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PDC MARKS 50 YEARS

Q&A WITH CORY GUBNER

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JUNE 11, 2018 | VOL. 54, No. 24

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Stamford Harbor development rolls on HINCKLEY BOAT YARD LATEST ADDITION

‘Star’ sighting

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

he June 2 opening of Hinckley Boat Yard on Stamford Harbor is just the latest step forward in the ongoing construction at the city’s Harbor Point and Harbor Landing — work that has transformed the once industrial waterfront into the kind of modern “live-work-play” cityscape that’s all the rage nationwide. In fact, anyone visiting Stamford after a few years away would be amazed by what’s happening, said Ted Ferrarone, chief operating officer for developer Building and Land Technology. “What you used to see (at the Hinckley site) was a fuel depot, surrounded mostly by other industrial sites, many of which had been vacant for years,” Ferrarone said.

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Aerial view of Stamford Harbor.

“Now it’s really bustling — you have high-rise apartments, boats, a lot of walking along the new boardwalk. It really is a big change.” The Hinckley Boat Yard was some seven years in the making, following the shuttering in 2011 of Brewer’s Yacht Haven West, then one of the region’s largest full-service marinas with a boatyard for major winter storage. Brewer’s » STAMFORD HARBOR

UConn expanding student housing options in Stamford BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

ractically from the moment that the University of Connecticut opened its first residence hall in his city last year, Stamford Mayor David Martin has been hoping to add more student housing.

On June 6 he got his wish. That’s when the UConn Board of Trustees voted to authorize approval of leases at multiple properties in Stamford for apartments that UConn would then rent to students. The new housing will add 120 beds starting this fall. The trustees also gave » UCONN

A sculpture of Marilyn Monroe by Seward Johnson rose above onlookers on June 4 as she was installed in Latham Park across from the First Congregational Church in downtown Stamford. Photo by Bob Rozycki.

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Public art reaches new heights in Stamford BY BOB ROZYCKI bobr@westfairinc.com

tamford residents have long grown accustomed to cranes in the air and men in hard hats putting up office buildings, hotels and condos. But on June 4 when Frank Compo & Sons set up their crane on the edge of the triangular-shaped grassy oasis known as Latham Park across from the Avon Theatre, office workers and passersby stopped to watch what was to unfold. Three large pieces made of painted stainless steel and aluminum sat on the ground on the north side of the park next to Walton Place. A pair of shapely female legs topped with lacy underwear were already set in place via a pair of open-toed, white high-heel shoes. If you couldn’t tell by the legs, maybe it was the uplifted skirt and the smiling face of Marilyn Monroe off to the side that set the iconic scene from “The Seven Year Itch” when The Girl stood over a subway grate and cooed, “Oh, do you feel the breeze from the subway? Isn’t it delicious?” To which Tom Ewell’s character Richard Sherman lecherously eyed her long legs and replied, “Sort of cools the ankles, doesn’t it.” And in regard to feet, Sandy Goldstein, president of the Stamford Business Improvement District, is counting on more foot traffic that she hopes this colossal sculpture — as well as 35 other lifesize sculptures dotting the downtown — will bring to retailers and restaurants. The sculptural event, “Timeless, the Works of Seward Johnson,” will run through the end of August and is presented by UC Funds, a Boston-based specialty finance firm. “We will measure (the attraction of) Marilyn by the foot traffic,” Goldstein said. “We installed foot traffic sensors around the park.” The counters will indicate success or at least benchmark how many people will visit as a result of the attractions. Goldstein said it’s the mission of the BID to create the environment that brings business, restaurants and people downtown. “Sculpture and outdoor art creates the most extraordinary sense of place. So then you have to have an iconic exhibit. And for the last 26 years we have done that. But nothing is as spectacular as this 26-foot high, 24,000-pound

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Sandy Goldstein beside the bust of the Marilyn Monroe sculpture. Photo by Bob Rozycki.

We think it’s great for business, it creates the most extraordinary sense of place here in our city. And we expect thousands upon thousands of tourists to come visit us.

Marilyn Monroe phenomenal work of art by Seward Johnson,” Goldstein said. “His works are in every major museum. We’re the fifth city in the world to have a colossal Marilyn Monroe exhibit. She’s been in Palm Springs, Chicago, Asia and now downtown Stamford.” As the specialized construction workers from Seward Johnson Atelier were busy rigging and ratcheting the cables and ties to the sculpture, Goldstein’s enthusiasm grew. “We think it’s great for business, it creates the most extraordinary sense of place here in our city. And we expect thousands upon thousands of tourists to come visit us.” The 88-year-old Johnson started out as a painter but then turned to creating sculpture. According to

his website, more than 450 of his life-size cast bronze figures have been featured in private collections and museums in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia, “as well as prominent places in the public realm such as Times Square and Rockefeller Center in New York City, Pacific Place of Hong Kong, Les Halles in Paris, and Via Condotti in Rome.” Paula Stoeke, curator for the Seward Johnson Atelier, matches the sculptures to the setting and selects the works that will be in the exhibitions. The California resident gets to travel to wherever the sculptures are installed or exhibited. “One of my favorite things is thinking about the people who have seen ‘the Marilyn’ transported from, say Palm Springs, all the way to the East Coast.” She explained that sculptures that are of monumental scale such as Marilyn Monroe or Abraham Lincoln ride in an open-air flatbed truck. “Everyone is seeing Marilyn and her torso and her face as they cruise along the highway at 65, 70 miles per hour. That’s my favorite; all the oohs and ahhs, and the hand clapping and the yelling and the selfies going on.” And once the sculptures arrive at their destination, Stoeke said they act like catalysts in the community. “The sculptures tend to bring a lot of people together in one point and one place having conversations. And that’s one of the jobs of public art is to actually get strangers talking to strangers, maybe seeing a part of town that they haven’t been in recently,” she said. As for Marilyn, “Seward Johnson is very crazy about this girl. …He also really loves his ‘Embracing Peace’ and it’s in the same series of Icons Revisited, which is the sailor and nurse hugging at the end of World War II in Times Square.” “Seward Johnson has said to me so often that he’s thrilled he gets to do something with his life’s energy and vigor that brings other people happiness,” Stoeke said. “And he says for him, it’s plain fun.” The Marilyn Monroe sculpture started out its life as a maquette. It became life size in 1996, Stoeke said, and became monumental in scale in 2011. For anyone interested in permanently installing the sculpture on their property, Stoeke said Marilyn is available for $1.8 million.

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In the Family PDC marks 50 years under leadership of Konstantin family BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

didn’t get along with my boss.” It’s a common enough refrain for dissatisfied employees who decide to strike out on their own. But few of them end up building a company that’s celebrating its 50th year of operations, as has Anatole Konstantin, who made the above remark with a laugh. Now 90, Konstantin has only recently retired from PDC International Corp., the Norwalk firm he started that specializes in packaging machinery for the application of heat shrinkable sleeve labels and tamper evident seals. Since 1992, his son Neal has served as PDC’s president, with Anatole gradually decreasing his time at the firm’s 8 Sheehan Ave. office. A Ukrainian immigrant, Anatole had been working as a mechanical engineer for another Norwalk firm when, just before Labor Day of 1968, “I decided to try to do for myself what I’d been doing for them.” Initially joined by his brother Bill, Anatole started Product Design Corp. in a 400-squarefoot office he rented for $50 a month. Although there were plenty of tough times — Bill would go on and off of unemployment during the early days. “I couldn’t do that,” Anatole laughed. “I had to sit by the phone, because I was the president. The company slowly grew to occupy first a three-car garage and then a hayloft. The firm’s first major project was creating a machine that could automate the assembly of typewriter ribbon cartridges, soon followed by work designing a machine that could hold together emery boards for W.E. Bassett in Shelton, which closed in 2012. Following that, a Japanese company asked about a similar device that could employ shrink labeling for bamboo — and, Anatole said, the company has never looked back. Since 1989, PDC has been at 8 Sheehan, which through further expansion today is a 30,000-square-foot facility overlooking the Long Island Sound with 55 employees. Anatole has occupied the same house in Norwalk for 61 years; Neal also lives in the city. “We’re Norwalkers for the duration,” Neal said. “We’re involved with a number of charitable organizations and the public schools here — it’s a good place.” Although he was studying archaeology and history at Tufts University, Neal said he grew up spending weekends and evenings at PDC. “Not being an engineer has actually helped,” he said. “I bring a more holistic point of view to our operations. “I know just enough to be dangerous,” he said. PDC has remained proudly independent and family-operated and has declined various takeover offers from its larger competitors, Neal said. He declined to provide revenue figures,

noting that the nature of PDC’s business can vary year to year. “But we’re fortunate to be very healthy financially.” A look at its corporate clients explains why: PDC designs and manufactures shrink-sleeve, labeling tamper-evident packaging machinery for products ranging from popular foods and beverages to personal care and household goods for the likes of Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, Unilever, Pfizer, Del Monte and Diageo. Anyone who’s broken the seal on a new bottle of Tabasco has been in contact with PDC. And unlike Anatole in 1968, its employees tend to stick around — many for decades, Neal said. One such employee is Vice President Gary Tantimonico, who’s been with PDC for 27 years. “Everybody here looks at Anatole as the

brains of the outfit from an engineering standpoint,” the Trumbull resident said. “And from a personal standpoint, the Konstantins have been the most honest, ethical people I’ve ever worked for. And they give us the room to do our work, unlike most of the bigger corporations out there. “If I owned the company,” he chuckled, “I’d micromanage it up the wazoo.” In 1983, PDC Europe was started in Montdidier, France to supply machinery for Europe and other overseas markets. Neal said there are no plans for further international expansion at the moment but, while noting that PDC has through its existence grown organically, indicated that it is willing to explore acquiring other companies. Today, PDC sells 30 to 40 machines a year, he said, noting that all of its manufacturing,

testing and research and development are done in house. “Our advantage is providing good service to our customers,” Anatole said. “Most of our machines can last 20, 25 years — they’re practically indestructible and there’s no planned obsolescence.” The same could be said of the PDC patriarch, who in 2016 published the memoirs “Through the Eyes of an Immigrant” and “A Red Boyhood: Growing Up Under Stalin.” Last year he added “A Brief History of Communism: The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire” to his bibliography. Today, however, he has more prosaic matters at hand. “I like to garden,” he said. “The biggest challenges now are the deer and the woodchucks.”

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Suite Talk Cory Gubner of RHYS “Oh yeah. It was a boutique office building in Greenwich, a $2.2 million sale on the waterfront. The client was willing to take a chance on a 23-year-old kid, which really exceeded all my expectations.” It was that easy? “It took me a little while. I just got lucky, I guess. But what I got out of that experience, I used as a springboard to get other assignments. It grew from there.”

Cory Gubner

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eadquartered in Stamford, RHYS is a commercial real estate firm specializing in office, retail and investment sales throughout the Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island markets. CEO, President and founder Cory Gubner formed the company in 2009, his third such venture since forming Chase Commercial Real Estate in 1998, which he later merged into GVA Williams in 2002 and sold to Colliers International in 2008. He has more than 24 years of experience in serving commercial real estate clients and has overseen transactions with an aggregate value in excess of $3 billion. From his office at 9 W.

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Broad St., Gubner discusses building a career in real estate, what he likes to do when he’s not measuring square footage, and provides a perhaps surprising explanation for his company’s name. To start with the obvious question: What led you to real estate? “Oh boy, that’s going way back. I was an urban studies major in college (at the University of Maryland), because cities in general intrigued me — why they are where they are, how they were built, how they evolved over time. For whatever reason that was particularly interesting to me. There was no family connection, nobody in real estate — it just appealed to me.” Do you remember your first sale?

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What’s the best part of being in real estate? “Again, I’ve been very fortunate. I love what I do. That’s not to say that it’s not difficult at times, but if you like what you do for a living, that means a lot. I get up each day looking forward to doing it again. I’m nearing 25 years in the business now, and that hasn’t changed. “Part of it is the physical nature of the job — seeing and getting to know the actual buildings and living conditions — as well as the selling and leasing, finding buyers and tenants for buildings. And vice-versa — identifying a new location that will work for them. “I also like the personal part of it, the dealing with people, setting them up with physical assets. It’s a very interesting dynamic — why people buy and sell, aligning them together, is something I really enjoy.” What would you say is your biggest challenge? “Its cyclical nature. There are definite highs and lows. And knowing that there are outside forces that can drive perceptions in the business, rightly or wrongly. Sometimes people will hear certain things and overreact, even when the actual facts haven’t necessarily changed. That’s probably the most frustrating part for me, having to con-

stantly explain where the market is.” Can you identify someone who was a mentor to you in real estate? “This is going to sound pat, but there are really too many to name. I’ve been super fortunate in that there are a lot of people in my life who had a dramatic impact on me — I literally could not name just one, because that wouldn’t be fair to all those others who helped me along the way. “I know I keep saying it, but I’ve been extremely, extremely lucky. There are probably 10 to 12 people in my life right now who still guide me and mentor me. Hopefully I can help them as well at this point.” All right then: How about a personal mentor? “My wife, Jodi. We’ve been married for 23 years now. She’s not in the business, so I like to run things by her. She has a very keen sense of direction. When you have someone like that who’s not in the business, it helps in some regards. We can discuss a problem or conflict and she can give it to me straight. She usually has very to-the-point answers, which can help me to decide which way to go.” I’d always thought RHYS was an acronym, given the all upper-case spelling, but that’s not the case, is it? “No, it’s actually my middle name. It’s a Welsh name that means passion and enthusiasm. Neither of my parents were from Wales, so that part’s a little curious. But my partners thought it would be a cool name that could define us, as far as emphasizing the big difference between us and our competitors. We believe we take on every project with a lot of passion. Our approach is not market dependent.”

Is there a particular business book that you’ve found to be valuable? “Again, too many to mention. I love reading about people — particularly successful people and how they got to be that successful. There’s always something I take from each particular book and it doesn’t have to be related to my industry. Just in general, how did these people deal with people and situations that arose, what were — or are — their goals and aspirations.” Do you find time to read for pleasure? “Next to my bed I have eight or nine books, nonfiction. I don’t read them like novels. I have a limited amount of time, so as I go through them I write on them, highlight stuff, put little yellow stickers in them. I’m reading one right now that I’m really enjoying about Dean Smith, the great college basketball coach from North Carolina.” Given what you said about having a limited amount of time, do you have any spare time? And if so, what do you like to do? “I make the time. I’m a weightlifting guy, so I spend as much time as I can in the gym. I’m also a big outdoor guy, so I spend as much time outside as possible. I like to play golf, although I don’t play as often as I’d like. Besides fitness and weightlifting, I like to build stuff, what I call “hard landscaping.” Building stone walls, stuff like that — masonry stuff. It’s not that I’ve had formal training or anything like that, I just do it by eye and feel. I like the physicalness of it.” That’s good to know. I have a patio that… “Only on my house! Don’t ask me to help you out.”

Any must-see TV in the Gubner household? “I’m a sports TV guy — I love the NFL and the NBA, and I watch a lot of Yankees games. It’s the Yankees, the Knicks and the Dallas Cowboys.” The Cowboys would seem to be the outlier there. “My mother spent a lot of her early years in Texas and that somehow must have influenced me. The helmets look cool or something, I don’t know.” Why the Yankees and not the Mets? “I actually grew up liking the Mets — and then I met my wife, who’s a diehard Yankees fan who grew up going to their games. She kind of coerced me, I guess, but I don’t know if it was that hard for me to switch over.” If you were invited to address a high school or college graduating class, what’s the one thing you’d want to tell them? “It’s funny you should ask — I just guest-lectured at a university recently. What I told them is that I don’t care what you do, do whatever you want. But make sure you’re passionate about it and are willing to outwork everyone else in the room. If you have something and are truly passionate about it, it won’t feel like work. And if you outwork everybody else there’s a 100 percent chance of being a big success. “There were 20-someodd kids in the class — some juniors, mostly seniors — and I went around the room and asked each one of them to tell me what they were passionate about. It was amazing that some of them just didn’t know. And I told them: ‘Well, you’d better find it!’ When you’re that age, it’s time to start finding that path that leads you to your career.”

TECH TALK

The Anatomy of a Phishing Attack

While most folks know what phishing is, few realize the lengths to which a criminal will go to initiate a phishing attack. More than just distributing emails with fake corporate logos like LinkedIn or Facebook, cybercriminals design attacks carefully by using fake clickable advertising, spoofing well-known online brands, and creating legitimate-looking phishing websites to capture the sensitive data that the unsuspecting victim enters.

STEP 1: VICTIM IDENTIFICATION

Mass Phishing Attack

• Untargeted, large group of victims.

Targeted Phishing Attack

target organization or of a contact known to the target. 5000 - Number of fake phishing pages found on just one hacked website.

Mass Distribution

• Phisher sends a mass distribution email containing brand logos/name and links to fake webpages. • Places links to fake web pages in banner ads, on social media, or in text messages.

Targeted Distribution

• Phisher sends email to specific target victim or group.

STEP 5: EXPAND / MONETIZE

Develop Additional Attacks

STEP 2: SOURCE SETUP

Brand Names

Sophisticated Content

• Phisher develops an email with legitimate-looking content requesting legal or financial information. • Spoofs the email address of someone at the

and security awareness training are some of the things that should be part of your current defense. If not speak to a professional right away.

STEP 3: ATTACK DISTRIBUTION

• Specific group, or high profile victim. $2.3 Billion - amount lost to corporations in the last three years due to targeted spear phishing of CEOs, according to an FBI report.

• Phisher selects a brand name for mass email distribution, such as LinkedIn, PayPal, or FedEx. • Using a newly created domain or a hacked website, phisher builds webpages that resemble those of trusted brand name.

ed information, such as login credentials or financial information.

• Phisher uses stolen credentials for the next phase of the attack (such as an APT). • Collects additional email addresses from hacked accounts for future attacks.

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• Phisher sells the stolen credentials on the black market. • Phisher steals money using credentials from bank, PayPal account, or fake wire transfer.

Leonard Galati is a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and the CEO of CYBERTEAM a Westchester based IT Services & Cybersecurity company servicing Westchester and Fairfield Counties.

Financial Gain

STEP 4: HOOK VICTIMS

Click Fake Links

• Victims click on link in the email and enter sensitive credential information into fake web page.

Respond Directly To Email Request

• Victim responds directly to email with request-

In summary, all businesses should be taking a multilayered approach to protecting their email. Technologies like email security inbound/outbound, URL rewrite, anti-spoofing, sandboxing

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Stamford Harbor—

closing wasn’t of its own design, but occurred after BLT declined to renew its lease. Hinckley is already at full capacity, which underscores the need for such a facility, Ferrarone said. He noted that operations at the boatyard actually began at the end of last summer with hauling and storage of boats, adding that its full-service center also represents the first such operation on the waterfront since Brewer closed. It also has a boat lift and a painting bay that can accommodate boats of any size, Ferrarone said. “As part of the Hinckley company, boat owners also have access to their expert technicians all up and down the east coast — Maine, Maryland and Rhode Island — if there’s something they can’t take care of on site,” he said. Hinckley Co. General Manager Peter Manion is

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administrators the authority to enter into an agreement for more units if those apartments fill up. The housing will be offered in addition to the 116 apartment units at the six-story building at 900 Washington Blvd. that the university has been leasing to students since last fall under an agreement with the property’s owner, RMS Cos. As with the Washington Boulevard property, the university said the new apartments will be rented at rates allowing UConn to recoup its costs through rent, along with the additional tuition and fee revenue that UConn receives from increased enrollment due to the housing availability. “This is clearly a case of demand significantly outpacing supply in the best way possible,” UConn President Susan Herbst said. “We needed to work to meet that demand and provide housing for as many students as we can in Stamford. We began this experiment a year ago and have been delighted by how successful it is. It

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The Hinckley Boat Yard opened on Stamford Harbor on June 2. Contributed photo.

overseeing the Stamford operation. Noting that it’s Hinckley’s seventh yacht service location in the U.S., Manion said that “The New York metropolitan area is an important market for us and a wonderful opportunity to extend our service relationship with our customers.” The move hasn’t come

speaks to the value of good student housing, but also the value of the campus itself.” UConn’s decision to add housing last year at Stamford was the culmination of several years of work that responded to student demand at that campus — UConn’s largest regional location, with 1,700 undergraduates and 600 graduate students. “Having our facilities separate but concentrated in the same area is very important because it helps to create an urban neighborhood campus right here in Stamford,” Herbst said. “The desire to attend UConn Stamford and live in university housing is obviously incredibly strong,” Board of Trustees Chairman Thomas Kruger said. “We knew there would be solid interest, but this easily exceeds even our highest expectations. That is what we call a good problem to have.” Scott Jordan, UConn’s executive vice president for administration and chief financial officer, told trustees in a memo along with Craig H. Kennedy, UConn’s provost and executive vice

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without some controversy. The environmental group Soundkeeper opposed the termination of the boatyard at the 14-acre Brewer site and is also against much of the other development along the waterfront, arguing that the work has bypassed legally required compliance with environmental, coastal

management and local zoning laws. While Soundkeeper and its lawyers have filed several legal actions, both BLT and the city have maintained that their work meets all such requirements. That Mayor David Martin was present at the June 2 event would seem to prove his and

the city’s support. Martin was unavailable for comment. BLT is also required to build a boat storage facility on Magee Avenue by August. Ferrarone said that work would begin soon. In the meantime, development of the 4,000 housing units BLT plans for Harbor Point continues apace, Ferrarone said. Over 2,700 of those units have been completed. Another 218 residential rental units are under construction at Harbor Landing, a mixeduse waterfront development. Its leasing office also opened on June 2, Ferrarone said; even with construction expected to wrap in the next couple of months, its first occupants are scheduled to move in on June 15. Ninety percent of the residences will be priced at the market rate, with the remainder designated affordable housing. “Ninety percent of the affordable housing available in

Stamford is in these projects,” Ferrarone said. All the units to date are rental properties. “We’re working with the city to create a fund to reinvest in existing housing on the South End,” he said. Upon “substantially rehabilitating” those properties, “there will be incentives to buy.” A bike-sharing program has also been introduced to Harbor Point, though Ferrarone said the area’s walkability is one of its chief selling points. A boardwalk connects the Hinckley Boatyard to Boccuzzi Park. Harbor Point also includes a growing number of eateries, ranging from Mexicue and Asian Bistro to Crabshell and Boothbay Lobster Co. Greenwich’s Horseneck Wines & Liquors will open there in two weeks and Patisserie Salzburg, which operates restaurants in Rye and Scarsdale, New York, will join the lineup within a month, Ferrarone said.

students, and it’s good for Stamford,” Martin said. “Stamford has many unique opportunities for students to take part in outside of the classroom, including internships with major corporations. I look forward to continuing to work with UConn as they expand their Stamford campus.” UConn has had a presence in Stamford since 1951, when it began offering

extension courses in the former Stamford High School. A year later, a regional campus was formally established, with an enrollment of 21 part-time students. The campus moved to a new building in 1962, with four-year degrees being offered in several fields of study starting in the 1970s. UConn Stamford moved to its current downtown location in 1998.

The existing UConn Stamford residence hall.

president for academic affairs, that more than 500 incoming UConn Stamford students had placed deposits on housing as of May 1 Through normal attrition of students over the summer, the university estimates the ultimate housing demand will be between 400 and 440 beds, which would have left a shortfall of 80 to 120 beds at the Washington Boulevard site

if the new agreements were not reached. Applications to the UConn Stamford campus for the 2018-19 academic year were up by 429, or 23 percent, over the previous year, Kennedy and Jordan told the trustees. “I have been saying for several years that having students living on the Stamford campus is good for UConn, good for the

Harry Arora is a Greenwich resident and a partner in the energy investment firm Northlander Commodity Advisors. Photo by Phil Hall

Business exec Harry Arora takes aim at Jim Himes’ congressional seat BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

onnecticut’s 4th Congressional District has been the last, to date, with a Republican representative: Christopher Shays, who won a special election in the summer of 1987 and served until he was defeated in the 2008 election by former Goldman Sachs banker Jim Himes. Himes is now seeking his sixth term in Congress, and he is facing a challenge from political newcomer Harry Arora, a Greenwich resident and a partner in the energy investment firm Northlander Commodity Advisors. Arora, who was born in India and received an MBA in finance from the University of Texas and an MPA from Harvard University, is coming to the race from a business background. He served as vice president at Enron from 1995 to 2002 and was a portfolio manager at the hedge fund Amaranth Advisors from 2002 to 2006

before launching the hedge fund Arcim Advisors in 2006. Arora said the main focus for his candidacy is economic development and enhancement. “In our district, our community is not short of problems,” Arora said in his Greenwich campaign office. “We have very challenging problems: making sure our economy works, making sure our house prices catch up with the rest of the country, getting funding for the New Haven transit line. And, right now, there is quite a lot of empty office space in Stamford and a lot of other towns. We should leverage that to attract more businesses and more incubators.” Arora noted Himes has become a high-profile national figure with his tart televised criticisms of the Trump administration’s policies — Himes went so far as to demand the Electoral College void the results of the 2016 election by claiming Donald Trump was “unhinged.” But he added Himes has spent too much

time calling attention to himself and much less of his time addressing the problems within his district. “Those are the challenges he was elected to fix,” Arora said. “I am running to represent, advocate and solve the challenges we face and not to run a negative directive on any national topic.” While most congressional Republicans seem to have moved repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to the back burner, Arora is eager to address this Obama-era legislation. “The way this law was written is hurting the middle class in a very significant way,” he said. “One of the key elements of my platform is to promote ideas and a program to allow a wider variety of health care plans, which would be more affordable. I have a plan on my website that details how we can work effectively to reduce premiums and improve choice.” Arora has also faulted Himes in not fighting hard enough for the level of funding that he believed the New Haven Metro-North Railroad requires. “The New Haven line is behind in ordering new cars and investing in upgrades,” he said. “There needs to be significantly more investment, not the incremental investments that have been done in the

last decade.” One area that Arora is playing up in his campaign is bringing greater social equality to Fairfield County via economic development vehicles. He cited the Opportunity Zones community development program established in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as an important resource for encouraging long-term investments in low-income areas. “I want to point out that Jim Himes had voted against the tax bill that provided for opportunity zones,” he said, adding that Bridgeport and Stamford were nominated by the state government to be considered for Opportunity Zones funding. “This could serve as a powerful incentive for development, which could lead to more jobs and development and make the whole area profitable.” But growing an educated local workforce is another matter. Arora said that economically disadvantaged schools seem to be in a perpetual state of mediocrity or worse despite decades of federal assistance, and he questioned the value in saddling college students with significant debt from student loans. “A tuition bill of $50,000 should not be,” Arora said. The federal government should do more to influence higher-education institutions to constrain or lower their tuition costs, he said. Arora’s campaign has mostly concentrated on domestic issues, he did offer his cautious support for Trump’s approach to trade. “When trade is not fair and balanced over a long period of time, it does not work,” he said, although he admitted the president’s approach to the subject gives new meaning to thinking outside of the box. “Some of the measures the president has taken have been unconventional. But the conventional measures haven’t worked. What are we to do?” Arora noted that he was aware that running as a Republican in blue state Connecticut opens him up to being cast as a devotee of Trump. “I am not worried,” he said. “The voters will be able to see what I stand for.”

In Brief CBIA, CONNSTEP JOIN TO BOLSTER MANUFACTURING IN STATE

The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) has entered into a formal partnership with business consulting firm CONNSTEP, effective July 1. The affiliation will allow the organizations to work collaboratively with manufacturers, broaden efforts to meet their needs and bolster the advancement of the manufacturing industry in Connecticut. “The combining of two strong organizations that assist manufacturing in different ways will allow us to better support this industry sector, particularly at a time when we’re seeing a resurgence of manufacturing activity here in Connecticut,” CBIA President and CEO Joe Brennan said. “By joining forces, he said, “we will provide the manufacturing community with the full range of products and services that CBIA and CONNSTEP offer and do so in a much more efficient and cost-effective way.” “We work to strengthen manufacturing in the state, helping businesses achieve improved outcomes with strategies to best respond to fluctuating market conditions and customer demands,” CONNSTEP President and CEO Bonnie Del Conte said. “We see this as a blending of people and an alignment of purpose to create meaningful synergies that better serve the needs of Connecticut manufacturers.” There are more than 4,000 manufacturers in Connecticut employing over 160,000 people. The sector has added more than 4,000 jobs during the last 18 months, according to CBIA. As an affiliate of CBIA, CONNSTEP will retain its brand and relocate its corporate office and staff from Rocky Hill to CBIA’s headquarters in downtown Hartford. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed

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CENVEO CEO RESIGNS AS PART OF BANKRUPTCY AGREEMENT

Robert G. Burton Sr., chairman and CEO of Cenveo Inc., will resign as part of a reorganization agreement with the company’s major stakeholders that will enable the Stamfordbased printing company to emerge from Chapter 11 this summer. The company’s leadership is being passed to Burton’s sons: Robert G. Burton Jr. will become CEO, while Michael G. Burton, Cenveo’s chief operating officer, will become president of the company. The senior Burton will serve as an adviser to Cenveo until Dec. 31. Prior to filing for Chapter 11 earlier this year, Cenveo’s liabilities included approximately $1.1 billion in funded debt. Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the company’s funded debt will be reduced to under $400 million. As part of the revised agreement with the first lien holders, the funded debt issued upon exit will be reduced from $200 million to $100 million. “With Cenveo now on a clear path to emerging from bankruptcy in the summer, and after serving as the company’s chairman and CEO for the past 12 years, I know I leave Cenveo in the capable hands of my two sons, who have worked by my side at Cenveo since September 2005,” said Burton Sr. — Phil Hall and Kevin Zimmerman

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THE LIST: Hedge Funds

REGIONAL FAIRFIELD

HEDGE FUNDS

Ranked by 1Q-18 gross AUM of funds. Name Address Telephone Website

Bridgewater Associates LP

Millennium Management

AQR Capital Management LLC

4 5 6 7

1 Glendinning Place, Westport, Conn. 06880 203-226-3030 • bridgewater.com

1700 E. Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich, Conn. 06870 212-841-4154 • mlp.com

2 Greenwich Plaza, Third floor, Greenwich, Conn. 06830 203-742-3600 • aqr.com

1Q-18 gross AUM of funds

Percentage of change (%)

Strategy

Founders and/or key executives Title Year established Ray Dalio Founder, chairman and Global macro chief investment officer 1975

$211.7 billion

$207.1 billion

-2.1

$207.6 billion

$ 202.3 billion

-2.5

Israel Englander Multi-strategy Founder, chairman, CEO 1989

$127.05 billion

$153.4 billion

20.8

Diverse

Clifford Asness, David G. Kabiller, John M. Liew Co-founders 1998

$96.6 billion

$128.3 billion

32.8

Diverse

David Siegel, John Overdeck Co-chairmen 2001

$146 billion

$124 billion

-15

Diverse

Lloyd C. Blankfein Chairman and CEO 1898

$89.6 billion

$97.8 billion

9.2

Diverse

David E. Shaw Founder 1988

Rod Gancas Founder and chief investment Global macro officer 2007

Two Sigma Investments LLP

100 Avenue of the Americas, 16th floor, New York, N.Y. 10013 212-625-5700 • twosigma.com

Goldman Sachs & Co.

200 West St., New York, N.Y. 10282 212-902-1000 • goldmansachs.com

The D.E. Shaw Group LLC

1166 Avenue of the Americas, Ninth floor, New York, N.Y. 10036 212-478-0000 • deshaw.com

Field Street Capital Management LLC

1140 Avenue of the Americas, Sixth floor, New York, N.Y. 10036 212-768-0000 • fscm.com

Renaissance Technologies

Alphadyne Asset Management

800 Third Ave., New York, N.Y. 10022 212-829-4460 • rentec.com

17 State St., 30th floor, New York, N.Y. 10004 212-806-3700 • adyne.com

Elliott Management Corp.

Cerberus Capital Management LP

Moore Capital Management LP

1Q-17 gross AUM of funds

40 W. 57 St., New York, N.Y. 10019 212-974-6000 • elliottmgmt.com

875 Third Ave., New York, N.Y. 10022 212-891-2100 • cerberuscapital.com

11 Times Square, New York, N.Y. 10036 212-782-7000 • NA

$56.9 billion

$92.5 billion

62.4

$56.1 billion

$83 billion

Diverse

$75.9 billion

$80.2 billion

5.6

Philippe Khuong-Huu, founding member and Chief Global macro Investment Officer; Joseph Regan, CEO 2005

$56.01 billion

$74.2 billion

32.6

Diverse

Paul Singer Founder 1977

Debt

Stephen A. Feinberg, cofounder and CEO; and William L. Richter, co-founder and senior managing director 1992

$41.7 billion

$50.3 billion

6.8

$53.8 billion

$42.9 billion

-20.2

$35.4 billion

$38.1 billion

7.6

Louis Bacon Global macro Founder 1989

Mariner Investment Group LLC

One Fawcett Place #130, Greenwich, Conn. 06830 500 Mamaroneck Ave. #405, Harrison, N.Y. 10528 914-670-4300 • marinerinvestment.com

Fortress Investment Group LLC

Viking Global Investors LP

Lone Pine Capital LLC

220 Elm St., Suite 201, New Canaan, Conn. 06840 203-442-2442 • fortress.com

55 Railroad Ave., Greenwich, Conn. 06830 203-863-5000 • vikingglobal.com

2 Greenwich Plaza, Greenwich, Conn. 06830 203-618-1400 • lonepinecapital.com

Robert Leroy Mercer and Peter Brown, co-CEOs 1982

Diverse

William J. Michaelcheck Founder, partner, chairman and chief investment officer 1992

$38.6 billion

$36.9billion

-4.3

Diverse

Wesley R. Edens, co-founder and principal; and Randal A. Nardone, CEO, co-founder, principal and director 1998

$43.4 billion

$34.1 billion

-21.3

Equity

Ole Andreas Halvorsen Founder 1999

$31.9 billion

$31.8 billion

-0.3

Equity

Stephen Mandel Founder 1997

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This list is a sampling of data regarding some hedge fund managers located in New York and Connecticut. Information is drawn from Hedge Fund Alert (hfalert.com), a publisher of weekly hedge fund newsletters and annual hedge fund rankings, company websites, form 13F filings and other sources. Westfair Communications Inc., makes no warranty with respect to the information contained herein, including to its suitability for use in making investment decisions.

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“Our team of scientists, researchers and filmmakers, including from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the BBC team that brought you Blue Planet II, will explore the oceans and create exciting content and stories to inspire a human connection to the sea,” said Mark Dalio, founder and creative director of OceanX Media. “We plan to bring you the excitement of ocean discovery the way ‘The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau’ did. OceanX will also bring the oceans to life through virtual classrooms, museum exhibits, interactive gaming and virtual reality displays, inspiring a deep and personal connection with the oceans for millions of people across the world.”

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Scott Jackson new commissioner of revenue services as Malloy shufﬂes cabinet

ommissioner of the Connecticut Department of Labor Scott Jackson will become the state’s commissioner of the Department of Revenue Services, while DOL Deputy Commissioner Kurt Westby will be promoted to that department’s commissioner. The moves, announced by Gov. Dannel Malloy, will take effect later this month. Malloy’s actions come after Revenue Services Commissioner Kevin Sullivan exited that post in May to take a private-sector position. “Both Scott and Kurt have provided exceptional service with the Department of Labor, and

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Gilberto, Oquendo, Stamford, contractor for self. Reconstruct the deck and stairs on an existing commercial space at 1307 Hope St., Unit 171, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

RMS Construction LLC, contractor for RMS Colonial Road LLC. Construct a pool house with an elevator in an existing commercial space at 159 Colonial Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $292,140. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

Avante Contracting Corp., contractor for Chris Iacovino and Kimberly Iacovino. Renovate the kitchen, basement and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 11 Eugene Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed May 16.

Gilhooly, Richard, Stamford, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen, bathroom and enclose the porch on an existing single-family residence at 1330 Dann Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $36,940. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

GTC Building Group LLC, contractor for 81 Camp Avenue Partners LLC. Expand the kitchen in an existing commercial space at Camp Avenue, Stamford. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

Rizzo Companies Inc., contractor for 55 Triangle LLC. Renovate the warehouse in an existing commercial space at 55 Triangle St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $100,600. Filed May 9.

Beckwith, Patricia and Richard C. Beckwith, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add an upper deck to an existing single-family residence at 18 Trailside Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed May 16.

Habitat for Humanity, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family dwelling with three bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms at 65 Clifford St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $115,000. Filed May 3.

Sparano, Michael A., contractor for Louis A. Matis. Construct a new three-story residential elevator in an existing single-family residence at 95 Chestnut Place, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $33,750. Filed May 11.

Blue Line Construction Inc., Stamford, contractor for Jennifer Fuchs. Add a foundation to an existing single-family residence at 60 Davenport Farm Lane East, Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

Stamford Washington Office LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the lobby in an existing commercial space at 677 Washington Blvd., Unit B1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

BPC Green Builders Inc., contractor for Irina Guletsky, et al. Add three bedrooms, a finished basement and a two-car garage and deck to an existing single-family residence at 476 Taconic Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

Jewish Community Center Inc., contractor for Jewish Community Center Inc. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 1035 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed between May 7 and May 18. Landmark Square 1-4 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the lobby in an existing commercial space at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $38,500. Filed between May 7 and May 18. Lanese Construction Inc., contractor for Fairfield University. Upgrade the mechanical equipment in an existing commercial space at 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed May 11.

Town of Stamford, Stamford, contractor for self. Divide a room in an existing commercial space to make a waiting area and conference room at 381 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

Lanese Construction Inc., contractor for Bridgeport Roman Catholic. Remodel the chemistry lab and biology lab in an existing commercial space at 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $185,000. Filed May 11.

Viking Construction Inc., contractor for the Housing Authority City of Stamford. Renovate the storage rooms in an existing commercial space at 40 Clinton Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $31,871. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

Laurentano Sr., Michael E., Stamford, contractor for Savings Bank of Danbury. Add a wall sign, clearance sign and bank sign to an existing commercial space at 2586 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $29,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

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Michael Pellegrini Construction Management Inc., contractor for Chris Scannell. Add a new bathroom, living room and kitchen to an existing single-family residence at 1 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 8E, Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,630. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

A Vitti Excavators LLC, contractor for Harlan Neugeboren, et al. Replace the retaining wall in an existing single-family residence at 31 Dulan Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18. A-Preferred Construction LLC, contractor for Christopher Clark, et al. Renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 90 Crestview Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,680. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

Nuconn Dismantling LLC, contractor for TRNEF III 2777 Summer Street LLC. Alter the interior of an existing commercial space at 2777 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $115,280. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

Arnold, Melissa A. and Ralph F. Arnold, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a two-story addition to an existing single-family residence at 9 Ells St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $135,000. Filed May 17.

Pac Group LLC, Huntington, contractor for Fairfield University. Renovate the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $455,000. Filed May 7.

Atiyeh, Christopher M., contractor for Gary J. Cartsounis, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 26 Shelter Rock Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,600. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

Country Carpenters Inc., Hebron, contractor for Michael Canoro. Demolish the barn on the property of an existing single-family residence at 183 West Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed May 7. D R C Home Improvement, contractor for Gene D. Bonney. Enlarge the opening in the kitchen of an existing single-family residence at 6 Driftway Point Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,700. Filed May 10. Darek Franek Construction LLC, contractor for Caryn Stucchio, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 68 Greenfield Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,400. Filed between May 7 and May 18. DiGiorgi Roofing & Siding Inc., contractor for Patricia A. Denhup. Replace the garden window on an existing single-family residence at 11 Baldwin Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $3,683. Filed May 11. FJS Building & Remodeling LLC, contractor for Medi Vazir-Abadi, et al. Add a wooden deck to an existing two-family residence at 25 Mayflower Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18. Four Seasons Construction LLC, contractor for self. Add new roofing to an existing single-family residence at 47 Pine Point Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed May 16. Garofalo Frank, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a deck to an existing single-family residence at 792 S. Pine Creek, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed May 8.

Hagopian, Cynthia and Thomas Hagopian, New Canaan, contractor for self. Replace the windows at an existing single-family residence at 205 Main St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed May 8. Herschlag, Jane and Herbert Herschlag, Danbury, contractor for self. Renovate the first floor of an apartment at 10 Robinson Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed May 3. Hobson Brothers Construction, contractor for Pat Jeanetti. Add a roof over the front entrance of an existing single-family residence at 516 Woodridge Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,800. Filed May 11. Hoffman Contracting LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Niel Mehta and Jennifer Mehta. Add to the rear deck of an existing single-family residence at 555 Valley Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed May 15. Holzner, Louis, contractor for Simon D. Ellis. Add a generator to an existing single-family residence at 40 Chatham Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,900. Filed between May 7 and May 18. Home Depot, Rocky Hill, contractor for Mary Ann San Filipo. Replace the windows at an existing single-family residence at 93 Dunn Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,250. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

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Home Depot, contractor for Darrell G. Dunn, et al. Replace the windows at an existing single-family residence at 33 Oxford Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,134. Filed between May 7 and May 18. Home Renovation & Design LLC, contractor for Todd Lebo, et al. Remodel the kitchen and dining room in an existing single-family residence at 114 White Oak Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $31,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18. Hynes, Thomas W., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add propane tanks to an existing single-family residence at 67 Fawnfield Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

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SHEARWATER COFFEE BAR CELEBRATED FIRST ANNIVERSARY

A Fairfield Chamber of Commerce member, Shearwater Coffee Bar, celebrated its first year anniversary and ribbon-cutting event June 2, officiated by First Selectman Michael Tetreau. Founder/owner Ed Freedman staged a big party to celebrate and open the new outdoor patio for warm-weather seating. Live music, giveaways and specials delighted the guests. Shearwater Coffee Bar is located at 1215 Post Road, Fairfield.

WORLD AFFAIRS FORUM NAMES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stamford resident Wendy Skratt has been appointed executive director, effective July 1, of the World Affairs Forum. Formerly director of communications and events of the World Affairs Forum, Skratt’s top priorities will be expanding membership and enhancing public awareness of the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, which is dedicated to expanding understanding of global affairs and America’s role in the world. Kay J. Maxwell, executive director since 2007, announced her retirement effective June 30. “Kay’s dedication and conscientious leadership helped the World Affairs Forum navigate the Great Recession and transformed it into a more accessible and sustainable membership organization,” said Bas Nabulsi, chairman of World Affairs Forum’s Board of Directors. Maxwell gave Skratt her highest endorsement, adding that she’s looking forward to the transition. “Having worked with Wendy for the past two years, I know she is the right choice to move the organization to the next level, particularly given her notable experience in leading nonprofits,” Maxwell said. “I’d like to thank the board and all of our members for their steadfast support. I’m excited for what’s to come.” Before joining the World Affairs Forum, Skratt was president of the League of Women Voters of Stamford. “Creating better community access to quality information is what I am most passionate about,” Skratt said. “At the forum, we create a social environment for learning and conversation about foreign policy and global affairs in a casual and nonpartisan environment where everyone is encouraged to participate. The World Affairs Forum delivers face-to-face policy discussions through its 30 programs annually, giving local residents a chance to learn about global affairs at a variety of venues and membership levels.” Before her work with nonprofits, Skratt was an entrepreneur who ran a photography business for more than 15 years. She has also lived and worked in Italy and Great Britain. “The skills I honed while running my small business are directly applicable to the world of nonprofits: flexibility, creativity and finding ways to work smarter.”

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From left: Evan Matthews, executive director, Connecticut Port Authority; Scott Bates, chairman of the Port Authority board; Mayor Harry Rilling; and state Sen. Bob Duff.

CONNECTICUT PORT AUTHORITY, NORWALK KICK-OFF SUMMER The city of Norwalk and the Connecticut Port Authority (CPA) are celebrating the re-opening of the newly reconstructed Norwalk Visitor’s Docks. The project, completed in time for the Memorial Day weekend use, is part of the CPA’s Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program (SHIPP). Using funds set aside for maritime projects statewide, the CPA and the city of Norwalk each invested more than $908,000 to complete the project, which cost an estimated $1.8 million. The visitor’s docks are the main public access point for Norwalk Harbor and provide daily and overnight docking for boaters passing through the area. Scott Bates, the chairman of the Port Authority, said, “At the Port Authority, our job is to invest in maritime projects that grow the state’s economy. By rebuilding the Norwalk Visitor’s Docks, we not only improve the safety and reliability of the infrastructure, but we also make it easier for visitors to experience all that Norwalk has to offer.” “We are very grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Port Authority on this long-anticipated project,” said Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling. “Residents and visitors to Norwalk will be able to safely access our vibrant waterfront all summer long and enjoy the beauty of Long Island Sound for years to come.” The Connecticut Port Authority coordinates the development of Connecticut’s ports and harbors, while working with other state, local and private entities to maximize the economic potential of the state’s maritime commerce and industries. In pursuit of this mission, the CPA created SHIPP as a central part of its strategy to support economic development throughout Connecticut’s waterfront communities.

EDGEHILL RECEIVES RIPPLE AWARD Edgehill, a Stamford-based Benchmark Senior Living Community, received the company’s Ripple Award at the 16th Annual Awards Gala in Boston. The Ripple Award recognizes Edgehill’s “ripple effect” of excellent leadership and meaningful human connection, high associate or employee loyalty score, low turnover rate and highest retention rate in the company. “The Edgehill staff embodies the values making Benchmark a best place to work,” said Veronica Barber, Benchmark’s senior vice president of human capital. “They have been successful in producing exceptional results in serving an organization in which residents, families and associates understand and feel connected to one another. We are confident they will continue to ‘be the benchmark’ for our organization as well as for our industry in maintaining employee satisfaction and serving as a role model for transforming lives through human connection.” “We received one of the highest scores in associate loyalty with a Net Promoter Score of 75,” said Edgehill’s Executive Director Christopher Barstein. “This is one more acknowledgement of how committed and dedicated our associate team is to connecting with our residents and making a difference in every life we touch.” Set on the grounds of a former family retreat in Stamford, Edgehill is a Type A Lifecare, all-inclusive continuing care retirement community.

Rocco & Associates Wealth Management Inc. in Fairfield will be co-sponsoring two family movie nights this summer at Jennings Beach in Fairfield. This will be the third summer that the firm hosts these movie nights, which draws nearly 500 to 600 residents and nonresidents alike. “We are constantly trying to give back to the community in any way we can. The town of Fairfield has supported us for more than 40 years, so it is important that we pitch in when needed,” said COO Eric Johnson. “What’s better than a movie on a beach surrounded by family and friends? These events allow us to immerse ourselves into the community in a fun way. We are very excited to be getting involved this year again,” said Charlie Rocco, president and CEO. The two events are scheduled for Friday June 15 when “Despicable Me 3” will be shown and Friday July 13 when “Peter Rabbit” will hit the screen. Dancing starts at 6:30 p.m. and the movies start at approximately 8:45 p.m. For more details, visit fairfieldct. org/content/2765/2781/3385/3499/default. aspx).

OFF TO THE RACES AT PEQUOT LIBRARY Pequot Library’s Derby Day party is one of the library’s most exciting fundraisers. It raises critical funds to support the more than 500 programs, exhibitions and library services offered throughout the year and helps to further the library’s mission of “Bringing literature, music, art, science and the humanities to our community.” Looking their part, more than 450 guests celebrated the 144th Kentucky Derby on Pequot Library’s majestic great lawn on May 5. Dozens of decorated tailgates were arranged around the perimeter of the library’s property and set a picture-perfect backdrop for a fun and glorious afternoon of fabulous hats, cold drinks, hot food and great conversation. Cinch Gourmet provided traditional Southern fare and cocktails were provided by event sponsors: Broken Shed Vodka, Valor Spirits, Highland Imports and Hartley & Parker.

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VCF CELEBRATES 14 YEARS OF COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY

Sharon Closius

At its annual reception on May 22, The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) announced its 2017 accomplishments in a room filled with donors, grantees, public officials and community-minded citizens. VCF President and CEO Sharon Closius shared 2017 year-end results, which showed that the endowment grew to $25 million in assets and more than 180 funds. VCF received $2 million in gifts and awarded $1.7 million in grants to nonprofits serving the five towns serves. Also, VCF achieved an 18.3 percent return on investment. Alan Tyma, VCF board chair, thanked board members Diane Stroman, Bill Nimons and William Ginsberg for their seven-year terms of service on the board. In an otherwise festive atmosphere, Closius spoke of the unreliability of state and federal funding and ever-growing need for services in the valley as a motivating factor to help nonprofits build other revenue sources. “That is why VCF made the largest multiyear commitment in its history by awarding $856,000 in general operating support to Valley organizations during 2017, she said. A major focus of the evening was the newly signed affiliation agreement between the Valley Community Foundation and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. The signing on May 18 marked the fourth such formal agreement between the two permanent community endowments.

PRESIDENT JAMES AWARDED Top: Richard Haas (b. 1936) Pensive Figure, 1962 (ed.1) Woodcut. 25.5 x 24 in. Left: Richard Haas (b. 1936) Einstein, 1962 (ed. 1) Woodcut. 23.25 x 19 in. Both from the collection of the artist. Courtesy of Richard Haas Studio. Photograph by Paul Mutino.

EXPRESSIONISM IN PRINT AT THE BRUCE On June 23, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich will open “Expressionism in Print: The Early Works of Richard Haas, 1957-64” in the Arcade Gallery. The exhibition will be on display through Oct. 21. Haas’ expansive oeuvre is predominantly marked by trompe l’oeil murals and detailed renderings of New York City’s architecture. But before he began recording urban landscapes, Haas sought inspiration from German Expressionist printmakers and Abstract Expressionist painters. “Richard Haas’ early figural woodcuts are a departure from his now more familiar images of the urban landscape,” said Peter C. Sutton, The Susan E. Lynch executive director. “This show centers on the expressiveness of the human form and will come as a revelation to some of his many admirers.” While attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a city heavily settled by German immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries, Haas began studying German Expressionism. He later enrolled in a summer course with Jack Tworkov, a New York School artist painting in an Abstract Expressionist mode.

NEW DESTINATION FOR RELAXATION OPENS AT MOHEGAN SUN OneSpaWorld LLC, owner of the Mandara Spa brand, the Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Sun, recently opened its luxury Mandara Spa at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville. The Sky Tower spa is the global Mandara brand’s 57th location. It will serve as the main spa on the property and join its outpost Earth Tower spa, which opened in February 2017, introducing a wellness concept that is technologically advanced, yet rooted in traditional Balinese healing and infused with holistic and New Age experiences. The 16,015-square-foot healing house, Mandara Spa elevates the experience at Mohegan Sun through its heritage of guest care and unparalleled service. “Mohegan Sun and OneSpaWorld have a long history. Together, we have created successful spa and wellness brands,” said Glenn Fusﬁeld, president and CEO, OneSpaWorld. “The spa and salon on the third floor of Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower has been a place we have wanted to update and modernize for quite some time. Mandara Spa, Kenneth Park Architects and AZ Construction have certainly done that and more, as the space looks incredible,” said Jeff Hamilton, assistant general manager, Mohegan Sun.

David W. Christiansen and Kevin Ferryman

PATRIOT BANK ADDS SENIOR BANKERS

Patriot Bank N.A. in Stamford has added two key executives to the company’s leadership: David W. Christiansen joining as executive vice president and senior credit officer, and Kevin Ferryman as senior vice president and director of Small Business Administration lending. Christiansen joined Patriot from First American International Bank of New York, where he was executive vice president and chief credit officer. His experience in credit administration, credit risk management, underwriting, closing, loan servicing and portfolio management provides a useful foundation for his new role at Patriot. He previously held senior roles at National Cooperative Bank, Credit Agricole and JPMorgan Chase. Christiansen will replace Samuel Davis, who had announced his intention to resign after serving as executive vice president and chief credit officer for nearly nine years. Davis was part of the turnaround team and instrumental in the resolution of asset quality issues, when the bank was acquired in 2010. Ferryman’s role will be to build Patriot’s East Coast SBA loan business, both organically and through the integration of the pending West Coast acquisition of Hana Small Business Lending Inc. He was most recently head of SBA lending for Citizens Bank, one of the largest SBA lenders in the United States. Under his leadership, SBA production increased over 500 percent in four years. He previously led SBA-lending initiatives at Capital One Bank and JPMorgan Chase. “At Patriot Bank, building scale and franchise value remains on track and several key additions to our management team add specialization and depth in preparation for building our national SBA lending platform,” said bank CEO Michael Carrazza. Bank President Richard Muskus added: “We are building from a strong foundation, with the key new Patriot banking leaders announced today enhancing our lending and deposit gathering strategies. We are well prepared to see continued loan growth in our existing markets, expand to a national SBA lending platform, and build on our retail banking presence.”

Juanita T. James, president and CEO of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, was honored recently with an associate degree in humane letters “honors causa” from Housatonic Community College President Paul Broadie II at the college’s commencement ceremony. “Juanita James embodies the mission and values of Housatonic Community College,” said Broadie. “I can’t imagine a more appropriate and deserving candidate for this honor. She is a champion for our students and an advocate for their success. It is a privilege to confer on her the honorary degree.” Formerly, James was Pitney Bowes’ chief marketing and communications officer and before that she spent 20 years with Time Warner and Bertelsmann. She is a director for Asbury Automotive Group, First County Bank, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, CFLEADS (Community Foundations Leading Change) and Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and a former director of the Rouse Company. In 2015, she was named a Savoy magazine “Power 300 - Most Influential Black Corporate Directors.” Presently, she is vice chair of the board of trustees at Lesley University, a trustee emerita of Princeton University and is formerly a trustee of UConn. James received Honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Mitchell College and Fairfield University, a master’s degree in business policy from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University. “I am humbled to be the first recipient of this honorary degree from Housatonic Community College I have had the utmost respect for this remarkable educational institution for many years and the bold, innovative role it plays in helping to create opportunity for its students, our future leaders,” James said.

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Facts & Figures Jarboe, Mary C. and Peter A. Jarboe, Norwalk, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 53 Bartlett Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed May 16. Jocko Enterprises LLC, Fairfield, contractor for self. Replace the awning on an existing single-family residence at 79 Unquowa Place, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,300. Filed May 10. JPA Enterprises LLC, contractor for Margaret B. Tyler. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 105 Dunham Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed May 11. Kalmanides, Kostantinos, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a carport on the property of an existing single-family residence at 12 Little Brook Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed May 15. Knapp, Theodore S. III, contractor for Elizabeth J. Healy. Renovate the bedroom, bathroom and closet in an existing single-family residence at 95 King St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed May 10. KSM Home Improvement LLC, contractor for Vick & Valencia Emilie. Replace the siding with new siding on an existing single-family residence at 123 Jeanne Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,540. Filed between May 7 and May 18. KSM Home Improvement LLC, Stamford, contractor for Vick & Valencia Emilie. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 123 Jeanne Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,800. Filed between May 7 and May 18. Lecher Development LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Robert McNamara. Alter the garage and barn on the property of an existing single-family residence at 982 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed May 18. Martin Maintenance LLC, contractor for Ashley Mathieu. Remove the wall between the mudroom and the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 160 Nichols Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $51,300. Filed between May 7 and May 18. Masonry Solutions LLC, contractor for Patricia M. Ryan. Replace the wall on an existing single-family residence at 12 Highbrook Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed May 16. Matthew Browne Construction Co. Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Martin Schneider. Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 6 Settlers Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $11,500. Filed May 2.

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Mayfair Construction LLC, Southport, contractor for John J. Vaske. Dismantle the four chimneys on an existing single-family residence at 358 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed May 15.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for Carroll Devlynn, et al. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 3 Heathcote Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,652. Filed May 17.

McHale, Patricia and Thomas McHale, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a deck to an existing single-family residence at 1104 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed May 8.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for David G. Rowley. Replace the windows at an existing single-family residence at 4 1/2 Jarvis St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $24,103. Filed May 17.

McManus, Mitchell and Jessica McManus, Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 1088 Harbor Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed May 8. Merrill Brown Construction Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Michael A. Gormley, et al. Finish the basement, laundry room and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 68 Nursery Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $50,400. Filed May 4. Milewski, Michal, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a kitchen, deck and shed to an existing single-family residence at 47 Gerik Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,219. Filed between May 7 and May 18. Neupmann Fine Carpentry, Danbury, contractor for Braden E. Holcomb and Olivia S. Holcomb. Renovate the kitchen, stairs, hallway, dining room, bathrooms and master bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 15 Marshall Ridge Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed May 16. New Beginnings Properties LLC, contractor for self. Add a second-floor bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 200 Reef Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed May 9. Newtown Pool Service LLC, Newtown, contractor for Jonathan Slavin. Add an in-ground pool with a spa to an existing single-family residence at 30 Pansy Circle, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed May 10. Palsa, Patricia A. and James P. Palsa, Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish a portion of the basement for a playroom in an existing single-family residence and remodel the hallway and bathroom at 295 Osborne Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed May 11. Pereira, Cleberson and Lima Cleberson, Danbury, contractor for self. Add a deck to an existing single-family residence at 27 Beckerle St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed May 10. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for America L. Mendez, et al. Replace the windows at an existing single-family residence at 50 Karen Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,868. Filed May 17.

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Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for Piergiorgio Bolognani. Replace the windows at an existing single-family residence at 21 Muriel St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13,963. Filed May 17. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for Jamie Lee Kircher. Remove the gutters and roof on an existing single-family residence at 50 Barbara Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $23,615. Filed May 17. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for Ann M. Corneau. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 31 MacIntosh Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $29,520. Filed May 17. Prizio Roofing & Siding Company Inc., contractor for Terrence S. McDonough, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 39 Nutmeg Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,500. Filed between May 7 and May 18. RE Davis Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Derek Bennett. Add a family room, bathroom, kitchen, mudroom and two-car garage to an existing single-family residence at 34 Green Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $270,000. Filed May 7. Romano, Romina, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a new kitchen, family room, bedroom and mudroom to an existing single-family residence at 9 Silwen Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed May 14. Santos, Domingos, Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room in an existing single-family residence at 99 Catherine St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed May 9. Scala, Brian M., Danbury, contractor for self. Add a deck to an existing single-family residence at 1 Robinhood Lane, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed May 8. Signature Home Remodeling LLC, contractor for James McCloud and Julie McCloud. Remodel the interior of an existing single-family residence and install new windows at 220 Wakeman Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed May 8.

Significant Homes LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Christine Matthews. Remodel the cottage, windows, bedrooms, bathrooms, living room, breakfast room, kitchen, mudroom and two-car garage in an existing single-family residence at 259 Greenley Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed May 16. Slavin, Ryan, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a half bathroom to the basement of an existing single-family residence at 10 Barnstable Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,960. Filed between May 7 and May 18. The Brothers Painting Services LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Doug A. Corbett and Lauren A. Corbett. Finish the attic of the garage with a dormer and gym area at 380 Michigan Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed May 7. Van Staden, Eckard & Ilze, New Canaan, contractor for self. Install a sliding door and windows on the patio of an existing single-family residence at 2 Old Studio Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed May 18. Vinylume LLC, Stamford, contractor for Michael J. Havard and Judith P. Havard. Remove the vinyl siding on an existing single-family residence at 4 Cecil Place, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $49,133. Filed May 9. Vinylume LLC, contractor for Kelly O’Brien, et al. Add new vinyl siding to an existing single-family residence at 88 Klondike Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,820. Filed between May 7 and May 18.

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

Bridgeport Superior Court A. Duie Pyle Inc., et al., West Chester, Pennsylvania. Filed by Geico, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mazza & Welch, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that its subroger was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff was allegedly forced to pay out insurance money to the subroger. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV186075093-S. Filed May 24.

Air & Liquid Systems Corp., et al., South Livernois Rochester, Michigan. Filed by William Lipka and Denise Lipka, Avon. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that William Lipka was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiffs of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiffs. Denise Lipka is suing for loss of consortium. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6074939-S. Filed May 21. Ajax Electric Co., et al., Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania. Filed by William Lipka and Denise Lipka, Avon. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that William Lipka was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff. Denise Lipka is suing for loss of consortium. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6074938-S. Filed May 21. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Rocky Hill. Filed by Maria Ayala, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thomas M. Yuditski, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBTCV18-6075118-S. Filed May 25. Allstate Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Kendy Desances, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of R.J. Weber III LLC, Wallingford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBTCV18-6074937-S. Filed May 21.

Alpha Pools Patio & Garden LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Diaz Ashly, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ganim Legal PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075014-S. Filed May 23. Alterio Construction LLC, et al., Monroe. Filed by John Massari and Julia Massari, Trumbull. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Bromley & Bishop, Stamford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to perform construction work on the plaintiffs’ home for the money paid. The plaintiffs have declared the outstanding mechanics lien placed on their property to be invalid. The plaintiffs claim money damages, interest and the removal of the mechanics lien. Case no. FBT-CV18-6074971-S. Filed May 22. C.H. Nickerson & Co., Torrington. Filed by James Levesque, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Faxon Law Group LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he suffered injuries in a construction accident caused by the defendant. This accident was allegedly caused by the defendant by failing to properly monitor the construction site and by failing to keep the brackets under proper and reasonable control. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, punitive damages, costs of the suit incurred herein and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6074980-S. Filed May 22. Cumberland Farms Inc., Westboro, Massachusetts. Filed by Doreen Scarpetti, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a defective curb on property 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 fix the curb on their property. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075052-S. Filed May 23.

Facts & Figures Fedex Ground Package System Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Abdel Waheb Khedhira, Wilton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Beck & Beck LLC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV186074972-S. Filed May 22.

Oly Mattera Contracting Company Inc., et al., Weston. Filed by Bridget Randolph, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV186074973-S. Filed May 22.

Gerspach Construction LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Geico, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mazza & Welch, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that their subroger was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff was allegedly forced to pay out insurance money to the subroger. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV186075091-S. Filed May 24.

Rivers Edge Café and Bakery, et al., Stratford. Filed by Perkins Paper LLC, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jacobs & Rozich LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for goods shipped to them. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $2,847 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other relief as the court deems fair, just and reasonable. Case no. FBT-CV186074935-S. Filed May 21.

Infowars LLC, et al., Austin, Texas. Filed by Erica Lafferty, et al., Bridgeport. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this defamation suit against the defendants alleging that they promoted the conspiracy theory that the Sandy Hook shooting was staged and that the plaintiffs’ children are still alive. The plaintiffs allege they have been the target of harassment due to this hoax. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other relief. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075078-S. Filed May 23. Kencast Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by H. Lewis Wolfgang III, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Dey Smith Steele LLC, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this wrongful termination suit against the defendants alleging that they terminated him without proper authority from the board. The plaintiff claims full, fair and just compensatory damages, back pay, front pay, benefits, costs, interest and a reinstatement of the position. Case no. FBT-CV186074981-S. Filed May 22.

Schindler Elevator Corp., East Hartford. Filed by Paulette Campbell, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gary A. Mastronardi, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendant and driven by an employee of the defendant during the course of work. The defendant was allegedly negligent in that the motor vehicle was operated at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075048-S. Filed May 23. Stamford Health Medical Group Inc., et al., Stamford. Filed by Alexandra Sloane, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly care for, treat, diagnose, monitor and supervise the plaintiff during her surgery. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered emotional distress and severe pain. Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity which may appertain. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075126-S. Filed May 25.

Super 8 Motel, Milford. Filed by Linda Delgardo, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she was bit by bedbugs on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and their employees in that they failed to clear their hotel from arthropods. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBTCV18-6075080-S. Filed May 24.

Danbury Superior Court M.A.S. Masonry & Landscaping Company LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by Maria Theresa Chan, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tinley, Renehan & Dost LLP, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. DBD-CV18-6027011-S. Filed May 23.

Stamford Superior Court Allied Property Management LLC, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Brendan O’Sullivan, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Silver Bolub & Teitell LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that a blast of scalding hot water hit him in the defendants’ shower he was using causing him to sustained injury. This burning condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to correct the heat coming from the boiler. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FST-CV18-6036657-S. Filed May 21. CCC1 LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Tighe & Bond, Westfield, Massachusetts. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jacobs & Rozich LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for professional services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other relief as the court deems fair, just and reasonable. Case no. FSTCV18-6036650-S. Filed May 21.

Professional Services Group Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Carmela Lazarte, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lovejoy & Rimer PC, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to perform construction work on the plaintiff’s home for the money paid. The exterior work had not been properly completed and painted. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest and attorney’s fees. Case no. FST-CV18-6036672-S. Filed May 22. R&R Pool & Patio Inc., et al., Westport. Filed by Iheartmedia + Entertainment Inc., San Antonio, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Law Office of Joseph R. Sastre. 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 advertising services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $121,425 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FST-CV186036669-S. Filed May 22. Tracey’s Smoke Shop & Tobacco LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by American Express National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zwicker & Associates, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $21,356 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FST-CV18-6036682-S. Filed May 22.

FEDERAL Brandfan Motors Inc., et al., Branford. Filed by Anthony Y. Gonzalez, Enfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Consumer Law Group, Rocky Hill. Action: The plaintiff has brought this warranty act suit against the defendants alleging that they sold a certified pre-owned vehicle to the plaintiff, which had structural damage at the time of sale and was unsafe to drive, causing damages. The plaintiff claims damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and costs. Case no. 3:18-cv-00881-VLB. Filed May 25.

Edgepoint Capital LLC Roth 401k Plan, et al. Filed by SKAT, Denmark. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brenner, Saltzman & Wallman, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fraud suit against the defendants alleging that they pretended to own shares in Danish companies. Dividend taxes, presumably paid to the host nation of the defendants, were to be reimbursed by the Danish government to the defendants. However, the defendants allegedly never owned the shares of the companies they claimed to own, causing the plaintiff to pay out false reimbursements. The plaintiff claims punitive damages, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-00877-JAM. Filed May 24. Pearl Seas Cruises LLC, Guilford. Filed by William Thomas Harbin. Plaintiff’s attorney: Essex Law Group Offices, Essex. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that the bathroom door on his cabin swung closed, causing his thumb to be amputated. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages and costs. Case no. 3:18-cv-00852JBA. Filed May 21. Potnetwork Holdings Inc., Los Angeles, California. Filed by J.P. Carey Limited Partners LP. Plaintiff’s attorney: Fleischer Law LLC, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that they held a convertible note with the defendant. The defendant allegedly failed to convert shares for the plaintiff, causing damages. The plaintiff has made a demand for the unpaid balance of $574,000, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims damages, interest, attorney’s fees, cost and such other and further relief as may be justified in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-00873WWE. Filed May 24. Tumblr Inc., New York, New York. Filed by Heather Poole, Bristol. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Jonathan J. Einhorn, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this copyright infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to take down intimating photos of the defendant posted by her ex-boyfriend. The plaintiff claims damages, a destruction of the photos, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may be justified in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-00859-AVC. Filed May 22.

Mruczek, Andrew, et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Richard N. Petrucci, Stamford. Property: 833 Summer St., Unit 2A, Stamford. Amount: $173,000. Docket no. FSTCV-17-6032724-S. Filed May 17.

COMMERCIAL 1102 Merritt Street LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Ian G. Carvalho and Brianna Carvalho, Fairfield. Property: 1102 Merritt St., Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 10. 187 West Avenue Unit 3 LLC, Stamford. Seller: Juan Ledesma and Sandra Ledesma, Stamford. Property: 187 West Ave., Unit 3, Stamford. Amount: $325,000. Filed May 17. 23 Seaview LLC, Stamford. Seller: S L C 23 Seaview LLC, Stamford. Property: 23 Seaview Ave., Stamford. Amount: $850,000. Filed May 11. 307 Connecticut Avenue LLC, New Paltz, New York. Seller: Montowese Industrial Park LLC, Norwalk. Property: Plot 1, Map 6116, Norwalk. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed May 17. Apadana Realty Company LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Spadone Property Holding Corp., Fairfield. Property: 507 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed May 10. First Class Properties LLC, Bradford. Seller: William H. Heffron and Alice Heffron, Redondo Beach, California. Property: Lot 46, Map 510, Norwalk. Amount: $75,000. Filed May 17. Indalo 75S LLC, Pound Ridge, New York. Seller: Sono Court LLC, Norwalk. Property: 75 S. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed May 14. Komi Ventures LLC, Norwalk. Seller: 22 IWSR LLC, Port Chester, New York. Property: 22 Leonard St., Norwalk. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 16. Milton Harbor View Enterprises LLC, Stamford. Seller: Sid L. Beighley and Dorian E. Beighley, Stamford. Property: Harbor Drive, Unit H-25, Stamford. Amount: $75,000. Filed May 10. Paragon Relocation Resources Inc., Fairfield. Seller: Lincoln Loring Hayes III and Bibie Wu, Fairfield. Property: Lot 16, Map 3642, Fairfield. Amount: $750,000. Filed May 7.

DEEDS COMMITTEE DEEDS Casesa, Denise, Fairfield. Appointed committee: Elio Morgan, Fairfield. Property: 185 Hoydens Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $410,808. Docket no. FBT-cv-14-6043741. Filed May 7.

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S&S Nutrition Inc., Forest Hills, New York. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 232 Pleasantview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $162,225. Filed May 15.

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Facts & Figures Sanddollar Development LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Clyde G. Hayden and Carol A. Hayden, Fairfield. Property: 180 Smith St., Fairfield. Amount: $550,000. Filed May 7.

Balan, Roshan and Kamakshi Iyer, Brewster, N.Y. Seller: Victoria Gould Pryor, Danbury. Property: 11 Boulevard Drive, Unit 31, Danbury. Amount: $415,000. Filed May 7.

SDF Capital LLC, Mamaroneck, New York. Seller: Gwendolyn L. Robinson-Johnson and Dwight C. Johnson, Bridgeport. Property: 45 Regent St., Bridgeport. Amount: $95,000. Filed May 15.

Banegas, Delia and Luis E. Muy, Corona, New York. Seller: ACD Properties LLC, Norfolk. Property: 432 William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $89,000. Filed May 14.

Star Holdings LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Greenville, South Carolina. Property: Lot 79, Map 2, Bridgeport. Amount: $145,555. Filed May 14. U.S. Bank NA, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Seller: Faith G. O’Connor and Angus M. MacIver, Monroe. Property: 245 Hilltop Drive, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed May 7. Wilmar Home LLC, New Haven. Seller: Frances DiMeglio, Norwalk. Property: 56 County St., Norwalk. Amount: $420,000. Filed May 10.

RESIDENTIAL Abtahi, Kerry-Lynne and Ramin Abtahi, New Canaan. Seller: Matthias E. Simon and Erin N. Simon, New Canaan. Property: 4 Holly Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed May 10. Acevedo, Bobbie L. and Irving A. Acevedo, Montclair, New Jersey. Seller: Gayle Erni, Fairfield. Property: 380 Knapps Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $230,000. Filed May 14. Aglietti, Melissa and Dustin Aglietti, Bayside, New York. Seller: Eric W. Swann and Marissa J. Swann, Stamford. Property: 109 Hardesty Road, Stamford. Amount: $910,000. Filed May 14. Agne, Jennifer and Jeffrey Agne, Fairfield. Seller: Noel Nickol and Cindy Lawrence, Fairfield. Property: 381 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $835,000. Filed May 8. Aguilar, Hermelinda, Bridgeport. Seller: Oliveira Realty LLC, Trumbull. Property: 33-35 Washington Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $189,000. Filed May 14. Alexander, Maria G. and Madevon T. Alexander, Stamford. Seller: Mary G. Bonina, Stamford. Property: 9 Sun Dance Circle, Stamford. Amount: $505,000. Filed May 15. Bakes, Christos N., Fairfield. Seller: Cynthia Palmer and Frank Palmer, Fairfield. Property: 320 Eastfield Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $424,200. Filed May 14. Bala, Karishma and Adithya Bala, Stamford. Seller: Xue Zhang, Norwalk. Property: 3 Caryns Way, Unit A, Norwalk. Amount: $583,000. Filed May 11.

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Bartolone, Cynthia Ann and John Convertito, Fairfield. Seller: Robert Rastocky, Bridgeport. Property: 207 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $224,900. Filed May 11. Baum, Winthrop E., Fairfield. Seller: LNV Corp., Plano, Texas. Property: 3250 Main St., Unit B113, Bridgeport. Amount: $69,400. Filed May 14. Berlin, Sasha and David C. Sposito, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: George Lanny Epperson, New Canaan. Property: 30 Mariomi Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed May 7. Blake, Lisa and Terence Blake, Stratford. Seller: Deborah Weiss, Stratford. Property: 318 Spruce St., Stratford. Amount: $322,500. Filed May 8. Brock, Ruby J. and Hatrel A. Brock Jr., New York, New York. Seller: Louise P. Colucci, Norwalk. Property: 97 W. Norwalk Road, Unit 9, Norwalk. Amount: $389,000. Filed May 17. Capparelle, Colin, Norwalk. Seller: R.J. Kelly III and Jacqueline K. Kelly, Wilton. Property: 81 Soundview Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $390,000. Filed May 17. Carini, Lisa and Jason Carini, Fairfield. Seller: James R. Ryan, Fairfield. Property: 337 Figlar Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $499,000. Filed May 9. Carnevale, Kelly R. and Ryan D. Carnevale, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Seller: Linda R. Gibbons, Fairfield. Property: Lot 6, Map 1019, Fairfield. Amount: $625,000. Filed May 10. Castro, Jose I., Stamford. Seller: Elizabeth P. Shutkin, Stamford. Property: 86 Partridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $730,500. Filed May 15.

Cicciarelli-Cardone, Elizabeth and Lisa Cardone, Ossining, New York. Seller: Arthur Davis, Greenwich. Property: 950 Cove Road, Unit C2, Stamford. Amount: $270,000. Filed May 11. Clifford, Lucy M., Stratford. Seller: LFS Services LLC, Stratford. Property: Unit 413-B of Oronoque Village Condominium 2, Stratford. Amount: $307,000. Filed May 9. Cohen, Leslie, Westport. Seller: John A. Jensen Jr. and Rebecca B. Jensen, Delray Beach, Florida. Property: Lot B, Map 5608, Fairfield. Amount: $2 million. Filed May 14. Cohen, Stacey D. and Carlos Nocito, Astoria, New York. Seller: Richard E. Spillane and Margaret M. Spillane, Stamford. Property: Plot A, Map 9692, Stamford. Amount: $619,500. Filed May 16. Cole, Timothy W., Pelham Manor, New York. Seller: Susan Cookerly, Stamford. Property: 94 Southfield Ave., Unit P-1, Stamford. Amount: $505,000. Filed May 9. D’Amamo, Martha and Peter D’Amamo, Bridgeport. Seller: Jonathan Brennan Chiappone, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 4J in Park City Lofts, Bridgeport. Amount: $81,500. Filed May 16. Derocco, Daniel, Norwalk. Seller: Mark Kirves, Norwalk. Property: 25 Grand St., Unit 210, Norwalk. Amount: $215,200. Filed May 11. Desjardins, Sherene J. and Sixto Desjardins Jr., Bronx, New York. Seller: James F. Gardner, Stamford. Property: 27 Maple Tree Ave., Unit 3, Stamford. Amount: $349,000. Filed May 18. Dorin, Debra Marie and Vincent R. Provenzano, Greenwich. Seller: Stonecrest Acquisitions LLC, San Jose, California. Property: 87-89 East Ave., New Canaan. Amount: $620,000. Filed May 7. Dukaj, Donika and Artur Dukaj, Stamford. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: Lot 3, Map 1205, Stamford. Amount: $425,250. Filed May 4. Eleck, Robert, Norwalk. Seller: Gloria G. Papadopoulos and Gabor P. Marenyl Jr., Norwalk. Property: 18 Folwell Road, Norwalk. Amount: $390,299. Filed May 11.

Chicatell, Barbara A., Stamford. Seller: Copperfield Unit 7 LLC, Stamford. Property: 66 Maple Tree Ave., Unit 7, Stamford. Amount: $207,500. Filed May 7.

Esaw, Jeffrey, Stratford. Seller: Halil Ozturk, Stratford. Property: 165 Bunnyview Drive, Stratford. Amount: $300,000. Filed May 10.

Chuco, Jorge, Stamford. Seller: Eduarda Chambi-Cayo, Stamford. Property: 1083 E. Main St., Unit 3, Stamford. Amount: $172,700. Filed May 10.

Ettari, Chloe, Darien. Seller: Christine Cunningham, Norwalk. Property: 148 Rowayton Woods Drive, Unit 148, Norwalk. Amount: $310,000. Filed May 16.

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Fan, Zhihui, Shanghai, China. Seller: James M. Twitchell and Barbara J. Twitchell, Danbury. Property: 73-79 Park Ave., Unit 101, Danbury. Amount: $88,000. Filed May 10.

Hazelwood, Lenroy L. and Jamal R. Hazelwood, Bridgeport. Seller: Crispin Penny, Bridgeport. Property: 66 Berkeley Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $180,000. Filed May 14.

Kolenovic, Rusminka, Bedford, New York. Seller: John J. Keane III, Kearns, Utah. Property: 333 Vincellette St., Unit 75, Bridgeport. Amount: $105,000. Filed May 18.

Fatehi, Elham and Arash Safaverdi, Madison, Wisconsin. Seller: Damien Roy and Emilie Lombourg, Fairfield. Property: 98 Flora Blvd., Fairfield. Amount: $875,000. Filed May 7.

Helmuth, Kelly, Norwalk. Seller: 245 Washington Parkway LLC, Fairfield. Property: 245 Washington Parkway, Stratford. Amount: $365,000. Filed May 14.

Kolich, Jeff, Stamford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 58 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Amount: $410,000. Filed May 17.

Horsley, Laure Lee and Frank P. Wang, Stamford. Seller: Jeffrey Miller and Lorraine Barber-Miller, Stamford. Property: 39 Partridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $900,000. Filed May 11.

Kozakiewicz, Robin J. and Frank P. Kozakiewicz, Norwalk. Seller: Petrucci Builders LLC, Norwalk. Property: 2 Old Mill Court, Norwalk. Amount: $960,000. Filed May 17.

Fellner, Ada and Gary Fellner, Stamford. Seller: John Chardavoyne and Esther Chardavoyne, Stamford. Property: 336 Wildwood Road, Stamford. Amount: $679,210. Filed May 17. Fetcho, Maureen and Doug Fetcho, Fairfield. Seller: George W. Ganim Sr., and George W. Ganim Jr., Easton. Property: 1015 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $570,000. Filed May 14. Florian, Peter, Westport. Seller: Garrett D. Shaw and Kimberly K. Shaw, Norwalk. Property: 212 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk. Amount: $600,000. Filed May 18. Frank, Gabrielle A. and Adam A. Bunk, New York, New York. Seller: Paul P. Gublin, Norwalk. Property: 18 East Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $579,000. Filed May 14. Fried, Jacob Henry, Fairfield. Seller: Madisyn Whitehead, Stratford. Property: Unit A-2 of Silvermine Riverfront Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $215,000. Filed May 18. Ganim, Austin, Easton. Seller: Zoltan Toth, Westport. Property: 170 Kenwood Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $510,000. Filed May 14. Garcia, Giovani, Bronx, New York. Seller: Shannon L. Brady Spence, Bridgeport. Property: 50 Greenhouse Road, Unit 57C, Bridgeport. Amount: $107,000. Filed May 14. Georgette, Barbara D., Stratford. Seller: Paul Butler, New York, New York. Property: 80 Harbor View Place, Stratford. Amount: $356,000. Filed May 7. Gomez, Alex, Stamford. Seller: Alex Misael Gomez Estrada, Stamford. Property: 7 Martin St., Stamford. Amount: $388,700. Filed May 14. Gorre-Seetharam and Srividya Gorre, Stamford. Seller: Netsa J. Zvovushe, Stamford. Property: 25 Adams Ave., Unit 205, Stamford. Amount: $373,000. Filed May 8. Haendler, Tomas, Stamford. Seller: Leonidas Aloupis, Stamford. Property: 40 Lincoln Ave., Stamford. Amount: $275,000. Filed May 10. Hanna, Cara and Joseph Hanna, West Hempstead, New York. Seller: Robert Giangoia and Judith Giangoia, Stamford. Property: 45 Fara Drive, Stamford. Amount: $649,000. Filed May 14.

Hough, Vincent, Norwalk. Seller: William J. Matsen and Jennifer Franklin, Norwalk. Property: 8 Bucciarelli Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $413,000. Filed May 14. Huang, Haiyu, New Canaan. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 435 Columbus Ave., Stratford. Amount: $90,000. Filed May 7. Huang, Jing Jing and Gang Lu, Orange. Seller: Adam Coppola, Stamford. Property: 258 Culloden Road, Stamford. Amount: $440,000. Filed May 17. Hutchens, Catherine A. and Philip A. Hutchens, Fairfield. Seller: Philip Hutchens and Cathy Hutchens, Fairfield. Property: 101 Brambley Hedge Circle, Unit 33, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 14. Impeduglia, Paola and Dominick Giresi Jr., Fairfield. Seller: Christopher Rosenfield, Westport. Property: 39 York St., Fairfield. Amount: $348,750. Filed May 11. Jean, Marie Carmelle and Jolis Jean, Stamford. Seller: D. Hugh Rosenbaum and Rowena Rosenbaum, Haverford, Pennsylvania. Property: 8 Timberline Road, Norwalk. Amount: $445,000. Filed May 17. Jeffrey D. Boccuzzi and Michelle Boccuzzi, New Canaan. Seller: National Residential Nominee Services Inc., Plano, Texas. Property: Lot 31, Map 2725, New Canaan. Amount: $942,000. Filed May 4. Ji, Lili and Chenyang Cui, Stamford. Seller: Ganna I. Coddington, Ocean, New Jersey. Property: 70 Strawberry Hill Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $281,500. Filed May 15. Jones, Rauwshan, Stamford. Seller: Nikola Vujic and Tracy Vujic, Voorhees, New Jersey. Property: Fountain Terrace Condominium 2, Stamford. Amount: $235,000. Filed May 17. Karwosky, Joseph D., New York, New York. Seller: Vadim Galas, Stamford. Property: 127 Van Buskirk Ave., Stamford. Amount: $645,000. Filed May 16.

Leimgruber, Renee and Philip Leimgruber, Darien. Seller: STG Holding LLC, Stratford. Property: 775 Wilcoxson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $298,000. Filed May 7. Lewis, Tricia and Jeffrey Velleca, Waterbury. Seller: Anthony Archibald, Orem, Utah. Property: 442 Main Ave., Unit 6, Norwalk. Amount: $440,000. Filed May 16. Li, Yang, Stamford. Seller: Troy Holder and Dian Holder, Stamford. Property: 34 Crescent St., Unit 2K, Stamford. Amount: $229,000. Filed May 10. Macari, Jordan M. and Daniel S. Stefankovich II, Stamford. Seller: Robert J. Fishel and Julianne M. Fishel, Stamford. Property: 175 Bouton Street West, Stamford. Amount: $549,500. Filed May 11. Marcal, Kelly T., Danbury. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 20 Oakland Glen, Unit 4A, Danbury. Amount: $101,000. Filed May 10. Marshall, Cleon, Bridgeport. Seller: Insource East Properties Inc., Hauppauge, New York. Property: 976 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $162,500. Filed May 22. McIntee, Sarah R. and Patrick John McIntee, Fairfield. Seller: Russell D. Dize and Jennifer Horsley Dize, Norwalk. Property: 6 Susan Court, Norwalk. Amount: $675,500. Filed May 8. Mikolajczak, Urszula, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Seller: Stephen Gramps and Nancy B. Gramps, Stamford. Property: 850 E. Main St., Unit 322, Stamford. Amount: $380,000. Filed May 14. Milillo, Amanda C. Otero and Kevin S. Lawrence, Norwalk. Seller: Lina M. Ochoa, Norwalk. Property: 13 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $459,900. Filed May 14. Miltenberg, Ann A., Great Neck, New York. Seller: Maria Purification Salazar Jaladoni, North Haven. Property: Unit 15B in The Classic Condominiums, Stamford. Amount: $720,000. Filed May 16.

Facts & Figures Montoya, Olga Marin, Greenwich. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 13 Teresa Place, Unit 47, Bridgeport. Amount: $82,500. Filed May 17. Morse-Smith, Suzanne and Shannon Smith, Fairfield. Seller: Peter H. Mihan and Trisha W. Mihan, Fairfield. Property: 1818 Redding Road, Fairfield. Amount: $930,000. Filed May 7. Munshi-South, Versha and Jason Munshi-South, Jackson Heights, New York. Seller: John Hammond Heath and Mary Ashley Heath, Stamford. Property: Lot 41, Map 12918, Stamford. Amount: $852,000. Filed May 15. Murphy, Lori A. and Morgan P. Murphy, Norwalk. Seller: Mark Tully and Christie Tully, Norwalk. Property: 10 Sunset Hill Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $434,500. Filed May 16. Northrup, Suzan L. and Michael G. Northrup, Hamden. Seller: Robert Finlayson, Milford. Property: 150 Spring St., Stratford. Amount: $269,000. Filed May 7.

Prince, Lauren Kelly and Jean-Gabriel Andre Prince, Stamford. Seller: Pearly Wee Chun, Stamford. Property: Lot 5, Map 5387, Stamford. Amount: $740,000. Filed May 14.

Stevens, Jennifer A. and Geoffrey C. Porges, Greenwich. Seller: Charles T. Harris III and Susan K. Harris, Norwalk. Property: 8 Parkview Road, Norwalk. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed May 11.

Zhang, Min and Songde Shi, New Canaan. Seller: Janice Von Oehsen, New Canaan. Property: Unit A of Canaan Woodland Condominium, New Canaan. Amount: $503,000. Filed May 9.

Procaccini, Lindsay V. and Steven V. Procaccini, Fairfield. Seller: Paragon Relocation Resources Inc., Ranch Santa Margarita, California. Property: Lot 16, Map 3642, Fairfield. Amount: $750,000. Filed May 7.

Suckow, Ashley and John Suckow Jr., Stamford. Seller: Ana G. Homes LLC, Fairfield. Property: 1090 Stillson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $790,000. Filed May 9.

Ziemniak, Pawel, Stamford. Seller: Marvin Powell, Stamford. Property: 95 Liberty St., Unit C1, Stamford. Amount: $307,000. Filed May 18.

Reichert, Ashley E. and Jacob C. Baril, White Plains, New York. Seller: Roberta Ferreira, Norwalk. Property: 23 Noahs Lane Extension, Norwalk. Amount: $430,000. Filed May 15. Reilly, Colin L., Wilton. Seller: James W. Snedaker and Katherine P. Snedaker, Norwalk. Property: 17 Harbor View Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $752,000. Filed May 17. Reyes, Alexandra Marie and Andre Alejandro Fundora, Norwalk. Seller: Marina Dostal, Wilton. Property: 360 Circle Drive, Stratford. Amount: $348,000. Filed May 15.

O’Brien, Lawrence, Stamford. Seller: Michael Terretta and Heather Wise, Norwalk. Property: Unit 410 in The Maritime Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $685,000. Filed May 11.

Rivera, Iris D. and Julio J. Rivera, Greenwich. Seller: Sumera Saeed, Stamford. Property: 300 Broad St., Unit 205, Stamford. Amount: $292,000. Filed May 9.

O’Donnell, Jamie, Norwalk. Seller: Francois Morin and Jessica Morin, Norwalk. Property: 14 Highview Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $550,000. Filed May 16.

Romero, Araceli G. and Jesus Romero, Stamford. Seller: Jamal Ahmed and Haider Ali, Norwalk. Property: 16-18 Cliff St., Norwalk. Amount: $399,900. Filed May 8.

O’Rourke, Brendan J., New Canaan. Seller: Marirose Ungerman, New Canaan. Property: 205 Main St., Unit 38, New Canaan. Amount: $700,000. Filed May 10.

Rosa, Karen B., Stratford. Seller: Michael J. Piatt and Lisa R. Piatt, Stratford. Property: 72 Yukon St., Stratford. Amount: $173,000. Filed May 25.

Pelle-Simms, Maria Carmela and Christopher Simms, Norwalk. Seller: Curtis R. Langley and Betty C. Langley, Mebane, North Carolina. Property: 30 Glasser St., Norwalk. Amount: $325,000. Filed May 10.

Sawyer, Laura, Fairfield. Seller: Marshall M. Meade, Norwalk. Property: 50 Aiken St., Unit 474, Norwalk. Amount: $207,000. Filed May 16.

Pluff, Jessica A., Stratford. Seller: Paul Parent, Stratford. Property: 118 Stonybrook Road, Stratford. Amount: $203,000. Filed May 7. Portilla, Gonzalo V. and Jose A. Tacuri, New Milford. Seller: Dawn Dinho and Lori M. Zarcone, Danbury. Property: Whaley Street, Danbury. Amount: $245,000. Filed May 10. Poulson, Maureen and Owen Rivers, Bridgeport. Seller: Fraser Lane Associates LLC, Westport. Property: 800 Seaview Ave., Unit 830-4, Bridgeport. Amount: $197,000. Filed May 24.

Skeen, Jacqueline C., Stamford. Seller: Nicholas R. Ripollone and Barbara A. Ripollone, Stamford. Property: 237 Jonathan Drive, Stamford. Amount: $755,000. Filed May 16. Song, Kun and Jiao Jiao Wang, Forest Hills, New York. Seller: Michael P. Hupal and Laurel Hupal, Greenwich. Property: 254 Glenbrook Road, Unit 40B, Stamford. Amount: $212,000. Filed May 8. Spear, Elizabeth and Corey Spear, Stratford. Seller: Jonathan S. Deida, Stratford. Property: 115 Auburn St., Stratford. Amount: $215,000. Filed May 8. Stent, Jinelle and Jeremy Stent, New York, New York. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Anaheim, California. Property: 185 Beagling Hill Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed May 11.

Teldon, Chana and Yosef Kamman, Stamford. Seller: 54 Mayflower LLC, Stamford. Property: 54 Mayflower Ave., Unit 2, Stamford. Amount: $675,000. Filed May 18. Telo, Stevenson and Francoise Telo, Norwalk. Seller: Dimitri Offengenden, Norwalk. Property: 132 Gillies Lane, Unit 5-6, Norwalk. Amount: $310,000. Filed May 17. Tenemaza, Rosa and Wilmer Segovia, New York, New York. Seller: ACD Properties LLC, Norfolk. Property: 426 William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $75,000. Filed May 14. Tenezaca, Laura M. and Luis M. Tenezaca, Elmhurst, New York. Seller: Franklin T. Landivar, Bridgeport. Property: 49-51 Grove St., Bridgeport. Amount: $320,000. Filed May 17. Vamvakas, Nicholas, New Haven. Seller: Jane Luety, Stratford. Property: 203 Hickory Woods Lane, Stratford. Amount: $210,000. Filed May 11. Vance, Chunling and Robert Vance, New Canaan. Seller: Mark C. Lombardo, Darien. Property: 11 Muffin Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $423,000. Filed May 7. Viglione, Danielle and Steven Viglione, Stamford. Seller: Windy Oliver, Stamford. Property: 646 Hope St., Unit 5, Stamford. Amount: $540,000. Filed May 7. Visconti, Michaela and Thomas J. Visconti, Westport. Seller: Gary L. Christman and Melodie D. Christman, Norwalk. Property: Lot 9, Map 4993, Norwalk. Amount: $600,000. Filed May 14. Watkins, Christopher J., China. Seller: David J. Watkins and Patricia D. Watkins, Stamford. Property: 1763 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed May 15. White, Donald, Trumbull. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Coppell, Texas. Property: 2117 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $740,250. Filed May 9. Whitney, Christyn and Scott Whitney, Houston, Texas. Seller: Gail Vanech, Fairfield. Property: 68 Towne House Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed May 9.

Zuckerman Lafayette LLC, Milford. Filed by Gregory Nesmith, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 2102 of The Lofts On Lafayette, Bridgeport. Amount: $45,000. Filed May 14.

FORECLOSURES Anthony Estates Development, et al. Creditor: Manuel Moutinho. Property: 23, 24, 65 and 85 Nicki Laine Circle, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed May 10. Arias, Rafael A., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 5 Hillwood Place, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed May 14.

Martinez, Geraldo, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Property: 6 Birch Drive, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed May 10. Moore, Michael A., et al. Creditor: Ditech Financial LLC, Tampa, Florida. Property: 80 Feeley St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed May 14. Rivera, Elecuterio, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 250 Ludlow St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed May 11. Whitaker, Joseph, et al. Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 1700 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed May 8.

JUDGMENTS Allen, Jonathan, Stratford. $1,252 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by London & London, Newington. Property: 337 Garibaldi Ave., Stratford. Filed May 7.

Medor, Pascale, Norwalk. $13,617 in favor of Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk, by Lovejoy and Rimer PC, Norwalk. Property: 9 Loundsbury Ave., Norwalk. Filed May 8. Neufeld, Lisa, Westport. $2,696 in favor of Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk, by Lovejoy and Rimer PC, Norwalk. Property: 42 Danbury Ave., Westport. Filed May 3. Ortiz, Rigoberto, Bridgeport. $3,422 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Virginia., by London & London, Newington. Property: 295 Dogwood Drive, Bridgeport. Filed May 7. Owen, Kim L., Stratford. $6,932 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 245 Cutspring Road, Stratford. Filed May 10. Panda, Patrick W., Stratford. $5,678 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Virginia, by London & London, Newington. Property: 125 Warner Hill Road, Unit 111, Stratford. Filed May 7.

Allen, Jonathan, Stratford. $807 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by London & London, Newington. Property: 337 Garibaldi Ave., Stratford. Filed May 7.

Reed, Doraine, Bridgeport. $6,580 in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., Orange, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 106 Evergreen St., Bridgeport. Filed May 15.

Bradford Mitchell, et al. Creditor: Ditech Financial LLC, Tampa, Florida. Property: 43-45 Fourth St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed May 17.

Beit Chaverim Synagogue of Westport/Norwalk Inc., Westport. $16,908 in favor of the town of Westport, by Berchem Moses PC, Westport. Property: 85 Post Road, Westport. Filed May 7.

Summa, Christopher M., Stratford. $753 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by London & London, Newington. Property: 122 Dewey St., Stratford. Filed May 7.

Campos, Jose S. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 352-354 Beniham Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed May 10.

Kershner, Gary R., Stratford. $1,005 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 107 Fiddlers Green, Unit C, Stratford. Filed May 7.

Vazquez, Madeline, Bridgeport. $5,149 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Virginia, by London & London, Newington. Property: 95 Barclay St., Bridgeport. Filed May 7.

Ciuffo, Anthony J., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 14 Westcott Road, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed May 8.

Kershner, Gary R., Stratford. $8,593 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 107 Fiddlers Green, Unit C, Stratford. Filed May 7.

LEASES

Arteaga, Sylvia V., et al. Creditor: Sterling National Bank, Lake Zurich, Illinois. Property: 255 Soundview Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed May 9.

Faris, Candida A., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Property: 1130 James Rarms Road, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed May 10. Lavelle, Joseph J., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 14 Heathcote Road, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed May 7. Linda A. Palmer Executrix, et al. Creditor: Neff Companies LLC, Springville, Utah. Property: 1845 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed May 16. Littell, Paul J., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 19 Seabreeze Place, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed May 8.

Kuznetsova, Julia, Stamford. $12,824 in favor of Olga Frank, Stamford, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 126 William St., Stamford. Filed May 7. Llanos, Carmen, Bridgeport. $9,057 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 116 Austin St., Bridgeport. Filed May 17. Martinez, Jose R., Bridgeport. $2,172 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 2370 North Ave., Bridgeport. Filed May 21.

FCBJ

Great Oaks Charter School Bridgeport Inc., by Gary Flocco. Landlord: Cherry Street Partners LLC, Bronxville, New York. Property: Unit 1 in Cherry Street Lofts Place, Bridgeport. Term: 19 years, commenced April 30, 2018. Filed May 9. Osmen, Culli, by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 62 Singer Court, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commencing May 8, 2018. Filed May 8. Owl Cyber Defense Solutions LLC, by Michael Timan. Landlord: Old Ridge Equity Partners LLC, Rocky Hill. Property: 42 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury. Term: 8 years, commencing Sept. 1, 2018. Filed May 7.

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Facts & Figures LIENS FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Altray Co Inc., 60 Long Ridge Road, Suite 300, Stamford. $13,714, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 8. BLE Inc., 182 Clay Hill Road, Stamford. $7,924, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 8. Brown, Lawrence H., 1 Weil St., Stamford. $3,922, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 8. C2Z LLC, 313 Hope St., Stamford. $3,506, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 15. Francis, Ewers and Alban Francis, 36 Homestead Ave., Stratford. $22,796, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Garcia, Raquel, 10 Horace Court, Fairfield. $182,722, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 14. Hinton, Pamela D., 420 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. $116,832, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 17.

Metelitsa, Gregory, 50 Glenbrook Road, Apt. 7H, Stamford. $75,660, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15.

Hiltz, Dawn P. and Ellis A. Hiltz, 25 Shrub Oak Lane, Fairfield. $27,485, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7.

Next Generation Construction LLC, 185 Masarik Ave., Stratford. $246,239, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 7.

Iannacone, Daniel F., 4 Mathew Court, Norwalk. $14,203, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15.

Pinho, Andre A. De, 78 Commercial St., Bridgeport. $72,144, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 10. Ponte, Welsday, 466 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. $17,753, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 8. Zavala, Jorge J. and Ana Maria Luque, 134 Glenvale Terrace, Bridgeport. $27,344, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 17.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Albertson, Kathleen T. and Thomas C. Albertson, P.O. Box 1677, New Canaan. $82,565, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 10. Borowik, Sandra and Michael Borowik, 70 Dulan Drive, Stamford. $10,662, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15.

Isdaner, Janet, 1633 Washington Blvd., Apt. 5-E, Stamford. $175,579, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 8.

Cooper, Catherine L., 450 Villa Ave., Fairfield. $47,798, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7.

Jackson, Bobbie J., 17 Freedman Drive, Norwalk. $71,435, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15.

Ebron, Mack, 6 Kendall Court, Norwalk. $49,014, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15.

Kline, Wayne, 120 Strawberry Hill Ave., Apt. 201, Stamford. $31,025, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 8.

Fernandes, Joseph J., 2276 E. Main St., Bridgeport. $3,361, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 17.

Lynn, Tracy R. and Doug W. Lynn, 309 Red Fox Road, Stamford. $43,915, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 8.

Harris, Tiffany T., 133 Prince St., Bridgeport. $10,034, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 17.

Macdougall, Dina A., 51 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford. $8,248, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15.

Hazen, Terry and Asa P. Hazen, 104 Dann Drive, Stamford. $184,248, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 8.

Associate, Research Engineering (AQR Capital Management, LLC - Greenwich, CT) Dsgn & implmnt proprietary sys & tls that drive quant strtgy rsrch. F/T. Rqrs Mstr’s dgr in Comp Sci, Int’l Bus & Finan, Info Sys Mgmt or rel fld & 3 yrs exp in job offrd or spprt’g trd’g & risk mgmt sys. In lieu of Mstr’s dgr & 3 yrs exp as stated, will also accpt Bach’s dgr in stated fld & 6 yrs exp as stated. Must have 3 yrs exp in the fllw’g: dvlp’g quant anlytcs libraries; gathr’g tech rqrmnts; prgrmm’g in Python, C++, C# & MS Excel VBA; &, db mgmt incl query’g & scrpt’g in SQL Srvr. Exp may be gained cncrrntly. Resumes: AQR Capital Management, LLC, ATTN: S. Rao, 2 Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Flr, Greenwich, CT 06830. Job Code: AQR-240.

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FCBJ

Kane, Mary E. and Christopher P. Kane, 77 Amys Lane, New Canaan. $2,685, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 10. Matou, Christelle and Shane C. Williams, 18 Brantwood Lane, Stamford. $11,666, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15. Mecca, Nancy A., 85 Randall Drive, Trumbull. $204,831, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Montalvo, Tio M., 40 McPadden Drive, Fairfield. $2,035, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 14. Sheehan, Christane, 36 Norvel Lane, Stamford. $26,716, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15. Sheehan, Christane, 36 Norvel Lane, Stamford. $27,655, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15. Shevlin, Donald H., 221 Graham St., Stratford. $164,064, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Shevlin, Donald H., 221 Graham St., Stratford. $13,297, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Shevlin, Donald H., 221 Graham St., Stratford. $6,489, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Tabooch Inc., 92 Main St., Norwalk. $8,445, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 7. Tavella, Philip, 10 Blake St., Norwalk. $57,402, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15. Tenore, Gabriel, 133 Picketts Ridge Road, Redding. $4,254, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed May 15. Uhl, Linda J. and Thomas J. Uhl, 1 Harbor Point Road, Apt. 1304, Stamford. $45,000, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 8. Viola, Stephanie M., 6 Hamilton Court, Unit B, Stamford. $5,400, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15. Viola, Stephanie, 20 Windell Place, Stamford. $28,893, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 15.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED Kasarda, Kimberly G. and Ben Sturner, Westport. Filed by Shorefront Construction LLC, Fairfield, by David Kneisel. Property: 6 Minute Man Hill, Westport. Amount: $30,539. Filed May 9. PSEG Power Connecticut LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Smedley Co., Branford, by William R. Palmer IV. Property: 1 Atlantic St., Bridgeport. Amount: $35,950. Filed May 14.

LIS PENDENS Akinyele, Akintayo, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Huntington Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 120 Huntington Turnpike, Unit 902, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 17. Borsey, Mark R., et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 128 Waterbury Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $376,250, dated November 2006. Filed May 10. Calamity Jane Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Livingston House Condominium Association Inc. Property: 183 Livingston Place, Unit 9, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 17. Curillo, Christian M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Citibank NA, O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 2378 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $373,682, dated November 2005. Filed May 10. Dalton, Monica, et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 541A Narrangansett Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $308,000, dated November 2005. Filed May 11. Domenico, Paloma W., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 18 Casper St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $179,588, dated August 2009. Filed May 9.

Eaton Investments LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Lendinghome Marketplace LLC. Property: Central Avenue, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $105,500, dated April 2017. Filed May 7.

Griffin, Christopher, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 167169 Holly St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $85,000, dated November 2004. Filed May 14.

Fedor, Elizabeth, et al., Norwalk. Filed by LeClairRyan, Norwalk, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 32 Woodland Ave., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $800,000, dated January 2017. Filed May 15.

Ingle, Ravindra, et al., Stamford. Filed by Wofsey, Rosen, Kewskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford, for First County Bank. Property: 444 Bedford St., Unit 2R, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $208,000, dated September 2005. Filed May 7.

Flanagan, Todd M., et al., Fairfield. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Pennymac Corp. Property: 139 High Meadow Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.2 million, dated October 2007. Filed May 14. Freeman, John, et al., Stratford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for CIT Bank NA. Property: 94 Jackson Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $544,185, dated January 2007. Filed May 10. Gelman, Ian M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Statebridge Company LLC. Property: 44 Haddon St., Unit 1, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $115,729, dated June 2012. Filed May 21. Gonzales, Edwardo, et al., Fairfield. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 33 Wheeler Park Ave., Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $279,837, dated June 2015. Filed May 8. Gordon, Calbert L., Bridgeport. Filed by Teodosio Stanek LLC, Shelton, for Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 435 Woodrow Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $169,500, dated December 2007. Filed May 7. Grant, Dorothy, et al., Norwalk. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington, D.C. Property: 4 Cottage St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $348,500, dated November 2001. Filed May 11.

Jackson, Daren, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 304 Remington St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owners of the property and take possession of the liened premises. Filed May 7. Jonker, Daniel David, et al., New Canaan. Filed by Leopold & Associates PLLC, Stamford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 21 Crystal St., New Canaan. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $325,000, dated November 2006. Filed May 10. Kashiwazaki, Maria Mitiko, et al., Stamford. Filed by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford, for Vista Towers Association Inc. Property: 65 Glenbrook Road, Unit 8C, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 15. Larsen, Christine S., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 809 Cedar Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.5 million, dated December 2003. Filed May 11. Little, Timothy, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 120 Huntington Turnpike, Unit 910, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $89,600, dated January 2006. Filed May 2. Mackenhimer, Andrew, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 208 Harriet St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owners of the property and take possession of the liened premises. Filed May 7.

Facts & Figures Nivicela, Rosa A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 85-87 Manhattan Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owners of the property and take possession of the liened premises. Filed May 11. Oakes, David H., et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 252 W. Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $350,000, dated August 2002. Filed May 1. Olson, Kimberly B., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 28 Lansing St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owners of the property and take possession of the liened premises. Filed May 11. Ortiz, Luisa, et al., Stamford. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: Unit 12-A2 in Third Fairlawn Condominium, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $175,500, dated December 2005. Filed May 11. Pan, Albert Y., et al., Westport. Filed by Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP, West Hartford, for Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 4 Bruce Lane, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $420,000, dated June 2006. Filed May 7. Pia, Sharon J., et al., Stamford. Filed by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford, for Highland Gardens Condominium Association, Stamford. Property: 202 Highview Ave., Unit 4, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 9. Rivera, Ricardo, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 52 Bassick Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owners of the property and take possession of the liened premises. Filed May 11. Rutkowski, Stephen, et al., Stratford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 746-748 Stratford Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $308,000, dated September 2005. Filed May 7.

Siviglia, Gennaro, et al., Stamford. Filed by Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: 3 Hanrahan St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a blight lien levied by the city of Stamford and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 2. Six, Scot O., et al., Westport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 94 Clapboard Hill Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $2.5 million, dated June 2006. Filed May 10. Smethurst, Emilia, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 435-437 Wayne St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owners of the property and take possession of the liened premises. Filed May 4. Smith, Damien, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 607-609 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owners of the property and take possession of the liened premises. Filed May 11. Tapscott, Kimberly, et al., Stamford. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 132 Stamford Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $978,000, dated June 2007. Filed May 17. Wailea Properties Corp., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 249 Moffitt St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owners of the property and take possession of the liened premises. Filed May 11. Welcome, Wanda V., et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for The Golden 1 Credit Union. Property: 616 Hope St., Unit E, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $330,000, dated November 2003. Filed May 10. Wilson, Caleb, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 56 Voight Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $225,000, dated August 2005. Filed May 10.

MORTGAGES 23 Seaview LLC, Stamford, by Marc Schultz. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 23 Seaview Ave., Stamford. Amount: $637,500. Filed May 11. 5 Star Holdings LLC, by Ed Dostal. Lender: Lendinghome Funding Corp., San Francisco, California. Property: 209 Houston Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $162,900. Filed May 14. 554 Connecticut Navacapman LLC, Bridgeport, by Justin Goldberg. Lender: M&T Bank, Buffalo, New York. Property: Keeler Avenue, Norwalk. Amount: $7.5 million. Filed May 11. 6 Cunningham Place LLC, Westport, by Scott Maronna. Lender: Secure Capital Group LLC, Stratford. Property: 6 Cunningham Place, Westport. Amount: $500,000. Filed May 8. Amador LLC, Stamford, by Ana Granda. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 143 Seaside Ave., Units 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Stamford. Amount: $340,000. Filed May 10. Apadana Realty Company LLC, Norwalk, by Michael Alidadi. Lender: Habib American Bank, New York, New York. Property: 507 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed May 10. Citimax Properties Inc., by Federico Medina. Lender: Laxmi Capital LLC, Woodland Hills, California. Property: 125 Paddock Hill Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $703,322. Filed May 18. Holy Trinity Orthodox Church of Danbury Connecticut Inc., Danbury, Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 66 and 102 Joes Hill Road, Danbury. Amount: $75,000. Filed May 10. Indalo 75S LLC, Pound Ridge, N.ew York, by Anthony Blas Pardo Moody. Lender: Sabal Capital II LLC, Pasadena, California. Property: 75 S. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $997,000. Filed May 14. Joseph Realty Group LLC, by Michael Joseph. Lender: M&T Bank, Buffalo, New York. Property: 91 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 639, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed May 11. Our Fave LLC, Bridgeport, by Ferdinand H. Frassinelli. Lender: United Bank, Hartford. Property: 200 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $459,960. Filed May 9. PAALS Property LLC, Stamford, by Myron P. Sardo Jr. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 391, 425, 439, 447-449 Harral Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $407,000. Filed May 14.

The Mighty Quinn Foundation Inc., Stratford, by Jay Christopher Rooney. Lender: The Milford Bank, Milford. Property: 1566 Main St., Stratford. Amount: $222,400. Filed May 9.

Grand Pizza, 1891 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Gureliano Rojas. Filed May 16.

NEW BUSINESSES

Manhattan Mechanical Contractors, 192 Cold Spring Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Jaali Walley. Filed May 1.

Action Dumpruns, 850 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o Gerrit G. Plonowski. Filed May 16. Angel’s Carpentry, 32 Calhoun Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Tello Angel. Filed May 15. ASF Hardwood Floors, 301 Charles St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Alisson De Sena Ferreira. Filed May 15. Berlingo Auto Body, 129 Myrtle Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Mark A. Berlingo. Filed May 2. Bob’s Handywork, 40 Liberty St., Suite 40, Stamford 06902, c/o Robert J. Stephansen. Filed May 4. Bogdan Volshyn Service, 64 Stephen St., Stamford 06902, c/o Bogdan Voloshyn. Filed May 15. Carting Bee, 444 Oakwood St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Cerios LLC. Filed May 9.

Madisons Closet, 821 Success Ave., Stratford 06614, c/o Jessica Boswell. Filed May 9.

Mi Baja Verapas, 703 Pacific St., Stamford 06902, c/o Katherine Rodriguez. Filed May 3. Mr. Greens Organic Gardens, 850 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o Gerrit G. Plonowski. Filed May 16. Ong Enterprises, 71 Webb Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Jon Anthony Ong/ Filed May 2. Retail Marketing Solutions, 1415 Wood Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Joseph Sarlo. Filed May 14. Ricot Realty, 1063 William St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Serge Ricot. Filed May 10. Saliuk Installations, 4 Warren St., Suite 1B, Stamford 06902, c/o Volodymyr Saliuk. Filed May 15.

Catalyst, 1055 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06905, c/o The Scienomics Group LLC. Filed May 2.

Stamford Music Arts Academy LLC, 198 Lawn Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Svitlana Fiorito. Filed May 22.

Earlyn Williams, 140 Ogden St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Earlyn Williams. Filed May 15.

Stamford Wine and Liquor Hope St., 491 Hope St., Stamford 06907, c/o Chintan Patel. Filed May 4.

Elite Furniture & Uphostery Repair, 270 Delaware Drive, Stratford 06614, c/o Demetrius Pettway. Filed May 9.

Stamford Wine and Liquor Newfield Ave., 583 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06907, c/o Chintan Patel. Filed May 4.

Ellas Maison LLC, 148 Alba Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Leopold K. Assign. Filed May 15.

Stamford Wine and Liquor Shippan Ave., 566 Elm St., Stamford 06907, c/o Chintan Patel. Filed May 4.

F + F Painting Company LLC, 15 Early Ave., Stratford 06615, c/o Francisco Tinajero. Filed May 8. First Stamford Café LLC, 1078 Hope St., Stamford 06907, c/o Ernst H. Buggisch. Filed May 15. Food Land Convenience Store, 770 Park Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Humayuna A. Zaigirdar. Filed May 14. Friends Café, 929 Hope St., Stamford 06907, c/o J M R Enterprises LLC. Filed May 7. Give Foundation, 46 Cummings Point Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Inc. Filed May 2.

PATENTS Cold-pressure fix-toner compositions based on crystalline polyester and amorphous organic compound mixtures. Patent no. 9,977,356 issued to Richard Philip Nelson Veregin, Mississauga, Canada; Kentaro Morimitsu, Mississauga, Canada; Guerino G. Sacripante, Oakville, Canada; Ke Zhou, Oakville, Canada; and Nan-Xing Hu, Oakville, Canada. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Curable coating compositions of silane functional polymers. Patent no. 9,976,028 issued to Ramanathan Ravichandran, Suffern, New York; John Florio, Norwalk; Bing Hsieh, Ridgefield; and David P. Switala, Middletown. Assigned to King Industries, Norwalk.

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Lower-temperature cure coating compositions. Patent no. 9,976,055 issued to Bing Hsieh, Ridgefield; Ramanathan Ravichandran, Suffern, New York; Robert Coughlin, Norwalk; Farouk AbiKaram, Wilton; and Marvin Blair, Bloomfield. Assigned to King Industries, Norwalk. Method and device for building three-dimensional cylindrical objects. Patent no. 9,975,322 issued to Erwin Ruiz, Rochester, New York; Steven M. Russel, Bloomfield, New York; Paul M. Fromm, Rochester, New York; and Jeffrey N. Swing, Rochester, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system for the flexible merging of logical cells and printing. Patent no. 9,977,636 issued to Franklin Arul Raj Arockiasamy, Chennai, India; Rahul Raj, Jharkhand, India; Chiranjib Basu, West Bengal, India; Devarajan Rajagopal, Salem, India; Vivekprabhakaran Jaganathan, Tamilnadu, India; and Richard Immanuel Mathews, Chennai, India. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Multipurpose bottle apparatus and bottle-loading mechanism and method. Patent no. 9,975,345 issued to Frank B. Tamarez Gomez, Rochester, New York; Timothy P. Foley, Marion, New York; and Mark A. Adiletta, Fairport, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for adjusting printhead operations in a direct-to-object printer having a fixed printhead array. Patent no. 9,975,327 issued to Xin Yang, Webster, New York; Paul J. McConville, Webster, New York; Christine A. Steurrys, Williamson, New York; David R. Stookey, Walworth, New York; Martin L. Frachioni, Rochester, New York; and Dale R. Breed, Bloomfield, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for generation of nonfiring electrical signals for operation of ejectors in inkjet printheads. Patent no. 9,975,330 issued to David J. Metcalfe, Marion, New York; Douglas D. Darling, Portland, Oregon.; and David A. Mantell, Rochester, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for removing support structure from three-dimensional printed objects using microwave energy. Patent no. 9,975,276 issued to Ron E. Dufort, Rochester, New York; Erwin Ruiz, Rochester, New York; Linn C. Hoover, Webster, New York; David K. Ahl, Rochester, New York; Patrick J. Howe, Fairport, New York; and Andrew W. Hays, Fairport, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Use of a full-width array imaging sensor to measure real-time film thicknesses on film manufacturing equipment. Patent no. 9,976,845 issued to Paul S. Bonino, Ontario, New York; Robert P. Herloski, Webster, New York; and Jason M. LeFevre, Penfield, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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