, Fort Meyers, Fla. Property: 22 Lake Place North, Danbury. Amount: $262,000. Filed April 27. Carreiro, Irene and John M. Carreiro, Danbury. Seller: Ralph J. Luciano, Danbury. Property: 25 Franklin St., Danbury. Amount: $318,500. Filed April 25.
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FACTS Carvalho, Katie and David Carvalho, Danbury. Seller: Stanley G. Gierald and Anna Marie Gieralt, Danbury. Property: 16 Three Partners Road, Danbury. Amount: $325,000. Filed April 19. Casazza, Jenna M. and Matthew V. Casazza, Danbury. Seller: Max H. Corthell, Danbury. Property: 11 Jarrod Drive, Danbury. Amount: $450,000. Filed April 18. Casey, Deborah J. and John F. Casey, New Fairfield. Seller: Danielle Stracci and Joseph Stracci, New Fairfield. Property: 11 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $370,000. Filed April 28. Castle, David J., Fairfield. Seller: Siobhan Hare-Keehan, Fairfield. Property: 91 School St., Fairfield. Amount: $360,000. Filed April 20. Chailfoux, Tracy L. and Daniel L. Farstad, Carmel, N.Y. Seller: Sean C. Morris and Kelly A. Rothen-Morris, Danbury. Property: 7-9 King St., Danbury. Amount: $425,000. Filed April 28. Chen, Yi-An and Wei-Teng Yang, Fairfield. Seller: Michael J. Strange and Julia L. Brion, Fairfield. Property: 336 Jackman Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $550,000. Filed April 19.
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Hirszfeld, Agnieszka Szturm De, Greenwich. Seller: Dorothy T. Straub, New Fairfield. Property: 113 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $235,000. Filed April 6.
Lalvay, Vinicio De Jesus, Danbury. Seller: Maria Mower and Susan Spadaro, Eastchester, N.Y. Seller: 23 Fourth St., Danbury. Amount: $200,000. Filed April 28.
DeLuca, Victoria and Jack DeLuca, Greenwich. Seller: Brian J. Gentile, Greenwich. Property: 0 S. St., Greenwich. Amount: $400,000. Filed April 28.
Holder, Timothy M., Ridgefield. Seller: Matthew Kane and Amber Kane, Bethel. Property: 61 Taylor Ave., Unit 1, Bethel. Amount: $180,000. Filed April 12.
Lane, Kelly McCall and Bryan Lane, Greenwich. Seller: Raluca Arria Giaulan, Minnetonka, Minn. Property: Lot 4, Stillson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $405,000. Filed April 18.
Dembeck, John F., Danbury. Seller: Elaine L. Kovacs, Bethel. Property: 1 Marywood Road, Bethel. Amount: $313,000. Filed April 15.
Hu, Jiping, Fairfield. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 240 Sunnyridge Ave., Unit 79, Fairfield. Amount: $145,000. Filed April 18.
Mackenzie, Sally A., Norwalk. Seller: Sean T. McGurie and Jessica M. McGuire, Newtown. Property: 20 Buttonball Drive, Newtown. Amount: $240,000. Filed April 20.
Demillo, Derek A., Easton. Seller: Vincenza A. Wojnilko, Danbury. Property: 136 Deer Hill Ave., Unit 104, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed April 26.
Jaronko, Santina and Jason C. Jaronko, Newtown. Seller: Vincent E. Palmer and Bethia M. Palmer, Newtown. Property: 11 Stuart Drive, Newtown. Amount: $400,000. Filed April 22.
DeMont, Michele and Christopher DeMont, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Franklin T. Harkins and Angela K. Harkins, Fairfield. Property: 27 Orange St., Fairfield. Amount: $475,000. Filed April 28.
Jones, Catherine P. and Andrew W. Jones, Greenwich. Seller: Julie Doppelt, Greenwich. Property: 80 Birch Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $2 million. Filed April 29.
Dartley, Erin and Kenneth A. Dartley, Ridgefield. Seller: Charles Mastellone and Patricia Mastellone, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 22, Map 3727, Ridgefield. Amount: $775,000. Filed April 27.
DeSimini, Kristina and Michael DeSimini, New Fairfield. Seller: Matthew W. Katkocin, New Fairfield. Property: 5 Brush Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $290,000. Filed April 6.
Clancy, Cecilia, Danbury. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 7 Wilderswood Way, Danbury. Amount: $475,000. Filed April 26.
Doherty, Garrett J. and Carol Ann Davis, Newtown. Seller: Paul C. Kluga and Anne H. Kluga, Newtown. Property: Lot 6, Map 4609, Newtown. Amount: $476,000. Filed April 18.
Coelho, Nilton, New Milford. Seller: William J. Knight and Nancy B. Knight, Cape Charles, Va. Property: Eden Drive, Danbury. Amount: $380,000. Filed April 27.
Dottavio, Steven, New Fairfield. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 4 Fleetwood Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $200,000. Filed April 12.
Corlett, Tina Marie, Greenwich. Seller: Judith E. Kolesar, Stratford. Property: 152 Ruane St., Fairfield. Amount: $367,500. Filed April 18.
Duva, Cheryl A., Brookfield. Seller: Richard J. Wade, Danbury. Property: 41 Cedar Drive, Danbury. Amount: $500,000. Filed April 18.
Kane, Amber and Matthew Kane, Bethel. Seller: Michael Siedlecki and Lisa Siedlecki, Bethel. Property: 8 Rockwell Road, Bethel. Amount: $310,000. Filed April 11. Kaplanis, Nicole A., Danbury. Seller: Jonathan M. Myers and Joanna M. Daly, Danbury. Property: 32 Kingswood Road, Danbury. Amount: $305,000. Filed April 28. Keane, Thomas, Bethel. Seller: Evelyn E. Reilly, Danbury. Property: 126 Coalpit Hill Road, Danbury. Amount: $213,750. Filed April 13. Kearns, Patricia, Fairfield. Seller: Vincent E. DeMaio and Jennifer A. DeMaio, Fairfield. Property: Lot 47, Map 2095, Fairfield. Amount: $520,000. Filed April 25.
Makam, Rajkumar, Greenwich. Seller: Denis M. Joseph, Greenwich. Property: 44 Brookridge Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $4 million. Filed April 29.
Rexing, Kathryn and Jonpaul Rexing, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Seller: Spa Inc., Fairfield. Property: 35 Broad River Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed April 22.
Mazinski, Lisa L., Danbury. Seller: Emily R. Abel-Tatis and Franklin Dario Marin Zuniga, Danbury. Property: 8 South St., Unit 4, Danbury. Amount: $199,000. Filed April 25.
Richburg, Pamela P. and Rashanda Allen, Bethel. Seller: RMS Bethel LLC, Stamford. Property: 311 Copper Square Drive, Bethel. Amount: $351,183. Filed April 4.
McClelland, James Bruce, Stamford. Seller: Barbara J. Somers, Ridgefield. Property: 176 New Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $296,500. Filed April 22.
Rodger, Steven C., Greenwich. Seller: Lenox34 LLC, Greenwich. Property: 66 Milbank Ave., Parcel 9, Greenwich. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed April 27.
McCurdy, Toni and Sean R. McCurdy, Bridgeport. Seller: Joann Bilyard, Milford. Property: 317 Meadowbrook Road, Fairfield. Amount: $465,000. Filed April 22.
Cosgrove, Janet L. and Matthew P. Cosgrove, Bethel. Seller: Thomas J. Catalano and Jeanne M. Catalano, Bethel. Property: 6 Katrina Circle, Bethel. Amount: $380,000. Filed April 11.
Elias, Patrice M. and Michael E. Elias, Trumbull. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 67 Woods Lane, Newtown. Amount: $359,000. Filed April 21.
Kreig, Cheryl L. and Ivan V. Kreig, Greenwich. Seller: Donna H. Kavee, Greenwich. Property: 51 Mary Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $620,000. Filed April 29.
Hatton, Karen M. and William F. Hatton, Fairfield. Seller: 787 Rowland Road Fairfield LLC, Fairfield. Property: 787 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $995,000. Filed April 27.
Kruck, Kasey and Philip Kruck Brewster, N.Y. Seller: Christopher T. Mignanelli and Tara M. Mignanelli, New Fairfield. Property: 4 Eastview Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $297,670. Filed April 11.
Oxer, Kelly A. and Thomas G. Oxer, Greenwich. Seller: Judith A. Lund, Danbury. Property: Bushwick Avenue, Greenwich. Amount: $550,000. Filed April 29.
Kuck, Mariana A. and William A. Kuck, Southbury. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 74 Warrington Round, Danbury. Amount: $425,000. Filed April 25.
Papadakis, Carmen I. and Michael Papadakis, Bethel. Seller: Sujatha Menon, Bethel. Property: 80 Tucker St., Unit 3602, Bethel. Amount: $382,500. Filed April 25.
Kunz, Danielle Louise and Scott C. Kunz, Newtown. Seller: Michael Ian Crockett and Laura A. Crockett, Newtown. Property: 7 White Oak Farm Road, Newtown. Amount: $460,000. Filed April 21.
Papadakis, Carmen I. and Michael Papadakis, Danbury. Seller: Sujatha Menon, Danbury. Property: 80 Tucker St., Danbury. Amount: $382,500. Filed April 25.
Dagne, Raquel and Eueal Dagne, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: David Vasquez and Raysa Vasquez, Bethel. Property: 2 Partridge Drive, Bethel. Amount: $315,000. Filed April 5.
Hawley, Sara Jean, Holmes, N.Y. Seller: Thomas K. Grogan and Steven J. Lillenthal, Danbury. Property: 34 Woodcrest Lane, Danbury. Amount: $395,000. Filed April 14.
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Portnay, Deborah Lynne and Edward L. Portnay, Fairfield. Seller: Joseph J. Lagana Builders Inc., Milford. Property: 334 Morehouse Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed April 20.
Maxwell, Nancy C. and Thomas M. Maxwell, Newtown. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 20 Brookside Court, Newtown. Amount: $505,726. Filed April 18.
Dwyer, Jeremy, Ridgefield. Seller: Anna Lossius, Ridgefield. Property: 35 Rich Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $365,000. Filed April 15.
Hauser, Ryan T., Danbury. Seller: Scott C. Kunz and Danielle Louise Kunz, Newtown. Property: 62 Scudder Road, Newtown. Amount: $294,000. Filed April 21.
Pham, Tony, Fairfield. Seller: Janet S. Granger, Fairfield. Property: Unit 214 of Melody Lane Condominium, Fairfield. Amount: $330,000. Filed April 18.
Post, Eileen D., Lauren E. Seidl and Kenneth E. Post Jr., New Fairfield. Seller: Grace Trentacoste, New Fairfield. Property: 17 Crestway Knollcrest, New Fairfield. Amount: $225,000. Filed March 30.
Corthell, Max, Danbury. Seller: Patricia A. Johns, Danbury. Property: 62 Belmont Circle, Danbury. Amount: $220,000. Filed April 20.
Cuozzo, Kelly and Joshua A. Cuozzo, Ossining, N.Y. Seller: Ryan P. Sullivan and Brenna E. Sullivan, Danbury. Property: 2 Berkshire Drive, Danbury. Amount: $280,000. Filed April 21.
Perez, Edwin, Norwalk. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Oklahoma City, Okla. Property: 5 Nabby Road, Unit A-63, Danbury. Amount: $54,000. Filed April 27.
Marks, Linda and Jeffrey Marks, Greenwich. Seller: Jan Buch, Greenwich. Property: 48 Spring St., Unit 6, Greenwich. Amount: $870,000. Filed April 27.
Kinney, Candice and Christopher Kinney, Fairfield. Seller: C.A. Ripa, Fairfield. Property: 120 Redding Road, Fairfield. Amount: $920,000. Filed April 26.
Cuny, Kathryn R. and Roy C. Cuny, Ridgefield. Seller: Roy C. Cuny and Kathryn R. Cuny, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 92, Map 3708, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed April 22.
Paul, Raman, Danbury. Seller: Mukhtiar Singh, Danbury. Property: 7 Padanaram Road, Unit 120, Danbury. Amount: $106,500. Filed April 12.
Mehler, Kara L. and Peter A. Mehler, New Fairfield. Seller: Robert Stenger, New Fairfield. Property: 6 Sqauntz View Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $410,000. Filed April 4. Mietz, Abbie and Geoffrey Mietz, East Canaan. Seller: James Rountos and Magdalene L. Rountos, Bethel. Property: 2 Cross Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $490,000. Filed April 15.
Ross-Gingrich, Carrie and Matthew M. Gingrich, San Francisco, Calif. Seller: Dawn A. Rankine, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 17, Map 2608, Ridgefield. Amount: $640,000. Filed April 15.
Senyefia, Selorm, Danbury. Seller: Laisheng Sun and Jian Sun, Danbury. Property: Unit 804 of Westville Commons Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $225,000. Filed April 25. Shafranek, Heidi and Otto Naumann, New York, N.Y. Seller: L. Ritch and Linda S. Ritch, Greenwich. Property: 3 E. Point Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed April 22. Tromp, Emmy, North Salem, N.Y. Seller: Frank A. Apa, Ridgefield. Property: 570 Danbury Road, Unit 6, Ridgefield. Amount: $190,000. Filed April 20. Tsyganova, Yuriy A. and Alexandra Tsyganova, Scarsdale, N.Y. Seller: Timothy Kearney and Edward Van Der Shans, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Property: 16 Roosevelt Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed April 21. Velasquez, Rosario, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 42 Victor St., Unit B, Danbury. Amount: $192,000. Filed April 18. Verschueren, Gina M. and Sean T. Verschueren, Fairfield. Seller: Barbara Leder and Frederic Leder, Fairfield. Property: 2742 Sturges Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $690,000. Filed April 22. Vitrella, Melissa and Erik Jancar, Bridgeport. Seller: Martin H. Williams and Micheline R. C. Williams, Newtown. Property: 92 Head of Meadow Road, Newtown. Amount: $391,500. Filed April 21. Wahl-Jones, Meredith Leigh and Spencer J. Jones, Stamford. Seller: Marcos Cardoso, Bridgeport. Property: 26 Homefair Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $700,000. Filed April 28. Walter, Darlene A., Jupiter, Fla. Seller: Joanne M. Spar, Bethel. Property: 30 Great Hill Drive, Unit 120, Bethel. Amount: $389,900. Filed April 22.
Santini, Eugene J. and Jamie Dimiceli, Ridgefield. Seller: Christ Campbell and Angela B. Campbell, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel 3, Map 1687, Ridgefield. Amount: $595,000. Filed April 18.
Walton, Junghwa and Colin Walton, New Milford. Seller: Barbara J. Lagarto, New Fairfield. Property: 255 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $279,000. Filed April 12.
Sarkis, Maher A., New Milford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 8 Rose Lane, Unit 14-5, Danbury. Amount: $94,000. Filed April 18.
Ward, Julie Pateman, Greenwich. Seller: George Bailey and Susan Pieper Bailey, Wilson, Wyo. Property: 71 Shore Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed April 22.
Saunders, Rachel and Phillip Saunders, Danbury. Seller: John C. Keller and Diane Keller, Danbury. Property: 40 Robin Hood Road, Danbury. Amount: $350,000. Filed April 18.
Ware, Marisa Lederman, Greenwich. Seller: Vincent P. Lubrano and Frances M. Lubrano, Sarasota, Fla. Property: Lot C-65, Map 4556, Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed April 19.
Schleipman, Christina and Peter Schleipman, Stamford. Seller: Beach Walk Homes LLC, Fairfield. Property: 257 James St., Fairfield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed April 28. Schmiedel, Leah Q. and James R. Schmiedel, Greenwich. Seller: Suzanne M. Storr, Greenwich. Property: 2 Farley St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed April 26.
Wetzel, Jeffrey and Alexandria F. Wetzel, Ridgefield. Seller: Thomas A. Pesce Jr., Ridgefield. Property: 126 High Ridge Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $671,000. Filed April 27.
FACTS Whritenour, Cara and Robert J. Whritenour, Harrison, N.Y. Seller: Jennifer L. Lanzarone, Greenwich. Property: 102 Valley Road, Unit 25, Greenwich. Amount: $490,000. Filed April 29. Wozniak, Kristina and Max Leitenberger, Pleasantville, N.Y. Seller: Martin D. Nadel and Cynthia L. Nadel, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 28 Mulberry St., Ridgefield. Amount: $545,000. Filed April 12. Wulfsohn, Brittni and Bryan Wulfsohn, Greenwich. Seller: 215 Shore Road LLC, New York, N.Y. Property: Brook Drive and Shore Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed April 22.
Bryant, Adrian, Bethel. $482 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 4 Cross Hill Road, Bethel. Filed April 4.
Hand, Andrea and Jason Hand, Danbury. $1,126 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: Pocono Point Road, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Miro, Edward C. and William J. Miro, Fairfield. $534 in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 764 Burroughs Road, Fairfield. Filed April 28.
Roberts, Gregg C., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 109 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed April 18.
Bryant, Bernadette and Adrian Bryant, Bethel. $586 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 4 Cross Hill Road, Bethel. Filed April 4.
Hand, Andrea, Danbury. $521 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: Pocono Point Road, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Murphy, Margaret and Joseph Murphy, New Fairfield. $4,238 in favor of Brian Peck MD, Waterbury, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 10 Hampton Road, New Fairfield. Filed April 18.
Byrd, Valerie, Newtown. $432 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 38 Russett Road, Newtown. Filed April 21.
Hepburn, Raymond, et al., Newtown. $1,312 in favor of Hop Energy LLC, Bridgeport, by William G. Reveley, Vernon. Property: 5 Meadowbrook Road, Newtown. Filed April 25.
Chimbo, Tracy A. Leanne, Bethel. $492 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 36 Garella Road, Bethel. Filed April 4.
Inman, Tonya, Ridgefield. $935 in favor of Anesthesia Associates of Danbury, Ridgefield, by Nathanson Cipriano and Gambardella PC, Hamden. Property: 629 Danbury Road, Apt. 39, Ridgefield. Filed April 11.
Scott, Cynthia V., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 20 Oakland Ave., Unit 3B, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 19.
JUDGMENTS Anderson, Eric A., New Fairfield. $3,932 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Schreiber/Cohen, Wallingford. Property: 12 Manning St., New Fairfield. Filed April 7.
Young, Thomas J., Danbury. Seller: Mary E. Corso, Danbury. Property: 10 South St., Unit 59, Danbury. Amount: $156,750. Filed April 19.
Antonlini, Paula, Bethel. $24,195 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 19 Jacobs Ave., Bethel. Filed April 14.
Bell, Jerome C., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 321 Brookside Drive, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed April 21. Berger, Georges L., et al. Creditor: Prospect Mortgage LLC, Ewing, N.J. Property: 93 Park Ave., Unit 1707, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 12. Blancato, Richard T., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 442 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed April 25. Demagalhaes, Geralda, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Plano, Texas. Property: 3133 Town Hill Ave., Unit 2, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 18. Hakim Commons Condominium, et al. Creditor: Provident Funding Associates LP. Property: 6 Hakim St., Unit 4, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 21. Jennings, Jeannine, et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Fla. Property: 9 Pocono Road, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed April 22. Jour LLC, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 40 Pembroke Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed April 27. Kaplan, Erol, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Plano, Texas. Property: 23 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed April 21.
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Martinez, Edwin H. and Hernando Martinez, et al. Creditor: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 15 Bouton St., Apt. 7, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed April 21.
Yavonditte, Nathalie and Michael Yavonditte, New York, N.Y. Seller: Michael L. Sheldon and Lisa Zenkel Sheldon, Greenwich. Property: 23 Wyckham Hill Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $3.6 million. Filed April 27.
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Baker, Lisa, Danbury. $504 in favor of Northeast Radiology, Brewster, N.Y., by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Indian Spring Road, Danbury. Filed April 14. Bang, Melissa A., Danbury. $6,100 in favor of Yankee Gas Services Co., Hartford, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 9 Crown St., Danbury. Filed April 25. Bernabe, Edith, Bethel. $2,688 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 86 Old Hawleyville Road, Bethel. Filed April 4. Blackett, Kimberlee, Bethel. $802 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 92 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel. Filed April 4. Bliss, Susan, Bethel. $803 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Mountain Orchard Road, Bethel. Filed April 4. Brito, Luis, Danbury. $12,622 in favor of American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 29 Lake Ave., Unit 3, Danbury. Filed April 11. Brownjohn, Marilyn, Bethel. $396 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 78 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel. Filed April 4. Brownjohn, Marilyn, Bethel. $476 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 78 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel. Filed April 14.
Cirincione, Anthony, Danbury. $433 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Mountain Road, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Nawyn, Rochelle, Danbury. $767 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 13 Fleetwood Drive, Danbury. Filed April 14. O’Connell, Barry P., Danbury. $2,238 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: Powell Street, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Rydziel, Stephen, Danbury. $1,384 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 12 Maple Ridge Road, Danbury. Filed April 14. Rydziel, Stephen, Danbury. $3,226 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 12 Maple Ridge Road, Danbury. Filed April 14. Rydziel, Stephen, Danbury. $9,107 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 12 Maple Ridge Road, Danbury. Filed April 14. Salinas, Jose, Danbury. $1,925 in favor of Dops Anesthesia, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 42 Miry Brook Road, Unit 14, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Istvan Jr., Joseph, et al., New Fairfield. $6,881 in favor of Connecticut Light and Power Co., Hartford, by Daniel X. Montagna, Springfield, Mass. Property: 1 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield. Filed March 30.
O’Connell, Barry P., Danbury. $1,875 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: Powell Street, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Salinas, Jose, Danbury. $1,202 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 42 Miry Brook Road, Unit 14, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Kapahnke, Heidelore, New Fairfield. $1,491 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Birch Road, New Fairfield. Filed April 6.
O’Donnell, Dean, Fairfield. $1,109 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 98 Little Brook Road, Fairfield. Filed April 21.
Salinas, Jose, Danbury. $703 in favor of Danbury Radiological Associates PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 42 Miry Brook Road, Unit 14, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Krosy, Robert E., Newtown. $5,243 in favor of American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah, for Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 34 Mill Hill Road, Newtown. Filed April 18.
Olivetti, Alanna, Danbury. $2,280 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 2 Barnard Drive, Danbury. Filed April 21.
Salinas, Jose, Danbury. $848 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 42 Miry Brook Road, Unit 14, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Kunic, Joel, Danbury. $3,699 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 25 Padanaram Road, Unit 7, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Pelerin, Katia, Danbury. $7,272 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 154 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Filed April 25.
Fusion Sports & Entertainment LLC, et al., Bethel. $23,794 in favor of Heartland Payment Systems Inc., New Haven, by Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Property: 18 Jacobs Ave., Bethel. Filed April 25.
Kunic, Joel, Danbury. $1,339 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 25 Padanaram Road, Unit 7, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Poellot, Paul, New Fairfield. $513 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 31 Ilion Road, New Fairfield. Filed April 6.
Gallagher, Susan, Danbury. $2,005 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 11 Berkshire Drive, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Liggett, Ellen J., Bethel. $4,361 in favor of Connecticut Light and Power Co., Windsor, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 61A Taylor Ave., Bethel. Filed April 15.
Reichl, Charles, Danbury. $442 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 102 King St., Danbury. Filed April 14.
Giaccone, Joseph, Danbury. $2,782 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 30 Waterview Drive, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Lopes, Adevair, Danbury. $768 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 34 Patriot Drive, Unit B4, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Reichl, Charles, Danbury. $2,654 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 102 King St., Danbury. Filed April 14.
Crapa, Daniel, New Fairfield. $1,037 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 17 Caverton Drive, New Fairfield. Filed April 6. Dachenhausen, Jerry, Newtown. $431 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Hitfield Road, Newtown. Filed April 21. Dolan, Deborah A., Danbury. $1,561 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 20 Raymond Place, 14B, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Goldshein, Jeffrey, Danbury. $659 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 20 Lawrence Ave., Unit 1805, Danbury. Filed April 14. Goldshein, Jeffrey, Danbury. $477 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 20 Lawrence Ave., Unit 1805, Danbury. Filed April 14.
Lopez, Clara, Bethel. $16,612 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 9 Tremont Ave., Bethel. Filed April 14. Meres, James, New Fairfield. $898 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 14 Old Town Road, New Fairfield. Filed April 6.
Romanello, Valerie and Joseph Romanello, New Fairfield. $489 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 11 Pheasant Drive, New Fairfield. Filed April 6. Rowan, Patricia A., New Fairfield. $1,486 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 16 Linda Lane, New Fairfield. Filed April 14.
Sargeant, John J., et al., New Fairfield. $5,442 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 40 Linda Lane, New Fairfield. Filed April 12.
LEASES 240 GA LLC, by John J. Fareri. Landlord: Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 240 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Term: Three years, commenced April 26, 2016. Filed April 29. 99 West LLC, by Chetan Patel. Landlord: Danbury Hospital LLC, Danbury. Property: 80 Newtown Road, Danbury. Term: 15 years, commenced March 31, 2016. Filed April 18. Athleta LLC, by Robert J. Gonella. Landlord: Schachter Family LLC. Property: 350-352 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Term: 10 years, commenced Jan. 31, 2016. Filed April 15. Crystal Penny LLC, by Linka Shakro. Landlord: MTMShak LLC. Property: 42 Vail Road, Bethel. Term: 20 years, commenced April 6, 2016. Filed April 7. Fortney, Bertha, by self. Landlord: Putnam Park Apartments Inc., Harrison, N.Y. Property: 148 of Putnam Park, Greenwich. Term: 34 years, commenced April 2, 2016. Filed April 21.
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FACTS Pine Tree Housing Limited Partnership, by Carol D. Landsman. Landlord: Fairfield Housing Authority, Fairfield. Property: 15 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield. Term: 85 years, commenced April 1, 2016. Filed April 18.
LIENS
FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Barreira, Norm, 36 Bay Edge Court, Fairfield. $64,621, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 20. Battipaglia, Mary E. and Michael G. Battipaglia, 30 Old West Mountain Road, Ridgefield. $38,043, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 18. Beller, Elizabeth and Eric Beller, 100 Stone Ridge Way, Apt. 2B, Fairfield. $97,856, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 19. Beller, Eric, 100 Stone Ridge Way, Apt. 2B, Fairfield. $12,927, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 19. Blume, Marilou, 37 Sherwood Place, Greenwich. $74,016, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25.
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Hiltz Jr., Dawn P. and Ellis A. Hiltz, 25 Shrub Oak Lane, Fairfield. $27,485, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25.
Sayers, Patricia and Jeremy Schoeller, 2A Spruce Mountain Road, Danbury. $10,119, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 18.
Incorvaia, Agostino, 30 Germantown Road, Danbury. $40,440, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 25.
Sherwood, Deborah, 65 Overlook Drive, Greenwich. $247,817, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11.
Pusser, Elizabeth R. and George L. Pusser, 73 Thunder Mountain Road, Greenwich. $143,723, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11.
Jeanette, Maria and Agosting Incorvaia, 4 Cedar St., Danbury. $90,623, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11.
Sklar, Malcolm, 2228 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. $51,473, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 19.
Richardson, Mark T., 78 Hill Road, Fairfield. $58,331, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 26.
Tovar, David, 24 Hunt Terrace, Greenwich. $34,845, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 12.
Spector, Laura and Mark Spector, 786 Westport Turnpike, Fairfield. $58,953, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 20.
Jeffrey, Martha Z., 45 Sinawoy Road, Greenwich. $30,457, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25. Juhas, Katherine M., 587 North St., Greenwich. $81,425, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11.
Traynor, Michael and Joseph Traynor, 3 Sleepy Hollow Road, New Fairfield. $37,538, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11.
Kelleher, Joseph D., 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 6-1, Danbury. $37,191, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 18.
Votre, Kenneth A., 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 34-2, Danbury. $88,558, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 18.
Kirplani, Naresh K., 26 Ferncliff Road, Greenwich. $90,531, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25.
Wilson, Jayne and William Wilson, 96 Valley Road, Apt. 18, Greenwich. $48,889, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 19.
Kleinman, Sarah and Ari Kleinman, 870 Mine Hill Road, Fairfield. $120,796, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 20.
Mogrovejo, Juan Pable Tapia, 20 Bergh St., Danbury. $18,437, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 18.
Tinker, Judie M. and David F. Tinker, P.O. Box 8182, New Fairfield. $30,085, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25. Troja, Terry and Douglas Rohrer, 343 Taconic Road, Greenwich. $138,598, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25. Trudeau, David P., 46 Granite Drive, Bethel. $89,771, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 12.
FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED
Zahra, Ali A., 60 Newtown Road, Suite 30, Danbury. $38,859, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11.
Brown, Keith, 9 Pole Bridge Road, Newtown. $4,942, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 18.
Law Offices of Norman J. Voog LLC, 90 Grove St., Suite 104, Ridgefield. $11,804, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 18.
Aravena, Pablo H., 27 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 10A, Danbury. $7,238, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 18.
MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED
Complete Curb Appeal LLC, 967 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. $1,350, civil proceeding tax and payroll taxes. Filed April 25.
Manero, Mark R., PO Box 442, Greenwich. $44,599, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11.
Ballester, M. P. Pardo and S. H. Chuldjian, 3 Putnam Green, Apt. C, Greenwich. $722, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25.
Darr, Richard C., 16 Jackson Drive, Danbury. $82,561, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 18.
Migliaccio, Rita Ann and Michael A. Migliaccio, 43 Valley Drive, Greenwich. $33,635, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11.
CP6B Sttle AIV LP, 599 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. $95,355, U.S. return of partnership income tax. Filed April 25.
Alecta Real Estate USA LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Marco Construction Services LLC, Middletown, by Angelo Giammarco. Property: East Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $53,335. Filed April 27.
Douthit, Elizabeth O. and Philip S. Douthit, 290 Riversville Road, Greenwich. $99,240, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25.
Montana, William, 62 Locust St., Greenwich. $25,775, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 19.
Cris-Ty Designs Inc., 202 Minuteman Road, Ridgefield. $15,553, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 11.
Moore, Douglas J., 7 Mohawk Circle, Danbury. $10,521, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11.
Diouri, Janane and Paul H. Diouri, 25 Summit Road, Greenwich. $5,501, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11.
Douthit, Elizabeth O. and Philip S. Douthit, 290 Riversville Road, Greenwich. $114,539, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25. Foster, George A., 15 E. Putnam Ave., Apt. 320, Greenwich. $36,728, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25. Gabriel, Pamela P. and Robert P. Gabriel, 21 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. $9,848, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25. Gabriel, Robert P., 21 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. $34,517, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25. Guallpa, Juan, 28 Stone St., Danbury. $18,640, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11. Hennessy, Gail, 3 Elderberry Lane, Ridgefield. $12,387, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 18.
Old Post Road Saloon LLC, 554 Old Post Road, Unit 2, Greenwich. $96,764, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 25. Onofrio, C., 42 Columbia Drive, New Fairfield. $28,154, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11. Raviele, Patricia, 30 Bowman Drive, Greenwich. $147,053, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 25. Raviele, Philip P., 12 Wyndover Lane, Greenwich. $33,043, civil-proceeding tax. Filed April 25. Reiner, Linda, 20 Old Wagon Road, Ridgefield. $291,019, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 26.
Doherty, Shelley and Kevin Doherty, 78 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield. $1,027, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 4. Esposito, Elizabeth A. and Michael P. Esposito, 129 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield. $32,597, a tax debt on income earned. Filed April 11. Fabrizi, David J., 79 S. Benson Road, Fairfield. $11,864, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 20. Law Offices of Michael J. Barnaby LLC, 66 Field Point Road, Greenwich. $13,537, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 25. M K Landscaping LLC, et al., 26 Caye Road, Danbury. $136,129, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed April 18.
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Cavaliere, Michele and Jeff Cavaliere, Fairfield. Filed by Walter Hurley Tile and Marble, West Haven, by Walter Hurley. Property: 220 Wellington Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $10,070. Filed April 25. F.G.F. Enterprises Corp., New York, N.Y. Filed by Parent Electric Co., Greenwich, by Richard Parent. Property: 67 Mason St., Greenwich. Amount: $7,854. Filed April 25. Finch, Halina and Martin Finch, New Fairfield. Filed by Reilly Brothers Contracting LLC, New Fairfield, by Patrick J. Reilly. Property: 15 Buck Mountain Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $29,235. Filed April 20. Finch, Halina and Martin Finch, New Fairfield. Filed by East Haven Builders Supply-US LBM LLC, East Haven, by Sharon Saucrer. Property: Lot 15, Map 3346, New Fairfield. Amount: $20,655. Filed April 27. Freishtat, Kelly and Scott Freishtat, Greenwich. Filed by P.M.C. Construction LLC, Stamford, by Philip M. Candito. Property: 12 Bryon Road, Greenwich. Amount: $162,998. Filed April 25.
JFC 58 Orchard LLC, Greenwich. Filed by BLE Inc., Ridgefield, by Adam Betts. Property: 58 Orchard St., Greenwich. Amount: $140,000. Filed April 11. JFC Greenwich I LLC, Greenwich. Filed by BLE Inc., Ridgefield, by Adam Betts. Property: 11 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Amount: $280,000. Filed April 11. JFC Real Estate Development LLC, Greenwich. Filed by BLE Inc., Ridgefield, by Adam Betts. Property: 58 Rear Orchard St., Greenwich. Amount: $140,000. Filed April 11. Simon Elliot Assoc LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Two One Two Design Inc., New York, N.Y., by Virginia Anderson. Property: 371 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $4,458. Filed April 26. Tardiff, Ronald P., Newtown. Filed by National Repair Solutions LLC, Severna Park, Md., by W. Dudley Dixon. Property: 17 Borough Lane, Newtown. Amount: $13,625. Filed March 26. Woody Land Associates LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Neri Painting, Easton, by Anthony Neri. Property: 33 Bennett St., Fairfield. Amount: $3,500. Filed April 25. Xatart, Renata and Laurent Xatart, New Fairfield. Filed by Advacon LLC, Brookfield, by Joseph Salvato. Property: 43 Sylvan Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $2,832. Filed March 30.
MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED 265 Milbank LLC, Greenwich. Released by Milbank Development Partnes LLC, by Todd Givine. Property: 265 Milbank Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $139,359. Filed April 20. Bartlett Brainard Eacott Inc., Branford. Released by Drywall Associates Inc., Newtown, by Debra Garre. Property: 240 Greenwich Ave. and 22 W. Elm St., Greenwich. Amount: $124,918. Filed April 20. Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut PC, et al. Released by Edwards and Zuck PC, Stamford, by Peter J. Sposoto. Property: 103 Newtown Road, Building 103, Suite 1A, Danbury. Amount: $17,405. Filed April
LIS PENDENS Abbott, C. Martin, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 125 Brett Lane, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $2.5 million, dated July 2007. Filed April 25.
Adedji, Ola A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 43 Crescent St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18. Aldeanueva, Jose M., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 4 Interlaken Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.8 million, dated August 2005. Filed April 13. Alden Dean Berman Family LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 380 Greenwood St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18. Andrews, Amy, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 65 Harding Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $747,750, dated June 2004. Filed April 26. Anton, Beryl, et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 10 Knollwood Lane, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $210,000, dated September 2003. Filed April 15. Argent Mortgage Company LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 847 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $44,400, dated August 2006. Filed April 21. Badal, Rosaline, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: Unit 1-D of Fairfield House Condominium, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $456,000, dated January 2006. Filed April 28. Barnes, Craig and Donald Barnes, Stratford. Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 53 Hull Court, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 11. Barron, Edward M., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 148 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose the interest of the defendant and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 25.
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Benavides, Maria Nela, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 435 Columbus Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $93,897, dated January 2013. Filed April 20.
Cooperative Land & Lease LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Velocity Commercial Capital LLC, Westlake Village, Calif. 434 Grand St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $255,000, dated April 2014. Filed April 21.
Gordon, Calbert L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey LLP, New Haven, for Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 435 Woodrow Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $169,500, dated December 2007. Filed April 21.
Khissiamov, Rinat, et al., Newtown. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 193 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $374,000, dated April 2005. Filed April 20.
Bernhard, Kenneth B., 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: 120 Summit St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed April 18.
Costanza, Carol, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 188-194 Wheeler Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $244,500, dated July 2005. Filed April 19.
Green, David A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Citibank NA Property: 119 Kennedy Drive, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $201,864, dated August 2007. Filed April 20.
Krayeski, Martha, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: Lot 10, Map 4147, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $144,000, dated May 2002. Filed April 26.
Black Diamond Group LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 1322-1328 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18.
Courtenay, Adrian H., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 732 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $3.4 million, dated September 2005. Filed April 20.
Black Rock McNeil Corp., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 145 Anchorage Drive, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18. Britton, Deborah Jean, et al., Bethel. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 18 Hickok Ave., Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $179,500, dated December 2006. Filed April 22.
Cruz, Lisette, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Primelending. Property: 70 Fairview Avenue Extension, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $141,755, dated August 2014. Filed April 21. Cruz, Vilma, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 281 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18.
Brown, Monica E., Westport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 9 Hales Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $356,250, dated June 2007. Filed April 18.
Dages, Glen and Ellen Baker, et al., Bethel. Filed by The Law Office of Frank G. Pilicy PC, Watertown, for The Windsor House Association No. 5 Inc. Property: 37 Whitlesey Drive, Unit 11, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 11.
Carr, Frederick A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 455 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of, dated July 2000. Filed April 19.
Genesis Housing Group LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 115-119 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18.
Cohen, Gayle R., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 76 Brittania Drive, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $378,000, dated July 2004. Filed April 18.
Gill, Sandra H. and Frederic C. Gill, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 859 Platt St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18.
Cooperative Land & Lease LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 20 Wallace St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18.
Gonzalez, Ana J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 866-868 Howard Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18.
Guaglardi, Barry S., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 173 Atlantic St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18. Guzi, Kimberly A., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Candlewood Hills Tax District, New Fairfield. Property: 18 Hilltop Drive, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the town of New Fairfield and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 28. Henry, Violet G., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 1136-1138 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18. Herlyn, Mark W., et al., Wilton. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 84 Warncke Road, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.3 million, dated May 2007. Filed March 22. Homestead Investments LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 33-39 Sixth St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18. Jaramillo, Tito H., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 4 Ivy St., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $500,000, dated November 2006. Filed April 27. Johnson, Tony, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 940 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $167,373, dated April 2008. Filed April 19.
Leo, John J., et al., Bethel. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 49 Granite Drive, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $300,000, dated December 2006. Filed April 25. Lindsay, Lisa, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 56 Spireview Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $394,277, dated June 2009. Filed April 13. Samuels, Clifton, et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 160 Shelter Rock Road, Unit 7, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $259,840, dated February 2009. Filed April 25. Sciacca, Thomas, et al., Danbury. Filed by Cramer & Anderson, New Milford, for Racing Brook Meadows 1 Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 38 of The Racing Brook Meadows Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 26. Seme, Alme D., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Pennymac Loan Services LLC. Property: 563 Fairview Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $150,228, dated May 2012. Filed April 20. Seventies LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 736 Hart St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18. Simmons, Daisy, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 29 Delkalb Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 18.
Simmons, Sharisma, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey LLP, New Haven, for Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: Unit 3K of Georgetown Arms Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. $94,500, dated June 2006. Filed April 19. Slifka, Deborah A. and Peter D. Slifka, New Fairfield. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust. Property: 10 Twins Ponds Court, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $498,000, dated July 2004. Filed April 5. Tauck, Nancy S., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Pullman & Comley LLC, Bridgeport, for Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 15 Gilbert Highway, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed April 27. Tersigni, Angel, et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 175 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $421,170, dated November 2011. Filed April 12. Willis, Carol M., et al., Danbury. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 40 Miry Brook Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $180,000, dated February 2003. Filed April 11. Wilson, Terena L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Caliber Home Loans Inc. Property: Unit 9 of Wade Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $150,350, dated November 2005. Filed April 21.
MORTGAGES 114 East Elm Street LLC, Greenwich, by Maria DiPaolo. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich. Property: 114 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed April 19. 116 East Elm Street LLC, Greenwich, by Maria DiPaolo. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich. Property: 116 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed April 19. 17-27 Starr Road Properties LLC, Ridgefield Park, N.J., by Jaroslaw Wojtach. Lender: Valley National Bank, Wayne, N.J. Property: 17-27 Starr Road, Danbury. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed April 14.
2 Terrace Place LLC, Danbury, by Christopher C. Setaro. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 2 Terrace Place, Danbury. Amount: $281,250. Filed April 20. 204-206 Greenwood Avenue Bethel LLC, Bethel, by Thomas Smith Jr. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 204-206 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. Amount: $292,000. Filed April 11. 204-206 Greenwood Avenue Bethel LLC, Bethel, by Thomas Smith Jr. Lender: Thomas Smith. Property: 204206 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. Amount: $73,000. Filed April 11. 240 GA LLC, Greenwich, by John J. Fareri. Lender: Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: Property: 240 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $12.5 million. Filed April 29. 288 Davis Avenue LLC, Greenwich, by Anthony Longo. Lender: EOT Development LLC, Greenwich. Property: 288 Davis Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed April 26. 301 Davis Avenue LLC, Greenwich, by Anthony Longo. Lender: EOT Development LLC, Greenwich. Property: 301 Davis Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed April 26. 48 LeGrand Avenue LLC, Greenwich, by Maria DiPaolo. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich. Property: 48 LeGrande Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed April 19. Aberdeen 51 LLC, Greenwich, by James B. Cummings. Lender: First Republic Bank, San Francisco, Calif. Property: 51 Connecticut Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed April 27. Beach Walk Homes LLC, Fairfield, by Oscar M. Leal. Lender: Secure Capital Group LLC, Stratford. Property: 256 Eastlawn Road, Fairfield. Amount: $750,000. Filed April 26. Beaver Street Apartments Cooperative Inc., Danbury, by William Curtis. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 1-4 Meehan Place, 1-6, 7-12, 13-18 Bell Place, 1-4, 5-8, 9-14 Ashe Place, 1-10 Dolberry Place, 1-6 London Place, 1-6, 7-12 and 1318 Mourning Place, Danbury. Amount: $3 million. Filed April 11. Camila Properties LLC, Danbury, by Willam Toledo. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 107 Rose Hill Ave., Danbury. Amount: $311,250. Filed April 21. E W Batista Family Limited Partnership, Danbury, by Eduardo C. Batista. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 16-18 Hayestown Road, Danbury. Amount: $700,000. Filed April 13. Elms Development Company LLC, Ridgefield, by Violet M. Scala. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 500 Main St., Ridgefield. Amount: $253,000. Filed April 12.
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FACTS Fairfield Equities LLC, Norwalk, by Hisham Tawfiq. Lender: RCN Capital Funding LLC, South Windsor. Property: 212 Old Mill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed April 26.
Sono Capital LLC, Norwalk, by Brant Behr. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 24 Indian Field Road, Greenwich. Amount: $820,000. Filed April 22.
Love Where You Live Homes LLC, Trumbull, by Glenn Tatangelo. Lender: Tina Tantangelo, Estero, Fla. Property: 74 Ryegate Road, Fairfield. Amount: $275,000. Filed April 22.
Sturges Properties LLC, Ridgefield, by Donald C. Sturges. Lender: John A. Pambianchi, Ridgefield. Property: Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $168,000. Filed April 19.
Love Where You Live Homes LLC, Trumbull, by Glenn Tatangelo. Lender: Tatangelo Glenn. Property: 52 Ryegate Road, Fairfield. Amount: $100,000. Filed April 22.
TGH Properties LLC, New Fairfield, by Thomas G. Hicks. Lender: Hicks LLC. Property: Route 37 and Route 39, New Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed April 14.
MTMSHAK LLC, Danbury, by Linda L. Shakro. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 42 Vail Road, Bethel. Amount: $669,375. Filed April 7.
The Grand At Bethel LLC, Danbury, by Robert R. Gleason. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 25 Grand St., Bethel. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed April 14.
MTMSHAK LLC, Danbury, by Linda L. Shakro. Lender: Housatonic Industrial Development Corp., Danbury. Property: 42 Vail Road, Bethel. Amount: $286,000. Filed April 7.
The Pilot House Special Needs Resource Foundation Inc., Fairfield, by Doreen Caruso. Lender: Wendi B. Taylor and Brian K. Taylor. Property: 1260 Merwins Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $350,000. Filed April 18.
Physicians Realty LLC, Danbury, by Richard S. Ruben. Lender: Mahopac Bank, Brewster, N.Y. Property: 86-88 Locust Ave. and 27 Crane St., Danbury. Amount: $2 million. Filed April 12. Pine Tree Housing Limited Partnership, Fairfield, by Hazim Tajo. Lender: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 15 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $574,438. Filed April 18. Pine Tree Housing Limited Partnership, Fairfield, by Hazim Tajo. Lender: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 15 Pine Tree Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $18.6 million. Filed April 18. Pinnacle Peak Inc., Shelton, by G. Thomas Nettleton. Lender: Frank Marini, Bridgeport. Property: 155 Andrassy Ave. and 132 Hunyadi Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $200,000. Filed April 19. R & R Property Redevelopment LLC, Brookfield, by Robert Garrett. Lender: Connecticut Lending Partners LLC, Stamford. Property: Brennan Road, Map 3144, Newtown. Amount: $198,000. Filed April 26. River Road Development LLC, Greenwich, by Howard E. Winklevoss. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 89 River Road, Greenwich. Amount: $7 million. Filed April 29. RSG Enterprises LLC, Danbury, by Robert S. Gibellino. Lender: Velocity Commercial Capital LLC, Westlake Village, Calif. Property: 3 State Route 39, Units 6, 7 and 8, New Fairfield. Amount: $203,000. Filed March 31. Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, Newtown, by James Belden. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 13 Church Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $332,000. Filed April 27.
NEW BUSINESSES Aim Performance & Advertising, 47 Indian Field Road, Unit A, Greenwich 06830, c/o Jose Cabanero. Filed April 18. Allors Interiors, 15 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Michelle Lichtman. Filed April 18. Alra Upholstery, 70 Alexander St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Giobanni Valencia. Filed April 18. AOB/Studio, 100 Hillbank Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Anita O’Brien. Filed April 29. Badass E. Liquid, 211 Greenwood Ave., Unit 114, Bethel 06801, c/o Matthew Osmun, Jennifer Osmun and Russell McGowan. Filed April 13. Baywall Contracting, 34 Orchard St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Mark S. Bawol. Filed April 20. Bella Skin Care, 44 Golden Hill, Danbury 06810, c/o Sonia Penfiessesa. Filed April 20. Bella, 7 Backus Ave., Unit B, Danbury 06810, c/o Keum Noo Ko. Filed April 26. Bethel Concrete Cowboy, 16 Cindy Lane, Bethel 06801, c/o Jerome G. Ochs. Filed April 28.
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CDB Kitchen, 259 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Darlene Banks. Filed April 19. City Shades, 7 Backus Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Chander Calloway. Filed April 28. Crystal Penny LLC, 42 Vail Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Linda Shakro. Filed April 7. CT Black Limo, 64 Nashville Road, Unit C, Bethel 06801, c/o Volmir G. Santos. Filed April 6. CT Perks, 38B Grove St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Raymond Educational Center LLC. Filed April 20. Damselfly Media, 20 Homestead Lane, Greenwich 06831, c/o Agostino P. Cantavero Jr. Filed April 21. Danbury Chive, 1 Union Ave., Unit 15, Danbury 06810, c/o Dana Hynes. Filed April 11. Early Learning Center, 18 Whitewood Hollow Court, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Denise Brown. Filed April 14. Elders Landscaping, 80 Cauherbury Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Elder Ventura Alonzo. Filed April 12. Electrical Installations, 4 Elderberry Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o John R. Kovacs. Filed April 21. Everlasting Cosmetics LLC, 412 Main St., Danbury 06810, c/o Diane R. Neelands. Filed April 25. Executive Consulting, 80 Barry Ave., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Patrick Lynch. Filed April 13. Eyebrows by Isabel, 3 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Luciana Isabel Rodriguez. Filed April 12. Fairview Health of Greenwich LLC, 1188 King St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Eliyahu Mirlis. Filed April 20. Flowing Air Studio, 47 Indian Field Road, Unit A, Greenwich 06830, c/o Jose Cabanero. Filed April 18. Funnel Hack Advisory, 47 Indian Field Road, Unit A, Greenwich 06830, c/o Jose Cabanero. Filed April 18. Georges Plaster + Paint, 2 Sheepham Drive, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Jorge Hernandez. Filed April 13.
Bethel Metal Works, 153 Grassy Plain St., Unit A3, Bethel 06801, c/o Augusto Quiroz Reyez. Filed April 25.
Green Day Development LLC, P.O. Box 4567, Stamford 06902, c/o Carlos Alvarez and John D. Bonilla. Filed April 20.
Betsy Yokota, 11 Lancer Road, Greenwich 06878, c/o Amy Kaluna. Filed April 26.
Greenwich Hypnotherapy, 20 Kent Place, Apt 2, Greenwich 06807, c/o Kimberly Gioffre. Filed April 22.
Brunos Pizza & Pasta, 100 Route 37, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Gladmama LLC. Filed April 14.
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FIGURES Greenwich Royal Academy of Etiquette and Protocol, 89 Maple Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Alexandria Bunckhandt. Filed April 14.
Scoops, 12 Riversville Road, Greenwich 06831, c/o Brian Nelson. Filed April 29.
H Realty Company, P.O. Box 4458, Greenwich 06831, c/o Michele Harris. Filed April 29.
Skyview Builders Enterprise LLC, 100 Seaton Road, Unit 3C, Stamford 06902, c/o Jhony O. Bonilla. Filed April 20.
Hair By Amy, 39 Mill Plain Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Amy Mammone. Filed April 26.
Skyview Builders Enterprise, 54 Bertolf Road, Greenwich 06878, c/o Jhony O. Bonilla. Filed April 19.
Hulu’s Hair Studio, 15 Backus Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Lourdes Flores. Filed April 11.
Stony Hill Diner, 14 Stony Hill Road, Bethel 06801, c/o HC Hospitality Inc. Filed April 15.
J & K Tax and Accounting Partners, 92 Chuck Wagon Lane, Danbury 06810, c/o Kristine Urban. Filed April 28.
Terra Activities Unlimited, 42 Lake Avenue Extension, Unit 126, Danbury 06811, c/o Jacob Silber. Filed April 13.
Jamie’s Accessories, 232 Hamilton Ave., Apt. 2, Greenwich 06830, c/o Sonia Silvia Astudillo. Filed April 13.
The Factors of M, 18 Casper St., Danbury 06810, c/o Paloma Wood Domenico. Filed April 18.
Jessica Miccio Photography, 1 Cel Bret Drive, Danbury 06810, c/o Jessica Miccio. Filed April 14.
The Plantagenet Group, 97 Hillcrest Park Road, Greenwich 06870, c/o Kathy Curtiss Kling. Filed April 12.
La Bella Day Spa, 522 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Lindita Gega. Filed April 13.
UK Gourmet, 78 Stony Hill Road, Unit 2, Bethel 06801, c/o Lisa White. Filed April 11.
MyEyeDr, 65 North St., Danbury 06810, c/o Artis Beatty OD. Filed April 19.
Wade’s Piano Center, 10 Nashville Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Damon Wade. Filed April 7.
MyEyeDr, 17B Governor St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Artis Beatty OD. Filed April 20.
West World Media, 63 Copps Hill Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Julien Marcel. Filed April 22.
NY CT Local, 514 Valley Road, Greenwich 06807, c/o Theo Constantine. Filed April 14.
Will Duff 2016, 211 Greenwood Ave., Unit 2, Bethel 06801, c/o John J. Kelly. Filed April 8.
Orangeside, 1 Statiou Drive, Greenwich 06807, c/o Jacob Silber. Filed April 13.
Willow LLC, 140 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Catherine Anne Lowden. Filed April 26.
Radient You Aesthetics, 67 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich 06830, c/o Juana C. Escobar. Filed April 22. Rancor Advisory, 47 Indian Field Road, Unit A, Greenwich 06830, c/o Jose Cabanero. Filed April 18. RegalCare At Southport, 839 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport 06890, c/o Eliyahu Mirlis. Filed April 20. Remodeling and Construction, 29 Lakeview Drive, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Marlon Pereira. Filed April 15. RG Ad Management, 47 Indian Field Road, Unit A, Greenwich 06830, c/o Jose Cabanero. Filed April 18. Rooted Landscaping, 208 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Daniel Fetto. Filed March 30. Royal Academy of Etiquette and Protocol, 216 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Alexandria Bunckhandt. Filed April 14.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSES Ancient Mariner, 451 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Jessica M. Wilmot. Permit no. LCA.0005261. Filed April 11. Piccolo Pasta & Pizza, 24 Prospect St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Leonardo Vega. Permit no. LIR.0019455.P-CW. Filed April 26. West Lane Deli, 127 West Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o John Apazidis. Permit no. LGB.0012732. Filed April 15.
PATENTS Cardiac pulse-rate estimation from source video data. Patent no. 9,336,594 issued to Survi Kyal, Rochester, N.Y.; and Lalit Keshav Mestha, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk,
Carrier for two-component development system. Patent no. 9,355,667 issued to Michael F. Zona, Webster, N.Y.; Brian S. Giannetto, Livonia, N.Y.; Bernard A. Kelly, Ontario, N.Y.; Brian E. Moore, Ontario, N.Y.; Juan A. MoralesTirado, Henrietta, N.Y.; Samir Kumar, Pittsford, N.Y.; Elizabeth K. Priebe, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Conversation analysis of asynchronous decentralized media. Patent no. 9,330,422 issued to Julien Jean Lucien Bourdaillet, Rochester, N.Y.; Wei Peng, Fremont, Calif.; Tony Sun, Penfield, N.Y.; and Helen Margaret Szymanski, Santa Clara, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. High-speed multibin card collation and buffering system. Patent no. 9,344,138 issued to Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for delivering solid-ink pellets. Patent no. 9,333,760 issued to Michael Q. Lu, Fairport, N.Y.; Robert B. Anderson, Syracuse, N.Y.; John R. Uchal, Webster, N.Y.; Clay D. Johnson, Rochester, N.Y.; and Eliud Robles Flores, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for setting a language of a remote device. Patent no. 9,332,076 issued to Yelena Migdalovich, Rochester, N.Y.; Giuseppe Pandolfo, Rochester, N.Y.; James McGoff, Rochester, N.Y.; Paul Roberts Conlon, South Bristol, N.Y.; and Timothy Luke Dioguardi, Rochester, N.Y. Filed by Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Methods, systems and processorreadable media for parking occupancy detection utilizing laser scanning. Patent no. 9,330,568 issued to Yao Rong Wang, Webster, N.Y.; David Cummins, Washington, D.C.; Matthew Darst, Chicago, Ill.; and Graham Pennington, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Methods and systems for selecting target vehicles for occupancy detection. Patent no. 9,336,450 issued to Aaron Michael Burry, Ontario; and Peter Paul, Webster. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Multispectural detection of personal attributes for video surveillance. Patent no. 9,330,312 issued to Lisa Marie Brown, Pleasantville, N.Y.; Rogerio S. Feris, White Plains, N.Y.; Arun Hampapur, Norwalk; and Daniel Andre Vaquero, Palo Alto, Calif. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk. Systems and methods for implementing advanced stripping of image receiving media substrates in image-forming devices. Patent no. 9,335,669 issued to Jason M. Lefevre, Penfield; N.Y.; and Jack T. Lestrange, Macedon. N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.
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