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RADIATION HUNTERS

FCBJ this week SUCCEEDING AND SUCCESS BlumShapiro parses a new world of business succession … 6

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SEMPER FI A Vietnam veteran/Trumbull PR executive will pen a Marine history … 8

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SIC UPDATE The Stamford Innovation Center hums like a mainframe … 13 FRONTIER THINKING Telecommunications company works internationally and reaps rewards … 14

Ken Song in the Dominican Republic with a newfound friend.

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IMAGINE STEPPING OUT OF YOUR BUSY LIFE for a year to travel the world.

That’s exactly what Greenwich residents Anna and Ken Song did when they pulled their three children out of school to spend a year volunteering with nonprofit organizations in South Africa and the Dominican Republic, a trip they say was not only amazing but life-changing for their family.

“My kids say the thing they learned most is that community makes the biggest differ-

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ence. You can be stripped of all the materials things, but if you have a community — people helping out and loving one another — that actually goes a long way,” Anna Song says with a smile. “There’s something wonderful about the give-and-take we all witnessed.”

About five years ago, her family had planned to spend the summer volunteering in Peru. They were set to go, but a week before leaving, Ken, who owned his own hedge fund, announced to his wife that he couldn’t leave his company at its height. Anna was disappointed. » Songs, page 6

anbury-based Smiths Detection recently secured a $10.2 million order from the federal Department of Homeland Security for its RadSeeker radiation detection system.

Fred Facemire, director of technology for Smiths Detection, called the RadSeeker “the right tool to help protect our nation’s borders.”

The company employs 23,000 people in 50 different countries with 130 working in their facility in Danbury.

The Fairfield County Business Journal asked six questions of Bob Bohn, vice president of U.S. sales at Smiths Detection.

How old is the company and where are its facilities?

“Smiths Detection’s roots in Danbury started in 1997 as a small company that developed miniaturized equipment used to detect/identify hazardous materials threats. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, products were developed for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for use in responding to suspicious powders found in letter envelopes, and the company began to gain market share exponentially. Expanding rapidly to meet demand, the company grew to over 50 employees before being acquired

by Smiths Detection in 2004. Smiths Detection has offices, R&D facilities and » RadSeeker, page 5

Bitcoins buy auto repairs Cross-border shop on board with virtual currency

BY AARON PELC apelc@westfairinc.com

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hose looking to pay virtual cash for a transmission repair now have a place to go in Westchester County, N.Y.: Straub Auto Repairs in Hastings-onHudson.

The repair shop recently made the jump to accepting bitcoin, a digital currency created in 2009, as a form of payment from customers. It is the first Westchester auto shop to do so, according to CoinMap, an interactive online map of brick-and-mortar stores that take bitcoins.

Harry Straub, who since 1991 has owned the shop his father started in 1965, said two factors made accepting bitcoins attractive to him: It gives him access to a new revenue stream — people with bitcoins who need car repairs — and the service fees on bitcoin transactions are miniscule compared to credit card fees.

“I started reading that a couple of bigger chain stores and whatnot have taken on bitcoin,” he said. “So once I started figuring out more about it, I figured it doesn’t hurt to be a little ahead of the curve. … It can only bring you business; it’s not going to scare anybody away.”

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that satellite-TV provider Dish Network Corp. will accept the currency, adding to a list that includes online retailer Overstock.com, the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association and Virgin Galactic, the space flight arm of Richard Branson’s Virgin Group Ltd. But Straub may not have taken notice of such news reports without the steady prodding of his 23-year-old son Thomas.

“He has to deal with me speaking about it all the time,” Thomas Straub said. “So he knows more than most people do, and I just nagged him until he was willing to try it.”

Thomas Straub has taken on bitcoin “mining” to supplement his father’s financial assistance while he attends St. John’s University School of Law in Queens.

Bitcoin is a decentralized currency, which means there is no bank to keep track of money that is spent. Instead, a public ledger is kept — with security measures in place so no personal information is compromised — by computers participating in the bitcoin network.

Mining is the heavy lifting done by these machines as they work through the computational problems involved in keeping all of the computers in the network up to date with every bitcoin transaction that occurs. As a reward for solving the problems, miners receive bitcoins, which can be converted to dollars via online exchanges.

“So I just leave those two little (mining) devices on my desktop,” Straub said.

“They’re probably about the size of a business card rolodex. I figured how to get them running, plugged them into my Mac laptop and I let ’em run. And they make me, I wanna say it’s around 20 bucks every two or three days.”

Thomas Straub doesn’t advise maintaining a significant balance of bitcoins due to the currency’s volatility. Its value has surged and dropped dramatically in response to major coverage by mainstream media. For businesses, though, volatility risk can be eliminated with software that can instantly convert bitcoins to dollars at the time of transaction.

“You don’t want to give somebody $500 worth of service and then they pay $500 at that minute and then a minute later, it’s $10,” Thomas Straub said.

Straub gave his dad a tablet and set up a free account with Coinbase, an online wallet for bitcoin users. When a customer wants to pay for repair work in bitcoins, a Straub Auto Repairs employee enters the total cost into an app on the tablet. The app then generates a QR code with a virtual address to which the bitcoins will be sent. The customer scans the code and confirms the transaction with his or her smartphone. The amount charged is instantly converted into dollars and posted to Straub’s Coinbase account, then deposited to the company’s checking account once a day.

“So without the risk of losing money, there’s no real downside to doing it,” Thomas Straub said. “It’s not going to cost you anything to get set up; it’s not a real big deal. Anybody that has a computer, tablet, smartphone, anything can get set up in five minutes or so.”

Straub Auto gets more of the money from bitcoin purchases than if the customer were to use a credit card. While credit card companies charge up to about 4 percent to process a transaction, Coinbase waives all fees until a merchant hits $1 million. The company then charges 1 percent to convert bitcoins to dollars.

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Thomas Straub demonstrates a bitcoin transaction to customer Yanina Varley at Straub Auto Repairs.

Keeping the bitcoins without converting is free.

Harry Straub said that besides the savings on added fees, what attracted him to bitcoin was access to a unique market: tech-savvy spenders from New York City.

Bitcoin-accepting businesses are sparse in the city’s suburbs on CoinMap, with Straub Auto joined in Westchester by License 2 Grill restaurant in Thornwood, and Luca’s Pizzeria, Stamford Salads and Old Greenwich’s Forefront Law Group in neighboring Fairfield County, Conn.

Locations that accept bitcoin are more dense in and near Manhattan. Few tristate area auto shops accept the currency, so Straub said he thinks he can pull some

customers to Hastings-on-Hudson.

“Even if it was one car a week in the beginning, you get one car and the guy pays in bitcoins, it’s not a big percentage of what you’re doing but it’s one car you wouldn’t have gotten otherwise, so that’s not horrible,” Harry Straub said.

The auto shop owner said he thinks use of the currency can catch on with other small businesses in Westchester through word of mouth at training seminars and industry meetings.

“Everyone’s always interested in getting more business. Most guys are open to ideas of how they can generate more revenue,” he said. “The more people that are accepting it, the more accepted it will become.”

Youths bank differently Danbury bank and UConn hone app

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20-something walks into a bank and waits in line to deposit his or her first paycheck.

If that sounds like the beginning of a joke, it is at least close to it.

Nowadays, young people rely less on bank tellers and more on the comfort of their smartphones and tablets for transactions.

In response to the generational shift, even the oldest banks want to diversify their services for younger customers. Savings Bank of Danbury, the city’s oldest operating business, is on the forefront of revamping its software platforms and developing new technology applications to reach the most skeptical age group of banking customers in the nation.

“If you think about millennials and Gen Y’ers, they grew up with the financial crisis,” said Kathleen Romagnano, president of Savings Bank of Danbury.

“They’re skeptical about banks and they’re looking for resources they can trust.”

To better understand the attitudes of its Generation Y and millennial customers, Savings Bank of Danbury and the University of Connecticut are on board with a pilot program initiated by Fiserv Inc., a Wisconsin-based global provider of financial services technology, to design banking apps for smartphones.

“As we look to the younger generation, we realize they function differently from my old traditional customer who sits at a desk at a branch,” Romagnano said. “They prefer instant messaging or texting instead of getting on the phone or coming into a branch.”

The first iteration of the program, which was the research phase, started last fall. This spring, a group of four UConn students finished working on the design phase of the banking application through UConn’s business accelerator program, which associate director Michel Rakotomavo helped advise.

“We had to research the behavior of the millenials and Gen Y potential clients and their attitudes toward the banks,” Rakotomavo said. “We also had to research regulations on the industry.

Once we had solid base on some of the findings, the next phase was for the students to generate ideas for applications. Part of the question is, ‘What sort of apps would be attractive to help

banks attract millennials?’ Then we ran financial analyses and estimated the dollar benefits and estimated return on the investments for each app.”

The Savings Bank of Danbury and UConn developed a hand-and-glove relationship where the bank became the educator helping students fully understand its industry, while the students threw out ideas and targeted questions at the bank’s “professors.” After provid-

ing feedback, the bank got to see UConn’s app ideas in a final presentation.

“Some ideas for the app allow financial institutions to create new checking and savings accounts on remote devices,” said Chris Van Der Stad, chief technology officer of the Fiserv Open Solutions division. “Customers can go to a remote location and open an account at that location if an employee of a financial institution has the app open on an iPad device. They

can set up a table at a college campus or a county fair and accept new accounts at that location for the day.”

Most of the apps Fiserv plans to develop for its banking clients range from free to a few thousand dollars, Van Der Stad said. There is an incentive to buying these apps, he added.

“It’s cheaper to get it through your app store than developing one on your » » Bank, page 7

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Wake-up call on education

tate Sen. Toni Boucher, R-Wilton and representing Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton, used a raft of statistics to blast the state’s education record recently.

Half the students in Connecticut’s public schools, according to a national report, do not read at their grade level.

Boucher serves as ranking member of the state Legislature’s Education Committee and Higher Education Committee.

“A report card on the progress of Connecticut students is out and what it reveals should make every Connecticut resident and business owner sit up and take notice,” Boucher said in a prepared statement.

Boucher cited the National Assessment of Educational Progress, saying only half of all Connecticut students are reading at grade level and fewer than one in three performs at grade level in math. Additionally, only about one in four African-American stu-

dents reads at grade level when they graduate. One in four Hispanic students reads at grade level upon graduation and about one in 10 Hispanic students performs at grade level in math.

“leave high-performing schools alone and reward academically advanced students with access to scholarships to our state universities.”

“Here in Fairfield County and throughout Connecticut, education drives job growth,” Boucher said.

“The development of a skilled workforce enables Connecticut businesses

to compete. To fill their labor needs, Connecticut employers are free to seek out talent from all over the world. When just 50 percent of Connecticut students are reading at grade level and less than 33 percent are performing up to par in math, area employers should be justifiably concerned about hiring locally.”

Her stated goal is “making certain that our young people enter the workforce with the professional and technical skills they need to succeed. To reach that goal, we can start at the state Capitol with a concerted effort to get government out of education’s way.”

She suggests “elimination of burdensome state education mandates” as a top priority in Hartford.

“Leave high-performing schools alone and reward academically advanced students with access to scholarships to our state universities,” she said. “Doing so will help retain talent right here in Connecticut. Emphasis on local control, flexibility, accountability and creativity can produce better future report cards.”

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Is this a technology local responders would want? Or is it too expensive and too difficult to use for municipalities to buy, train to use and keep on hand?

“Many of our products have been awarded General Services Administration contract pricing. Customers may also be eligible for grants on the federal, state and local level to help offset purchasing new technology. Emergencies happen in small towns and big cities. For that reason, our products are designed to fit the needs of all of our customers. For example, RadSeeker, which was designed

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manufacturing plants around the world.

In addition to Danbury, manufacturing in the U.S. is conducted in Edgewood, Md., and Alcoa, Tenn.”

What has changed since that time and how has the company adapted?

“Like many industries, the terrorist attacks of 9/11 were a major turning point. They occurred just a few years after Smiths Detection was founded.

Since we began doing business, we have seen demand for security capabilities increase, and threats evolve. We have adapted to those changes to ensure we are meeting not only the demands of today, but future threats as well. We have adapted to supply more screening in more places, from county courthouses to major international airline hubs. The technology we use, while based on the foundations and principles that make us one of the leading threat detection companies in the world, has gotten faster, and its capabilities broader, as we are constantly able to upload new information and upgrade our systems. Our expertise in engineering and investment in R&D has led to growth in several different market segments, including emergency response, critical infrastructure security, military, aviation and ports and borders.”

Radiation is everywhere and a nuclear false alarm could spread panic. How does your equipment differentiate between background noise and real threats?

“We recognize that ‘false alarms’ can be incredibly disruptive, so we work to ensure that our products are highly accurate and provide responders with the information they need to make quick decisions that can minimize any impact

felt by the public. RadSeeker is unique because it not only detects radiation, it also identifies it. With a preloaded library of 41 radionuclides, RadSeeker can identify the exact radionuclide that is being encountered, distinguishing a dangerous form of radiation from a naturally occurring one that poses no immediate risk. RadSeeker also measures the amount of radiation being emitted from a source, which is used to determine if the radiation is a risk to the general public or is contained to an isolated area.”

Who so far is using your equipment?

Our customers have become global and broad. Users include, but are not limited to the military, first responders, transportation authorities, ports and borders / customs officials, courts and corrections personnel, and those responsible for protecting embassies.

We also work closely with governments, academia and leading institutions to respond to changing security threats; together we develop cutting-edge threat detection and security solutions.

Given terrorists’ preferences for bombs delivered by suicide, is it conceivable a nuclear weapon is on the horizon?

“While we cannot predict or speculate on possible methods that terrorists may or may not use in future attacks, we can help emergency responders, security forces and military personnel be prepared for them by providing the tools needed to detect, identify and mediate threats to public safety. With an expansive portfolio of products to detect and/ or identify chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives, Smiths Detection’s products can be used in a wide range of scenarios.”

to meet the mission requirements of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is also part of a range of radiation detection equipment that is applicable for local first responders. We work very closely with our customers to understand their needs before offering product recommendations, so they have the right tools to do their job. Smiths Detection’s products are designed to be easy to operate. Hands-on training is tailored for customers of varying skill levels. We also provide customers with service agreements to make ownership affordable.”

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BY STEVEN A. GAGNON

A new playbook for succession planning

» From page 1

“I think that’s when both of us realized that it’s not ever going to be the perfect time,” she says. “We kept thinking there’d be a perfect time, you work really hard and it will allow us to do these things we’d always planned.”

That, she says, is a complete fallacy.

Still, when their oldest child was in ninth grade (Stephen is currently a junior at Greenwich High School and sisters Julianna and Christine are a sophomore and a third-grader respectively at Greenwich Academy), the couple realized they only had a few years before he’d be out of the house. With that, Ken closed his hedge fund and the couple pulled their children out of school to embark on the trip.

While they had always given money to nonprofits, this time the couple wanted to give in a way that was more personal, working alongside the people they were trying to help.

“That was what we really wanted to do and spend time with our kids and infuse them with the understanding that the world is really big and you’re incredibly lucky. And don’t worry about half the things people are worried about here. …

You’ve already hit the lottery of life.” Adds Anna: “That’s why we were willing to step out (of our lives) because we already felt these are all degrees of success, everybody here is more than fine.”

They started with lofty plans.

“Because Ken and I are both MBAs (she got hers at Harvard and he got his from Columbia, where the two met during their undergraduate work), we thought we could go places and do mighty work in the finance area. We’re going to do big projects where we can raise tons of money. We had all those plans and, of course, those were the ones that didn’t pan out.”

In August 2011, the Song family stepped out of their comfort zone to travel to a remote area of South Africa and volunteer at Lily of the Valley Orphanage, which serves more than 120 HIV-infected children. Of all the places they visited, it was there the Songs felt most profoundly moved.

“The big difference with Lily of the Valley is that for the first time, those kids are not going to die, they’re going to actually age out of the orphanage.

“Ken and I have been working throughout this year with a group of volunteers to partner with Lily on multiple levels to improve their business model, improve operations, help with their tomato branding and secure investors

Members of the Song family and children in South Africa.

for their projects,” Anna says.

And thanks to their teenage son, who single-handedly raised $40,000 via numerous grants, Lily was able to spearhead a second project called aquaponics — a cutting-edge method of growing crops and fish together in a recirculating system.

With their belief that every gift, no matter how small, can have an effect on a child’s life, the Songs established The Tabgha Love Foundation to benefit the children of Lily of the Valley Orphanage.

(It’s named for the place where Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes.) The family covers all operating expenses so that 100 percent of donations go directly to the orphanage.

Next on the itinerary was the Dominican Republic where the Songs traveled to Santa Domingo and Neyba to meet with the World Vision kids that their children had been sponsoring for 10 years. What they found there was shocking.

“I will say that they were blown away by the poverty and how what they thought was insignificant was life-altering for (the World Vision kids),” she says about her children’s reaction.

“It rattled my daughter (Julianna’s) sensibilities that people could live like that. But (the World Vision Kids) had a sense of community and they were happy. That’s what really shocked them.”

As a pastor’s daughter growing up in Bethesda, Md., Anna describes her childhood as being radically different from most people, including that of her husband, who grew up more traditionally.

“It was a different way to live,” she says. “There was always someone living in our home. My father, being a pastor, spent most of his time not necessarily focusing on us but focusing on people

who just really needed a lot. One of the things that was profoundly different was we had the sensibility that whatever community you’re in should actually be impacted positively by you being there.”

That guiding principle has not only affected her family but her community, too.

In 2004, Anna co-founded Harvard Business School Club of Connecticut Community Partners, which helps nonprofits in the state with pro-bono consulting by Harvard Business School alumni and scholarship programs. Currently, she is most involved with Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management — a scholarship that sends a CEO of a nonprofit to an intensive, one-week program taught by leading Harvard Business School faculty and attended by nonprofit executives from around the world. Past scholarship recipients have included the Bruce Museum; High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme; the Nathaniel Witherell senior facility in Greenwich; the Greenwich Historical Society; the Stamford Museum & Nature Center; the American Red Cross in Farmington and the New Canaan-based Silvermine Guild Arts Center.

“I think most people think of their lives as a trajectory of you’re learning, you’re earning and then you’re returning,” Anna says. “You’ve got to focus on those three areas and the returning is always at the end. In my life, I’ve woven the returning through and I firmly believe that makes a profound difference in terms of happiness, gratitude and thankfulness.”

Patricia Espinosa is a writer for WAG magazine, sister publication to the Fairfield County Business Journal. For more information about The Tabgha Love Foundation, visit nogifttoosmall.com.

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well-crafted succession plan is a vital tool for businesses today, and not just for those with an imminent transition at the top. Any business with a potential change in ownership in the next three to five years should start the process now of building a succession plan that meets the needs of its owner.

With increasing regularity, businesses are choosing external paths toward succession planning rather than turning things over to family members or employees. Many times family members are not interested in taking control or the parent/grandparent does not feel comfortable leaving the business to them, and the idea of other employees assuming management may not be viable. When looking externally, the best transition route may be with a private equity firm.

The gradual economic recovery since the recession has contributed to this trend. Bank lending remains difficult to attain, but private equity firms have cash available to invest.

In addition, private equity firms must put this cash to work in investments or risk losing it. Therefore, multiples being paid by private equity firms have generally been increasing.

To make this work, it all begins with planning. There are many reasons for a business owner to begin the transition process and create a succession plan before it is time to sell. The age and health of the owner are certainly » Gagnon, page 7

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Gagnon — » » From page 6

factors, as is the desire to move on to the next phase of life, perhaps retirement or a new business challenge. Once an owner decides to choose the private equity path, planning should begin immediately — the sooner the better.

A succession process starts with what financial planners call the pre-diligence phase, a critical time to establish the current value of the business and take steps to move it toward a maximized exit value. The value is most often determined through a multiple of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. It is common in negotiations for potential buyers to attempt to drive that number down; naturally, a seller will want to prevent that.

This is where pre-diligence is a strong safeguard. Owners should examine their business through the eyes of potential buyers in order to gauge strengths and weaknesses in an effort to maximize the company’s value upon sale and to prevent downward adjustments proposed by the buyer. It is also essential to set a goal for the business to determine what the owner needs or wants from the business financially. Identifying this value gives an owner a road map on the steps needed (such as increasing sales or upgrading technology) to achieve desired valuation before private equity buyers are sought.

Other considerations to be addressed during this pre-diligence period include whether or not the employee base (or a portion of it) will be retained after the transition and how long the owner plans to stay. Often a period of 12 to 18 months is desired for an owner to remain on while the transition takes place.

Once pre-diligence concludes, employee considerations are set and the terms of the succession plan are estab-

Bank — » » From page 3

own,” Van Der Stad said. “The model we use will reduce the cost of these capabilities.”

Savings Bank of Danbury, which relies on Fiserv for its core banking system, receives funding from this tech company to run its banking application program, Romagnano said.

UConn will start up the Fiservsponsored banking application program again in the fall.

“We’ve been fortunate enough to have businesses that extend their partnerships over many years,” Rakotomavo

lished, an owner should talk to a business broker to identify the right private equity firms to approach as potential buyers. The broker will narrow the list to those firms that best meet the seller’s desires and then solicit bids. After a bid is chosen, negotiations begin, conditions of sale are set (regarding employees, ownership transition and other considerations) and the acquiring firm begins its diligence process, which can take anywhere from a few weeks to over six months.

This is why a proper succession plan/ pre-diligence pays dividends. A clean and quick diligence process will often lead to a completed transaction with minimal to no adjustments, while a poorly executed plan (or none at all) can mean large downward adjustments on the sale price or even a broken deal. It’s true that time and legwork are needed to get a successful succession plan in place, but this investment far outweighs the risk of not having a plan. Unforeseen issues, such as the sudden illness or death of key management people, can put unprepared businesses in immediate danger and leave them open to the predatory advances of outside interests seeking to either take over or liquidate.

Failure to plan can also place a business behind the curve in terms of peak times or economic downturns, which could greatly damage the overall value.

Once again, preparation is essential for succession planning. For owners who have spent their lives building a thriving business, a well-executed succession plan can provide the peace of mind in knowing there will be continued success for years to come.

Steven A. Gagnon, CPA, is a principal with BlumShapiro, a regional accounting, tax and business consulting firm with offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Contact him at sgagnon@ blumshapiro.com or 203-944-8608.

said. “We anticipate more funding in the fall. Typically, a team of four UConn students with different backgrounds from different campuses has served us well.”

Savings Bank of Danbury said the collaboration on this project has been an educational opportunity to teach the younger generation about the evolution of the banking industry.

“When you participate in the program you get as much out of it as you give,” Romagnano said. “My staff gets to work directly with students. We’re delighted to work with UConn and attract bright, young people into the business industry and keep the talent local.”

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Trumbull PR exec to pen a history for Marines

he U.S. Marine Corps History and Museums Division has selected public relations executive and former Marine Ron Winter to write a history of Operation Dewey Canyon, one of the most successful Marine engagements of the Vietnam War. Winter works for Trumbull-based Michael J. London & Associates.

The piece will be written for the United States Marine Corps’ 50th Anniversary Commemorative Series.

Winter flew 300 missions as a helicopter machine gunner in Vietnam, includ-

ing service during Operation Dewey Canyon. He was awarded 15 Air Medals and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, which recognizes heroic acts while in combat, among other honors.

After his active service, Winter earned undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering and English literature.

He worked as a reporter at the Hartford Courant for 10 years and then worked for Manchester-based Inquirer Journal as an editor and columnist. Winter also spent time in Florida where he was director of public information for a governmental

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agency. He joined Michael J. London and Associates in 2001. He currently serves as the firm’s director of eastern operations.

Winter has written three books, including “Masters of the Art, A Fighting Marine’s Memoir of Vietnam,” a nonfiction account of the U.S. Marine helicopter operations during the Vietnam War, published by Random House; and “Granny Snatching,” about his mother’s successful fight to prevent his siblings from forcing her into Alzheimer’s care, even though she never had the disease. The true story explores the growing menace of “granny

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snatching,” where family members force their elders into institutions to attain their assets.

Winter’s first novel, “The Hypocrite,” which he describes as a “celestial murder mystery,” was released last year. He currently is working on its sequel.

Winter has received several journalistic awards including the Roy W. Howard Award, Sevellon Brown Award and Sigma Delta Chi Public Service Award. He was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.

— Bill Fallon

Bankwell goes public

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ew Canaan-based Bankwell Financial Group Inc., the holding company for Bankwell Bank, closed its May 15 initial public offering of 2,702,703 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $18 per share, resulting in aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $48.6 million.

The net proceeds of the offering, after deducting estimated underwriting discounts and offering expenses, were approximately $44.9 million.

The shares trade on The NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol “BWFG.” “We are very pleased by the response we have received to this offering,” said Peyton R. Patterson, president and CEO of Bankwell Financial Group. “With the additional capital the IPO provides, it is key to accomplishing our strategic priorities for organic growth and future acquisition opportunities. We are committed to being performance-driven for our clients, communities, employees and shareholders.”

Bankwell in April acquired Quinnipiac Bank & Trust Co. in Hamden, which offers it a footprint outside Fairfield County.

It has six branches and a loan office in Fairfield County. The Quinnipiac acquisition added approximately $100 million in assets to Bankwell, bringing its total assets to $880 million as of the most recent reporting period.

Sandler O’Neill & Partners L.P. and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc., both based in New York City, acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.

— Bill Fallon

Oyster Festival signs Joan Jett

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he Norwalk Seaport Association has lined up rocker Joan Jett as the main stage headliner Sept.

6, a Saturday night, during the 2014 Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival. The festival will be held Sept.

5-7 in Norwalk.

Jett — who famously does not care about her bad reputation in song — will have patriotic musical competition.

The U.S. Army volunteer band will play at 1 p.m. Sept. 7, returning to the festival after a 19-year absence. During the course of the weekend, dozens of regional musicians will also take the stage. Friday and Sunday’s headline entertainment will be announced at a later date.

Last year’s festival attracted some 40,000 attendees and pumped $1 million into the local economy, including $225,000 that went to charities. One thousand volunteers helped.

The presenting sponsor for the fourth consecutive year is First County Bank.

New this year will be the Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show, aerial stunt artists performing motorcycle high wire acts and daredevil stunts. Also making its debut will be a 65-foot “Gondola Ferris

Wheel” with light show, allowing riders to see the festival, as well as sites in the city of Norwalk and Long Island Sound.

This year, the popular Kid’s Cove will be the largest ever featuring a Big Top circus tent by Center Ring Productions with child-centered entertainment such as acrobats, clowns and a poodle show. Popular past attractions will return, including the Arts & Crafts Pavilion, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and the oyster slurping contest.

The Norwalk Seaport Association was founded in 1978 as a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation, education and public awareness of Norwalk’s maritime environment and heritage.

The Seaport Association and its volunteers are solely responsible for organizing and financing the Oyster Festival.

The association owns Sheffield Lighthouse and its volunteers maintain the lighthouse and grounds as a museum and nature preserve. The organization also offers harbor cruises, special events, maritime education programs and habitat restoration projects with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The website is seaport.org.

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Medical Groups Ranked by number of physicians; listed alphabetically in the event of a tie Cover all Group name Number of Number of Number of Year established major practices Address physcians employees locations Phone number • Website Specialty: Crystal Run Healthcare 155 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY 10941 845-703-6999 • crystalrunhealthcare.com Mount Kisco Medical Group P.C. 90 and 110 S. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914-241-1050 • mkmg.com Westmed Medical Group P.C. 2700 Westchester Ave., Purchase, NY 10577 914-682-0700 • westmedgroup.com ENT and Allergy Associates L.L.P. 560 White Plains Road, Suite 500, Tarrytown, NY 1059 914-333-5800 • entandallergy.com Horizon Family Medical Group 2 Coates Drive, Goshen, NY 10924 800-859-0085 • horizonfamilymedical.com Scarsdale Medical Group 259 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 914-723-8100 • scarsdalemedical.com Premier Medical Group 1 Columbia St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-437-5000 • premiermedicalhv.com Norwalk Medical Group 40 Cross St., Fourth floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 203-845-4800 • norwalkmedgroup.com Orthopaedic Specialty Group P.C. 75 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield, CT 06824 203-337-2600 • osgpc.com Doctors Express • doctorsexpress.com • 161 Boston Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610 • 203-333-4400 • 3000 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06905 • 203-969-2000 • 359 N. Central Ave., Hartsdale, NY 10530 • 914-448-2273 • 2 Main St., Danbury, CT 06810 • 203-826-2140 • 1030 Boulevard, West Hartford, CT 06119 • 860-986-6440 Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611 203-268-2882 • osm-ct.com Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons • hvbjsurgeons.com • 24 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532 • 914-375-7777 • 819 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704 • 914-631-7777 Forme Urgent Care and Wellness Center • formeurgentcare.com • 7-11 South Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601 • 914-723-4900 • 16 John R. Albanese Place, Eastchester, NY 10709 • 914-723-4900 This is a sampling of medical group companies. To be included on this list, please contact westfaircommunications@gmail.com.

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BY ANdi GRAY

The balance required of operations we have a real challenge figuring out the right amount of employees and materials needed to make and deliver what we sell. some days i’m trying to figure out how to keep people busy. other days we can’t get everything out the door on time. i’m not sure if i’m paying enough, too much or too little to get the job done.

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: It would be nice if every day was the same in operations.

Set a steady pace, you need to know how much time it really takes to get specific products or services built and delivered.

Build a rolodex of reliable sub-contractors.

Assign menial tasks to temps. Ask managers to play a role on the line. Know when it’s time to charge a premium because everyone has too much work.

Operations is the guts of the business.

It’s the part of the business that makes and delivers what your sales people sell to your customers. Make sure you know who is assigned to operations. Clarify each person’s role with the goal of eliminating duplication, wasted energy and working at cross purposes. mandate weekly planning meetings, more often in busy season, but keep them short and sweet. Go over details of what has to be delivered today, this week, next week, etc. Plot deliveries on a calendar where it’s easier to see resource shortages and opportunities.

Figure out what an average pace through the month would need to look like to meet overall demand. Look at historical data to figure out busy and slack times. Is it Monday and Friday that are crazy or is it mid-week? When do things slow and speed?

Tell sales people to limit commitments during the busiest times and steer customers towards lower volume periods.

Tell customers they’ll get more attention and encounter fewer problems at slow delivery times. Negotiate delivery dates to insure you have enough people to go around, enough product and enough trucks to meet demand.

Be ready to ramp down as quickly as you ramp up. The minute that demand slows down, re-assign staff for the next busy period. Let temps go. Back off from the least committed subcontractors.

Be realistic when estimating the time and resources needed to make and deliver

what’s been sold. It’s unrealistic to expect everything will go without a hitch. The busier it is, the more likely you will run into problems. This also means you need to plan time into the schedule to allow for recovery from glitches.

When it’s slower, work on back up resources. Test out new subs on simple projects to be sure they can meet your standards. Line up more back up than you think you’ll need.

While sub-contractors can be invaluable, keep in mind that they may also get busy when your company gets busy. By planning out workload well in advance, you can keep the subs from committing themselves elsewhere. Flex up staff with temporary workers and interns who can handle simple jobs and relieve more skilled workers to do higher level tasks. Look at all the tasks your people do every day. Make a list of the most menial tasks, and when operations staff starts approaching the need to work overtime, implement a temporary worker solution. make sure your managers know that when it gets busy they’re expected to get their hands dirty. There’s not room for prima donnas, it won’t hurt anyone to pitch in now and then to get an order out the door. Multi-tasking is an essential skill in any small — mid-sized business. Adding a few extra hours to the line each day or each week can make the difference between success and failure.

Some industries experience peak seasons, when just about everyone is fully maxed out. Know the seasonal cycles of your business. If it’s hard to find anyone to do the work certain days, weeks, or months of the year, have a price plus fee schedule for that timeframe.

Prioritize your best customers and do your best to meet their needs. Know that some customers will gladly pay to get what they want when they want it. Avoid the customer who is hard-headed about wanting what they want when they want it and who is unwilling to pay a premium to get it. They are probably the delivery headaches just waiting to happen. Refer them to your worst competitors.

Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., a business-consulting firm that specializes in helping entrepreneurial firms grow. She can be reached by phone at 877-238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Send it to her via e-mail: AskAndi@StrategyLeaders.com or by mail to Andi Gray, Strategy Leaders Inc., 5 Crossways, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Visit AskAndi.com for an entire library of Ask Andi articles.

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Previously, Mrs. Wilderotter was President and CEO of Wink Communications Inc., leading efforts to develop low-cost, end-to-end e-commerce systems. Before that, her positions included Executive Vice President of National Operations for AT&T Wireless Services Inc., Chief Executive Officer of AT&T’s Aviation Communications Division and a Senior Vice President of McCaw Cellular Communications Inc. Mrs. Wilderotter serves on the boards of Xerox Corporation and Procter & Gamble Company and on the boards of a number of non-profit organizations. In 2011, she was named to the Directorship 100, and is a member of the Board of Advisors of BoardroomIQ and the WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD) Global CEO Task Force, and The Committee of 200.

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SIC’s embrace of tech pays off June Gala Features a CostuMe-ball anGle

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he Stamford Innovation Center (SIC) on Atlantic Avenue welcomes June 26 the entire Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y., tech and startup communities to a new fundraiser called the Geeks and Nerds Summer Gala.

The event will bring tech, startup leaders and do-ers together with their dates and friends for a night of fun and to raise money for two important charities, Stamford’s Future5 and the CT Veterans Legal Center.

The Geeks and Nerds event is an evening of cocktails, food, dancing, live music, DJs and games. Guests are also encouraged to dress up for the evening as their favorite Star Trek, comic book or other fun character.

Beyond the dozens of events that the Innovation Center hosts every month, the biggest news is that a few of the startups that work in the Innovation Center are starting to make some very exciting noise. ArccosGolf, a company that uses sensors and mobile technology to track golfers’ games and leverage shot data to help them focus on areas for improvement, has just launched and is taking pre-sales orders. With local backing and a partnership with Callaway Golf, ArccosGolf is already making headlines in the startup and golf worlds.

Another startup housed at SIC, TruOptik, is creating a brand-new data set for marketers and content creators to observe consumer behavior. Tru Optik, which leverages peer-to-peer data from BitTorrent to capture what shows and movies are being watched, this month announced that it is making that data available to customers and partners via an API (Application Programming Interface).

“Our startups are the story at the Innovation Center,” said Peter Propp, chief marketing officer at SIC. “When they launch something cool, make a big sale or close another round of investment, the buzz in our building is palpable.”

SIC offers programs and events almost every weeknight and some weekends. One program that runs through September is the “iRelaunch Return to Work Boot Camp” combined with SIC’s Roadmap Program. The iRelaunch program is a national effort that provides women returning to the workplace the chance to learn skills required to compete for jobs in today’s evolving economy. The program includes the opportunity to interview for paid projects sponsored by local employers when classes end in September.

Hacker Night is offered every Tuesday at 6 p.m. This popular event actually offers several tracks of activity, including an IT and Coding track and a “Growth Hacker” track for marketers and startup leaders. Once a month, Hacker Night includes the local chapter meeting of Women Who Code. The positive energy is great and many participants end up finding partnerships, job opportunities and sales opportunities.

Another ongoing program is “Inside the Mind of the VC: Best Pitch Presentation Class.” Participants give 10-minute pitches to J. Skyler Fernandes, a Stamford-based venture capitalist and angel investor. After each presentation Fernandes provides feedback to help create a winning pitch.

The event schedule is peppered with opportunities like computer programming classes for beginners to those looking understand social media’s role in growing successful businesses.

SIC founder and Managing Partner Barry Schwimmer has a background in private investment, finance, education and media. He created SIC to fulfill his premise that an iconic physical presence housing networking and educational programming could bring together the strengths of the Stamford region and produce a viable startup ecosystem.

Augmenting critical support from the state of Connecticut and Connecticut Innovations, several large, innovative Connecticut-based companies, led by Sikorsky and Pitney Bowes, have invest-

From left, SIC Founder Barry Schwimmer, Chief Marketing Officer Peter Propp, John Ventura of Cashpass and U.S. Rep Jim Himes. Contributed photo.

ed money, time and manpower to help make SIC a leader in the regional startup and entrepreneurial worlds.

The 16,000-square-foot facility is in the Old Town Hall at 175 Atlantic Ave. in the heart of downtown Stamford. “We have new classes, workshops and events all the time,” said Schwimmer. “The business community, both large and small has embraced us. They look to us for leadership in helping startups turn their dreams into viable businesses.”

Recently, SIC has hosted several events that have helped to further spur the growth of the local business community. Andrew Bergmann, creative

director for CNNMoney, headlined “The Art of Business, Celebrating Internet Week” as part of Internet Week New York in late May. In April, the third Annual Startup Weekend Stamford took over SIC (and parts of downtown Stamford) for three days as 12 newly formed teams vied to create new companies and win startup-centric prizes. Judges, including Stamford Mayor David Martin and local entrepreneurs pored over the creative ideas and presentations, providing advice and guidance to the teams.

Peter Moses is a spokesman for the SIC.

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Frontier earns cutting-edge award prepaid broadband seen as a Market builder Stamford-based Frontier Communications Corp., a telecommunications company founded in 1946 and the subject of a Feb. 17 page 1 Fairfield County Business Journal story, and Wipro Ltd., an India-based information technology, consulting and outsourcing company, have jointly won the 2014 Global Telecoms Business Innovation Award.

The award category was business service innovation, with their offering titled “Wired Prepaid Broadband Partnership Project.”

Global Telecoms Business is an England-based publication covering the telecom industry.

A large unserved or underserved market of potential customers in the U.S. has not yet adopted available broadband for financial reasons, according to a statement accompanying the award announcement. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has been driving initiatives such as Connect2Compete to encourage

U.S. broadband adoption.

Wipro and Frontier won praise for educating seasonal users, students, travelers, lower income and credit-

“prepaid broadband is expected to bring a new segment of customers and encourage retention...”

challenged customers about the convenience and flexibility of pre-paid broadband service.

The benefits flow both ways: A prepaid broadband product that enables customers to choose broadband plans

without concern about income levels or credit checks can help carriers tap new markets without adversely impacting their own financial standing.

Wipro’s managed services program — called Accelerate — sidesteps traditional billing for a preconfigured cloud-hosted service. It allows carriers “to support and quickly enable targeted and flexible products such as prepaid services, data caps, bandwidth management and specialized content offers.” It is now being tested in Ohio with the expectation of soon reaching Frontier’s 27-state marketplace.

“We are excited to receive this recognition from Global Telecoms Business,” said Ann L. Burr, president for new product trials and integration at Frontier.

“Prepaid broadband is expected to bring a new segment of customers and encourage retention by offering greater payment flexibility and convenience for the under-banked customer or for part-time

and seasonal use. Through Accelerate, Frontier can tap into a significant opportunity in the U.S. to connect future customers to the broadband services they need.”

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“With a fast time-to-market and ability to quickly trial new offers, we hope to support Frontier’s drive to offer new customer segments an essential service. This accolade from GTB is a great compliment to our partnership.”

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IT challenges place demands on all business sizes

By Timothy Reed

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espite their unique challenges, midsize companies tend to have many of the same IT challenges as their much larger counterparts.

The IT challenges midsize organizations face today are complex, difficult to understand and often ignored. Like the boxer facing a larger opponent, small to midsize organizations should consider “punching above their weight,” taking approaches to smartly use the tools and capabilities IT now provides.

The two most common questions from CEO’s are, No. 1: What should I be looking at? And No. 2: Can my team get this done?

Answering both leads to an interesting perspective, one that often looks at what is happening in today’s marketplace and what is really impacting IT delivery.

What should you be looking at? A recent McKinsey poll of senior IT executives identified the following key IT challenges faced by large organizations: • generating more value from data; • improving security; • reducing the cost of existing IT assets and operations; • supporting a growing number of enduser devices and applications; • developing and deploying new applications; and

• migrating legacy applications to cloud infrastructures.

My view is that midsize organizations face the same challenges and may not realize they can successfully address each of these challenges. The approaches and capabilities provided by today’s IT marketplace offer a set of rational and reasonable solutions.

Some key opportunities and examples that could be considered for each of these challenges include the following: • Data: Think beyond the daily transaction and the data that runs your business.

Consider the value of the data you collect and the possibilities when combining it with other data. Look at this incrementally.

Consider crowdsourcing, what would the public want from your data?

• Security: We all need to spend more time looking at and addressing IT security. Start to look at where you could be exposed and what can be done to close gaps or implement new approaches. Like Target, you may be exposed via a vendor or service provider.

• Reducing cost: There are several viable alternatives to reduce cost, across IT hardware and software. We often look at what is running today and what could be moved to the range of ‘IT as a Service’ delivery models.

• End user devices: In most cases, this

means mobile tools. The challenge here is that most companies have built capability that is not competitive and needs to be updated. Don’t even think about building this on your own; run to the marketplace.

• Develop and deploy new applications: Approaches to IT development have changed, offering agile approaches that can incrementally deliver capabilities, shortening the timeframe for results.

• Migrate legacy applications to the Cloud: This should be an ongoing focus.

Cloud solutions are available, scalable and secure. Instead of spending resources to upgrade legacy applications, consider leveraging cloud solutions. Research our options, and take the necessary steps to migrate your applications.

In order to successfully address these challenges, the midsize organization often needs to understand their unique set of internal IT challenges, those areas within the current business model that can “get in the way” or prevent successful execution.

The midsize business model characteristics that often curtail successful IT delivery include: • hard to justify large investments in IT systems or infrastructure; • limited payback or ROI; the midsize firm often lacks sufficient scale; • difficult to attract needed IT talent and a lack of expertise;

• revenue does not necessarily equate to complexity; small to midsize companies can have complex IT needs; • tendency toward informality; • few physical locations, but a dispersed workforce; • constant evolution of the business model to remain competitive; and • a growing imperative for security and disaster recovery.

Failing to address these challenges manifests itself in two areas: primarily in disappointing or failed IT projects; and in a reluctance to take advantage of new IT models and trends.

There is light at the end of the tunnel. Recognizing your IT challenges is the tough part. You can address each item with a realistic approach, one that delivers capability and meets expectations. In most cases, the small and midsize organizations can face their IT challenges and move forward successfully, punching above their weight.

Timothy E. Reed, CEO at Fairfield County-based ReedITC, has worked at Ernst & Young, General Motors and McGraw-Hill. He and his team deliver IT and operation transformation. ReedITC founded the Linkedin group “IT and Operations Transformation,” the largest global group focused on IT and ops transformation; it is a member of the Connecticut Technology Council and is active in tech forums.

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Resignation and reflection… about this time six years ago in the summer of 2008, a dedicated group of arts, cultural, business and education leaders met to confirm the launch of the Cultural alliance of Fairfield County. a short time later i had the privilege of becoming the first executive director. For three years i had worked alongside these regional leaders to assess and plan for the needs of the Fairfield County arts and cultural sector. since 2002, i had been providing regional arts and cultural services in my former role as executive director of the Fairfield arts Council. so this week, as i end my six-year tenure at the Cultural alliance, i realize that i have been working to support regional arts organizations and artists for more like 12 years. you may ask, “who would start a nonprofit or any business, in 2008, in such a challenging economic climate?” at the time there were serious discussions about delaying the launch because the economic future seemed just too uncertain. in the end, we made the tough decision to keep the momentum of the three year study going and launch the Cultural alliance of Fairfield County. the study had shown us the path and the board and i were determined to follow it. there were times, particularly during 2009, our second year, as we worked to launch FCbuzz.org and build our membership, when i wondered whether we could find the support to continue. then our membership started to grow rapidly and funders and partnerships grew. Much of the satisfaction i gained from my job was in getting to know the many people that have helped us grow and working with the dedicated arts and cultural professionals, as well as the many artists, in the region. so it is with a sense of accomplishment that i move on to pursue may own creative endeavors and focus on working with individual organizations. it has been a pleasure writing this column each month and i thank the Fairfield County business Journal for the opportunity.

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The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy.

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FREE SHAKESPEARE AT ROWAYTON’S PINKNEY PARK shakespeare on the sound’s 19th season of free shakespeare in pinkney park will be shakespeare’s comedy, “the two Gentlemen of verona,” June 12-29. shakespeare tells a wonderful, fun, madcap adventure story of friendship, love and betrayal, with great wit and beautiful poetry. Claire shannon kelly of new Canaan returns to direct for her second season after the delightful “as you like it” last summer. performances begin nightly – except Monday – at 7:30 p.m. bring your picnic and blanket and enjoy an evening of wonderful theater with family and friends. you may set out your blanket or chairs to hold space any time after 4 p.m. a limited number of reserved seats are available for $35 each and brendan’s 101 will be in the park with lobster roles, drinks and ice cream. each night will also feature a pre-performance program for children at 6:30 p.m. by the apprentice Company. shakespeare on the sound will also be holding two summer camps at the rowayton Community Center: “Groundlings” (ages 5-8) June 23-27, from 9 a.m.-noon; and “the Junior Gentlemen of verona” for fifth to eighth

graders from noon-5 p.m., June 18-20 and June 23-27, ending with a performance at 5 p.m., June 26-27.

For more information, other events leading up to the production, to volunteer in the park this summer or just to get involved visit shakespeareonthesound.org or call 203299-1300.

REQUIEM FOR THE INDUSTRIAL AGE AT HOUSATONIC MUSEUM the housatonic Museum of art presents “anna held audette: requiem for the industrial age,” on view in the burt Chernow Galleries, June 12-July 25, with a reception open to the public thursday, June 12, 5-7 p.m. anna held audette was a distinguished artist and teacher best known for her drawings, prints and paintings of industrial ruins and obsolete machinery chronicling the decline of american industry. a large metal recycling yard in north haven was a valuable resource for inspiration due to its proximity to audette’s home in new haven. access to junkyards enabled her to achieve the ideal expressed by the modern painter she most admired, Charles sheeler, best known for his paintings of american industrial sites. audette’s work emphasizes

inherent formal design elements such as shape and color with her preference for examining detailed segments of her chosen subject. the housatonic Museum of art has a significant collection of work that includes works by master artists such as rodin, picasso, Matisse, Miro and Chagall. the museum also presents lectures, programs and changing exhibitions in the burt Chernow Galleries, serving as a rich cultural resource for the Greater bridgeport area. the burt Chernow Galleries are open to the public and admission is free. exhibits change throughout the year. please call 203-332-5203 for information or visit our website at housatonicmuseum.org.

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BUSINESS JOURNAL ATTAChmENTS FiLLEd Greenwich Electric L.L.C. and Tom Anderson, Greenwich. Filed by Charles J. Miller. $78,522 in favor of Sonepar Northeast Distribution New England Inc. Property: Lot 13, Map 862, Greenwich. Filed May 22.

Greenwich Electric L.L.C. and Tom Anderson, Greenwich. Filed by Charles J. Miller. $78,522 in favor of Sonepar Northeast Distribution New England Inc. Property: Lot 37, Pemberwick Road and Lot 164, Map 566, Greenwich. Filed May 22.

Sutherland, Patricia d., Bethel. Filed

by A. Jasorkowski. $92,354 in favor of HBR Danbury L.L.C. Property: 30 Saxon Road, Bethel. Filed May 22.

BUiLdiNG PERmiTS

COMMErCIaL Corporate Construction inc., contractor for 20 Kenosia L.L.C. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 20 Kenosia Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $766,900. Filed May 12. dani Realty L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Perform upgrades to the lighting in an existing commercial space at Padanarm Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $102,000. Filed May 12.

hawley Construction Corp., Danbury, contractor for Berkshire Shopping Center L.L.C. Perform interior tenant fit-out at an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 67 Newtown St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $44,000. Filed May 19.

KJK, Scottan, Mass., contractor for Bridgeport Phase 1. Add new antennas on an existing commercial building at 955 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $40,000.

Filed May 20.

Kovacs Construction, Danbury, contractor for Bridgeport WPCA. Perform exterior alterations to an existing pump station at 515 Lakeside Drive, Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $593,000. Filed May 22.

Leite, mario Norwalk, contractor for Campus Office Park Associates. Perform tenant fit-up on third floor of an existing commercial space at 480 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed May 20. marcelli, Carmine, contractor for 60 Shelter Rock Associates L.L.C. Add a block base to an interior office space at 60 Shelter Rock Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed May 14.

Norwalk Tent, Norwalk, contractor for Calvary New Testament Church. Build a temporary tent structure for a special event on commercial property at 1880 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed May 20.

Nutmeg Square L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Remove two offices and one partition wall in an existing commercial space at 70 Newtown Stop & Shop, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,800. Filed May 12.

ERST First Stamford Place SPE L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior tenant fit-out at an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 151 Greenwich Ave., Unit 100, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed between May 19 and May 23.

Reynoso, Pedro L., Danbury, contractor for JLG Leasing. Replace a wall removed without a permit in an existing commercial space at 41 South St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $450. Filed May 19.

Gaffrard, Solange, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations to commercial apartments at 681-689 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $220,000. Filed May 23.

Site Acquisitions inc., contractor for Christ The Shepherd Church PCA. Install antennas and a natural gas generator in a church building at 52 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $67,500. Filed May 20.

The Shrine of St. margaret, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Build a temporary tent structure for a special event on commercial property at 2523 Park Ave., Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $500. Filed May 19.

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.

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Two harbor Point Square L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct exterior signs at an existing commercial space at 100 Washington Blvd., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $3,150. Filed between May 19 and May 23.

Warwick Construction inc., contractor for Danbury Mall L.L.C. Perform interior tenant fit out at an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 7 Backus Ave. Main, Danbury. Estimated cost: $25,000.

Filed May 15.

rESIDEnTIaL A & A Quality home improvement L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for Max Axler and Tara Axler. Finish the basement to create a playroom in an existing singlefamily residence at 51 West Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $27,840. Filed May 6.

Arnow Construction L.L.C., contractor for Homero Sandoval. Demolish an existing residential structure at 139 Mulberry St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between May 19 and May 23.

hilderbrant, Sean, Pawling, N.Y., contractor for self. Convert garage to a living room in an existing single-family residence at 95 Leighton Road, Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed May 19.

Nejame & Sons inc., New Haven, contractor for Nejame Development L.L.C. Pour a foundation for a new multifamily residence at 55 State St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed May 22.

Breakwater Renovation & design L.L.C., Middlebury, contractor for Guy Welton and Kimberly Welton. Remove second-floor nonbearing partitions around the stairs in an existing singlefamily residence at 13 Lantern Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed May 20.

hollow Tree Construction L.L.C., contractor for Priyanka Agrawala and Mukesh Agrawala. Perform renovations to the main bathroom and a smaller bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 77 Courtland Ave., Unit 136, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,300. Filed between May 19 and May 23.

New Century Gardens L.L.C., New York, N.Y., contractor for self. Perform interior repairs to the sheetrock in an existing single-family residence at 2225 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed May 23.

Broomfield Builders L.L.C., Durham, contractor for Robert Perry. Install a full bathroom, new windows and flooring in an existing single-family residence at 472 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $66,500. Filed May 12.

Jema Properties L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing two-family building at 2 Aiken Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $35,000.

Filed May 12.

davila, Washington, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a two-story addition and a second-floor addition over existing house at 876 Merritt St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $62,000. Filed May 19. design Builders & Remodeling inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Khosrow Fozouni. Perform kitchen renovation to include new cabinets, countertops, windows and slider. Renovate the family room, add cabinets, flooring and slider at 247 Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $60,000.

Filed May 12. drye, Allie, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 92 Carlson Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,020. Filed May 19.

Earthmovers inc., contractor for Regional Hospice and Home Care. Construct a new retaining wall at a residential property at 30 Milestone Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $34,700. Filed May 15.

Fitzpatrick, James, Fishkill, N.Y., contractor for self. Construct a new singlefamily residence with two stories, five bedrooms and an attached two-car garage at 26 Stonecrest Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $657,000. Filed May 15.

GG+CC Properties, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add fire doors and perform interior repairs to a residential space at 777-779 Williams St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,600. Filed May 19. habitat For humanity, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence at 31 Clifton Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $95,000. Filed May 19. harpswell Builders L.L.C., Redding, contractor for Kimberly Knipsel. Remodel finished basement space to include a theater, gym, playroom and a new half bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 66 Norrans Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $100,000.

Filed May 6. heritage homes, Ridgefield, contractor for John Schachinger. Convert a two-car garage to a three-car garage, add a new sunroom and a new mudroom in an existing single-family residence at 278 Silver Spring Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed May 15.

JRS Remodeling L.L.C., Ridgefield, contractor for Paul Browning and Chrissa Browning. Remodel the first floor, frame for a new exterior and a new closet in an existing single-family residence at 21 Laurel Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed May 12.

Katz Contracting L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for Quail Ridge Condo Association.

Repair existing deck at 120 Prospect St., Unit 65, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $7,000.

Filed May 5.

Lachance, daniel J., Danbury, contractor for David J. Lachance and Hutchings Geraldine. Build a full bathroom in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 7 Mountain Laurel Lane, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed May 19.

Lamson, Catherine and Paul Lamson, Danbury, contractor for self. Build a new detached garage at an existing singlefamily residence at 48 Washington Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed May 12.

LCC home improvement Stratford, contractor for Jose Gonzalez. Construct an access ramp to an existing single-family residence at 167 Linen Ave., Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed May 22.

Leary Construction, Ridgefield, contractor for Anthony Corona and Cristina Corona. Perform a two-story addition to an existing single-family residence, finish existing attic, add a bathroom and expand the kitchen at 52 Barry Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $489,744. Filed May 15. mann, Amrik Singh, Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new shed at an existing single-family residence at 12 Pond Crest Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed May 13. mercuri, Vincenzo, contractor for Edward Gannon, et al. Install a new generator and an underground tank to an existing single-family residence at 83 Fairway Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000.

Filed between May 19 and May 23. miller, William, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Enclose an open porch in an existing single-family residence at 14 Hunting St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $11,000.

Filed May 19.

Outside in home improvements L.L.C., contractor for Christine M. Striano. Perform bathroom renovations to an existing single-family residence at 392 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between May 19 and May 23.

Pelham homes L.L.C., Ridgefield, contractor for John Teltsch and Lisa Teltsch.

Remodel the master bathroom and the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 7 Conley Court, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed May 8.

Pelham homes L.L.C., Ridgefield, contractor for Daniel Briody. Replace windows in the master bedroom and rework existing master bathroom at 17 Mountain View Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $26,000. Filed May 14.

R&F Services, Trumbull, contractor for Waterman 3030 Park. Combine residential apartments at 3030 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $28,000.

Filed May 23.

R. m. hamil Enterprise inc., Ridgefield, contractor for 213 Mimosa Circle L.L.C. Remodel the kitchen, open the front porch, install a new front door and add new stairs at an existing single-family residence, 213 Mimosa Circle, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed May 7.

RJR Builder L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for William Salvestrini and Robert Salvestrini. Construct a new single-family residence with two and one-half stories, three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, an unfinished attic, a rear deck and an attached two-car garage with a partially finished basement with a half bathroom at 37 Linden Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $459,000. Filed May 20.

RJR Builder L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for Richard Ramey. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 27 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $40,600. Filed May 16.

Salamon, marcie J., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Add shower to a powder room to create a full bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 90 Sleepy Hollow Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $1,732. Filed May 16.

Sanchez, Oswaldo, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations to an existing single-family residence at 54 Soundview Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed May 19.

Santo, Silvestro, contractor for Tango Yankee L.L.C. Add a truss-building accessory structure to a residential property at 81 Kenosia Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed May 13.

SPm maintenance and Construction L.L.C., Bethel, contractor for Holly Stauss and Terrance Stauss. Install finished flooring and perform plumbing and ductwork in an existing single-family residence at 3 Edel Weiss Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed May 21.

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Balasubramaniam Swaminathan, et al. Build a temporary tent structure for a special event on residential property at 86 Halpin Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between May 19 and May 23.

Sterling Associates L.L.C., Newtown, contractor for Monika Richer and Terence Kelly. Remodel the kitchen, remove wall, finish basement and replace windows in an existing single-family residence at 41 Minuteman Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $62,000. Filed May 8.

Stonecrest Builders L.L.C., contractor for Austin O. Saypol, et al. Add an addition with a deck above playroom. Renovate kitchen, add a mudroom with a half bathroom and a two-car garage with storage above at 170 Old Mill Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $675,000. Filed between May 19 and May 23.

The Green Coat Crew L.L.C., contractor for Paula Walsh and John J. Walsh.

Construct a fire escape from the secondfloor window of an existing single-family residence at 21 Housman St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed May 19.

Toll CT iii LTd Partnership, contractor for The Hills at Rivington. Construct a new two-unit townhouse at 1 Wilder Wood Way Building 10, Units 17 and 19, Danbury.

Estimated cost: $409,020. Filed May 20.

Toll CT iii LTd Partnership, contractor for The Hills at Rivington. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage and an external deck at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $204,510.

Filed May 20.

Toll CT iii LTd Partnership, contractor for The Hills at Rivington. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage and an external deck at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $204,510.

Filed May 20.

Violi, Benedetto, et al., contractor for self. Demolish a dwelling due to fire damage at 449 Westover Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed between May 19 and May 23.

Ward, Leia and Larry Ward, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Convert existing mudroom into an open porch, remove shower in bathroom and convert second-floor bathroom into a walk-in closet at 92 Barry Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $3,000.

Filed May 14.

White home Products, Stratford, contractor for Dan Quinlan. Remove and rebuild a front porch at an existing single-family residence at 172-174 Orland St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000.

Filed May 21.

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NEWSMAKERS plus awards and events FEDELE HONORED AMONG TRUSTEES

BRUCE MUSEUM ACQUIRES BRICHER PAINTING

Michael Fedele, chairman of the board of directors for Stamford Hospital, was among 28 hospital trustees honored by the United Hospital Fund during its 24th annual Tribute to Hospital Trustees at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Award recipients are prominent leaders in business, medicine, education and law, as well as those involved in human services and volunteerism.

Fedele is the founder, president and CEO of Stamfordbased Pinnacle Group, a national information technology firm.

The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, has acquired and installed “Coastal Scene” by Alfred Thomas Bricher, a wellknown 19th-century American landscape artist. The painting, which currently hangs behind the information desk in the front lobby of the museum as part of the permanent collection, is considered a defining example of luminist painting.

GE VETERAN TO LEAD STARWOOD’S IT ORGANIZATION Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. announced the appointment of Martha Poulter, former chief information officer of GE Capital, as the company’s new executive vice president and chief information officer effective June 23. She succeeds Roger Berry, who is set to retire in the end of June and will stay on as a consultant to Starwood through year-end to ensure a smooth transition.

PETER BAUM JOINS O’CONNOR DAVIES Fedele

O’Connor Davies L.L.P., a public accounting and consulting firm in Stamford, announced Peter Baum has joined the firm as a tax partner. Baum will lead the firm’s international tax and tax accounting practices.

BROTHERS SEEK TO REDUCE DISTRACTED DRIVING Three Greenwich brothers teamed up to spread the word on the dangers of distracted driving by organizing the second annual Project Yellow Light Race at Grand Prix New York, in Mount Kisco, April 25. They raised $3,200 in funds to benefit the scholarship program. Greenwich High School senior Ben Albano, the 2013 MAZDASPEED Challenge Summer Series champion and 2012 Rookie of the Year, along with his brothers Addison, a junior at Brunswick School and Austen, a freshman at King Low Heywood Thomas School, organized the race and drew more than 85 participants from local high schools. The students were divided into two groups, based on karting experience.

The two first-place winning teams were: Owen Gerber, Noah Richardson, Clayton Jurkowitz, Colin Rosato and George Yates; and Page Jockimo, Mitchell Wilson, Xavier Delgado, Marshall Resnick and Graham Resnick Left, the Albano family and, right, the two winning teams.

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STUDENTS AWARDED MEDALS OF EXCELLENCE Three young scientists were awarded the H. Joseph Gerber Medal of Excellence at the 39th annual meeting and dinner of the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering June 5, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell.

The recipients are top winners of the 2014 Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair. They are: Janine Kerr (First Place, Life Sciences – Senior Division) of Danbury High School; Isabelle Goldstein (First Place, Physical Sciences – Senior Division) of Ridgefield High School; and William Tait (High School Winner – Urban School Challenge) of Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science and Technology Education Center.

Kerr’s winning Science Fair entry was titled, “Biological Control of the Invasive Eurasian Watermillfoil Using Aquatic Weevils” and Goldstein’s award was for her project titled, “Partitioning Gamma-Ray Sources in Fermi Large Area Telescope Observations for Spatial and Spectral Analysis.” Tait won for his project, “Bio-sensor Drug Carrier for Insulin.”

CARROW NAMED TO AMERICARE HELPS MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER RIDGEFIELD BOARD AmeriCares of Stamford is helping a Mississippi health care center leveled by an April 28 tornado to remain open, ensuring access to care by funding a temporary facility for the Winston County Family Medical Center in Louisville.

AmeriCares is focusing on Louisville because of the need – 37 percent of its 6,600 residents live below the poverty line according to the latest Census figures – and the extensive damage caused by the storm.

DATES

Reynolds & Rowella L.L.P. announced Alexandra Carrow has been recently named to the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

JUNE 11

Caregiver’s Home Solutions will hold an open house at 4 p.m. at 2875 Main St, Suite 200 in Stratford. Contact Mary Dean at 203-335-3800 or dean@brbc.org, for more information.

JUNE 13 Doctors Express Stamford is hosting a public grand opening for the opening of ithe newest branch at 3000 Summer St.

JUNE 16 Join Women Business Development Coun-

cil and a panel of commercial bankers and nonbank lenders to gain an understanding of lending through Access to Capital: Small Business Loan Options at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, Shelton. 6-8 p.m. Preregistration required/ no charge. For more information, call 203-925-0686.

STAMFORD HOSPITAL RECEIVES ACCREDITATION The cardiac testing centers at Stamford Hospital and the Tully Health Center along with the hospital’s echocardiography lab have each been granted a three-year accreditation in the areas of adult stress echocardiography and adult

transthoracic echocardiography by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The commission provides accreditation for programs dedicated to ensuring patient care and improving healthcare.

JUNE 25 The 2014 NORWALK SUMMER CONCERT SE- SEPT 3 RIES kicks off; commencing with a Classic Car

WEBSTER PRIVATE BANK PROMOTES FOUR TO SVP Webster Private Bank, Waterburybased and with a Fairfield County presence, announced the promotions of four bankers to senior vice president.

Eileen Cahill, who joined Webster in 2008, is based in the Stamford office; Chris Perry, based in the Stamford office, joined Webster in 2002; Patricia Phalon,based in Waterbury, moved to Webster Private Bank in 2000; and Maria Scanlon, based in the Hartford office, joined Webster in 2000.

Cahill

Perry

Show Beach Cruise organized by The Coachmen. The series continues every Wednesday at 6 p.m. featuring the music of the Beatles, Woodstock, Eagles, Johnny Cash and Jimmy Buffett. Sponsored by First County Bank.

Phalon

Scanlon

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on the record COURT CASES

Bridgeport District Court Prizma Partners L.L.C., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Cache L.L.C., Denver, Colo.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Cambece Law Office P.C., Beverly, Mass. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance. The plaintiff claims money damages of $15,000 or less, costs, attorney’s fees, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as may be required.

Filed May 14. Case No. 14cv6043044.

Sullivan’s Laundry, Norwalk. Filed by Santa Buckley Energy Inc., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Green and Gross P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for gas provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance due.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages less than $15,000, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Filed May 16.

Case No. 14cv6043109.

Accuspec Electronics L.L.C. and Armstrong Accuspec L.L.C., Erie, Pa. Filed by Safestart Systems L.L.C., Weston.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Minchella & Associates L.L.C., Middlebury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to deliver a certain number of circuit boards to the defendant and that the circuit boards delivered were of poor quality. Additionally, the defendants allegedly sold the circuit boards, which the defendant holds patents on, to other parties. Plaintiff claims compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, costs, punitive damages and such further relief as the court may deem appropriate. Filed May 19.

Case No. 14cv6043141.

H.N.S. Management Company Inc., Hartford. Filed by Pauline Webb, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler P.C., Bridgeport.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a slippery surface on a bus owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This accident occurred due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees because there was excessive water on the bus floor and the bus driver accelerated the bus too quickly.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Filed May 20. Case No. 14cv6043177.

Dragone Classic Motorcars Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Jonathan Lawrence, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: William M. Burke, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had misrepresented the mileage on a car sold to the plaintiff. Plaintiff claims compensatory damages, costs, interest, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and such other relief as the court may order. Filed May 21.

Case No. 14cv6043200.

139 Ely Realty L.L.C., Norwalk. Filed by Anthony B. Simmons, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore O’brien Yelenak & Foti, Cheshire. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he fell through a hatch on a premises owned by the defendant and sustained injury when he hit the basement floor. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to properly secure the hatch. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Filed May 21. Case No. 14cv6043207.

ROR Company IV L.L.C., Newtown.

Filed by Maryanne Wolfe, Newtown.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she tripped on an uneven surface in the parking lot owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to maintain the parking lot premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Filed May 21.

Case No. 14cv6015254.

727 Honeyspot Road L.L.C., et al., Stratford. Filed by Aurea Morales, Bridgeport.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Edward F. Czepiga II, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an exit on the premises owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to provide an unobstructed exit.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs, and such other relief in law or equity may appertain. Filed May 22.

Case No. 14cv6043213.

191 Ridgebury Road L.L.C., Hartford.

Filed by Michael Rodgers, Ridgefield.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Coyne, Von Kuhn, Brady & Fries, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he fell while riding his bicycle on a wet road by the defendant and sustained injury. This wet road was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to maintain the sprinkler system from discharging water onto the road.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief as equity or law may provide. Filed May 21.

Case No. 14cv6015257.

Danbury District Court Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmacutical Inc., Ridgefield. Filed by Michael Gaffey, Old Lyme. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jane I. Milas, Garcia & Milas P.C., New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendant alleging that it overstated the positive effects of a drug it marketed and understated the drug’s negative effects. As a result, the plaintiff’s descendant was unaware of the excessive risks of uncontrollable bleeding and died due to complications related to taking the medication. Plaintiff claims judgment, compensatory damages, punitive damages and such other relief as to law or equity appertains. Filed May 16.

Case No. 14cv6015192.

Danbury Hospital, et al., Danbury. Filed

by Anthony Vines, et al., Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gregory P. Klein, Danbury.

Action: The plaintiffs have brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly order radiology studies and missed the plaintiff’s subdural hematoma. As a result, the plaintiff died after being released from the hospital. Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Filed May 20.

Case No. 14cv6015240.

Electric Insurance Co., Beverly, Mass.

Filed by Kimberly Hopp, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gregory P. Klein, Danbury.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs.

Filed May 20. Case No. 14cv6015243.

Stamford District Court Longo Carting Inc., Greenwich. Filed by the city of Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: John P. Regan, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for waste-disposal services provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $146,807. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, taxable costs, interest, attorney’s fees and any just and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Filed May 13. Case No. 14cv6022131.

511 Association Inc. and Cytec Industries Inc., Stamford. Filed by Gene Wasicki, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Discala & Discala, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he fell off a wall owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to maintain the fence around the wall. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Filed May 13.

Case No. 14cv6022145.

Walmart Stores Inc., Norwalk. Filed

by Antoinette M. Prietrantuono, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Peter J. Somma Jr., Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging she was hit by a pallet of boxes that fell on her in a store owned by the plaintiff and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to maintain the stack of boxes.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Filed May 19. Case No. 14cv6022206.

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc., Hartford. Filed

by Ashley Cossio, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Matthew M. Maddox L.L.C., New Canaan. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a slippery surface in a restaurant owned by the plaintiff and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to keep the floor free from water. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and all other such relief as the court deems equitable and proper.

Filed May 20. Case No. 14cv6022212.

Orrico Construction L.L.C., Greenwich. Filed by Sound Beach Services Inc., Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Abraham M. Hoffman, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for services provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $6,500. The plaintiff claims damages, attorney’s fees, interest, and costs of this action. Filed May 21.

Case No. 14cv6022251.

SUPERIOR COURT Allen, et al. Filed by Daniel Carpenter and Grist Mill Capital L.L.C. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Norman A. Pattis of The Pattis Law Firm L.L.C., Bethany. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a civil rights suit against the defendants. The plaintiffs claim the warranted search and seizure of property involving tax returns, insurance documents of May 26, 2011 are examples of the violation of the plaintiff’s constitutional rights and the pattern of harassment and intimidation experienced by U.S. Attorney offices in Boston and Washington, D.C. Filed May 22. Case no. 14cv00741.

Aurora Senior Living Center of East Hartford L.L.C., et al. Filed by New England Health Care Employees Pension Fund, et al. Plaintiffs’ attorneys: Michael E. Passero of the Law Offices of John M. Creane, Milford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a labor: ERISA suit against the defendants. This case is brought to recover delinquent contributions, interest, penalties and liquidated damages owed plaintiff Taft-Hartley ERISA funds by defendant employers. Filed May 22.

Case no. 14cv00739.

Boston Scientific Corp. Filed by Suzanne De Les Derniers. Plaintiff’s attorney: David M. Bernard of Koskoff Koskoff & Beider P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought a personal injury product liability suit against the defendant for its pelvis mesh product. It is designed, manufactured, packaged, sold and distributed by the defendant and contains materials to be biologically incompatible with human tissue and found to create a negative immune response. Filed May 23.

Case no. 14cv00744.

Cavalry Portfolio Services L.L.C., et al. Filed by Gary Palmer. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joanne S. Faulkner of Law Offices of Joanne Faulkner, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a consumer credit/fair debt collection suit against the defendants. Plaintiff received false, deceptive and misleading representations of prior credit card transactions yet the debt, outstanding since 2006 is beyond the statute of limitations. Filed May 23.

Case no. 14cv00745.

Connecticut, et al. Filed by Karen Dragon. Plaintiff’s attorney: William Sylvester Palmieri of the Law Offices of William S. Palmieri L.L.C., Hew Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a job discrimination suit against the defendants based on gender, ethnicity and/or retaliations for previous complaints. Filed May 23.

Case no. 14cv00749.

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Connecticut State Police, et al. Filed

by Mark Minto, police officer for DMHAS. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jill Kay Levin of Nair + Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendants, seeking $500,000. What began as a typical ride home after a day’s work resulted in an arrest for following a vehicle too closely and pistol license revocation, both of which plaintiff disputes.

Filed May 23. Case no. 14cv00747.

NRA Group L.L.C d.b.a. National Recovery Agency. Filed by Elizabeth Jaworowski, Southington. Action: The plaintiff has brought a consumer credit/fair debt collection suit against the defendant.

During the process of purchasing a home, plaintiff discovered two outstanding debts, totaling $130. Since the plaintiff had never received notice that damaged credit history, plaintiff is holding defendant liable. Filed May 19. Case no. 14cv00720.

C. R. Bard Inc., et al. Filed by Mastrofrancesco, et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: David M. Bernard of Koskoff Koskoff & Beider P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a personal injury product liability suit against the defendants for its pelvis mesh product. It is designed, manufactured, packaged, sold and distributed by the defendant and contains materials to be biologically incompatible with human tissue and found to create a negative immune response. Filed May 23.

Case no. 14cv00748.

Purdue Pharmaceuticals L.P. Filed by Eight One Two L.L.C. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Brian Andrew Carpenter, Christopher M. Joe, and Eric W. Buether of Buether Joe & Carpenter L.L.C., Dallas, Texas. Defendant’s attorneys: John Morrant Case and Megan M. O’Laughlin of Hitchcock Evert L.L.P., Dallas, Texas. Action: The plaintiff has brought a patent infringement suit against the defendant. Filed May 19.

Case no. 14cv00727.

Dean M. Esserman. Filed by Taurus Cafe Inc. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williams, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant, the chief of the New Haven Department of Police Services. The complaint is a result of a warranted search on premises where plaintiff states police officers absconded $27,000 in cash receipts.

Filed May. 19. Case no. 14cv00715.

First Church of Christ. Filed by Felipe Mulero, Wethersfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant. The complaint is initiated by defendant’s retaliation to plaintiff’s nationality and prior court filings. Filed May 19.

Case no. 14cv00690.

International Insurance Company of Hannover Ltd. Filed by National Fire and Marine Insurance Co. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Daniel L. Fitzmaurice and Elizabeth P. Retersdorf of Day Pitney L.L.P., Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a fraud or truth-in-lending suit against the defendant. This complaint questions the role the defendant had in enabling misappropriations, premiums and in receiving some of the stolen premiums and other property in connection with Hanover’s former agent, Manhattan Underwriting Agency L.L.C. and its principal, Norman L. Salem Jr. Filed May 20. Case no. 14cv00731.

Mastoloni, et al. Filed by Doe et al. Plaintiffs’ attorneys: Paul Grosswald, Summit, NJ; and Thomas S. Groth of The Law Office of Thomas S. Groth L.L.C., Naugatuck. Defendant Avon Public Schools is represented by attorneys Johanna G. Zelman and Michael J. Rose of Rose Kallor L.L.P., Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a civil rights suit against the defendants, which includes a guidance counselor, Avon Public High School and Wellsley College, asserting defendants are responsible for predatory religious indoctrination on students without knowledge or consent of parents. Filed May. 19. Case no. 14cv00718.

Midland Credit Management Inc., et al. Filed by Pamela Daniel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daniel Goldsmith Ruggiero of Daniel G. Ruggiero Attorney at Law, Raynheim, Mass. Action: Citing abusive, deceptive and unfair practices, including communicating with daughter and threatening legal action, the plaintiff has brought a consumer credit/fair debt collection suit against the defendants. Filed May 20.

Case no. 14cv00726.

RAzOR Capital L.L.C., and Neal Paul.

Filed by Rebecca Mullin. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joanne S. Faulkner of Law Offices of Joanne Faulkner, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a consumer credit/ fair debt collection suit against the defendants. As a result of receiving a letter that was significantly less than previously demanded for debt on credit cards and that the letter was filed using Bridgeport court venues, not Stamford, plaintiff seeks damages and further relief. Filed May 20. Case no. 14cv00723.

Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. Filed by Greenwich Taxi Inc., et al. Plaintiffs’ attorneys: Glenn E. Coe of Rome McGuigan P.C., Hartford; and Mary Alice Moore Leonhardt of Moore Leonhardt & Associates. L.L.C., Hartford. Defendant’s attorney: Noah Weissman of Bryan Cave L.L.P., New York, N.Y. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a commerce ICC rates and racketeering RICO suit against the defendants, stating defendants created illegal transportation services that violate federal and state laws and regulations, deceive customers about the fares they must pay, the safety of their cars and drivers and available insurance coverage and discriminate against the elderly, disabled and less wealthy riders. Filed May 21.

Case no. 14cv00733.

United Recovery Systems. Filed by Carol L. Oliwa. Plaintiff’s attorney: Angela K. Troccoli of Kimmel & Silverman P.C., Danielson. Action: The plaintiff has brought a consumer credit/fair debt collection suit against the defendant, citing abusive, deceptive and unfair practices for its repeated phone calls made to home, work and cell phone as a result of debt on Target/Visa credit cards. Filed May 22.

Case no. 14cv00737.

USA. Filed by Patricia Kennedy. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nicholas E. Woci of Tooher & Woci, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a personal injury suit against the defendant, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, seeking $5 million as a result of an injury that took place at a shooting competition.

Filed May 19. Case no. 14cv00719.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Carey, Betty A., et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: James M. Hughes, Stratford.

Property: 250 Tanglewood Road, Stratford. Amount: $161,000. Filed May 21.

Garfunkel, Kenneth, Redding. Appointed committee: Francis J. Collins, Georgetown. Proprety: 52 Portland Ave., Redding.

Amount: $221,000. Filed May 15.

on the record Gorman, Harry, et al., Danbury. Appointed committee: Joseph P. Secola, Danbury. Property: 2 Parkwood Terrace Drive, Danbury. Amount: $234,000. Docket no.

12cv6010382S. Filed May 19.

Positive Properties L.L.C., New Canaan. Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing L.L.C., Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 1 Cel Bret Drive, Danbury. Amount: $177,500.

Filed May 14.

Brown, Mary E. Swinson and William Brown, Brookfield. Grantor: William Brown and Mary E. Swinson Brown, Brookfield. Property: 32 Indian Trail, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed May 20.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: HSBC Bank USA N.A., Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 32 Patterson Ave., Unit 32, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed May 19.

Hagel, Wendy A., Redding. Appointed committee: Steven Boa DeMoura, Riverside, R.I. Property: 29 White Birch Road, Redding. Amount: $143,500. Filed May 19.

Ridge Developers L.L.C., Ridgefield.

Seller: Bobbye Feist, Ridgefield. Property: 16 Copper Beech Lane, Ridgefield.

Amount: $455,000. Filed May 21.

Butler, Kenneth F., Stratford. Grantor: Amy Butler, Stratford. Property: Lot 1, Otto Burghant Forest Road and Valley Road, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed May 14.

Firmenich, Janet, Woodbridge, N.J. Grantor: Janet Firmenich, Woodbridge, N.J. Property: Stratford Avenue, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed May 19.

Higginson, Matthew S., et al., Ridgefield. Appointed committee: Neil M. Marcus, Ridgefield. Property: 5 Florida Hill Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $931,613. Docket no. 13cv6012087. Filed May 14.

Side Street Realty L.L.C., Southington.

Seller: Mario G. Ceste Sr., Wallingford.

Property: Unit 286A of Oranogue Village Condominium No 5, Stratford. Amount: $122,500. Filed May 20.

Calia, Fabio and Carina I. Calia, New Canaan. Grantor: Millers Crossing Unit B2 L.L.C., New Canaan. Property: 333 Palmer Hill Road, Unit 2B, Greenwich. Amount: $1.

Filed May 23.

Flynn, Sean V., trustee, Brookfield.

Grantor: Mary Ann Flynn, Ridgefield.

Property: 3 Victor Drive, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed May 21.

COMMERCIAL

Sirius-Orion Development L.L.C., Danbury. Seller: New England Land Trust L.L.C., Danbury. Property: 52 Pleasant St. and 11 Lee Ave., Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed May 20.

Cheung, Yuk Har and Christopher Lok, Greenwich. Grantor: Chiu Hon Lok and Yuk Har Cheung, Greenwich. Property: Parcels Y-1 and Y-2, Map 7320, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed May 22.

The city of Danbury, Danbury. Seller: Hawthorne Terrace Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Forty Acres Mountain Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed May 22.

Cleary, Naomi M., Newtown. Grantor: Kyle P. Cleary, Newtown. Property: 44 Horsehoe Ridge Road, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed May 19.

The city of Danbury, Danbury. Seller: Hawthorne Terrace Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Hillcrest Road, Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed May 22.

Clough, Timothy W., Stratford. Grantor: Catherine M. Violette-Clough, Milford.

Property: 95 Wildwood Drive, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed May 22.

101 Rutland L.L.C., Flushing, N.Y. Seller: Dennis Murphy and Ginny Murphy, Thornwood, N.Y. Property: 73-79 Park Ave., Unit 208, Danbury. Amount: $80,000.

Filed May 22.

2158 Barnum L.L.C., Stratford. Seller: Anthony R. Costanzo and Maryann L. Costanzo, Stratford. Property: 2152 Barnum Ave., Stratford. Amount: $350,000.

Filed May 21.

500 North Avenue L.L.C. Inc., Stratford. Seller: Success Inc by Julia Kish of P.O. Box 524, Stratford. Property: 795 James Farm Road and Peters Lane, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed May 15.

500 North Avenue L.L.C. Inc., Stratford. Seller: Success Inc. by Julia Kish of P.O. Box 524, Stratford. Property: 795 James Farm Road and Peters Lane, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed May 21.

CLT Shore L.L.C., Fairfield. Seller: James E. Kahn and Josephine M. Kahn, Greenwich. Property: Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Map 936, Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million.

Filed May 20.

DaSilva Property Holdings L.L.C., Danbury. Seller: Jesse A. Perez, Danbury.

Property: 9 Hager St., Danbury. Amount: $115,000. Filed May 12.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Eagan, Minn. Seller: Arlene Stalvey, Stratford. Property: 125 Sanford Place, Stratford. Amount: $247,130. Filed May 12.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Timothy D. Nash, Newtown. Property: 333 Old Bridge Road, Danbury. Amount: $182,500. Filed May 14.

Long Brook Station L.L.C.C., Stratford.

Seller: 500 North Avenue L.L.C. Inc., Stratford. Property: 3044 Main St., Stratford.

Amount: $10,000. Filed May 15.

Lucrevest L.L.C., Harrison, N.Y. Seller: Cathryn J. Almonte, Brookfield. Property: 51 Skyline Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $168,300. Filed May 14.

Marlitz L.L.C., Fairfield. Seller: Jacques Sabbath, Stratford. Property: Unit 479A of Oranoque Village Condo 19, Stratford.

Amount: $220,000. Filed May 22.

Parkway Plaza Inc., Norwalk. Seller: Arista Stratford L.L.C., South Yarmouth, Mass. Property: 7294 and 7296 Main St., Stratford. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed May 15.

QUIT CLAIM 105 North Water St., Greenwich. Grantor: Stephen Sucic and Marko Sucic, Greenwich. Property: 105 N. Water St., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed May 20.

15 Oak Ridge Street L.L.C., Greenwich.

Grantor: Stephen Sucic and Marko Sucic, Greenwich. Property: Lots 62, 62, 64, 65, Map 57, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed May 20.

159 Taconic Road L.L.C., Greenwich.

Grantor: Martha A. Spector, Greenwich.

Property: Taconic Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $1. Filed May 19.

Antolini Family Trust, Newtown.

Grantor: Patricia C. Antolini, Newtown.

Property: 10 Blue Spruce Drive, Newtown.

Amount: $1. Filed May 22.

Bartolucci, Alfred and Susan Bartolucci, Ridgefield. Grantor: Alfred Bartolucci, Susan Bartolucci and Andrew Bartolucci, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel Y, Map 7549, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed May 16.

Bartolucci, Alfred and Susan Bartolucci, Ridgefield. Grantor: Alfred Bartolucci, Susan Bartolucci and Andrew Bartolucci, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel X, Map 7549, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed May 16.

Bever, Maria C. and Michael D. Bever, Danbury. Grantor: Michael D. Bever, Danbury. Property: 55 Woodcrest Lane, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed May 22.

Boa Vida Holdings L.L.C., Danbury.

Grantor: Kelly B. Kulhay, Danbury. Property: 8 Moss Ave., Danbury. Amount: $1.

Filed May 15.

Bodurtha, Ernest, Stratford. Grantor: Ernest Bordurtha and Mary Johnson Bodurtha, Stratford. Property: 11 Blamey Circle, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed May 23.

Boroughf, Nancy, Danbury. Grantor: Nancy Boroughf and James Gary Boroughf, Danbury. Property: 27 Lawncrest Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed May 12.

D’Agostino, Linda D., Thomas W. Jeffrey and Scott D. Jeffrey, Woodbury.

Grantor: Laurel L. Jeffrey, Stratford. Property: 304 Park St., Stratford. Amount: $1.

Filed May 12.

Debaise-Rodrigues, Marie, Stratford.

Grantor: Orlando Rodrigues and Marie Debiase-Rodrigues, Stratford. Property: 525 Chapel St., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed May 21.

Deiters, Ann, Ridgefield. Grantor: Anton B. Deiters and Ann Deiters, Ridgefield.

Property: 19 Prospect Ridge, Unit 55, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed May 22.

Dembinsky, Edward J. and Marilyn Degnan, Stratford. Grantor: Marilyn Degnan, Stratford. Property: Lot 4, Map 3443, Mill River Preserve, Stratford. Amount: $1.

Filed May 15.

Despaignes, Emmanuela, Stratford.

Grantor: Ulysse Despeignes, Stratford.

Property: 35 Van Buskirk Ave., Stratford.

For no consideration paid. Filed May 23.

Dileo, Adelina, Stratford. Grantor: Steve J. Delio, Stratford. Property: Lot 4, Map 1209, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed May 16.

Falotico, Vincent J., Ridgefield. Grantor: Anthony L. Falotico and Concetta J. Falotico, Westport. Property: 49 Whitney Glenn, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed May 22.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Mclean, Va. Grantor: Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 10 E. Hayestown Road, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed May 14.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Mclean, Va. Grantor: Bayview Loan Servicing L.L.C., Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 23 Homestead Lane, Unit 81, Brookfield. For no consideration paid. Filed May 15.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Mclean, Va. Grantor: Cenlar FSB, Ewing, N.J. Property: 29 Flax Hill Road and 23 Hollis Drive, Brookfield. For an unknown amount paid.. Filed May 20.

Frankel, David W., Brookfield. Grantor: Pauline Frankel, Brookfield. Property: Parcel B, Map 427, Brookfield. Amount: $1.

Filed May 14.

Friedman, Drew A., Westport. Grantor: Nicholas Visconti, Westport. Property: 3642 Main St., Westport. Amount: $1. Filed May 22.

Green Lake Properties L.L.C., Danbury. Grantor: Kevin T. Pluff, Robert S. Swensen and Benjamin M. Sergi, Brookfield.

Property: 7 Lakeview Road, Brookfield.

For no consideration paid. Filed May 23.

Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Tempe, Ariz. Grantor: United States of America.

Property: 64 S. King St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed May 22.

Long Brook Station L.L.C., Stratford.

Grantor: 500 North Avenue L.L.C. Inc., Stratford. Property: 3044 Main St., Stratford. Amount: $10,000. Filed May 16.

Madden, Elizabeth, trustee, Brookfield.

Grantor: Sterling Trust Co., et al., Brookfield. Property: 13 Nicoles Court, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed May 21.

Merfalen, Jessica L., Stratford. Grantor: Joseph D. Merfalen Jr., Stratford. Property: 66 Elmhurst St., Stratford. Amount: $1.

Filed May 22.

Miguel, Elaine and Mark L. Miguel, Danbury. Grantor: Elaine Miguel, Danbury. Property: 19 Kendall Terrace East, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed May 12.

Mis, Kerry Keane, Stratford. Grantor: Katherine M. Keane, Stratford. Property: 293 Allyndale Drive, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed May 14.

Ragatz, Stephanie, Brookfield. Grantor: William Ragatz, Brookfield. Property: 21 Windwood Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1.

Filed May 12.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Columbia, Md. Grantor: OneWest Bank F.S.B., Pasadena, Calif. Property: 20 E. Pembroke Road, Unit 71, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed May 19.

Rajaram, Amanda, Milford. Grantor: Sivasaravana Shanmugam, Stratford. Property: 217-219 Dewey St., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed May 14.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Grantor: Rollingwood Condominium Association No II Inc., New Haven. Property: Unit 1A of Rollingwood Condominium No II, Brookfield. Amount: $122,000. Filed May 12.

Rebeiro, Mary Jean, Danbury. Grantor: Anthony J. Rebeiro, Danbury. Property: Lot 4, Map 8512, Danbury. Amount: $1.

Filed May 12.

Sayers, Randall L., et al., Danbury.

Grantor: Spencer Jason Sayers, Danbury. Property: Lot 1, Map 1758, Danbury.

Amount: $240,500. Filed May 14.

Starter Homes L.L.C., Stratford. Grantor: 500 North Avenue L.L.C. Inc., Stratford.

Property: Lot 3, Map 3441, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed May 15.

Starter Homes L.L.C., Stratford. Grantor: 500 North Avenue L.L.C. Inc., Stratford.

Property: Lot 4, Map 3441, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed May 15.

Starter Homes L.L.C., Stratford. Grantor: 500 North Avenue L.L.C. Inc., Stratford.

Property: Lot 5, Map 3441, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed May 15.

Starter Homes L.L.C., Stratford. Grantor: Starter Homes L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 335 Conner Lane, Stratford. Amount: $1.

Filed May 15.

Starter Homes L.L.C., Stratford. Grantor: 500 North Avenue L.L.C. Inc., Stratford.

Property: 335 Conner Lane, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed May 16.

Stempien, Donna M., Sarah M. Stempien and Michael J. Stempien, Greenwich. Grantor: Donna M. Stempien, Greenwich. Property: 183 Henry St., Greenwich.

Amount: $1. Filed May 19.

Stevens, Akiko, Newtown. Grantor: William M. Stevens, Newtown. Property: 139 Huntington Road, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed May 22.

Stevens, Clay G. and David Wermuth, Stratford. Grantor: David Wermuth, Clay G. Stevens and Jessica Wermuth, Stratford.

Property: 164 Terrill Road, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed May 15.

Munden, Alan, Bridgeport. Grantor: Ronald G. Traverse Jr., Newtown. Property: 32 Bodine Court, Stratford. Amount: $24,000. Filed May 16.

Stratford Housing Authority, Stratford. Grantor: The Housing Authority of the town of Stratford. Property: Stratford Housing Authority, Map 1263, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed May 13.

Nazzaro Family L.L.C., Redding. Grantor: Joseph A. Nazzaro, Gene Nazzaro and Cynthia M. Nazzaro, Georgetown. Property: 115 Redding Road, Redding. Amount: $1. Filed May 14.

The Fox Hill Lake Association Inc., Ridgefield. Grantor: Horizon Limited, Ridgefield. Property: Ridgefield Lakes, Ridgefield. Amount: $4,000. Filed May 12.

Nazzaro, Erin P. and Joseph A. Nazzaro, Redding. Grantor: Joseph A. Nazzaro, Georgetown. Property: 52 Portland Ave., Redding. Amount: $1. Filed May 15.

Noble, Leslie E. and Joan K. Noble, Stratford. Grantor: Joan K. Noble, Stratford.

Property: 55 Baird St., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed May 23.

Padanram Avenue L.L.C., Danbury.

Grantor: Ralph Piccini, Danbury. Property: 38 Padanaram Ave., Unit 34C, Danbury.

For no consideration paid. Filed May 21.

Theresa J. Kelemen, Stratford. Grantor: Julianna Jankowski and Ilona M. Repko, Trumbull. Property: 107 Matthew Drive, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed May 21.

Town of Bethel, Bethel. Grantor: Frank T. Rotella, trustee, Bethel. Property: Knollwood Drive and Granite Drive, Bethel. For no consideration paid. Filed May 23.

Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Grantor: Antonio Santo and Sofia Bento, Danbury.

Property: 22 Blackberry Road, Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed May 13.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Grantor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 3 Rollingwood Drive, Unit 1A, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed May 12.

Wildman, Nancy A. and Linda A. Pinckney, Danbury. Grantor: Martha Gloria Pickney, Danbury. Property: 137 Shelter Rock Road, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed May 20.

RESIDENTIAL Abken, Susan Paige and Peter A. Abken, Charlotte, N.C. Seller: Scott Gertner and Deborah Todd Hitchcock, Redding.

Property: 3 Indian Hill Road, Redding.

Amount: $675,000. Filed May 19.

Ataya, Hoda, Brookfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Brookfield. Property: 1 Pond View Road, Brookfield. Amount: $209,900. Filed May 23.

Axt, Michael, Memphis, Tenn. Seller: Robert Llewellyn and Christine Llewellyn, Ridgefield. Property: 15 Lincoln Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $984,000.

Filed May 23.

Bauchner, Leonard, Mount Kisco, N.Y. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 72 Ball Pond Road, Danbury. Amount: $193,216. Filed May 12.

Benisch, Jason J., Stratford. Seller: John D. Calhoun Jr., Stratford. Property: 291 Woodstock Ave., Stratford. Amount: $260,000.

Filed May 15.

Berman, Brette and Craig Berman, Redding. Seller: Bruce Soloff and Carol Soloff, Westport. Property: 1 Grays Farm Road, Westport. Amount: $940,000. Filed May 23.

Billingham, Heather E. and Wayne A. Billingham, Stratford. Seller: Peter C. Vando and Thuyvan D. Vando, Stratford.

Property: 140 Surrey Lane, Stratford.

Amount: $405,000. Filed May 21.

Bolz, Lee J., Bethel. Seller: James P. DiBuono, Danbury. Property: 10 South St., Unit 20, Danbury. Amount: $210,000. Filed May 12.

Booth, Constance and Robert W. Jr. Booth, Bethel. Seller: Toll CT II L.P., Newtown. Property: 64 Great Hill Drive, Unit 137, Bethel. Amount: $547,663. Filed May 23.

Botelho, Marie and Leonardo Botelho, New York, N.Y. Seller: Jordan B. Young and Rajal L. Young, Wilton. Property: 129 Old West Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $806,000. Filed May 15.

Botta, Thomas A., Newtown. Seller: Matthew P. Fahey and Susan Fahey, Newtown.

Property: 22 Cobblers Mill Road, Newtown. Amount: $560,000. Filed May 20.

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on the record Markova, Tatiana and Dimitri Markova, Westport. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Property: 95 Cross Highway, Westport.

Amount: $1.1 million. Filed May 20.

Braham, Agnes M. and Gregory D. Braham, Danbury. Seller: Walter J. Kolek and Carol E. Kolek, Danbury. Property: 12 Delno Drive, Danbury. Amount: $385,000.

Filed May 19.

Choi, Yun Kyoung and Yang Dong Lee, Greenwich. Seller: Ian B. MacTaggart and Christine M. MacTaggart, Greenwich.

Property: Ballwood Park, Greenwich.

Amount: $3.5 million. Filed May 22.

Festog, Karen S. and Chris W. Festog, Greenwich. Seller: William Bainbridge Steele, Vero Beach, Fla. Property: Unit 3 of Sherwood Green Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $875,000. Filed May 23.

Brooks, Margaret B. and Charles A. Brooks, Fairfield. Seller: Elizabeth W. Cameron, Westport. Property: 64 Wright St., Westport. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed May 20.

Chokbengboune, Kelly and Phousisongkham Chokbengboune, Newtown. Seller: Jodi Jones-Bruno, Newtown.

Property: undisclosed Newtown. Amount: $340,000. Filed May 22.

Finazzo, Lina, New Fairfield. Seller: Bethel Danbury Two L.L.C., White Plains, N.Y. Property: 8 Bristol Terrace, Danbury.

Amount: $375,580. Filed May 15.

Martinez, Gregory A. and Caroline L. Martinez, Greenwich. Seller: Ellen N. Kliavkoff and George T. Kliavkoff, Greenwich.

Property: 17 Hendrie Ave., Greenwich.

Amount: $4.1 million. Filed May 22.

French, Paul, Danbury. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 20 E. Pembroke Road, Unit 71, Danbury. Amount: $77,600.

Filed May 19.

Martinez, Michelle, Brookfield. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Property: 29 Hidden Brook Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $330,750. Filed May 21.

Furtado, Elefo M., Danbury. Seller: Matthew R. Mauriello, Danbury. Property: Unit 26 of Arrowood Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $116,000. Filed May 13.

Mason, Steven, Stratford. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Property: 65-71 Monroe St., Stratford. Amount: $72,600. Filed May 13.

Pellecchia, Theresa, Holmes, N.Y. Seller: Peter J. Kelley, Cornville, Ariz. Property: Lot 18, Map 3352, Danbury. Amount: $245,000. Filed May 22.

Michelson, Joseph C., Fairfield. Seller: Danielle Marin, Stratford. Property: Lots 136, 137 and 138, Map 5, Stratford. Amount: $222,000. Filed May 19.

Pham, Xuanvy and Thanhlan Pham, Bridgeport. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Houston, Texas. Property: 350 Thompson St., Stratford. Amount: $142,000. Filed May 14.

Miller, Amelia E., Danbury. Seller: Leon Suster, Danbury. Property: 136 Deer Hill Ave., Unit 108, Danbury. Amount: $105,000. Filed May 21.

Pickard, Lauren M. and Robert W. Pickard, Bellimore, N.Y. Seller: Scott E. Gstell and Christina L. Gstell, Newtown.

Property: 81 Cedar Hill Road, Newtown.

Amount: $489,000. Filed May 19.

Brown, Robert W., New Canaan. Seller: Ann C. Twidy, Ridgefield. Property: Mallory Hill Road, Map 5155, Ridgefield.

Amount: $258,500. Filed May 20.

Choonavala, Shaheen and James Medeiros, Greenwich. Seller: John M. Valenstein, Greenwich. Property: Middle Way, North Crossing, Greenwich. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed May 19.

Bruning, Monica L. and Robert A. Wulff, Greenwich. Seller: John D. Flanagan and Lauren G. Flanagan, Greenwich.

Property: Plot 172, Map 1039-A, Greenwich.

Amount: $1.2 million. Filed May 20.

Clarke, Amanda, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 47 Kohanza St., Danbury.

Amount: $99,000. Filed May 14.

Bumbla, Brenda Lee and Steve Bumbla IV, Danbury. Seller: Steve Bumbla IV, Danbury. Property: 103 Boulevard Drive, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed May 12.

Collins, Beverly, Shelton. Seller: KRZ Remodeling L.L.C., Shelton. Property: 1460 Elm St., Unit 118 of Tide Harbor Condominium, Stratford. Amount: $199,888.

Filed May 13.

Califano, Susana and Michael Califano, Danbury. Seller: Glenn B. Cobb and Cheryl M. Cobb, Danbury. Property: 97 Starrs Plain Road, Danbury. Amount: $518,000. Filed May 22.

Concha-Barrios, Mayra and Melvin A. Barrios, Stratford. Seller: Christopher J. Miller and Marybeth Miller, Bayonne, N.J. Property: 90 Orchard Hill Drive, Stratford.

Amount: $180,000. Filed May 15.

Calvao, Patricia Rios and Marcelo Galdieri, Ridgefield. Seller: Erik C. Di Marco and Jule Sherwood Di Marco, Ridgefield. Property: 196 Old Sib Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $516,500. Filed May 20.

Cooper, Melinda K. and Raj Emons Cooper, Stratford. Seller: Beachwood Properties L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 200 Fifth Ave., Stratford. Amount: $365,000.

Filed May 19.

Cardenas, Lucila, Danbury. Seller: John V. Bazzoni and Elizabeth P. Bazzoni, Orrington, Maine. Property: 19-21 Austin St., Danbury. Amount: $135,000. Filed May 22.

Corjuc, Iosif and Dina G. Corjuc, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, McLean, Va. Property: 50 High Park Ave., Stratford. Amount: $114,000.

Filed May 14.

Carrington, Danielle and Abdul Baxter, Stratford. Seller: Ashley M. Taylor, Bristol, R.I. Property: 179 Sedgewick Ave., Stratford. Amount: $120,000. Filed May 12.

Castiglia, Joseph, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Sandra F. Ryan, Danbury. Property: 13 Del View Drive, Danbury. Amount: $310,000.

Filed May 19.

Catania, Karen L., Brookfield. Seller: Riverview at Brookfield L.L.C., Brookfield.

Property: 17 Riverview Court, Brookfield.

Amount: $285,410. Filed May 23.

Chaboryk-Davyda, Iryna and Bogan Davyda, South Norwalk. Seller: Donna E. O’Connor, Ridgefield. Property: Unit 2 of Fox Hill Ridgefield Condominium, Section III, Ridgefield. Amount: $150,000. Filed May 19.

Chang, Soo Jin and Seung Hyun Moon, Darien. Seller: Brian J. Marchiony and Dana J. Marchiony, Westport. Property: 18 Wheeler Gate, Westport. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed May 19.

Chen, Melinda and Kunai Maini, Greenwich. Seller: Magdalena A. Fazio, London, U.K. Property: 52 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.1 million.

Filed May 19.

Chen, Ming and Jin Feng Wu, Stratford. Seller: Christopher M. Goode, Stratford. Property: Lot 4, Map 410, Stratford.

Amount: $235,000. Filed May 19.

Chiappetta, Josephine and Robert M. Chiapetta, Greenwich. Seller: Josephine Chiapetta, Greenwich. Property: Bedford Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.

Filed May 21.

Cummings, Jennifer H. and Michael H. Cummings, Stratford. Seller: Walter C. Smith, Stratford. Property: 3720 Main St., Stratford. Amount: $287,500. Filed May 23.

DaSilva, Daniel D., Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Danbury. Property: 6 Benson Drive, Danbury.

Amount: $260,000. Filed May 21.

Diaz, Kari and Matthew A Diaz, Stratford. Seller: David J. Kmetz, Stratford.

Property: 150 Parkwood Road, Stratford.

Amount: $245,000. Filed May 19.

DosSantos, Amanda and Joseph DosSantos, Danbury. Seller: JEMA Properties L.L.C., Danbury. Property: 2 Aiken Ave., Danbury. Amount: $180,000. Filed May 13.

Englisch, Wolfgang, Danbury. Seller: Peter J. Gaston, Cornelius, N.C. Property: 25 Saddle Rock Road, Danbury. Amount: $267,000. Filed May 22.

Espinal, Angela, Danbury. Seller: SRP STR Sub L.L.C., Odessa, Fla. Property: 8 Rose Lane, Unit 26-5, Danbury. Amount: $130,000. Filed May 15.

Fayed, Ali, trustee, Greenwich. Seller: Ali Fayed, Greenwich. Property: Pear Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $10,010. Filed May 22.

Feldman, Courtney and Jody Feldman, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Jean F. Lopez DeValdivia and Maria Paule Lopez DeValdivia, Westport. Property: 113 North Ave., Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed May 20.

Gannalo, Gregory, New Rochelle, N.Y. Seller: Trent Cohan and Kelly Cohan, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 2, Section 4, Map 2069, Ridgefield. Amount: $361,000. Filed May 21.

Garcia, Mithermay, Bethel. Seller: John A. Andre, Danbury. Property: Unit 20 in Summerset Condominium, Danbury.

Amount: $190,000. Filed May 14.

Geitz, Wayne, Newtown. Seller: Leora Ann Moore, Newtown. Property: Lot 4, Map 3655, Brushy Hill Road, Newtown.

Amount: $377,000. Filed May 23.

Gupta, Ashima and Gagnesh Gupta, New Fairfield. Seller: HSBC Bank USA N.A., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 11 Mannions Lane, Apt. 6, Danbury. Amount: $156,000. Filed May 13.

Lampart III, John T., Stratford. Seller: David E. Krajcik, Janice D. Zuscin and Margaret N. Krajcik, Stratford. Property: 1700 Broadbridge Ave., Unit A17, Stratford.

Amount: $53,000. Filed May 13.

Langston, Christine M. and Christopher W. Lang, Pittsburgh, Pa. Seller: Sean Sundstrom and Traci Thompson Sundstrom, Danbury. Property: Lot 45, Map 2839, Danbury. Amount: $465,000.

Filed May 12.

Lindstrom, Lisa A. and Richard J. Keating, White Plains, N.Y. Seller: Henry C. Blackiston III, Greenwich. Property: 151 Bedford Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed May 23.

Lopes, Ana Maria Almeida and Cesar M. Lopes, Danbury. Seller: Diane Sousa Locke, Newtown. Property: 31 Westville Ave., Danbury. Amount: $143,000. Filed May 19.

Lumento, Julianna M. and James R. Lumento, Stratford. Seller: Silva Property Management, Stratford. Property: 468 Woodstock Ave., Stratford. Amount: $185,000. Filed May 21.

Luo, Ming, Milford. Seller: Steven De La Cruz, Danbury. Property: 5 Nabby Road, Unit B113, Danbury. Amount: $57,000.

Filed May 12.

Luthra, Rakesh, Danbury. Seller: Anselmo Almonte, Danbury. Property: Unit 24A of Pine Terrace Condominium, Danbury.

Amount: $240,000. Filed May 12.

Mariano, Kennedy Kelly and Ana Paula Araujo, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 29 Flax Hill Road and 23 Hollis Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $190,000.

Filed May 20.

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Miller, Dorothy Olson and Keith Miller, Ossinging, N.Y. Seller: Margaret A. Emerito, Danbury. Property: 22 Ridge Road, Danbury. Amount: $295,000. Filed May 19.

Moran, Susan L. and Arthur B. Moran, Brewster, N.Y. Seller: Vilmos Pothnszky and Roberta T. Pothanszky, Newtown.

Property: 38 Great Quarter Road, Newtown. Amount: $217,000. Filed May 19.

Mufasta, Afshan, Newtown. Seller: Mohammad Khan, Danbury. Property: Unit 43 in Brookside Condominium Association, Danbury. Amount: $90,000. Filed May 22.

Murphy, Angela M. and John M. Murphy, Ridgefield. Seller: Matthew Kummell and Victoria Kummell, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 19, Map 1598, Ridgefield. Amount: $760,000. Filed May 21.

Nagle, Laurie Ann and Nicholas Demetrius, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Michael T. Calicchia, Danbury. Property: 5 Orwich Court, Danbury. Amount: $355,000. Filed May 22.

Nedeljko, Sherri and Matjaz Nedljko, LoveLand, Ohio. Seller: Bethel Danbury Two L.L.C., White Plains, N.Y. Property: 7 Hopkins Court, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed May 13.

Nguyen, Tam Thanh and Mai Thi Tran, Stratford. Seller: Enoc Blanco, Stratford. Property: 400 Burritt Ave., Stratford.

Amount: $173,500. Filed May 16.

Novotny, Allison Kathryn and Matthew Ross Gorman, Redding. Seller: RJR Builders L.L.C., Ridgefield. Property: 21 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $950,000. Filed May 16.

Olive, Katherine O. and Mark F. Heinisch, New Haven. Seller: Jane B. Pagano, Stratford. Property: Unit 373A of Oranoque Village Condo 4, Stratford.

Amount: $295,500. Filed May 21.

Ovaldo, Guevara, Raul Trejo and Jerry Trejo, Stratford. Seller: John Bajda, Stratford. Property: 149 Regency Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $174,000. Filed May 20.

Page, Lisa G. and William C. Page, New York, N.Y. Seller: John P. Spatola and Amanda Spatola, Greenwich. Property: 3 Connecticut Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $780,000. Filed May 21.

Paris, Mirtha, Bridgeport. Seller: Grace C. White, Stratford. Property: 243 Kings St., Stratford. Amount: $105,000. Filed May 13.

Pascreta, Jeannie, Newtown. Seller: Michael Raftery, Newtown. Property: Lot 6, Map 7381, Abbey Lane, Newtown.

Amount: $565,000. Filed May 23.

Rainbeau, Elizabeth and Brandon Rainbeau, Ridgefield. Seller: EMB Homes II L.L.C., Wilton. Property: 439 Old Sib Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $530,000. Filed May 20.

Rich, Rosann and Anthony P. Rich, Stratford. Seller: Maple Oak Reserve L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 80 Maple Oak Drive, Stratford. Amount: $399,496. Filed May 16.

Rodriguez, Pedro A., Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 13 Peace St., Danbury. Amount: $185,000. Filed May 15.

Rodriguez, Sonia I., Shelton. Seller: James J. Gresko, Stratford. Property: Lot 4 of Betsy Ross Manor, Section B, Stratford.

Amount: $270,000. Filed May 13.

Roina, Laura G. and Douglas J. Roina, Greenwich. Seller: John N. Powell, Danbury. Property: 14-22 Alan Road, Danbury.

Amount: $312,000. Filed May 13.

Rubino, Mary A. and Mark J. Rubino, Wakefield, R.I. Seller: Robert W. Booth Jr. and Constance M. Booth, Bethel. Property: 4 Country Way, Bethel. Amount: $497,000.

Filed May 22.

Saksena, Seema and Piush Kumar, Wilton. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 322 Portland Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $290,000. Filed May 23.

Satkowski, Shayla and Michael W. Sivula, Newtown. Seller: Russel E. Volkers and Karen A. Volkers, Newtown. Property: 4 Fox Run Lane South, Newtown.

Amount: $402,500. Filed May 21.

Schirizzo, Diane M. and Mariann T. Schirizzo, Brookfield. Seller: Fred P. Gillotti and Lorette D. Gillotti, Brookfield.

Property: 13 Beech Tree Road, Brookfield.

Amount: $406,500. Filed May 20.

Schultz, Sherry and William Schultz, Redding. Seller: Donna Marie Macchio, Redding. Property: 50 Sport Hill Road, Redding. Amount: $685,000. Filed May 19.

Serfilippi, Coreen and Claude Serfilippi, London, U.K. Seller: Scott E. Kalb and Peggy Edersheim Kalb, Greenwich. Property: 159 Park Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $3 million. Filed May 21.

Sergi, Benjamin, Robert S. Swensen and Kevin T. Pluff, Danbury. Seller: William F. Gleissner and Annellen M. Gleissner, Brookfield. Property: 7 Lakeview Road, Brookfield. Amount: $340,000.

Filed May 16.

Soini, Amy G. and Jorge L. Soini, Easton. Seller: Toll CT II L.P., Newtown.

Property: 46 Great Hill Drive, Unit 128, Bethel. Amount: $444,295. Filed May 21.

Sourby, Cora M. and Debra A. Sourby, Newtown. Seller: Marie Rowe, Newtown.

Property: 74 Elizabeth Circle, Newtown.

Amount: $263,500. Filed May 22.

Springer, Brooke E. and Joshua L. Springer, Stamford. Seller: Debra H. Sutcliffe, Redding. Property: 55 Old Stagecoach Road, Redding. Amount: $440,000.

Filed May 13.

St. James, Ramona, New Milford. Seller: Newbury Village L.L.C., Brookfield. Property: 313 Still Water Circle, Brookfield.

Amount: $387,000. Filed May 23.

Stepanian, Bryan A., Greenwich. Seller: Silver Centurian Taconic Estates L.L.C., Greenwich. Property: 3 Cherry Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed May 21.

Sullivan, Tammy M., Danbury. Seller: Seethatam Srinivasan, Danbury. Property: 1505 Eaton Court, Danbury. Amount: $270,000. Filed May 21.

Swinton, Shalynn M., Stratford. Seller: Sell Fast Home Buyers L.L.C., New Haven.

Property: 95 Red Bird Drive, Stratford.

Amount: $243,900. Filed May 16.

Tankoos, Linda, trustee, Greenwich.

Seller: Linda H. Tankoos, Greenwich.

Property: 8 River Lane, Greenwich.

Amount: $1. Filed May 21.

Tarantino, Lauren and David Tarantino, Bronxville, N.Y. Seller: James R. Duquette and Pamela M. Duquette, Sparks Glencoe, Md. Property: 7 Revere Place, Ridgefield. Amount: $650,000.

Filed May 19.

Teerlinck, Amy L. and Craig Saris, Stratford. Seller: Anthony P. Nestora and Judy L. Nestora, Prescott, Ariz. Property: Parcel B, Map 3385, Redding. Amount: $515,000. Filed May 13.

Thiery, Catherine and Daniel Theiry, Stratford. Seller: Ronald Desrosiers and Judith A. Desrosiers, Stratford. Property: 65 Nutmeg Lane, Stratford. Amount: $426,000. Filed May 19.

Troester, Kristen J. and Peter C. Yursik, Brookfield. Seller: Michael P. Londrigan and Maria Londrigan, Brookfield.

Property: 5 Cipolla Lane, Brookfield.

Amount: $316,000. Filed May 16.

Troll, Michael, Newtown. Seller: GRC Construction L.L.C., Newtown. Property: Parcel 1, Map 8205, Newtown. Amount: $5,000. Filed May 23.

Truglio-Londrigan, Marie and Michael P. Londrigan, Brookfield. Seller: Bruce E. Hackett and Eileen T. Hackett, Ridgefield. Property: 23 Rockcrest Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $432,000. Filed May 20.

Ulmer, Marcia and David Ulmer, Norfolk. Seller: Martin Jaramillo, Danbury.

Property: 9 Flint Ridge Road, Danbury.

Amount: $1.8 million. Filed May 12.

on the record Vial, Susana Correa and David Santos, Greenwich. Seller: Samuel Bosch and Monica Bosch, Greenwich. Property: 111 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed May 21.

Vieira, Arleys, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Tammy M. Sullivan, Danbury. Property: Plots 30 and 31, Map 1173, Danbury. Amount: $390,000. Filed May 21.

Wik, Ron, New Milford. Seller: HSBC Bank USA N.A., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 109 Tower Road, Brookfield.

Amount: $281,000. Filed May 13.

Willis, Alex E., Brewster, N.Y. Seller: Mark S. Chory and Jean E. Chory, Danbury.

Property: 14 Eastwood Road, Danbury.

Amount: $318,800. Filed May 21.

Yang, Jason Jianqui, New York, N.Y. Seller: Hai Hua Yang and Guo Fen Zhang, Flushings, N.Y. Property: 17 Tobins Farm, Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed May 19.

Yu, Hongbin and Di Song, Brookfield.

Seller: Eric Eisenkramer and Marcela Betzer, Ridgefield. Property: 7 Elderberry Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $190,000. Filed May 19.

FORECLOSURES Bernadel, Victor, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif.

Property: 1650 James Farm Road, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed May 16.

Decristoforo, Virginia, et al. Creditor: Astoria Federal Savings & Loan Association, Mineola, N.Y. Property: Lot A-1, Highland Ave., Redding. Mortgage default.

Filed May 12.

Enright, Heather K. and Charles C. Enright, et al. Creditor: Bayview Loan Servicing L.L.C., Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 240 Fox Hill Road, Stratford. Deed in lieu of foreclosure. Filed May 22.

Faria, Diane, et al. Creditor: Cenlar FSB, Ewing, N.J. Property: Lot 20, Hemlock Ridge, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed May 13.

Fontan, David, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 100 Pine St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed May 12.

Lang, Grant M., et al. Creditor: Metro Roofing Supplies Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit C-36 of Brookfield Common Condominium, Brookfield. Delinquent common charges. Filed May 23.

Machado, Kelly, et al. Creditor: CPSRMOF II 2012-A Trust, Houston, Texas.

Property: Lot 145, Thomson Street, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed May 14.

Pileggi, Robert A., et al. Creditor: Webster Bank N.A., Waterbury. Property: 8 Rose Lane, Building 18, Unit 4, Danbury. Delinquent common charges.

Filed May 22.

Ramirez, Kellee R., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 7 Valley Road, Danbury. Mortgage default.

Filed May 12.

Reilly, Francis J., et al. Creditor: TD Bank N.A., Cherry Hill, N.J. Property: Lot 28, Map 2009, Redding. Mortgage default. Filed May 19.

Taveras, Teodora, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 1 Fairview Ave., Unit A6, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed May 14.

JUDGMENTS Anderson, Susan and Timothy Anderson, Stratford. $2,263 in favor of Watchdog Properties Alaska L.L.C., by Eric H. Opin, Milford. Property: 57 Mohawk St., Stratford. Filed May 15.

Bachar, John J., Danbury. $819 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 26 Valley Stream Drive, Danbury. Filed May 12.

Baines, Paul, Brookfield. $1,117 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 19 Meadowbrook Road, Brookfield. Filed May 22.

Blessey, Ryan, Brookfield. $4,179 in favor of New Milford Hospital, New Milford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 91 Laurel Hill Road, Brookfield. Filed May 19.

Casali, Rosa, Danbury. $543 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services P.C., Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 4 Margerie St., Danbury.

Filed May 12.

Castro, Edison, Danbury. $10,741 in favor of Equable Ascent Financial L.L.C., Northbrook, Ill., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 29 Stone St., Unit 1, Danbury. Filed May 19.

Gregorio, Michael, Newtown. $648 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 10 Scenic View Drive, Newtown. Filed May 23.

Hernandez, Lorena Michaca and Hector Cruz, Danbury. $4,952 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 165 Triangle St., Danbury. Filed May 22.

Hernandez, Lorena Michaca and Hector Cruz, Danbury. $2,051 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 165 Triangle St., Danbury. Filed May 22.

Hulse, Debra, Danbury. $629 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services P.C., Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 10 Mountainview Road, Danbury. Filed May 19.

Hunt, Robert, Bethel. $483 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 28 Topstone Drive, Bethel. Filed May 23.

Joseph, Barbara D., Danbury. $604 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services P.C., Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 41 Stone St., Danbury.

Filed May 22.

Joseph, Barbara D., Danbury. $1,247 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 41 Stone St., Danbury. Filed May 22.

Moreno, Jorge, Stratford. $9,716 in favor of Sterling Jewelers Inc., d.b.a. Kay Jewelers, Akron, Ohio, by Mark Sank & Associates L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 94 Winter St., Stratford. Filed May 23.

Perry, Luana and Stephen Perry, Bethel. $1,293 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury.

Property: 45 Granite Drive, Bethel. Filed May 23.

Pues, Michelle and Richard Pues, Danbury. $1,589 in favor of Nejame & Sons, Danbury, by Gerald Hecht & Associates, Danbury. Property: 9 Elmar Drive, Danbury. Filed May 19.

Russo, John J., Bethel. $1,557 in favor of New Milford Hospital, New Milford, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 217 Old Hawleyville Road, Bethel. Filed May 23.

Sposato, Angelo N., Bethel. $832 in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich.,

by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 9 Benedict Road, Bethel. Filed May 23.

Stavola, Lee A., Bethel. $2,029 in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 15 Hudson St., Bethel. Filed May 23.

Stroffolino, Stanley, Bethel. $606 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Putnam Park Road, Bethel. Filed May 23.

Tep, Ear, Danbury. $456 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 59 Rowan St., Danbury. Filed May 12.

Usdavin, Carol and John Usdavin, Stratford. $798 in favor of Bridgeport Anesthesia, Stratford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey L.L.P., Waterbury. Property: 931 Riverton Terrace, Stratford. Filed May 16.

Valladolid, Jorge, Danbury. $3,451 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 163 South St., Unit 37, Danbury. Filed May 19.

Williams, Sherry, Stratford. $3,226 in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven.

Property: 3699 Broadbridge Ave., Unit 321, Stratford. Filed May 23.

Williams, Simone Medeiros, Bethel. $691 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 43 Fleetwood Drive, Bethel. Filed May 23.

Wirth, Nellie, Stratford. $1,168 in favor of GE Capital Retail Bank, Kettering, Ohio,

by Solomon and Solomon P.C., Albany, N.Y. Property: 109B Creek Lane, Stratford.

Filed May 15.

LEASES Alliance Energy L.L.C., by Edward J. Faneuil. Landlord: Parkway Plaza Inc. Property: 7294-7296 Main St., Stratford. Term: undisclosed. Filed May 15.

Mann, Francis, Bethel. $640 in favor of Adolf Krueger Co. Inc., by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 3 Ann Terrace, Bethel.

Filed May 23.

Munden, Alan, by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc. Property: 32 Bodine Court, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commencing May 16, 2014. Filed May 16.

Messuri, Paul A., Danbury. $737 in favor of Danbury Orthopedic Associates of Danbury, Danbury, by Nathanson, Cipriano and Gambardella P.C., Hamden. Property: 23 Seneca Road, Danbury. Filed May 19.

New Singular Wireless PCS L.L.C., by Kathleen Burns. Landlord: Town of Stratford. Property: 200 Oronoque Lane, Stratford. Term: 5 years, commencing April 14, 2014. Filed May 22.

Hat City Maintenance Inc., P.O. Box 4651, Danbury. $19,762, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 19.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED

Lawler, Camille H. and Gregory J. Lawler, 122 Rising Ridge Road, Ridgefield. $32,284, tax debt on personal income.

Filed May 12.

Chamberlin, Martha and Allen Chamberlin, 84 Perkins Road, Greenwich. $7,421, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 20.

Little Friends L.L.C., 25 Valley Drive, Greenwich. $9,164, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 20.

Dadd, Alycia and Ryan A. Dadd, 310 Main St., Ridgefield. $42,933, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 12.

Little Friends L.L.C., 25 Valley Drive, Greenwich. $3,454, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 20.

Dadd, Ryan A., 310 Main St., Ridgefield. $16,988, tax debt on personal income.

Filed May 12.

Moeller, Margaret, 8 Flintlock Drive, Danbury. $20,213, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 19.

Davis Tree & Logging and Peter Davis, 36 Tamarack Ave., Danbury. $9,086, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes.

Filed May 12.

Olmstead, Medlow V. and Joseph Olmstead, 209 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. $14,736, tax debt on personal income.

Filed May 19.

Fenton, Elizabeth J. and Thomas J. Fenton, 42 Arapaho Road, Brookfield. $6,170, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 12.

Sheehan, James E., 56 Old Church Road, Greenwich. $62,163, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 20.

Fenton, Elizabeth J. and Thomas J. Fenton, 42 Arapaho Road, Brookfield. $5,236, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 19.

Ianus, Vasilica and Nicole Ianus, 1331 Success Ave., Stratford. $12,668, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 19.

Ianus, Vasilica and Nicole Ianus, 1331 Success Ave., Stratford. $77,914, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 19.

Planet Sun L.L.C., et al., 2505 Main St., Stratford. $394, quarterly payroll taxes.

Filed May 12.

Rivera, Arnold C., 15 River Road, Unit 219, Greenwich. $1.2 million, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 20.

Santangelo, Michael G., 11 Putnam Ave., Apt. H., Greenwich. $67,274, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 20.

Stratford, Wallace, William Tree and Dorita F. Wallace, 68 Mayo Ave., Greenwich. $32,128, estate taxes. Filed May 20.

Walker, Thomas D., 78 Ridgecrest Drive, Danbury. $429,157, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 12.

Wardell, Bruce, 43 Rockmere Ave., Greenwich. $91,080, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 20.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Dreamscapers L.L.C., 30 Main St., Suite B-5, Danbury. $4,540, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 19.

Fairclough, Lisa M. and Scott G. Fairclough, 32 Blueberry Hill Road, Redding. $26,329, tax debt on personal income.

Filed May 19.

Harding, Philip C., 32 Great Plain Road, Danbury. $4,445, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 14.

Tandon, Sapna and Robert W. Doohan III, 4900 Main St., Stratford. $56,424, tax debt on personal income. Filed May 12.

Vardak, Angila, 1140 Main St., Stratford. $21,642, quarterly payroll taxes and CIPV Tax. Filed May 14.

Williams, Brittany, 25 Valley Drive, Greenwich. $1,040, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 20.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED Maddock, Carol and Raymond Maddock, Westport. Filed by Leonard Surveyors L.L.C., Westport, by Charles Leonard. Property: 11 Old Mill Road, Westport.

Amount: $400,000. Filed May 22.

Reversinate L.L.C., Stratford. Filed by James’ Plumbing, Stratford, by James Hargrove. Property: 35 Garden St., Stratford.

Amount: $9,500. Filed May 15.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Greenwich Hospital and T.J. & Son Inc., Greenwich. Released by U.S. Insulation Corp., by John Toconis. Property: 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3,649. Filed May 21.

LIS PENDENS 444 Saw Mill Realty L.L.C., Stratford.

Filed by Bill Gouveia, Bridgeport, for 2000 Barnum Realty L.L.C., Stratford. Property: Boston Avenue and U.S. Route 1, Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount.

Filed May 15.

Allison, Harold A. and Xiao Xiang Huang, et al., Newtown. Filed by Greene Law P.C., Farmington, for Connecticut Tax Liens 5 L.L.C., Farmington, Property: 21 Farrell Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a tax lien and take immediate possession of the premises. Dated December 2013. Filed May 21.

Betolatti, Patricia Ann, et al., Danbury. Filed by Greene Law P.C., Farmington, for VMF TL1, L.L.C. Property: 35 Liberty Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated November 2012.

Filed May 14.

Brissett, Sheila A., et al., Stratford. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 92 Wikilund Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated March 2006. Filed May 13.

Camp, Gary R., et al., Stratford. Filed

by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 169 Burritt Ave., Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount.

Filed May 12.

Coutts, Richard, et al., Brookfield. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 14 Beverly Drive, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $267,305, dated July 2011. Filed May 21.

Decoteau, Daren, et al., Stratford. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 89 Pleasantview Ave., Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount.

Dated January 2007. Filed May 19.

Desouza, Flavio, et al., Danbury. Filed

by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 13 Highland Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $302,100, dated May 2006.

Filed May 12.

Deura Jr., Mohammad A., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 395 Andrew St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated July 2005. Filed May 15.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., New York, N.Y. Filed by Pullman & Comley L.L.C., Bridgeport, for The Stratford Condominium Association Inc., Stratford.

Property: 1700 Broadbridge Ave., Unit B23, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for common unpaid charges and assessments. Filed May 23.

Hoffman, Amy L. and Jody Hoffman, et al., Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford, for the town of Stratford. Property: 40 Goldbach Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien due to nonpayment of fees and obtain possession of the premises. Filed May 12.

Holloway, Tyrone and Rita Holloway, et al., Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford, for the town of Stratford. Property: 108 Linden St., Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien due to nonpayment of fees and obtain possession of the premises. Filed May 12.

Hopkins, Ana and Paul R. Hopkins, et al., Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford, for the town of Stratford. Property: 45 Ryan Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien due to nonpayment of fees and obtain possession of the premises. Filed May 12.

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on the record Iannantuoni, Rebecca, et al., Stratford.

Filed by The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford, for State Tax Collection Agency L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 49 Terry Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on real estate lien and take possession of the premises. Filed May 15.

Morley, G. Mark, et al., Ridgefield. Filed

by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 53 Lakeside Drive, Ridgefield.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $342,000, dated July 2007. Filed May 23.

Jara, Tania, et al., Danbury. Filed by Mulvey & Korotash, Danbury, for Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 27 Fairvew Drive, Unit 4, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $157,400, dated October 2005. Filed May 22.

Neville, Raymond J., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 92 Park Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $291,000, dated January 2007. Filed May 13.

Keegan, Barbara Lynn Hudak and Mary Alice Johnson, et al., Stratford.

Filed by The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford, for the town of Stratford. Property: 20 Colony St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien due to nonpayment of fees and obtain possession of the premises. Filed May 12.

Niola, Jose, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 31 Harrison St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $332,500, dated September 2008. Filed May 22.

Keenan, Andrea, et al., Stratford. Filed

by The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford, for the town of Stratford. Property: 190 Drome Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien due to nonpayment of fees and obtain possession of the premises. Filed May 12.

Poruban, Doreen and Lee Poruban, et al., Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford, for the town of Stratford. Property: 88 London Terrace, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien due to nonpayment of fees and obtain possession of the premises. Filed May 12.

Kennedy, R. Bruce, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Rapid City, S.D. Property: 25 - 25 1/2 Starr Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $210,000, dated October 2002. Filed May 12.

Tompkins, Jean B. and Bruce R. Tompkins, et al., Redding. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 326 Newtown Turnpike, Redding.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount.

Dated February 2004. Filed May 15.

Khounvongsa, Ketmany, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Bridgeport. Property: 1 Crestwood Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $327,950, dated May 2010. Filed May 19.

Towers, Meredith and Matthew Towers, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 26 Mamanasco Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $434,800, dated June 2006. Filed May 14.

Larossa, Allyson, et al., Greenwich.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 272 Valley Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $687,500, dated December 2007. Filed May 23.

Vallejo, Monica, et al., Stratford. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for HSBC Bank USA N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 324 McKinley Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated November 2011. Filed May 19.

Louis J. Laparde and Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford, for the town of Stratford. Property: 173 Stonybrook Road, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien due to nonpayment of fees and obtain possessions of the premises. Filed May 12.

McCready, Amy and Sandybric L.L.C., et al., Bethel. Filed by Marinosci Law Group P.C., Warwick, R.I., for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 5 Melillo Ave., Lot 5, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated December 2003. Filed May 22.

Mille Fleurs L.L.C., Greenwich. Filed by Seaborne & Malley, Thomaston, for Target Enterprises Inc. Property: North Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien dated August 2013. Filed May 20.

Morin, Nicole, William R. Armstrong, et al., Danbury. Filed by Collins Hannafin P.C., Danbury, for Danbury Mill Condominium Association Inc., Danbury.

Property: Unit 40 of Danbury Mill Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for common unpaid charges and assessments. Filed May 22.

Vita, Debra, et al., Danbury. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg P.C., West Hartford, for Candlewood Terrace Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 17 of Candlewood Terrace Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for common unpaid charges and assessments. Filed May 12.

Vondle, Kristin K. and Morgan D. Vondle, et al., Danbury. Filed by Law Office of Lisa L. Buzaid L.L.C., New Milford, for Union Savings Bank, Danbury.

Property: 42 Lawrence Ave., Unit 2202, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $346,400, dated August 2008.

Filed May 12.

Waller, Thomas, et al., Danbury. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Flagstar Bank, Jackson, Mich. Property: 18 Crestdale Drive, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $239,874, dated November 2009. Filed May 19.

Winfredo, Padin M., et al., Stratford.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 143 Graham St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated April 2004. Filed May 15.

Worley, Mark S., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Navy Federal Credit Union. Property: 140 Marsh Way, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated June 2007. Filed May 19.

MORTGAGES

Commercial 2158 Barnum L.L.C., Stratford, by Stephan Matyzovszky. Lender: Anthony R. Costanzo and Maryann L. Costanzo, Stratford. Property: 2152 Barnum Ave., Stratford. Amount: $300,000. Filed May 21.

60 Margherita Lawn L.L.C., Fairfield,

by Nancy McClinch. Lender: Southwest Guaranty Mortgage Corp., Houston, Texas. Property: 60 Margherita Lawn, Stratford. Amount: $230,000. Filed May 12.

770 Woodend Road L.L.C., Fairfield,

by John R. Bria. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 770 Woodend Road and 2 Century Drive, Stratford.

Amount: $352,000. Filed May 13.

American Real Estate Investments L.L.C., Ridgefield, by Dennis M. Salzbrunn. Lender: Jacqueline Salzbrunn. Property: Ridgefield. Property: Ethan Allen Highway, Map 5209, Ridgefield. Amount: $32,187. Filed May 15.

Danjoe L.L.C., Stratford, by Philip J. Bauco. Lender: Webster Bank N.A., Cheshire.

Property: 140 Boston Ave., Stratford.

Amount: $325,000. Filed May 15.

Goldbach Builders L.L.C., Newtown,

by Kurt A. Goldbach. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury, Property: 35 Meadow Brook Road, Newtown. Amount: $377,000. Filed May 21.

HSE Reelick L.L.C., Bethel, by Eugene A. Reelick. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 89-95 Stony Hill Road, Danbury. Amount: $1.4 million.

Filed May 22.

HSE Reelick L.L.C., Bethel, by Eugene A. Reelick. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 89-95 Stony Hill Road, Danbury. Amount: $5 million. Filed May 22.

JC Property Group, Monroe, N.Y., by self.

Lender: Leslie Kaye, Wanaque, N.J. Property: 45 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Danbury.

Amount: $100,000. Filed May 22.

One Park Ridge Road L.L.C., Bethel, by Gregory L. Steiner. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 1 Park Ridge Road, Danbury. Amount: $2.5 million.

Filed May 23.

Positive Properties L.L.C., New Canaan, by Robin Gestal. Lender: Richard Jeffrey Bailly, Newburyport, Mass. Property: 1 Cel Bret Drive, Danbury. Amount: $235,000. Filed May 14.

Rullo Holdings L.L.C., Danbury, by Deni P. Rullo. Lender: Larson Investment L.L.C., Bethel. Property: Lot A, Map 7400, Danbury. Amount: $50,000. Filed May 20.

Sirius-Orion Development L.L.C., Danbury, by Andrew J. Buzzi. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 11 Lee Ave. and 52 Pleasant St., Danbury. Amount: $530,000. Filed May 20.

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VC Williams L.L.C., Newtown, by Michael P. Majeski. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 10-12 William St., Danbury. Amount: $180,000.

Filed May 19.

NEW BUSINESSES 2 Cute, 7 Backus Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Ram Bathija. Filed May 21.

Acceleroe Advisors, 42 Pauk Lane, Westport, c/o Norie Media Group. Filed May 22.

Adele Linarducci Design L.L.C., 6 Laurel Hill Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Adele Linarducci. Filed May 19.

Ascendant Policing Solutions, 18 Wooster St., Bethel 06801, c/o Jeremiah Johnson. Filed May 19.

Bakuma Building, 21 Old Redding Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Eric J. Vitolo. Filed May 22.

Barreto Brothers Landscaping L.L.C., 14 Pine Trail, Danbury 06811, c/o Carlos B. Barreto and Jorge Agustin Barreto Panjon.

Filed May 20.

Benner Cleaning Service, 118 E. Liberty St., Danbury 06810, c/o Allen Paul Bradbenner. Filed May 15.

Bethel Trading, 17 1/2 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel, c/o Matthew Gotto. Filed May 19.

Blue Star Construction L.L.C., P.O. Box 524, Stratford 06615, c/o Julia Kish. Filed May 21.

Bottarga Brothers, 263 Brookdale Road, Stamford 06930, c/o Jean Madar. Filed May 21.

Branchville Farm, 119 Florida Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Brett Gannon. Filed May 20.

Eileen Deschapelles Interior Design, 48 Lockwood Road, Greenwich 06878, c/o Eileen Deschapelles. Filed May 20.

Emilio & Giuseppe Deli L.L.C., 109 North St., Stamford, c/o Ramon Emilio Taveras Jr. Filed May 21.

Financial Intelligence Tools, 79 Fairlawn Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Sheldron Seplowitz. Filed May 21.

MultiExpress, 934 E. Main St., Suite 1, Stamford, c/o Milton Cano. Filed May 19.

New England Real Estate Liquidators, 65 W. Redding Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Jack H. Whitton and Megan A. Whitton.

Filed May 22.

Certified print archiving. Patent no.

8,743,403 issued to John A Moore, Victor, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Njaal Svege + Son, 50 E. Lake Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Njaal Svege. Filed May 12.

SCMT Management, 7 Nedding Lane, Greenwich 06831, c/o Scott Tortorici. Filed May 21.

Stallion Tech, 23 Orlando Ave., Stamford, c/o Octavio Avila and Scheidy Scuttle.

Filed May 20.

Technology Solutions For Non Profits, 85 West St., Danbury 06810, c/o Kimberly A. Morgan, Sandra L. Rankin and Hector G. Rueda. Filed May 21.

The Finish Line (2020), 151 Broad St., Town Center Mall, Stamford, c/o The Finish Line Inc. Filed May 20.

The Pottery Factory L.L.C., 265 Federal Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Dan Feeley.

Filed May 16.

T-Llevo, 934 E. Main St., Suite 1, Stamford, c/o Milton Cano and Paul A. Correa. Filed May 19.

Connecticut Plans, 1611 Washington Blvd., Unit 303, Stamford 06902, c/o Yuliana Poterevych. Filed May 20.

Tomasini Build & Remodel, 40 Black Berry Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Richard Tomasini. Filed May 14.

Creative Solutions and Associates, 29 Brown Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Annyetta Bernard. Filed May 20.

U2 Nails Inc., 52 Federal Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Min Sun. Filed May 19.

Designer’s Workroom, 10 Hartford Ave., Greenwich, c/o Laura Williamson. Filed May 22.

Dileo Financial Services, 96 Mayflower Ave., Apt. H2, Stamford 06902, c/o Felicia Dileo. Filed May 21.

PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C.

Cocohol Imports, 254-B Mill St., Suite A-3, Greenwich 06830, c/o Robert B. Back and Mark Butler. Filed May 23.

Danbury Volunteer Fire Police, 54 Mill Plain Road, Danbury 06811, c/o John Debenedetto. Filed May 13.

Timglenn L.L.C., 1884 Main St., Stratford 06615-6527, c/o Glenn Allen Everlith Jr. Filed May 20. Permit no. LCA.0007609.

National Sports Enterprises Inc., 97 Atlantic St., Stamford, c/o Shaquan Richardson. Filed May 20.

The Wildlife Center of Fairfield County, 44 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Stamford 06907, c/o The Wildlife Orphanage Inc. Filed May 20.

Danbury Football Academy of Western CT, 22 Grand St., Danbury 06810, c/o Gail H. Williams. Filed May 20.

Luc’s Café, 3 Big Shop Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Marissa B. Aussavis. Filed May 22. Permit no. LIR.0015994.

Kati N More, 80 Atlantic St., Stamford, c/o Uma Café L.L.C. Filed May 21.

C Studio Design, 14 Lincoln Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Tiffany Costanzo. Filed May 20.

Danbury Fair Burger King, 40 Backus Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Tarajit S. Randhawa. Filed May 22.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSES

Used Tire Solutions, 39 Selleck St., Stamford, c/o Orlando Rodriguez. Filed May 19.

West Main Grocery Inc., 495 W. Main St., Stamford, c/o Shaquan Richardson.

Filed May 20.

Wolf Realty, P.O. Box 7, Stratford 06615, c/o Robert Rolleri. Filed May 20.

Cycylohexyl-mannitol diketal derivatives as vehicle modifiers and gelators. Patent no. 8,741,044 issued to Naveen Chopra, Oakville, Calif.; and Guerino Sacripante, Oakville, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Digital user interface screen with workflow scanning software application icon. Patent no. D706,294 issued to Shane Jewitt, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Methods and systems for establishing steady state adjusted release fluid rate before sheet processing at a fusing nip. Patent no. 8,744,328 issued to Paul M. Fromm, Rochester, N.Y.; David Mark Kerxhalli, Rochester, N.Y.; Benjamin Whitney Paulson, Webster, N.Y.; Aldwin A. Roberts, Macedon, N.Y.; Michele Donna Cleary, Rochester, N.Y.; David Lee Rasmussen, Fairport, N.Y.; Biruk Gossaye, Rochester, N.Y.; and Jamison Charles DeLorenzo, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Notification method for a dynamic document system. Patent no. 8,745,075 issued to Dale Ellen Gaucas, Rochester, N.Y.; and Scott David Weber, Canandaigua, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

On-demand software for print workflows. Patent no. 8,743,382 issued to Daniel W. Manchala, Torrance, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Parcel advertising system and method. Patent no. 8,744,910 issued to James Chen-Haw Ho, Long Beach, Calif.; and Todd Avery Outten, Santa Monica, Calif.

Assigned to Zadspace, Inc., Norwalk.

Portable security system built into cell phones. Patent no. 8,744,522 issued to Eugene Evanitsky, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

System and method for creating variable data print samples for campaigns. Patent no. 8,745,487 issued to Dale Ellen Gaucas, Penfield, N.Y.; Kirk J. Ocke, Ontario, N.Y.; Michael David Shepherd, Ontario, N.Y.; and Reuven J. Sherwin, Ra’anana, Ill. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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Aerospace Taking Off, Manufacturers Must Get on Board

CBIA’s 2014 Connecticut Tax Conference

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he nation’s aerospace industry is taking off and Pratt & Whitney wants to make sure that as many Connecticut manufacturers as possible go along for the ride—if they can meet very high standards.

That’s according to Danny Di Perna , Pratt senior vice president, engineering and operations, who spoke to hundreds of Connecticut manufacturing executives— many of whom likely eager to partner with the aviation giant—at CBIA’s Made in Connecticut: 2014 Manufacturing Summit in Cromwell.

Pratt recently announced that it has 5,500 orders for its new PurePower geared turbofan engine, and expects to sell thousands more. Di Perna said the company is expecting its current $4 billion in spending with suppliers will soon to soon grow to between $6.5 billion and $7 billion.

“Pratt is growing like crazy,” said Di Perna. “It’s a very exciting time in terms of growth and opportunities. We are spending and we are investing to meet the demand.”

He cautioned that Pratt needs a reliable supply chain of manufacturers to keep up with the demand. For example, Pratt is ready for a “huge ramp up” in production for its F135 engines for the fighter aircraft.

“We need to get kids excited about manufacturing,” said Di Perna. “If we don’t bring them in, we’ll lose our skills base.”

Pratt expects its suppliers to share its priorities and make the same kinds of investments—not in the same dollar amounts, of course, but with the same commitment.

“We need your help,” said Di Perna. While Connecticut has many manufacturers who are making the right investments, others—what he called “dungeons”—are not. They “have no investments, no vision, no technology and support.”

And if a potential vendor can’t match up to Pratt’s expectations, “you leave us no option but to shop elsewhere.”

One of the Connecticut companies meeting Pratt’s standards and having a longstanding and successful relationship with the manufacturer is the Whitcraft Group.

A contract manufacturer of precision machined, formed, and fabricated parts and assemblies for Pratt and other large aerospace OEMs, Whitcraft has 430 Connecticut-based employees.

Colin Cooper, Whitcraft Group CEO, told the conference that today’s aerospace industry is “a mile wide and inch deep”—meaning that it’s highly complex, but relatively low volume.

“We’re ready to produce,” said Di Perna, “but some in the supply chain are not ready.”

He said Pratt manufactures about 20% of what’s needed to produce its engines, with the balance coming from other, smaller companies.

So supply chain and logistics are critically important.

What Pratt looks for in suppliers is companies that are actively investing in the skills of their employees, in technology, quality, cost effectiveness, and lean operations.

And one more thing: “they have to have the highest ethical standards,” said Di Perna.

Also critical to fuel Pratt’s booming growth is a skilled workforce. Pratt is working on that with its strong relationship with the University of Connecticut—where it has an additive manufacturing innovation center—and also with many of the state’s community colleges and technical schools.

He said that suppliers like Whitcraft are under very stringent cost, quality, and time requirements.

When working with large OEMs like Pratt,“You have to get acclimated to what they require.”

It’s also a fast-moving, changeable industry, with “a record amount of development,” said Cooper.

As a result, however, manufacturers are now working in an environment in which designs frequently change, many iterations of those designs often are necessary, schedules have to be malleable and engineering projects frequently concurrent.

“Despite the risks, it’s a very exciting time,” said Cooper.  Read more at gov.cbia.com

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tate fiscal and tax issues continue to dominate the headlines, with tax laws becoming increasingly complex and businesses facing audits on a variety of state tax issues.

This half-day conference is a must for finance/ accounting professionals, sole practitioners, managing partners, business owners, and others serving the tax needs of their companies and clients.

The program features plenary sessions on the latest Connecticut tax developments and income tax issues for Connecticut businesses, and indepth breakout sessions on sales and use taxes governing manufacturing, construction, and services.

Attendees receive a complimentary copy of Connecticut Taxes on Business and Industry, a comprehensive, updated guide.

Keynote Speaker

SCAN TO REGISTER!

Kevin B Sullivan, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services, will discuss important DRS initiatives and tax changes.

Who should attend business owners  staff serving the tax needs of their businesses or business clients  finance/accounting professionals  partners and managing partners  sole practitioners  shareholders This program has been approved for 3.0 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

Date: Friday, June 13, 2014 Time: Registration & continental breakfast: 8 am Program: 8:30 am–12:15 pm Place: The Marriott, 15 Farm Springs Rd. Farmington Cost: CBIA members, $145; nonmembers, $185  Register at cbia.com/events

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n its third year, this popular award is open to any CFO who has worked a minimum of two years for a company in Fairfield County. Three winners will be chosen by a distinguished panel of judges; one from a company with fewer than 100 employees, another from a company with 101 to 500 employees and the third from a company with more than 500 employees.

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