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Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X business jet, for which United Technologies Corp.’s Aerospace division designed the power system.

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FASANO COMPARES UNITED TECHNOLOGIES-RAYTHEON MERGER TO GE LEAVING FAIRFIELD FOR BOSTON

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he June 9 surprise announcement that United Technologies Corp. plans to merge with Raytheon Co. left officials scrambling to determine what it all means.

While the newly merged company, to be called Raytheon Technologies Corp., will be headquartered in what the firms called

“the greater Boston area” — Raytheon is in Waltham — instead of UTC’s Farmington home, “It’s important to note that nearly all of UTC’s 19,000 employees will remain in Connecticut, with roughly 100 moving to the new headquarters,” said Gov. Ned Lamont.

Under terms of what the firms call “an all-stock merger of equals,” subject to various approvals, UTC shareholders will own about 57 percent of the new com-

pany and shareholders of Raytheon will own 43 percent. UTC will maintain eight of the 15 board seats, with the remainder held by Raytheon.

The combined company will have approximately $74 billion in pro forma 2019 sales.

The combination excludes Otis and Carrier, which are expected to be separated from United Technologies in the first half of 2020 as previously announced. Raytheon plans to consolidate its four businesses into two businesses to be named Intelligence, Space & Airborne Systems and Integrated Defense & Missile Systems.

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40 UNDER FORTY CEREMONY CELEBRATES FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S BRIGHTEST YOUNG TALENT

BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

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orwalk’s LaKota Oaks hosted an array of bright young talent from the corporate, nonprofit, government, education and medical worlds on June 11 with the presentation of the Fairfield County Business Journal’s 15th annual 40 Under Forty awards.

Matt Scott, meteorologist and morning show co-host at Fox 61 News, returned as the event’s emcee for his fourth year and started the evening by joking that he was initially

concerned about whether he could make it to the event. “Fortunately, my schedule has freed up since I am no longer taking the SATs for underprivileged kids in Fairfield County — I’m going to miss those side hustles,” he quipped, drawing both gasps and laughs.

The keynote speaker for the event was Scott Johnson, president of the Mack Media Group in Brookfield and host of “The Mack Talks” weekly podcast. Johnson used his speech to highlight his career trajectory as a serial entrepreneur, starting in screen printing and embroidery design before » » FORTY

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Point Pickup Technologies helps retailers meet delivery needs MAIN OFFICE TELEPHONE 914-694-3600 OFFICE FAX 914-694-3699 EDITORIAL EMAIL bobr@westfairinc.com WRITE TO 701 Westchester Avenue, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604

BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com At the beginning of the decade, Tom Fiorita was running a Greenwich hedge fund and tracking the rise of Amazon. Earlier in his career, Fiorita worked as a Pepsi-Cola district sales manager in the Boston metro area and he was cognizant of the role of logistics and delivery in the consumer goods world.

“Looking at Amazon from 2009 to 2012, we realized it was going to change the landscape of retail and the landscape of delivery, and how delivery was going to change how we all operate,” he recalled.

Fiorita closed his hedge fund in 2012 and focused on consulting while plotting his next career move.

One day, while driving through Greenwich, he realized that many of the traditional brick-and-mortar retailers were not ready to do market share combat with Jeff Bezos’ e-commerce behemoth.

“Amazon had two things the retailers didn’t know very well: distribution and delivery and online ordering, and the ability to showcase their wares on a website,” he said.

Fiorita incorporated Point Pickup Technologies in 2015 with the goal of trying to level the proverbial playing field between Amazon and traditional retailers.

After joining a number of chambers of commerce and conversing with retailers, he realized that he was facing a bigger problem than he anticipated.

“The majority of people who owned the stores were baby boomers and I found a majority of these retail shop owners were not buying into the technology portion of this all happening, both education-wise and investment,” he said. “They all were scared but didn’t know what to do.”

As Fiorita began to build a driver database, he also observed that some of the larger retail chains shared the lack of high-tech savvy when it came to this aspect of logistics technology. He received a surprise cold call from Target, which was planning to turn its stores into distribution centers. The retailer asked Fiorita if he could help with deliveries over the so-called “final mile” between the store and the consumer.

“We were out there recruiting everyday people who were driving a Honda or a Jeep, so then why

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Tom Fiorita, founder and CEO of Point Pickup Technologies, in his Greenwich office. Photo by Phil Hall.

couldn’t we also recruit people who owned cargo vans and 26-foot trucks or tractor-trailers for sameday deliveries?” he continued. “If everything is going to be delivered in two days or less, they are going to have to have the movement and the supply chain is going to change drastically as stores become distribution centers.”

Fiorita accepted Target’s invitation. “Six weeks later, we were helping them move products from their stores to the post office, which then delivered to your house, all under two days,” he said. “Then they asked if we could have some larger vehicles, have our tractors pull their trailers 10 or 15 miles from these new flow centers.”

The Greenwich-headquartered Point Pickup Technologies began to evolve into what Fiorita called a nationwide “enterprise-based B2B2C business.” He noted that his customers “are not the consumers or the local retailers, but enter-

prise-based businesses with hundreds or thousands of stores. We apply our technology through an API connection and we become the de facto delivery platform of standardized capacity in the United States. If you need an everyday person or you need a truck, you come to the platform, plug in and now that we’ve aggregated all of that for you, legally, insurance, quoting, sourcing, track and tracing and payment. All wrapped up in one nice standardized platform.”

Walmart joined Target as a client and Fiorita stated “those two big guys keep us quite busy.”

Smaller retailers and direct-to-consumer entities such as meal-preparation services are also among the clients, but Fiorita has no interest in working with Amazon.

“I am a little bit of an underdog guy and I am building a platform for everybody else but them,” he added. “And my clients are happy that I don’t work with them.”

Fiorita keeps a constant vigil on his driver base, acknowledging competition for drivers from operations such as Uber and Lyft and food delivery services. Fiorita is focused on what he dubbed a “precision-matching technology for the correct driver” while ensuring his drivers are eager for their specific assignments.

“If we have many of the same drivers visiting your store, if we have 80% of the time 15 or 20 of the same drivers, there is an increase in familiarity and responsibility and better performance,” he said.

“We don’t need as many drivers.

We need good drivers doing specific work. Many drivers on our system want to work 10 miles away from where they live and we know the average distance from the stores we do is about five miles. We can build the best technology and the best processes, but if you don’t build the best culture you are going to lose.”

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Nonprofit theater companies bring summertime Shakespeare to regional audiences

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his summer, two local nonprofit theater companies will be offering new productions of Shakespearean plays for Fairfield County audiences.

From July 11-14, Shelton’s Veterans Memorial Park will host the Valley Shakespeare Festival’s production of “Henry VIII.” This is something of an unusual choice, acknowledged Tom Simonetti, the festival’s creator and executive director.

“Henry VIII” is rarely revived and many Shakespeare scholars place it among his least successful works. But Simonetti is up for the challenge.

“It’s our first time doing a history play,” said Simonetti, who launched the Shelton-based Equity theater company in 2013.

“But I decided to go for a history, and out of all of the histories I was going to pick for this town, ‘Henry VIII’ is going to get people downtown. Because if you ask people here, ‘Hey do you know Henry V?’ you get ‘Who?’ Or, ‘Do you know Richard III?’ They’ll say ‘There are three of them?’

But if you say ‘Henry VIII,’ well, everyone knows the wives.”

“Henry VIII” is the third of Valley Shakespeare Festival’s annual offering of three Shakespearean works. The organization presents an early spring “touring” show that plays in different venues across Shelton. “The Merchant of Venice” was this year’s entry, followed by an annual “Shakespeare in the Bar” that plants the Bard’s work in a tavern setting. A unique version of “Two Gentlemen of Verona” starring a pair of actors each taking on nine different roles was staged earlier this month.

“We don’t have our own theater, so our shows can go wherever we need to,” Simonetti said.

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Sebastian Roy as Oberon and Jae Woo as Puck in Shakespeare on the Sound’s 2018 production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Photo via Shakespeare on the Sound.

Do you know Richard III? They’ll say, ‘There are three of them?’

But if you say ‘Henry VIII,’ well, everyone knows the wives.

Tom Simonetti at Veterans Memorial Park where “Henry VIII” is being staged. Photo by Phil Hall.

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ductions for schools, offering a one-hour workshop to explain the plots of the plays and the nuances of the Shakespearean language. Simonetti always enjoys the wonder of the youthful audience.

“They love it,” he exclaimed.

“They do understand it. One of my favorite things I’ve heard in schools was, ‘Wait, when was this play written?’ And I would say 1599 or 1600, depending on what we were doing and I’d follow up with, ‘Does it sound like it?’ And they would say, ‘No! It sounds like it was written today.’ ” Simonetti finds himself frequently streamlining the plays to meet the needs of their settings and contemporary considerations. This year’s version of “The Merchant of Venice” included a pre-show talk that placed the show in a historical perspective and addressed how Shakespeare

viewed the anti-Semitic actions that shaped Shylock’s character.

“A lot of work went into making sure we didn’t whitewash anything too much because you need to see the hurt and the pain,” Simonetti added.

Shakespeare on the Sound is launching its 24th season with a new version of “Twelfth Night” that will be staged from June 20 to July 7 (except on Mondays) at Pinkney Park in Rowayton.

“We get around 11,000 for our 16 performances,” said Claire Kelly, artistic director for the Norwalkheadquartered nonprofit.

“It is very dependent on the weather and the play that is selected.”

Shakespeare on the Sound only stages one play per year. “We mainly do the comedies, tragedies and romance plays,” Kelly continued. “The history plays are a little more difficult and require very large casts. And they are also not as popular as the other shows.”

In addition to the full-length production, Shakespeare on the Sound also stages a half-hour truncated version ahead of the main presentation for what Kelly describes as “kids of all ages.” The nonprofit is also a longtime presence in the region’s elementary, middle and high schools with the 30-minute versions of the show, and has recently ventured into a new effort specifically for this non-theatrical setting.

“This year, we launched a two-person ‘Romeo and Juliet’ focusing on their story,” Kelly stated. “We did a tour for two weeks and I’m pleased to say it was a huge success.”

This new “Romeo and Juliet” was also an interactive effort, with students recruited to play the supporting characters and ad-lib their reactions to the lovers’ quandary. “The scenes were performed around them,” Kelly noted. “They were active participants in the creation, rather than watching it passively.”

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THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Free service is a slippery slope. Give customers an alternative. Make sure your service terms are spelled out up-front. Standardize terms and enforce them with staff and customers. Consider a restocking fee as protection from the handling costs.

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Check what’s in the written policies given to customers at the start of a project. Is it clear what is covered and what is chargeable? Back up to the quote or estimate you provide as part of your proposal to take on additional work.

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and Pratt & Whitney to form the four businesses of Raytheon Technologies.

Collins maintains offices in Danbury and Mayor Mark Boughton reacted to the news by lamenting on Twitter: “This is not good news for CT, or Danbury.”

The merger is expected to close in the first half of 2020, following completion

by United Technologies of the previously announced separation of its Otis and Carrier businesses. The timing of the separation of Otis and Carrier is not expected to be affected by the proposed merger and remains on track for completion in the first half of 2020, according to the company. The merger is intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

“Today is an exciting and transformational day for our companies, and one that brings with it tremendous opportunity for our future success. Raytheon Technologies will continue a legacy of innovation with an expanded aerospace and defense portfolio sup-

The New York Air National Guard’s MQ-9 Reaper, for which United Technologies developed the DB-110 airborne reconnaissance system.

ported by the world’s most dedicated workforce,” said Raytheon Chairman and CEO Tom Kennedy. “With our enhanced capabilities, we will deliver value to our customers by anticipating and addressing their most complex challenges, while delivering significant value to shareowners.”

“The combination of United Technologies and Raytheon will define the future of aerospace and defense,” said United Technologies Chairman and CEO Greg Hayes. “Our two companies have iconic brands that share a long history of innovation, customer focus and proven execution.

By joining forces, we will have

unsurpassed technology and expanded R&D capabilities that will allow us to invest through business cycles and address our customers’ highest priorities. Merging our portfolios will also deliver cost and revenue synergies that will create long-term value for our customers and shareowners.”

Although the majority of UTC employees will apparently remain in Connecticut, the merger is still being viewed as something of a black eye for Lamont, who campaigned on his skills as a business owner.

Parallels to General Electric leaving Fairfield for Boston less than three years ago, during Gov. Dannel Malloy’s term, have been voiced by

various observers, including Republican Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano, who called the announcement “deja vu.”

Republican state Sen. Tony Hwang, whose district includes parts of Fairfield, Westport, Weston, Easton and Newtown, said the deal is “reminiscent” of the GE move. “It’s a gut punch — a tremendous loss,” he said.

“It’s another public relations black eye for our state and for Connecticut’s reputation as a difficult place to run a business.

“UTC is synonymous with Connecticut. This jarring announcement from arguably our best-known, highest-profile business has got to serve as an overdue wakeup call to the governor and to the Democrat-controlled state Legislature. UTC’s announcement will have a negative impact on ancillary businesses in Connecticut as well, not to mention the negative philanthropic impact this will have in our communities.

We saw this happen after GE’s announcement. We’ve got to change course. We’ve got to make stability and predict-

ability our priorities. And we have got to stop punishing businesses of all sizes in our state.”

“I’ve spoken directly with Greg Hayes and made it clear that Connecticut will always be open should things change, as they often do,” Lamont said. “This serves as a reminder that we live in an increasingly competitive economy, domestically and internationally. As such, it’s critical we invest in education, workforce development and our transportation infrastructure to stay competitive.”

Lamont added on June 11 that UTC will make 1,000 new hires at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut over the “next few years” and that Otis will remain in Connecticut “upon spinoff and they are already hiring new employees for their headquarters in Farmington.”

“Anytime there is a merger, it understandably creates anxiety,” said Lamont’s fellow Democrat, U.S. Rep. John B. Larson. “We have been assured by UTC that their manufacturing base in Connecticut will remain strong, helped by the efforts

of the Connecticut delegation in Washington and Gov. Lamont in Connecticut to bolster our state’s defense manufacturing ecosystem.

“I will continue to work with Governor Lamont and the rest of the Connecticut delegation, as we await further briefings from UTC. UTC’s manufacturing base is not only strong, but it will remain in Connecticut. As we await more information, our No. 1 concern is UTC employees. We will be reaching out to them as they are understandably anxious about what effects this will have on the workforce and will do anything we can to support them.”

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, another Connecticut Democrat, expressed concern.

“This huge potential merger raises very sweeping and serious questions and doubts about its impact on the Connecticut workforce and economy, as well as our national security and defense,” Blumenthal, who is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said. “I will demand answers immediately and publicly.”

Hello Hollywood

CONNECTICUT MAKES OVERTURES TO COMPANIES RETHINKING FILMING IN GEORGIA

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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onnecticut is making pitches to three media companies to relocate their film and television productions to the Nutmeg State as they consider exiting Georgia after it passed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation.

Georgia’s “fetal heartbeat” bill makes it illegal to have an abortion once a heartbeat is detected in the womb, which happens around six weeks.

In letters to the heads of Netflix, Disney and AMC, Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz wrote that they support their opposition to laws that curb women’s reproductive rights, while also noting that Connecticut has “nationally competitive production tax incentives” that they believe are good fits for such media companies.

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The letters — addressed to Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger and AMC President and CEO Josh Sapan — also note the growing number of film, TV and digital media companies that have relocated and expanded in Connecticut over the last 15 years, including Blue Sky Studios, NBCUniversal (sports group and syndicated television), CBS Sports, ITVAmerica, ESPN, WWE and A&E. The governor and lieutenant governor also encouraged the media firms to contact Connecticut Office of Film, TV & Digital Media Director George Norfleet.

Although the companies have yet to publicly comment on Connecticut’s invitations, Iger told Reuters that it would be “very difficult” for Disney to continue filming in Georgia if the bill takes effect.

“I think many people who work for us will not want to

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work there and we will have to heed their wishes in that regard,” he said.

Sarandos issued a statement saying that Netflix has “many women working on productions in Georgia, whose rights, along with millions of others, will be severely restricted by this law. It’s why we will work with the ACLU and others to fight it in court. Given the legislation has not yet been implemented, we’ll continue to film there, while also supporting partners and artists who choose not to.”

Among the movies and shows that have been filmed in Georgia are several of Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe entries, “Stranger Things” and “Ozark” on Netflix, and “The Walking Dead” on AMC. Hollywood productions injected some $2.7 billion into Georgia’s economy in 2017, according to the governor’s office.

A scene from the 2018 Disney-distributed film “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” which was partly filmed in Georgia.

Connecticut budget finished, but work may just be starting on outstanding issues

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onnecticut’s $43.4 billion, two-year budget may have been completed by the Legislature’s June 5 deadline, but a number of other issues remain unresolved, and it is unclear as to how many of them will remain in limbo until the General Assembly officially convenes again on Feb. 5, 2020.

Gov. Ned Lamont has called for a number of special sessions this calendar year, with expectations that legislators will return to weigh such issues as electronic tolls on the state’s highways, the settlement of a 2015 lawsuit filed by the Connecticut Hospital Association over the state’s controversial hospital tax and possibly the issue of state-sanctioned gambling.

The budget, which passed the House by a 86-65 margin, with five Democrats joining all Republicans in opposition, and by the Senate by a 20-16 vote, with a pair of Democrats joining all Republicans in voting against it, is still being debated by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz maintain that the budget makes significant progress in stabilizing the state’s fixed costs, does not increase income or sales tax rates on anyone, invests more money into education and workforce development, and does not cut municipal aid to towns and cities.

“The governor’s budget increases income taxes on small business owners,” Republican Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano said. “It increases the tax rate on digital downloads, ridesharing services and alcohol.

It expands the sales tax, adding a new tax to things like prepared foods sold in grocery stores and fast food restaurants, soda, safety apparel, parking and more.

It puts a new tax on plastic bags. It creates new car registration fees. It increases business filing fees. It counts on $50 million in ‘fee increases’ that have yet to even be identified.”

Among the tax changes, digital downloads, dry cleaning, parking and interior design, previously exempt from taxation, will be taxed at the standard 6.35 percent rate. The state Office of Financial Analysis said such a move will raise $27.5 million in the first year of the budget and $37.1 million in the second year.

The sales tax on prepared meals and beverages, which would apply to restaurants, caterers, prepared meals at grocery stores and beverages that are dispensed at bars and soda fountains, are set to rise 1 percentage point to 7.35 percent.

A 10 percent fee on single-use plastic bags provided at the point of sale will be applied until June 30, 2021, when such bags will be banned.

“The reality is the governor’s budget relies on $1.8 billion in new revenue,” Fasano

Connecticut, Illinois attorneys general probe data breach at Westchester-based AMCA

the $24 billion in savings we are already providing through the SEBAC 2017 agreement, we have indicated our willingness to consider ‘win-win’ changes, including the pension funding proposal included in the budget. We don’t consider it unreasonable for the budget to assume the parties will agree to this change.”

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association also criticized the state government’s activities during the legislative session. CEO Joe Brennan cited two measures that he said “hit the state’s smallest companies particularly hard.” They are the paid family leave medical bill and the minimum wage increase.

With the former, employers must offer paid leave

to their workers of up to 12 weeks at 90 percent of their compensation, with the program to be paid via a 0.5 percent tax on wages of employees, subject to later revisions to meet the program’s funding needs, as of 2022. The state’s minimum hourly wage of $10.10 will gradually be increased in stages until it reaches $15 by mid-2023.

“The paid family and medical leave bill was crafted in a way that makes it the most expansive in the country,” Brennan noted. “Among other things, it applies to businesses with as few as one employee, something no other state mandates.”

Lamont appears determined to push for electronic tolls, with no more than 50 tolling gantries on Interstates 84, 91, 95 and parts of Route 15 (The Merritt Parkway), as well as the creation of a Connecticut Transportation Commission that would set toll rates for various vehicles during peak and off-peak times. The governor and fellow Democrats maintain that would raise some $800 million in annual revenue.

Republicans oppose tolls, favoring their Prioritize Progress plan, which bypasses tolls in favor of $684.6 million to $863 million of annual bonding over the next nine years for transportation projects, along with the continuation of Special Tax Obligation bonds for the regular Department of Transportation capital program and a hard cap of $2 billion on annual general obligation bonds.

Resolution of the hospital tax lawsuit seems imminent. A tentative agreement was announced last month for the lawsuit, filed by the Connecticut Hospital Association, which argued among other things that the tax was unconstitutional. Financial terms of the agreement have not been announced. Indications are that hospitals would still pay about $500 million a year over the next two years, significantly less than they have since the tax went into effect in 2011. Lamont and the CHA said they expected a formal agreement to be announced soon.

On the gambling front, the governor has said that the state is trying to find a way to allow sports betting and internet gambling throughout the state without risking its 25 percent share of slot machine revenues from Connecticut’s two tribal casinos.

The failure of an eleventh-hour bid by the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes and the city of Bridgeport to open a casino in that city further underscores the complicated factors in expanding gambling in Connecticut. A resolution this year may be difficult.

A plan to legalize recreational marijuana for adults, which once appeared to have the support necessary for passage for much of the session, came to no avail.

Supporters have indicated that a constitutional amendment legalizing the product may show up on next year’s ballot.

12 million patients of Quest Diagnostics and 7.7 million Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) patients.

The breach occurred between Aug. 1, 2018, and March 30, 2019, but was not publicly disclosed until June 3 by Quest Diagnostics, although the company said it first heard of the breach from AMCA of Elmsford on May 14.

The attorneys general

sent letters to American Medical Collection Agency, Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp seeking the total number of patients impacted by the breach, as well as the specific number of Connecticut and Illinois residents that were affected by the breach. They are also requesting data on the categories of personal information that might have been compromised,

as well as information as to how the companies plan to inform those affected and prevent future data breaches.

The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James is conducting an independent inquiry into the matter. The attorneys general of Michigan, Minnesota and North Carolina are also pursuing their own probes.

From left: Len Fasano and Gov. Ned Lamont

continued. “The Democrat budget is also out of balance, as it counts on over $450 million in labor savings yet to be agreed upon in concept, let alone achieved.”

The $450 million is in reference to Lamont seeking permission from the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) to refinance contributions into the pension fund for state retirees, which would be the second such refinancing in three years.

“We take issue with Sen. Fasano’s claim that it is imprudent or improper for the budget to assume pension funding savings,” said SEBAC Chief Investigator Daniel E. Livingston. “While we have made clear that we are not open to a penny of further concessions beyond

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onnecticut Attorney General William Tong has teamed with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on an investigation into the data breach at Westchester Countybased American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) that could impact the personal information of nearly

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In Brief RBS Stamford HQ snapped up by Rubenstein Partners for $163M

The RBS building in Stamford.

Royal Bank of Scotland’s troubled existence at 600 Washington Blvd. in Stamford is likely to change, as Philadelphia real estate investment adviser Rubenstein Partners LP has bought the 12-story, approximately 450,000-square-foot office building for $163 million.

“Our 12-year lease term demonstrates our commitment to Stamford and we believe that remaining in this building best serves our employees and our clients,” said Paul Stevelman, head of U.S., NatWest Markets, formerly RBS, Corporate & Institutional Banking.

He added that the company’s U.S. sales and trading operations in the building “remain a core part of our business, providing our clients with access to the U.S. dollar markets across currencies, rates and financing.”

Under the RBS banner, the company laid off several hundred workers over the past four years.

Built in 2009 to serve as the U.S. headquarters of RBS, 600 Washington Blvd. is in downtown Stamford’s central business district and is approximately 85% leased.

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UBS and Bank of America.

Rubenstein Partners plans to convert underutilized areas within the building into additional office space.

“We were able to leverage our familiarity with the market to secure and finalize the acquisition,” said Rubenstein Partners Regional Director Robert Andrews.

“Based on recent activity, Rubenstein Partners is also confident that Stamford is poised to strengthen in the coming years and we are pleased to add one of the premier office assets within the market to our growing portfolio.”

SMIRNOFF CELEBRATES STONEWALL UPRISING WITH PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN

Diageo’s Smirnoff vodka brand is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in New York City — considered to be the launch of the gay rights movement — with a promotional campaign that includes video advertising, event marketing and special edition labeling.

The Welcome Home campaign will be aimed at the participants expected to travel to New York City for pride celebrations later this month. Smirnoff is produc-

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ing a series of videos with transgender actor Laverne Cox (“Orange is the New Black”) that will be shown on the brand’s social media channels and at LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark International Airport.

The brand will also produce a pop-up shop called House of Pride commemorating the LGBT expe-

rience that will be staged in Manhattan from June 26-28 with “Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness making a guest appearance.

Smirnoff is also creating a special float for the June 30 Pride March in New York with “Dancing Queen” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Alyssa Edwards dressed as Lady Liberty.

Smirnoff will issue limited-edition Pride bottles of its No. 21 vodka with the brand label replaced with “Welcome” in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Mandarin.

While those promotional bottles will not be available in retail channels, the brand will re-release its Smirnoff No. 21 “Love Wins” bottles for retail purchase. The brand pledged to donate $1 for every bottle made to the Human Rights Campaign, a nonprofit advocating for LGBT rights, with the goal of totaling nearly $1.5 million by 2021.

Jay Sethi, vice president for Smirnoff at Norwalkbased Diageo North America, said, “While 85% of LGBTQIA+ consumers want their community represented in brand campaigns, only 12.6% of marketers actually include them in their annual media planning.”

CONNECTICUT BREWERY EMPLOYMENT LEAPS OVER LAST EIGHT YEARS

Driven mainly by craft breweries, Connecticut’s brewing industry has dramatically grown over the past eight years, according to the state Department of Labor.

Even with no large commercial breweries, employment grew from fewer than 15 in the first quarter of 2010 to 780 in December 2018, representing 63 businesses. The state said the increase is similar to that seen nationwide, where employment has risen from fewer than 25,000 in the first quarter of 2010 to 81,180 in September 2018.

“This has been helpful in a mature, slower-growing state like Connecticut,” wrote Labor Department Associate Economist Lincoln S. Dyer in the new issue of The Connecticut Economic Digest, a joint publication of the agency and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.

Dyer noted the average weekly wages for Connecticut’s craft brewery industry — including

microbreweries, brewpubs, regional craft breweries and contract brewing companies — were $573 in the third quarter last year, compared with $834 at the national level.

Dyer said a preponderance of part-time hours at small taprooms was the main factor in the disparity.

It is also possible that an adult recreational cannabis law could result in a similar employment increase like the 2012 craft beer law change that spurred the brewery figures, Dyer wrote, “perhaps resulting in even more job gains off a zero base. This could provide a potential new growing and taxable industry for Connecticut’s mature economy (only seven recreational states so far) and an alternative for the adults who don’t drink alcohol.

“This industry has many cross-pollinating attributes as well,” he continued, “linking to other industries, such as bakers, farmers, greenhouses, laboratories and wellness centers. Both of these trending industries seem to attract a younger demographic.”

In Brief TRIBES’ LAST-MINUTE PROPOSAL FOR BRIDGEPORT CASINO FAILS

An eleventh hour bid by Bridgeport to partner with the state’s two tribal casino owners to build a gambling complex in that city has failed.

The Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes, which respectively operate the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, teamed with Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim in a last-minute drive to push through legislation that would give the tribes $100 million in city and state funding toward building the $350 million project.

That deal — proposed as an amendment that state Sen. Dennis Bradley, D-Bridgeport, attached to the casino expansion bill in the General Assembly — also would have allowed the tribes to go forward with their plans to build a $300 million casino, Tribal Winds, in East Windsor to compete with the $900 million MGM

Springfield that opened last year, as well as the right to develop up to three other “entertainment zone” operations with sports wagering in other communities.

MGM, which has long desired to open its own $675 million gambling complex in Bridgeport, had no comment.

Although Gov. Ned Lamont had expressed interest in working with the tribes in Bridgeport earlier this year — a notion rejected by the tribes, as it would have required working alongside MGM — his administration discouraged lawmakers from approving the new gambling complex during the Legislature’s regular session.

“This eleventh hour proposal has not been fully vetted or reviewed, and … it’s not in the public’s best interest to take up this matter,” according to a Lamont spokesperson. “It puts the state at increased and immediate litigation risk from multiple parties.”

On June 7, Lamont indi-

cated that he favored brokering a deal between the tribes and Bridgeport in time for next year’s legislative session. The governor described the consummation of such an agreement between the state, tribes and Bridgeport as being “at the 5-yard line.”

CONNECTICUT’S CREDIT QUALITY STILL NEAR BOTTOM IN NATION

Connecticut’s credit quality is 46th in the nation, according to a report by Hartford-based global investment management firm Conning.

The company’s State of the States municipal credit research report uses 13 credit indicators to compare state credit quality and assign a ranking. Connecticut, which ranks among the bottom 10 in nine of the 13 categories, finished 44th six months ago and was 46th one year ago.

The state was 42nd in personal income growth and population growth, 48th in both employment growth

and economic debt per personal income; 49th in gross domestic product (GDP) growth and 50th in debt per capita. It placed fifth in median household income and fourth in GDP per capita.

The only New England state to finish behind Connecticut was Rhode Island, at 47. New Hampshire placed seventh, followed by Massachusetts (23rd), Maine (37th) and Vermont (45th).

The top five states were Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Colorado and North Dakota.

Three primary challenges — liquidity, expenditures exceeding inflation and a lack of general fund reserves — remain a significant hurdle for several states.

The report found that several states are facing significant infrastructure spending and pension obligations that may challenge their fiscal stability should an economic downturn arrive.

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40 Under Forty

Top row, from left: Laura Zap, John Corraro, Elisabeth Marrocolla, Katherine Russian, Angela Wong, Michelle Coletti, Eddie Martinez, Charles Rocco, Kate Dischino, Thomas Cingari Jr, Christian Keane, Godiva Cadena, Oliver Page, Suobo Richards, Josh Weinshank, Andy Cabell, Amanda Meeson, Brian Higgins, Roger Chappuis, Peter McSherry, Roberta Rich, Angelica Gorrio, Erick Russell and Joshua Marcus, M.D. Bottom row, from left: Raya Ward, Amanda Almonte, Marisa MacLean, Rhonda Klein, M.D., Kelli Meyer, Sasha Collins, Erin Mercede, Samantha Mauro, Shannon Malkin Daniels, Jackie Essex, Emily Anne Scalise, Chloe Richland, Robyn Goldenberg and Katia Garcon. Not pictured: Kevin Caskin and Evan Cygler. Photos by Sebastián Flores.

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expanding into signage and vehicle wraps, noting his corporate focus “evolved to fit the demand of the consumer and we never lost sight that we needed them in order to succeed.” When Johnson wanted to pursue digital marketing, he became dissatisfied with the agencies he had hired and opted to create his own, eventually selling off his other business lines to focus on this pursuit.

“Entrepreneurship is a lonely road and I commend anyone daring enough to take it willingly,” he said. “But know this: although you are alone, it is about anything but you. You learn from those around you, solve their problems and inevitably you’ll solve your own.”

This year’s event included a new minimalist twist: the honorees were asked to describe themselves in speeches consisting only of three words. Dr. Rhonda Klein of Modern Dermatology in Westport declared, “Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen.” Christian Keane of Gartner unfolded a

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From top: Matt Scott and Scott Johnson.

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large paper and gave a Jack Benny-worthy pause before announcing, “Man few words.” Katia Garcon of House of Katia provoked applause with her sassy three-word announcement, “Boss ladies rule.” And after Beverly Balaz, president of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, introduced Charles Rocco of Rocco & Associates Wealth Management, he turned around to Balaz and surprised her with his threeword speech of “Thank you Beverly.”

This year’s 40 Under Forty honorees are: Amanda Almonte, 39, director of At-HomeCare of CT LLC in Bethel; Andy Cabell, 33, owner of Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Danbury; Godiva Cadena, 39, Bank Secrecy Act manager at Union Savings Bank in Danbury; Kevin Caskin, 36, vice president and senior market manager at People’s United Bank in Southport; Roger Chappuis, 33, director of information technology at Family & Children’s Aid in Danbury; Thomas Cingari Jr., 34, supervisor of dairy and produce, digital commerce

Entrepreneurship is a lonely road and I commend anyone daring enough to take it willingly.

But know this: although you are alone, it is about anything but you.

You learn from those around you, solve their problems and inevitably you’ll solve your own.

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and retail technology at ShopRite Grade A Markets Inc. in Norwalk; Michelle Coletti, 39, director of development at LMC, a Lennar Company, in Stamford; Sasha Collins, 30, youth trauma specialist and Camp Hope America-Connecticut coordinator at The Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport.

Also honored were John Corraro, 26, financial planner at Barnum Financial Group in Shelton; Evan Cygler, 31, director of special projects at Miller Motorcars in Greenwich; Kate Dischino, 38, vice president of emergency programs at Americares in Stamford; Jackie Essex, 38, registered nurse at Greenwich Hospital; Katia Garcon, 37, founder and president of House of Katia in Norwalk; Robyn Goldenberg, 31, director of marketing and business development at Strategy Leaders in Norwalk; Angelica Gorrio, 39, director and owner of Marinera CT in Stamford; Brian Higgins, 37, founder and CEO of Aditum in Norwalk; Christian Keane, 39, group vice president of strategy and corporate development at Gartner in

40 Under Forty Stamford; Dr. Rhonda Klein, 39, partner and co-founder at Modern Dermatology in Westport; Marisa MacLean, 30, founder and publisher of Westport Lifestyle in Westport; Shannon Malkin Daniels, 39, founder and CEO of encaptiv in Stamford; and Dr. Joshua Marcus, 36, endovascular neurosurgeon at Western CT Health Network/ Nuvance Health in Danbury.

The honorees also included Elisabeth Marrocolla, 32, head of children and teen services at the Darien Library; Eddie Martinez, 35, founder and president of TOP Station in Bridgeport; Samantha Mauro, 31, owner of Whiskey Barrel in Stratford; Peter McSherry, 35, vice president of digital analytics at Epsilon in Wilton; Amanda Meeson, 39, executive director of Sterling House Community Center in Stratford; Erin Mercede, 34, director of leadership programs at the Bridgeport Regional Business Council; Kelli Meyer, 32, director of campus activities and civic engagement at the University of Bridgeport; Oliver Page, 39, principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP in Stamford; Roberta Rich, 39, vice president and market leader at Bank of America in Greenwich; Suobo Richards, 39, president and chief operating officer at Service After Service in Shelton; Chloe Richland, 36, associate at Wilson Elser in Stamford; Charles Rocco, 31, president and CEO at Rocco & Associates Wealth Management Inc. in Fairfield; and Erick Russell, 31, associate at Pullman & Comley LLC in Bridgeport.

Awards were also presented to Katherine Russian, 39, director of business develop-

ment at Lentner LLC in Wilton; Emily Anne Scalise, 28, director of operations and business development at NicholsMD of Greenwich; Raya Ward, 35, general manager at Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop in Darien; Josh Weinshank; 37, partner and leader of Cramer & Anderson’s Fairfield County Trust and Estate Planning and Administration Group at Cramer & Anderson LLP in Ridgefield; Angela Wong, 35, events and development director at CityCenter Danbury; and Laura Zap, 36, director of conference planning at LaKota Oaks in Norwalk.

This year’s event was presented by Westfair Communications, publisher of the Westchester and Fairfield County Business Journals, with the UConn School of Business as a Silver sponsor. Bronze sponsorship was provided by Deloitte, Yale New Haven Health Greenwich Hospital, Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, Blossom Flower and the City of Norwalk. Support for the event was provided by Audi of Danbury and BMW of Darien. Chamber sponsorship for the event was provided by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Business Council of Fairfield County, Darien Chamber of Commerce, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce and Wilton Chamber of Commerce.

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3. Gregory Zap and Laura Zap. 4. From left: Arlyne Russo, Joe Rocco, Charles Rocco, Ken Meagher and Beth Meagher.

5. From left: Brandon Oldham, Brian A. Clarke Jr and Leigh Ann Lengyel.

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7. From left: Sarah Pandourski, Josh Weinshank and Alice Meenan.

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10. From left: Neil Jain, Ellen Testa, Jessica Mauro, Michelle Giacobbe, Samantha Mauro and Jose Tiago.

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HEALTH CARE FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL

Urgent care centers and virtual visits help avoid unnecessary trips to the ER

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ccording to the CDC, visits to hospital emergency rooms in the U.S. reached about 137 million in 2015.

Nationwide, 9% of patients who visit emergency rooms are admitted to the hospital, which suggests that many patients seek care for maladies that can be treated elsewhere. This represents a huge drain on hospital services and the ability of physicians to treat actual life-threatening emergency cases.

Since hospitals run 24/7, and two-thirds of all ER visits occur outside of business hours, patients with nonlife-threatening ailments divert resources from emergencies that need to be tended to first.

And, nearly 25 percent of ER visitors waited four or more hours to be treated and many health insurance programs impose high deductibles for ER visits.

The New York State Department of Health determined that of the state’s 7 million annual

Patients with nonlifethreatening ailments divert resources from emergencies that need to be tended to first.

ER visits many could have been dealt with in a different, less-costly primary or preventive-care setting.

In a 2018 industry white paper, The Urgent Care Association (UCA) stated that our nation’s health and health care delivery processes are at a time of unprecedented change in clinical practice and policy. Health care spending has escalated to 17.8% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product — a reportedly unsustainable cost that continues to climb. It went on to say that urgent care

medicine has experienced meteoric growth across our country (an $18 billion industry). UCA estimates the reported number of urgent care centers in the U.S. to be approximately 7,639 as of its mid-2017 count totals.

When visiting an urgent care center isn’t an option, a virtual visit could be.

Virtual visits provide access to quick, convenient health care when and where you choose. Patients with nonemergency symptoms (such as allergies, nausea, pink eye, sore throat, acne,

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fever, constipation, etc.) can access on demand, high-quality care 24/7 using this service via their desktop or mobile app. You will connect with a board-certified physician in real time to receive a diagnosis, treatment plan and prescription as needed.

Nadine Cohen, M.D., FAAP, FACP of CareMount Medical is board certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. She is based at CareMount Medical’s Thornwood urgent care center. She can be reached at 914-242-1370.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITER | By Anthony J. Enea

Is it time to have the long-term care planning talk with your parents?

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consulted with a 92-year-old who had never executed a Last Will and Testament and/or any other form of estate or long-term care planning. I asked her why she waited so long to see an attorney and she stated that, “I’ve been very busy the last 91 years.”

While it is true that life often seems to pass by at lighting speed, I still believe that in 91 or so years she could have (and should have) found an hour or so to consult with an attorney.

When I looked across the table at the client’s daughter, she shrugged and said that she had been asking her to do it for at least 20 years.

For many, approaching a parent about whether or not they have done estate and or long-term planning can

be an uncomfortable and intimidating task. As a practicing attorney for almost 35 years, I know some parents never discuss their personal finances and planning with their children. It is something they feel is no one’s business. However, I also know that this can often be quite unfortunate for both the parent(s) and the child(ren).

The lack of knowledge about the parent’s finances often becomes problematic especially if a parent is taken ill, rendered incapacitated and/or unexpectedly passes away. Under said circumstances, the family is often hampered in its ability to gather the necessary financial information and documents to apply for Medicaid, and/or take the necessary steps to protect

one’s assets from the cost of long-term care. Additionally, when the parent passes away, children are often left scampering to try and piece together information relevant to the decedent’s finances for the requisite estate and tax filings.

If a child is unsure as to whether the parent has done any planning it is best for the child to raise the issue with the parent. The child can directly ask the parent whether or not he or she has done any longterm care planning and if not, recommend that they consult with an experienced elder law attorney.

However, if this approach is not effective, the child(ren) may need to resort to a more creative approach.

Some of the tactics used by children that have helped

their parents include: • Taking steps to educate one’s parent(s) about the advantages of engaging in long-term care planning.

This can include providing them with articles about the cost of long-term care (nursing homes/home care), the use of a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust to protect assets from said cost and Medicaid eligibility requirements. It is not unusual for a parent to be poorly informed about the devastating impact that long-term care costs can have on his or her finances if they are unable to become eligible for Medicaid. These articles are available at www.esslawfirm.com.

• Inquire with your family and friends about the issues they have faced when a parent and/or grandpar-

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This is especially relevant if they have a family member that needs home care and/ or nursing home care. Share these stories with one’s parent. There is nothing better than real-life stories from a member of one’s family or friends to motivate a parent into taking action.

• Offer to pay for the parent’s initial consultation with the elder law attorney.

I have found that in some instances children who are willing to finance the cost of the consultation, and in some cases even pay for the planning, can help a parent who is reluctant to spend for a plan. This would, of course, require the consent of the parent.

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engage in long-term care planning, such as creating and funding a Medicaid trust, gifting of assets and/or purchasing longterm care insurance (if insurance is an available option), a step that could prove to be very helpful in the event of the parents’ incapacity is to have the parent execute a Durable General Power of Attorney with broad provisions that allow the agent to engage in Medicaid/long-term care planning for the parents.

Anthony J. Enea, Esq. is the managing member of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP with offices in White Plains and Somers, New York. He is chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Senior Lawyers Section. He can be reached at a.enea@ esslawfirm.com.

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Good Things FAIRFIELD MUSEUM WINS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Laurie Gianotti of CT DEEP, left, presents the Laurie Gianotti, CT DEEP presents award to Patricia Sesto, NRVT award to Patricia Sesto.

Heidi DeWyngaert

BANKWELL CHIEF LENDING OFFICER RETIRES

RIDGEFIELD RESIDENT RECEIVES GREENWAYS COUNCIL VOLUNTEER AWARD The Connecticut Greenways Council commended eight individuals and two nonprofit organizations that have made significant contributions to the promotion, development and enhancement of Greenways — linear open space in Connecticut — and designated a new state Greenway at a ceremony in Stratton Brook State Park in Simsbury.

Patricia Sesto of Ridgefield was the recipient of Connecticut Greenways Council’s Volunteer Award. A founding member of the Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail and serving as president of its board of directors, Sesto’s vision of the nonprofit NRVT is to build, beautify and maintain a 30-mile, 10-foot wide, multiuse trail from Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, passing through Wilton, Ridgefield and Redding and terminating at Rogers Park in Danbury.

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced that the Fairfield Museum and History Center is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for the exhibition An American Story: Finding Home in Fairfield County.

A series of photographic portraits and biographical narratives, An American Story

honored the centennial of the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants. The exhibition shared how eight refugees and immigrants from Cambodia, Congo, Cuba, Hungary, India, Rwanda and Syria rebuilt their lives in Fairfield County and created a sense of home. Originally displayed from Feb. 8 to June 23, 2018, An American Story will make an

October 2020 appearance at the Greenwich Historical Society’s Museum Galleries, open Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

The Fairfield Museum and History Center and Museum Shop, located at 370 Beach Road, is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 203-2591598 or visit Fairfieldhistory.org.

ANTINOZZI ASSOCIATES WELCOMES ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS

AQUARION WATER COMPANY CELEBRATES WINNERS On June 1 Aquarion Water Company in Bridgeport announced the winners of the ninth annual Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards at a ceremony held at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. This year’s business, nonprofit, communications and adult winners received a $2,500 grant to the environmental nonprofit of their choice. The winning student received a $1,000 prize. The winners included: • Large Business: PSEG, Bridgeport.

• Nonprofit: Trust for Public Land, New Haven.

• Communications Organization: Yale Environment 360, New Haven.

• Communications Individual: Dr. Mitch Wagener, Danbury.

• Adult: Mary Hogue, Fairfield. Sustainable Fairfield County, a multitown organization which helps communities reduce their environmental impacts in affordable, impactful ways.

• Student: Raina Jain, Riverside.

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Heidi DeWyngaert will retire from her role as executive vice president, chief lending officer at Bankwell, a job she has held for the last 15 years. DeWyngaert’s retirement was announced by Chris Gruseke, Bankwell CEO, at the recent annual shareholders meeting.

She will remain with the bank through yearend and will help coordinate an effective transition as Bankwell begins a search for an addition to its executive team.

With more than 40 years of commercial real estate and commercial banking experience, DeWyngaert managed the company’s loan portfolio since the bank’s early days as The Bank of New Canaan. She was chief architect of the plan to move the bank away from its roots as a traditional small-town residential lender and to develop strategies to expand the bank’s commercial banking capabilities. Joining the bank in 2004 with a balance sheet of only $70 million, she oversaw a transformation which resulted in a loan portfolio totaling nearly $1.6 billion today.

DeWyngaert received her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and her MBA from American University.

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and Jacob Javits Convention Center. Her accomplishments include winning the Gina Pisano Ricci Award, presented to a woman graduate of the New York Institute of Technology where she received her Bachelor of Architecture degree, being shortlisted for the Hamburg Hybrid Housing Competition and she was subsequently published in MARK magazine and awarded First place in the District 8 Building Officials Competition.

Rosenthal has previous experience as an interior design CAD drafter for Baltimore Design Center in New York and subsequently as an architectural designer for Fletcher Thompson. He graduated from SUNY Delhi in 2014 with a degree in architectural design and building.

For the past 63 years, Antinozzi Associates has designed educational, municipal, corporate and mixed-use facilities.

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Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial 99 East Elm Properties LLC, Greenwich, contractor for 99 East Elm Properties LLC. Present detached garage at 99 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,500.

Filed April 2019.

99 East Elm Properties LLC, Greenwich, contractor for 99 East Elm Properties LLC. Present two-family duplex dwelling at 99 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $23,500. Filed April 2019.

Action Demolition Inc., Southington, contractor for 53 Edgewater Drive LLC. Present dwelling at 53 Edgewater Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed April 2019.

Archadeck, Stamford, contractor for Michael Nusbaum and Patte W. Nusbaum. Replace existing deck at 86 Indian Harbor Drive, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $30,000.

Filed April 2019.

Builder Atelier Development Corp., Ridgefield, contractor for 576 Round Hill Rd LLC. Present two-story cottage at 576 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed April 2019.

Burning Tree Country Club, Greenwich, contractor for Burning Tree Country Club. Install seasonal tents at 120 Perkins Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed April 2019.

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Dinglelook LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Dinglelook LLC. Build a new single-family dwelling at 156 Overlook Drive, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $3,000,000.

Filed April 2019.

Polyanskyy, Kostyan, Old Greenwich, contractor for Kostyan Polyanskyy. Present single-family dwelling at 40 Havemeyer Lane, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000.

Filed April 2019.

Aqua Pool Patio, Greenwich, contractor for Matthew Cantlow. Construct swimming pool and safety barrier at 14 Cedarwood Drive, Riverside. Estimated cost: $112,000. Filed April 2019.

Gattinella, Marianne, Greenwich, contractor for Marianne Gatinnella. Replace 28 window and, required egress windows to comply at 25 Georgetown North, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $41,000. Filed April 2019.

EOT Development LLC, Greenwich, contractor for 179 N. Maple Ave. Build a new dwelling with finished basement and rear deck at 179 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000,000. Filed April 2019.

RS Granoff Architects, Greenwich, contractor for Richard Granoff. Build new single-family dwelling with one-car garage, rear sundeck and screened porch, at 8 Eggleston Lane, Riverside.

Estimated cost: $1,575,000.

Filed April 2019.

Cebulski Construction Company Inc., Bridgeport, contractor for Greenwich Academy. Renovate kitchen and perform minor interior modifications at 100 Maple Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed April 2019.

Gerasimovic B & Kobl, Greenwich, contractor for Gerasimovic B & Kobl. Remove the wall between kitchen and dining area at 6 Garden Place, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed April 2019.

Ralph Longo Construction Corp., Old Greenwich, contractor for 22 Angus Lane LLC. Present single-family dwelling at 22 Angus Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $26,880. Filed April 2019.

Cebulski, James J., Bridgeport, contractor for Greenwich Academy. Perform an interior demolition at 96 Maple Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $52,000. Filed April 2019.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Greenwich Land Trust.

Prepare for private party at 370 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,095.

Filed April 2019.

Gyeski Development & Design, Cos Cob, contractor for Thomas H. Toepke. Finish basement for playroom and bathroom at 141 Cat Rock Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 2019.

Richie’s Roofing LLC, Danbury, contractor for Eppoliti Industrial Realty Inc. Insulate roof at 15 Great Pasture Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $190,000. Filed March 27.

Colin, Victor, Greenwich, contractor for Victor Colin.

Replace roof at 176 N. Water St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed April 2019.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Dogwood Ridge LLC. Prepare for private party at 122 Old Church Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $1,870. Filed April 2019.

Richter, Ronald F., Danbury, contractor for Paterson Properties LLC. Re-roof 17 Miry Brook Road, Danbury.

Estimated cost: $29,000.

Filed March 27.

Kirby, Jason, Clearmont, Florida, contractor for Alyssa Realty LLC. Perform improvements for new tenant at 338 48 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed April 2019.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Prepare for private party at 102 Club Road, Riverside.

Estimated cost: $5,850. Filed April 2019.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Prepare for private party at 102 Club Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed April 2019.

Pirone Construction LLC, Newtown, contractor for Jay J. Buck. Build pool house at 7 Rockwood Lane, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $175,000.

Filed April 2019.

Pla, Carolos and Molinero Pla., Greenwich, contractor for Carolos Pla and Molineros Pla. Finish and extend existing basement and extend first floor at 107 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed April 2019.

Bob Rozycki c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 701 Westchester Ave, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699

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Rocky’s Home Improvements LLC, Danbury, contractor for Robert C. Lubus Jr. Strip and re-roof 123 West St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed March 26.

Tesla Energy Operations, Fremont, California, contractor for Shah Sachin & Pardan.

Install roof-mounted solar panels at 27 Bowman Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $43,534. Filed April 2019.

Town of Greenwich Board, Greenwich, contractor for town of Greenwich Board. Replace windows at 51 Hendrie Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,136,000. Filed April 2019.

Residential Aiola, Joseph, Greenwich, contractor for Joseph Aiola.

Exploratory demonstration at 36 Washington Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed April 2019.

DaPuzzo, Peter, Greenwich, contractor for Peter DaPuzzo.

Deliver pre-made single-car detached garage at 123 Park Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed April 2019.

DeLaCruz, Virgil and Margareth DeLaCruz, Greenwich, contractor for Virgil DeLaCruz and Margareth DeLaCeruz. Renovate dwelling, remove solar panels and construct second floor at 63 Byram Shore Road Greenwich. Estimated cost: $305,000. Filed April 2019.

Della Rocca, Robert C., Greenwich, contractor for Robert C. Della Rocca. Remodel kitchen, remove wall and ceiling at 18 Upland Street East, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed April 2019.

Fahimi, Mohammad, Greenwich, contractor for Mohammad Fahimi. Renovate patio, shade area and barbecue at 12 Burning Tree Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 2019.

Garofalo, Shirley M., Cos Cob, contractor for Shirley M. Garofalo. Add sink and countertop and cabinets at 40 Field Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed April 2019.

John Burtsche Excavating, Newtown, contractor for Bobby Ben-Simon. Prepare a single-family dwelling at 31 Baldwin Farms North, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 2019.

LM Reid Group LLC, Newtown, contractor for Jeremiah J. Harris. Repair leak in fire-sprinkler system at 1093 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed April 2019.

Male, Jeremy and Jane Male, Greenwich, contractor for Jeremy Male and Jane Male. Renovate kitchen and enlarge island at 233 Byram Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed April 2019.

Maurice Clarke Builders, Greenwich, contractor for Amanda Poole. Renovate bathrooms, kitchen, electric and plumbing at 17 Ridge St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $121,000. Filed April 2019.

Morocho, Jose, Greenwich, contractor for Jose Morocho. Replace garage doors and windows at 33 Bible St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed April 2019.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for George L. Farr. Prepare for a private party at 69 Vineyard Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $9,760. Filed April 2019.

Pasa A&R / Lozina M&A, Cos Cob, contractor for Pasa A&R / Lozina M&A. Renovate the second and third floor at 10 Salem St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed April 2019.

Pella Home Improvement, Wilton, contractor for Robert H. Schmitt and Patricia B. Schmitt. Renovate three bathrooms at 6 Coventry Lane, Riverside. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed April 2019.

PJT Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Philip DiLeo and Chloe A.DiLeo. Perform an alteration to kitchen, foyer, powder room, laundry and closet at 1 Strawbridge Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed April 2019.

Porticullis Partners LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for Adam Friedman and Alexandra Friedman. Replace kitchen cabinets, add new appliances and refinish floors at 10 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed April 2019.

Singer, David M. and Adrianne C. Singer, Greenwich, contractor for David M. Singer and Adrianne C. Singer.

Remove wood panels from garage, replace sheetrock and lights and change bath fixtures at 53 Doubling Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed April 2019.

SLS Construction, Greenwich, contractor for William Brennan. Remodel master bathroom at 8 Thistle Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 2019.

SLS Construction, Greenwich, contractor for 75V LLC. Construct new garage roof at 53 Prospect St., Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed April 2019.

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for the town of Greenwich. Prepare for a private party at 100 Arch St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $44,000. Filed April 2019.

TMI Home Services LLC, New Haven, contractor for Samuel Mencoff. Construct retaining wall at rear of property at 19 Mallard Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed April 2019.

Facts & Figures Trainor, Tina, Greenwich, contractor for Tina Trainor.

Build sun porch at 1015 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 2019.

Yong Sung, Kim, Greenwich, contractor for Kim Yong Sung. Restore entrance-door area at 143 S. Water St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,000.

Filed April 2019.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Allen Jr., John E, Stratford.

Filed by CPS Inc., Irvine, California. Plaintiff’s attorney: Evans Feldman & Associates LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendant’s sales contract. The defendant defaulted on the terms of the agreement and has failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no.

FBT-CV-19-6085351-S. Filed April 25.

Barber II, James F., et al, Redding. Filed by Chestnut Funding Corp., Pound Ridge, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff lent a sum of money to the defendants.

To secure the debt, the defendants mortgaged a real estate property but defaulted on the terms of the agreement and have failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no.

FBT-CV-19-6084607-S. Filed March 28.

Daden, Karen E., Stratford.

Filed by Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zwicker And Associates PC, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association.

The defendant used a credit account issued by plaintiff and agreed to make payments for goods and services.

The defendant failed to make payments. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV19-6085132-S. Filed March 17.

Lawyers Title Corp., et al, Hartford. Filed by Allen Fischer, Orange. Plaintiff’s attorney: Laurence V. Parnoff PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff received a pollution legal liability policy from the defendants, although the Lawyers title Environmental ceased to exist since 1999.

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit with the superior court against the defendants for fraudulently concealing information from the plaintiff.

The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV19-6084901-S. Filed April 8.

Martinez, Ramiro, Stratford. Filed by Capital One Bank (USA), NA, Richmond.

Plaintiff’s attorney: London & London, Newington. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association. The defendant used a credit account issued by plaintiff and agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments.

The plaintiff seeks monetary damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV-196085785-S. Filed May 7.

Danbury Superior Court Halladeen, Melissa J., et al, New Milford. Filed by Lisa M. Braguez, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Smart Donohue & Nejame PC, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries.

The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV19-6031272-S. Filed May 9.

Mouson, Kelea Leonard, et al, New Milford. Filed by Ashley Galanti, New Milford.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no.

DBD-CV-19-6030406-S. Filed March 15.

Parish Mill Work LLC, et al, Ridgefield. Filed by Robert Bump Construction LLC, Red Hook, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Welby Brady & Greenblat LLP, Danbury.

Action: The plaintiff and the defendant entered into an agreement where the defendant agreed to manufacture and deliver exterior millwork. The plaintiff gave a down payment to the defendant, which represented 50% of the agreed-upon totals.

The defendants demanded an additional deposit, thereby breaching the contract and refused to fully perform as required by the contract.

The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV19-6030798-S. Filed April 11.

Regional Young Men’s Christian Association of West, Brookfield. Filed by Nina Chaves, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown.

Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the premises of the defendant, when she was caused to fall due to water on step, thereby causing her to suffer injuries. The fall was caused by the negligence of the defendant. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-196031300-S. Filed May 13.

Rohland, Chris, Danbury.

Filed by Tails of Courage Inc., Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kristan K Exner, Monroe.

Action: The plaintiff is a charitable Corp. for which the defendant made false statements against and continues to use, without permission, the plaintiff’s trademark, and he has raised money for personal use. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no.

DBD-CV-19-6030345-S. Filed March 11.

Stamford Superior Court Branton, Kenneth, et al, Manchester. Filed by 34 Benedict Street LLC, Milford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Harlow Adams & Friedman PC, Milford.

Action: The plaintiff applied for its share of the excess proceeds for the sale of land and taxes for the properties of the defendants. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate.

Case no. FST-CV-19-5021524-S. Filed April 17.

Dubois, Christine, Harrisville, Rhode Island. Filed by Marc Alex Guirand, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berkowitz And Hanna LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no.

FST-CV-19-6041192-S. Filed April 29.

Gathers, Marques, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Azdren Krasniqi, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Buckley Wynne & Parese LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries.

The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV19-6040436-S. Filed March 12.

Moscato, Christopher, et al, Shelton. Filed by Lucknise Estavien, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Katherine Polak, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-196040532-S. Filed March 20.

Reyes, Ruben A., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Esther B Casahuaman, Stamford.

Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries.

The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV19-6040477-S. Filed March 14.

DEEDS Commercial Arhauz LLC, Fairfield.

Seller: Bank of America NA, Anaheim, California. Property: Unit 239 Riverwalk Condominium, Bridgeport.

Amount: $107,000. Filed May 1.

Brookfield Relocation Inc. Fairfield. Seller: Laura J. Magenheimer, Fairfield. Property: 3845 Park Ave., Unit 15, Fairfield. Amount: $385,000.

Filed April 16.

Connecticut Strategic Properties LLC, Trumbull.

Seller: Diane Camara, Stratford. Property: 431 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. Amount: $180,799. Filed May 1.

Herzog, Raymond, Plano, Texas. Seller: SDF Capital LLC, Mamaroneck, New York.

Property: 235 Park St., Bridgeport. Amount: $323,000.

Filed May 1.

J and S. LLC, Easton. Seller: Mary Paffumi, Fairfield. Property: 350 Canterbury Lane Fairfield. Amount: $395,000.

Filed April 15.

Southport Woods LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Otto Robert Doll, Clearwater, Florida. Property: 88 Southport Woods Drive, Fairfield.

Amount: $385,000. Filed April 17.

Vilasboa, Lunny C., Stratford. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 126 Douglas St., Bridgeport. Amount: $145,000. Filed May 1.

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Residential Agnew, Jonathan D., Ridgefield. Seller: Jonathan O’Herron Jr., Westport. Property: Lot 12, Bell Island, Norwalk.

Amount: $1,200,000. Filed April 15.

April, Steven and Catherine April, Fairfield, Seller: Catherine April, Fairfield.

Property: 329 Lalley Blvd., Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed April 23.

Bohorquez, Luis and Wanda Bohorquez, Norwalk.

Seller: Bank of America NA, Houston, Texas. Property: 20 Teresa Place, Unit 38, Bridgeport. Amount: $71,000. Filed May 1.

Brown, Noreen and Coureen Faith Burnett, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Janusz Ewertowski, Bridgeport.

Property: 557 Wilmot Ave., Unit 3, Bridgeport. Amount: $22,000. Filed May 1.

Cardona, Julian A. and Francy E. Velez-Duque, Bridgeport. Seller: Emerson Dossantos, Bridgeport.

Property: 637 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $245,000. Filed May 1.

Charette, Keith, Fairfield, Seller: National Residential Nominee Services Inc, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Property: 186 South St., Fairfield.

Amount: $1,700,000. Filed April 24.

Clements, Thomas and Alexandra Cipolla-Clements, Stamford. Seller: Teri C. Mayle, Fairfield. Property: 61 Silliman St., Unit 61, Fairfield.

Amount: $445,000. Filed April 18.

Colpitts Dennis J. and Allice K. Colpitts, Fairfield, Seller: Susan Lipka, Fairfield.

Property: Lot 23 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Amount: $512,000. Filed April 15.

Costa Da Silva, Adriano, Bridgeport. Seller: Angel L. Garcia and Carmen L. Garcia, Tampa, Florida. Property: 124 Harmony St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $180,000. Filed May 1.

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Facts & Figures Couey, Larry and Carol Couey, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Seller: Edwin Brown and Joseph Stag, Fairfield.

Property: 28 Ironside Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $825,000.

Filed April 17.

Dudley, Alexander G. and Gaelle L. Dudley, Fairfield, Seller: David I. Toy and Susannah D. Toy, Fairfield. Property: 94 Edward St., Fairfield.

Amount: $1,670,000. Filed April 15.

Fernandez-Campoverde, Miguel, Port Chester, New York. Seller: Kevin Kane and Megan Kane, Norwalk. Property: 19 Muriel St., Norwalk.

Amount: $560,000. Filed April 22.

Fino, Michael and Jessica Morcone, Fairfield, Seller: Kenneth Miller and Melissa Miller, Fairfield. Property: 640 Brookside Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $600,000.

Filed April 23.

Frugone, Gerard and Laura Frugone, Wilton. Seller: Donald M. Rossi Jr., Ridgefield.

Property: 4 Daskams Lane, Unit 120, Norwalk. Amount: $410,000. Filed April 23.

Jimenez, Porfirio Rosario, Norwalk. Seller: US Bank National Association, Norwalk.

Property: 20 Silvermine Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $291,000.

Filed April 16.

Kealy, John P. and Annamarie M. Kealy, Wilton.

Seller: Pamela S. Borman, Norwalk. Property: 126 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1,300,000. Filed April 15.

Kniffen, Alexander B. and Melissa A. Frisby, Farmington. Seller: Robert Lawrence and Joy Lawrence, Fairfield.

Property: 115 Judson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $935,000.

Filed April 16.

Krulewich, David S. and Kaitlin F. Krulewich, Fairfield, Seller: James L. Rubin and Tamar L. Rubun, Fairfield. Property: 32 Middlebrook Drive, Fairfield.

Amount: $925,000. Filed April 16.

Latefi, Michael, New York, New York. Seller: Abdolmohsen Malaki, Fairfield.

Property: 1170 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Amount: $930,000.

Filed April 18.

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Lawrence, Joy Ellen, Fairfield, Seller: Colcat Properties LLC, Fairfield. Property: 101 Ridgedale Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $540,000. Filed April 16.

Leher, Henry Francis and Jean Kathleen McGinnis, Seattle, Washington. Seller: LCP Homes Inc, Westport.

Property: 9 Ells St., Norwalk.

Amount: $665,000. Filed April 23.

Lipton, Joshua, Bridgeport.

Seller: John D. White, Fairfield.

Property: 205 Sterling St., Fairfield. Amount: $375,000.

Filed April 18.

MacKenzie, Lauren and Alexander MacKenzie, Fairfield, Seller: Joseph A. Catalano III, and Kathleen Catalano, Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Property: 170 Lovers Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $700,000.

Filed April 22.

Marini, Alessandro, Trumbull, Seller: Breyten Meisner, Dallas, Texas Property: 45 Harvester Rod. Fairfield.

Amount: $322,000. Filed April 16.

Minchala, Luis, Corona, New York. Seller: Alpha Fang LLC, Great Neck, New York. Property: 82 Benham Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $180,000. Filed May 1.

Monga, Saurabh, New York, New York. Seller: Susan A. Quinn, Norwalk. Property: 75 Crooked Trail, Norwalk.

Amount: $805,000. Filed April 16.

Morin, Shawn, Norwalk.

Seller: Roberto Mallozzi and Melissa Mallozzi, Norwalk.

Property: Lot 43, Map No. 2, Norwalk. Amount: $380,000.

Filed April 16.

Mrmus, Tibor, Stamford.

Seller: US Bank Trust NA, Irving, Texas. Property: 16 Byington Place, Unit 1, Norwalk.

Amount: $300,003. Filed April 23.

Pivor, Jeffrey and Holly Pivor, Weston. Seller: Brendan M. Cody, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Property: 405 Foxboro Drive, Norwalk.

Amount: $482,500. Filed April 22.

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Robertson, Samuel A. and Tara A. Robertson, Fairfield, Seller: New Beginning Properties LLC, Fairfield.

Property: 230 Robin Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $732,500.

Filed April 17.

Rodriguez,Jr. Gilberto and Kimberly Rodriguez, Fairfield, Seller: Marie T. Scopa, Fairfield. Property: 70 Sky Top Terrace, Fairfield.

Amount: $580,000. Filed April 23.

Segerson, John P. and Karen G. Segerson, Fairfield, Seller: John Segerson, Trumbull. Property: 2523 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $0. Filed April 22.

Shaughnessy, Patrick and Linda A. Shaughnessy, Norwalk. Seller: Edward and Diana F. Edwards, Wilton.

Property: 57 Fair St., Norwalk.

Amount: $475,000. Filed April 23.

Sousa, Jairo F. and Heryka Sousa, Bridgeport. Seller: Gilson Ferreira Sousa, Bridgeport. Property: 84 E Thorme St., Bridgeport. Amount: $250,000. Filed May 1.

Sullivan, Amanda H. and Robert D. Bartolini, New York, New York. Seller: Walter P. Villecco and Audrey B. Villecco, Fairfield. Property: 34 Harbor Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $815,000. Filed April 18.

Thompson, Richard and Meehyun Nam Thompson, Astoria, New York. Seller: Sylvia Kranz, Norwalk.

Property: 8 Silvermine Ave., Unit B14, Norwalk. Amount: $275,000. Filed April 22.

Tiene, Luzia, Fairfield, Seller: Brookfield Relocation Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona. Property: 3845 Park Ave., Unit 15, Fairfield. Amount: $385,000.

Filed April 16.

Tracy Jr., Timothy and Hilary Tracy, Fairfield, Seller: Michael T. Reyes and Klaudia Reyes, Fairfield. Property: 71 Woods End Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $1,140,000. Filed April 24.

Trudo, Daniel P. and Deanna M. Trudo, Norwalk.

Seller: Simplify Real Estate Management LLC, Norwalk.

Property: 6 Lark Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $475,000.

Filed April 23.

Ung, Bryan, Fairfield, Seller: Joseph Harayda and Kristin Gallant, Fairfield. Property: 183 Marlborough Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $380,000.

Filed April 15.

Veira, Vernon, et al, Creditor: Astoria Bank, Lake Zurich, Illinois. Property: 68 Windward Lane, Stamford.

Mortgage default. Filed May 23.

Villa, Andres F., Norwalk.

Seller: Lauren Martin, Norwalk. Property: 7 Eagle Road, Norwalk. Amount: $428,000.

Filed April 22.

Zwierz, Agnieszka J., et al, Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 26 Remington St., Stamford.

Mortgage default. Filed April 25.

FORECLOSURES Aladin, Regina, et al, Creditor: US Bank Trust NA, San Diego, California. Property: 6 Castle Court, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed March 28.

Edwards, Peggy, et al, Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland.

Property: 43 Deacon Hill Road, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed April 1.

Gonzales, Victor, Creditor: US Bank National Association, Coppell, Texas. Property: 15 Burwood Ave., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed March 12.

Kola, Michelle A., et al, Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Irvine, California. Property: 22 Radio Place, Unit 4, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed April 5.

Molina, Sonia, et al, Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 57 Ogden Road, Stamford. Mortgage default.

Filed April 25.

Nishimura, Fiji, et al, Creditor: US Bank National Association, Frederick, Maryland.

Property: 16 Ralsey Road, Stamford. Mortgage default.

Filed April 11.

Reyna, Francisco F., et al, Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland.

Property: 237 Guinea Road, Stamford. Mortgage default.

Filed May 9.

Twum, Doris, et al, Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 161 Grove St., Apartment 2, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed March 14.

JUDGMENTS Aarons, Evette I., Stamford, $6,226, in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York,

by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden.

Property: 16 Sheridan St., Stamford. Filed March 12.

Bertrand, Adwins, Stamford, $6,356, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 441 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford. Filed March 18.

Caraher, Michael S., Stamford, $8,791, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire.

Property: 208 Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 23.

Castro, Nancy Lenore, Stamford, $12,000, in favor of Sandra Castaneda, Stamford,

by Alice M. McQuaid, Norwalk. Property: 11 Tuttle St., Unit 5, Stamford. Filed Jan. 25.

Corcoran, Rose, Stamford, $6,758, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by London & London, Newington. Property: 33 Ridgeway St., Stamford. Filed March 15.

Derisme, Eddy, Stamford, $2,057, in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 27 Ponus Ave., Stamford. Filed Feb. 12.

Fabbri, Richard J., Stamford, $30,000, in favor of Donald B. Sherer, Stamford,

by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford.

Property: 91 Strawberry Hill Ave., No. 735, Stamford. Filed March 5.

Fenske, Cheree, Stamford, $1,563, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 103 Rock Spring Road, Unit 2A, Stamford. Filed March 18.

Forthill Construction Corp., White Plains, New York, $1,435,325, in favor of Dime Community Bank, Brooklyn, New York, by McCarter & English LLP, Stamford. Property: 176 Pinewood Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 14.

Hasan, Amin, Stamford, $9,506, in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 87 Snow Crystal Lane, Stamford. Filed March 18.

Holley, Carol, Stamford, $7,590, in favor of Stamford Postal Employees Federal Credit Union, Stamford, by Fiore & Fiore, Norwalk. Property: 19 Victory St., Stamford.

Filed March 15.

Laccona-Castro, Jennifer, Stamford, $1,416, in favor of TD Bank USA NA, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 99 Woodway Road, Stamford.

Filed Jan. 2.

Lemus, Elber D., Stamford, $4,496, in favor of US Equities Corp., South Salem, New York, by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 506 W. Main St., Stamford. Filed March 18, Restivo, James R., Stamford, $6,036, in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Virginia, by London & London, Newington. Property: 198 Little Hill Drive, Stamford. Filed March 11.

Sanchez, Teodoro K., Stamford, $13,905, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire.

Property: 49 Fenway St., Stamford. Filed Jan. 17.

Sandalo, Antonio, Stamford, $4,163, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 78 Trinity Pass., Stamford. Filed Jan. 17.

Facts & Figures Sexton, Leigh, Stamford, $9,255, in favor of The Connecticut Light & Power Company, Windsor, by Nair & Levin PC, Blomfield. Property: 70 Dannell Drive, Stamford. Filed Feb. 22.

Sisco, Joel R., Stamford, $6,837, in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Virginia, by London & London, Newington. Property: 76 Mayapple Road, Stamford.

Filed March 11.

Slavinski, Paul, Stamford, $6,282, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 88 Pine Hill Ave., Stamford. Filed Jan. 17.

Vasquez, Jose, Stamford, $11,947, in favor of Porky’s Products Inc., Carteret, New Jersey, by Gesmonde, Pietrosimone & Sgrignari LLC, Hamden. Property: 6 Phillips Place, Stamford. Filed March 1.

LIENS Federal Tax Liens Filed Ashare, Andrew R., 119 Towne St., Apartment 382, Stamford. $99,981, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 18.

Bashan, Paul and Itta Bashan, 52 Blue Ridge Drive, Stamford. $22,844, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 19.

Berlingos Auto Body Shop Inc., 129 Myrtle Ave., Stamford. $33,808, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 7.

Butu, Mircea and Monica Butu, 24 Adams Ave., Apartment 5, Stamford. $10,159, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 7.

Campo, Sally R., 300 Seaside Ave., No. 1E, Stamford. $1,826, civil proceeding tax.

Filed March 4.

Carpenter, Harry P., et al, 72 Dyke Lane, Stamford. $59,776, civil proceeding tax.

Filed March 19.

Divico, Anne W., 237 Strawberry Hill Ave., Apartment 40, Stamford. $13,662, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 19.

Feldman, Felicia, 100 Prospect St., Apartment S309, Stamford. $13,660, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 19.

Temp. Air Company Inc., 67 Southfield Ave., Stamford. $52,313, civil proceeding tax.

Filed March 11.

Fryback, John W., 40 Walter Lane, Stamford. $38,792, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 11.

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Gambino, Sean, 112 Southfield Ave., Apartment 427, Stamford. $48,985, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 11.

Gisby, Michael and Kathleen Gisby, 77 Verplank Ave., Stamford. $365,287, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 19.

Lacerenza, Angela, 48 Westover Lane, Stamford. $27,419, civil proceeding tax.

Filed March 8.

Loughran, Joseph, 113 Webbs Hill Road, Stamford. $9,659, civil proceeding tax.

Filed March 7.

Martin, Clare Ann, 2344 Washington Blvd., Stamford. $34,205, civil proceeding tax.

Filed March 19.

Medina Loveras LLC, 185 Stillwater Ave, Stamford. $9,396, civil proceeding tax.

Filed March 7.

Moss, Bernice, 80 Lawn Ave., Apartment 2, Stamford. $30,868, civil proceeding tax.

Filed March 19.

Ohalloran, Justin and Lisa Ohalloran, 1314 Shippan Ave., Stamford. $5,808, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 11.

Prendergast, Joseph, 49 Ridgewood Ave., Stamford. $2,151, civil proceeding tax.

Filed March 18.

Reliable Care LLC, 1 Bank St., Stamford. $32,379, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 7.

Sheldon, Bruce W., 123 Harbor Drive, Apartment 711, Stamford. $10,689, civil proceeding tax. Filed March 11.

Soto, Julio, 24 Adams Ave., Apartment 4, Stamford. $10,766, civil proceeding tax.

Filed March 18.

Alston, Marie, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for US Bank, National Association. Property: 331 Pleasant view Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 27.

Basler Jr., Franklin C., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association.

Property: 294 Brewster St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage.

Filed March 12.

Begawen, Charisse B., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 200 Woodmont Ave., Unit 135, Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage. Filed March 5.

Clark, Mark A., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for US Bank National Association. Property: 205 Valley Ave., Bridgeport.

Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 28.

Mitola, John, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Abner Court Condominium Association Inc. Property: 76-A Abner Court, Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 27.

Daley, Joy, et al, Bridgeport.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Specialized Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 99 Washington Terrace, Bridgeport.

Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 26.

Pawelska, Krystyna, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bender, Anderson and Barba PC, North Haven, for Success Village Apartments Inc. Property: Unit 27, Building 87, Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 26.

Hanson Sr., Hal R., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for PHH Mortgage Corp. Property: 3456 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage. Filed March 12.

Kabir, Mohammed, et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for US Bank National Association. Property: 45 Woodmere Road, Stamford.

Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage. Filed May 3.

Bhagwandin, Bryan, Bridgeport. Filed by Mrinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 22-24 Evers Court, Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendant’s mortgage. Filed March 13.

Kramer, Ilene, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company NA. Property: 83 Indian Field Road, Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendants mortgage. Filed March 5.

Biroschak, Cheryl, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bansley Anthony Burdo LLC, New Haven, for Neff Companies LLC. Property: 2024 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendant’s mortgage.

Filed March 7.

Lesa, Adolphus, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Pennymac Loan Services LLC. Property: 100 Ferris St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage.

Filed March 4.

Bregaj, Berat and Qefsere Bregaj, Bridgeport. Filed

by The Law Offices of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Colonial Gardens Condominium Association Inc. Property: 122 Chestnut St., Bridgeport.

Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed March 7.

Maia, Ricardo, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 15 Oxford St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage.

Filed Feb. 26.

Cadore, Betty W., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Trust Company. Property: 74-76 Anson St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage. Filed March 12.

Medeiros, Alba Lucia, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for Deutsche Bank National Co. Property: 454 Merritt St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed March 4.

Raghunandan, Ashti C., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, For MTGLQ Investors LP. Property: 200 Ranch Drive, Bridgeport.

Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage. Filed March 5.

Read Street Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Willinger, Willinger & Bucci PC, Bridgeport, for Madison Park Investors LLC. Property: 79-85 and 91 Read St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendant’s mortgage. Filed Feb. 27.

Ryan, Esris, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank Trust Co..

Property: 59 Washington Place, Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 27.

Smalls, Sinclair, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 107 Coleman St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage. Filed March 5.

Spillane, Sean, Bridgeport.

Filed by Bender, Anderson and Barba PC, North Haven, for Success Village Apartments Inc. Property: Unit 351, Building 24, Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport.

Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Feb. 26.

Vincze, Martin, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Marc A. Krasnow, Bridgeport, for Foxledge Condominium Association Inc. Property: Unit 124, Foxledge Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed March 4.

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Wade, Betty R., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for TLOA of CT LLC. Property: 63 Center St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed March 13.

Wiles, George A., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA, National Association. Property: 155 Brooklawn Ave., Bridgeport.

Action: foreclosure of defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 27.

Wolitski, Janelle, Bridgeport. Filed by Shepro & Hawkins LLC, Stratford, for Johanna Rosado and Raymond Noonan. Property: 273-277 Parrot Ave., Bridgeport. Action: transfer title to the plaintiffs. Filed March 11.

LEASES Dominion Bridgeport Fuel Cell LLC, by Thomas F. Gill. Landlord: City of Bridgeport. Property: 1366 Railroad Ave., Bridgeport. Without limiting, commenced Dec. 11, 2012. Filed May 13.

Mensah, Sylvia, by Marylou Weeks. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc, Bridgeport. Property: 100 Court D, Building 23, Apartment 12, Bridgeport. Term: 35 years, commenced May 9, 2019.

Filed May 9,

MORTGAGES Cardenas, Monica and Hector Castillo Mandujano, Norwalk, by Christ Artizo. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 9 Burwell St., Norwalk. Amount: $355,443.

Filed Feb. 5.

Cary, Toby, Norwalk, by Maria C. Miller. Lender: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Dallas, Texas. Property: 10 Edith Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $330,500. Filed Feb. 4.

Chiavegatto, Donna and Rodrigo P. Chiavegatto, Norwalk, by Ann Arenas.

Lender: Quicken Loans Inc., 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan, Property: 11 Hudson St., Norwalk. Amount: $253,400. Filed Feb. 5.

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Facts & Figures Demilo, Leonilda R.G., Norwalk, by John G. Lindgren. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 145 Bank St., Waterbury.

Property: 306 Silvermine Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 5.

Dupree, James T. and Carolyn E. Dupree, Norwalk,

by John G. Lindgren. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 145 Bank St., Waterbury. Property: 9 Yost St., Norwalk. Amount: $119,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Higgins, Eric and Ann Ellen Keeler, Norwalk, by Erika Lopez. Lender: TD Bank NA., 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 8 Mary Austin Place, Norwalk. Amount: $58,941.

Filed Feb. 5.

Josh, Tijo and Patrick Laffaye, Norwalk, by Nathaniel W. Shipp. Lender: First County Bank, 150 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Property: 89 Woodward Ave., Norwalk.

Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Ortolano, Jeffrey and Gina Ortolano, Norwalk, by Gary R. Khachian. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 19 Highland Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1,125,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Schuler, Joseph P. and Karina Schuler, Norwalk, by Morris L. Barocas. Lender: Quicken Loans Inc., 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan, Property: 20 Ravenwood Road, Norwalk. Amount: $551,250.

Filed Feb. 4.

Somma III, Lawrence A., Norwalk, by Jay M. Dulberg.

Lender: Amwest Funding Corp., 6 Pointe Drive, Suite 300, Brea, California. Property: 7 Arch St., No. 15, Norwalk.

Amount: 143,500. Filed Feb. 5.

Texido, John J. and Melanie C. Tate, Norwalk, by Gary R. Khachian. Lender: Leader Bank NA. 864 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, Massachusetts. Property: 36 Stony Brook Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $484,350. Filed Feb. 4.

Trost, John, Norwalk, by Antonio Faretta. Lender: Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, 4270 Ivy Pointe Blvd, Suite 400, Cincinnati, Ohio. Property: 101 Maywood Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $705,000. Filed Feb. 5.

Tye, Cynthia F., Norwalk,

by Douglas I. Bayer. Lender: People’s United Bank, National Association, 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 119 Rowayton Woods Drive, No. 65, Norwalk. Amount: $282,400.

Filed Feb. 6.

Woodward, David J. and Jennifer M. Woodward, Wells, New York, by Frank J. MacPhail Lender: Ryan Woodward and Katrina Woodward, 3 Overbrook Road, Norwalk. Property: 3 Overbrook Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Zalewski, Rafal, Norwalk,

by Jeffrey M. Wasikons. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 2 Echo Lane, Norwalk.

Amount: $264,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Sotelo, Rolando and Jesus A. Sotelo, Norwalk, by Louis J. Colangelo Jr. Lender: Plaza Home Mortgage Inc., 500 Edgewater Drive, No. 566, Wakefield, Massachusetts. Property: 16 Camp St., Norwalk. Amount: $484,350.

Filed Feb. 5.

NEW BUSINESSES Vice President, Software Engineer (Greenwich, CT): Design and implement software for technical systems and tools. Work closely with researchers and portfolio analysts to build core systems that facilitate quantitative strategy research.

Work with object-oriented design using at least one (1) programming language. Conduct statistical data analysis. Req’s Master’s degr plus 3 yrs exp. Mail resume to: AQR Capital Management, LLC, ATTN: S. Rao, 2 Greenwich Plaza, Greenwich, CT 06830. Must Ref: M014AQRCT.

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Angel Rainbow Nail & Spa Inc., 205 Main St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Shu Lan Wu. Filed May 3.

Booth’s Distillery, 801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Joseph Barry. Filed April 23.

Bus’s Boats, 144 Water St., Norwalk 06854. c/o George Doolittle. Filed April 29.

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Clarify Entertainment, 49 Meadow St., Norwalk 06854. c/o Murphy O’Neil Cicerone.

Filed April 25.

Pro Rainbow Nails Inc., 205 Main St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Xuemei Quan. Filed May 3.

Club Distilling Company, 801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Diageo North America Inc. Filed April 23.

Seafarer, 33 N. Water St., Norwalk 06854. c/o Nicolas Angione. Filed April 28.

Dolphin Clothing, 26 Center Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Slendy Lorena Otero. Filed May 2.

Downtown Soho LLC, 99 Washington St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Edin Ahmetaj.

Filed May 6.

Emergency Dental Laboratory LLC, 70 S. Main St., Norwalk 06854. c/o Roland Edwards. Filed April 26.

Hype Room, 97 Wall St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Jerry Santana, Filed April 24.

International food and Beverages Corp., 79 Rockland Road, Norwalk 06854. c/o Betty Rodriguez. Filed May 7.

J. Masonry & Services, 5 Butternut Lane, Norwalk 06851, c/o Elmer N. Turcios.

Filed April 24.

L. Relsky & Cie, 801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Barbara Anderson. Filed April 23.

La Antigua, Restaurant and Bakery, 177 Main St., Norwalk 06385, c/o Jason Rincon. Filed April 23.

Mobility City of Fairfield County, 28 Knight St., Norwalk 06850, c/o Edward Infurna. Filed April 26.

The Modern Classic, 6 Hazel St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Elliot Diesenhaus. Filed April 23.

New Generation Masonry & Landscaping LLC, 37 Ivy Place, Norwalk 06854. c/o Miguel A. Corona. Filed May 3.

Par La Mer Photography, 74 Osborne Ave., Norwalk 06855. c/o Tonya Bender.

Filed May 3.

Popov Distilling Company, 801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Barbara Anderson.

Filed April 23.

Serenity Browns Organic, 614 West Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Gloria Alexandra Munoz Mojica. Filed May 2.

Slice of Italy, 79 Washington St., Norwalk 06854. c/o 360 Degrees Catering LLC. Filed April 26.

Source Seen Solutions, 39 Homer St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Sharon Hannibal. Filed April 25.

Stand on its Marketing, 144 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk 06853, c/o Eric Richmond.

Filed April 25.

PATENTS Communication system and method for correlating wireless communication performance with vehicle system configurations. Patent no. 10,321,339 issued to Maurice Hutchins, Mins, Florida; Brian William Schroeck, Rockledge, Florida. Assigned to GE Global Sourcing LLC, Norwalk.

Dual coil electrodynamic transducer with channels for voice coil cooling. Patent no. 10,306,370 issued to Ralph E. Hyde, Santa Clara, California. Assigned to Harman International Industries Incorporated, Stamford.

Foldable blade sharpener.

Patent no. D850,232 issued to Stanley A. Watson, Franklin, Massachusetts; Richard S. Constantine, Monroe, Connecticut. Assigned to ACME United Corp, Fairfield.

Ink-jet ink compositions for digital manufacturing of transparent objects.

Patent no. 10,308,827 issued to Naveen Chopra, Oakville, California; Barkev Keoshkerian, Thornhill, California; Carolyn Moorlag, Mississauga, Canada; C. Geoffrey Allen, Waterdown, Canada; Marcel P. Breton, Mississauga, Canada; Gordon Sisler, St. Catharines, Canada. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

Method of forming an electrical interconnect.

Patent no. 10,306,775 issued to Chad David Freitag, West Linn, Oregon; Tygh James Newton, Sherwood, Oregon; Chad Johan Slenes, Sherwood, Oregon. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

Surround sound techniques for highly directional speakers. Patent no.

10,299,064 issued to Davide Di Censo, Oakland, California; Stefan Marti, Oakland, California. Assigned to Harman International Industries Incorporated, Stamford.

Methods and systems for automatically sorting documents using a multifunction device. Patent no.

10,321,000 issued to Ashok Raj Anbalagan, Chennai, India; Angom Pradeep Master, Imphal West, India. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

System and method for recommending a content service to a content consumer. Patent no. 10,306,310 isssued to Virginia Juliano, Norwalk. Assigned to V. Juliano Communications, Norwalk.

Methods and systems for usage control of printing material. Patent no.

10,313,564 issued to Dhevendra Alagan Palanivel, Chennai, India; Sudhagar Subbaian, Coimbatore, India; Sainarayanan Gopalakrishnan, Chennai, India. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

Printed RFID tag antenna array with interfering subarrays. Patent no.

10,311,264 issued to Christopher P. Caporale, Rochester; Alberto Rodriguez, Webster, New York. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

Protective layers for high-yield printed electronic devices. Patent no.

10,304,836 issued to Kyle B. Tallman; Jonathan H. Herko, Walworth, New York; Michael S. Roetker, Webster; Amy Catherine Porter, Rochester; Lin Ma, Pittsford, New York; David M. Skinner, Rochester; Eric Robert Dudek, Webster; Scott J. Griffin, Fairport, New York. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

Pseudo force device. Patent no. 10,296,018 issued to Stefan Marti, Oakland, California, Davide Di Censo, Oakland, California; Jamie Elliot Nahman, Oakland, California; Mirjana Spasojevic, Palo Alto, California. Assigned to Harman International Industries Incorporated, Stamford.

Speaker accessory mounting bracket. Patent no.

10,313,772 issued to Timothy M. Nugent, Venice, California; Craig A. Lambrecht, Granger, Indiana. Assigned to Harman International Industries Incorporated, Stamford.

Thermoformed customized object holder for direct to object printers.

Patent no. 10,308,037 issued to D. Clay Johnson, Rochester; Mark A. Atwood, Rush, New York; Timothy P. Foley, Marion, New York; Eliud Robles Flores, Rochester. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

Universal part holder with conformable membranes. Patent no. 10,308,038 issued to Linn C. Hoover; Paul M. Fromm, Rochester; Erwin Ruiz, Rochester; Jeffrey J. Bradway, Rochester. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

Variable data vector graphic pattern ink pantograph. Patent no. 10,321,002 issued to Edward N. Chapman, Rochester. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

Vehicle behavior analysis. Patent no. 10,318,828 issued to Vallabha Hampiholi, Bangalore, India. Assigned to Harman International Industries Incorporated, Stamford.

Vehicle propulsion system and method of controlling the same. Patent no. 10,316,761issued to Thomas Michael Lavertu, Niskayuna, New York. Assigned to GE Global Sourcing LLC, Norwalk.

Voice agent forwarding.

Patent no. 10,298,768 issued to Craig Gunther, Salt Lake City. Assigned to Harman International Industries Incorporated, Stamford.

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