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BUSINESS JOURNAL June 1, 2015 | VOL. 51, No. 22

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SHU adapts and grows A WELCOME MAT FOR THE ‘21ST-CENTURY LEARNER’

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Stamford Mayor David Martin and Michael Cotela, executive director, Stamford Boys & Girls Club. Photo by Bill Fallon

FROM ITS 1963 FOUNDING BY now-deceased Catholic Bishop Walter Curtis as a Fairfield commuter school with nine professors and 173 students, Sacred Heart University has grown into a major New England campus, today housing 2,603 students and educating 7,000 across 70 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral disciplines. Among both its challenges and successes is the engagement of what Vice Provost for Special Academic Programs Mary Lou DeRosa called “the 21st-century learners.” “We were a sleepy commuter school,” DeRosa said. “But we arrived on the cusp of Vatican II” — the Catholic modernization push of the 1960s — “and we

embraced what was then called the nontraditional learners. Today we call them 21st-century learners.” DeRosa helps shepherd 700 to 800 of these part-time students through their studies during the spring and fall semesters. In the summer, that number shoots up to 1,000. The university in the 1990s was designed around four colleges: arts and sciences, business, health and education, and University College, which is where DeRosa works. Education has since splintered off and is its own entity, the Isabelle Farrington College of Education, making it the fifth college and leaving health as the stand-alone College of Health Professions. SHU’s new College of Nursing is college No. 6. Each college has its own dean. » SHU, page 4

Remaking it in America FORGING NEW WAVE OF MANUFACTURERS

BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com AS MANUFACTURING EMPLOYEES AGE AND RETIRE, the gap between skilled workers and qualified replacements is catching up to the industry. A recent annual survey by the Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut revealed hiring is one of manufacturing’s biggest challenges. “We have that problem and unfortunately

every company I know has that problem,” Bill Manthey, CFO/vice president of Bridgeport Fittings Inc., an electrical parts manufacturer, said. “What happens if you can’t find the skilled workers, you may not be able to take the jobs you might have.” MAC conducted its third annual survey during the first quarter of 2015 by collecting opinion data from more than 200 manufacturers in the state. Manthey, also the president of the MAC Board of Directors, said the goal of the survey was to formally pool data so the state legislature

can address industry needs and to inform the manufacturing community. Other challenges reported include overhead costs like energy and electricity, but the inability to find skilled workers is a limitation that could keep companies from growing, Manthey said. Kathy Saint, the fourth-generation co-owner of The Schwerdtle Stamp Co., a plastic design company in Bridgeport, said because companies outsourced and experienced economic down» MANUFACTURING, page 5

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Point72 in ceaseless quest to stay in compliance COMPANY’S TECH WEEDS OUT MESSAGES THAT COULD VIOLATE FINANCIAL RULES

BY ALEXANDER SOULE

about a foot before dropping it to about three inches, “and make it a stack of paper that big, and not miss anything.”

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n any given week at Point72 Asset Management, perhaps a million messages will flood the firm’s email, instant messaging and other digital entry points. Point72 President Doug Haynes’ concern — isolating any communication that could violate stringent financial compliance rules — would seem a near-impossible task. But he has seen this kind of operation before, and within the walls of the CIA and National Security Agency, no less. A resident of Ridgefield, Haynes last year was elevated to president of Stamford-based Point72, initially as an adviser to its predecessor company, SAC Capital, as founder Steven Cohen finalized a massive settlement with the Department of Justice, which stemmed from a probe into insider trading in the hedge fund industry. Though Haynes was accustomed to a culture of change, Point72 was in the midst of a particularly momentous pivot, transitioning into a family office closed to outside investment. Under Cohen and Haynes, Point72 has continued to grow, nearing 900 employees — about half of them in Stamford with nearly 20 open positions — and more than $11 billion in assets under management.

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For a firm whose executives say is set on complying with all laws and regulations, it is a major undertaking to assess, classify and, if necessary, sequester messages it does not want employees receiving. “It’s amazing — we have to make sure all that is in compliance,” Haynes said. “Humans can’t do it, so we use very advanced technologies to do it. ... We can intercept a lot of it before people ever see it, so if there is something that creates even a yellow flag — even a concern — it can be picked out.” Point72 developed its own systems to do the task, Haynes said, despite the availability of commercial software. A Woburn, Mass.-based company called Catelas said its software can analyze in seconds the volume of messages it took authorities several years to comb through in their quest to find links between tipsters in the Galleon insider trading case on Wall Street. That ring resulted in jail sentences for several executives, including Rajat Gupta, McKinsey’s former managing director who has a home in Westport, and intensified scrutiny of SAC Capital, which ultimately led to the company paying $1.8 billion last year to move on from the DOJ investigation. A Hedge Fund Technology Group exists

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Doug Haynes, president of Point72 Asset Management, talks to reporters in the company’s offices in Stamford.

that helps the industry keep up with the latest systems available to help them comply with an ever-widening array of rules, with its leaders including Nicholas Lageros, until last year with Greenwich-based Viking Global Investors. Lageros recently told the newsletter Hedge Fund Alert that while some hedge funds tackle the task by creating their own systems, “it is not the kind of technology I want to have to build myself.” Long accustomed to leveraging internally built systems to score big trading profits, Point72 has turned its talents to policing itself in the digital world. “Usually, it comes down to language,” Haynes said. “The industry is fraught with language, so people will use language (like) ‘hot tip.’” The list of words is very long, and any word, any phrase that causes any concern, we intercept.”

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At West Virginia University, Haynes immersed himself in computer programming while pursuing a major in mechani-

cal engineering. With the CIA rapidly building up its computational capabilities in the 1980s, it was combing the land for college graduates with Haynes’ skill set. “James Bond is not the right image — the nerdiest programmer you’ve ever seen is the right image,” Haynes said. “The intelligence branch of the government was ... scaling up technology faster than the people could do anything with it. I think they had the assumption that a lot of the people who already worked in the intelligence community would just learn how to use this stuff, and they found that wasn’t going to work.” Haynes worked for a joint CIA-National Security Agency group outside Fort Meade, Md. His team was tackling natural language processing and searching for terms and context in masses of unstructured data. At the time, he said, he did not grasp the implications for future business applications of the technology. “In the simplest terms, the most interesting thing was how to take a stack of paper this high,” Haynes said, holding his hand up

The trading floor at Point72 Asset Management in Stamford. Photos by Jason Rearick

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With his first employment term at the CIA coming to a conclusion and projecting as a career programmer, Haynes elected to leave. He went to General Electric, landing in the former GE Plastics office in Pittsfield, Mass., through which many of the giant’s senior executives were cycled on their way to corner offices at GE’s Fairfield headquarters. In Pittsfield, Haynes rubbed elbows (or threw elbows in lunchtime pickup basketball games) with GE CEO Jeff Immelt and former vice chairman John Krenicki, among others. Haynes would leave GE to join the global consulting firm McKinsey & Co., starting in Atlanta and eventually leading its Stamford office and then its Northeast operations from New York. Haynes is early into the third stage of his career with Point72, and has praise for the willingness with which his colleagues have embraced a new era of intensified compliance. “We don’t want data inside the building that we would have any concern about,” Haynes said. “We ... isolate data and then we test it, and we test the compliance procedures of the data provider. And if it doesn’t pass, it never even comes in for initial analysis. That probably makes us slower than other people, but we are unwilling to trade off speed for integrity.” Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The NewsTimes (Danbury). See stamfordadvocate.com for more from this reporter.

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SHU — » From page 1

The College of Nursing opens July 1, employing 30 full-time faculty members. “This is the logical next step for our long-standing and rapidly growing nursing program,” said SHU President John J. Petillo in a statement. Mary Alice Donius, current director of the School of Nursing, will be the dean of the new college. For the fall semester, the College of Nursing will have approximately 500 undergraduate and close to 900 graduate nursing students. About half of the 1,400 students will study online. DeRosa said the growth of the health and education disciplines grew from market demand. “Nursing is exploding,” she said. Sacred Heart’s nursing program was launched in 1980 as an RN-to-BSN program in which registered nurses with nursing diplomas could receive their bachelor’s degree. To some degree, that is also the model for much of what happens at University College. DeRosa has partnered with regional companies that include tea giant Bigelow, food services company Chartwells, Bankwell, Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, UIL Holdings, the town of Fairfield, Neopost, CooperSurgical, the Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation and the Bridgeport Public Schools. The relationship is more than cutting and receiving checks of support. SHU’s education partners’ employees receive a preferential tuition rate when they take classes. “We’re seeing a push by employers to have their employees get degrees,” DeRosa said. “It makes the companies more competitive — that’s the business case for it. If employers are moving in that direction — toward people with degrees — and you are of a generation with a license but not a degree, we work with the business to encourage those employees to go back to school.” The school’s Horizons program helps both Catholic and public school students under the direction of Executive Director Jeff Rumpf. De Rosa is chairwoman of the Horizons board of directors. The program’s catchment area is Bridgeport and those who join will remain aboard for 12 years until they graduate high school. Horizons is four years old and, as such, its first enrollees are in fourth grade. University College is also the school’s center for studying English as a second language, ESL. “We’re out of the business of competing with the programs in churches,” she said. “I’m not dissing those programs, but we got out of that. All our ESL faculty are masters-trained and the program is accredited. They are required to be creating a pathway to a higher degree.” Accreditation, she said, is critical when other countries — Saudi Arabia, for example — pay the bills.

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“Some countries demand it,” she said. (The University of Bridgeport and the University of New Haven also are ESL accredited.) The community-themed nature of programs that restart stalled academic careers and that cater to those struggling with the language barrier is evident. DeRosa called it “a shared common interest.” “We get the full spectrum,” De Rosa said of the 21st-century learners. “We get a lot of students from other schools who might be doing an academic bucket list, taking chemistry and just focusing on that for the summer. We also get students from both ends of the spectrum: students who need an academic boost and those who are super students.” DeRosa noted SHU events are either affordable or free and said, “A place like Sacred Heart elevates the IQ. It builds community and that is so important.” Many schools reach out to seniors and alumni as ideal spots to retire. “As a retiree, I would be happy to come to this area,” she said. “Pick your interest and you’ll find something: lectures on genocide, concussions, a U.S. Senate race.” DeRosa gathered Ellen Kovar, University College’s director of corporate recruitment, and John DeBenedictis, recruiter and admis-

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sions coordinator for University College, to show off new campus construction. They pointed out the new, $25 million residence hall to open in 2016: 216 beds and 87,000 square feet. Beyond them was SHU’s glistening, $50 million Frank and Marisa Martire Business and Communications Center, home to the John F. Welch College of Business and to communications and media studies. The Martire toolkit includes a trading floor and professional-caliber production studios. “Besides jobs and employment, Sacred Heart creates a lot of energy,” DeRosa said to the accompaniment of big earth movers doing their work. “The school is huge as an economic driver. Any day of the week you can come to this campus and there is something to do.”

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turns in the past few decades, they offered fewer apprenticeships. These factors caused the current gap in manufacturers, she said. Now that some are doing better, “We’re in desperate need for those skilled workers,” she said. Saint said she paid her toolmaker to stay past his retirement while she found a way to replace him, partly through other employees and outsourcing. She said this is common for manufacturing companies. A Housatonic Community College advanced manufacturing program student at Saint said she hired a a high-tech lathe. student with strong computer skills from Housatonic Community ment and manufacturing companies who College’s advanced manufacturing program relay their hiring needs, he said. In the one-year program, students learn in Bridgeport two years ago. She said she is sending him to classes and training him. In about manufacturing skills like blueprint the past, workers would become full-fledged reading, machining and computer applicatoolmakers over a number of years, but now tions and receive a certificate, making them companies are trying to expedite the pro- strong candidates for the 6,000 job openings statewide, DuPont said. cess, she said. “If you’re a graduate from one of these Manthey said even though Bridgeport Fittings has an apprenticeship program, he programs you’re going to have a job,” DuPont said. often cannot fill immediate openings. He said this year’s advanced manufac“Apprentices will solve problems a few years from now,” he said. “Between now and turing program graduating class has 37 stuthen it’s going to be difficult because there’s dents, double last year’s amount. He said they come from all walks of life, and the more demand for people with these skills.” Manthey also attributed this lack of average age is 30. Of the graduates, seven workers to a decline in manufacturing inter- of whom are women, more than half have est as a career. “There’s still the image of the already received jobs in the Bridgeport/New old kind of dirtier manufacturing I think that Haven area, and the rest are interviewing. Graduates are going into apprenticeturns people off,” Manthey said. “That isn’t the case now, but people don’t realize that. ships for tool and dye, training for machinists, industry-focused computer operators They don’t see the opportunities.” Rich DuPont, interim director of the and quality assurance technicians with wages advanced manufacturing program, said it that range from $14 to $20 an hour, he said. DuPont said state programs like Step has been attracting more students since the program started in 2012. Still, he said people Up (Subsidized Training and Employment have a perception that manufacturing is no Program) and Ready to Work give companies longer viable in Connecticut and that condi- the incentive and financial support to hire and train workers. tions are “dirty, dark and dangerous.” Randy Fescoe, manager of human “Manufacturing is much different today than even 10 years ago,” DuPont said. “It’s resources at Lacey Manufacturing, a medihigh-tech, clean, safe and produces some of cal device manufacturer in Bridgeport, said the highest paying wages and benefits out of one-third of his company’s 30 toolmakers will be retired in the next five years. He said any jobs available.” Manthey said an apprentice can start the company is training employees because with a salary around $35,000 and make up it is so difficult to recruit from the outside. to $40,000. If someone continues and goes The company used state incentives to train into management or engineering, he or she apprentices and hire veterans and the longcould earn $60,000 to $70,000. He said in term unemployed. Three Housatonic graduthe past few years, the state government has ates are in the apprenticeship program, with done a better job supporting manufacturing one more joining in June. “It’s been a fantastic situation for us workeducational programs that promote careers ing with them,” Fescoe said. “They come out in the industry. The advanced manufacturing program of there with the basic skills and understandis a response to the manufacturers’ needs ing of manufacturing. They have a desire for skilled employees, DuPont said. The pro- to be in manufacturing and they recognize gram is a partnership between the govern- there is career mobility.”

Citrin Cooperman Corner

Key Performance Indicators in a Professional Services Firm BY: SPENCER BARBACK, CPA AND HOWARD P. KLEIN, CPA, MS CITRIN COOPERMAN

SPENCER BARBACK

HOWARD P. KLEIN

“How are we doing?” It’s a pretty simple question that CPAs are often asked by our clients that would seem to give rise to a pretty simple answer. The answer, of course, is far from simple as different companies and business owners tend to have their own perspectives on how the question is answered. To start, a professional services firm should ask “What matters most?” If you know what matters most, you can focus your attention on those indicators that will help you answer the question of how you are doing. Let’s take a look at some of the key financial and non-financial indicators that can be used to evaluate the success of a professional services firm and help improve their overall results. FINANCIAL INDICATORS • Cash Flow. Cash flow is the most important financial indicator. Properly managed cash flow is essential for growth. It increases partners’ compensation; it allows you to upgrade staff. You should always strive to have more cash in your bank account at the end of the year than in the beginning. CASH IS KING! • Profit. It’s essential to know how to measure your profit. For example, did you maintain or grow your net profit from last year? Were you more profitable this year because of increased revenues, decreased expenses or both? What was the average partner compensation? Did partner comp meet the goal? • How You Measure Revenue. Revenue by partner? Revenue by staff? How did this year’s compare to previous years? Did revenue increase because billing rates increased, you had higher billable hours or both? • Realization. A very important factor is how much of your time spent servicing a client was realized into billing that client. If you had 100 hours servicing a client and you billed for 95 of those hours, you had realization of 95%. You should set a firm realization standard against which you measure everyone’s realization. • Utilization. How efficiently is your firm managed? If a staff person has 40 hours a week available to work, how many of those hours are being billed to a client? Is staff recording all their time on a daily basis? Recording time daily will reduce the chance of hours “being lost.” NON-FINANCIAL INDICATORS • Client Turnover. Are you losing clients that you don’t want to lose? Why? Are there clients you should not have? What changes should you be making? Do you

speak to or meet with your clients on a regular basis? • Staff Turnover. Are you losing staff you want to keep? How’s your work environment? Is the work interesting and challenging? Is your compensation package competitive? Do you offer flex hours? Are you hiring too fast and firing too slowly? • Customer Concentration. Is any client so important to your firm that if you lost that client your firm would be in jeopardy? If so, what are you doing to change that? If you can’t change the situation, what are you doing to keep your client very happy? • Marketing and Branding. How does the outside world perceive your firm? When someone mentions the firm name, is there a positive response? Are all the partners and staff on the same page when they talk about the firm? Do you hold regular meetings with everyone in the firm to provide a general update of what’s happening? Do you have a firm logo which appears on all business cards, stationery, and any outside events the firm sponsors? Do partners and senior staff give speeches or participate on panels? • Building Relationships and Networking. The foundation of a successful firm is building strong relationships. Encourage all your partners and staff to network. Networking for many people can be challenging; while for others, it’s a natural skill. It gets easier as you do it more. Networking helps you build stronger relationships and encourages firm growth. Join us at the Above the Bar Awards Citrin Cooperman is proud to be hosting with Pace Law School, the Westchester County Business Journal, the Westchester County Bar Association, and the Westchester Women’s Bar Association, the 9th annual “Above the Bar Awards” recognizing outstanding Westchester attorneys on June 4, 2015, at Pace Law School. For more information, please contact Laura Di Diego: ldidiego@ citrincooperman.com. About the Authors Spencer Barback, CPA, is a tax partner based in Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office with over 35 years of experience providing personal and estate tax planning and business consulting services. He can be reached at: sbarback@citrincooperman.com or by phone at (914) 949-2990. Howard P. Klein, CPA, MS, is a tax partner based in Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office with over 30 years of experience providing personal and estate tax planning and business consulting services. He can be reached at: hklein@citrincooperman.com or by phone at (914) 949-2990. Citrin Cooperman is a full-service audit, accounting, tax, and business consulting firm with offices in White Plains, NY; Norwalk, CT; New York City; Plainview, NY; Livingston, NJ; and Philadelphia. For more information, please visit www.citrincooperman.com.

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Corporate teams take steps to help nonprofit

5K corporate road race and associated block party drew thousands — more than 2,000 of whom ran the race — to Harbor Point in Stamford recently. Complimentary grilled hot dogs and burgers from Harbor Point’s Sign of the Whale restaurant, which opened in the trendy live-work-play neighborhood on the Long Island Sound in August, helped warm body and soul. Stamford band Jump the Gunn performed. The event benefitted the Stamford Boys & Girls Club. David McCary — an independent running out of Middletown, N.Y. — bested the numerous corporate teams on hand to win with a time of 16 minutes, 24 seconds. Brian Cleary, running for Deloitte in Stamford, came in second. Sponsors included New York Citybased Signature Construction Group Inc., with Connecticut offices in Stamford and Hartford and an office in Boston. “I think any time you can have the private sector step in to help with social services that help people, I think that’s a good thing,” said Signature President Daniel Tomai, a nonrunning attendee. The main sponsor was CRT Capital, with Harbor Point serving as the sole platinumlevel sponsor. More than 60 businesses shouldered the effort at the gold, silver, bronze, supporter and friend levels. — Story and photos by Bill Fallon

At the gun.

The Citrin Cooperman runners.

Amy Wheeler handles the Pinot’s Palette station in front of the art-themed business – “Paint. Drink. Have fun.” – at 2200 Atlantic St. Principals are Joanne Christena Smith and Chad Smith.

Deloitte’s Brian Cleary, left, finished second to independent runner David McCary.

The BLT runners: Kali Manduca, Claudia Siever, Andrew Davis, Rosie Morales, Ana Castillo, Rob Larson and James Neal. Sign of the Whale general manager A.J. Polizzi and the restaurant’s sales and events manager, Jennifer Duffy.

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Today, a secure retirement is out of reach for millions of Nutmeggers, especially those who don’t have access to an employer savings plan. In a recent survey, three in five small business owners support a state retirement savings plan that would help Connecticut residents build their own private retirement savings. The survey also showed that many small businesses in the state currently do not provide an employer savings plan due to cost. That’s why AARP is supporting the work of the Connecticut Retirement Security Board and a secure future for all Connecticut families.

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BY NORMAN G. GRILL

Remaining operational in a crisis

ecades ago, business continuity planning focused mainly on the sudden loss of a business owner and perhaps what the company might do if its offices burned to the ground. Then, technology took over and planning began to concentrate on how to preserve missioncritical data and reboot networks as quickly as possible. Today’s businesses need to do it all. A truly contemporary business continuity plan must take a 360-degree approach to staying operational. Begin with the team you have in place to react coherently to a continuity threat. As the business owner, you must be its champion. In tough times, everyone looks to leadership. But this doesn’t mean you should go it alone. Every company, no matter the size, needs a business continuity team. And each person on that team must know his or her job. Often, these responsibilities can fall right in line with job duties. For example: • An in-office manager can lead evacuation efforts on your physical premises. • A telecommuter or largely mobile employ-

ee can handle off-site communications. • A human resources staffer can handle scheduling and benefits issues. • A member of the IT staff can issue information and updates on technology issues. The precise size and shape of a business continuity team will vary depending on the size and shape of the company itself. Disaster doesn’t always strike the business itself. Sometimes it hits your supply chain. In fact, in a survey of over 500 risk managers and corporate insurance experts from more than 40 countries, the 2015 Allianz Risk Barometer named “business interruption and supply chain risk” as the top threat globally, cited by 46 percent of respondents. Try to diversify your supply chain so you’re not absolutely dependent on one or two vendors. This way, you may be able to shift supply orders to another provider in the event one of the others is disabled by disaster. If that’s not feasible, at least create a list of backup vendors complete with company profiles and contact information. Be sure to regularly revisit and update this list. The last thing you want is to turn to an alternative sup-

plier in a crisis and find that it no longer exists. From a financial perspective, your business continuity plan needs to answer several key questions, including: • What is our �inancial status? First and foremost, assess your cash position. Are you burning dollars at an untenable rate? One of the many reasons to maintain a strong cash flow is that you’ll be in a much better position to weather a storm, literally or figuratively. • Where are our records? Maintain a clear path to backups. Your CPA and attorney may be able to store copies of some of this important information. • Are we covered? No discussion of business continuity planning can take place without mentioning insurance. You’ve got to be able to quickly determine what each policy covers, who your representative is and how to file a claim. At least one member of your team should stand ready to make these determinations. These days, many (if not most) companies use the Internet or “the cloud” to store data and to download or host applications. In the event of a physical disaster, the cloud likely

has you covered. If it doesn’t, your business continuity plan should address off-site backups of data storage media. Either way, your plan also needs to articulate procedures for replacing hardware, restoring communications and keeping your company website and intranet (if you have one) up and running with salient information. Also, in today’s increasingly virtual world, every company’s business continuity plan needs to confront the specter of hackers. If your servers are breached, a clearly planned response is paramount. There’s no quicker way to go out of business than to stop doing business because of an unexpected crisis. Every company needs a good continuity plan that is regularly revisited, revised and rehearsed. Norm Grill (N.Grill@GRILL1.com) is managing partner of Grill & Partners LLC, (GRILL1. com) certi�ied public accountants and advisers to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with of�ices in Fair�ield and Darien; 203-254-3880.

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Enter our raffle to win a 2015 Lexus ES350 or be sold. Tickets are $100 each. Purchase online at www.guidingeyes.org/raffl e. Guiding Eyes provides All proceeds benefit Guiding Eyes for the Blind, renowneddogs nonprofit dog school thatautism. has guide dogs to people with vision loss, as well astheservice toguide children with We provided professionally bred and trained guide dogs to are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals and families for greater the blind and visually impaired since 1954. independence. All of our servicesWatch areprovided provided free of charge. Raffle drawing will take place Lexus IS 250 sponsored in part by Drawing will take place June 9, 2014 at the by Rolex Lexus of Mt. Kisco Guiding Eyes hosted by Eli Manning. June 8, 2015 at the Guiding Eyes Golf Classic, hosted byGolf Eli Classic, Manning. Guiding Eyes for the Blind is a nonprofit guide dog school dedicated to enriching the lives of the blind and visually impaired. Visit www.guidingeyes.org/raffle to purchase a raffle ticket or learn more about the organization. To place a bid in the online auction, visit www.biddingforgood.com/guidingeyes.

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Charter agrees to buy Time Warner Cable for $55B

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harter Communications Inc. announced on May 26 it plans to acquire Time Warner Cable Inc. for $55 billion and form a new cable and broadband company called New Charter. The deal values Time Warner Cable at about $78.7 billion, including Charter’s assumption of debt. Charter Communications also plans to buy Bright House Networks, another cable systems operator, for $10.4 billion. In a news release, Charter said it offered investors in Time Warner Cable $195.71 for each share in the company. The company estimated the combination of Charter, Time Warner and Bright House would serve approximately 23.9 million customers in 41 states. Charter Communications President and CEO Tom Rutledge will serve as New Charter’s president and CEO. “With our larger reach, we will be able to accelerate the deployment of faster Internet speeds, state-of-the-art video experiences and fully featured voice products at highly competitive prices,” Rutledge said. “New Charter will capitalize on technology to create and maintain a more effective and efficient service model.” Time Warner Cable, which provides video, data and phone service, serves roughly 15 million customers across the United States. “This combination will only accelerate the great operating momentum we’ve seen over the last year and provide enormous opportunities for our 55,000 dedicated employees,” said Robert D. Marcus, chairman and CEO of Time Warner Cable, in a statement. “We remain wholly committed to bringing the very best experience to our residential and business customers coast to coast.” Charter Communications, which houses a corporate office in Stamford, is the fourthlargest cable operator in the U.S., according to its website. The transaction is subject to approval by both Charter and Time Warner Cable shareholders, regulatory review and other customary conditions. — Evan Fallor

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BY ANDI GRAY

Managing stress in the oﬃce I’m worried about how stressful it’s been around here lately. We’re short-staffed but still working at full speed. Our head of operations is visibly stressed. With everything that’s piling up, that person is starting to snap at employees. How do we help manage each other’s work and stress load? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Do an assessment of the organization. It’s easy for things to get out of hand when growth takes off. Find stress points and increase the backup or reduce the load. Know that when people don’t have time to listen, they’re likely to take shortcuts and make less than optimal decisions. Make time to get away. Slow things down. Step back and take a written assessment of the organization. How many open positions are there? What resources exist to fill open positions, and is that adequate? Who needs training, and what’s the plan to get them trained? How many clients are excessively demanding and need to be replaced? What do managers do to back each other up? How does accountability, or lack of it,

contribute to success or stress? Consider each employee carefully. Take into account things they may be dealing with outside work. While it’s not your responsibility to solve personal problems, it is your job to head off conflicts and disruptions. Find out if help is needed; at least provide a sounding board. Make a list of things around the company that could use improvement. Prioritize the list, build a timeline and allocate funds. Show people the plan so they know that it won’t always be like it is today. Often stress comes after a growth spurt. Everyone knew how to handle things at the former size. Then a bunch of new clients or new types of products or services got added to the mix. People are asked to take on more responsibility without enough practice. And all of a sudden there’s struggling and stress. If growth is the problem, you have a couple options. Hire, train or acquire the workforce you need. Add systems to improve efficiency. Make it your top priority to get enough people in place, with the right tools, prepared to do the job correctly the first time. Sit down with the people who are showing signs of stress. Ask them to talk about what’s going on. Insist that they engage in

a dialogue about what’s happening in the work environment. Provide them with specific examples — things you’ve observed that cause you to be concerned. Decide if this situation is temporary. If things aren’t expected to improve quickly, consider unburdening the individuals who are stressed. Lower goals, reduce the number of direct reports or reassign duties. Sometimes it’s necessary to take a couple of steps back in order to find solid ground from which to move forward again. Don’t allow tensions to go on for very long. People under stress often make poor choices and reach incorrect conclusions. You need everyone in your organization thinking clearly, focused on the tasks at hand. If they are distracted by too many challenges, it’s better to reduce the load before more bad things happen to them or to the organization. Consider the value of time off. Sometimes a week or two away from the job is all it takes to get a clear head and an improved attitude. A break from routine can turn into renewed energy and a fresh outlook. And if things don’t improve, be ready to take further action to reduce demands and eliminate challenges. Encourage people to build trust by get-

ting to know more about each other. Bring people together outside of work, where they have opportunity to share experiences, let off steam and build rapport. Hold meetings where you ask people to share their fears as well as their goals. Make time for the people side of the business to develop. Stress is a sign of being overwhelmed. Slow things down. Whether it’s reducing the company’s growth rate or lowering the paced of advancement for a specific individual, get the stress under control by taking things off the plate. Allow time for adjustment to new conditions. Be realistic. Just because you believe a person can handle the workload doesn’t make it so. Looking for a good book? Try “Success Under Stress: Power Tools for Staying Calm, Confident, and Productive When the Pressure’s On” by Sharon Melnick. Andi Gray is president of Strate�y Leaders Inc., strate�yleaders.com, a business-consulting �irm that specializes in helping entrepreneurial �irms grow. She can be reached by phone at 877-238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Send it via email to AskAndi@strate�yleaders. Visit AskAndi.com for an entire library of Ask Andi articles.

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• Putting Contest - Motor Scooter. 1 male 1 female • Basketball Shot Contest - Quad 4 Wheeler • Baseball Throw - Win a Car! • Over 100 Items in Silent Auction • Baseball Memorabilia • Buffet Dinner Since 2012 the S4 Team has raised incredible awareness and more than $324,000.00 for CURE and epilepsy research. Come enjoy this family day at the park and see why this is not your typical fundraiser. We take great pride in creating a memorable day for everyone that shows up!

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UConn to host CEO Evolution BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com

hree Fairfield County business leaders will speak about their paths to success at the second annual CEO Evolution event on June 15. The event is presented by Citrin Cooperman, a Fairfield County accounting, tax and business consulting firm; the Fairfield County Business Journal; and the University of Connecticut School of Business, which will host the event from 6 to 8 p.m. at its Stamford campus.

Panelists include Anne M. Mulcahy, Denis J. Nayden and Tom Kallish. Mulcahy is the chairwoman of the Save the Children board of trustees. She is the former chairwoman and CEO of Xerox Corp., where she began in 1976 as a field representative. Nayden is the managing partner of Oak Hill Capital Partners. In his former role as chairman and CEO of GE Capital, he managed 20 companies in 35 countries with

90,000 employees and $555 billion in assets. Kallish is the CEO and founder of Tommie Copper, a compression wear company that resulted from a serious personal accident. “Our audience will have a rare opportunity to get an inside look into how these chief executives achieved their iconic success,” Fagan said. John Elliott, dean of the UConn School of Business, said he expects the event to

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be another opportunity to shape both contemporary business leaders’ and students’ thoughts on managerial best practices. “Last year set the stage for this important series, and I look forward to another valuable discussion with a great panel,” he said. “At UConn we teach management, but we also engage with managers to create a dialogue that benefits all of us. This evening is another investment in that dynamic relationship.”

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Mark L. Fagan, managing partner of Citrin Cooperman’s Connecticut office, will moderate the panel. He said the event is based on a series of columns titled “The CEO Evolution” created for Westfair Communications’ Business Journals. “My goal when I created The CEO Evolution as a series of newspaper columns was to delve deeply into the dynamic role and unique challenges facing today’s CEOs and present practical real-world solutions,” he said. “Our inaugural event last year brought together a fascinating panel of business leaders from the fields of entertainment to cutting-edge technology. This year we are fortunate to have on our panel three of the most innovative executives in today’s business landscape.”

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BY JOE M. COX II

Four pillars to a successful retirement, part two

etirement is about how to spend time after the career is over, the kids are grown and the third act of the stage play called “My Life” begins. When planning for retirement, envision the big picture. It’s not just about the quantity of money saved; it is about the quality of the time over which it is spent. Part one outlined the four pillars to a successful retirement: finances, health, community and intellectual growth. It’s important to balance all four of these areas and have an understanding how they will change with age. • Financial considerations: Create a written financial plan that tests your cash budget based on certain scenarios. • Health and medical issues: Write a plan that discusses the proximity and quality of health care. Also include an activity and exercise plan that grows and changes with age. • Community and support: Devise a plan that includes friends, family and emotional support without the difficulty of distance or formal get-togethers.

• Intellectual stimulation and growth: The “me time” that is craved for while working is now more important than ever to generate intellectual stimulation and long-term mental growth. Financial and health issues were discussed last time. Now let’s focus on points three and four.

friends. Wealth is not just where the dollars are; it’s where the friends are. Two or three real friends are worth more than 100 acquaintances. As Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Locations where friendships bloom are home, places of worship and volunteer activities, to name a few.

One of the most challenging things to do in life is to retire. So make a plan to replace the old routine and schedule with a new one. Staying connected to friends and family enriches retirement. Being involved with others is critical to success. In general terms, women have a tendency to do better in this area than men. But life can imitate art. For example, in the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey is called “the richest man in town” because he has so many

Where people meet people are also places where intellectual stimulation and growth can be nurtured. Having a plan and activities that will transition over time is crucial for long-term emotional happiness. Make sure these pursuits are of genuine interest, are challenging and provide a sense of accomplishment. It’s also important that it pro-

vides a sense of self-development and that it doesn’t cost too much. So if taking a course at a local university is more in the cards than playing cards — do it! If an artistic indulgence is a passion as opposed to passing the time, sign up. And if joining a board of a charity is more of a personal reward than a personal donation, get active. This holistic approach to retirement creates interests, maintains health and doesn’t drain monetary or emotional assets. One of the most challenging things to do in life is to retire. So make a plan to replace the old routine and schedule with a new one. Stay vibrant, not just busy. Let the third act be your finest performance. Joe M. Cox II is senior vice president and director of wealth advisory services at Webster Wealth Advisors — a component of Webster Private Bank’s offering for high-net-worth individuals, families and nonpro�its. He works in Fair�ield County. He can be reached at jcox@websterbank.com.

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Entrepreneurs are risk takers by nature, leveraging insight, hard work, and capital to create successful companies. But when your company is your main source of financial security, you need to protect it from risk – like natural disaster, legal liability, and crime. Assessing risk. Unfortunately, many business owners don’t think about specific risks until they’ve experienced a threat firsthand. Which is why planning ahead is so critical to protect you and your business from losses. And while asset concentration, fiduciary risk, and risks unique to the nature of your business are extremely important to consider, there are emerging threats you could face. The new threat. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has estimated that cyber crime costs the U.S. economy at least $445 billion a year – $160 billion lost by individuals and $285 billion by companies. The risk is so great today that one solution many business owners are considering is cyber security insurance. These policies typically cover damage to digital assets, business interruptions, and reputational harm. They

can also defray liability costs, and may pay for forensic investigations, customer notification, credit monitoring, and legal and public relations services.

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Be prepared. Whatever your potential risks, it’s important to plan ahead and develop an integrated, cohesive strategy for minimizing your exposure. Your own risk exposure will depend on many factors – the nature of your business, your personal tax and financial situation, and estate and business succession planning considerations. Wilmington Trust can help. Founded by a family business leader more than a century ago, we have the experience to help you assess the needs of your business and implement a plan specific to you. For more insight on how we’ve successfully advised business owners for more than 112 years, visit wilmingtontrust.com/mybusiness.

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BY GENEVIEVE SHERMAN

Putting a value on clean energy

ommercial and industrial property owners who invest in green energy improvements have a distinct competitive advantage, according to the Connecticut Green Bank. The Rocky Hill-based Connecticut Green Bank, with an office in Stamford, administers the C-PACE program, which provides Connecticut’s commercial property owners with the ability to finance energy-efficiency and clean-energy improvements. C-PACE enables commercial, industrial and multifamily property owners and nonprofits to access long-term, low-interest financing for energy upgrades with no money down, making for immediate cash flow from energy savings. Using money saved on energy bills, building owners repay C-PACE financing through a benefit assessment charge — spanning up to 20 years — on their tax bill. When building owners leverage green improvements properly, their properties typically outperform others in terms of operating expenses, rent and occupancy. C-PACE customer case histories demonstrate that by significantly reducing utility costs, companies drive up net operating income and create new cash flows that are capitalized into asset value. These upgrades

include high-efficiency lighting, heating, HVAC systems and solar systems. It is critical, however, to capture this value in appraisals, which are an essential piece of information used by capital providers to underwrite clean-energy investments. With C-PACE, for example, the underlying property is the security for the financing, so the cost of the energy improvements must be weighed against the property’s value. As energy upgrades become a part of the property, it is important to evaluate what additional value they provide. To meet this need, the Connecticut Green Bank is educating commercial and industrial property owners, lenders and the appraisal industry about the importance of green building appraisals and how to conduct them. Last month, the bank hosted workshop titled “Appraising Commercial Buildings for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency.” The event provided practical information on how buildings are valued once renewable energy and energy-efficient upgrades have been made. Building owners learned about tactics to enhance the value of their properties. The bank will host additional workshops in 2015. “Appraisers need to understand energy-efficient building features and appropriate methodologies to measure reduction in

energy-related operating expenses,” said John Brenan, director of appraisal issues for the Appraisal Foundation, workshop keynote speaker. “They should be familiar with the market dynamics shaping the economics of energy upgrades for commercial building owners, including financing tools like C-PACE. These are critical for appraisers to measure market reaction and, as a result, incremental value.” The growing success of Connecticut Green Bank’s C-PACE program over the past two years is encouraging building owners to invest in energy improvements that increase asset value. The key is for commercial and industrial real estate appraisers to optimally reflect the value owners are adding to Connecticut’s building inventory. Depending on the nature of the improvements and the depth of cost savings, energy upgrades can markedly raise value from the baseline “as is” valuation. Bridgeport-based MDL Realty recently used C-PACE financing to retrofit its new facility, including the installation of LED lights, solar panels and a biodiesel generator. “In Bridgeport, we’re making bullish investments in clean energy production, to help our kids and families breathe cleaner air and create the green jobs of the future,” said Mayor Bill Finch.

“That is why Bridgeport was the first municipality in Connecticut to pass a resolution to offer C-PACE to give organizations, business owners and job creators a tool to lower their energy costs and help the environment.” Being able to offer C-PACE means properties ranging from houses of worship, like Bridgeport’s Calvary Temple Church, to buildings like those at MDL Realty, can fund valuable and much-needed energy improvements. Across the state, C-PACE projects have significantly improved customer comfort and have resulted in savings over time, while creating a more competitive environment for attracting and retaining businesses. Last summer, to meet its increasing appraisal needs, the bank issued a Request for Qualifications aimed at creating a qualified group of professional commercial and industrial appraisers. Today, the Connecticut Green Bank has ready access to a small group of qualified appraisers. However, it seeks to qualify additional appraisers as the number of projects requiring such expertise is increasing, with significant growth anticipated. Genevieve Sherman is acting director of commercial and industrial programs at Connecticut Green Bank. Email her at c-pace@ ctgreenbank.com or visit c-pace.com.

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Survey foresees health costs trending up

he metrics for both medical claims and for the products that treat them are trending upward, according to a recent Wells Fargo national survey, with medical claims accelerating 7.2 percent for HMOs and 9 percent for indemnity feefor-service plans. The survey of more than 65 insurance companies found that before any plan design changes might be implemented, overall claim costs will continue to increase by 7 percent to 10 percent, indicating even higher premium rates this year and 2016.

— Dan Gowen, Wells Fargo

“The results of the survey indicate rising cost trends that will force companies into a delicate balancing act of providing competitive benefits while also managing costs effectively and complying with regulations,” said Dan Gowen, Wells Fargo Insurance employee benefits national practice leader. Michael J. Mascolo, national practice leader in Madison, N.J., for Wells Fargo North Region employee benefits, said “Big mergers are giving the big hospitals greater leverage when it comes to negotiating with insurance companies. That’s part of what’s driving the increase.” The survey stated, “Despite low inflation, employers should expect health care premiums to surge into 2016.” It said the looming Affordable Care Act excise tax was “further encouraging employers to manage health care cost trends.” The “Spring Healthcare Trend Survey from Wells Fargo Insurance” also found a continued increase in prescription drug cost trends as a result of price increases in generic drugs, and growing use of specialty biotech drugs. Another challenge facing employers is the excise tax, what Wells Fargo and others term the Cadillac tax, created to encourage employers to offer cost-effective plans and engage employees in sharing the cost of care to try to reduce health care use and costs. Starting in 2018, excise taxes will be charged based on how much an employer’s plan exceeds the excise thresholds, are expected to hit the excise tax threshold in 2018 if they do not make any changes to their plan design.

“In the Northeast in particular large employers and government have tended to offer generous plans; these are likely to trigger the excise tax,” Mascolo said. “Other regions, this is less so.” “Since the excise tax thresholds will increase annually using a cost-of-living index, it’s vital that employers strive to manage health care cost trends in order to avoid excise taxes in the long run,” said Nick Allen, national practice leader for actuarial services with Wells Fargo Insurance. “For many employers, health care cost trends will be the foremost determining factor as to whether and when their plans will exceed the excise tax dollar limits.” — Bill Fallon

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(Member of Bon Secours Charity Health System) 160 E. Main St., Port Jervis, N.Y. 12771 845-858-7000 • charity.bonsecours.com

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Burke Rehabilitation Hospital 785 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, N.Y. 10605 914-597-2500 • burke.org

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YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1915 NUMBER OF BEDS: 150 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 737 (as of May 4, 2015)

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GREENWICH HOSPITAL (Member of Yale New Haven Health System) 5 Perryridge Road Greenwich, Conn. 06830 203-836-3000 • greenwichhospital.org

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51 Route 9W North West Haverstraw, N.Y. 10993 845-786-4000 • helenhayeshospital.org

Memorial Sloan Kettering Sleepy Hollow 777 N. Broadway Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591 914-366-0664 • mskcc.org West Harrison 500 Westchester Ave. West Harrison, N.Y. 10604 914-367-7000 • mskcc.org TOP EXECUTIVE: Craig B. Thompson, president and CEO, Memorial Sloan Kettering YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1884 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 12,402 (across all Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center locations) NUMBER OF BEDS: 471, across all locations NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 12,402, across all locations SPECIALIZED SERVICES: specialized facilities for cancer treatment, including adult cancers, pediatric cancers and hereditary cancers and genetics; research and discovery facility; physicians treat more than 400 different subtypes of cancer each year

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MONTEFIORE HEALTH SYSTEM - MOUNT VERNON DIVISION

900 Washington Road West Point, N.Y. 10996 845-938-5196 • kach.amedd.army.mil

12 N. Seventh Ave. Mount Vernon, N.Y. 10550 914-664-8000 • montefiorehealthsystem.org

CALVARY HOSPITAL

MONTEFIORE HEALTH SYSTEM - NEW ROCHELLE DIVISION

1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10461 718-518-2000 • calvaryhospital.org

16 Guion Place, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801 914-632-5000 • montefiorehealthsystem.org

NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN/ HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL 1980 Crompond Road, Cortlandt, N.Y. 10567 914-737-9000 • hvhc.org

NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN/ LAWRENCE HOSPITAL 55 Palmer Ave., Bronxville, N.Y. 10708 914-787-1000 • nyplawrence.org

NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN/ WESTCHESTER DIVISION 21 Bloomingdale Road White Plains, N.Y. 10605 914-682-9100 • nyp.org

NORTHERN DUTCHESS HOSPITAL (Member of Health Quest) 6511 Springbrook Ave. Rhinebeck, N.Y. 12572 845-876-3001 • healthquest.org

NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL 400 E. Main St., Mount Kisco, N.Y. 10549 914-666-1200 • nwhc.net

NYACK HOSPITAL 160 N. Midland Ave., Nyack, N.Y. 10960 845-328-2000 • nyackhospital.org

ORANGE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 770 E. Main St., Middletown, N.Y. 10940 845-333-1000 • ormc.org

Phelps Memorial Hospital (Part of North Shore – LIJ Health System) 701 N. Broadway Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591 914-366-3000 • phelpshospital.org

PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTER (Member of Health Quest) 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel, N.Y. 10512 845-279-5711 • healthquest.org

SAINT JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER 127 S. Broadway, Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 914-378-7000 • saintjosephs.org

ST. ANTHONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Member of Bon Secours Charity Health System) 15 Maple Ave., Warwick, N.Y. 10990 845-986-2276 • charity.bonsecours.com

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Hospitals

ST. LUKE’S CORNWALL HOSPITAL

ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL WESTCHESTER

19 Laurel Ave. Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y. 12518 845-534-7711 70 Dubois St. Newburgh, N.Y. 12550 845-561-4400 st.lukescornwallhospital.org

(A division of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center) 275 North St., Harrison, N.Y. 10528 914-967-6500 • stvincentswestchester.org

ST. VINCENT’S MEDICAL CENTER

ST. JOHN’S RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL

2800 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. 06606 203-576-6000 • st.vincents.org

967 N. Broadway, Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 914-964-4444 • riversidehealth.org

SILVER HILL HOSPITAL

ST. VINCENT’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

208 Valley Road New Canaan, Conn. 06840 20203-966-3561 • silverhillhospital.org

(A division of St. Vincent’s Medical Center) 47 Long Lost Road, Westport, Conn. 06880 203-227-1251 stvincentsbehavioralhealth.org

STAMFORD HOSPITAL (Member of NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System) 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford, Conn. 06902 203-276-1000 • stamfordhospital.org

VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER (Member of Health Quest) 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 845-454-8500 • healthquest.org

Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, N.Y. 10595 914-493-7000 westchestermedicalcenter.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Michael D. Israel MEDICAL DIRECTOR: Renee Garrick YEAR HOSPITAL ESTABLISHED: 1977 NUMBER OF BEDS: 892 (415 beds in the main hospital, 136 beds in the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, 101 beds in the behavioral health center and 243 beds in the MidHudson Regional Hospital) NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: More than 7,000 SPECIALIZED SERVICES: regional medical center serving the Hudson Valley region and beyond, spanning two campuses and encompassing a regional academic medical center, two trauma centers, a children’s hospital, two inpatient behavioral health centers, licensed and certified home care agencies and outpatient health and related services

WESTERN CONNECTICUT HEALTH NETWORK/ DANBURY HOSPITAL 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury, Conn. 06810 203-739-7000 • danburyhospital.org

WESTERN CONNECTICUT HEALTH NETWORK/ NORWALK HOSPITAL 34 Maple St., Norwalk, Conn. 06850 203-852-2000 • norwalkhospital.org

WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL 41 E. Post Road, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 914-681-0600 • Healwphospital.org

Home Health Care Agencies A & T HEALTHCARE LLC

BETHEL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION

CANCER SUPPORT TEAM

CONCEPT:CARE

399 N. Main St., Suites 11-14 New City, N.Y. 10956 845-638-1303 • at-healthcare.com

70 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, Conn. 06801 203-792-0864 • bethelvna.org

2900 Westchester Ave., Suite 103 Purchase, N.Y. 10577 914-777-2777 • cancersupportteam.org

50 Main St., Suite 976 White Plains, N.Y. 10606 914-682-7990 • conceptcareny.com

CARE ALTERNATIVES OF MID-HUDSON

CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES

15 Railroad Ave, Suite 102 Kingston, N.Y. 12401 845-338-4600 carealternativesmidhudson.com

14 Westport Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06851 1-800-860-6656 • constellationhs.com

AGING IN AMERICA 1200 Waters Place, Bronx, N.Y. 10461 914-205-5030 • aginginamerica.org

ALWAYS THERE 918 Ulster Ave., Kingston, N.Y. 12401 845-339-6683 • alwaystherehomecare.org

AZOR LICENSED HOME CARE AGENCY (Division of United Hebrew) 391 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10805 914-665-8701 • unitedhebrewgeriatric.org

BARKSDALE HOME CARE SERVICES CORP. 327 Fifth Ave., Pelham, N.Y. 10803 738-5600 • barksdaleathome.com

BON SECOURS CHARITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC. Mount Alverno Center 255 Lafayette Ave., Suffern, N.Y. 10901 845-368-5000 • charity-bonsecours.com

CABRINI CARE AT HOME 115 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. 10522 914-693-6800 • cabrini-eldercare.org

CENTERLIGHT HEALTHCARE WESTCHESTER

CALVARY AT HOME – HOME CARE AND HOME HOSPICE

(A member of CenterLight Health System) 335 Old Tarrytown Road White Plains, N.Y. 10603 914-289-0400 • centerlighthealthcare.org

1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10461 Home Care: 718-518-2465 Hospice: 718-518-2465 calvaryhospital.org

CRICKETT CARE INC. 144 S. Highland Ave., Ossining, N.Y. 10562 914-941-7775 • crickettcare.info

DANIELCARE LLC 188 North St., Stamford, Conn. 06901 203-569-4900 • danielcare.com

CHAIFETZ FAMILY HOSPICE

DOMINICAN SISTERS FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES

(A division of Jewish Senior Services) 175 Jefferson St., Fairfield, Conn. 06825 203-396-1136 • jseniors.org

299 N. Highland Ave. Ossining, N.Y. 10562 914-941-1654 • dsfhs.org

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Home Health Care Agencies

ELANT AT FISHKILL

INTERIM HEALTHCARE

22 Robert Kasin Way, Beacon, N.Y. 12508 845-831-8704 • elant.org

19 Court St., Suite 206 White Plains, N.Y. 10601 914-946-281 interimhealthcare.com/whiteplainsnewyork

ELANT AT GOSHEN

PERSONAL-TOUCH HOME HEALTH SERVICES 7-11 S. Broadway, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 914-949-4040 • pthomecare.com

466 Harriman Drive, Goshen, N.Y. 10924 845-360-1200 • elant.org

ELDER CARE HOMECARE INC. 106 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 405 White Plains, N.Y. 10604 914-220-0336 • eldercarehomecare.com

THE ESPLANADE SENIOR RESIDENCES 95 S. Broadway White Plains, N.Y. 10601 914-761-8100 • esplinadesenior.com

FAMILY & CHILDREN’S AGENCY 9 Mott Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06850 203-855-8765 familyandchildrensagency.org

FAMILY SERVICE SOCIETY OF YONKERS 30 S. Broadway, Fifth floor Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 914-963-5118 • fssy.org

FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER 1 Gateway Plaza, Fourth floor Port Chester, N.Y. 10573 914-937-2320 • fsw.org

FOUNTAINVIEW AT COLLEGE ROAD

Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care 670 White Plains Road, Suite 213 Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 914-787-6158 • jansenhospice.org

TOP EXECUTIVE: Angel Rodriguez, medical director

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1984 SPECIALIZED SERVICES: personal approach to bereavement, palliative and hospice care for patients facing a serious or life-threatening illness

JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES 175 Jefferson St., Fairfield, Conn. 06825 203-365-6400 • jseniors.org

JOAN GARBOW AND ASSOCIATES LLC 203-894-1155 • joangarbow.com

Lawrence Home Care of Westchester

2000 Fountainview Drive Monsey, N.Y. 10952 888-701-8442 • fountainview.org

670 White Plains Road Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 914-787-6158 • lawrencehomecare.org

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

cal director

77 Tarrytown Road White Plains, N.Y. 10607 914-997-0400 • homeinstead.com

TOP EXECUTIVE: Angel Rodriguez, mediYEAR ESTABLISHED: 1933 SPECIALIZED SERVICES: disease manage-

311 North St., Suite 204 White Plains, N.Y. 10605 914-682-1484 • hospiceofwestchester.com

ment programs in heart disease, congestive heart failure, respiratory disease, diabetes and pain self-management; medication instruction for symptom management and pain control; physical, occupational and speech therapies; nutritional counseling; and wound care

HOSPICE CARE IN WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM

MASONICARE

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF WESTCHESTER

540 White Pains Road, Suite 300 Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 20 Milltown Road, Suite 101 Brewster, N.Y. 10509 914-666-4118 • vnahv.org

535 Connecticut Ave. Norwalk, Conn. 06854 203-831-8882 • masonicare.org

THE OSBORN 101 Theall Road, Rye, N.Y. 10580 914-925-8000 • theosborn.org

Phelps Hospice 701 N. Broadway Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591 914-366-3325 • phelpshospital.org

REGIONAL HOSPICE AND HOME CARE 30 Milestone Road, Danbury, Conn. 06810 203-702-7400 • regionalhospicect.org

RIDGEFIELD VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION (RVNA) 90 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. 06877 203-438-5555 • ridgefieldvna.org

SAINT JOSEPH’S LONG TERM HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM 81 S. Broadway, Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 914-375-3300 • sjmchomecareservices.org

SENIORBRIDGE TRUMBULL 940 White Plains Road, Suite 101 Trumbull, Conn. 06611 866-437-3533 • seniorbridge.com

SENIORBRIDGE WHITE PLAINS 445 Hamilton Ave., Suite 603 White Plains, N.Y. 10601 914-437-8221 • seniorbridge.com

VISION HOMECARE AGENCY 271 North Ave., Suite 304 New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801 914-576-5051 • visionhomecareservices.com

VISITING NURSE & HOSPICE OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY 761 Main Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06851 800-898-4663 • visitingnurse.net

Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley 540 White Plains Road, Suite 300 Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 20 Milltown Road, Suite 101 Brewster, N.Y. 10509 914-666-7616 • vnahv.org

TOP EXECUTIVE: Michele A. Quirolo, president and CEO

YEAR FOUNDED: 1898 SPECIALIZED SERVICES: for adults and se-

niors, including palliative care, telehealth program, wound care, disease management, mental health home care and physician home visit programs; end of life care programs, including palliative care program, therapy, hospice care in the nursing home, healing arts program and adult bereavement services; and children and family care, including medical social workers and maternal child health and pediatrics program

SOLUTIONS AT HOME – JEWISH HOME LIFECARE

VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF CONNECTICUT

104 W. 29th St., Eighth floor New York 10001 800-544-0304 • solutionsathome.org

765 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 800-551-8671 • vnsct.org

STRATFORD VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION INC. 88 Ryders Lane, Stratford, Conn. 06614 203-357-5871 • stratfordvna.org

SUNSHINE HOME CARE 55 Old Turnpike Road, Suite 303 Nanuet, N.Y. 10954 845-61307838 • sunshinecares.com

UNITED HEBREW The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus 391 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10805 914-632-2804 • unitedhebrewgeriatric.org

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VNS Westchester (Affiliate agency: Westchester Care at Home) 360 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, N.Y. 10605 979 Route 22, Brewster, N.Y. 10509 914-682-1380 • vns.org

TOP EXECUTIVE: Timothy Leddy, interim president and CEO YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1901

SPECIALIZED SERVICES: cardiac disease management, telehealth remote monitoring, advanced wound care, rehabilitation services, low-vision services, pain management and palliative care, chronic disease management and mental health care

Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley Offers a Full Continuum of Care and Specialty Programs

ince 1898, the Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley (VNA) has provided the highest quality home health care services to the community. Serving residents of Westchester and Putnam Counties, VNA embraces an individualized approach and provides a customized plan of care that meets the specific needs of each patient. The VNA family is comprised of three not-for-profit entities — Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam (HCWP), the VNA Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) and the VNA Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA).

HOSPICE CARE IN WESTCHESTER & PUTNAM – 25 YEARS OF EXPERTISE AND COMMITMENT Hospice Care in Westchester & Putnam has been providing home care to patients with advanced illnesses since 1990. The program’s integrated model of care combines the highest quality medical services with emotional and spiritual support in a variety of settings, including in the patient’s home, in nursing homes, and in hospitals. Our seasoned Hospice care professionals work to ensure that our patients are able to maintain their quality of life to the fullest and most meaningful extent possible. Through our Healing Arts Program, we provide our patients with complementary therapies, including massage, Reiki, and art therapy. We also offer caregiver respite, bereavement counseling and support groups, and specialty support services for children and families.

VNA CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AGENCY The VNA Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA) provides expert skilled nursing services, as well as physical, occupational and speech therapies, and social work. The CHHA’s specialty programs include mental health nursing, a joint replacement program, palliative care, and disease management programs for patients with diabetes, cardiac disease, and other conditions. VNA is the only agency in the area that offers a state-of-the-art video Telehealth program. Our Telehealth patients receive seven-day-a-week monitoring and virtual nursing visits whenever the need arises. The Telehealth program reduces re-hospitalization rates of patients with chronic conditions.

CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDES VNA’s Licensed Home Care Services Agency provides licensed home health aides — ranging from short-term to live-in — to assist patients with the activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, cooking, laundry, linen changes and other needs. VNA conducts comprehensive training of all of our home health aides, who are carefully screened and evaluated. Our aides receive New York State Department of Health Home Aide Certification and adhere to the highest professional and industry standards. Registered nurses oversee all cases and therapists are available for individuals who

require clinical services. We pride ourselves on matching our patients’ needs with the individual skills of our aides. Our Geriatric Care Management Program provides solutions that allow seniors to feel comfortable and safe in their home.

VNA OF HUDSON VALLEY — SERVING THE COMMUNITY Throughout its history, VNA has always been dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of our community. With our mission of promoting wellness, we conduct educational programs and services, includ-

ing flu clinics, blood pressure screenings, workshops, and multi-faith memorial services. We also offer classes to individuals living with chronic conditions. All of our educational and outreach programs are offered free of charge to residents of Westchester and Putnam Counties. VNA is the only home health care organization in Westchester and Putnam Counties that provides a full continuum of care. VNA is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. For more information about VNA of Hudson Valley, please call 914.666.7616 or visit www.vnahv.org

1-877-Call VNA

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Your home. Your needs. Our services. Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley delivers the best quality professional in-home nursing, rehabilitative, home health aide and hospice services to residents of Westchester and Putnam Counties.

Expertise. Communication. Commitment. Our specialty programs ensure the best possible care. Our highly-trained staff can improve your quality of life.

Call us 24 hours/7 days a week for all of your needs. Corporate Address: 540 White Plains Road, Ste. 300 Tarrytown, NY 10591-5132 • (914) 666-7616

Putnam Address: 20 Milltown Road, Ste. 101 Brewster, NY 10509-4309 • (845) 278-4068

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Home Health Care Agencies

WARTBURG CARE AT HOME

WELLNESS HOME CARE LTD.

1 Wartburg Place, Mount Vernon, N.Y. 10522 914-278-9140 • wartburg.org

252 Main St., Goshen, N.Y. 10924 845-294-8364 • wellnesshomecare.com

3 Farm Road, New Canaan, Conn. 06840 203-594-5200 • waveny.org

TOP EXECUTIVE: William Piper, CEO YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2013 SPECIALIZED SERVICES: home health care services include skilled nursing, disease management, post-joint replacement care, post-hospital care, wound care, pain management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aide, companion and homemaker services; at home services include meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry, pet care, recreational therapy, errands, activities, computer assistance and light gardening

Westchester Care at Home (Affiliate agency: VNS Westchester) 360 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, N.Y. 10605 979 Route 22, Brewster, N.Y. 10509 914-682-1380 • vns.org

845 N. Broadway White Plains, N.Y. 10603 914-761-0600 • wjcs.com

WESTERN CONNECTICUT HOME CARE INC. 4 Liberty St., Danbury, Conn. 06810 203-792-4120 • danburyvna.org

WILLCARE Home Care in Middletown 762 E. Main St., Suite 501 Middletown, N.Y. 10940 845-342-1661 Trumbull CT Branch (Formerly Connecticut Home Health Care) 56 Quarry Road, Trumbull, Conn. 06611 203-374-4555 willcare.com

TOP EXECUTIVE: Katherine Browne, administrator, Westchester Care at Home YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1988 SPECIALIZED SERVICES: personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry, shopping and errands, companionship and conversation, escort to medical appointments and family gatherings, respite care, assistance with pre-poured medications and home exercise

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The Nathaniel Witherell in Greenwich Unveils State-of-the Art Rehabilitation Center REMODELED PRIVATE ROOMS WITH WI-FI, ON 24 SCENIC ACRES

eed to find a great rehab center where you can recuperate from surgery or injuries? Look into the stateof-the-art Rehabilitation Center at The Nathaniel Witherell in Greenwich. Here is some information that will be of help as you make your decision:

1. SHOULD A REHAB CENTER OFFER SERVICES SEVEN DAYS A WEEK?

Absolutely! It’s important to your recovery process that you receive rehab seven days a week. You’ll find that service at Witherell’s Rehabilitation Center, is where you also can receive twice-a-day orthopedic rehab sessions Monday through Friday, and once a day on weekends and most holidays — if prescribed.

2. ARE COMPREHENSIVE REHAB PROGRAMS IN PLACE AND BROAD ENOUGH TO INCLUDE CARDIAC, PULMONARY, NEUROLOGICAL AND GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES BESIDES ORTHOPEDIC REHAB?

4. WHAT ABOUT THE STAFF? WHAT IS THE TURNOVER RATE?

Yes. At Witherell, we offer the following comprehensive programs: • Orthopedic (hip, knee, shoulder) • Cardiac (heart surgery, valve replacement, heart transplant, heart attack, congestive heart failure) • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) • Neurological (back surgery, spinal cord injury, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis) • General medical (end-stage renal disease (ESRD), cancer recovery, medically deconditioned patients).

A low turnover rate is key and Witherell has the lowest turnover rate (7 percent) of any short-term or long-term care facility in this region. This ensures that you will receive greater attention to any subtle changes in your condition providing consistency and accountability. Our full-time licensed rehabilitation staff provides expert medical and nursing care along with a fully individualized and coordinated treatment plan to help you on your road to recovery.

3. HOW WELL EQUIPPED IS THE FACILITY?

5. WHAT IS “PERSON-CENTERED CARE?”

Thanks to Project Renew, Witherell’s $27 million construction project to improve the institution’s infrastructure and environment, increase the number of private rooms from 26 to 64 and provide Wi-Fi and live/ work space. All rooms have been remodeled and redecorated attractively and public spaces have been similarly enhanced.

Witherell supports a culture that respects your autonomy and individual choices. We believe you should be able to determine aspects of your daily routine, menu choices (with medical approval) and dining times. Additionally, we think visiting hours should be flexible; at Witherell, visiting hours are unrestricted.

6. HOW ARE SHORT-TERM REHAB OR SKILLED NURSING CENTERS RATED?

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services publishes a rating system, which evaluates every facility that participates in those programs. Witherell enjoys the coveted 5-Star rating from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. At Witherell, our full-time licensed rehabilitation staff provides expert care.

THE BOTTOM LINE IS THIS:

at Witherell you will receive state-of-the-art care to get you back to an active life as soon as possible. That’s our goal. Witherell’s Rehabilitation Center is convenient to those who live and work in Fairfield County and nearby Westchester County. It is located at 70 Parsonage Road in Greenwich, Conn. Visit www.nathanielwitherell.org. To learn more about short-term rehab at The Nathaniel Witherell, call George Cossifos, admissions director, at 203-618-4232.

When it comes to short-term rehab, experience and quality count. A lot. HHHHH HigHest Rating by MedicaRe Minutes fRoM fRiends & faMily Once again, the Nathaniel Witherell has received the prestigious 5-Star Award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the facility’s highest quality clinical care. Come see our newly remodeled shortterm rehab center and nursing home. Now with 64 private rooms. Contact us. We’re ready for you!

The Nathaniel Witherell

contact george cossifos at 203-618-4232 or gcossifos@witherell.org 70 Parsonage Road, Greenwich CT 06830

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Independent And Assisted Living Facilities THE AMBASSADOR 9 Saxon Wood Road, Scarsdale, N.Y. 10605 914-539-7787 • ambassadorofscarsdale.com

ASSISTED LIVING AT NORTHERN RIVERVIEW 87 South Route 9W Haverstraw, N.Y. 10927 845-429-5381 • northernriverview.com

ASSISTED LIVING AT THE OSBORN 101 Theall Road, Rye, N.Y. 10580 800-252-4792 • theosborn.org

ATRIA BRIARCLIFF MANOR 1025 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510 914-401-4310 • atriaseniorliving.com

ATRIA DARIEN 50 Ledge Road, Darien, Conn. 06820 203-989-2414 • atriaseniorliving.com

ATRIA ON THE HUDSON 321 North Highland Ave. Ossining, N.Y. 10562 914-401-4430 • atriaseniorliving.com

ATRIA RYE BROOK 1200 King St., Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 914-356-8633 • atriaseniorliving.com

ATRIA STRATFORD 6911 Main St., Stratford, Conn. 06614 203-916-5124 • atriaseniorliving.com

BENCHMARK SENIOR LIVING AT RIDGEFIELD CROSSINGS 640 Danbury Road Ridgefield, Conn. 06877 203-403-4383 • ridgefieldcrossings.com

BETHEL SPRINGVALE INN 62 Springvale Road Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. 10520

914-739-4404 • bethelwell.com BRIGHTON GARDENS OF STAMFORD 59 Roxbury Road, Stamford, Conn. 06902 203-322-2100 • sunriseseniorliving.com

The Bristal THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT ARMONK 90 Business Park Drive, Armonk, N.Y. 10504 914-269-2375 • thebristal.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Nichola Johnson, executive director YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2014 NUMBER OF UNITS/APARTMENTS: 146 AMENITIES INCLUDE: kitchen, access to nearby community, long-term care insurance, ability to have pets and private pay options; offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and Alzheimer’s day care

THE BRISTAL ASSISTED LIVING AT WHITE PLAINS 305 North St., White Plains, N.Y. 10605 914-202-2656 • thebristal.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Faraz Kayani executive director YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2013 NUMBER OF UNITS/APARTMENTS: 146 AMENITIES INCLUDE: kitchen, access to nearby community, long-term care insurance, ability to have pets and private pay options; offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and Alzheimer’s day care

THE CLUB AT BRIARCLIFF MANOR 25 Scarborough Road Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510 914-923-4050 • theclubbcm.com

THE COUNTRY HOUSE IN WESTCHESTER

Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers 527 Riverdale Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10705 914-423-2200 • fivestarseniorliving.com

TOP EXECUTIVE: Bruce J. Mackey, presi-

1010 Kendal Way, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591 914-922-1000 • kohud.kendal.org

KENDAL ON HUDSON – INDEPENDENT LIVING

dent and CEO, Five Star Senior Living YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2000 NUMBER OF UNITS/APARTMENTS: 310 AMENITIES: beauty salon/barbershop, scheduled local transportation, personal laundry service; offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab to home care, personal care services, rehabilitation and wellness, respite care and short term stays, skilled nursing care and bridge to rediscovery, a program designed to provide a safe environment for seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia

1010 Kendal Way, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591 914-922-1000 • kohud.kendal.org

FOUNTAINVIEW AT COLLEGE ROAD

1 Wartburg Place, Mount Vernon, N.Y. 10552 203-927-8287 • wartburg.org

2000 Fountainview Drive Monsey, N.Y. 10952 888-701-8442 • fountainview.org

GLEN CREST, AN INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY 3 Glen Hill Road, Danbury, Conn. 06811 203-790-9161 • genesishcc.com/glencrest

THE KENSINGTON, AN ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE 100 Maple Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10601 914-390-0080 • thekensingtonal.com

LOCKWOOD LODGE AT MASONICARE AT NEWTOWN 139 Toddy Hill Road Newtown, Conn. 06470 203-364-3179 • masonicare.org

LOHMAN VILLAGE AT THE WARTBURG ADULT CARE COMMUNITY

MAPLEWOOD AT DANBURY 22 Hospital Ave., Danbury, Conn. 06810 203-744-8444 • maplewoodatdanbury.com

MAPLEWOOD AT DARIEN

THE GREENS AT CANNONDALE

599 Boston Post Road Darien, Conn. 06820 888-640-1090 • maplewoodatdarien.com

435 Danbury Road, Wilton, Conn. 06897 203-761-1191 • thegreensatcannondale.com

MAPLEWOOD AT NEWTOWN

THE GREENS AT GREENWICH 1155 King St., Greenwich, Conn. 06881 203-581-5500 • thegreensatgreenwich.com

2000 Baldwin Road Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598 914-962-3625 • countryhouseretirement.com

CROSBY COMMONS ASSISTED LIVING

KENDAL ON HUDSON – THE ADIRONDACK

The Inn at Waveny

166 Mount Pleasant Road Newtown, Conn. 06470 203-364-5466 • maplewoodatnewtown.com

MAPLEWOOD AT STRAWBERRY HILL 73 Strawberry Hill Ave. East Norwalk, Conn. 06855 203-220-9600 maplewoodatstrawberryhill.com

580 Long Hill Ave., Shelton, Conn. 06484 203-225-5000 • umh.org

(Part of Waveny LifeCare Network) 3 Farm Road, New Canaan, Conn. 06840 203-594-5200 • waveny.org

DRUM HILL SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

TOP EXECUTIVE: William Piper, CEO,

Cheshire Road, Wallingford, Conn. 06492 800-383-2244 • ashlarvillage.org

90 Ringgold St., Peekskill, N.Y. 10566 914-788-8860 • drumhillseniorliving.com

Waveny LifeCare Network YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1981

MEADOW RIDGE

EDGEHILL 122 Palmers Hill Road Stamford, Conn. 06902 877-499-1663 • edgehillcommunity.com

THE ESPLANADE SENIOR RESIDENCES 95 S. Broadway White Plains, N.Y. 10601 914-761-8100 ext. 7160 • esplanadesenior.com

NUMBER OF UNITS/APARTMENTS: 40 AMENITIES: medication management by a licensed nurse who is on-site 24 hours a day, three chef-prepared meals daily, a furnished apartment with a private bath, a 24hour response system, cable TV, wireless internet, linen service, housekeeping service, beauty parlor access, on-site physical and speech and occupational therapies

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MASONICARE AT ASHLAR VILLAGE

(A Senior Care Development LLC affiliated community) 100 Redding Road, Redding, Conn. 06896 203-544-1000 • meadowridge.com

Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers: Senior Living at its Best

ocated on the Hudson River, Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers offers seniors a home with exceptional river views, restaurant-style dining, social and recreational activities and a modern wellness center all within a short 15 minute trip to the city for access to everything that New York City offers. For seniors who might require a higher level of care, Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers provides all the comforts of home and more with its assisted living services. Along with 24-hour licensed nurses on staff, the community offers personalized medication management, personal care services, housekeeping and transportation for shopping, errands and doctors’ appointments. Residents enjoy the comforts of our caring staff, on hand to cater to every need. Our nationally acclaimed Bridge to Rediscovery is Five Star Senior Living’s innovative approach to memory care that helps residents rediscover the joy in everyday life. The highly qualified staff is on hand to help guide new residents and their fami-

lies in the transition, helping to determine a level of care and options for a fulfilling lifestyle. When a new resident joins Bridge to Rediscovery, the team performs a Comprehensive Life Review with that individual

to ensure the highest level of productivity. Our Bridge to Rediscovery neighborhood supports the capabilities of each resident through individualized activities that encourage creativity and self-expression. Based on the same Montessori methodol-

... “THE PROGRAM IS PERSONALIZED FOR EACH RESIDENT, FOCUSING ON HIS OR HER STRENGTHS TO HELP THEM RETAIN THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED IDENTITIES AS LOVING PARENT, OUTSPOKEN LAWYER, CREATIVE ARTIST OR DIE-HARD YANKEE FAN.”

and family. The team obtains an overview of the new resident’s daily routines in an effort to make life at Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers as similar to home life as possible. A customized plan of action is then developed based on the resident’s personality, likes and dislikes and personal preferences

ogy used in school systems, the program is personalized for each resident, focusing on his or her strengths to help them retain their individualized identities as loving parent, outspoken lawyer, creative artist or die-hard Yankee fan. Walking and exercise groups, book clubs

and movie nights are readily available to all of the residents in order to stay active and social. Maria Lynn, executive director of Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers, says, “Residents can choose from a full complement of social, educational, wellness, cultural and spiritual programs, as well as a variety of support options. The comfort of home, the compassion of a caring team and the fulfillment of companionship is the Five Star difference.” Five Star Quality Care, Inc., a national health care and senior living provider headquartered in Newton, Mass., proudly offers the highest-quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home. The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) has awarded Five Star Senior Living many of its prestigious Best of the Best Awards, a national recognition reserved for the nation’s most innovative and effective senior living programs. For more information about Five Star Premier Residences of Yonkers, visit our website at www.fivestarpremier-yonkers. com or call 914-709-1234.

A F I V E S TA R I N D E P E N D E N T, A S S I S T E D L I V I N G A N D M E M O R Y C A R E CO M M U N I T Y

HERE, THE WORLD REALLY DOES REVOLVE AROUND YOU.

Personalized comforts for one and only you

ou deserve special treatment, and we know it. From the warm welcome of our concierge to the server who presents you gourmet creations at every meal, you’ll find living here is more like a luxurious stay in a high-rise hotel. Enjoy the personalized comforts of our caring staff, on hand 24 hours a day to cater to your every need. We’re all about helping you live your life to the fullest — with clubs, classes and cultural outings all for the taking.

• Licensed nurses on staff, 24/7 • New in-house physical therapy department • Nationally-acclaimed Memory Care program • Personalized medication and housekeeping assistance • Transportation to doctor’s appointments, shopping, cultural events

Formerly known as Classic Residence by Hyatt

537 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10705 Main: (914) 423-2200 • Sales: (914) 709-1234 www.fivestarpremier-yonkers.com

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Where Main Street is also Memory Lane.

Waveny LifeCare Network – Celebrating 40 Years of Serving the Community

W The Village at Waveny provides a therapeutic approach to caring for memory impaired seniors. The familiar, comforting environment of small town Main Street is a site for interaction among our Assisted Living residents, Adult Day Program participants, volunteers, staff, family and friends. The Village is located in New Canaan, Connecticut, where seniors from all areas are welcome. Discover more about everything we have to offer by calling 203.594.5331 or visiting waveny.org.

ith 40 years of nonprofit expertise in serving the community, Waveny LifeCare Network recognizes that personal health care needs can change over time or even in an instant. That’s why it’s so important to entrust your care to a provider that can meet your unique preferences both now in the moment and beyond. Conveniently located in New Canaan, Conn., Waveny provides a comprehensive continuum of health care options to serve older adults from all areas. Committed to offering therapeutic resources to meet the growing needs and changing preferences of seniors and their families, Waveny offers an array of world-class eldercare services ranging from residential options and outpatient programs to community-based services. Like a river, Waveny’s continuum of person-centered care flows fluidly within a single organization, without any expensive buy-in fees or long-term commitments.

GRACIOUS RETIREMENT LIVING Just a stone’s throw from New Canaan’s vibrant town center, The Inn offers independent living in a charming retirement community. Wonderful benefits and amenities are included in a monthly rental fee.

ASSISTED LIVING WITH THERAPEUTIC MEMORY CARE Featuring its award-winning indoor “Main Street” replica of a quaint New England town, The Village at Waveny is specifically designed to provide therapeutic benefits for memoryimpaired seniors and serves as a benchmark of excellence worldwide. A licensed nurse and certified nursing assistants are always on site, dedicated to making each day a special one. The Village welcomes respite guests for short-term stays lasting a week or longer.

Just a stone’s throw from New Canaan’s vibrant town center, The Inn offers distinctive independent living that celebrates your wellness, dignity and choice. And, all residents at The Inn enjoy priority access to Waveny LifeCare Network’s renowned continuum of care including Waveny Care Center. Call 203.594.5450 or visit waveny.org to discover more about life at The Inn. Schedule a tour and come visit us today.

SKILLED NURSING AT ITS BEST Five-star rated and repeatedly named among the nation’s top nursing homes, Waveny Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that offers both short- and long-term care. Since 1975, the Care Center has provided quality care with a person-cen-

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tered philosophy and a highly experienced, compassionate staff. Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services feature expert therapists and state-of-the-art equipment.

IN GOOD COMPANY, FIVE DAYS A WEEK Waveny’s Adult Day Program is dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults in the community who may require personal assistance, more social interaction or medical monitoring throughout the day. The program is available weekdays with flexible hours and free transportation from New Canaan, Darien, Norwalk, Stamford, Wilton and other surrounding areas.

ON-SITE OUTPATIENT ELDERCARE PROGRAMS Whether following an inpatient stay or aiding in the recovery from an injury, illness or medical condition, Waveny’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services are available to everyone. In addition to core physical, occupational and speech therapies, we provide therapeutic massage, nutritional counseling and more. On an outpatient basis, the Brown Geriatric Evaluation Clinic addresses common — but often complex — medical issues in older adults, especially memory loss. The Clinic provides comprehensive assessments and ongoing management to review each patient’s cognitive, psychological, social, medical, functional and caregiver status.

COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES Waveny Home Healthcare and Waveny at Home provide a range of licensed and certified professional therapies and services delivered right to your door. If you live in lower Fairfield County, you can receive physical, occupational, speech and cognitive therapies as well as skilled nursing care, home health assistance, companion care, homemaker services or Geriatric Care Management. It’s compassionate personal care with no need to travel. Discover more by calling 203-594-5200 or visit www.waveny.org. Waveny’s main campus is located at 3 Farm Road, New Canaan, Conn.

T H E B R I S T A L A S S I S T E D L I V I N G . W H E R E E V E R Y D A Y M E A N S M O R E TM

R E S I D E N T S O F T H E B R I S TA L

After 91 years, here’s what I know for sure…

Look for the good in everything.

For many years, I resisted moving back up north. The cold always kept me away. But I rarely saw my greatgrandson. What good was that? Now I see him every week, and it warms my heart to show him off to my friends at The Bristal. My life is so much better here than I thought it would be. Fuller. I use the computer every day, win at canasta, attend lectures, go shopping, or take in a show or concert. Everything I enjoy doing. Only now with new friends. Exceptional lives. Extraordinary living.

THE BRISTAL.COM

LICENSED BY THE DEPT OF HEALTH • ELIGIBLE FOR MOST LONG TERM CARE POLICIES • QUALITY COMMUNITIES BY THE ENGEL BURMAN GROUP

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Independent And Assisted Living Facilities

MOUNT ALVERNO CENTER

PROMENADE AT BLUE HILL

SUNRISE OF STAMFORD

WARTBURG

(Bon Secours Charity Health System Inc.) 255 Lafeyette Ave., Suffern, N.Y. 10901 845-368-5000 • charity.bonsecours.com

52 Veterans Memorial Drive Pearl River, N.Y. 10965 845-735-6846 • promenadesenior.com

251 Turn of River Road Stamford, Conn. 06905 203-968-8393 • sunriseseniorliving.com

1 Wartburg Place, Mount Vernon 10552 914-699-0800 • wartburg.org

MOUNTAIN VALLEY MANOR ADULT CARE FACILITY

RIDGEFIELD CROSSINGS

TAPPAN ZEE MANOR

640 Danbury Road Ridgefield, Conn. 06877 203-431-2255 • benchmarkseniorliving.com

51 Mountainview Ave., Nyack, N.Y. 10960 845-353-6100 • tzmanor.com

ST. JOSEPH’S ADULT CARE HOME

18 Tower Lane, New Haven, Conn. 06519 203-772-1816 • towerone.org

397 Wilbur Ave., Kingston, N.Y. 12401 845-331-1254 • mountainvalleymanor.com

The Nathaniel Witherell 70 Parsonage Road Greenwich, Conn. 06830 203-618-4200 • thenathanielwitherell.org

TOP EXECUTIVE: Allen Brown, executive director

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1903 AMENITIES: short-term rehab, long-term care, person-centered care and Alzheimer’s/dementia care; short-term rehab consists of programs, including orthopedic, cardiac, neurological and general medical. i.e. amputees, end-stage renal disease, cancer recovery and medically de-conditioned patients.

NORTHERN METROPOLITAN RESIDENTIAL HEALTHCARE FACILITY 225 Maple Ave., Monsey, N.Y. 10952 845-352-9000 • northernmet.com

NORTHERN RIVERVIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER 87 S. Route 9W, Haverstraw, N.Y. 10927 845-42-5381 • northernriverview.com

THE OSBORN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 101 Theall Road, Rye, N.Y. 10580 914-925-8000 • theosborn.org

THE PLAZA AT CLOVER LAKE 838 Fair St., Carmel, N.Y. 10512 845-878-4111 • cloverlakeliving.com

125 Sisters Servants Lane Sloatsburg, N.Y. 10974 845-753-2555 • ssmi-us.org

The Seabury at Fieldhome 2300 Catherine St. Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. 10567 914-739-2244 • fieldhome.com

TOP EXECUTIVE: John R. Aheard, CEO YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2003 NUMBER OF UNITS/APARTMENTS: 80 AMENITIES: two separate units include licensed assisted living, which includes gourmet dining, a fitness program, free transportation, social activities and weekly live entertainment; and memory support, which is a completely separate community providing a safe environment for those with early- to mid-stage Alzheimer’s or related disorders

TOWER ONE/TOWER EAST

The Village at Waveny Care Center (Part of Waveny LifeCare Network) 3 Farm Road, New Canaan, Conn. 06840 203-594-5200 • waveny.org

TOP EXECUTIVE: William Piper, CEO, Waveny LifeCare Network YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2001

NUMBER OF APARTMENTS/UNITS: 50 AMENITIES: community provides a therapeutic approach for people suffering from memory impairment; health care monitoring throughout the day; activities include recreational activities, exercise and yoga, entertainment, outings and educational, spiritual and cultural programs; residents receive three meals daily, medication management, housekeeping services and phone and cable television

SPRING MEADOWS TRUMBULL 6949 Main St., Trumbull, Conn. 06611 877-648-1989 • capitalsenior.com

SPRING VALLEY REST HOME 184 S. Pascack Road, Nanuet, N.Y. 10954 845-623-5040

STERLING PARK AT THE OSBORN INDEPENDENT LIVING 101 Theall Road, Rye, N.Y. 10580 914-925-8000 • theosborn.org

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WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING 78 Stratton Street South Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 914-787-7400 • thewcenter.com

WESTCHESTER MEADOWS 55 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, N.Y. 10595 914-989-7800 • westchestermeadows.org

WILLOW TOWERS ASSISTED LIVING 355 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10805 914-636-6565 • willowtowers.com

WOODLAND POND AT NEW PALTZ 100 Woodland Pond Circle New Paltz, N.Y. 12561 877-505-9800 • wpatnp.org

WESTCHESTER CARE AT HOME: Staff Training Enhances Client Care

ince 1988, Westchester Care at Home (WCAH) has provided private duty, hourly and live-in home health aide services to our community, which has recently expanded beyond Westchester to include Putnam, the Bronx, Dutchess and Rockland counties. To become certified as a home health aide (HHA), agency staff must complete 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training as required by the New York State Department of Health. However, staff training doesn’t stop there. WCAH places a high premium on providing its field staff with ongoing training to ensure the optimal level of client care in the comfort of their homes. For example, the agency expanded its space to accommodate the installation of a stateof-the-art kitchen, handicapped shower and laundry – simulating real-world settings in which home health aides learn to excel in performing the activities of daily living to

better serve clients. The agency has also engaged the “best of Westchester” to offer their expertise for

of its clients. It has even brought in a professional cleaning service to demonstrate techniques that make cleaning less intrusive,

THE AGENCY HAS ALSO ENGAGED THE “BEST OF WESTCHESTER” TO OFFER THEIR EXPERTISE FOR ONGOING STAFF TRAINING WORKSHOPS, BRINGING IN CHEFS AND NUTRITIONISTS TO TEACH COOKING CLASSES THAT TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE WIDE RANGE OF TASTES AND DIETARY REQUIREMENTS OF ITS CLIENTS.

ongoing staff training workshops, bringing in chefs and nutritionists to teach cooking classes that take into consideration the wide range of tastes and dietary requirements

adding to the quality of life for its homebased clients. The agency has also invited educators and practitioners to its enlarged classroom space where HHAs benefit from

training sessions offering the latest information on Alzheimer’s and dementia, vision and hearing deficits, elder abuse, physical therapy and a host of medical conditions common to the aging population. While a well-trained staff is critical, WCAH aides have also been cited for their warmth and dedication to the overall well-being of those they serve. While performing needed services, they also encourage clients to be as independent as possible while offering compassion, comfort and support. You can teach skills, but you can’t teach someone to be as caring as our aides – that’s just who they are! Based in White Plains, Westchester Care at Home is a New York state licensed Home Health Care agency and is accredited by CHAP, the Community Health Accreditation Program. For more information on WCAH services, call 800-305-WCAH or 914-997-7912 or visit www.vns.org/home-health-aides.

Call us to learn about our affordable rates on an hourly or live-in basis. Some third party payers provide reimbursement for our services.

Providing the Highest Quality Home Health Care in Westchester & Putnam

800-305-9224 914-997-7912

Also serving the Bronx, Dutchess & Rockland

A New York State-Licensed Home Health Care Agency An Affiliate of VNS Westchester CHAP Accredited

Our Certified Home Health Aides, supervised by Registered Nurses, can assist you or your loved one with:

• Personal Care • Meal Preparation and Housekeeping • Companionship

• Laundry, Shopping, and Errands • Escort Services to Appointments

Westchester Care at Home 360 Mamaroneck Ave White Plains, NY 10605

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Nursing Homes

APPLE REHAB

CAMBRIDGE MANOR

ELANT AT MEADOW HILL

21 Waterville Road, Avon, Conn. 06001 860-878-9755 • apple-rehab.com

2428 Easton Turnpike Fairfield, Conn. 06825 203-372-0313 • cambridgem.com

172 Meadow Hill Road Newburgh, N.Y. 12550 845-564-1700 • elant.org

CORTLANDT HEALTHCARE

ELANT AT WAPPINGERS

110 Oregon Road Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. 10567 914-739-9150 • cortlandthealthcare.com

37 Mesier Ave. Wappingers Falls, N.Y. 12590 845-297-3793 • elant.org

ASTORIA PARK 725 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 203-366-3653 • astoriapark.com

BAYBERRY CARE CENTER 40 Keogh Lane, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10805 914-636-6200 • bayberrycarecenter.com

BETHEL HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER AND THE CASCADES ASSISTED LIVING

Fieldhome 2300 Catherine St. Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. 10567 914-739-2244 • fieldhome.com

TOP EXECUTIVE: John R. Ahearn, CEO YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1879 NUMBER OF LICENSED BEDS: 125 UNIQUE SERVICES: short-term rehabilitation, adult day care, long-term skilled nursing, assisted living, memory support, respite care, hospice, dental, podiatry, psychology, psychiatry, intergenerational child care SPONSORSHIP: nonprofit

DUMONT CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE 676 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10805 914-632-9600 • dumontcenter.com

13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, Conn. 06801 203-830-4180 • 203-83-7390 bethelhealthcare.com

ELANT AT FISHKILL 22 Robert Kasin Way, Beacon, N.Y. 12508 845-831-8704 • elant.org

FILOSA, FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION

CABRINI OF WESTCHESTER

ELANT AT GOSHEN

13 Hakim St., Danbury, Conn. 06810 20203-794-9466 • filosa.com

115 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. 10522 914-693-6800 • cabrini-eldercare.org

46 Harriman Drive, Goshen, N.Y. 10924 845-360-1200 • elant.org

GARDNER HEIGHTS AT APPLE REHAB 172 Rocky Rest Road, Shelton, Conn. 06484 203-929-1481 • apple-rehab.com

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Proud to Have a 5-Star Medicare Rating

FIELDHOME: A Community of Healthcare Services

IELDHOME is a not-for-profit community of health care services, established in Cortlandt Manor in 1879. Our beautiful 96-acre wooded campus offers exceptional programs for adult day care, assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing and intergenerational childcare.

ADULT DAY CARE

A Community of Caring Services Field Home – Holy Comforter

Rehabilitation ´ Skilled Nursing ´ Respite Care ´ Adult Day Care NEW! ´

The Seabury

Assisted Living ´ Memory Support ´ Respite Care 2300 Catherine Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 (914) 739-2244 www.FIELDHOME.com

Our newest program, Adult Day Care, provides a warm, friendly setting for seniors who need some assistance during the day, but would like to continue living at home. Participants enjoy social, intellectual, cultural and educational group activities for only $10 per hour (the program is covered by several managed long-term care plans). Transportation, physical therapy, personal grooming and beauty/barber shop services are also available.

ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY SUPPORT

The Seabury at Fieldhome is our luxury assisted living residence. Its assisted living and memory support programs offer the very best in care, activities and accommodations. The Memory Support residence is a separate, secured community for those with early- to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

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Respite care is available in our memory support program and is very popular during the summer months when families vacation.

5-STAR MEDICARE RATED REHAB AND SKILLED NURSING

Our sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility, Field Home – Holy Comforter, is proud to have a 5-Star Medicare rating. The rehab program focuses on orthopedic, neurological, cardio-pulmonary and post-surgical rehab. The clinical focus, coupled with an intensive seven-day rehab regimen and ALL private rehab rooms, minimizes the patients’ length of stay and speeds their return to home. Our longterm skilled-nursing residents also receive outstanding person-centered care due to our highnurse-to-resident ratio and consistent staff.

ON-CAMPUS INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM

Everyone at Fieldhome enjoys a unique oncampus intergenerational program with the children from The Early Learning Center. This program brings together the generations in ways that are both educational and nurturing. For more information on any of our programs or to schedule a tour, please contact Patti Horvath at 914-739-2244, ext. 5501 or phorvath@fieldhome.com.

The Most Common and Financially Disastrous MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT ELDER LAW PLANNING

BY ANTHONY J. ENEA, ESQ.

aving experienced firsthand for almost 30 years the ravages and cruelty inflicted by Alzheimer’s, Senile Dementia, Parkinson’s, ALS and MS upon individuals and their families, it can be particularly galling to learn that some have unnecessarily spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on their long-term care as a result of misconceptions and/or misinformation they relied upon. The following are the most common and financially devastating misconceptions: 1. IT’S TOO LATE TO DO ANYTHING. This misconception is particularly devastating in cases where an unmarried person is already in a nursing home for long-term care or will be shortly entering a nursing home for long-term care. In said instance the individual and his or her family may know of the existence of the five-year look-back (period of disqualification for nursing home Medicaid) for assets gifted (with some exceptions), however, they are either unaware of or have not been informed by the nursing home representative that they can engage in what is commonly referred to as a Medicaid crisis plan. A Medicaid crisis plan, if properly constructed and implemented, can protect approximately 40 percent to 50 percent of the assets of the individual already admitted or being admitted to a nursing home for longterm care. Without its implementation, one would be required to spend down his or her (non-IRA and retirement) savings until he or she has $14,850 or less in available resources. This can be financially disastrous for people who have managed to save any money during their lifetime. On too many occasions, I have had the family of a nursing home patient recount that their mother or father or grandparents had spent virtually their entire life savings because they were unaware that it was possible to protect any of their savings, and that no one from the nursing home had mentioned the possibility of doing so. On one occasion it was particularly shocking to have the aforementioned recounted to me by the board member of a local nursing home, whose mother had been admitted to the very home for which he served as a board member. The “it’s too late to do anything” misconception is also pervasive among seniors who

plies with the rules regarding one’s income (which can also be protected with a pooled community trust).

Anthony J. Enea, Esq.

believe that they are too old to engage in elder law planning, and that making a transfer that will create the five-year look-back period for nursing home Medicaid makes no sense at their age. Again, this is a misconception that is often financially disastrous. Whether one is in his or her 70s, 80s or 90s, it is always better to start the five-year look-back period running and reducing the potential extent of one’s exposure to the cost of long-term care, than leaving all of one’s savings exposed to the cost of care. Not utilizing a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust or making a transfer of assets will only help insure that all of your assets are exposed to the cost of long-term care rather than just a portion of said assets. 2. THAT THE TRANSFER OF ASSET RULES APPLIES TO COMMUNITY MEDICAID. One of the distinct advantages of engaging in Medicaid asset protection planning in New York state is that while a nonexempt transfer of assets will create the five-year look-back period for nursing home Medicaid, it will not under current law in the state have any impact on one’s eligibility for Medicaid home care (community Medicaid). Thus, hypothetically one could transfer all of his or her savings and still be eligible for Medicaid home care the first of the month after the transfer, assuming one needs assistance with activities of daily living and com-

3. THAT THE ASSETS FUNDED IN A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST ARE PROTECTED FOR MEDICAID PURPOSES. Irrespective of how large the leather-bound binder containing your revocable living trust is, the assets used to fund said revocable living trust are counted as available resources for Medicaid eligibility purposes, and Medicaid will be able to place a lien or claim against said assets and resources during your lifetime for the value of the services provided. For Medicaid eligibility purposes, the liquid assets in a revocable living trust are available and countable resources for Medicaid eligibility purposes. While your primary residence, if transferred to a revocable living trust, is still exempt and your homestead@ for eligibility purposes, is still an asset against which a claim or lien can be placed during your lifetime. A transfer of assets to a revocable living trust does not create a five-year look-back period for nursing home Medicaid. The only advantage for Medicaid planning purposes of a revocable living trust occurs once the creators of the trust are deceased. Upon their death, the trust becomes irrevocable and thus, no longer subject to the imposition of any claims or liens by Medicaid. Under New York state law, Medicaid only has liens upon one’s probate assets (assets in one’s name alone upon his or her demise). Thus, the assets in the irrevocable trust (previously revocable) are excluded. 4. THAT ONE’S IRA AND RETIREMENT ASSETS ARE COUNTABLE AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY. All too often one who has IRA and retirement assets will believe that said assets will disqualify him or her from Medicaid eligibility. However, the IRA and retirement assets, irrespective of their amount, are not counted as an available resource for Medicaid eligibility purposes so long as applicants for Med-

icaid are receiving their required minimum distribution. Thus, even if one has thousands or millions of dollars in IRA and retirement assets, he or she could be eligible for Medicaid nursing home or Medicaid home care and the balance in the IR and retirement account would not be considered an available resource for Medicaid eligibility purposes. However, the minimum required distribution would be considered as countable income to the applicant. Thus, if an applicant for Medicaid home care has a $500,000 IRA or 401K, said amount would not impact his or her eligibility for Medicaid home care, however, the minimum required distribution would be countable income that may necessitate the use of a pooled community trust to protect said income. It is also important if one has an IRA and retirement account to insure that said account has named beneficiaries and alternate beneficiaries and that one’s estate@ is not named as a potential beneficiary or becomes the beneficiary by default. If one’s estate is the beneficiary of the IR and retirement, then Medicaid would have a lie or claim against the amount paid to the estate for the value of the services it provided. I am hopeful that the above will help resolve some of the common misconceptions about elder law planning that have resulted in the unnecessary loss of assets to many. Anthony J. Enea, Esq. is the managing member of the firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP of White Plains, N.Y. His office is centrally located in White Plains and he has an office in Somers, N.Y. Enea is the past chairman of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and the past chairman of its Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. He is a past president and a founding member of the New York State Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He is also a member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners of NAELA, president of the Westchester County Bar Foundation and a past president of the Westchester County Bar Association.

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Nursing Homes

GLEN ISLAND CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION 490 Pelham Road New Rochelle, N.Y. 10805 914-359-6310 • glcnr.com

GREENWICH WOODS REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER 1165 King St., Greenwich, Conn. 06831 203-531-1335 • greenwichwood.com

THE HEBREW HOME AT RIVERDALE 5901 Palisade Ave., Riverdale, N.Y. 10471 718-581-1000 • riverspringhealth.org

JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES 175 Jefferson St., Fairfield, Conn. 06825 203-365-6400 • jseniors.org

JEWISH HOME LIFECARE AND SARAH NEUMAN CENTER

The Nathaniel Witherell 70 Parsonage Road Greenwich, Conn. 06830 203-618-4200 • thenathanielwitherell.org TOP EXECUTIVE: Allen Brown, executive director YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1903 AMENITIES: short-term rehab, long-term care, person-centered care and Alzheimer’s/dementia care; short-term rehab consists of programs, including orthopedic, cardiac, neurological and general medical. i.e. amputees, end-stage renal disease, cancer recovery and medically de-conditioned patients

NORTH WESTCHESTER RESTORATIVE THERAPY & NURSING CENTER

RIVER GLEN HEALTH CARE CENTER

THE WATERMARK AT 3030 PARK

162 S. Britain Road Southbury, Conn. 06488 203-264-9600 healthbridgemanagement.com

30303 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 203-502-7593 3030park.watermarkcommunities.com

SAINT JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL NURSING HOME/ SISTER MARY LINEHAN PAVILION

THE WARTBURG ADULT CARE COMMUNITY 1 Wartburg Place, Mount Vernon 10552 914-699-0800 • wartburg.org

127 S. Broadway, Yonkers, 10701 914-378-7210 • saintjosephs.org

SANS SOUCI REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER 115 Park Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10703 914-423-9800 • sansoucirehab.com

ST. JOSEPH’S MANOR – GENESIS HEALTHCARE 6448 Main St., Trumbull, Conn. 06611 203-268-6204 • genesishcc.com

Waveny Care Center (Part of Waveny LifeCare Network) 3 Farm Road, New Canaan, Conn. 06840 203-594-5200 • waveny.org

TOP EXECUTIVE: William Piper, CEO, Waveny LifeCare Network YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2001

NUMBER OF APARTMENTS/UNITS: 50 AMENITIES: community provides a thera-

845 Palmer Ave., Mamaroneck, N.Y. 10543 914-698-6005 • jewishhome.org

3550 Lexington Ave. Mohegan Lake, N.Y. 10547 914-528-2000 • northwestchester.com

KENDAL ON HUDSON

NORTHEAST CENTER FOR SPECIAL CARE

1010 Kendal Way, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591 914-922-1000 • kohud.kendal.org

300 Grant Ave., Lake Katrine, N.Y. 12449 845-336-3500 • northeastcenter.com

LORD CHAMBERLAIN

NORTHERN MANOR MULTICARE CENTER

7003 Main St., Stratford, Conn. 06614 203-375-5894 • lordchamberlain.net

199 N. Middletown Road Nanuet, N.Y. 10954 845-623-3904 • northernmanor.com

189 Route 100, Somers, N.Y. 10589 914-232-5101 • somersmanor.com

NORTHERN METROPOLITAN

77 Jackson Ave., Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 914-472-3200 • sprainbrookmanor.com

WILTON MEADOWS REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE CENTER

SUMMIT HOSPITAL & NURSING CARE CENTER

439 Danbury Road, Route 7 Wilton, Conn. 06897 203-834-0199 wiltonmeadowshealthcare.com

LUTHERAN CARE CENTER AT CONCORD VILLAGE

SCHNURMACHER CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING 12 Tibbits Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10606 914-287-7200 • schnurmacher.org

SOMERS MANOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

SPRAIN BROOK MANOR

965 Dutchess Turnpike Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12603 845-486-9494 ext. 215 lutherancarecenter.org

225 Maple Ave., Monsey, N.Y. 10952 845-353-9000 • northernmet.com

MICHAEL N. MALOTZ SKILLED NURSING PAVILION

76 West Rock Road, Norwalk, Conn. 06851 203-846-5893 • ndch-sstv.org

50 Sanatorium Road, Building A Pomona, N.Y. 10907 845-364-2700 • rocklandgov.com

THE OSBORN PAVILION

TARRYTOWN HALL CARE CENTER

101 Theall Road, Rye, N.Y. 10580 914-925-8000 • theosborn.org

20 Wood Court, Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 914-631-2600 • tarryhallcc.com

PUTNAM RIDGE

TEN BROECK COMMONS

46 Mount Ebo Road North Brewster, N.Y. 10509 845-278-3636 • putnamridge.com

1 Commons Drive, Lake Katrine, N.Y. 12449 845-481-2623 • rehabitatkingston.com

RAMAPO MANOR CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus 391 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10805 914-632-2804 • unitedhebrewgeriatric.org

12 Odell Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 914-964-3333 • riversidehealth.org

MIDDLETOWN PARK AND REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER 121 Dunning Road, Middletown, N.Y. 10904 845-343-0801 • middletownparkrehab.com

MILFORD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER 195 Platt St., Milford, Conn. 06460 203-878-5958 milfordhealthcarecenter.com

NOTRE DAME CONVALESCENT HOMES INC.

30 Cragmere Road, Suffern, N.Y. 10901 845-357-1230 • ramapomanor.com

THE MOUNTAINVIEW

REGENCY EXTENDED CARE CENTER

P.O. Box 909, 1 Jansen Road New Paltz, N.Y. 12561 845-255-0830 • mountainviewcaring.com

65 Ashburton Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 914-963-4000 • regencyextendedcare.com

UNITED HEBREW OF NEW ROCHELLE

VICTORIA HOME INC. 25 N. Malcolm St., Ossining, N.Y. 10562 914-941-2450 • victoriahome.org

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peutic approach for people suffering from memory impairment; health care monitoring throughout the day; activities include recreational activities, exercise and yoga, entertainment, outings and educational, spiritual and cultural programs; residents receive three meals daily, medication management, housekeeping services and phone and cable television.

WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING 10 Claremont Ave. Mount Vernon, N.Y. 10550 914-699-1600 • westchestercenter.com

WEST LEDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER 2000 E. Main St., Peekskill, N.Y. 10566 914-737-8400

JANSEN HOSPICE’S PIONEER FOR PALLIATIVE CARE

ansen Hospice and Palliative Care welcomes Nurse Practitioner Karol DiBello as their new leader in expanding the organization’s innovative palliative care program. As a nurse with years of experience, Karol spearheaded a very successful palliative care program in New York City and is very excited to be partnering with Jansen Hospice and Lawrence Medical Associates (LMA) in fostering this burgeoning field of palliative medicine. Her expertise in improving quality of life throughout all stages of serious illness will have an instrumental impact on palliative care in the community. One of Karol’s primary roles is alleviating pain for patients with serious health conditions over an extended period of time. Unlike hospice patients who are believed to have six months or less to live, Karol’s patients are burdened by the symptoms and stress of life-threatening illness, but are not thought to die in the foreseeable future. Karol visits with patients and their families in her LMA oﬃce in Scarsdale and also travels across Westchester to visit patients in the comfort of their own homes. She helps them understand and manage their diagnosis, and stays in constant communication with their physicians to ensure

Karol DiBello

holistic support in her approach. Karol has an extremely positive perspective about working with people who require her services. She encourages patients not to give up on experiencing the best quality of life possible, no matter how grave their diagnosis. She reinforces the notion that people with life-limiting disease are experiencing a natural progression of life that shouldn’t be marginalized. As a result, she provides unrestrained care and companionship to all her patients, with the goal of making each individual feel important as well as physically, emotionally and spiritually sound. One of Karol’s strongest gifts is helping patients and their families determine the proper course of treatment for each individual case and when they should look to Jansen Hospice to maximize overall care. One family in particular said Karol “made it easy” to deal with illness and she offered the support they needed to overcome initial fears and anxieties. Karol’s dedication improved the quality of life for this family and she strives to minimize the hardship of serious illness for as many people as possible. Jansen Hospice is thrilled to have Karol on board and extremely excited to see how her cutting-edge program helps people in the community.

Providing Exceptional Care for over 30 Years

914-787-6158 www.jansenhospice.org

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THE LIST Bank Presidents Bank Presidents

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Ranked by total salary. Name Headquarters address Phone number Website

Bank president Title Age • Year appointed Year established

Salary $

Bonus $

Stock awards $

Nonequity incentive compensation $

Option awards $

Change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings $

All other compensation $

Total salary $

Jamie Dimon Chairman and CEO 59 • 2005 1824

1,500,000

7,400,000

18,500,000

55, 816

245,893

27,701,709

John G. Stumpf Chairman, president and CEO 61 • 2006

2,800,000

12,500,029

4,000,000

2,108,162

18,200

21,426,391

Brian T. Moynihan 55 • Jan. 2010

1,500,000

12,545,091

764,849

532,459

15,342,399

Citibank NA

Michael L. Corbat CEO, Citigroup Inc. 54 • 2012

1,500,000

4,600,000

7,727,757

606,924

6,918

15,600

14,457,199

Northern Trust

Frederick H. Waddell Chairman and CEO 61 • 2006

975,000

4,987,571

2,300,000

1,329,507

2,762,043

81,401

12,435,522

BNY Mellon NA

Gerald L. Hassell Chairman and CEO 59 • 2004

1,000,000

7,750,031

1,244,640

1,509,388

155,469

11,659,528

RBS Citizens NA

Bruce Van Saun Chairman and CEO 56 • 2013

1,455,050

4,935,526

3,342,638

790,541

10,523,755

Michael Pedersen President and CEO, TD Bank, US Holding Co., TD Bank NA, TD Bank USA NA 54 • 2013

545,300

3,245,925

1,875,832

580,245

373,800

141,839

6,762,941

First Republic Bank

James H. Herbert, II Chairman and founding CEO 70 • 1985

825,000

2,875,761

2,121,750

109,153

5,931,664

Webster Bank NA

James C. Smith Chairman and CEO 65 • 1986

882,435

1,626,823

861,455

1,543,500

245,273

5,159,486

HSBC Bank USA NA

Patrick J. Burke President and CEO 52 • 2014

700,000

900,000

1,669,894

877,028

161,078

4,308,000

First Niagara Bank NA

726 Exchange St., Suite 106, Buffalo, N.Y. 14210 800-421-0004 • fnfg.com

Gary M. Crosby President and CEO 61 • 2013

997,731

1,688,459

562,000

632,325

37,657

3,918,172

850 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 203-338-7171 • peoples.com

People's United Bank

John P. Barnes President and CEO 58 • 2010

994,712

741,989

1,000,000

726,267

2,000

233,154

3,698,121

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA

270 Park Ave., New York City, N.Y. 10017 800-935-9935 • jpmorganchase.com

Wells Fargo Bank NA

Bank of America NA

100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, N.C. 28255 888-550-6433 • bankofamerica.com

399 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10043 800-374-9700 • priceline.com

50 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, Ill. 60603 312-630-6000 • northerntrust.com

1 Wall St., New York, N.Y. 10286 212-495-1784 • bnymellon.com

1 Citizens Plaza, Riverside, R.I. 02915 800-334-6200 • citizensbank.com

8 9 10

101 Phillips Ave., Suite A, Sioux Falls, S.D. 57104 415-371-2921 • wellsfargo.com

TD Bank NA

Toronto-Dominion Centre, Toronto, Ontario M5K 1A2 416-308-6963 • tdbank.com

111 Pine St., San Francisco, Calif. 94111 415-392-1400 • firstrepublic.com

301 Merritt 7, Norwalk 06851 849-7800 • websteronline.com

550 Seventh Ave., New York, N.Y. 10018 800-964-6000• us.hsbc.com

This list is a sampling of bank presidents who serve banks with locations in the region. If you wish your bank president to be included in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. Note: All financial information was gathered from public bank proxy statements available through bank websites. Numbers reflect data from 2014.

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SPECIAL REPORT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

An immigrant, an entrepreneur, a success BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com

hen Galdino Velasco left his native Oaxaca, Mexico, for Stamford in 1956, he estimates there were 60 Spanish-speaking Hispanics in a community that has now burgeoned to more than 30,000. “It’s booming,” he said of the growing Hispanic population in Stamford. Booming is right — between 2000 and 2010, out of a population of 122,643 Stamford’s Hispanic population grew from 17 percent to 24 percent, more than any other race. Now an accomplished entrepreneur, Velasco is more than an example of the American Dream in action — known as “the unofficial patriarch of the Stamford Latino community” — he is an icon of perseverance and community involvement in the city with 35 years of insight into the changing face of entrepreneurship there. Starting as a landscaper and then as a janitor for the Norma-Hoffman Bearing Corp., Velasco said since the early 1960s he knew he wanted to open a Mexican restaurant. “Unfortunately when I went to the bank to get a loan they said, ‘We do not lend money to open restaurants,’ just like that — flat,” he said. Prejudice might have played a part in his rejection, he said, but he didn’t let it stop him. Working his way up from sweeping the floors at Norma-Hoffman, he worked for the company for more than 20 years, eventually becoming a manager in the company’s import/export division. The achievement was made possible through a lifelong dedication to learning that gave him the ability to speak English and make his way up the corporate ladder as one of the only bilingual speakers in the company, Velasco said. “I arrived here on Sunday, my brother picked me up at Grand Central, on Monday they brought me to school,” he said. “I love the language — I read every day.” Using his pension from the company and savings he had, Velasco cobbled together $5,000 to buy the Atlantic Avenue location where his restaurant stands today. The property initially cost $15,000, and due to favorable terms with the landowner, he was able to pay the rest off in installments of $87 per week.

“We did pretty well in those days,” he said. “In one day we paid the rent, but today is another world.” These days the rents are about $3,000 per month, he said, and are by far the biggest challenge in running his business. “We work seven days, 10 hours a day and still don’t pay the bills on time,” he said. Always a family business, Velasco has run Tacos Guadalajara with the help of his wife, Juana, and his four sons. But with Juana having undergone several surgeries and Velasco himself in his 70s, he is looking to bring investors into his business to reinvigorate it, obtain a liquor license and extend the business’ weekend hours to create more of an entertainment venue than the quaint taqueria currently offers. “It was hard,” he said of the challenge to open a business so long ago. Resources, both financial and physical ,were limited. In those days ingredients for his products were scarce, most of which he and his family had to prepare themselves. “It’s much easier now,” he said, citing resources like the Greater Stamford Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business.” “There are more organizations interested in us,” he said. He also cites Neighbors Link of Stamford, a regional nonprofit that helps immigrants and communities integrate. The organization recently recognized Velasco’s life with the Land of Opportunity award for his accomplishments as an entrepreneur and Mexican-American with a deep involvement in the Stamford community. In addition to running a family business, Velasco founded the Latino Foundation of Stamford in 1999 to recognize the achievements of Hispanics. The organization also runs an annual toy drive, distributing more than 500 toys each year for the last 15 years. He was also recognized for his work as a broadcaster and producer of the first Spanish radio program on WSTC 1400 AM, which aired for 20 years, as well as his efforts to facilitate cultural exchange programs between Stamford and Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico. With education has come power for the Hispanic community in Stamford, and with more education can come more power. That might be the only thing holding back the Hispanic and Latin communities,

Galdino Velasco, owner of Tacos Guadalajara, Stamford’s first Mexican restaurant, has witnessed dramatic changes in Stamford’s Hispanic community, in particular its entrepreneurs, as he has watched the city and population grow since he first arrived in 1956.

which have displayed tremendous work ethic as they’ve integrated into society and become the foundation of the workforce in certain industries, said Fabian Durango, president of the Greater Stamford Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Durango acknowledged the “tremendous” growth in Hispanic entrepreneurs and attributed it to resources organization like the chamber provide, such as seminars on opening a business, acquiring permits, technical education in accounting software courses, proper tax filing and more. “What I have seen in the last 12 years is amazing growth in the Latino-owned businesses, people are not afraid to run a parttime small business to go full time and formalize their business instead of running on the side,” he said. “We have a couple of contractors that went from registering their LLC through the chamber, buying small business insurance, hiring employees and running payroll to having multiple employees, 20 to

30, many company cars earning six digit and seven digits.” Velasco said he got lucky opening his business 35 years ago, with Norma-Hoffman offering supplementary education courses and advancing him through the ranks as well as his financial luck in opening the business. Today, with rents ever-rising and navigating bureaucracies increasingly complex, he said knowledge, funding and the debate surrounding immigration are the biggest impediments for Hispanic entrepreneurs. “They are hardworking people, they come here to work,” he said. “They came through mountains, didn’t eat for a while and walked for days and nights to get where they are now. They will appreciate if you give them a hand and believe me the economy will boom here, but the politicians don’t see it that way. “But that’s their job, I’m not a politician,” he said. “I don’t fit there, I’m more a people person.”

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Thanks to Our Media Partnerships Each spring, as we make our plans for the upcoming fiscal year, we contemplate the success of our recent activities. We strive to always grow and expand our offerings so our members will continue to recognize the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County as a leader in the effort to promote and strengthen the arts and culture sector. We’ve had an exciting year – increased membership, extended programming, expanded marketing and promotional opportunities — and we’re energized to continue on this path. There’s no doubt that a portion of our achievements can be attributed to our media partnerships. Without them, it would be nearly impossible to carry out our work with as much success, and we are so grateful for their ongoing engagement. A huge thank you to Westfair Communications, publisher of the Fairfield County Business Journal, for the weekly FCBuzz page. We’re also grateful for our other media partners: · WPKN for our weekly drive-time promotions and our monthly radio show, “Spotlight on Arts and Culture”; · WSHU for 15-second spots to promote relevant events; · CT Style on WTNH-8 for a bi-monthly spot, giving us a wide geographical reach; · HamletHub for the creation of an FCBuzz page and posting our Twitter feed throughout its Fairfield County HamletHub sites; · CT Hearst Media Group for the ability to post an event per day on its site, using text and images; · Moffly Media for county-wide advertising in various publications; · Venu Magazine for an FCBuzz page to promote our members programs; · CTBites for logo and website link exchange to connect arts and culture with the culinary arts. One of the benefits of membership in the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to be able to take advantage of marketing and promotional opportunities that would not be practical for the individual artist or nonprofit organization with limited resources to secure on their own. Small budgets make it impossible to invest in the necessary marketing to grow and flourish in a competitive market. We are pleased to be able to make this attainable for our members through our ongoing associations, and we appreciate our partners’ dedication to the success of the arts and culture sector in Fairfield County. Angela Whitford, executive director Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

FCBUZZ

Arts & Culture of Fairfield County

Hollywood Allstar Band at the Bijou Following their last two sold-out performances, The Bijou Theatre is proud to announce the return of the Hollywood Allstar Band on Friday, June 5. Don’t miss the chance to see this amazing act at their annual sold-out, standing-roomonly show. The Hollywood Allstars are the brainchild and handpicked supergroup of Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer/keyboardist, and former Epic/CBS recording artist, Steve Gaspár. “I got together a collection of musicians that is really mind-blowing” said Gaspár. “They’ve played with everyone from Stevie Wonder to Sting, The Allman Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow and on and on and on.” With 10 musicians and 10 busy schedules, The Hollywood Allstars are a rare commodity, coming together between tours for ﬂeeting and unforgettable performances. When assembled, The Allstars throw down high-octane rockin’ funk with blazing horns and a crunchy Hammond organ. Featuring an impressive and diverse cast of top-ﬂight musicians The Hollywood Allstars include: “Hollywood” Steve

Gaspár on organ and keys; Timmy Maia and Deena Miller with vocals; Andy Abel on guitar; Dave Anderson on bass; Joel Rosenblatt on drums; Bill Harris on sax; Don Harris on trumpet; John Fumasoli on trombone; and Eddie Torres on percussion. The doors open at 7 p.m. for an 8 p.m. show. Both theater and table seating are available. For more information, visit thebijoutheatre.com or call 203-332-3228.

A World War II Love Story Opens at the Westport Country Playhouse The Westport Country Playhouse stages “And a Nightingale Sang,” by C. P. Taylor, a gently funny and moving portrait of a working-class family in Northern England as the world rushes toward the brink of war in 1939, directed by David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director. It is England on the Eve of WWII. The working-class Stott family spends their days gabbing, singing songs, and soldiering on despite their meager rations. When Helen, the eldest daughter, finds herself unexpectedly courted by a soldier on leave she can’t believe her newfound joy. No man has ever found her of interest. Immediate, touching, and filled with humor, “And a Nightingale Sang” weaves a beautiful story of one family’s perseverance through uncertain times. Playwright C.P. Taylor, author of more than 70 plays, was born in Scotland in 1929 and spent his last 20 years in Northumberland, in Newcastle-on-Tyne. He was closely associated with the Live Theatre Company for which he wrote “And a Nightingale Sang” in 1977. He also wrote “Bring Me Smiles” and “Good.” In 1981, Taylor died suddenly at the age of 52.

Director David Kennedy is in his seventh season as Playhouse associate artistic director. He has directed Playhouse productions each season, including “Suddenly Last Summer,” and “Loot.” He was previously with Dallas Theater Center and was founding artistic director of The Lunar Society in Toronto and Milkman Theatre Group in Halifax, Nova Scotia. For more information and to buy tickets, visit westportplayhouse.org or call the box office at (203) 227-4177.

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Presented by: Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS-FILED Bolling, Albertha and George Bolling, Bridgeport. Filed by Fausto Carusone. $99,767 in favor of Maefair Health Care Center Inc. Property: Building 17, Apt. 39, Success Village Condominium, Bridgeport. Filed May 11. J. Francis Builders LLC, Monroe. Filed by Robert A. Ziegler. $25,000 in favor of East Haven Builders Supply, East Haven. Property: 20 Richmond Drive, Monroe. Filed April 21. Monroe Fro Yo LLC, Monroe. Filed by Philip H. Monagan. $17,000 in favor of 111 Century Plaza LLC. Property: 10 Admiral Drive, Monroe. Filed May 7.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL 390 Westport Ave LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space at 384-04 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $209,873. Filed May 13. A P Construction, contractor for Ferguson Library. Renovate the entrance to an existing commercial space to accommodate handicap access to a nearby building at 96 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. A Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, contractor for Merritt 7 Venture. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space at 101 Merritt 7, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $38,000. Filed May 14.

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

AAA Advantage Carting & Demolition LLC, Stamford, contractor for the city of Stamford. Demolish a cottage on the property of an existing commercial space at 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,800. Filed between May 11 and May 15. Abbey Tent, contractor for Bridgeport Roman Catholic Church. Add temporary tents to an existing commercial space for a special event at 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed May 13. Alam Enterprises LLC, Danbury, contractor for self. Relocate a bathroom and add a dividing wall to an existing commercial space at 2 Germantown Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed April 28. Blue Rock Construction, contractor for Danbury Mall LLC. Perform an interior fit-out of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 7 Backus Ave. Main, Danbury. Estimated cost: $622,000. Filed May 7. Boston Sign, contractor for 1460 Post Road LLC. Add new wall signs to the outside of an existing commercial space at 1460 Post Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,190. Filed May 15. Burndy LLC, Bethel, contractor for self. Construct men’s and women’s locker rooms in an existing commercial space at 185 Grassy Plain St., Bethel. Estimated cost: $234,000. Filed April 28. Caruso, Emilio, contractor for Robert J. Audet, et al. Install gas test on the existing gas lines at 523 Pacific St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. Claris Construction Inc., contractor for 101 East Ridge LLC. Perform an interior fit-out of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 4 Mountainview Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $153,700. Filed April 28. Claris Construction Inc., contractor for 101 East Ridge LLC. Perform an interior fit-out of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 4 Mountainview Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $140,000. Filed April 30. D & A Construction Management, contractor for MSIH LLC. Swap three antennas on an existing commercial space at 30 Buxton Farm Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15.

D & A Construction Management, contractor for Storage Works LLC. Relocate two antennas on an existing commercial space to support a new steel frame at 370 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. E & A, Newtown, contractor for Sand Hill Plaza. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 228 S. Main St., Newtown. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed April 2015. E & A, Newtown, contractor for Sand Hill Plaza. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 228 S. Main St., Newtown. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed April 2015. Equity Builders, contractor for Danbury Office Center. Remove a wall and build an exam room in an existing single-family residence at 27 Hospital Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed May 5. Fairfield University, Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel a gym and a women’s locker room in an existing commercial space at 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $145,000. Filed May 12. Fairfield University, contractor for self. Replace the exterior stairwell in an existing commercial space at 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed May 15.

Pais Built Homes Inc., contractor for 109 Federal Road LLC. Convert a retail store into a juice bar at 109 Federal Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed May 5. Phil’s Main Roofing LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 550 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. RAM Building Group LLC, contractor for FNL Enterprises Inc. Remodel the third floor of an existing commercial space at 1 Elliot Place, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $53,000. Filed May 13. Ridge Construction, contractor for Danbury Mall LLC. Alter the interior of an existing commercial space at 7 Backus Ave. Main, Danbury. Estimated cost: $199,810. Filed May 4. Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury, contractor for self. Replace large windows in an existing commercial space at 220 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed April 27. Seven Yale & Towne LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Set up temporary tents on an existing commercial space for a special event at 699 Canal St., Unit Y7, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15.

Georges Hill Holdings LLC, Bethel, contractor for self. Alter the interior of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 37 Stony Hill Road, Bethel. Estimated cost: $121,500. Filed April 22.

Seventy 2 Cummings Point Road LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Set up temporary tents on an existing commercial space for a special event at 72 Cummings Point Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15.

Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a new sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed between May 11 and May 15.

Sikorski, Gary S., contractor for Stamford Exit 9 III LLC, et al. Replace a dumbwaiter in an existing commercial space at 1 Blachley Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15.

Miller Construction, Baltimore, Md., contractor for Costco Wholesale. Modify the hearing and optical center in an existing commercial space at 779 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed May 11.

Southport Contracting Inc., Southport, contractor for the city of Danbury. Upgrade a women’s locker room in an existing commercial space at 140 South St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $108,644. Filed April 27.

One Hundred Norwalk LLC, Great Neck, N.Y., contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space at 100 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed May 13.

Target, Bethel, contractor for self. Upgrade the electronics and pharmacy department in an existing commercial space at 7 Stony Hill Road, Bethel. Estimated cost: $152,200. Filed April 29.

Trancend Wireless LLC, contractor for 55 Walls Drive LLC. Upgrade and replace the existing antennas on an existing commercial space at 55 Walls Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed May 14. Trancend Wireless LLC, contractor for Natick Sixth Realty Corp. Upgrade and replace the existing antennas on an existing commercial space at 40 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed May 14. Trancend Wireless LLC, contractor for Reservoir Associates LLC. Upgrade and replace the existing antennas on an existing commercial space at 2150 Post Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed May 14. Windmill Enterprises, Newtown, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 30 Pecks Lane, Newtown. Estimated cost: $197,500. Filed April 2015. Wright, Sandra, Redding, contractor for Redding Commons LLC. Add a tent and lights to an existing commercial space for a special event at 406 Redding Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed May 6. Yolen, David, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 9 E. Farm Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed May 13.

RESIDENTIAL Burton, Michael, Newtown, contractor for self. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 22 Washington Ave., Newtown. Estimated cost: $72,940. Filed April 2015.

Chianese, Dominic L., Danbury, contractor for self. Add stairs to the deck of an existing single-family residence at 2 Shore Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $700. Filed May 6. Christianson, Chris, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the singles on an existing singlefamily residence at 86 Bayberry Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $19,380. Filed May 2015. CIL Realty Inc., Newtown, contractor for self. Construct a new deck on the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 10 Steck Drive, Newtown. Estimated cost: $5,500. Filed April 2015. Clark Construction, Ridgefield, contractor for Roger Van Ausdal and Sandra Van Ausdal. Create a mudroom inside the garage of an existing single-family residence at 21 Orchard Drive, Redding. Estimated cost: $76,000. Filed May 12. CLT Development Holdings LLC, contractor for James Durkin. Construct a new two-and one-half story single-family dwelling with an attached two-car garage at 101 Turney Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $436,000. Filed May 13. Color It Gone LLC, contractor for Donald Lee. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 346 Halley Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed May 12. Connecticut Deck Design Inc., Stamford, contractor for Randie Swanberg, et al. Construct and replace a deck on an existing singlefamily residence at 66 Alma Rock Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15.

Campbell, Jessica M. and Richards Campbell, Fairfield, contractor for self. Convert a bedroom, office and bathroom into a master suite in an existing single-family residence at 203 Burroughs Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed May 12.

Conners Development LLC, contractor for George Clark and Elisabeth Clark. Remodel the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 174 Old South Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed May 15.

Chan, Kim E., Bethel, contractor for self. Legalize a half bathroom and two bedrooms in an existing single-family residence at 16 Elgin Ave., Bethel. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed April 14.

Costigan, Seamus J., Stamford, contractor for self. Remove the existing two-family structure at 18 Limerick St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15.

Chapman, Ruth I, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence and extend it into the dining room at 1 Broad St., Unit PH23A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15.

CP IV Waypointe BP I LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 467 West Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed May 14.

Environmental & Civil Engineering For more information Andrew Zlotnick, Senior Vice President 203.374.3748, www.fando.com

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WESTFAIR REPORTER RECEIVES JOURNALISM AWARD Westfair Communications reporter Evan Fallor was awarded a firstplace prize May 21 at the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists Excellence in Journalism contest. Fallor took top honors for general reporting series (circulation: 18,000-40,000) for his series “The Death of Benjamin Seitz” while previously working as the Ridgefield reporter for The News-Times (Danbury). The eight-story series focused on the death of Benjamin Seitz, a 15-month-old Ridgefield toddler who was mistakenly left in a hot

car by his father in July. The toddler was meant to be dropped off at day care in the morning, and his father did not realize he had been in the car all day until after he had left work. The father was eventually charged with negligent homicide. The Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists holds an annual dinner to honor journalists in print, television and online media. This year’s contest received more than 800 entries. Fallor writes for the Westchester County and Fairfield County Business Journals and WAG magazine.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING PARALLEL POST PARTNERS WITH BRIDGEPORT STUDENTS

RICH HONORED BY MILL RIVER PARK COLLABORATIVE Thomas L. Rich, president and CEO of Stamfordbased F.D. Rich Co., was honored by the Mill River Park Collaborative at its annual “Dinner in the Park Gala,” May 7, Mill River Park, 1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Rich has been involved in real estate and

construction – including the revitalization of Stamford – for 35 years and as one of the Mill River Park’s supporters. The Rich Family embraced the vision for the park in its earliest planning stages and has continually supported the efforts to realize this vision.

THE KENNEDY CENTER RECEIVES STATE RECOGNITION Trumbull’s The Kennedy Center, a rehabilitation agency, was recognized by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) for achieving exemplary fidelity status in 2014. Only five of the 30 funded programs in Connecticut attained a score of 115 or above and The Kennedy

Center received the highest score out of agencies that qualified in Fairfield County. The Kennedy Center provides work placement and career development for up to 150 individuals in Bridgeport through DMHAS Work Services, part of Kennedy Employment Services.

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Parallel Post is this year’s restaurant host for the third annual Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science & Technology Education Center’s “Taste of the Season,” Mon., June 8, 6-8 p.m., 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull. Hosted by Chris Molynuex, executive chef of Parallel Post, the event provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their culinary skills and provide preparation support while utilizing the school’s harvested clams, schoolraised tilapia and barramundi and seaweeds. The center provides a rigor-

Parallel Post hosts the Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science & Technology Education Center chef event.

ous education program promoting informed decisions concerning society’s relationship with the

aquatic environment. For more information, call Parallel Post at 203-380-6380.

RELAY FOR LIFE OF FAIRFIELD The 2015 Relay for Life of Fairfield, an initiative to raise funds for The American Cancer Society’s programs, is being held June 6 at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. This year, marking the 30th national anniversary of the initiative, is ex-

pected to draw a crowd of 2,000, including more than 130 teams of children and adults whose lives have been touched by cancer. Team check-in begins at 3 p.m. at the main entrance to the school’s track and field. The

opening ceremony, beginning at 6 p.m., includes speeches by the year’s honorary chairman, cancer survivors Ilene Young and Cameron Yates. For more information or to register, visit relayforlife.org/ fairfieldct.

LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS’ ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL

STUDIO 210 WINS GRAND AWARD

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Ice Cream Social, 2014. Photo courtesy Sarah Grote Photography

Norwalk’s Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is hosting its second annual “Ice Cream Social,” June 14, noon to 4 p.m., Mathews Park, 295 West Ave., Norwalk. Hunter Arton of Wilton and Andy Garfunkel of Norwalk are co-chairmen of the event, which features family-friendly entertainment, including performances

by T.A.T., the Mulkerin School of Irish Dance, Norwalk Academy of Dance, The Grandmas and Grandpas of Wilton, magician and juggler Jason Pipitone, palm reader Jessica Fattahi of Stamford, high-wheelers and more. For more information, visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.

AMERICARES OFFICIALS PARTICIPATE IN AMERICAN EXPRESS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Norwalk-based Studio 210, a design firm with an office in Singapore, won the Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards at the 2015 ASTRID Awards competition, sponsored by Mercomm Inc. The Grand Award winner, titled “Mobile Money,” created by Studio 210 for its MasterCard Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd. client, was named a Gold Award winner in the marketing category, as well. The annual contest, open to international creative design firms, evaluated more than 570 entries from firms in 14 countries. Studio 210 was one of two U.S. firms to receive a Grand Award.

JUNE 5-7 The Stamford Family YMCA Community Theatre Group presents “Anne, The Musical,” 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun., Cloonan Middle School, 11 W. North St. Stamford. To purchase tickets, visit stamfordymca.org/annie.

JUNE 9

Karen Krieger, creative director, Studio 210.

UNITED WAY PILOTS STRONG START Stamford’s United Way of Western Connecticut is piloting its Strong Start Neighborhood Initiative at Park Avenue School in Danbury. The purpose is to connect families with children younger than 5 in the Park Avenue neighborhood with services and to get families involved in the life of the school. Phase 1 began in November and provides funding for play-to-learn playgroups at the school. Addi-

tionally, this phase is also funding a “Transition Night,” providing workshops for families whose children are transitioning from preschool or home to elementary school. Phase 2 of the approach is beginning in the fall, with the launch of “Abriendo Puertas/ Opening Doors” at Park Avenue School, a parent-education program developed by and for Latino parents.

MILLION-DOLLAR PROGRAM HELPS HOMELESS Kate Dischino

Lindsay O’Brien

Three emerging leaders from Stamford-based AmeriCares, an emergency response and global health organization, participated in the seventh annual American Express Leadership Academy, May 17-22, at the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Ariz. The participants spent five days engaged in class discussion, case studies, team exercises and leadership-style evaluations. They included: Kate Dischino, associate director of emergency response, has been on the front lines of emergencies including Hurricane Sandy, Typhoon Haiyan in the

THE FEZ UNDERGOES RENOVATION Stamford’s The Fez, a restaurant and live music locale, prepares for six-week shutdown, beginning May 31 at 11:59 p.m., 227 Summer St., Stamford. The restaurant is scheduled to re-open midsummer.

Marty Zanin

Philippines, Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu and the Nepal earthquake. Lindsay O’Brien, U.S. medical assistant manager, directs the nonprofits program, which supplies more than $85 million in free medicines and supplies to safety net health clinics serving more than five million patients in need. Marty Zanin, director of Latin America and Caribbean partnerships, is responsible for supplying health care facilities in seven countries with more than $90 million in medicines and supplies.

CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE OPENS IN GREENWICH Jeune Arbre, a children’s boutique, held its grand opening in Greenwich, 89 Greenwich Ave. Jeune Arbre, meaning “Little Sapling” in French, features preppy clothing for children, with sizes ranging from four to 16, in addition to a baby line, with toddler sizes joining the collection this fall. For more information, visit jeunearbre.com.

DATES United Way of Coastal Fairfield County is hosting “LIVE UNITED,” a celebration of those who made the organization possible, noon to 2 p.m., Fairfield University, Oak Room, 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. For more information, visit unitedwaycfc.com.

JUNE 10 Women’s Business Development Council and Accion are teaching participants how to access money for their smallbusinesses, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 184 Bedford St., Suite 201, Stamford. For more information, call Paola Hernandez at 203-353-1750. Ridgefield Playhouse features Matt Schofield, named one of the top British blues guitarists by Guitar & Bass magazine, in concert 7:30 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Schofield is teaching a blues guitar master class from 4:30-5:30 p.m. the day of his show. For more information, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

JUNE 13 From left, Maureen Pasko, director of homeless services for the VA Connecticut Healthcare System; Richard Cho, senior policy director of United States Interagency Council on Homelessness; Kellyann Day, CEO of New Reach; and Todd Kipperman, project director of New Reach.

Norwalk-based New Reach Inc., an organization providing emergency shelter for families, launched its Fairfield County housing program at its Norwalk office, bringing best practices in case management for the homeless to all Fairfield County homeless service providers at no cost.

The program is funded through a grant from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and will bring $1 million in resources to service providers throughout Fairfield County.

Ridgefield Playhouse features five-time Grammy Award nominee and guitarist Ottmar Liebert, 8 p.m. with a complimentary wine-tasting in the lobby at 7:15 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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FACTS Cummings, Dina, Fairfield, contractor for self. Elevate an existing singlefamily residence at 600 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $155,000. Filed May 12. D’Arinzo, Daniel, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen and basement in an existing singlefamily residence at 60 Rockrimmon Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,500. Filed between May 11 and May 15. DaSilva, Adriano, Bethel, contractor for self. Construct a two-car garage to include a living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom at 42 Payne Road, Bethel. Estimated cost: $89,780. Filed April 23. Dave Williams Carpentry, Middlebury, contractor for Yvonne Bergman. Add new railings to the deck of an existing single-family residence at 421 Lakeshore Drive, Redding. Estimated cost: $1,100. Filed May 5. Diaconescu, Dan, Newtown, contractor for self. Construct a new accessory apartment at 31 Pole Bridge Road, Newtown. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed April 2015. DiGiorgi Roofing & Siding Inc., Beacon Falls, contractor for Nancy C. Sedlak. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 68 Grassy Plain St., Bethel. Estimated cost: $6,584. Filed April 17. DiGiorgi Roofing & Siding Inc., contractor for Barbara M. Macieski. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 462 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $17,422. Filed May 13. DiPaola, Francine and Frank DiPaola, Newtown, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 3 Daniels Hill Road, Unit 12, Newtown. Estimated cost: $17,600. Filed April 2015. Drury, Todd, Redding, contractor for Eric Duenwald and Rita Duenwald. Replace a deck on the property of an existing single-family residence at 45 High Ridge Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed May 12. Dziejma, Adam, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a second-story addition over the existing master bedroom and bathroom at 12 Olive Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed May 11. Elite Electrical Enterprises Inc., contractor for NRE Development. Perform wiring on the property of an existing single-family residence at 6 Long Meadow Lane, Bethel. Estimated cost: $11,500. Filed April 17. Ernesto, Leon Gambetta, Newtown, contractor for self. Perform additions and renovations to an existing single-family residence at 19 Saw Mill Ridge Road, Newtown. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed April 2015.

Fortier, Katharine and Scott T. Fortier, Bethel, contractor for self. Modify a basement in an existing single-family residence to convert into a storage space at 33 Midway Drive, Bethel. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 27. GMP Painting & Carpentry LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Betsey Gillin. Remove the side solarium and finish the existing wall at 1216 Foxboro Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed May 15. Gray, Robert M., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform alterations on an existing single-family residence to add a garage with a bedroom above at 1144 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. GRC Construction LLC, Newtown, contractor for self. Construct a new house at 34 Cedar Hill Drive, Newtown. Estimated cost: $310,425. Filed April 2015. Greystar Dev. & Construction LP, contractor for Elan Kennedy Flats LLC. Construct a new residential community with 43 units at Kennedy Avenue, Danbury. Estimated cost: $4 million. Filed May 6. Greystar Dev. & Construction LP, contractor for Elan Kennedy Flats LLC. Construct a new residential community with 158 units at Kennedy Avenue, Danbury. Estimated cost: $23.6 million. Filed May 6. Greystar Dev. & Construction LP, contractor for Elan Kennedy Flats LLC. Construct a new residential community with seven units at Kennedy Avenue, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1.8 million. Filed May 6. Greystar Dev. & Construction LP, contractor for Elan Kennedy Flats LLC. Construct a new residential community with six units at Kennedy Avenue, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1.6 million. Filed May 6. Grimaldi, Richard, contractor for self. Convert a screened porch to a mudroom at 196 Mona Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed May 13. Halas, Dale E. Jr., Danbury, contractor for self. Add siding to an existing single-family residence and repair the three-deck railing at 178 White St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,600. Filed May 7.

Hoag, Bruce, Newtown, contractor for self. Add a barn to the property of an existing single-family residence at 2 Holmes Farm Road, Newtown. Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed April 2015. Hoekenga, Tracy, Newtown, contractor for self. Add an in-ground pool to the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 12 Cider Mill Road, Unit 39, Newtown. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 2015. Imperial Shows LLC, contractor for St. Mary’s Carnival. Install temporary tents on a lawn for a special event at 1 School St., Bethel. Estimated cost: $750. Filed April 30. Jones, Dawn, Easton, contractor for self. Add a water heater to an existing single-family residence at 348 Morehouse Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed May 2015. Keane Ideas LLC, contractor for Janet F. Stone. Convert two full bathrooms and add one bathroom to the master bedroom at 10 Winthrop Road, Bethel. Estimated cost: $57,200. Filed April 22. Kerigan’s Roofing Inc., contractor for Margaret Smith and Richard J. Smith. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 1221 Merritt St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $8,020. Filed May 14. Keypoint Builders LLC, contractor for Carl Koeck and Mary Jo Koeck. Convert a garage into a studio and remodel a kitchen, powder room and front porch in an existing singlefamily residence at 555 Redding Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed May 14. Kosakowski, Jozef, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform additions to an existing single-family residence at 84 Willowbrook Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. L A Barnaby & Sons Inc., contractor for Thomas Hagel. Install new vinyl siding to an existing single-family residence at 680 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed May 12. Laurie, Melissa, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the shingles on an existing single-family residence at 211 Cepilar Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed May 2015.

Harmony Builders, contractor for Kathleen McHugh. Elevate and renovate a two-story single-family residence at 448 Pequot Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed May 11.

Leahy’s Fuels Inc., Bridgeport, contractor for Irina G. Battle and William T. Battle. Add fuel tanks to the property of an existing single-family residence at 8 Phillip Drive, Bethel. Estimated cost: $2,400. Filed April 9.

Harrison, Peter, Newtown, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 26 Mount Nebo Road, Newtown. Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed April 2015.

Learitt, David, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the shingles on an existing single-family residence at 248 Center Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $5,200. Filed May 2015.

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FIGURES Lecla Home Improvements LLC, contractor for Michael F. Money. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 401 Fairfield Woods Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed May 11.

Mitchell’s, Danbury, contractor for David Lewson and Beth Lewson. Replace the boiler in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 86 Drummer Lane, Redding. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed April 30.

Ragan, Casey and Ryan Ragan, Newtown, contractor for self. Perform additions and renovations to an existing single-family residence at 12 Meadow Road, Newtown. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed April 2015.

Leibo Brothers Management LLC, contractor for Bright Beginnings Fairfield. Remodel a building to establish a daycare center at 356 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $508,868. Filed May 15.

Mitchell’s, Danbury, contractor for Stanley Greenfield and Jacqueline Greenfield. Install an oil tank in a garage of an existing single-family residence at 59 Farview Farm Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed May 4.

Reisinger, Elizabeth and Stephen A. Reisinger, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add an above-ground pool to the property of an existing single-family residence at 258 Berkeley Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $900. Filed May 11.

Little Mountain Building Co. LLC, Redding, contractor for Torbjorn Johansson and Lena Stark. Pour the foundation for a new single-family residence at 51 Mountain Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed May 13. M&M Construction LLC, Wilton, contractor for Koletsky. Add a rear deck with landing and stairs to an existing single-family residence at 3 Hillcrest Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed May 15. Maher, Elizabeth, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the shingles on an existing single-family residence at 53 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $7,865. Filed May 2015. Malerba, James S., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a garage on the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 1304 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. Marino, Joseph, Fairfield, contractor for John Medley. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 3 Seir Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed May 14. Marlin, Marilyn, Newtown, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 301 S. Main St., Unit 49, Newtown. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed April 2015. Maurello, Brian, Newtown, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 15 Eden Hill Road, Newtown. Estimated cost: $5,500. Filed April 2015. McAleese, Alina and Edward McAleese, Norwalk, contractor for self. Fit-out a four-seasons room with a roof deck at 1 Burlington Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed May 15. McCauley, Thomas, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the shingles on an existing singlefamily residence at 49 Gate Ridge Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $9,625. Filed May 2015. Michele, De Pan Filis, Easton, contractor for self. Demolish a pool at an existing single-family residence at 215 Judd Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed May 2015.

MJ Black Designs LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Jon Christopher Hocker. Remodel the second-floor bathroom of an existing single-family residence at 45 Picketts Ridge Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed May 5. Moody, William and Meaghan Moody, Newtown, contractor for self. Add an in-ground pool to the property of an existing single-family residence at 16 Hoseye Coach, Newtown. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 2015. MR Remodeling, Bethel, contractor for Eric Ceciliano and Rivera Marie. Renovate a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 17 Bethpage Drive, Bethel. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed April 9. Murren Kane Construction, Georgetown, contractor for Jonathan Tessler. Remove the existing deck and replace with a screened porch at 66 Peaceable St., Redding. Estimated cost: $22,500. Filed April 30. Nejame & Sons, Danbury, contractor for Roy Walder and Donna Walder. Remove and fill in an in-ground pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 12 Great Pond Lane, Redding. Estimated cost: $8,240. Filed May 7. Neubert, Christopher, Easton, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 30 Wimbleton Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $18,350. Filed May 2015. Nimkoff, Sian and Robert Nimkoff, Newtown, contractor for self. Construct a new house at 65 Platts Hill Road, Newtown. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed April 2015. Noren, Adam B., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 321 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. Norman, Gruener, Bethel, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 51 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed April 10. O’Brien, Katherine, Norwalk, contractor for self. Demolish an existing single-family residence and replace the attached car garage at 75 Crooked Trail Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed May 14.

Richter, Ronald F., contractor for 52 North Street LLC. Replace windows and sidings at an existing single-family residence at 52 North St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed May 5. Ridge Remodeling LLC, contractor for Tayna Barlett. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 7 Andrews St., Bethel. Estimated cost: $9,600. Filed April 17. Risoli, Christine and Matthew Risoli, Newtown, contractor for self. Perform additions and renovations to an existing single-family residence at 42 Queen St., Newtown. Estimated cost: $241,609. Filed April 2015. RMS Bethel LLC, Bethel, contractor for self. Construct a one-family duplex with a kitchen, dining room, family room, laundry room, foyer and a twocar garage at 44 Copper Square Drive, Bethel. Estimated cost: $173,600. Filed April 15. RMS Bethel LLC, Bethel, contractor for self. Construct a one-family duplex with a kitchen, dining room, family room, laundry room, foyer and a twocar garage at 46 Copper Square Drive, Bethel. Estimated cost: $173,600. Filed April 15. Roof Diagnostics Solar and Electric of Connecticut LLC, contractor for Manuel A. Pinho, et al. Install roofmounted solar panels on an existing single-family residence at 342 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,302. Filed between May 11 and May 15. Roof Diagnostics Solar and Electric of Connecticut LLC, Spring Lake, N.J., contractor for Doris Frotakis. Install solar panels and a micro inverter on an existing single-family residence at 120 Old Belden Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,651. Filed May 11. Roof Diagnostics Solar and Electric, contractor for John B. Degross Jr. and Joyce Ann Degross. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 19 Hamilton Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $37,367. Filed April 30. Roof Diagnostics Solar and Electric, contractor for Nicholas D. Zaffing. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 11 High Ridge Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $23,070. Filed April 30.

FACTS Rosasdiaz, Julio A., Danbury, contractor for self. Close an existing garage door at 17 Blackberry Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $500. Filed May 5. Rosow, Christopher, contractor for Ward K. Horton and Alexa B. Horton. construct a new one-story pool house with a full bathroom at 2821 Congress St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed May 12. Ross Solar Group, Danbury, contractor for Paul Schreiner. Install solar systems on the property of an existing single-family residence at 45 Sunset Hill Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed May 7. Sanddollar Development LLC, contractor for John Daut. Pour the foundation for a new two- and onehalf story single-family residence with a two-vehicle carport beneath at 237 Pratt St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed May 14. Sandoval, Jovany and Llangari Mir, Danbury, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 70 Topstone Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed April 28. Santilli Fuel, contractor for Brian L. Healy and Kim A. Healy. Replace an oil tank in an existing single-family residence at 10 Tremont Ave., Bethel. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed April 30. Sasaki, Alvin Tomio, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Build a screened-porch addition to an existing single-family residence at 264 Red Fox Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. Schirmer, Joseph D., contractor for self. Tear off three layers of an existing single-family residence and reroof at 26 Cedar Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed May 6. Schroeder, Henning, Redding, contractor for self. Alter the kitchen, bathroom and front stoop of an existing single-family residence at 63 Sherman Turnpike, Redding. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed April 30. Schweitzer, Seth, Newtown, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 14 Poplar Drive, Newtown. Estimated cost: $14,230. Filed April 2015. Setti Construction, Norwalk, contractor for Arthur Gottlieb. Add a garage extension to an existing singlefamily residence at 32 Noah’s Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed May 11. Shore and Country Partners LLC, contractor for Carolyn F. Gilroy, et al. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 401 Carroll Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed May 14.

Silva, Aparecida and Carlos Silva, contractor for self. Construct a pool enclosure, including a mechanical room, sauna room and half bath attached to an existing single-family residence at 8 Aunt Pattys Lane East, Bethel. Estimated cost: $90,500. Filed April 28. Simply Baths Inc., Monroe, contractor for John R. Moore. Remodel full bathrooms in a condominium unit at 320 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 45, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. Sippin Energy Products, Monroe, contractor for Wayne Andrew and Madeline Andrew. Replace the oil tank in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 101 Sport Hill Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $3,200. Filed May 5. Sippin Energy Products, Monroe, contractor for Gerald Cammarota and Laura Cammarota. Replace the oil tank in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 59 Wood Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $1,700. Filed May 11. Skyline Solar LLC, contractor for Syed Haider and Saima Haider. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 41 Apollo Road, Bethel. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed April 9. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Axel Walther. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 11 Dr. Aaron B. Samuels, Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,974. Filed April 28. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Mary C. Hemphill. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 21 Governors Lane, Bethel. Estimated cost: $29,370. Filed April 22. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Aun A. Singapore and Saranya Singapore. Install roof-mounted solar panels on an existing single-family residence at 346 Acorn Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $11,586. Filed May 12. Solar City, Rocky Hill, contractor for Fabrizio Bottero and Mary Bottero. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 687 Redding Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $6,463. Filed May 13. Solar City, Rocky Hill, contractor for Kurt Houser and Dina Houser. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 19 Pheasant Ridge Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $36,660. Filed May 13. Solar City, Rocky Hill, contractor for Gary Bunce and Lisa Bunce. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 104 Seventy Acre Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $15,863. Filed May 13.

Solvit Home Services, Plainville, contractor for Lauren Fox. Install a boiler in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 55 Deacon Abbott Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $8,200. Filed April 30. Soni, Chirag D. and Pooja Adatia, Norwalk, contractor for self. Finish the basement, TV room, walls and ceilings in an existing single-family residence at 3 Twin Ledges Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed May 11. Soter, Peter D., contractor for Thomas H. Richards, et al. Install roofmounted solar panels on an existing single-family residence at 219 Southfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between May 11 and May 15. Spano Contracting Co LLC, contractor for the city of Danbury. Strip and reroof five buildings at 123-127 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed May 6. Stanley Construction LLC, contractor for the city of Danbury Housing Authority. Remove and replace bath fixtures and outlets at Lake Avenue, Danbury. Estimated cost: $26,637. Filed April 27. Stanley Construction LLC, contractor for the city of Danbury Housing Authority. Remove and replace bath fixtures and outlets at Lake Avenue, Danbury. Estimated cost: $26,637. Filed April 27. Stanley Construction LLC, contractor for the city of Danbury Housing Authority. Remove and replace bath fixtures and outlets at Lake Avenue, Danbury. Estimated cost: $26,637. Filed April 27. Stanley Construction LLC, contractor for the city of Danbury Housing Authority. Remove and replace bath fixtures and outlets at Lake Avenue, Danbury. Estimated cost: $26,637. Filed April 27. Stephen, Richard, contractor for Richard J. Libero, et al. Convert a full bathroom into a half bathroom with laundry at 133 Cardinal St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed May 12. Stoddart, Grant, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Install a standby generator in an existing single-family residence at 156 Intervale Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,250. Filed between May 11 and May 15. Strolin’s Remodeling LLC, contractor for Alan Weaver. Re-side an existing single-family residence at 16 Hoyt Road, Bethel. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 30. Stuart, Teresa and James Stuart, Norwalk, contractor for self. Extend the existing rear deck and relocate the stairs on an existing single-family residence at 12 Raymond Terrace, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed May 13.

FIGURES Sunrise Construction Corp., contractor for NPR Heritage LLC. Repair fire damage to an apartment at 4 Cottage St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed May 5. T & T Complete Landscaping, contractor for ERGS Konover Outlook Holdings. Repair water damage to a single-family residence at 2 Sandpit Road, Building 53, Danbury. Estimated cost: $145,000. Filed May 5. T & T Complete Landscaping, contractor for ERGS Konover Outlook Holdings. Repair water damage to a single-family residence at 2 Sandpit Road, Building 53, Danbury. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed May 5. Talwar, Mehak and Meenu Talwar, Bethel, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing singlefamily residence at 3 Meadow Lane, Bethel. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed April 22. Timmel, Caryl and William Timmel, Newtown, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 67 Riverside Road, Newtown. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed April 2015. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for self. Convert an existing half bathroom into a full bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 44 Great Hill Drive, Bethel. Estimated cost: $3,590. Filed April 9. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for self. Convert a basement half bathroom into a full bathroom at 8 Lockwood Circle, Bethel. Estimated cost: $3,590. Filed April 27. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for self. Add a retaining wall to an existing single-family residence at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $12,540. Filed April 30. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for self. Construct a new four-unit townhouse at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $975,801. Filed May 7. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage and an attached deck at 33 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $275,835. Filed May 7. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage and an attached deck at 35 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $197,580. Filed May 7. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage and an attached deck at 37 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $226,551. Filed May 7.

Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage and an attached deck at 39 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $275,835. Filed May 7. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for self. Construct two mailbox kiosks at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed May 5. Tompkins, Wayne, Danbury, contractor for Jaclyn Hatcher. Add a deck extension to an existing single-family residence at 15 Scuppo Road, Unit 903, Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed May 4. Totilo, Frank J., Jr., Danbury, contractor for self. Build a deck on the side and rear of an existing singlefamily residence at 140 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed May 7. Vescey, Russell, Easton, contractor for self. Demolish barn footings on the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 75 Honeysuckle Hill Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed May 2015. Vima Construction LLC, contractor for Mitchell C. Miszewski and Marie B. Miszewski. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 4 Quaker Ridge Road, Bethel. Estimated cost: $16,923. Filed April 17. Walencik, Vickie A., Danbury, contractor for self. Legalize the roof and add siding to an existing single-family residence at 4 Queens Court, Danbury. Estimated cost: $24,600. Filed May 5. Waterman Electric, contractor for Antonio P. Alvarez and Dorothy E. Alvarez. Change electrical services in an existing single-family residence at 13 Colonial Drive, Bethel. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed April 30. White, Susan F., Bethel, contractor for self. Add an above-ground pool to the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 1-A Fawn Road, Bethel. Estimated cost: $4,800. Filed April 17. Williams, Maryann C. and William E. Charles, Danbury, contractor for self. Add a detached garage to the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 52 Shady Lane, Danbury. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed April 27. Wilson, Oliver, Westport, contractor for Mark Brookfield. Renovate an existing single-family residence and expand the porch at 46 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $900,000. Filed May 14.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT 288 Knowlton Street LLC, Fairfield. Filed by the Water Pollution Control Authority of the city of Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for water services provided. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $1,202, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Case no. FBT-cv15-6050043-S. Filed May 15. Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut PC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by James Freeman, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Silver, Golub & Teitell, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly perform radiology studies on the plaintiff and missed the plaintiff’s hematoma in his back. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered emotional distress and severe pain. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs as well as attorney’s fees, costs and any other relief the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049895-S. Filed May 11. Emcare Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by William Sacks, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lewis Chimes, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that he had been promised a signing bonus when he agreed to be employed by the defendants. A criminal had allegedly been admitted to the hospital where the plaintiff worked. An employee of the defendants allegedly posted about the crime on Facebook. The defendant allegedly blamed the Facebook posting on the plaintiff and fired him without paying his signing bonus. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $15,000, attorney’s fees, punitive damages and such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049920-S. Filed May 11.

Winters, Jean, Redding, contractor for self. Remove a shed from the property of an existing single-family residence at 85 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding. Estimated cost: $500. Filed May 12.

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FACTS Glocalt Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Gregory Moran, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rosenberg & Press, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he was hired by the defendant as a security guard. A pit bull bit the plaintiff while he was on the job, causing damages, allegedly due to the negligence of the defendant in instructing the plaintiff on how to deal with the animal. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $15,000 and such other and further relief as the court deems fair and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6050029-S. Filed May 14. Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by CPCS LLC, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carl A. Glas, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for snowplowing services provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $17,148, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims damages greater than $2,500 but less than $15,000, interest and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049901-S. Filed May 11. Jenhar Associates LLC, Wilton. Filed by the Water Pollution Control Authority of the city of Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for water services provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $1,679, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Case no. FBT-cv15-6050059-S. Filed May 15. Nationwide General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Omotayo B. Obisesan, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rodie and Connolly 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 money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049935-S. Filed May 12. Nazario P & R Construction, Waterbury. 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 defendant alleging that it had not paid for a promissory note provided by the plaintiff. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $15,000, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as the court shall deem just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049909-S. Filed May 11.

Progressive Direct Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Rashun Frasier, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael J. Rosnick, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049939-S. Filed May 12.

The Stop and Shop Supermarket Company LLC, Hartford. Filed by Sonia Clark, Rockaway, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Perkins & Associates, Woodbridge. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a slippery surface in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to keep the floor in a safe enough condition to be able to walk. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-cv15-6050037-S. Filed May 15.

Real Home Restoration & Remodeling LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Rita Galbo, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Eugene A. Skowronski. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they performed construction work on the plaintiff’s home in an unprofessional manner. The plaintiff paid them $31,608 for the work, yet the value of the remodeling is allegedly only worth $7,000. The plaintiff claims money damages, punitive damages and such other and further relief as the court man deem proper and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6050015-S. Filed May 14.

Tropical Express LLC, Southfield, Mich. Filed by Connecticut Tank Removal Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Louis J. Bonsangue LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for emergency-spill services provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $7,497, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims damages greater than $15,000, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049981-S. Filed May 13.

Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, Hartford. Filed by Hilario Fernandez and Yamayra Fernandez, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rodie and Connolly PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that Hilario Fernandez 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. Yamayra Fernandez is suing for loss of consortium. The plaintiffs claim money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049979-S. Filed May 13. Surgical Care Affiliates Inc., et al., Deerfield, Ill. Filed by Michael A. Palmer II, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they administered general anesthesia to plaintiff’s father. The surgical assistant allegedly pressed against the blood-pressure cuff, causing the reading to drop on the blood-pressure monitor, whereupon the defendant negligently administered a bolus of lidocaine, a toxic agent, by accident. As a result the plaintiff’s father died. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs as well as attorney’s fees, costs and any other relief the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6049937-S. Filed May 12.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Olive Garden Restaurant, Cheshire. Filed by Kevin Metzker, Southport, N.C. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kernan, Scully & McDonald LLP, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped on a floor due to spilled salad dressing in a restaurant owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to keep the floor in a safe condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and any such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-cv15-6017337-S. Filed May 12. Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, Hartford. Filed by Kelly Kennard, Sherman. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rome, Clifford, Katz & Koerner LLP. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she was hit by an unknown underinsured motorist while walking and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. DBD-cv15-6017345-S. Filed May 14.

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E.F. Nesta and Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by Investment Retrievers Inc., El Dorado Hills, Calif. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wayne C. Gerlt, South Windsor. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for a line of credit provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $18,259, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Case no. FST-cv15-6025317-S. Filed May 13.

Bank of America NA, et al. Filed by Alexis & Co. LP. Plaintiff’s attorney: Self-representing, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they sold a mortgage to Nationstar LLC, which refused to honor the modification agreement in the loan. The defendants allegedly imposed forced-place insurance and caused the plaintiffs to foreclose. The plaintiff claims an order offering the property for sale, costs, compensatory damages, punitive damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00724-SRU. Filed May 14.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Montgomeryville, Pa. Filed by Richard Sternberg. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. 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 money damages in excess of $15,000, costs and such other relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6025315-S. Filed May 13. Marie’s Liquors LLC, Stamford. Filed by J & G Realty LLC, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark F. Katz, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant alleging that it occupied a premise owned by the plaintiff for 15 months without paying rent. A judge allegedly found the use and occupancy of the premise to be $9,250 a month but ordered the plaintiff to pay $3,500 a month. The plaintiff claims damages. Case no. FST-cv15-6025333-S. Filed May 15. The TJX Companies Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Mary Barbeau, Southport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ury & Moskow LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a Halloween metal archway display, which fell on her in a store owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This accident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to set the display up in a safe manner. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and any such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-cv15-6025311-S. Filed May 12.

Conair Corp., Stamford. Filed by Mary Ahrens, Wilton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mitchell & Sheahan PC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this family medical leave act suit against the defendant alleging that it terminated the plaintiff’s employment when she tried to exercise her rights to have surgery. The plaintiff claims prejudgment interest, postjudgment interest, attorney’s fees, costs, liquidated damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00716-SRU. Filed May 13. Green Tree Mortgage Servicing LLC, St. Paul, Minn. Filed by Margaret Cruz and Jose Cruz, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Maney & Gordon P.A., Tampa, Fla. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this truth in lending suit against the defendant alleging that it serviced a mortgage loan to the plaintiffs. The defendant allegedly incorrectly allocated the plaintiffs’ payments, causing escrow deficiencies on their mortgage loan to appear and charged for forced-placed flood insurance policies. The defendant allegedly paid duplicative property taxes against the mortgage, which the plaintiffs had already paid and made harassing phone calls to the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs claim statutory damages, actual damages, attorney’s fees, punitive damages, costs, interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00714-AWT. Filed May 12. J.A.M. Construction LLC, et al., Trumbull. Filed by the trustees of The IUOE Local 478 Annuity Fund, et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert M. Cheverie & Associates PC, East Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee retirement suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to pay the balance owed under the collective bargaining agreement. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payments. The plaintiff claims $38,000 in monetary damages, interest, liquidated damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00701-JCH. Filed May 11.

Metro-North Railroad Co., New York, N.Y. Filed by Gaetano Parete, Wallingford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cahill & Perry PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he was employed by the defendant and performed work on the railroad owned by the defendant. The truck that the plaintiff was in allegedly lurched to accelerate out of the interlocking, causing the plaintiff to be thrown out onto the tracks. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00717-RNC. Filed May 13. PMA Capital Insurance Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Filed by Select Insurance Co. Plaintiff’s attorney: Day Pitney LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance contract suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiff insured and indemnified two insurance companies, which insured an accounting firm. The defendant allegedly reinsured the plaintiff and failed to pay its share. The plaintiff claims $1.1 million in monetary damages, compensatory damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00715-JAM. Filed May 12. PSM Industries, Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. Filed by At Broad Street Partners LLC, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gordon & Haffner, Harrison, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiff sold them shares in a company. The defendant delivered a promissory note to the plaintiff. The defendant allegedly made false allegations and demanded indemnification. The defendant allegedly intends not to pay the full amount owed. The plaintiff claims damages, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00729-RNC. Filed May 14. Viridian Energy Inc., et al., Stamford. Filed by Lawrence H. Lempert. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brenner, Saltzmann & Wallman, New Haven. The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they misrepresented energy contracts to consumers. The defendant allegedly offered power service at a low-teaser rate then switched to a variable rate. The variable rate was allegedly misrepresented as being lower than the utility supply rate and based on market prices. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, pre-judgment interest, postjudgment interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00703-VLB. Filed May 11.

FACTS DEEDS

COMMERCIAL 1700 Park Ave LLC, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Seller: 1700 Park Avenue LLC, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Property: 1700 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed May 11. 2854 Fairfield NavCapMan LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Stoligan Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 2852-2856 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed May 12. 9 Francis Realty Inc., Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Teizeira’s LLC, Danbury. Property: 9 Francis J. Clarke Circle, Bethel. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed May 4. Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, Bridgeport. Seller: Rose Holland and Robin Holland Buchanan, Newtown. Property: Stepney Camp Inc., Map 3458, Newtown. Amount: $40,000. Filed May 11. BALP LLC, Easton. Seller: Dianne Somin, Easton. Property: Lot 3, Map 651, Easton. Amount: $497,000. Filed May 14. Blanchette Contractors LLC, Shelton. Seller: John W. Gordon, Shelton. Property: 39 Richards Drive, Monroe. Amount: $100,000. Filed April 21.

Fritz, Tula C. and Antonio R. Ramos, Bridgeport. Grantor: Antonio R. Ramos, Bridgeport. Property: 3233 Main St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed May 12.

McCue, Gregory and Frank McCue, Bethel. Grantor: Frank McCue and Tamarah McCue, Bethel. Property: 42-44 Granite Drive, Bethel. For no consideration paid. Filed May 15.

Restart Homes LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Desruisseaux Badio, Bridgeport. Property: 183 Denver Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $35,000. Filed May 11.

Garay, Hortencia and William Garay Jr., Bridgeport. Grantor: Hortencia Garay, Bridgeport. Property: 12 Elmsford Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed May 11.

Mitchell, Lucille H., Norwalk. Grantor: Nancy M. Busak, New Canaan. Property: 22 Center Trail, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed May 13.

Spaz Property LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Dallas, Texas. Property: 177 Virginia Ave., Unit 282, Bridgeport. Amount: $42,000. Filed May 11.

Gillespie, Rosemary T., Monroe. Grantor: Richard Grabowski, Monroe. Property: 11 N. Hillside Lane, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed April 28.

QUIT CLAIM

Guman, Jennifer N. and Michael G. Guman, Newtown. Grantor: Jennifer G. Guman, Newtown. Property: 38 Main St., Newtown. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 4.

Adams, Christiana Oliveira and Edward Eugene Adams, Newtown. Grantor: Edward E. Adams, Newtown. Property: 6 Hillcrest Drive, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed May 8. Aliaga, Irene M., Newtown. Grantor: Jenny M. Aliaga and Rosman Calle, Newtown. Property: Lot 2, Map 3320, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed May 5.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Philadelphia, Pa. Seller: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 21 Bridge End Farm Lane, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed May 7.

Azzam, Diane M. and Hani T. Azzam, Easton. Grantor: Hani T. Azzam, Easton. Property: 15 Lucielle Drive, Easton. Amount: $10. Filed April 23.

JCW Real Estate LLC, Stamford. Seller: 210-212 Pearl Street LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 210-212 Pearl St., Bridgeport. Amount: $260,000. Filed May 12. JHO Realty LLC, Monroe. Seller: Donald Miressi and Carolyn C. Miressi, Monroe. Property: 203 Jockey Road, Monroe. Amount: $260,000. Filed May 4. National Residential Nominee Services Inc., Washington, D.C. Seller: Carl S. Cardell and Deborah G. Cardell, Newtown. Property: 5 Oak Ridge Drive, Newtown. Amount: $760,000. Filed May 8.

Gardner, Kristin M. and Thomas G. Keyes, Fairfield. Grantor: Thomas G. Keyes and Kristin G. Keyes, Fairfield. Property: 50 Fairfield Place, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed May 11.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 55 Baker St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed May 13.

CCM Property One LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Dorene S. Suggs, Norwalk. Property: 25 Chestnut St., Unit 3J, Norwalk. Amount: $175,000. Filed May 15.

Green Day Construction LLC, Stamford. Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 65 Overland Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $147,143. Filed May 14.

FIGURES

National Transfer Services LLC, Texas. Seller: John Ashielfie and Heather Ashielfie, Newtown. Property: Cold Spring Road, Map 5288, Newtown. Amount: $376,000. Filed May 6.

Armstrong, Suzanne C. and Sean M. Armstrong, Easton. Grantor: Sean Middleton Armstrong and Suzanne C. Armstrong, Easton. Property: 500 Rock House Road, Easton. Amount: $1. Filed April 23.

Green Day Construction LLC, Stamford. Seller: Propel Financial LLC, San Antonio, Texas. Property: 59 Griffin Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $85,000. Filed May 11.

Bengtson, Eric, Newtown. Grantor: Elizabeth Cooper, Newtown. Property: 26 Aunt Park Lane, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed May 11. Boccanfuso, Cristina and George Boccanfuso, Norwalk. Grantor: Christina Boccanfuso, Norwalk. Property: 50 Aiken St., Unit 284, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed May 14. Boccanfuso, Cristina and George Boccanfuso, Norwalk. Grantor: Christina Boccanfuso and George Boccanfuso, Norwalk. Property: 2 Dorset Road, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed May 14. Capiali, Josephine S., Monroe. Grantor: Peter Mathias, Monroe. Property: 32 Indian Hill Road, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed May 11. Cappiello, Evelyn, Norwalk. Grantor: Evelyn Cappiello, Norwalk. Property: 117 Rowayton Woods Drive, Unit 44, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed May 11.

Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Inc. Bridgeport. Grantor: City of Bridgeport. Property: 63 Waldorf Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed May 13. Hauser, Rory, Fairfield. Grantor: Gretchen Hauser, Coeur D’Alene, Ind. Property: 268 Alma Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed May 13. Jay, Jeremy, Bethel. Grantor: Sherry Tavella, Bethel. Property: 18 Cherry Lane, Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed May 15. Keane, Brenda, Newtown. Grantor: Brenda Keane, Newtown. Property: 2 Gopher Road, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed May 11. Kimball Development LLC, Monroe. Grantor: 10 Main Street LLC, Monroe. Property: Parcel F, 2 Victoria Drive, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed May 6. Klebe, David E., Bluffton, S.C. Grantor: David E. Klebe and Sharon A. Klebe, Bluffton, S.C. Property: 20 Pequot Court, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed May 6. Klebe, Sharon E. and David E. Klebe, Bluffton, S.C. Grantor: David E. Klebe, Bluffton, S.C. Property: 20 Pequot Court, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed May 6. Kurzenberger, Deirdre and Eric T. Kurzenberger, Fairfield. Grantor: Eric T. Kurzenberger and Deirdre Kurzenberger, Fairfield. Property: 30 Cummings Ave., Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed May 14. Malhotra, Rita, Danbury. Grantor: Rita Malhotra, Bethel. Property: 104 Rockwell Road, Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed May 6. Markiewicz, Mary, Norwalk. Grantor: Carmella Constance Santo, Norwalk. Property: 4 Marian Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed May 13.

Mulligan, William M., Bridgeport. Grantor: Webster Bank NA, Cheshire, N.H. Property: 76 Lance Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $102,000. Filed May 14. Murphy, Gloria B. and Frances Argay, Fairfield. Grantor: Gloria B. Murphy and Paul J. Murphy, Fairfield. Property: Parcel C, Map 3571, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed May 13. Nelson, Jeffrey, Monroe. Grantor: Jeffrey Nelson and Elisa Nelson, Monroe. Property: 32 Patmar Drive, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed May 8. Nielsen, Debra A., Monroe. Grantor: Jeffrey Nelson, Shelton. Property: 328 Webb Circle, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed May 11.

Rugas, Luisa, Bridgeport. Grantor: Nelson M. Ribas, Monroe. Property: Jans Construction, Map 1830, Monroe. Amount: $10. Filed April 21. Salvas, Alice D., Fairfield. Grantor: Ernest E. Salvas, Monroe. Property: 379 Main St., Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed May 13. Schmidt-Shaw, Jennifer L., Bethel. Grantor: Tiffany L. Shaw, Bethel. Property: 45A Plumbtree Road, Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed May 7. Slater, Melissa J. and Matthew J. Slater, White Plains, N.Y. Grantor: Matthew J. Slater, White Plains, N.Y. Property: Unit 702, The Maritime Condominium, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed May 11. U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Oklahoma, City. Grantor: Bank of America NA, Simi Valley, Calif. Property: 60 Taylor Ave., Bethel. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 4. Unger, Mary C., Monroe. Grantor: Louis Anthony Unger III, Southbury. Property: 15 Evergreen Lane, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed May 6.

Optimum Asset Management LLC, Chapel Hill, N.C. Grantor: ATFH Real Property LLC, Tequesta, Fla. Property: 150-152 Shelton St., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed May 13.

Wang, Ou, Bridgeport. Grantor: Ou Wang and Mei Jin Zheng, Bridgeport. Property: 320 Fiske Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed May 13.

OWB REO LLC, Austin, Texas. Grantor: OneWest Bank F.S.B., Austin, Texas. Property: 680 Ogden St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed May 13.

Weinstein, Stuart M., Fairfield. Grantor: Coleen Weinstein, Fairfield. Property: 176 Birchwood Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed May 12.

Pascale, Marie and Martin Pascale, Monroe. Grantor: Martin Pascale, Monroe. Property: 128 Old Castle Drive, Monroe. For no consideration paid. Filed April 21.

Widdows, Karen L. and Lori M. Petrillo, Monroe. Grantor: Lori M. Petrillo, Monroe. Property: 78 Gay Bower Road, Monroe. For no consideration paid. Filed May 13.

Passaro, Linda, Bethel. Grantor: Juan S. Schrader, Newtown. Property: 22 High St., Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed May 4.

Williams, Carl L., Bridgeport. Grantor: Angela D. Williams, Bridgeport. Property: 165 Pinepoint Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed May 11.

Peluso, Lucretia, Norwalk. Grantor: Bernard Peluso, Wolcott, N.H. Property: Lot 38, Section D, Norwalk. Amount: $10,000. Filed May 12.

Woodies, Jini S., Newtown. Grantor: John M. Ruffe Jr., Newtown. Property: Lots 145 and 146, Map 8256, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed May 6.

REI Holdings, Chapel Hill, N.C. Grantor: Optimum Asset Management LLC, Chapel Hill, N.C. Property: 150-152 Shelton St., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed May 13.

RESIDENTIAL

Riccobono, Suzanne E. and James R. Riccobono, Southport. Grantor: Suzanne Riccobono and James Riccobono, Southport. Property: 1400 Mill Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed May 11. Rivera, Tamara Y., Bridgeport. Grantor: Edgard C. Loyola, Bridgeport. Property: 120 Kent Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed May 11. Rodgers, Karen, Bethel. Grantor: Robyn Rodgers Paulette, Asheville, N.C. Property: 218 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 7.

Accumanno, Christopher John, Fairfield. Seller: Christine A. Mayers, Winston Salem, N.C. Property: 1463 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $285,000. Filed May 13. Adamson, Athena T. and Daniel J. Adamson, Easton. Seller: Jeremy Barnum and Caitlin Macy, New York, N.Y. Property: 285 Redding Road, Easton. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed April 29. Afifi, Salma and Ibrahim Said, Easton. Seller: Daniel J. Farrone, Easton. Property: 8 Heritage Drive, Easton. Amount: $557,284. Filed May 1. Altavilla, Jacqueline, Norwalk. Seller: Aiken Street Development LLC, Stamford. Property: Unit 67A of Silver Ledge Townhouses, Norwalk. Amount: $839,000. Filed May 11.

Dean, Tracy W. and Frank L. Dean, Norwalk. Seller: Richard Peter Beck and Kenneth Bertsch, Norwalk. Property: 33 N. Water St., Unit 803, Norwalk. Amount: $690,000. Filed May 15. Demaio, Nicholas J., Fairfield. Seller: Mary T. Walsh, Fairfield. Property: 175 Szost Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $447,500. Filed May 15. Dominguez IV, Manuel, Shelton. Seller: Craig LaManna and Paola Lopez, Bridgeport. Property: 155 Lakeside Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $173,000. Filed May 12. D’Ostilio, Laura C. and Anthony P. D’Ostilio, Monroe. Seller: Carolyn Biddle St. John, Monroe. Property: 239 Stanley Road, Monroe. Amount: $254,000. Filed May 13. Duncan, Christopher H., Norwalk. Seller: Lauren E. Adams, Trumbull. Property: 6 Silvermine Ave., Unit 1, Norwalk. Amount: $190,000. Filed May 14. Dunn Jr., William R., Trumbull. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Manchester, N.H. Property: 8 Bari Drive, Newtown. Amount: $200,000. Filed May 6. Dunning, Christopher J., Bridgeport. Seller: John Andrew Bacher, Bridgeport. Property: Lots 244 and 245, Texas Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $117,500. Filed May 12. Dupinac, Frank J. Jr., Fairfield. Seller: Austin Fang, Fairfield. Property: 145 Mayfair Road, Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed May 11. Eaton, Stefania R. and George J. Eaton, Fairfield. Seller: Helen Asanoff, Fairfield. Property: Lot 17, Kalan Manor, Fairfield. Amount: $390,000. Filed May 11. Elstein, Bruce, Trumbull. Seller: Arthur R. Belanger and Catherine K. Belanger, Monroe. Property: 126 Josies Ring Road, Monroe. Amount: $50,000. Filed May 13. Esteves, Alfredo, Bridgeport. Seller: Charles B. Conners and Melissa E. Conners, Bethel. Property: 81 Payne Road, Bethel. Amount: $191,000. Filed May 15. Faifman, Inna and Mikhail Faifman, Norwalk. Seller: 153 East Rocks Road LLC, Norwalk. Property: 153 E. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Amount: $843,255. Filed May 11. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Seller: Massimiliano Deselin, Newtown. Property: Lot 3, Map 2971, Newtown. Amount: $376,781. Filed May 13. Flaherty, Irene P., Easton. Seller: Janis H. Gifford and Nathaniel M. Gifford, Easton. Property: 25 Fieldstone Drive, Easton. Amount: $905,000. Filed April 30.

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FACTS Kaye, Emma J. and Adam H. Kaye, Philadelphia, Pa. Seller: Aaron Dommu and Hilary Dommu, Fairfield. Property: 288 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $685,000. Filed May 11. Kellogg, Katie Mae and Anthony Gordon Kellogg, Fairfield. Seller: Aladar G. Pastor and Rosemary E. Pastor, Fairfield. Property: Lot 34, Map 70, Fairfield. Amount: $385,000. Filed May 15. Khursigara, Gus, Bridgeport. Seller: Barbara Stern, Fairfield. Property: Lot 19, Map 1428, Fairfield. Amount: $609,000. Filed May 12. Kricci, John K., Bridgeport. Seller: Shannon Green, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: 36 Linda Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $105,000. Filed May 12. Lane, Jean and Richard Lane, Fairfield. Seller: Eric Dieffenbach, Fairfield. Property: 576 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $607,500. Filed May 15. Lee, Elizabeth A. and Min Young Lee, Rocky Hill. Seller: Constance Niski and John D. Niski, Shelton. Property: 109 Greenwood Lane, Monroe. Amount: $391,000. Filed April 24. Leto, Angela Maria and James Philip Leto, Norwalk. Seller: Emily Gardner and Matthew Gardner, Fairfield. Property: 29 Warwick Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $478,000. Filed May 12. Lezzi, Concetta and Vito R. Lezzi, Harrison, N.Y. Seller: Toll CT III LP, Newtown. Property: 77 Woods Lane, Newtown. Amount: $422,050. Filed May 4. Luccia, Craig, Fairfield. Seller: Norwalk Hospital Credit Union Inc., Norwalk. Property: 47 Ridge Line Road, Easton. Amount: $610,000. Filed April 22. Maher, Elizabeth L., Easton. Seller: Gary Richard Palumbo, Wilmot, N.H. Property: 155 Brewster St., Unit 4P, Bridgeport. Amount: $315,000. Filed May 11. Marini, Enrico, Trumbull. Seller: Sean Leeney and Diane Leeney, Easton. Property: 40 The Circle, Easton. Amount: $305,000. Filed May 1. Marseglia, Danielle M. and Brian J. Marseglia, Monroe. Seller: Shaun C. Ashley and Elizabeth C. Ashley, Monroe. Property: 125 Meadow Road, Monroe. Amount: $315,000. Filed April 21. Matysczak, Karen M., Monroe. Seller: Devon Bushey and Kara Barrepski, Monroe. Property: 8 Pepperidge Road, Monroe. Amount: $270,000. Filed May 5. McCloat, Susan and Sean McCloat, Cherry Hill, N.J. Seller: Timothy W. Martin and Diana G. Martin, Monroe. Property: 40 Bridle Path Trail, Monroe. Amount: $592,500. Filed April 30.

Raad, Raneen and Wissam Ramadan, Norwalk. Seller: Christiana S. Pope, Norwalk. Property: 2 Merrill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $369,000. Filed May 14. Rahman, Masudur M., Norwalk. Seller: Carol A. Smith and Richard T. Smith Jr., West Hartford. Property: 4 Charles St., Norwalk. Amount: $199,334. Filed May 11. Ram, Yaron, Fairfield. Seller: Roland Marcotte, Norwalk. Property: 120 Woodward Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $155,000. Filed May 13. Rizvi, Fariha and Zain Husain, Fairfield. Seller: The Kalcar Corp., Stratford. Property: 193 Alvin St., Fairfield. Amount: $521,250. Filed May 14. Rodrigues, Aleandro Miranda, Stamford. Seller: Michael Ahmed and Maribel C. Ahmed, Mason, Ohio. Property: 99-101 Bancroft Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $220,000. Filed May 11. Romero, Ramon, Bridgeport. Seller: Tesenia Acevado and Tomas Acevado, Bridgeport. Property: 1254 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $232,500. Filed May 11. Romeu, Aurea and Jose R. Santiago, Bridgeport. Seller: 100 Edna Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Property: Chamberlain Ave., Lot 54, Bridgeport. Amount: $183,000. Filed May 11. Rooney III, William J., Newtown. Seller: Katherine Wright, Newtown. Property: 155 Great Quarter Road, Newtown. Amount: $300,000. Filed May 13. Roudenis, Joan, Springfield, Mo. Seller: Joan F. Roudenis, Springfield, Mo. Property: 96 Portland Ave., Redding. Amount: $1. Filed May 11.

Sinnis, Evanthia E., Norwalk. Seller: Susan Marjorie Davis, Norwalk. Property: 115 Filllow St., Unit 31, Norwalk. Amount: $200,000. Filed May 15. Spurgeon, Kristi A. and Scott Spurgeon, Redding. Seller: Ronald A. Colligan and Nina M. Colligan, Redding. Property: 38 Stepney Road, Redding. Amount: $565,000. Filed May 11. Taylor, Anna and Jeffrey C. Taylor, Fairfield. Seller: Cristafano Brothers LLC, Shelton. Property: 849 Mill Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $90,000. Filed May 15. Thomas, Beena and Tomichan Aprame, Monroe. Seller: Jamie L. Levy, Monroe. Property: 116 Blanket Meadow Road, Monroe. Amount: $547,000. Filed April 24. Thompson, Jerome, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 13 Cottage St., Unit 805, Bridgeport. Amount: $61,000. Filed May 13. Thornton, Patricia E., Walden, N.Y. Seller: Darrell Trump, Monroe. Property: 75 Blake Road, Monroe. Amount: $487,000. Filed May 8. Valentin, Silvia, Bridgeport. Seller: Eupro Inc., Elmsford, N.Y. Property: 819 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $129,900. Filed May 13. Vitelli, Jessica and David Vitelli, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Richard A. Epstein and Gail G. Epstein, Norwalk. Property: Lot 2, Map 2379, Norwalk. Amount: $650,000. Filed May 12. Warzoha, Douglas J., Fairfield. Seller: Joel A. Brewer and Lauren R. Brewer, Fairfield. Property: 102 Greenbriar Road, Fairfield. Amount: $431,000. Filed May 15.

Sands, Debra K., Newtown. Seller: Michael Maurath and Lindsey Maurath, Newtown. Property: Lot 14, Maps 6134 and 6135, Newtown. Amount: $597,500. Filed May 5.

Watson, Jared W., Boston, Mass. Seller: Wayne A. Watson and Cherryl H. Watson, Easton. Property: 104 Bayberry Lane, Easton. Amount: $400,000. Filed April 23.

Santa-Donato, Emanuel, Norwalk. Seller: Hofrichter Family LLC, Fairfield. Property: 16 Hillside St., Unit C2, Norwalk. Amount: $170,000. Filed May 12.

Welter, Richard, Easton. Seller: Corinna Schwarz, Trumbull. Property: 70 Stones Throw Road, Easton. Amount: $485,000. Filed May 13.

Schlegel, Pauline M. and Mark C. Schlegel, Norwalk. Seller: Mark C. Schlegel, Norwalk. Property: Lot 23, Cove Avenue, Norwalk. Amount: $100. Filed May 15.

Whamond, Elizabeth M. and William J. Whamond, Newtown. Seller: Joseph L. Pratt, Newtown. Property: Middle Gate District, Newtown. Amount: $252,444. Filed May 4.

Schrade, Christine, Weston. Seller: E. Patricia McElaney, Redding. Property: 33 W. Woodland Drive, Redding. Amount: $372,500. Filed May 11.

White, Bridget and David R. Scheu Jr., Fairfield. Seller: Elizabeth Fleischer and Robert J. Fleischer, Fairfield. Property: Lot 38, Map 820, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed May 14.

Scoville, Courtney and Craig Scoville, Fairfield. Seller: Anne Flasgood, Fairfield. Property: Lot 8, Map 1778, Fairfield. Amount: $475,000. Filed May 12.

Winkel, Kara B. and Stephen G. Winkel, Bridgeport. Seller: Michael W. Beno and Marsha A. Motter, Monroe. Property: 59 Craig Drive, Monroe. Amount: $495,000. Filed May 4. Zreik, Michael, Bridgeport. Seller: MM Savoy LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 95-97-99 Savoy St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed May 11.

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FIGURES FORECLOSURES Andres, Zues I., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 2625 Park Ave., Unit 2E, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed May 13. Beresky, Kimberly, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 240 Sunnridge Ave., Unit 79, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed May 11. Carter, Shaniece L., et al. Creditor: OneWest Bank F.S.B., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 5 Tremont Ave., Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed May 4. Croce III, Thomas, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: Lot 3, Deer Crossing Farms, Easton. Mortgage default. Filed April 20. Dickson, Deron, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Coppell, Texas. Property: 95 Beardsley Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed May 14. Divenson, Jean Jules, et al. Creditor: Christiana Trust. Property: 271 Summit St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed May 11. Hummel, Jason F., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 2422-2426 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed May 11. Kelley, Mary K. and Michael P. Kelley, et al. Creditor: Newtown Savings Mortgage Corp., Newtown. Property: 21 Bridge End Farm Lane, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed May 7. Malu, Sam K. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 126 Washington Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed May 11. Miller, Kevin E., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 19 Fairchild Drive, Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed May 4. Ometosho, Joel, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 104 Terry Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed May 11. Patel, Pravin, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 67 Blue Hills Road, Monroe. Mortgage default. Filed April 23. Peterson, Susan M. and Edward G. Bacon Jr., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 70 Taylor Ave., Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed May 4. Sabol, Kristin A., et al. Creditor: Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Property: 390 Charles St., Unit 305, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed May 11.

Scott, Robert D., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 11 Sherwood Place, Monroe. Mortgage default. Filed May 11. Smith, Anthony R., et al. Creditor: Flagstar Bank, Troy, Mich. Property: 51 Ridgevale Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed May 11. Zou, Xi Shan, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 60 Leslie Road, Unit C, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed May 13.

JUDGMENTS Bennette, Barbara, Bethel. $1,857 in favor of Comenity Bank, Westerville, Ohio, by Greene Law PC, Farmington. Property: 8 Beach St., Unit 33, Bethel. Filed May 12. Branco, Jose L., Monroe. $27,279 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 22 Sand Bar Road, Monroe. Filed April 20. Carpentier, Karen L. and John P. Carpentier, Monroe. $10,349 in favor of Yankee Gas Services Co., Hartford, by Gesmonde, Pietrosimone & Sgrignari LLC, Hamden. Property: 70 Scenic Hill Lane, Monroe. Filed April 20. Cisero, Ruth, Bridgeport. $3,540 in favor of JH Portfolio Debt Equities LLC, Hazelwood, Mo., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 25 Cartright St., Bridgeport. Filed May 11. Jossick Jr., James L., Newtown. $8,749 in favor of Donaldson & Norris LLC, by Christopher G. Winans, Danbury. Property: 40 Turkey Hill Terrace, Newtown. Filed May 4. Kabatilo, Samer, Bridgeport. $6,696 in favor of Beneficial Connecticut Inc., by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 205 Bretton St., Bridgeport. Filed May 12. Keenan, Michael E., Newtown. $8,767 in favor of Mutual Security Credit Union Inc., Danbury, by Brian S. Cantor, Fairfield. Property: Lot 2, Map 2335, Newtown. Filed May 11. Kipnis, Jeremy R., Redding. $17,277 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 20 Drummers Lane, Redding. Filed May 11. Nora, Monica and Peter Nora, Norwalk. $2,728 in favor of Norwalk Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery LLC, Norwalk, by Abraham M. Hoffmann, Trumbull. Property: 97 George Ave., Norwalk. Filed May 14. Ochocinski, Marek, Monroe. $6,206 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 51 Wayne Road, Monroe. Filed May 11. Pereira, Flavio L., Bethel. $6,434 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 7 Willow St., Bethel. Filed May 1.

Randolph, Janine W., Norwalk. $1,966 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 14 Kingsbury Road, Norwalk. Filed May 14. Smith Brothers Woodland Management, Monroe. $25,000 in favor of Daniel C. Esty, by Denise Lillo Cecchio, Hartford. Property: 892 Main St., Monroe. Filed April 24. Vega, Pablo, Bridgeport. $4,570 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 174 Woodside Ave., Bridgeport. Filed May 11. Whittle, John L., Newtown. $144,296 in favor of Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown, by Neubert, Pepe & Monteith PC, New Haven. Property: 21 Dock Drive, Newtown. Filed May 6.

LEASES Habacus Construction Inc., by Antonia Martinez. Landlord: 9 Francis Realty Inc., Bethel. Property: 9 Francis J. Clark Circle, Bethel. Term: 20 years, commenced May 1, 2015. Filed May 4. Verizon Wireless, by David R. Heverling. Landlord: Construction Services of Branford LLC, Branford. Property: 380 Horace Ave., Bridgeport. Term: 5 years, commenced May 11, 2015. Filed May 14.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Adebanjo, Rashidat M., 35 Beauvue Terrace, Bridgeport. $1,347, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 11. Cunha, Carlos, 679 W. Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. $37,753, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 12. Curry, Patricia, 71 Waterman St., Bridgeport. $10,359, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 12. Hall, Donna, 129 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. $26,353, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 11. Harrison, Zalvern, 997 Howard Ave., Bridgeport. $14,487, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 12. Jaques, Belinda, 14 Saint Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lane, Norwalk. $214,286, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 15. Jezierski, Jefim, 88 Noble Ave., Suite 103, Norwalk. $567, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 15. Marman Woodworking LLC, 44 Bouton St., Norwalk. $3,543, quarterly payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 14.

FACTS Nzekwu, Ibeziako I., 3461 Main St., Bridgeport. $13,931, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 11.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED

O’Connell, Tara and Jeffrey O’Connell, 49 Silver Hill Road, Easton. $92,692, a tax debt on personal income. Filed April 22.

L Lane, Fairfield. Filed by Philbin Lawn Care LLC, Fairfield, by Timothy Philbin. Property: 120 Paddock Hill Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1,700. Filed May 15.

Pasta Moto of Hamilton LLC, 554 Main Ave., Norwalk. $16,580, payroll taxes. Filed May 14. Samuel, Latarsha, 126 Abner Ct., Unit B, Bridgeport. $30,479, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 12. Scott Enterprises Inc., 8 Elmcrest Terrace, Apt. 100, Norwalk. $21,480, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 15. Seferidis, Sophia and Nick Seferidis, 33A Sention Ave., Norwalk. $10,934, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 15. Smith, Thomas M., 668 Wheeler Road, Monroe. $63,520, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 11. Warner, Robert, 120 Dupont Place, Bridgeport. $26,901, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 11.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Anthony, Roxane and Louis Anthony Jr., 23 Pilgrim Lane, Monroe. $5,580, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 5. Bara, Viorica and Ionel Bara, 35 Taylor Road, Bethel. $18,902, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 6. Heslin, Michael E., 117 Wilson St., Bridgeport. $36,354, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 12. Hock, Gary J., 19 Quarry St., Bridgeport. $39,315, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 11. Kayfus, Jeffrey, 10 Skytop Drive, Newtown. $34,632, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 5. Pardo, Lucy E., 16 Cherry Hill Drive, Apt. 1 A, Bridgeport. $5,133, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 11. Petrella, Yvonne and Steven A. Petrella, 20 Housatonic Drive, Newtown. $27,151, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 4. Rivera, Anthony J., 3839 Main St., Bridgeport. $61,853, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 12. Walelo, Francis M., 232 Ogden St., Bridgeport. $9,686, a tax debt on personal income. Filed May 11.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Green US Builders Inc., Bridgeport. Released by Alfred Lalaj, Shelton, by self. Property: 1191-1209 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $145,000. Filed May 13.

LIS PENDENS Avalanche LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for MTAG Services LLC. Property: 258-260 Park St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 12. Camacho, Jesus M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for M&T Bank. Property: 1042 Howard Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $203,741, dated December 2009. Filed May 11. Carolan Jr., John J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 66 Northfield St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. Carrington, Tyrone M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 308310 Horace St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. Castillo, Ofelia and Jose Luiz Orozco, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 414 Anton St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. Chiang, Allen, et al., Redding. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 126 Galows Hill Road, Redding. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $520,000, dated April 2006. Filed May 13.

Chip Dip LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 260-262 Beardsley St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. CT Commons LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Lawrence A. Levinson PC, New Haven, for Kim & Ken Investments LLC, Stamford. Property: 1610 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $97,350, dated June 2010. Filed May 11. Curtis, Dorothy P. and John E. Curtis, et al., Monroe. Filed by Dombroski Hillis LLC, New Haven, for The Community Fund Economic Development Fund I LLC, New Haven. Property: 500 Purdy Hill Road, Unit 4, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $90,000, dated December 2011. Filed April 21. Dangler, Kervel, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Prospect Mortgage LLC, Garfield, N.J. Property: 3510 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $209,549, dated December 2011. Filed May 14. Demelo, Marcio R., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 82-84 Beers St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $288,000, dated September 2007. Filed May 13. Doralba, Molina, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 89 Marconi Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated January 2012. Filed May 12. Dumond Sr., Emilio, et al., Newtown. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 1 Pocono Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $525,000, dated August 2007. Filed May 13. Eady, Denetria D., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 304 Dover St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $145,713, dated June 2008. Filed May 11. Elliot, Michelle L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 1051-1053 Capital Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11.

FIGURES Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Timber Oak Association Inc., Bethel. Property: 23 Sampson Terrace, Unit 1007, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 1. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 425-427 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 14. Garrity, Sean P., et al., Monroe. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Prospect Mortgage LLC, Garfield, N.J. Property: 103 Wheeler Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $292,000, dated May 2013. Filed April 21. Garrity, Sean P., et al., Monroe. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Prospect Mortgage LLC, Garfield, N.J. Property: 119 Church St., Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $407,483, dated November 2013. Filed April 29. Hawthorne, Helen, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for PNC Bank NA Property: 2625 Park Ave., Unit 4T, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $70,200, dated June 2009. Filed May 13. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: Unit 92 of Eastwood Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 14. Kelly, Violet, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 561-563 Carroll Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. KFB LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for MTAG Services LLC. Property: 1558-1562 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 12.

Latimer, Nicole S., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 83 Woodmont Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11.

Santiago, Elsa Luz, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 35-37 Windsor St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11.

Lee, Novlet and Gifford Lee, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 184-188 Pequonnock St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11.

Shapiro, Robert, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 151 Wilton Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $450,000, dated June 2006. Filed May 13.

Lombardi, John, et al., Monroe. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: George Frances, Salvatore Misinonile, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $487,500, dated March 2012. Filed May 7. Lucero, Lorenzo, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 447-451 Hawley Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. Mastroni, Frank J., et al., Monroe. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 260 Hammertown Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $367,500, dated August 2006. Filed April 29. Munoz, Rose A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 151-153 Sherwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. Nichols, Frederick, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 1437 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. Pascone-Robinson, Carol J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 5052 Priscilla St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11.

Soto, Juan A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Santander Bank NA Property: 141 Forestview Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $286,598, dated August 2007. Filed May 12. Spellman, Doris, Clifton Spellman and Bernandro A. Maria, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 787 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. Ulicky, Kimberly Nora and Steven T. Ulicky, et al., Bethel. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 30 Reservoir St., Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $172,000, dated June 2003. Filed May 4. Valdivia, Roxana M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 264 George St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. Villeroel, Suzanne, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: Unit 11 of Park View Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11. Vittorio, Joseph A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Krasnow & Krasnow, Bridgeport, for Foxledge Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Unit 75 of Foxledge Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 11.

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FACTS Washington House LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Schine, Julianne & Antonucci PC, Westport, for Carmen Massimino, Easton. Property: 335 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount, dated June 2012. Filed May 11.

MORTGAGES

COMMERCIAL 167 W. Cedar Street LLC, Westport, by Walter Mattera. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 167 W. Cedar St., Norwalk. Amount: $632,000. Filed May 11. 1700 SPE Park LLC, Mamaroneck, N.Y., by Alvaro Jinete. Lender: Five Mile Capital Partners LLC, Stamford. Property: 1700 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $11.8 million. Filed May 11. 233 Sport Hill LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y., by Robert Jefferson. Lender: ABL Ventures LLC, Hoboken, N.J. Property: 233 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Amount: $276,000. Filed May 8. 9 Francis Realty Inc., Bethel, by Antonia Martinez. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 9 Francis J. Clarke Circle, Bethel. Amount: $787,500. Filed May 4. 9 Francis Realty Inc., Bethel, by Antonia Martinez. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 9 Francis J. Clarke Circle, Bethel. Amount: $630,000. Filed May 4. 9 Francis Realty Inc., Bethel, by Antonia Martinez. Lender: Housatonic Industrial Development Corp., Danbury. Property: 9 Francis J. Clarke Circle, Bethel. Amount: $650,000. Filed May 4. BHV I Owner LLC, S. Norwalk, by Kim M. Morque. Lender: State of Connecticut. Property: 1115-1135 Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $4 million. Filed May 13. Blanchette Contractors LLC, Monroe, by Thomas J. Welch. Lender: John Gordon and Patricia Gordon, Shelton. Property: 39 Richards Lane, Monroe. Amount: $80,000. Filed April 21. CCM Property One LLC, Stamford, by Christopher Collins. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 25 Chestnut St., Unit 3-J, Norwalk. Amount: $131,625. Filed May 15. Fyber Properties 128 LLC and Fyber Properties 365 LLC, Westport, by Sheldon Minkowitz. Lender: First Country Bank, Stamford. Property: Lot. 993, Map 4970, Norwalk. Amount: $7.2 million. Filed May 11.

NEW BUSINESSES 17 Limerick St., 17 Limerick St., Stamford 06902, c/o Andy Robles. Filed May 15. Adecco Engineering & Technology, 1 Landmark Square, 17th floor, Stamford, c/o Adecco USA Inc. Filed May 11. Agape Evangelistic Ministry, 22 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Pablo Romero and Vanessa Romero. Filed May 1. Agua Dulce Galleria, 318 Greenwich Ave., Stamford 06903, c/o Davis Russell. Filed May 6. Approximetrics Data Services, 46 Shadowridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Afolabi Olomola. Filed May 7. AQGEC, 41 Hundley Court, Stamford 06902, c/o Mario Francisco Arriaza Aquino. Filed May 19. August Wolf For Senate, 150 Southfield Ave., Unit 2438, Stamford, c/o Christophe Esposito. Filed May 6. Aunti Mimi Childcare, 297 Hubbard Ave., Unit 1, Stamford 06905, c/o Michelle Millington. Filed May 1. Baricua Hot Dogs, 58 Crescent Place, Bridgeport 06608, c/o Efrain Cortes. Filed May 12. Beauty Salon, 2047 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Chakeya D. Gill. Filed May 12. Benchmark Search Group, 1177 Summer St., Stamford, c/o Accounting Principals Inc. Filed May 11. Big Dreams Studio, 215 Hope St., Stamford 06902, c/o Daniel Vergez. Filed May 21. C - Spot, 1540 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Raushah Campbell. Filed May 13. Café Noir Stamford, 225 Summer St., Stamford 06901, c/o 225 LLC. Filed May 14. College Audition Advantage, 12 Jean Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Deborah Lifton. Filed May 13.

Elon Tile And Stone, 22 Taylor Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o Elon Inc. Filed May 13. Elon Tile, 22 Taylor Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o Elon Inc. Filed May 13. Elvis Trading USA Import & Export Co., 990 Hope St., Stamford, c/o Elvira Pileggi. Filed May 11. Essential Care, 333 Mamaroneck Ave., Unit 344, Stamford 06905, c/o Andrew Hametz. Filed May 6. Fav Electronics, 15 William St., Apt. B, Stamford 06902, c/o Francisco Alberto Valdez Peralta. Filed May 15. From Scratch, 19 Devil’s Garden Road, Norwalk 06854, c/o Bellinda Ramos. Filed May 14. Hemingway Horticulture, 38 Ridgeway St., Stamford 06907, c/o In the Garden LLC. Filed May 5. High Ridge Shell, 899 High Ridge Road, Stamford, c/o Veer Singh. Filed May 13. Hochberg & Holland, 1450 Washington Blvd., Unit 310, Stamford 06905, c/o Jill M. Baillargeon. Filed May 11. Hoyt-Bedford Barber Shop, 173 Morgan St., Stamford 06902, c/o Rachid Benhakki. Filed May 6. ImportUSA, 171 Knickerbock Ave., Stamford 06907, c/o Andreia Murray. Filed May 20. JER Contractors, 55 Houston Terrace, Stamford 06902, c/o Jorge E. Rodriguez. Filed May 8. Jill Holland, 152 Dunn Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o Jill M. Baillargeon. Filed May 11. JM Variety, 520 West Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Narottam D. Mundra. Filed May 14. Kwabena O. Mensah Attorney At Law, 1177 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Kwabena O. Mensah. Filed May 6. Landmark Builders, 75 Mulberry St., Stamford 06907, c/o APC Development LLC. Filed May 5.

FIGURES Luis’s Painting & Handyman Services, 50 Mead St., Stamford 06907, c/o Luis E. Beccerra. Filed May 20.

Sage Leadership Strategies LLC, P.O. Box 1051, Bethel 06801, c/o Susan Q. Shaner. Filed May 1.

M & Rios Grocery Deli LLC, 693 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Edwin E. Rios. Filed May 13.

Scott’s Painting, 33 Thistle Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Scott Finnie. Filed May 13.

Mambo Sports Bar LLC, 1469 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Juan Perez. Filed May 12.

Shear Beauty Salon, 2047 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Chakeya D. Gill. Filed May 12.

Mandujano Carpentry, 70 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Luis A. Mandujano-Partida. Filed May 11.

Shiny Floors, 91 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 726, Stamford 06902, c/o Jaime Urbina. Filed May 7.

Moldman, 7 Fourth St., Stamford 06905, c/o Thomas P. Hickey. Filed May 18.

Smalley Plastics, 61 Colloden Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Muhammed Azeem. Filed May 14.

Mundonet Broadcasting and Communication, 400 Main St., Suite 407, Stamford, c/o Carlos A. Palacio and Adabelle Cohen. Filed May 1.

Soley Restaurant and Bar, 31 Raymond St., Stamford 06902, c/o Juliana Milbrun. Filed May 5.

Musicbox NYC, 400 Main St., Fourth floor, Stamford, c/o Carlos A. Palacio and Adabelle Cohen. Filed May 1. Nitsuaf Production, 936 E. Main St., Stamford 06902, c/o Ricardo Faustin. Filed May 11. Painting Unlimited, 32 Deepwood Drive, Bethel 06801, c/o Richard Zuvich. Filed May 1. Paradise Massage & Facials, 117 Mount Pleasant Road, Suite 205, Newtown 06470, c/o Theresa E. Banta. Filed May 6.

Stirfry Studio, 42 Oak Ridge Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Christopher Burns and Nicholas Burns. Filed May 15. Stumpapp, 22 Allenview Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Jose Luis Carrillo and Beatriz E. Montilla. Filed May 13. Target Optical, 7 Stoney Hill Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Luxottica Retail North America Inc. Filed May 14. Traffik SEO, 1 Muller Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Timothy Levene. Filed May 13.

Pearle Vision, 350 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Luzottica Retail North America, Inc. Filed May 11.

Tuckers Café, 174 Main St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Mark Casolo. Filed May 12.

Pearle Vision, 111 Broad St., Stamford, c/o Vito Giannola. Filed May 11.

Uniquelyu, 587 Hope St., Stamford 06907, c/o Angie Edwards. Filed May 20.

Phoenix Wellness Therapy Center LLC, 23 Hoyt St., Suite 1, Stamford 06905, c/o Shenglie Li. Filed May 5.

Unistar Surgical Instruments, 61 Colloden Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Muhammed Azeem. Filed May 14.

Platinum Property Realty, 144 East Ave., Suite 200, Norwalk 06851, c/o Reliance Realty LLC. Filed May 14.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, 121 Hamilton Ave., Stamford, c/o Dylan McMurtry. Filed May 6.

Plum At Newfield Swim Club, 80 Red Bird Road, Stamford, c/o Michael Ferro. Filed May 11.

Whitaker Brothers Jewelry LLC, 441 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Precell Whitaker. Filed May 15.

Pui’s Thai Kitchen LLC, 37 Ferris Ave., Unit 10, Norwalk 06854, c/o Prakaidao Hoets. Filed May 12.

Wright Care, 111 Towne St., Stamford 06902, c/o Lincia Wright. Filed May 21.

Connection 66, 20 Hoyt St., Apt. 4, Stamford 06905, c/o Ireneusz Zalac. Filed May 13.

Legend’s Ultra Sport Bar & Grill, P.O. Box 51134, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Jesse Rivera and Liliano S. Cotto. Filed May 15.

RAM Painting, 2 Maplewood Terrace, Norwalk 06851, c/o Ricardo A. Mora-Hernandez. Filed May 11.

D&S Contractors, 45 Baxter Drive, Norwalk 06854, c/o Ernest W. Dumas and Nathan Sumpter. Filed May 12.

Lenscrafters, 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford, c/o Vito Giannola. Filed May 11.

Rapture, 512 North Ave., Apt. 472, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Joseph Regensburger. Filed May 14.

Deli Salvadoreno, 72 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, c/o Salvamex Inc. Filed May 13.

Look Up Ceilings and More, 133 Lockwood Ave., Apt. E, Stamford 06902, c/o Rogelio A. Lopez. Filed May 20.

Remarkable Content Group, 205 Cascade Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Compulsion Entertainment Inc. Filed May 5.

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Stamford SBR, 575 Pacific St., Stamford 06903, c/o Julia Gabay. Filed May 18.

Zabala Boutique, 49 Euclid Ave., Apt. 1B, Stamford 06902, c/o Yohanny Zabala. Filed May 5.

PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Adaptive character segmentation method and system for automated license plate recognition. Patent no. 9,042,647 issued to Vladimir Kozitsky, Rochester, N.Y.; Aaron Burry, Ontario, N.Y.; and Claude Fillion, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Fluidic structure that allows removal of air bubbles from print heads without generating waste ink. Patent no. 9,039,141 issued to Terrance Lee Stephens, Molalla, Ore.; and Jonathan Robert Brick, Tualatin, Ore. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Ink-stick identification system. Patent no. 9,039,158 issued to Brian W. Aznoe, Sherwood, Ore.; and Brent R. Jones, King City, Ore. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Methods and systems for optimizing visual data communication. Patent no. 9,038,908 issued to Peter J. Zehler, Penfield, N.Y.; Gavan L. Tredoux, Penfield, N.Y.; Premkumar Rajendran, Webster, N.Y.; and Zhigang Fan, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Multi-way coaxial loudspeaker with magnetic cylinder. Patent no. 9,036,839 issued to Zhijun Zhao, West Bloomfield, Mich.; Brian Sterling, Farmington Hills, Mich.; and John Yungman, Northville, Mich. Assigned to Harman International Industries, Inc., Stamford. Pharmaceutical formulation containing gelling agent. Patent no. 9,040,084 issued to Curtis Wright, Rockport, Mass.; Benjamin Oshlack, Boca Raton, Fla.; and Christopher Breder, Greenwich. Assigned to Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford. Printhead with nanotips for nanoscale printing and manufacturing. Patent no. 9,038,269 issued to Peter J. Nystrom, Webster, N.Y.; Andrew W. Hays, Fairport, N.Y.; and Bijoyraj Sahu, Gainesville, Fla. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for providing secure electronic document storage, retrieval and use with matching criteria. Patent no. 9,037,661 issued to Bernard E. Gracy, Southbury; and Surya R. Sagi, Southbury. Assigned to Pitney Bowes Inc., Stamford. Transfer assist blade. Patent no. 9,042,796 issued to Eliud Robles Flores, Webster, N.Y.; David J. Gervasi, Pittsford, N.Y.; Michael S. Roetker, Webster, N.Y.; Santokh S. Badesha, Pittsford, N.Y.; and Phillip J. Wantuck, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Very high-strength swivel anchor. Patent no. 9,039,338 issued to Gordon E. Kaye, Glens Falls, N.Y. Assigned to Mechanical Plastics Corp., Norwalk.

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Respect, Protect Constitutional Spending Cap

Biopharma Seeing Cloudy Future

By Brian Flaherty

onnecticut’s modern constitution and I both turn 50 this year. In all, it has been a pretty good run. And while I certainly can’t claim as storied a lineage as our founding document—which dates to the Fundamental Orders in 1638—we’ve struck up a relationship over the years. I first swore to support it when we were 23 on my first day in the General Assembly. When we turned 26, I cosponsored the legislation to amend it with a spending cap. A year later, I joined the 81 percent of the state’s voters who adopted it.

there were budgets that cut taxes and some that raised them—yet all of which raised spending to some degree. But not to the degree that legislative Democrats passed out of the Appropriations Committee in late April. The constitutional cap will not allow the committee’s proposed billion-dollar-plus spending increase. Yet rather than trying to muster the cross-party vote and agreement of the governor required to exceed it, lawmakers want to “redefine” the cap in a manner that would defy the intent of those who drafted and voted for it.

For example, state lawmakers have specifically passed prudent tax policy: f Acknowledging biopharma’s long product cycles and need for upfront investments by allowing years of spending without income to be used against income when and if it is realized

In 1991, Connecticut faced enormous deficits because revenues couldn’t keep pace with double-digit spending increases that began in the late 1980s.

Many who voted for the income tax, and those like me who voted against it, agreed that a constitutional cap on spending was the only reform that would keep future governors and legislators from spending Connecticut into another budgetary abyss. The cap was never meant to stop the budget from growing, but to keep state spending in line with the growth of personal income and the inflation rate. The idea was to gather all possible means of spending under the cap, and balance it with the ability of a governor and a three-fifths super majority vote of the legislature to provide a reasonable escape measure if necessary. Debt service, because of the state’s duty to repay the debt it issues, was not included under the cap. Through the years, the cap has worked. To be candid, history shows that fiscal responsibility gave way to temptation now and again. Through years of booming surpluses and crushing deficits,

That’s why it’s discouraging to report that no legislative session in memory has so unnerved those who work in the life sciences in Connecticut. The state’s legacy life sciences companies, and newer firms and organizations recruited here, have located in Connecticut in large part because of how policymakers have pledged to acknowledge the huge investments and long, complex product development pathways unique to biopharma.

While nothing from my twenties fits me, the cap still fits, and the constitution wears it well at 50.

In a year-long ordeal that saw a stalemate between a governor insisting on an income tax and a legislature that sent him three budgets without one, the spending cap had wide appeal.

iopharma could be the most future-oriented industry of all. It takes years and years of research and development to create cures and treatments and then still more years of clinical trials and regulatory approval processes to bring new medicines to pharmacy shelves.

f Encouraging research and development (R&D) to be conducted in Connecticut But both the treatment of net operating losses (NOLs) and use of R&D tax credits are under attack in various state budget proposals now being considered.

Instead, they’ve decided to stop counting certain kinds of spending as spending anymore—and they are poised to sweep some $2 billion in long-term pension and retiree health costs out from under the cap. By warping the cap this way, the Appropriations Committee’s spending plan will seem like it is far under the constitutional limit — not billions of dollars over it— clearing the way for the $2.5 billion tax hike the Finance Committee passed to pay for it. What’s the priority for lawmakers? Growing the size and cost of state government? Or growing our economy and creating more jobs? At 50, the state constitution doesn’t need a birthday card. A call will do: to your state senator and state representative. Tell them not to shred the cap we gave it for its 26th birthday. Brian Flaherty is senior vice president for public policy at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association. He can be reached @BrianFlahertyCT.

The draft budgets would effectively renege on the state’s commitments and critically undermine companies’ ability to rely on them. This would derail biopharma companies’ existing budgets and make accurate financial projections of Connecticut tax liability a near impossibility. Compounding the assault on biopharma is the vast expansion of Connecticut’s sales tax embedded in the draft budget. Only three states currently tax business services broadly (Hawaii, New Mexico and South Dakota). If Connecticut expands the sales tax on services as proposed it would put us at a severe competitive disadvantage to other states. In fact, other states which in recent years thought they might go down this path ended up repealing the sales tax expansion quickly—in one case, only hours. Lawmakers should reject any rollback of state tax policy commitments to enable biopharma and any innovative job creators to grow and thrive in Connecticut. f Read more at cbia.com

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CEO EVOLUTION

JUNE 15, 2015 6pm – 8pm UCONN School of Business Stamford, CT

Three Exceptional CEOs Reveal Their Secrets to Success at the “CEO Evolution” Citrin Cooperman, one of Fairfield County’s leading accounting, tax and business consulting firms, in partnership with the University of Connecticut School of Business and the Fairfield County Business Journal, is proud to present the second annual CEO Evolution. Listen to the stories. Ask questions. Learn from the best. Join us as we celebrate three of the most dynamic CEOs in

today’s business culture. With moderator Mark L. Fagan, CPA, Citrin Cooperman’s Connecticut Managing Partner and noted management author, discover how these CEOs have achieved their iconic success.

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PANELISTS: ANNE M. MULCAHY Chair, Board of Trustees Save the Children Former, Chair and CEO XEROX Corporation Discover how Anne Mulcahy transformed XEROX and in the process shattered the glass ceiling. DENIS J. NAYDEN Managing Partner Oak Hill Capital Partners Former, Chair and CEO GE Capital Learn how Denis Nayden managed GE Capital’s 20 companies in 35 countries, with 90,000 employees and $555 billion in assets. TOM KALLISH CEO and Founder Tommie Copper Hear how Tom Kallish turned a serious personal accident into a successful company.