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As cyberthreats grow, so does Norwalk’s Apex Technology Services BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

Rochelle Dede and Nicole Maddox, co-owners of the Stamford location.

Office Evolution joins Stamford’s burgeoning coworking scene BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

he ever-expanding coworking sector in Stamford has added another competitor. Office Evolution, a B2B franchisor of coworking centers nationwide, opened its first Connecticut location

on May 30 at 750 E. Main St., not far from the likes of Serendipity Labs at 700 Canal St., Comradity at 845 Canal and Workpoint at 290 Harbor Drive. What sets Office Evolution (OE) apart, say franchise co-owners Rochelle Dede and Nicole Maddox, is its flexibility. “A lot of these places are gearing towards millennials, which can tend to leave nonmillennials feeling left out,” Maddox said. “We want to send the message that we’re open to everybody. Our clients can make their space their own by painting the walls or decorating it as they want to.” The 10,000-square-foot center offers 34 private furnished offices, as well as a large coworking lounge, » EVOLUTION

ybersecurity has increasingly become one of the major concerns for corporations and small businesses alike, with any number of well-publicized data breaches at the likes of Equifax, Target and Facebook costing companies potentially millions of dollars, not to mention shaking consumer confidence in who’s handling their personal information. In May, Gov. Dannel Malloy introduced a new cybersecurity plan that seeks to increase security in state agencies and the General Assembly, establish municipal cyber defenses and implement other measures to prevent unauthorized access to government and personal information. Recently, the U.S. State Department issued a report in response to an executive order by President Donald Trump calling for recommendations “on the nation’s strategic options for deterring adversaries and better protecting the American people from cyberthreats.” Nevertheless, “In our experience, many businesses are woefully unprepared for attacks,” according to Larry Szebeni, a founding partner and chief operating officer at Apex Technology Services in Norwalk. Instead, he said, “They are hoping for the best.” A huge problem most companies miss are simple system patches, Szebeni said. “Virtually all software has security holes found over time. Once exposed, the software vendor will patch the affected systems. Hackers keep track of these holes and look for systems that haven’t been patched. Once identified, they are very easy to break into.” The hack at Equifax, which last September said that cybercriminals had accessed some 145.5 million of its American consumers’ personal data, could reportedly cost it well over » CYBER

Catering veteran Richard Lawrence Stein offers service with a holistic ﬂair BY PHIL HALL

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hen Richard Lawrence Stein holds an initial consultation with his catering company’s clients, he presents his services in cathartic terms. “When I talk to people, I tell them that I am Advil,” he said. “I will take away the headaches, I will take away the pain of you having to do your event. It’s my headache, it’s my pain.” Well, maybe the pain reference is a bit of an exaggeration. Stein’s Bridgeport-based What’s on the Menu Event Services has been operating for 24 years, catering to a wide variety of corporate, family and private events from northern New Jersey across to the eastern section of Connecticut. Stein came to the food trade as a teenage busboy and waiter, supplementing his youthful income with work as a personal trainer. Food preparation came about by accident: a friend needed a bartender at a catered party and Stein volunteered, only to discover upon arriving at the event that another person was hired as a bartender. Not eager to walk away empty handed, Stein asked if there was another job at the event that needed filling. “Next thing I know, I am behind a six-foot-long, almost fourfoot-wide flaming hot grill, cooking chicken and steaks and all of the things that needed to be done for the party,” he recalled. “I was on-the-job apprenticing.” When Stein’s initial career goals of advertising and film production did not pan out, he swung back to catering, confident in his abilities as a self-taught chef. “I never went to culinary school,” he said. “If you ask me what recipes are, I’d say they are things in a book because I don’t have any recipes. I just make things. Am I a chef? I guess so. After all, a chef is really just a fancy cook.” Stein’s approach to catering is to first determine the client’s budget for the event and then working on an approach that can exceed expectations without fraying the client’s wallet. “I am somewhat of a MacGyver magician, but if you want me to pull a rabbit out of a hat, I’ve got to have the rabbit,” he said with a laugh. “I’ve got to know what I will be working with and dealing with,

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Richard Lawrence Stein, owner of What’s on the Menu Event Services. Photo by Phil Hall.

which will help me find the things that will work.” Stein is also not shy about offering suggestions that the client may not have considered. He noted a recent event he catered that mixed a 40th birthday celebration with Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby. The client considered a tra-

I don’t necessarily need professional servers. I need courteous, efﬁcient and wise people who are looking to make people happy. — Richard Lawrence Stein

ditional Southern fried chicken feast, but Stein was apprehensive about the mess created with guests using their hands to eat chicken off the bone. Instead, he offered a unique alternative: fried chicken breasts coated in Cap’n Crunch cereal, complemented by cheese and jalapeno biscuits. “It was regular Cap’n Crunch,” he said. “I could have used Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch, but that would have created a real taste overload.” What’s on the Menu Event Services fills its staffing needs based on the parameters of each event and Stein values attitude over food trade experience in his hiring. “I don’t necessarily need professional servers,” he said. “I need courteous, efficient and wise people who are looking to make people happy.” Using the online Thumbtack service and word-of-mouth referrals, Stein keeps busy with a variety of events. And he doesn’t limit himself to producing catered events. “If someone needs staffing, I

will arrange staffing,” he said. “If someone needs bar service, I will arrange bar service. If it is a quiet day for catering, I freelance in New York City, where I’ve had the opportunity to cook for Vice President Joe Biden, Madeleine Albright and Henry Kissinger. I’ve worked with teams of other people at star-studded events, where I get to see how other people do things.” As he approaches his quarter-century in business, Stein remains grateful for what his company has created for him. “Catering and food, as a whole, is a really great balance for me,” he said. “It’s physical, its artistic, it’s creative, it’s thinking inside and outside of a box, it’s marrying things that you don’t think would be marriable, and it keeps you on your toes. And it’s nice to interact with people who appreciate your work. I’ve gotten standing ovations and I’ve gotten toasted. People can go through life knowing or not knowing if they touched somebody. There is nothing more humbling than leaving a party knowing you’ve made their holiday or made their event.”

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Bosnia-born trainer establishing Countdown Fitness in Greenwich BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

rom a wartorn country to Greenwich Avenue — it’s not a bad story.” So said Anel Dzafic, owner and founder of Countdown Fitness, and it’s difficult to argue the point. Dzafic, who for the past two years has been one of the trainers sharing space at the Rick Stebbins Performance Therapy studio at 323 Railroad Ave. in Greenwich, will open his own studio at 409 Greenwich Ave. in September. “My business (at Stebbins) was growing so rapidly that I decided I could afford to build out my own space to my liking, and still offer one-on-one training,” he said. The new 900-squarefoot Countdown will be significantly darker in lighting and design than most fitness spaces, Dzafic said. “Our clients won’t feel like they’re in a gym but in a completely personal space. It’s a very mindful approach to working their body without distractions. There’s not somebody being loud and annoying right next to them or a bunch of kids running around.” Countdown’s 30-minute, once-a-week sessions ($95) can be taken by anyone from children to senior citizens, he said. And with the Greenwich location across the street from the town’s train station makes it even more convenient for commuting clientele, he said. Dzafic estimated that he and his other trainer see 80 to 85 clients a week, a number that he expects to rise when he hires a third trainer. Nevertheless, he wants to have no more than three clients working out at a time, both to underscore his one-on-one philosophy and to ensure there’s no waiting for machines — one of the main turnoffs at larger clubs, he said. Dzafic’s journey to Greenwich began when he was a child growing up in

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Anel Dzafic, owner and founder of Countdown Fitness. Contributed photo.

Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the aftermath of the 1992-95 Bosnian War — which cost the lives of an estimated 100,000 soldiers and civilians — his parents moved to Queens, where an aunt sponsored them as refugees. The young Dzafic taught himself English over the summer of 1998, and wound up as a varsity high school basketball star on his way to graduating from high school in three years. It was during the latter period that his interest in how the body works was born, he said. “I sprained my ankle over and over and over and the physical therapy I

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Our clients won’t feel like they’re in a gym but in a completely personal space. It’s a very mindful approach to working their body without distractions.

was taking would increase the blood flow to the muscles but wasn’t making me stronger.” An interest in biomechanics was born as Dzafic pursued a liberal arts degree at Queens College and later took courses at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to get a certification in Health Coaching. At the same time, he became a certified personal trainer and did volunteer EMT and firefighter work in New York City. However, living in a small walkup apartment on the Upper East Side didn’t fit his and wife Julia’s plans to start a family. As a result

they moved to Stamford, where they now reside in prototypical American fashion with a nearly 1-yearold daughter and a dog. “We like having the space,” he laughed. And of course he’s hoping clients will like his new Greenwich space as well. “In addition to the privacy, I don’t want anyone to get hurt by being distracted,” he said. “In my eight years as a personal trainer, nobody has ever gotten hurt on my watch.” Plans are for Countdown Fitness to be open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

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Norwalk Hospital initiative reduces opiate prescriptions by 45 percent BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

recently introduced pain management program at Norwalk Hospital has resulted in a 45 percent reduction in opioid ordering by emergency room physicians. The hospital hopes those results can be duplicated at other facilities both within and outside the Western Connecticut Health Network, to which it belongs. “It really began by looking at the opiate crisis from a population-health standpoint,” said Dr. Benjamin Greenblatt, chair of emergency medicine at the hospital. “The emergency physicians here are very passionate about the topic.” Greenblatt cited emergency physician Chris Michos as instrumental in getting the initiative, introduced in 2016, underway. “Given what we’ve all seen over the last five years or so about the opiate crisis, he asked why we weren’t doing something like this,” Greenblatt said. “He did a significant amount of research and visited a number of hospitals in the region,” including St. Joseph’s Healthcare System in Paterson, New Jersey, which saw a 58 percent decrease in opiate prescriptions within a year of introducing a similar initiative. The state saw a steady increase in use and abuse with drug-related deaths increasing 25.6 percent from 2014 to 2015 and an additional rise of 24 percent from 2015 to 2016. In 2017, the number of deaths appeared to stabilize. However, new data from the Connecticut Department of Public Health reported a suspected 1,317 drug-related emergency department visits statewide in the first two months of 2018. Working with other physicians, nurses and

technicians in Norwalk’s IT department, the hospital developed an initiative to supply alternatives to opiates when treating pain in its Bauer Emergency Care Center. Greenblatt said the hospital believes it is the first program of its kind in the state. The program involves: • adoption of new guidelines and protocols; • implementation of improved ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks, thus decreasing the need for narcotics in the emergency room; • use of utilization data to monitor the monthly usage of opiates in the emergency room and measure progress; and • extensive education for providers on the opioid issue, opportunity for improvements and the use of alternative pain management therapies, including the use of non-opiates to alleviate pain. The 45 percent reduction in opioid-ordering occurred during the first year of the program, 2016 to 2017. Greenblatt said that data was not yet available for this year, but said the hospital expected similar reductions in 2018. One way that the hospital is approaching the problem is through its electronic medical records that now can include special notations about a given patient’s past history with opiates. “We can flag patients (with perceived excessive use of opiates) and provide them with a special care plan to discourage more usages. “If someone is suffering from a severe headache, backache, kidney stones or similar conditions, we want to be able to offer opiate alternatives when we can,” Greenblatt said. “Of course there’s always the option to use an opiate, and in severe cases we will continue to do so. But this is a matter of getting people educated about what else is out there that can work for them.”

He said that older patients seem to be particularly concerned about the potential addictive properties of what they’re prescribed. “They’re very concerned about becoming addicted.” Greenblatt said younger patients “are not necessarily asking not be given narcotics.” In 2016, more than 2.5 million Americans were abusing prescription opioids or heroin, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine. And it’s adults aged 25 to 34 who’ve been hit the hardest, the researchers found. In 2016, 20 percent of deaths in the 25-to-34 age group involved opioids, up from just 4 percent in 2001. Katherine Michael, a psychiatrist and medical director of community health at Western Connec t icut Hea lth Network (WCHN), noted that opiate abuse is also a significant issue in mental health treatment. “You see it being used in treating everything from depression and anxiety to managing weight,” she said. “With this program we can see if someone has had or is showing signs of a substance abuse problem, refer them to behavioral health for a brief intervention and follow up in patient care.” Such an approach speeds up the process of weaning them away from opiates, she said, which otherwise could take months. Greenblatt described the program as “a very scalable, reproduceable initiative that comes at a very low cost.” He said he’d been speaking with Danbury Hospital — like Norwalk, a part of WCHN — about introducing a similar program, and hopes others will follow suit. “This isn’t just about WCHN,” he said. “This is something that can benefit hospitals and patients everywhere.”

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several conference rooms and other amenities, including free gym memberships and Starbucks coffee. Maddox said that in addition to monthly membership plans — ranging from a dedicated desk starting at $499 to micro offices starting at $699 and private offices starting at $1,099 — OE Stamford is also “completely open to nonmembers.” As an example, she said the ala carte option can come into play when a Los Angeles-based firm is looking for an East Coast office for a meeting but doesn’t want to spend for a hotel conference room, which usually requires a minimum of four hours. And as a national brand, OE members can access any of the company’s 50 other locations without paying extra, Dede said. The pair met in early 2001 while working as legal associates at Chadbourne & Parke LLP in New York City. “We were working in different departments, but our relationship grew over time,” Dede said. “We started thinking about going into business together and began looking for some-

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$600 million after, including costs to resolve government investigations into the incident and civil lawsuits against the firm. The breach “resulted from one system which didn’t get patched,” Szebeni said. G e n e r a l l y, he explained, companies looking to improve their cybersecurity need to: audit and document their systems via an outside organization; have a penetration test regularly performed and utilize anomaly detection; and have a backup appliance with duplicate copies on-premise and in the cloud. Cybersecurity training is also a crucial area to focus on, Szebeni said. “Sadly, we get a lot of calls from new customers after they have been compromised,” he said. “We have seen ransomware attacks shut down entire

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From left: Joe and Joy Wezner, franchise owners of Office Evolution in Pearl River, New York; Nicole Maddox and Rochelle Dede, co-owners of the Stamford location; William Edmundson, COO of Office Evolution and Laura and John Kaufman, owners of Office Evolution in Westport.

thing that would expand our horizons and allow us to be entrepreneurs.” Intrigued by the growing coworking sector — which professional services and investment management company JLL said has been growing in the U.S. at an average annual rate of 23 percent since 2010 — the pair said they ultimately went with OE both for its flexibility and its amenities. “People refer to franchises as ‘business in a box,’ but we don’t think that’s what this is at all,” she said. “You feel

companies. Another organization had their main customer database erased twice and the backup systems were only partially functioning, meaning a lot of lost work and money. Just the productivity loss from a week of nonfunctional computers can be a tremendous loss for a small business.” Knowing that a single attack can shut a company down for days or weeks means that every company should consider a second opinion from a reputable firm, Szebeni said. “Human error is a huge reason breaches happen,” he said. “With a second set of eyes, you are likely to spot more problems. The goal needs to be to find and fix these problems before the hackers become aware of them and exploit them.” Sometimes an in-house IT team lacks the necessary experience to start or complete a project, Szebeni

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the earthiness at the office in Colorado, but for us on the East Coast it’s a little more edgy. (OE management) allows everyone to personalize their space — it is definitely not a business in a box.” Noting that they both are litigators by trade — Dede continues to work as an intellectual property attorney at BASF in Manhattan — Maddox said, “We problem-solve all the time. One of the things that appealed to me about this is that it allows us to help others solve their problems.”

The duo has also bought into OE’s corporate principle “Ohana,” a Hawaiian word used to describe a group of people fighting for the same purpose. As such, Maddox said she and Dede are dedicated to helping the surrounding community when they can, either through established charitable initiatives or through making their space available to anyone in emergencies. “When something like the tornado that hit Newtown a few weeks ago happens, we’d like to offer our space to any-

Larry Szebeni, founding partner and COO at Apex Technology Services.

said. An outside vendor can offer the skill set of an entire team “for potentially less cost than a single worker,” he said. “Because they see so much, outside firms are in a superior position to advise many companies

about what they should be doing with their systems.” As for the State Department report — which said the key elements of cyber deterrence should include creating “swift, costly and trans-

one who doesn’t have power,” she said. “We see our space in more ways than one. And as franchise owners we’re able to do those kinds of things.” The Stamford location is the first of five franchises the women are looking to open, with another in the Princeton area likely to follow; Dede lives in central New Jersey, while Maddox resides in Sandy Hook. “We’re looking at 8- to 10,000-square-foot spaces,” Dede said, “depending on the real estate that’s available.” Office Evolution Founder and CEO Mark Hemmeter said he started the business in 2003 after a career in real estate. “I was working out of my house with three young daughters, which wasn’t really as effective as I wanted it to be,” he said from corporate headquarters in Louisville, Colorado, near Denver. “I became a member of a shared-office company in 2001 and wound up loving the concept.” Unlike some of his competitors, Hemmeter said OE is focusing on suburban towns rather than major cities. “That’s where a lot of older small-business owners tend to be and that’s who we’re targeting,” he said.

The company is being careful not to overexpand, and guarantees its franchisees a three-mile radius of protected territory. Franchisors are required to pay an initial $39,500 fee, followed by an investment of $217,000 to $749,000 to cover various expenses, fees and landlord requirements. Hemmeter said that typically it costs $300,000 to $500,000 “to be all in.” A second Connecticut location — not operated by Maddox and Dede — in Westport is under development. Hemmeter said that, pending the signing of its lease, he was not able to provide specifics beyond that it would be on Post Road and consist of 8,000 square feet, including at least 30 private offices. All told, he expects to have more than 125 OE sites running by the end of next year. “Right now the shared-office industry in the U.S. makes up 1 to 1.5 percent of all office space,” Hemmeter said. “And I’ve seen estimates that that could end up being 10 to 30 percent in the future. We’re all trying to figure out it’s going to be, but obviously there’s a huge growth potential here.”

parent consequences” that the U.S. can impose in response to attacks below the threshold of the use of force, as well as building partnerships with other states for intelligence-sharing — Szebeni said: “While government has an important role in deterring cyberattacks, the reality is these attacks are often difficult if not impossible to trace — meaning no matter what the government does, business is still the frontline of attack in this new cyberwar. “Moreover,” he added, “even if the government is successful in deterring state-sponsored hacks from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, there are numerous other bad actors we need protection from such as organized crime, individual hackers, groups of hackers and terrorist organizations like ISIS.” Apex was founded in 2012 to address local

businesses’ need for help with their IT systems and cybersecurity needs. Its leadership — which also includes CEO Rich Tehrani and managing partners Michael Genaro and David Rodriguez — has years of experience in providing IT services to hedge funds and Fortune 1000 organizations. The company’s operations are centrally managed at its 535 Connecticut Ave. office in Norwalk, while an office at the Empire State Building is used primarily for prep work. Declining to provide specific figures, Szebeni said revenue has grown every year since it began. “We do expect to keep growing and adding more valued team members,” he said. “We have identified other cities to expand into but for now are focused on growing in the New York area.”

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When the reviews are bad, businesses need to stay positive BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

he Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks once remarked, “I don’t read reviews. I refuse to have my ego inflated or deflated by someone I don’t know.” However, many businesses are not able to share Parks’ attitude, especially when customers take to popular online review sites and leave cruel comments that excoriate a company, its products and services. The concept of letting consumers leave online reviews can be traced back to eBay in the late 1990s, where buyers and sellers were given the option of leaving “positive,” “neutral” and “negative” feedback regarding on-site transaction. Today, there are a seemingly endless number of online review pages, ranging from general interest sites like Amazon, Facebook and Google to industry- and geographic-specific sites. While the unpleasant surprise of receiving a negative review leaves an immediate sting, local marketing experts advise business owners to approach any unexpected thumbs-down in a professional manner. “The first thing to do is not freak out,” said Sharon Arena, owner and creative director of Salty Red Dog Marketing LLC in Norwalk. “It’s going to happen sooner or later.” Arena recommended initially giving the reviewer the benefit of the doubt regarding the unfavorable comments. “Look at the review,” she said. “Is there an issue with customer service or product?” If the business owner decides to respond to comments, the response should be carefully phrased before being published. “Avoid knee-jerk reactions,” said Linda Kavanagh, founder of Stamford-based MaxEx Public Relations LLC. “You never want to be defen-

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6 Strategies to Make Your Pitch Presentation Successful By Gilda Bonanno As an entrepreneur seeking funding for your start-up, an effective pitch presentation is vital to your success. Given the high stakes, it is challenging to make a pitch to potential investors. Here are 6 strategies that enable you to give a successful presentation:

1. Think about it from the investors' point of view This presentation is not the time to tell the investors everything you know about your idea, product or service. Instead, follow my Golden Rule of Communications - “communicate unto others as they want to be communicated to.” Focus on what the investors want to hear and remember that their point of view is centered on value and the return on their investment.

2. Prepare Keeping in mind your time limit, prepare your message, the key points to support that message, your opening and your closing. Practice by delivering your presentation out loud, focusing on these points and their relationship to each other. You should be familiar enough with the content so you can say it several different ways and still have the same meaning and impact. Resist the temptation to memorize every word of your pitch. A memorized presentation makes you more nervous, sounds canned and prevents you from having an engaging conversation with the investors.

3. Anticipate questions You can prepare for more than 90% of the questions you will be asked. For example, potential investors want to know about things like your profit margin,sales, production costs, cash flow and intellectual property. Anticipate questions like these and have the answers ready. For the other 10% of the questions that you can’t anticipate, rely on your background, knowledge and preparation to answer in the moment. And if you don’t have an answer, don’t bluff. Just admit that you don’t know and commit to getting back to them with the answer.

4. Remain calm When the investors start peppering you with questions, it may feel like uncomfortable. View every question as an opportunity. Keep in mind that questions show that the audience is interested, which is especially true in this case when they are deciding whether to invest money in your proposal. So, don’t take the questions personally or get hostile when responding.

5. Be assertive and respectful As an entrepreneur asking for investment, you have to demonstrate that you are passionate about your product/service, knowledgeable about your market and committed to working hard. You have to be assertive when explaining the value of your idea or company and why it’s a good investment. However, you have to balance being assertive with respect for your audience. Be respectful - avoid personal attacks, sarcasm or disparaging remarks during your presentation, even when you get tough questions or someone chooses not to invest. There is no benefit to burning bridges or risking alienating someone who could be an investor or supporter in the future.

6. Enjoy the experience Though it may feel like you are going into the dragon’s den or the shark’s tank, it is important to relax and enjoy the experience. One way to demonstrate that is to smile, which conveys your confidence and relaxes both you and the audience. A genuine smile will convey your excitement and passion for your product or service. Investing in an experienced coach who can help you implement strategies like these, customized to your specific pitch needs, will yield positive results and help you become successful. The next time you are pitching your product or service in front of potential investors, leverage these 6 strategies to ensure that the investors understand your product or service, appreciate your passion and knowledge and are likely to invest.

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GUEST | By Norman G. Grill

Tips for retiring early Do you dream of retiring early to pursue activities other than work, such as volunteering, traveling or spending more time on your hobbies? Making this dream a reality requires careful planning and diligent saving during the years leading up to the anticipated retirement date.

MAX OUT RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS

Retirement savings accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s are the main source of retirement income for many Americans. One of the best ways to retire

early is to build up these accounts as quickly as possible by contributing the maximum amount allowed by law each year. In 2018, you can contribute up to $18,500 to your 401(k) if you’re under

requirements. If you’re 50 years of age or over, you can make an additional catchup contribution of $1,000, bringing the total annual IRA contribution limit up to $6,500 this year. Depending on your income, you may qualify to contribute to both a 401(k) and a deductible IRA or Roth IRA. Keep in mind that if you plan to tap into your 401(k) or IRA to retire early, you may be subject to an

the age of 50. If you’re 50 years of age or over, you can make an additional catchup contribution of $6,000, bringing the total annual 401(k) contribution limit up to $24,500 this year. Additionally, you can contribute up to $5,500 to your traditional or Roth IRA this year if you’re under the age of 50 and meet other

early withdrawal penalty. This depends on how old you are when you retire: If you’re under age 59½ when you start making withdrawals, you may have to pay a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty on distributions from a 401(k) and a traditional IRA.

LOOK AT OTHER INCOME SOURCES

Also consider other potential sources of retirement income, such as a company pension plan. If your employer offers a pension plan, talk to your human resources contact to find out if you can receive benefits if you retire early. Then factor this income into your retirement budget. Of course, you’re likely planning on Social Security benefits comprising a portion of your retirement income. If so, keep in mind that the earliest you can begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits is age 62. And if you start receiving Social Security retirement benefits before reaching your “full retirement age”— which is 67 if

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you were born in 1960 or later — your monthly benefit amount will be smaller than if you wait until your full retirement age. How much smaller? According to the Social Security Administration, your monthly retirement benefit will be permanently reduced as follows if you start claiming benefits early: • 30 percent at age 62, • 25 percent at age 63, • 20 percent at age 64, • 13.3 percent at age 65, and • 6.7 percent at age 66. The flip side of planning to ensure adequate retirement income is reducing your living expenses during retirement. For example, many people strive to pay off their home mortgages early, which can possibly free up enough monthly cash flow to make early retirement feasible.

ning your Social Security distribution strategies and cutting your living expenses in retirement, you just might be able to make this dream a reality. This has been a general discussion and is not intended as advice. Retirement planning can be complex, so consider seeking professional assistance. Norm Grill, CPA, (N.Grill@GRILL1.com) is managing partner of Grill & Partners LLC (GRILL1.com), certi�ied public accountants and consultants to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with of�ices in Fair�ield and Darien, 203-254-3880.

START PLANNING EARLY

It’s never too soon to start planning for retirement, especially true if you want to retire early. By saving as much money as you can each year in your retirement savings accounts, carefully plan-

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THE LIST: Recruiting Firms

RECRUITING COMPANIES

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Ranked by number of professional recruiters; listed alphabetically in the event of a tie. Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

Robert Half Technology

263 Tresser Blvd., 1 Stamford Plaza, Suite 1201, Stamford 06901 356-9500 • roberthalf.com/technology

The McIntyre Group

63 Glover Ave., Norwalk 06850 750-1111 • themcintyregroup.com

Top executive(s), title(s) Firm contact email Year established

Number of professional recruiters on staff Salary ranges represented (thousands)

Harold M. Messmer Jr., chairman and CEO Keith Waddell, vice chairman, president and chief financial officer stamford@roberthalftechnology.com 1948 Melissa Mongillo, president mxm@themcintyregroup.com Sarah Binderberger, vice president smb@themcintyregroup.com 1986

Employment categories serviced

30 $30 to $250

Office and administrative, legal, technology and information technology, creative and marketing, accounting and finance

30 $35 to $200

Accounting and finance, corporate services, creative, information technology

Kforce Inc.

David Dunkel, chairman and CEO, and Joseph Liberatore, president 1962

21 $30 to $150 and higher

Technology, accounting and finance, health care, government and communications

Benchmark Search Group Inc.

Steve Pergolizzi, managing partner info@bmarksearch.com 2004

20 $20 to $150 and higher

Entry level, staff, management, senior management, executive, accounting and finance, information technology, service and manufacturing

Linda Galipeau, CEO, Randstad North America and executive board member, Randstad Holding 1954

20 $30 to $150 and higher

Engineering, finance and accounting, health care, human resources, internet technology, legal, manufacturing and logistics, office and administration, pharmaceuticals and sales and marketing

Adecco

Joyce Russell, executive vice president and president 1996

15 $20 to $50 and higher

Light industrial, clerical, management, senior management, executive, accounting and finance, administrative and support, legal, light industrial, information technology, health care, manufacturing and human resources

Operations Inc.

David Lewis, president and CEO info@operationsinc.com 2001

15 $30 to $500 and higher

Human resources consulting solutions for smaller businesses, typically with 200 employees or less, that possess limited inhouse human resources expertise

Smith Arnold Partners

Paul Smith, president psmith@smitharnold.com 1983

14 $75 to $400

Finance and accounting, audit and risk, health care technology, information technology, market research, health care, software engineering and software development for contract, temporary and contract to hire

Mackey & Guasco Staffing

Maureen Mackey and Lu Guasco, partners Maureen@mackeyandguasco.com Lu@mackeyandguasco.com 2002

10 $45 to $225 and higher

Direct-hire placements, human resources contract services, temporary and temp-toperm staffing, specializing in fields, including human resources, office administration, marketing and accounting

Steven Gage, founder and principal sgage@merrittstaffing.com 1989

10 $20 to $150

Clerical, entry level, staff, management, accounting/finance, administrative and support, legal, information technology

Lisa and Howard Chubinsky, founders contactus@staffproviders.com 2000

9 $20 to $150

Health care and information technology for companies, including Fortune 500 corporations, health care systems, hospitals, medical device companies, laboratories, midsized companies and start-ups

6 $35 to $150

Receptionist, administrative assistant, personal assistant, book keeper, office manager, coordinator, project manager, legal assistant, paralegal, human resource professionals, customer service, marketing assistant, account specialist and more

1055 Washington Blvd., Fourth floor, Stamford 06901 504-7400 • kforce.com

1177 Summer St., Stamford 06905 708-9886 • bmarksearch.com

Randstad Staffing

100 First Stamford Place, Stamford, 06902 325-4151 • randstadusa.com

1 Landmark Square, Eighth floor, Stamford 06901 325-9085 • adeccousa.com

535 Connecticut Ave., Second floor, Norwalk 06854 322-0538 • operationsinc.com

3 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901 967-8300 • smitharnold.com

2425 Post Road, Suite 206, Southport 06890 655-1166 • mackeyandguasco.com

Merritt Staffing

30 Oak St., Stamford 06905 • 325-3799 99 Hawley Lane, Stratford 06614 • 386-8800 merrittstaffing.com

8 9

Staff Providers LLC * Wilton 06897 834-2100 • staffproviders.com

Fogarty Knapp & Associates Inc. and Fogarty Knapp Temps LLC 1150 Summer St., Stamford 06905 965-7777 • fogartyknapp.com

Abrahams & London Ltd.

Stuart Laub, president stu@abrahamlondon.com 1985

5 $90 and higher

Sales, marketing and technical support

Bonnell Associates Inc.

William R. Bonnell, president wbonnell@bonnellassociates.com 1991

5 $150 and higher

Education and publishing, insurance and financial services, emerging and venture capital, manufacturing and engineering, nonprofit and health care

Crossroads Consulting LLC

Mitchell R. Beck mitch@crossroadsconsulting.com 1996

5 $25 to $500

A generalist firm that will search for candidates from entry level to C-level in just about any category

Manpower **

Jonis Pricing, CEO ManpowerGroup stamford.ct@manpower.com 1948

4 Hourly rate of $10 - $20

General office positions, including receptionist, data entry, administrative, clerical, bookkeepers; industrial positions, including dishwashers, manufacturing, warehouse, labor and maintenance

Natalie Einson permtemp@aol.com 1983

4 $20 to $150

Administrative, financial, human resources, legal, marketing and real estate

ITech Consulting Partners LLC

John Barry, president info@itechcp.com 1998

3 $25 to $250 and higher

Information technology, finance, human resources, engineering and executive

Transcend Business Solutions

Linda Rowan, president info@transcendbus.com 2004

3 $25 to $500

Information technology, executive, administrative assistant, finance and accounting and sales and marketing

Creativeplacement

Karl Heine, principal kheine@creativeplacement.com 1998

2 $35 to $200

Creative and art directors, graphic designers, production specialists, project managers, packaging designers, developers, web designers and programmers, social media specialists, writers, and more

7 Old Sherman Turnpike, Suite 108, Danbury 06810 730-4000 • abrahamlondon.com

40 Richards Ave., Third floor, Norwalk 06854 319-7214 • bonnellassociates.com

272 Fan Hill Road, Monroe 06468 816-6179 • crossroadsconsulting.com

113 Broad St., Stamford 06902 363-7871 • us.manpower.com

Success Unlimited. Inc / Successful Temps

25 Sylvan Road South, Building B, Westport 06880 227-4999 • successofwestport.com

30 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470 270-0051 • itechcp.com

30 Grassy Plain St., Unit 5A, Bethel 06801 790-5222 • transcendbus.com

Katharine Fogarty, Heather M. Knapp, founders alljobs@fogartyknapp.com 1994

13 N. Main St., South Norwalk 06854 838-7772 • creativeplacement.com

This list is a sampling of recruiting firms that are located in the region. If you would like to include your firm in our next list, please contact Peter Katz at pkatz@westfairinc.com. * Street address withheld at the firm's request. ** Salary is not represented in thousands.

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In Brief

An earlier rendering of the Hunters Ridge project in Newtown released by Granoff Architects.

DEVELOPER MAKES FIFTH PITCH FOR HUNTERS RIDGE PROJECT

A developer has submitted its fifth proposal for Hunters Ridge, a housing project in Newtown that has repeatedly run into opposition from the Connecticut town’s Water & Sewer Authority (WSA). In its latest proposal, developer 79 Church Hill Road LLC seeks to build a single six-story building consisting of 141 rental apartments, 43 of which would be designated as affordable housing. The developer has asked the WSA to confirm that 20,868 gallons of daily sewage treatment capacity for

the proposed apartments on a 0.75-acre plot would be reserved at the town sewage treatment plant for the Hunters Ridge project. The town has approximately 33,000 gallons of unallocated sewage treatment capacity remaining at the plant. Hunters Ridge was originally pitched as 224 rental apartments in several buildings, as well as over 55,000 square feet of commercial space on a 35-acre site. That proposal would have required Newtown to extend its sewer district to all 35 acres, something the WSA rejected. The developer later

proposed 141 dwellings be built in two buildings on 3.8 acres, under the belief that that acreage fell within the existing sewer district. But the WSA has told the developer that only 0.75 acres at the site are actually within the sewer district. 79 Church Hill Road is near westbound I-84’s Exit 10 interchange ramps.

BTX TO OPEN NEW WORLD HQ

Freight forwarding and logistics company BTX Global Logistics will hold a grand-opening ceremony for its new world headquarters at 12 Commerce Drive in Shelton on June 27. The company, which bought the new facility last May for nearly $3.9 million, was previously headquartered at 375 Bridgeport Ave. in Shelton. BTX designed the entirety of its new world headquarters. The 75,000-square-foot facility features high-efficiency lighting and HVAC equipment; over 75 office cubicles with sit-stand desks and dual

monitors; 25 private offices; multiple conference rooms; a custom-designed kitchen and lounge area; a fitness center; and a warehouse and fulfillment center. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti is expected to attend the ceremony, which will run from 4 to 6 p.m. BTX is a transportation and logistics organization specializing in time-sensitive, heavy-weight freight and integrated solutions for customers around the world.

SOBOL OPENING IN RIDGEFIELD

SoBol, a health food restaurant franchise specializing in gluten- and dairy-free smoothies and bowls featuring acai and pitaya as its core ingredients, is planning to open a Fairfield County location at 90 Danbury Road in Ridgefield. No opening date has been set for the new location, although the franchise’s Facebook page posted a photograph of the store’s interior while pro-

claiming, “We can’t wait to open. We’re so happy to say that it’s almost time!” This will be the second SoBol location in the county, following the January opening of an eatery at 132 E. Putnam Ave. in Cos Cob. The chain is primarily based in Long Island, with one Westchester location in White Plains.

CT POST BUILDING SOLD

The former Connecticut Post building at 410 State St. in Bridgeport has sold for $1.15 million. The property consists of a 57,870-square-foot, four-story brick building built in 1928 with an attached parking garage on 0.64 acres. A New York City investor bought the property from Hearst CT Post LLC. “They executed the purchase as part of a 1031 exchange,” said Angel Commercial President Jon Angel, who represented the buyer. “The plan is to remodel the building and offer it for lease.” Cushman and Wakefield represented the seller.

CUMBERLAND FARMS PROPOSED

Plans for a six-pump, 5,300-square-foot Cumberland Farms gas station and convenience store have been submitted to Danbury’s Planning Commission. According to a Danbury News-Times report, the proposed Cumberland Farms facility at 106 Federal Road would be built at the vacant site that was originally a Howard Johnson’s motel and restaurant; the motel is now a Quality Inn, but the eatery has changed hands over the years, most recently as a Bennigan’s Grill and Tavern that closed more than a decade ago. If approved by the commission, this would be the 72nd Cumberland Farms in Connecticut and the first located in Danbury. The commission is expected to vote on the application at its June 20 meeting after reviewing staff reports. — Phil Hall and Kevin Zimmerman

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SPECIAL REPORT | Education

Fairfield University Art Museum runs the spectrum from Bellini to bullets BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

pon entering the exhibit “#UNLOAD: Guns in the Hands of Artists” at the Fairfield University Art Museum, the visitor is confronted with a large glass case packed with disassembled guns. Within the exhibit, the gun culture is presented in a mix of surreal and provocative imagery: a toy - dispensing machine features bullets within plastic eggs, a decommissioned gun has its barrel replaced with a tape measure, a rifle is submerged in Excaliburstyle into a large stone. “#UNLOAD” was first staged in the mid-1990s at Positive Space in New Orleans, in response to a rise in the local murder rate. Artist Brian Borrello and gallery owner Jonathan Ferrara curated the exhibition, which gained national attention. In 2014, Ferrara reorganized the exhibition to include international artists, and it has been displayed across the country in galleries, universities and the rotunda of the Russell Senate Office Building. However, the Fairfield University Art Museum marks the first time it has been presented in a museum setting. “I’m very proud that our museum is the first to take it,” said Carey Mack Weber, assistant director for the museum. “It’s a controversial subject, but statistics show more than 80 percent of Americans feel we have a problem with gun violence.” The exhibit, which opened June 1, follows the museum’s attendance-breaking “The Holy Name — Art of the Gesù: Bernini and his Age,” which ran Feb. 2 to May 19 and offered a collection of artistic masterpieces from the Church of the Gesù, the Roman mother church of the Society of Jesus. “We had 8,000 at ‘Art of the Gesù,”

said Weber. “That was enormous for us. We had people come from Europe and all over the United States. Generally, we get 5,000 people a year.” The back-to-back exhibits could be seen as a new peak for the museum, which had its accidental creation in the late 1990s when Bridgeport’s Museum of Art, Science and Industry was transitioning into the Discovery Museum and gifted its collection of Italian Renaissance artwork to Fairfield University. “Once we got them, we had no place to put them,” Weber said. “We kept them in a locked room in the library and people had to make an appointment to see them.” At first, the museum got off to a rocky start. It was originally called the Bellarmine Museum of Art, named after the Bellarmine Hall building on the university campus that housed its collection. Weber admitted the original name created some confusion. “We feel people are still having trouble figuring out who we are and what we do,” she said. The museum later absorbed the Walsh Gallery, which existed within the Quick Center for the Arts on the university campus since 1985. This created a new dilemma, as the Quick Center is a considerable walking distance from Bellarmine Hall. Weber acknowledged that it was not the ideal setup, but there are no plans to create a new structure accommodating both exhibition spaces. “It’s confusing and it’s not particularly convenient, but it is a reality,” she said. “We are trying to have people understand that, so they can plan their visit.” Weber pointed out that the museum has a faculty liaison attached to each exhibition and it seeks to use art for educational enrichment. “We are a teaching

Luis Cruz Azaceta Taperuler Gun, 2014, Tape ruler and decommissioned handgun, 3 ½ x 12 inches. Photo by Neil Alexander, courtesy of Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans.

Marcus Kenney, Girl with Gun, 2015, sublimated print on aluminum, 61.25 x 43.24 inches, Edition of 3, with 1 AP.

“We are a teaching museum — not just for the university, but for the community. And while we have a small collection, we try and have our exhibitions cover the entire history of art.” — Carey Mack Weber

museum — not just for the university, but for the community,” she said. “And while we have a small collection, we try and have our exhibitions cover the entire history of art.” Indeed, the museum has covered global artistic experience with a focus on subjects that rarely find a spotlight in Connecticut’s museum scene. Recent exhibitions offered insight into the drawings of the Plains Indians of North America, the majesty of Byzantine sacred art and the haunting Vietnam photographs of Craig J. Barber, an ex-combat

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Marine. While “#UNLOAD” is in the Walsh Gallery, the Bellarmine galleries offers a presentation of modern designs for the mizusashi, a water jar used in the Japanese tea ceremony. Exhibition planning usually takes two to three years of advance work, though Weber said the museum was able to tweak the Walsh Gallery calendar on relatively tight notice to accommodate the “#UNLOAD” exhibition for its run through Oct. 13. Three panel discussions were coordinated to run with the exhibition, and the Quick Center commissioned Movement Art Is to create a special dance presentation related to “#UNLOAD” that will premiere on Oct. 12. Looking ahead, Weber noted that upcoming exhibitions will highlight the masks and statues of early 20th century Liberia, celebrate American art deco icon Hildreth Meière, offer a somber consideration of the fate of Jewish children in France during the Holocaust years, and present a colorful overview of contemporary Cuban art. “There is nothing like being physically next to an object, as opposed to seeing a slide or a digital image,” Weber said. “And everything we do is free. It’s a resource that a lot of people aren’t aware of.”

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GUEST | By Angela White

Advice on what schools can do to prevent bullying

t wasn’t soon after a 15-year-old student arrived at Rising Ground’s Biondi Middle and High School on the Leake & Watts campus in Yonkers that educators learned that he was bullied incessantly at his former school. What was particularly traumatic for the teenage boy was that staff at the former school actually witnessed this and did nothing. He became withdrawn, depressed and tried to avoid attending school. At Rising Ground, we immediately involved the student in our Bullying Prevention Committee, which is composed of peers, teachers and licensed professionals. It’s been a great success. At Rising Ground’s Biondi Education Center, we work with students with emotional, behavioral and intellectual challenges —

characteristics that historically increase their chances of being targeted. Our goal is to have a bully-free campus. As a result of our efforts, we’ve seen a sharp decline in incidents of bullying. But, like most schools in this country, these struggles for our students and teachers are constant. Bullying has become a crisis in America and is one of the underlying factors in so many tragic events, such as school shootings facing our communities across the country. Victims of bullying are called names, made fun of, have been the subject of rumors, or physically assaulted, threatened or spat on, among any number of other forms of intimidation and embarrassment — either in person or online (known as cyberbullying). Children who have developmental, emotional and learning disabilities, emotional

disorders or who identify as LGBTQ (or are perceived to be) are at even greater risk. For far too many children and teenagers in this country, bullying often leads to anxiety, depression, poor academic performance, ill health and far more serious consequences such as violence against others or even suicide. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 20.8 percent of all students report being bullied. Among high school students, 15.5 percent are cyberbullied and 20.2 percent are bullied on school property; 74.1 percent of LGBTQ students are bullied because of their orientation or gender expression. Students who are bullied or bully others are more likely to report high levels of suicide-related behavior. So, creating a safe environment is necessary for any child to succeed — and it starts with giving students a

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voice. Regardless of the scenario, those who have been threatened, often end up bullying others. It’s a vicious cycle. At the Biondi Middle and High School we are employing a multifaceted approach to disrupt that cycle and address the challenges head on. It includes: • Acting immediately: When a matter is reported, we deal with it swiftly by involving the students, teachers, trained professionals and parents. Too often, parents aren’t even aware of their child’s aggressive behavior. • Bringing students together: In forming a student-led Bullying Prevention Committee, peers convene with trauma-informed counselors and teachers in a group setting on a weekly basis. They share their thoughts, express their feelings and learn to empathize with each other and then model the behavior to other students. • Spirit Week: We organize activities focused on bully prevention and intervention and provide students with information, support and means of coping, preventing and reporting incidents. • Acts of Kindness: We encourage students to focus on simple gestures, such as saying hello, thank you and offering praise to their peers. Basic acts of kindness go a long way in preventing disrespectful behavior. • The Box: Students are encouraged to put a note in a box where staff addresses their concerns immediately. • The Inspiration Tree: Kids leave encouraging messages on an artistic tree such as “Be a buddy, not a bully,” “Be kind, it’s free,” and “Together we can make a difference.” It a simple reminder for all to see. • Rewards system: Students are recognized for their good deeds and rewarded in points that can be used to gain privileges and make purchases in the school store. In all of our approaches, we work closely with teachers, licensed psychologists, social workers, crisis intervention therapists, parents and students — and focus on building student strengths, encouraging positive behaviors. Evidence shows that when schools have prevention programs in place, instances of bullying go down by as much as 25 percent. Even more eye opening is when a peer intervenes on behalf of the victim, nearly 60 percent of incidents cease almost immediately, according to figures collected by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. None of these strategies alone is a panacea or cure-all. But kindness, tolerance and respect are contagious, and are necessary tools in battling the crisis facing our children and our country. The struggle is real; the issue is daunting. But when we experience success as we did with the teenager boy who was bullied, we know we’re on the right path. Angela White is superintendent of schools for Rising Ground and the elementary, middle and high schools at the Carol and Frank Biondi Education Center in Yonkers.

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Facts & Figures ATTACHMENTS-FILED Copas Restaurant and Bar LLC, Bethel. Filed by Alexander Copp. $46,500 in favor of ECB Realty LLC. Property: 25 Grassy Plain St., Bethel. Filed May 11. Schrader, David, et al., Stratford. Filed by Pullman & Comley LLC, Bridgeport. $48,754 in favor of Blasé Realty LLC. Property: 345 Third Ave., Stratford. Filed May 18.

BUILDING PERMITS COMMERCIAL 714 LLC, Shelton, contractor for Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar. Install three wall signs on the exterior of an existing commercial space at 387 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $21,500. Filed May 17. Acme Sign Co., contractor for SPUS8 750 Washington Blvd LP. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 750 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,200. Filed between May 21 and June 1. Belle Haven Club, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 100 Harbor Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed May 2018. Bridge Street Partners LLC, Shelton, contractor for Cross Fit. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 50 Bridge St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed May 15. Brightview of Shelton LLC, Shelton, contractor for self. Add stairs to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 70 Beard Sawmill Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed May 15.

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Magna Construction Limited LLC, Stamford, contractor for 36 Atlantic Street LLC. Reduce an existing commercial space to its core at 36 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between May 21 and June 1.

Cardoso Enterprises 1 LLC, Shelton, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen, bathrooms and windows in an existing single-family residence at 265 Soundview Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed May 17.

Kellogg, Karen L. and Kevin L. Kellogg, Shelton, contractor for self. Replace the patio and entry doors in an existing single-family residence at 16 Sherwood Lane, Shelton. Estimated cost: $12,730. Filed May 23.

P J Custom Carpentry LLC, contractor for Laurie Prinz and Roger Bigger. Construct a rear kitchen, sitting area and deck on an existing single-family residence at 8 Ridge Farms Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $62,000. Filed May 17.

Solidus Inc., Bloomfield, contractor for 415 GA Acquisition LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 415 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $759,494. Filed May 2018.

Esposito, Mercedes, Shelton, contractor for self. Run underground conduits for power out to the shed on property of an existing single-family residence at 363 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed May 18.

MacDonnell, Nora L., contractor for Bernard V. Garra, et al. Remove the deck on the rear of an existing single-family residence at 18 Brightside Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between May 21 and June 1.

PHRG, Bridgeport, contractor for Rosaline Benoit. Replace the roof on an existing single-family residence at 147 Fox St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $16,986. Filed May 25.

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Fernandez, Joshua, Shelton, contractor for self. Update the main bathroom and add a new window to an existing single-family residence at 43 Rugby Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed May 17.

McLaughlin, Susan B., Shelton, contractor for self. Repair the deck on an existing single-family residence and build a roof over it at 15 Winthrop Woods Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $5,500. Filed May 15.

Fortin, Wayne J., Shelton, contractor for self. Build a shed on the property of an existing single-family residence at 220 Soundview Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed May 18.

Meghan, Riccio, Shelton, contractor for self. Remodel kitchens and bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 30 Fairmont Place, Shelton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed May 25.

Frentress, Jeff, Shelton, contractor for self. Change propane to natural gas on the property of an existing single-family residence at 45 Woonsocket Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $370. Filed May 16.

Merritt Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Summit RR One LLC. Add new ramps, an entry door, rear windows and an awning to an existing single-family residence at 220 Carter Henry Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed June 1.

Adams, James L., Stamford, contractor for self. Replace the damaged windows on a two-family residence at 63 Orchard St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between May 21 and June 1. Balko, Paul A., Shelton, contractor for self. Replace the rear deck on an existing single-family residence at 121 Grove St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed May 15. Blackwatch Inc., contractor for Connecticut Congress LLC. Remodel the kitchen, laundry room and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 4800 Congress St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed May 25. Bodach, Jill and Jonathan Smith, Shelton, contractor for self. Remodel the first-floor laundry, bathroom and roof on an existing single-family residence at 16 Cots St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed May 17. Brinckerhoff, Laura D., Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the existing family room, office, bathroom and sheetrock at 18 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed May 17. Brueggemann, Ann, Shelton, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 54 Plaskon Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed May 23. Buchsbaum, Erica and Matthew Buchsbaum, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 75 Rock Maple Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed May 2018. Bugaj Contractors Co. LLC, contractor for Mark E. Dalton and Jessica M. Dalton. Finish the basement with a playroom and full bathroom at 170 Highlawn Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed May 23. Buonanno, Beverly and Nicholas Buonanno, Shelton, contractor for self. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 39 Walnut Reed Hill Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $8,250. Filed May 15.

FTR LLC, contractor for Alan K. Gorenstein and Elisabeth Gorenstein. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 14 Davis Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed May 29. Gatehouse Partners LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Robert B. Nolan and Elizabeth Nolan. Replace the kitchen cabinets and floors in an existing single-family residence at 602 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $171,414. Filed May 2018. Gerhard, Margaret and George Gerhard, Shelton, contractor for self. Replace the entry doors in an existing single-family residence at 7 New Castle Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $6,817. Filed May 15. Hallas Associates LLC, Brookfield, contractor for Donald David Zyckerbraun. Remodel the kitchen and laundry room in an existing single-family residence at 123 Richmond Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed May 15. Hawk’s Ridge of Shelton LLC, Shelton, contractor for self. Build a two-story colonial with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage at 50 White Trail Lane, Shelton. Estimated cost: $196,780. Filed May 18. Hobbs Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Robert F. Cioffi and Meghan Walsh. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 22 Ramhorne Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $190,000. Filed May 17.

Moe, Mollie and Alexander Moe, Shelton, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 35 Ladas Place, Shelton. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed May 17. Monteiro, Peter, Shelton, contractor for self. Add an above-ground pool to the property of an existing single-family residence at 18 Fairlane Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $12,700. Filed May 22. New Canaan Building & Remodeling LLC, contractor for Carmen M. Failla, et al. Add a pool deck to the pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 151 Wellington Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $112,850. Filed between May 21 and June 1. North Broadway Development LLC, Thornwood, New York, contractor for self. Construct a new two-family residence with finished basement, attached two-car garage and a rear patio at 10 Sound Beach Avenue Extension, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $850,000. Filed May 2018. Oxendine, Joseph A., Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 33 Sherwood Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed May 2018.

Popescu, Claudia, Shelton, contractor for self. Install an aboveground pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 141 Isinglass Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $6,475. Filed May 17. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pennsylvania, contractor for Jonathan J. Murphy. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 88 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,200. Filed May 24. Pray, Patricia and Leo J. Pray, Shelton, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 27 Wakeley St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $6,400. Filed May 15. Preusser, Beverly S., Shelton, contractor for self. Replace the air conditioning in an existing single-family residence at 445 Lynx Run, Shelton. Estimated cost: $4,800. Filed May 18. Pruitt, James, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a second level to an existing single-family residence at 270 Pepper Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed between May 21 and June 1. R. D. Scinto, Shelton, contractor for Spotted Horse. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 100 Commerce Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $132,500. Filed May 16. R. D. Scinto, Shelton, contractor for Starbucks. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 106 Commerce Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $60,650. Filed May 16.

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R. D. Scinto, Shelton, contractor for Base Building. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 110 Commerce Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $122,700. Filed May 16. Reed, Sally, Shelton, contractor for self. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 420 Asbury Ridge, Shelton. Estimated cost: $14,892. Filed May 15.

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GREENWICHSTAMFORD OPEN WATER SWIM On June 23, more than 300 swimmers and 100 land volunteers, boaters and kayakers will make waves in the fight against cancer in the 12th annual Swim Across America Greenwich-Stamford Swim, which is held on the border of Old Greenwich and Stamford, at 96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford, home to the Swim’s beneficiary, the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT). Swimmers, boaters, kayakers, paddle boarders and land volunteers interested in participating should register at swimacrossamerica.org/greenwich. For more, email greenwich@swimacrossamerica.org or call 203-570-9195.

From left: Scott Wands, manager, grants and programs, CT Humanities; state Rep. Gail Lavielle; Susan Gilgore, LMMM executive director; state Rep. Terrie Wood; Jason Mancini, executive director, CT Humanities; Patsy Brescia, LMMM chairman of the board; state Sen. Bob Duff; and state Rep. Chris Perone.

CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES AWARDS$ 20,000 TO LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (LMMM) in Norwalk has been awarded $20,000 from the Connecticut Humanities for a Public Presentation Grant in support of the planning of the new exhibit “Bulls of Wall Street: High Finance, Power and Social Change in Victorian America.” “We are very thankful to the Connecticut Humanities for supporting this very important exhibit,” said Patsy Brescia, LMMM chairman of the board of trustees, “and to all our state legislators for their continued efforts and support for our treasured institution.” The exhibition, curated by Kathleen Craughwell-Varda, will explore the financial world of LeGrand Lockwood and his illustrious peers — Vanderbilt, Gould and Fisk — and the social and economic similarities and differences between Gilded Age American finance and today’s. The exhibition will also examine the struggles and successes of minorities on Victorian era Wall Street, such as black Americans and women, who may have redefined the course of history and American culture. “The Board of Trustees and I are truly grateful to the Connecticut Humanities for this very generous grant, which will launch the planning of a thought-provoking and innovative exhibit on 19th century American finance,” said LMMM Executive Director Susan Gilgore. “We are very excited to bring to life the mansion’s history with this focus and during this pivotal era and offer an in-depth and novel exploration on American finance to communities throughout the region.” The outstanding expert advisors who will support Craughwell-Varda’s research and findings are: John E. Herzog, who spearheaded the expansion of Herzog, Heine, Geduld Inc. into the third-largest NASDAQ market maker in the country; Janice Traﬂet, Howard Scott research professor of management, Bucknell University and author; and consultant archivist Steve Wheeler, archive director of the NY Stock Exchange from 1986 to 2015.

NEW TRUSTEES JOIN MUSEUM’S BOARD Miklos P. Koleszar and Sallie Marsico have joined the Board of Trustees of the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (LMMM) in Norwalk. Patsy Brescia, chairman of the board said, “We are delighted to have Mr. Koleszar and Ms. Marsico join our distinguished board of trustees and gain their respective talents in the oversight of LMMM. Our trustees and volunteers are very important to assist staff in enhancing our cultural, educational and institutional programs.” Koleszar, a Norwalk resident, is a sole practitioner with a general practice of law concentrating on real estate, elder law, estate planning and probate. Previously, he has been an associate with the law firm of Nemore, Nemore, & Silverman and assistant corporation counsel for the city of Norwalk. Marsico, a Norwalk resident, began her career in 1973 running 26 card shops for Walden Book Co., later becoming director of real estate for the company, where she worked on site selection, contract negotiation and construction interface for rapid expansion of the company’s bookstores in regional mall locations. Over the course of her career, either as an independent consultant or as director of real estate for the corporation, she directed retail expansion for Nine West Group, American Eagle Outfitters, The Bombay Co., Batus International, Carter Hawley Hale’s Contempo Casual division and Caldor.

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Katie Banzhaf and Leo Karl.

STAR ADDS ALL-ELECTRIC CAR STAR Inc.’s recent purchase of an electric vehicle is one of many steps the nonprofit organization is taking to revitalize and leverage its resources to meet future needs. These changes are possible due to recently awarded grants such as the $374,000 grant from the Governor’s Nonprofit Grant Program that allotted for 10 vehicles — one hybrid, one electric and eight larger accessible vans. STAR’s Executive Director Katie Banzhaf, sees the electric vehicle as a look into STAR’s future, “With the growth of more customized employment and enrichment programs focused on individuals, the dramatic cost savings with electric and hybrid additions to our fleet will help us leverage important financial resources while being environmentally conscious good citizens in our community. We hope to be on the leading edge of transportation changes for people with special needs.” STAR also received a series of grants totaling more than $1 million from the same governor’s program for a total building makeover. STAR’s Director of Philanthropy Peter Saverine, commented on this windfall, “Each year we have been the lucky recipients of some very generous grants from similar state and city programs for capital investment, transportation and energy-saving improvements. We walked around the building and made a wish list of everything that needed fixing and decided to ask for the entire wish list. We were thrilled to have all of our wishes granted.” The newest addition to STAR’s fleet of more than 50 vehicles, receiving the most buzz is the Chevrolet Bolt EV, purchased from Karl Chevrolet of New Canaan. The Bolt will dramatically increase fuel efficiency and decrease maintenance expenses long term. The vehicle will be used for short trips bringing STAR participants to individualized and customized services such as jobs or volunteering in the community, medical appointments, classes and wellness activities. This will replace the use of larger, less fuel inefficient vans when transporting only one or two people.

FAIRFIELD GOES PURPLE FOR ALZHEIMER’S Businesses in downtown Fairfield came together June 15 and will stay together till June 20 to “Paint the Town Purple” raising awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. More than 30 businesses are participating, including Bank of America, Chelsea Restaurant, Crave 52, Hands on Pottery, Italian Kitchen, The Label Exchange, Salon 1560 and Saugatuck Sweets. Paint the Town Purple is truly about bringing Alzheimer’s awareness to the community. I would love to give a huge thank you to all of our volunteers who helped launch this initiative,” said Walk Manager Tori Vigorito. The goal of the effort is to increase awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the free programs and services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held June 15 in front of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce to kick start the campaign. First Selectman Mike Tetreau issued a Proclamation from the town of Fairfield proclaiming June 2018 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

MIKLAVE RECOGNIZED FOR NINTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR Robinson+Cole attorney Matthew T. Miklave is among the 2018 “100 Most Powerful Corporate Employment Lawyers” as recognized by LawDragon in partnership with Human Resource Executive magazine. This is the ninth consecutive year Miklave has earned the distinction of being featured in the annual guide. He is a member of Robinson+Cole’s Labor, Employment, Benefits + Immigration Group. With more than three decades of experience as a labor, employment and civil rights attorney, Miklave has served as a litigator, counselor and contract negotiator throughout his career. He has represented employers and management in all areas of employment, civil rights and traditional labor law, including issues arising under federal and state anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation statutes; noncompete agreements and other post-employment restrictions and employment practices and policies. The “100 Most Powerful Corporate Employment Lawyers” guide recognizes leading corporate, defense-side employment lawyers through selections based on LawDragon’s editorial research as well as by submissions from firms and other visitors to Lawdragon.com. Robinson+Cole is a service mark of Robinson & Cole LLP, a firm with more than 200 lawyers in nine offices serving regional, national and international clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

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HAPPENING Debra Greenwood and Daniel F. Keane.

FAIRFIELD CHAMBER AWARDS DINNER The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is holding its 72nd annual Awards Dinner on June 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Patterson Club in Fairfield. “This will be a very special evening, said Beverly A. Balaz, president of the chamber, as we will be awarding ACBI Insurance the Company of the Year award, which will be accepted by Daniel F. Keane, president and CEO. And, we will honor The Center for Family Justice, as Nonprofit Organization of the Year, which will be accepted by Debra A. Greenwood, president and CEO. Both ACBI Insurance and The Center for Family Justice have immensely contributed to the community in a variety of different ways, providing help and support where they can and as such, we want to acknowledge and recognize their endeavors, accomplishments and achievements.” Tickets at $80 are available for anyone who would like to attend the chamber’s 72nd annual Awards Dinner. For more information and details or to purchase tickets, contact the chamber office at 203-255-1011 or register online FairfieldCTChamber.com. Ellen Mahony.

UCONN OFFERS ACCOUNTING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE The accounting department of UConn will soon begin offering a new advanced business certificate in accounting analytics. The program is in response to industry demand for professionals who can access and process large amounts of business data. The four-course certificate enables students to develop a data mindset and prepares them to interact with data scientists from an accountant’s perspective. “The professional accounting industry is undergoing a major shift resulting from recent technological advances, allowing accounting professionals to access and process large amounts of business data,’’ said Ricki Livingston, director of online programs in accounting. “When this information is coupled with innovative analytical software tools, accountants have an enhanced capability to provide the most precise information for decision making. There is a tremendous thirst for these skills among large accounting agencies.’’ “I’m very excited about our new certificate program,’’ she said. “After interviewing multiple accounting firms and industry advisors, we are confident that this program will be a good fit to fill the knowledge gap that the industry wants addressed.’’ The certificate can be taken as stand-alone professional development, or in conjunction with the Master of Science in Accounting. The certificate curriculum is divided over two semesters. Students are required to complete four of the five courses offered, which are taught by a mix of both research-oriented faculty and experienced practitioners, providing a diverse perspective in the curriculum. For more, contact Erika Durning, manager of online programs in accounting, at 860-486-0334 or at Erika.durning@uconn.edu.

WESTPORT SURGERY PRACTICE EXPANDS TEAM A boutique plastic surgery practice in Westport is expanding with the addition of Stephanie Oertel, a certified physician assistant, according to practice founder Dr. Ellen Mahony. “I’m delighted to welcome Stephanie to our practice,” said Mahony. “In the short time she has been with us, she has proven herself to be adept at various techniques, as well as at engaging and educating our patients.” “Stephanie is as comfortable with the cannula as the needle. Neurotoxins, like Botox and hyaluronic acids, like Juvaderm, are part of her daily work,” Mahony said. Oertel graduated from Duquesne University with a master’s degree in physician assistant studies. She trained with a cosmetic plastic surgeon in Pittsburgh, gaining experience in the operating room and mastering pre- and post-surgical patient care. She also trained in pediatric plastic surgery at CHOP, the renowned Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. “I’m thrilled to join Dr. Mahony in the beautiful town of Westport and look forward to helping our patients achieve their goals,” Oertel said. “As a sketch artist, I’ve analyzed facial contours and shapes for many years, developing an appreciation for beauty in the feminine form and the masculinity in its male counterpart. I believe that plastic surgery combines medicine with the artistry of the human body, particularly the face.’’

BANK HIRES SVP HEALTH CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES

Claudia Gourdon

People’s United Bank recently hired Claudia Gourdon as senior vice president, health care financial services. She will be responsible for driving new business growth and origination in the downstate New York and northern New Jersey markets and will be based in Stamford. People’s United Healthcare Finance provides specialized banking expertise, customized credit facilities and commercial banking services to the health care sector, both not-for-profit and for-profit. Gourdon brings more than 30 years’ experience in the health care industry, particularly in the senior living and hospital sectors. Most recently, she was with Bank Leumi USA, where she was a senior health care relationship manager, managing a portfolio of more than $300 million. Prior to that, she held various roles of increasing responsibility, including chief marketing officer and senior vice president, Healthcare Finance Group in New York, managing director at CIT Group Inc., and managing director at General Electric Corp. In each role Gourdon was responsible for business development, portfolio management and expanding the reach of each company’s health care financial services practice. She is a graduate of the Yale University School of Management.

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Facts & Figures RJM Bros LLC, contractor for Erica Altamura, et al. Add a second floor to the ranch of a two-family residence at 58 Old Colony Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $265,955. Filed between May 21 and June 1. Robbins, Mary, Shelton, contractor for self. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 14 Suren Lane, Shelton. Estimated cost: $3,781. Filed May 15. Servidio Landscaping LLC, Stamford, contractor for 1J Acquisition LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 1 Jada Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $57,000. Filed May 2018. Servidio Landscaping LLC, Stamford, contractor for 16J Acquisition LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 16 Alpha Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $46,000. Filed May 2018. Smeriglio, Michael, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Repair the porch on a two-family residence at 598 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between May 21 and June 1. Sullivan, Brian, Shelton, contractor for self. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 122 Country Place, Shelton. Estimated cost: $1,090. Filed May 15. Waters Edge of Shelton, Torrington, contractor for self. Build three single-family townhouses on an existing lot at 500 River Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $506,250. Filed May 18.

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

Bridgeport Superior Court American Commerce Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Tetyana Tatarintseva, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bradley, Denkovich & Karayiannis PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075276-S. Filed May 31.

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Connecticut Post Mall LLC, Hartford. Filed by Abigail Lantin, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a fish figurine on a floor owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to clear the floor of their store. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075266-S. Filed May 31. Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Jessica Bishop, Southport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Paoletti & Gusmano, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075213-S. Filed May 30. Geico General Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Kevin Casey, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: William J. Varese, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075293-S. Filed June 1. The Home Depot USA Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Bree Prezioso, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Perkins & Associates, Woodbridge. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that they sold him an oven. The plaintiff allegedly cut her hand on the oven, suffering damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as the court deems fair and equitable. Case no. FBTCV18-6075284-S. Filed June 1.

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L.H. Gault & Son Inc., et al., Westport. Filed by Randall Barahona, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075283-S. Filed June 1. Mapfre Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Ellen Hyde Phillips, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rubens & Lazinger LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075202-S. Filed May 29. Normandin Transit Inc., et al., Napierville, Canada. Filed by Meghan O’Connell, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ganim Legal PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV186075242-S. Filed May 31. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp., et al., Hartford. Filed by Bennett Haywood, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nicholas R. Nesi, East Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV186075292-S. Filed June 1.

Shampoo One Salon and Say Spa, Hartford. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $24,538 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000 and court costs. Case no. FBT-CV18-6075188-S. Filed May 29. U-Haul Co. of Connecticut, Hartford. Filed by Tiesha Mack, et al., Bridgeport. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that they were hit by a car owned by the defendant and driven by an employee of the defendant during the course of work. The defendant was allegedly negligent in that it operated its motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV186075273-S. Filed May 31.

Danbury Superior Court Flying Colors Roofing LLC, et al., Brookfield. Filed by Kristin Fedders, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. DBD-CV18-6027121-S. Filed June 1. The Mews and Ridge at Rivington Homeowners Association Inc., et al., East Hartford. Filed by Sarina Cerotano, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lynch, Schwab & Gasparini PLLC, Brewster, New York. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to keep their property in a walkable condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. DBD-CV18-6027115-S. Filed June 1.

Stamford Superior Court Allstate Fire & Casualty Insurance Co., et al., Northbrook, Ill. Filed by James English, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV18-6036770-S. Filed May 30. Christopher Home Improvement LLC, et al., Norwich. Filed by Mohammad Mamun, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wocl Leydon LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV186036730-S. Filed May 29. Harelysville Worcester Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Raymundo Flores-Lopez, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FST-CV18-6036777-S. Filed May 31. J&R Management Group Inc., et al., Brooklyn, New York. Filed by Hashi Sushi & Lounge Inc., et al., New Canaan. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Lampert, Toohey & Rucci LLC, New Canaan. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to finish construction work agreed to for money provided. The plaintiffs were allegedly forced to hire independent contractors to perform the work the defendants failed to do, causing damages. The plaintiffs claim money damages, treble damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and court costs. Case no. FST-CV18-6036769-S. Filed May 30.

State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Alicia Louis Pickens, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Raymond W. Ganim. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FST-CV18-6036790-S. Filed June 1. Wheelock Design Associates LLC, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Deborah Von Donop and DVD Interior Design LLC, Greenwich. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Harold R. Burke, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to pay the plaintiffs for services provided. The plaintiffs have made a demand for the balance of $17,725 owed, yet have not received payment, causing damages. The plaintiffs claim money damages, treble damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and court costs. Case no. FST-CV186036780-S. Filed May 31.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Amerifinancial Solutions LLC. Filed by Nicholas Del Sole, Ansonia. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Joanne Faulkner, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair credit suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to indicate that a credit account on her credit history was disputed, causing damages. The plaintiff claims damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may be determined in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv00891-VAB. Filed May 29. Arrow Electronics. Filed by O’Rane Cornish Jr., Bloomfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: self-representing. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employment discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that he was hired by the defendant and then immediately fired due to his race, height and disability. The plaintiff claims $1.5 million in monetary damages and such other and further relief as may be determined in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-00911-VLB. Filed May 31.

Facts & Figures DEEDS COMMITTEE DEEDS Chavez, Lourdes C., et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Diane M. Lord, Stratford. Property: 15 Highland Ave., Stratford. Amount: $243,000. Docket no. FBT-CV-176063419-S. Filed May 14. Delany, Dana Welies, et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Thomas L. McKirdy Jr., Stamford. Property: 1 Strawberry Hill Court, Apt. 7A, Stamford. Amount: $280,000. Docket no. FST-CV-17-6030489-S. Filed May 14.

Hunt Terrace LLC, Greenwich. Seller: 61 Hunt Terrace LLC, Greenwich. Property: 61 Hunt Terrace, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed May 14. National Transfer Services LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Michael Messina and Lauren Messina, Fairfield. Property: Lot 26, North Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $505,000. Filed May 21. North Benson Road LLC, Westport. Seller: Helen Kayetskis, Fairfield. Property: Parcel C, Map 3038, Fairfield. Amount: $380,000. Filed May 15. Oakview LLC, Wilton. Seller: The Woods Phase II LLC, Danbury. Property: 14 Barnum Court, Bethel. Amount: $285,000. Filed May 14.

Toogood, Anthony W., et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Donald B. Powers Jr., Stamford. Property: 197 Bridge St., Unit 2, Stamford. Amount: $174,036. Docket no. FST-CV-16-6030298-S. Filed May 18.

Piekarski Investments LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Chenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brother Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 820822 Reef Road, Fairfield. Amount: $507,000. Filed May 16.

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PPG Development LLC, Fairfield. Seller: AFM Properties LLC, Fairfield. Property: 630 and 640 Hoydens Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $200,000. Filed May 16.

2115 East Main Street LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Haewan Bae and Hannah Han, Cerritos, California. Property: 2115 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $70,000. Filed May 15. A2Z Properties LLC, Stamford. Seller: 296 Wood Avenue Realty Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Grove Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $650,000. Filed May 15. Atlantic Productions LLC, Stratford. Seller: RGRIS Realty LLC, Stratford. Property: 1860 Stratford Ave., Stratford. Amount: $675,000. Filed May 14. BCZ Homes LLC, Stamford. Seller: Philip M. Goodhart, Henrico, Virginia. Property: 46 Mallett Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $358,000. Filed May 11. Cardoso Enterprises 1 LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Kathleen G. Baptista, Shelton. Property: 265 Soundview Ave., Shelton. Amount: $250,000. Filed May 8. CGC Properties LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Peter Harker, Bridgeport. Property: 216 Chestnut St., Bridgeport. Amount: $28,000. Filed May 22. Citimax Properties Inc., Miami, Florida. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 125 Paddock Hill Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $725,000. Filed May 18. Four Shadows Holdings LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Lokemachris LLC, Greenwich. Property: 2 Deerpark Meadow Road, Greenwich. Amount: $11.1 million. Filed May 16.

Winthrop Woods Developers LLC, Shelton. Seller: Joseph W. Szarmach Jr., Easton. Property: 20 Winthrop Woods Road, Stratford. Amount: $240,000. Filed May 15.

RESIDENTIAL Abruzese, Thomas, Greenwich. Seller: Mitchell T. Koff, Greenwich. Property: Unit D-14 of The River Club, Greenwich. Amount: $52,000. Filed May 14. Adrien, Gerda, Norwalk. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 20 Richelieu St., Norwalk. Amount: $330,000. Filed May 18. Afonso, Michelle G., Fairfield. Seller: Creston Capital LLC, Stratford. Property: 8 Mona Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $410,000. Filed May 21. Aimable, Christabel, Bridgeport. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 183 Livingston Place, Unit 13, Bridgeport. Amount: $64,000. Filed May 18. Alicea, Yamilette, Bridgeport. Seller: Haiyu Huang, New Canaan. Property: 454 Columbus Ave., Stratford. Amount: $150,000. Filed May 15. Alonzo, Edwin, Trumbull. Seller: Joseph P. Bacarella, Trumbull. Property: 5 Palisade Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $277,500. Filed May 18.

Andrade, Frankys, New Rochelle, New York. Seller: Ryan Twardowski and Jacquelyn Magner, Bethel. Property: 40 Whippoorwill Road, Bethel. Amount: $359,900. Filed May 7.

Calabrese, Susan D. and James J. Calabrese, Greenwich. Seller: James J. Calabrese, Greenwich. Property: Lot 5, Hendrie Lane, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 18.

Corrie, Terry L. and Darlene P. Corrie, Bethel. Seller: RMS Bethel LLC, Bethel. Property: Unit 319 in Copper Square Condominium, Bethel. Amount: $325,139. Filed May 15.

Fargis, Eileen M., Chevy Chase, Maryland. Seller: Lorange O. Spenningsby and Barbara Beatty Spenningsby, Greenwich. Property: Overlook Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed May 16.

Arroyo, Adriana and Arnulfo Tochimani, Bridgeport. Seller: Philip Palmieri, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 21, Norman Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $225,000. Filed May 17.

Calabrese, Susan D. and James J. Calabrese, Greenwich. Seller: Susan D. Calabrese, Greenwich. Property: Lot 6, Hendrie Lane, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 18.

Cortez, Alan J., Norwalk. Seller: Bevameja LLC, Fairfield. Property: 279 William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $350,000. Filed May 15.

Farley, Samantha L., Shelton. Seller: Beth Kydes, Shelton. Property: 29 Buddington Road, Shelton. Amount: $225,000. Filed May 15.

Bailey-Hocker, Michelle and Cory Hocker, Stratford. Seller: 55 Terrill RD Stratford LLC, Stratford. Property: 55 Terrill Road, Stratford. Amount: $335,000. Filed May 17.

Calabrese, Susan D., Greenwich. Seller: James J. Calabrese, Greenwich. Property: Lot 6, Hendrie Lane, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 18.

Cox, Dana-Crancette L. and Trevor Willian Cox, Danbury. Seller: Lydia P. Mafaraci, Danbury. Property: 49 Lawrence Ave., Bethel. Amount: $382,500. Filed May 15.

Farrell, Sean V., Greenwich. Seller: Susan Limoncelli, Cotuit, Massachusetts. Property: 16 Division St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed May 15.

Ballone, Deanna and Gregory Saez, Stratford. Seller: Ann Mary Gentile, Old Saybrook. Property: Lot 11, Map 2448, Stratford. Amount: $385,000. Filed May 23.

Carmichael, Elizabeth, Fairfield. Seller: Justin R. Carmichael and Christopher W. Carmichael, Fairfield. Property: 110 S. Benson Road, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 15.

Critelli, Tina M., Bethel. Seller: Guy D. Gioielli and Jance M. Gioielli, Bethel. Property: 22 Fox Den Road, Bethel. Amount: $370,000. Filed May 4.

Fernandes, Olga and Jose Fernandes, Trumbull. Seller: David Junga, Trumbull. Property: 35 Franklin St., Trumbull. Amount: $175,000. Filed May 14.

Crouse, Deborah and Frances Keane, Trumbull. Seller: Timothy J. Healy, Michael Healy and Ellen Boscia, Trumbull. Property: 22123 Arganese Place, Unit 115, Trumbull. Amount: $210,000. Filed May 11.

Fiorito, Donna and Vincent Fiorito, Greenwich. Seller: Frank L. Fiorito and Jason Fiorito, Greenwich. Property: 32 Columbus Ave., Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 18.

Catalano Jr., Robert Alan, Greenwich. Seller: Secure Residential LLC, Stratford. Property: 110 Byram Road, Greenwich. Amount: $679,900. Filed May 14.

Cuautle, Ariana and Damian Tochimani, Bridgeport. Seller: City Investments LLC, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 17, Norman Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $145,000. Filed May 17.

Goldman, Dianne and Richard Goldman, Fairfield. Seller: Westway Road LLC, Trumbull. Property: 475 Westway Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed May 15.

Cecunjanin, Fadil, New York, New York. Seller: Peter Valentin and Doris Valentin, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 59, Tremont Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $329,500. Filed May 15.

Curley, Sandra P. and James M. Curley, Fairfield. Seller: Ann Marie Gonzalez, Kim Ellen Strickland and John James Miglietta, Bethel. Property: 185 Springer Road, Fairfield. Amount: $790,000. Filed May 18.

Chandler, Mark R., Trumbull. Seller: Melanie L. Gleeson and Devin M. Gleeson, Trumbull. Property: 18 Tashua Parkway, Trumbull. Amount: $404,000. Filed May 14.

Daniel, Elizabeth E., Altamont Springs. Seller: Patrick G. Moffett, Norwalk. Property: 20 Chelene Road, Norwalk. Amount: $445,000. Filed May 17.

Chibber, Seema and Vijaykrishna Lakshminarayanan, Dobbs Ferry, New York. Seller: Sean P. Nelson and Katie C. Nelson, Stamford. Property: 85 Camp Ave., Unit 9E, Stamford. Amount: $430,000. Filed May 18.

DeMalt, Linda, Bridgeport. Seller: Linda A. Demalt, Bridgeport. Property: 495 Glendale Ave., Unit 12, Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 17.

Banton, Judith A., Bridgeport. Seller: TBA House LLC, Fairfield. Property: 489 Cloverhill Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $332,857. Filed May 16. Benoit, Marie, Trumbull. Seller: Alix Mede, New Rochelle, New York. Property: 53 Wilson Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $201,000. Filed May 11. Berntsen, Nancy J. and George P. Berntsen, Shelton. Seller: Stephen P. Barnes, Shelton. Property: 28 Waterford Lane, Shelton. Amount: $441,500. Filed May 10. Blood, Cathleen D.and Jeffrey S. Bardos, Greenwich. Seller: 14 Relay Place LLC, Greenwich. Property: Relay Place, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 16. Bradshaw, Leslie F., Trumbull. Seller: Nancy Slay, Stratford. Property: Lot 22, Longbrook Road, Stratford. Amount: $252,000. Filed May 18. Brigden, Tracy and Michael DelGaudio, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Seller: Kathleen M. Kaminski and Alfred J. Kaminski, Fairfield. Property: 87 Hillcrest Road, Fairfield. Amount: $695,000. Filed May 24. Bright, John, Bridgeport. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Anaheim, California. Property: 38 Rusling Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $138,000. Filed May 17. Brown, Sherese, Stratford. Seller: Carmen M. Vega, Orlando, Florida. Property: 65 Granfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $89,000. Filed May 17. Button, Slavka, Greenwich. Seller: One Milbank LLC, Greenwich. Property: 1 Milbank, Unit 1-H, Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed May 15.

Castelli, Teresa, Wilton. Seller: Jill C. Muller, Bethel. Property: 26 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. Amount: $169,000. Filed May 4.

Choy, Bo Jun, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Craig W. Bonnett, Trumbull. Property: 45 Raven Road, Trumbull. Amount: $415,000. Filed May 18. Condon, Jillian M. and Michael Condon, Stratford. Seller: Marc Sirkin and Karen Sirkin, Trumbull. Property: 23 Old Oak Road, Trumbull. Amount: $425,000. Filed May 14. Coppola, Adam, Stamford. Seller: Stephen J. Rutter and Catherine C. Rutter, Stratford. Property: Unit 3F of Bedford Park Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $207,500. Filed May 17. Cordoves, Alain E., Bridgeport. Seller: Raihan Ferdous and Mohammed M. Rahman, Bronx, New York. Property: 96-98 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $272,000. Filed May 15.

DeMalt, Linda, Trumbull. Seller: Linda A. Demalt, Trumbull. Property: 79 Craig Lane, Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed May 11. Edwards, Diane and Sementha Pettway, Bridgeport. Seller: 286 Brooks Street LLC, Milford. Property: 286 Brooks St., Bridgeport. Amount: $285,000. Filed May 16.

Gonzalez, Kristin Ann and Thomas William Billinge, Fairfield. Seller: Elizabeth A. Tate, Trumbull. Property: 9 Elizabeth St., Trumbull. Amount: $294,500. Filed May 16. Greco, Shawn, Norwalk. Seller: Leonard J. Plucinski Sr., Fairfield. Property: 30 Eastfield Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $402,500. Filed May 21. Greenspan, Marshall, Fairfield. Seller: Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc., Houston, Texas. Property: 45 Koger Road, Trumbull. Amount: $373,000. Filed May 16. Gulati, Annu and Samant Singh, Stamford. Seller: Jie Wu, Fairfield. Property: Unit 57 of Greenfield Hunt, Fairfield. Amount: $635,000. Filed May 18. Hajian, Tony, Shelton. Seller: Bruce B. Fodiman, Shelton. Property: 23 N. Princeton Road, Shelton. Amount: $375,000. Filed May 11.

Elkhoury, Joseph and Patrick Bergin, Milford.. Filed by Emilio Pereiras Jr., Shelton. Property: 44 Providence Ave., Shelton. Amount: $283,000. Filed May 15.

Hansel, Joyce L. and Steven B. Hansel, Old Saybrook. Seller: East Brook Construction Company LLC, Stamford. Property: 13 Shelter Rock Road, Bethel. Amount: $699,900. Filed May 11.

Erbe, Kelly and Jeffrey Erbe, Trumbull. Seller: Donna Sheehan, Milford. Property: 242 Pinewood Trail, Trumbull. Amount: $383,000. Filed May 16.

Henry, Patriece, Stratford. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Orange City, Florida. Property: 37 Barrows Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $240,000. Filed May 18.

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Facts & Figures Hernandez, Gabriela Y. and James W. Keene, Bethel. Seller: T.D. and Sons Inc., Bethel. Property: 114 Knollwood Drive, Bethel. Amount: $445,000. Filed May 14. Hernandez, Maria Erik Michaela Filart and Daniel Antonio Roberto G. Tirol, Fairfield. Seller: Gus Khursigara, Fairfield. Property: 51 Country Road, Fairfield. Amount: $559,000. Filed May 18.

King, Jorge Kee, Fresh Meadows, New York. Seller: Luis A. Magana Jr. and Maria Magana, New Rochelle, New York. Property: 728 Park St., Bridgeport. Amount: $340,000. Filed May 16.

Mascarenhas, Priya Anjali and Peter Jan Wermuth, Greenwich. Seller: Corwin M. Yulinsky and Kristina Yulinsky, Greenwich. Property: 19 Tait Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed May 18.

Kolbig, Kent, Ronald Kolbig and Ellen David, Greenwich. Seller: Ellen David, Greenwich. Property: Weaver Street, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 21.

Mason, Kate, Stamford. Seller: John F. Santorella Jr. and Christine Santorella, Stratford. Property: 70 Meadowview Ave., Stratford. Amount: $245,000. Filed May 15.

Hidalgo, Liliana M., Ansonia. Seller: Marjorie Chulak, Shelton. Property: Lots 9, 10, 11 in Oronoque Manor Estates, Shelton. Amount: $20,000. Filed May 22.

Kuzma, Sean, Trumbull. Seller: Nelson DaSilva, Bridgeport. Property: 480 Catherine St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed May 22.

Hill, Hollis Haerter and James Porter Hill, Greenwich. Seller: Doris Moreno Del Priore and Federico Del Priore, Greenwich. Property: 23 Cross Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed May 16.

Kydes, Beth M. and John Kydes, Stratford. Seller: Marc Caracciolo and Barbara Caracciolo, Weston. Property: 40 Lombard Road, Stratford. Amount: $337,000. Filed May 16.

Holmes, Francine, Bridgeport. Seller: Jennifer Howley, Bridgeport. Property: 2660 North Ave., Unit 207, Bridgeport. Amount: $130,000. Filed May 22.

LaRosee, Hillary and Eric LaRosee, Greenwich. Seller: Sorin Stanciu and Jessica Stanciu, Greenwich. Property: Lot 27, Map 457, Greenwich. Amount: $960,000. Filed May 17.

Holterhaus, Juliana and Jason Holterhaus, Hasting-on-Hudson, New York. Seller: 11 Valleywood Road LLC, Stamford. Property: 11 Valleywood Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed May 14. Hong, Thien Ngoc and Hung Hong, Bethel. Seller: J.H.T. Holdings LLC, Newtown. Property: 14 and 16 Knollwood Drive, Bethel. Amount: $334,000. Filed May 10. Inglis, Lauren M. and Jeffrey Inglis, Stamford. Seller: Charles Mead and Susan S. Mead, Fairfield. Property: Lot 6, Map 289, Fairfield. Amount: $699,000. Filed May 15. Jedlicka, Michael and Anthony M. Longo, Greenwich. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 73 Orchard Place, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 31. Johnson, Jasmyn, Stratford. Seller: Briarwood Property LLC, Greenwich. Property: 805-807 Briarwood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $185,000. Filed May 21. Kamath, Vijaya and Ravish Kamath, Greenwich. Seller: Noboru Yoshimura, Greenwich. Property: 8 Amherst Road, Greenwich. Amount: $775,000. Filed May 31. Kilfoyle, Tara and Thomas Kolfoyle, Norwalk. Seller: Kimberly Yardis and Ryan Yardis, Trumbull. Property: 332 Stonehouse Road, Trumbull. Amount: $350,000. Filed May 7.

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Lawson, Angela Beth, Shelton. Seller: Romano Brothers Builders LLC, Shelton. Property: 53 Wheeler St., Shelton. Amount: $392,573. Filed May 30. Lee, Rebecca J. and Godrey Lee, Wheaton, Illinois. Seller: Ann G. Kisseberth and Katherine B. Kisseberth, Trumbull. Property: 225 Algonquin Trail, Trumbull. Amount: $285,000. Filed May 16. Lima, Eder Gomes De, Bridgeport. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 479 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull. Amount: $355,100. Filed May 10. Lombardo, Nancy and Michael A. Lombardo, Fairfield. Seller: Luis Gomes and Natividade Gomes, Shelton. Property: Lot 14, Map 329, Trumbull. Amount: $350,000. Filed May 7.

Matsen, Jennifer and William Matsen, Norwalk. Seller: Kieve M. Berkwitz and Linda A. Berkwitz, Trumbull. Property: 75 Teeter Rock Road, Trumbull. Amount: $530,200. Filed May 16. Matthews, Dawn M., Stratford. Seller: Richard B. Hollaman Jr., Stratford. Property: 286 Brooklawn Road, Stratford. Amount: $245,000. Filed May 16. Medina, Henry, Middletown. Seller: Jason Thomas Smith, Wallingford. Property: Parcel 28A, Map of Earl Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $127,500. Filed May 15. Meli, Mary and Jerome Meli, Stamford. Seller: Carmen Failla, Stamford. Property: 50 Glenbrook Road, Unit 15D, Stamford. Amount: $340,000. Filed May 17. Melluzzo, Joanna and Carmen Pavano, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Seller: Senate Lane LLC, New York, New York. Property: 120 Senate Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed May 18. Mesuda-Ortega, Melissa, Shelton. Seller: Lynda S. Hansen, Shelton. Property: Lot 51, Driftwood Acres, Shelton. Amount: $415,000. Filed May 16. Mochlas, Konstantinos N. and Irene J. Mochlas, Norwalk. Seller: Anthony Esposito Jr., Trumbull. Property: 56 Ascolese Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $338,000. Filed May 23.

Lopes, Silvani A., Bethel. Seller: Cynthia C. Ferguson, Bethel. Property: 128 Rockwell Road, Bethel. Amount: $281,000. Filed May 7.

More, Laura A. and Daniel B. More, Greenwich. Seller: Laura A. More and Daniel B. More, Greenwich. Property: 56 W. Brother Drive, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 18.

Manchanda, Ajay, Derby. Seller: Bank of America NA, Anaheim, California. Property: 56 Wakelee Avenue Extension, Apt. 47, Shelton. Amount: $69,000. Filed May 7.

Narcisse, Medjina, Stratford. Seller: Hilamant Saint-Hilaire, Stratford. Property: 727 Hawley Lane, Stratford. Amount: $285,000. Filed May 22.

Maroo, Zin and David Tun, Fairfield. Seller: Rosemary Judson, Stamford. Property: 1285 North Ave., Stratford. Amount: $214,000. Filed May 23.

Neton, Marilu and Juan C. Gonzalez, Danbury. Seller: Lynn J. Sheehan, Woodbury. Property: 36 Weed Road, Bethel. Amount: $290,000. Filed May 10.

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Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, John R., Meredith, New York. Seller: Tania Scott-Gray, Stratford. Property: 44 Charlton St., Stratford. Amount: $270,000. Filed May 21.

Pilkey, Shirley C., Shelton. Seller: Judith S. Gross, Shelton. Property: 56 Wakelee Avenue Extension, Unit 13, Shelton. Amount: $100,000. Filed May 9.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donoghue, Donna Jean, Shelton. Seller: Emanuele Melfi and Angela Melfi, Stratford. Property: 125 Warner Hill Road, Unit 3, Stratford. Amount: $132,250. Filed May 17.

Pinto, Bruno, Bridgeport. Seller: Timothy J. Leonard and Elizabeth L. Leonard, Shelton. Property: 345 Booth Hill Road, Shelton. Amount: $328,000. Filed May 10.

Oisher, Lawrence, Bethel. Seller: Lawrence Oisher and Randi Oisher, Bethel. Property: 34 Apollo Roads, Bethel. For no consideration paid. Filed May 2.

Porricelli, Stephen, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 2955 Madison Ave., Unit 24, Bridgeport. Amount: $112,900. Filed May 16.

Oliveira, Helio, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 168 Albright Ave., Stratford. Amount: $138,000. Filed May 10. Ormsby, Gloria, Bronx, New York. Seller: Mahmedlatif Vora and Hanif Vora, Bridgeport. Property: 25 Hillview St., Bridgeport. Amount: $257,500. Filed May 23. Ortiz, Jose, Norwalk. Seller: Stephen J. Olivieri and John E. Olivieri, Westport. Property: 17 Hillandale Manor, Norwalk. Amount: $460,000. Filed May 17. Paretti, Mary R. Mulcare and David J. Paretti, Greenwich. Seller: Rena W. Mulcare, Greenwich. Property: 9 Cedarwood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed May 15. Pelaez, Manuel, Bridgeport. Seller: Claribel Bauza, Bridgeport. Property: 1550 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $149,000. Filed May 15. Pelger Associates LLC, Stamford. Seller: John A. Skovron Jr., Greenwich. Property: 17 Taylor Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $660,000. Filed May 15. Pelis, Rachael and Robert Pelis, Stamford. Seller: Lkoh Inc., Bonita Springs, Florida. Property: 85 Camp Ave., Unit 1B, Stamford. Amount: $472,500. Filed May 16. Pena, Ana, Milford.. Filed by Diplomat Property Manager LLC, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 133 Glenfield Ave., Stratford. Amount: $190,000. Filed May 18.

Priest, Elizabeth A. and Andrew W. Priest, Southport. Seller: Timothy J. Carmichael and Clare A. Carmichael, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Property: 55 Daybreak Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed May 14. Pulido, Alejandra and Jonathan Crowe, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Maurance Nizzardo, Stamford. Property: 75 Hastings Lane, Stamford. Amount: $769,000. Filed May 18. Rabanal, Lorena M. and Frenando S. Marin, Norwalk. Seller: Mark Boylan, Norwalk. Property: 199 Gregory Blvd., Unit E10, Norwalk. Amount: $290,000. Filed May 18. Ray, Dara Ruth and Jessy Gene Ray, Newtown. Seller: Black Dog Home Improvement LLC, Bethel. Property: 254 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. Amount: $275,000. Filed May 7. Reyes, Nery, Bridgeport. Seller: Ivan D. Galindo, Bridgeport. Property: 286 and 298 Thorme St., Bridgeport. Amount: $155,000. Filed May 15. Rodriguez, Anthony, Bridgeport. Seller: Dennis A. Bratchell and Mildred Pastor Bratchell, Bridgeport. Property: 255 Summerfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $135,000. Filed May 15. Romano, Donna and Perry L. Romano, Trumbull. Seller: Vincent Lombardo Jr., Trumbull. Property: 80-82 Horace St., Stratford. Amount: $279,500. Filed May 18.

Petridis, Anatasios, Norwalk. Seller: Beth Poly, Norwalk. Property: Lots 38, Map 3560, Norwalk. Amount: $350,000. Filed May 18.

Rosati, Pamela Booth, Bethel. Seller: RMS Bethel LLC, Stamford. Property: Unit 86 in Copper Square Condominium, Bethel. Amount: $452,000. Filed May 17.

Pietryka, Sarah E. and Irenaeus N. Tucker, New York, New York. Seller: Roberta A. Sims and Joshua T. Vetere, Trumbull. Property: 16 Elberta Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $310,000. Filed May 14.

Rubenstein, Karen T. and Robert Rubenstein, Greenwich. Seller: Jessica Fas, Greenwich. Property: Maple Avenue, Greenwich. Amount: $4.3 million. Filed May 16.

Sands, Chandra and David M. Sands, Fairfield. Seller: R. Mark Glidden and Susan C. Glidden, Fairfield. Property: 49 Larbert Road, Fairfield. Amount: $640,000. Filed May 18. Scandurra, Jessica Haight, Shelton. Seller: Jon W. Haight and Faylyna F. Haight, Shelton. Property: 27 Waterford Lane, Shelton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 14. Scotland, Cynthia H. and Tamra R. Scotland, Stratford. Seller: Georgia Kay, Stratford. Property: 54 Fairlea Ave., Stratford. Amount: $283,740. Filed May 11. Serra, Fabriclo, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 223 Clarke St., Bridgeport. Amount: $235,500. Filed May 18. Shapiro, Stephen and David Owen, Trumbull. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 233 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Amount: $199,900. Filed May 8. Sicsico, Jessica Nicole and Frank J. Sisico Sr., Trumbull. Seller: Frank G. Sicsico, Trumbull. Property: 85 Beardsley Parkway, Trumbull. Amount: $225,000. Filed May 8. Sileo, Elizabeth and Anthony E. Aldorasi, Astoria, New York. Seller: Laura T. Sawyer, Fairfield. Property: 140 Moody Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $350,000. Filed May 17. Silva, Pedro, Malborough, Massachusetts. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Property: 104 Cambridge St., Stratford. Amount: $126,525. Filed May 11. Smith, Laura M. and Andrew M. Smith, Greenwich. Seller: Jude Donato and Mary Kathryn Donato, Greenwich. Property: 30 Valleywood Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed May 14. Stahl, Laura Braden Davis and H. James Stahl, Greenwich. Seller: Jeffrey S. Bardos and Cathleen D. Blood, Greenwich. Property: Lot 25, Map 3037, Greenwich. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed May 15. Stout, Jane C. and John D. Stout, Greenwich. Seller: Robert Rubenstein and Karen Thomas, Greenwich. Property: 19 Willow Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.6 million. Filed May 17. Sullivan, Leslie and Sean Sullivan, Stratford. Seller: Michael J. Waddock and Olga Waddock, Shelton. Property: 12 Rock Ridge Road, Shelton. Amount: $435,000. Filed May 15.

Facts & Figures Tropp-Pacelli, Sarah and Eric Pacelli, Stratford. Seller: Brian Faust and Michelle Faust, Trumbull. Property: 167 Fresh Meadow Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $436,000. Filed May 7.

Whitman, Bruce N., John N. Whitman and Stewart L. Whitman II, Greenwich. Seller: Bruce N. Whitman, Greenwich. Property: Lot B, Map 4390, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed May 16.

Middleton, Francis, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 8 Clarmore Drive, Unit 8-1A, Norwalk. Delinquent common charges. Filed May 18.

Turner, Amy E., Charlestown, Rhode Island. Seller: Rose M. Rodriguez, Bridgeport. Property: 228 Black Rock Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $98,500. Filed May 16.

Wiener, Gina and Corey Wiener, Trumbull. Seller: Maureen Napolitano and Marc Napolitano, Trumbull. Property: 310 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. Amount: $585,000. Filed May 16.

Ramos, Carlos, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Property: 6 Park St., Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed May 14.

Turner, Ashley and Jacob Turner, White Plains, New York. Seller: Tsung-Wen Kuo and Mei-Hui Hsu, Greenwich. Property: Lot 52, Map 2890, Greenwich. Amount: $850,000. Filed May 17. Vasquez, Diana and William Vasquez, Yorktown Heights, New York. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 88 Wooster St., Bethel. Amount: $246,000. Filed May 2. Viceconte, James F., Greenwich. Seller: Matthew H. Kim and Mindy J. Kim, Greenwich. Property: 41 Cat Rock Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed May 16. Vindheim, Daniel, Stratford. Seller: Lewis Bolla, Austin, Texas. Property: 108 Hillside Ave., Shelton. Amount: $216,000. Filed May 15. Voyer, Mary E. and Clement L. Voyer Jr., Gorham, Maine. Seller: Hilda M. Bria, Shelton. Property: 292 Eagles Landing, Unit 292, Shelton. Amount: $290,000. Filed May 22. Walsh, Mary and James Tait, Stamford. Seller: Theresa Lee Griffith-Ladner, Bethel. Property: Huntington Court, Unit 30, Building 5, Bethel. Amount: $214,000. Filed May 16. Wang, Linyue, Stamford. Seller: Linwood Estates LLC, Brooklyn, New York. Property: 160 Linwood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $240,000. Filed May 18. Wentz, May L., Shelton. Seller: May L. Wentz, Shelton. Property: 201 Myrtle St., Shelton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 7. Wentz, May L., Shelton. Seller: May Lafor Wentz, Shelton. Property: 210 Prospect Ave., Shelton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 7. Wentz, May L., Shelton. Seller: May Lafor Wentz, Shelton. Property: Lot 64, Country Club Estates, Shelton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed May 7. Wheeler, Hannah E. and Peter J. Wheeler, Danbury. Seller: Richard V. Lanigan Jr. and Penelope Lanigan, Bethel. Property: 55 Sunset Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $515,000. Filed May 2.

Wilkerson, Nalda F., Bronx, New York. Seller: Carmen K. Jones, Bridgeport. Property: 1667 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $157,000. Filed May 17. Williams, Nika Sheree, Norwalk. Seller: Sandra Lief, Westport. Property: 1280 Cross Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $575,000. Filed May 15. Wojtaszek, Christine and Matthew Wojtaszek, Trumbull. Seller: Edward R. Bass and Janet R. Bass, Trumbull. Property: 320 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. Amount: $575,000. Filed May 16. Zelina, Hayley and Marc Zelina, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Derek Forrow, Greenwich. Property: 704 Lake Ave., Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed May 22. Zelina, Hayley and Marc Zelina, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Lachlan Forrow, Waban, Massachusetts. Property: 704 Lake Ave., Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed May 22. Zeta, Brenda L. and Teddy A. Zeta, Greenwich. Seller: Steve Lopez, Bethel. Property: 12 Lawrence Ave., Unit 1604, Bethel. Amount: $325,000. Filed May 2.

FORECLOSURES Carlo, Ingrid, Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 73 Disbrow St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed May 15. Kunkel, Paul C., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 52 Hawthorne Ave., Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed May 14. LSRP LLC, et al. Creditor: Laureate Astoria LLC. Property: Park Avenue, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed May 17. Malvasi, Kate M., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 11 Regan Circle, Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed May 14.

Ramos, Efrain, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 761 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed May 17. Stumpf, Robert, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, Missouri. Property: 33 Katrina Circle, Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed May 7. Tarzia, James A., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Property: 23 Knollwood Ave., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed May 18. Vorio, Thomas C., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, San Diego, California. Property: 176 Grove St., Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed May 9.

JUDGMENTS Alvarez, Miguel, Bridgeport. $904 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by the Law Office of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 300 Hillcrest Road, Bridgeport. Filed May 21. Benson, William, Bridgeport. $3,267 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by the Law Office of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 439 Greenwood St., Bridgeport. Filed May 21. Bier, Marla and Keith Sernick, Greenwich. $25,546 in favor of The Stanwich School Inc., by Eric H. Opin, Milford. Property: 66 Park Ave., Greenwich. Filed May 9. Fisher, Juliette, Bridgeport. $1,118 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by the Law Office of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 480 Frenchtown Road, Bridgeport. Filed May 21. Hanzlik, Stanley, Norwalk. $14,059 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, by the Law Office of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 19 Karen Drive, Norwalk. Filed May 15. Kuznetsova, Julia, Trumbull. $38,484 in favor of Olga Frank, Stamford, by Mark A. Sank. Property: 52 Shawnee Road, Trumbull. Filed May 7.

Liriano, Grace, Bridgeport. $779 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by the Law Office of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 2 Riverview Drive, Bridgeport. Filed May 21. Magliocco, Gino, et al., Trumbull. $6,015 in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., Orange, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 4394 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Filed May 7. Underhill, Lagretta and Robert Underhill, Bridgeport. $1,816 in favor of Petro Inc., Woodbury, New York, by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 58 Rocky Hill Road, Bridgeport. Filed May 17. Wolpuik, Mary S. and Stanley J. Wolpuik, Milford. $4,919 in favor of Edward Kozinn, Bridgeport, by Abraham M. Hoffmann, Trumbull. Property: 401 Midland Road, Trumbull. Filed May 7.

LEASES Clements, Sheila M., et al., by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 8 Underwood Court, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commenced June 5, 2009. Filed May 16. Ferranti, Kaityln M., by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 43 Underwood Court, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commencing May 17, 2018. Filed May 21.

LIENS FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Amoroso, Karyn, 137 B. Bison Lane, Unit B, Stratford. $23,216, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 21. Avery, G. Randall, 85 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. $129,824, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 17. BDCM Opportunity Fund II LP, 1 Sound Shore Drive, Suite 200, Greenwich. $1.4 million, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty, partnership withholding taxes and a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Carmer, Kenny, 146 Chelsea St., Fairfield. $31,977, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 17. Castiglione Funeral Home Inc., 544 Old Post Road, Unit 3, Greenwich. $15,471, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 7.

Chan, Leng, 65 Shawnee Road, Trumbull. $35,642, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7.

Stroll, Marta, 102 Valley Road, Apt. 21, Greenwich. $71,899, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 21.

Christensen, Rachel and Jason A. Stone, 5 Glen St., Greenwich. $56,764, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 9.

Trepel, Laurie and Shane W. Trepel, 11 Sentry Hill, Trumbull. $65,475, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 14.

Criswell, Jeffrey, 623 Lake Ave., Greenwich. $32,231, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 16.

Winkles, Madaline and Roy Winkles, 65 Ellsworth St., Apt. 314, Bridgeport. $27,485, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 22.

Critchell, M. Kusser and B. Critchell, 162 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. $97,259, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 16. Dreiding, Susan M. and Sylvain B. Dreiding, 115 Fresh Meadow Drive, Trumbull. $4,592, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 14. Dreiding, Sylvain B., 115 Fresh Meadow Drive, Trumbull. $127,120, civil proceeding tax. Filed May 14. Finlay, Christopher B., 67 Mayo Ave., Greenwich. $1 million, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 21. Grill Daddy Brush Co., 29 Arcadia Road, Greenwich. $20,796, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 21. Jackson, Tomeka and Peter S. Marshall, 2304 Avalon Way, Stratford. $19,005, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 21. Koones, Robert, 8 Division St., Greenwich. $179,049, failure to collect or pay tax penalty and a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Le, Chau M., 1471 Capitol Ave., Bridgeport. $34,427, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 17. Liebre, Melissa, 24 Ridge St., Apt. 2, Greenwich. $10,253, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Luongo, Giuseppe, 5 Glen St., Apt. 106, Greenwich. $161,735, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed May 7. Oliveri, James J., 25 Le Grande Ave., Unit C, Greenwich. $222,619, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Preininger Construction Corp., 79 Carroll Ave., Bridgeport. $43,054, payroll taxes. Filed May 23.

Zhicay, Flavio B., 58 Porter St., Bridgeport. $15,145, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 22.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Carney, Beth and Cerard C. Carney, 29 Alden St., Stratford. $26,863, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 22. Colon, Sonia M. and Thomas P. Collins Jr., 67 Cranbury Drive, Trumbull. $15,323, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Cooke, Lucinda J. and Brian W. Cooke, 45 Lakewood Circle North, Greenwich. $123,435, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 16. Larocque, Jodie L. and Alex C. Catterick, 17 Indian Field Road, Greenwich. $27,014, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 16. Mecca, Nancy A., 85 Randall Drive, Trumbull. $204,831, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 7. Pia, Lori A. and David R. Pia, 221 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. $38,435, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 14. Schutt, Jennifer and Matthew J. Ristau, 15 Concord St., Greenwich. $29,435, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 16. Smith, Elizabeth L. and Thomas J. Smith, 146 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. $22,528, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 14. Smith, Tanya R. and Geoffrey S. Smith, 33 Skyridge Road, Greenwich. $64,797, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 16.

Ramos, Antonio R., 3233 Main St., Bridgeport. $23,589, a tax debt on income earned. Filed May 22.

MECHANICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIENS-FILED

Safe and Sound Day Care LLC, 8 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. $9,958, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed May 17.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Americas, Salt Lake City, Utah. Filed by CWPM LLC, Plainville, by Sally Crane. Property: Fifth Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $11,188. Filed May 14.

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Facts & Figures Maritime Village I LLC, Norwalk. Filed by O.J. Mann Electric Services Inc., Cheshire, by Anthony Vaccaro. Property: 19 Day St., Norwalk. Amount: $54,748. Filed May 18. PSEG Power Connecticut LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Smedley Co., Branford, by William R. Palmer IV. Property: 1 Atlantic St., Bridgeport. Amount: $110,231. Filed May 14.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED F.D. Rich Construction Company LLC, et al., Norwalk. Released by Greython Construction LLC, Mystic, by Anna Klewin. Property: 43-47 S. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $210,388. Filed May 16. Jan, Kalim, Shelton. Released by JP Maguire Associates Inc., Waterbury, by James P. Maguire III. Property: 220 Fernwood Road, Shelton. Amount: $11,092. Filed May 10. MSL Group Inc., Milford. Filed by Wesco Distribution Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by Thomas Mazzucco. Property: Parcel B, Beardsley St., Bridgeport. Amount: $60,312. Filed May 14.

LIS PENDENS Baiad, Marilyn T., et al., Bethel. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 16 Redwood Drive, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $266,000, dated March 2005. Filed May 17. Bass, Mark, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Inwood Condominium Association Inc. Property: Unit 5E in Building 1 of The Inwood Condominium South, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 14. Cedillos, Mayra, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 610 Ogden St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $124,000, dated August 2005. Filed May 15.

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Cuevas, Javier, et al., Shelton. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Pennymac Loan Services LLC. Property: 35 Laurel Heights Road, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $217,044, dated January 2015. Filed May 8.

Hopkins, Gregory, et al., Stratford. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for M&T Bank, Buffalo, New York. Property: 1293 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $200,000, dated April 2007. Filed May 16.

Miron, Tiffany A., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 2447 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $286,219, dated July 2009. Filed May 15.

Roberts, Sylvia, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 158-162 Frank St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $306,000, dated April 2005. Filed May 15.

Divincenzo, Deanna T., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bershtein, Volpe & McKeon PC, New Haven, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 87-89 Colony St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owners of the property and take possession of the liened premises. Filed May 15.

Hsu, Leo, et al., Stratford. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Loan Depot.com LLC. Property: 30 Miranda Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $108,750, dated June 2016. Filed May 15.

Moore, Johnny Ray, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 73-75 Baldwin St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $248,000, dated May 2006. Filed May 15.

Ryan, Elizabeth M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 50 Greenhouse Road, Unit 18A, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $60,000, dated February 2008. Filed May 15.

Eaton Investments LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Lendinghome Marketplace LLC. Property: 26 Dartmouth Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $101,200, dated October 2016. Filed May 15. Festini, Margaret, et al., Shelton. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for CIT Bank NA. Property: 867-861 Long Hill Ave., Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $462,000, dated January 2005. Filed May 11. Garcia, Evelyn E., et al., Stratford. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 133 Klondike St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $262,500, dated November 2005. Filed May 22. Greco, Martha A., et al., Bethel. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 4 Old Turnpike Road, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $155,000, dated February 2004. Filed May 9. Hanglin, Joseph Edgar, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Palmer Landing Community Inc. Property: Unit 307 of Palmer Landing, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 16. Hassan, Mehra, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for Everbank. Property: Lot 2, Map of Building Lots, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $270,125, dated March 2011. Filed May 16.

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Intrieri, Lawrence M., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Halloran & Sage LLP, Hartford, for Keybank National Association. Property: Lot 13, Map 4383, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $136,000, dated June 2013. Filed May 18. Kaytt, Thomas E., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 48 Carlson Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $191,442, dated March 2009. Filed May 14. Kesha, Reyes, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 241 Woodside Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $228,000, dated March 2008. Filed May 15. Labella, Christopher, et al., Stratford. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Raymond James Bank FSB. Property: 240 Old Coach Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $516,000, dated December 2007. Filed May 16. Larkin, Sergey, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Lendinghome Marketplace LLC. Property: 1124-1126 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $141,500, dated January 2017. Filed May 15. McKee, Helen M., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Trumbull Townhomes Association Inc., Trumbull. Property: 12 Ash Circle, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 8.

Mwilambwe, Ziwane, Bridgeport. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 67 Johnson St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $136,852, dated May 2004. Filed May 15. Navarette, Sandra Rey, et al., Stratford. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 60 Fairfax Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $350,000, dated November 2005. Filed May 16. Patrick, James, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 1739-1741 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $185,500, dated October 2006. Filed May 15. Pelaez, Gina L., et al., Greenwich. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 42 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $800,000, dated May 2007. Filed May 14. Rams, Armando I., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 1227-1229 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and obtain possession of the liened premises. Filed May 14. Rivera, Jason A., et al., Bethel. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 41 Drummers Lane, Unit 9, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $193,000, dated January 2012. Filed May 8.

Stephenson, Winsome, Bridgeport. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 312-314 Beechmont Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $189,529, dated June 2013. Filed May 16. Trejo, Michael, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 33 Sternway Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $412,445, dated September 2010. Filed May 10. Tsangaroulis, Melanie, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Nemchek & Poeschl LLC, Stamford, for Expert Remodelers Inc. Property: 22 Pond Place, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien levied against the defendants by the town of Greenwich and take possession of the property. Filed May 9. Vondle, Morgan D., et al., Bethel. Filed by Cramer & Anderson LLP, New Milford, for Union Savings Bank. Property: 42 Laurence Ave., Unit 2202, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $346,400, dated August 2008. Filed May 15. Zuckerman, Mark, Bridgeport. Filed by Cohen and Wolf PC, Orange, for The Lofts on Lafayette Condominium Association Inc. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 2101, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed May 14.

MORTGAGES 233 White Plains Road Trumbull LLC, Trumbull, by Stephen Shapiro. Lender: DAC Retail LLC, Dallas, Texas. Property: Property: 233 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Amount: $215,910. Filed May 8.

475 Field Point LLC, by Robert C. Vincent III. Lender: Bank of America NA, Houston, Texas. Property: 475 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed May 18. 48 Davenport Avenue LLC, Greenwich, by John R. Margenot. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 48 Davenport Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $800,000. Filed May 17. 5 Star Holdings LLC, New Rochelle, New York, by Ed Dostal. Lender: Lendinghome Funding Corp., San Francisco, California. Property: 55-57 Berkeley Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $150,200. Filed May 16. 545 Steamboat Road LLC, Greenwich, by John R. Margenot. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 545 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Amount: $800,000. Filed May 17. A2Z Wine & Liquor LLC, Bridgeport, by Thomas C. Kappen. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 288 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $487,500. Filed May 15. A2Z Wine & Liquor LLC, Bridgeport, by Thomas C. Kappen. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 288 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed May 15. A2Z Wine & Liquor LLC, Bridgeport, by Thomas C. Kappen. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 296 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $487,500. Filed May 15. Atlantic Productions LLC, Stratford, by Leonard Wibrewski. Lender: T.D. Bank NA, Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Property: 1860 Stratford Ave., Stratford. Amount: $540,000. Filed May 14. BCZ Homes LLC, Stamford, by Francisco Paschoal. Lender: Sachem Capital Corp., Branford. Property: 46 Mallett Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $475,000. Filed May 11. Cardoso Enterprises 1 LLC, Fairfield, by Marcos Cardoso. Lender: Secure Capital Group LLC, Stratford. Property: 265 Soundview Ave., Shelton. Amount: $400,000. Filed May 8. Carlo Family LLC, by Linda C. Conti. Lender: Recovco Mortgage Management LLC, Irving, Texas. Property: Lot 87, Property of Larson Brothers, Greenwich. Amount: $225,000. Filed May 15. CPREI LLC, Shelton, by Daniel Johnson. Lender: MMP Holdings LLC, Guilford. Property: 820-838 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Amount: $400,000. Filed May 4.

Facts & Figures Creston Capital LLC, Stratford, by James Dawes. Lender: Pinnacle Funding Group LLC. Property: 570 Sedgewick Ave., Stratford. Amount: $151,000. Filed May 15. DLR JR Realty Holding LLC, Hempstead, New York, by John Bright. Lender: Liberty Title & Escrow Co., Warwick, Rhode Island. Property: 38 Rusling Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $195,000. Filed May 17. Four Shadows Holdings LLC, Greenwich, by Talbott Simonds. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 2 Deerpark Meadow Road, Greenwich. Amount: $6 million. Filed May 16. Hawthorne Development III LLC, Greenwich, by Benjamin P. Welsh. Lender: Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust, Greenwich. Property: Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3 million. Filed May 17. Lokemachris LLC, by Luis Felipe Pedreira Dutra Leite. Lender: Bank of America NA, Houston, Texas. Property: 17 Meadowcroft Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $5 million. Filed May 14. Perryridge Davenport LLC, Greenwich, by John R. Margenot. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 17 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $500,000. Filed May 17. Polonia Realty LLC, Stamford, by Ramon R. Polonia. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 131 Cove Road, Stamford. Amount: $885,000. Filed May 17. S&J Sons Inc., Bridgeport, by Vishal Kloska. Lender: Philip D. Socci, Stamford. Property: 540 James St., Bridgeport. Amount: $100,000. Filed May 14. SDF Capital LLC, by Larry Friedman. Lender: Lendinghome Funding Corp., San Francisco, California. Property: 45 Regent St., Bridgeport. Amount: $140,000. Filed May 15.

NEW BUSINESSES A A Convenience Store, 1914 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Martin J. Ramirez. Filed May 17. A2Z Wine & Liquor LLC, 296 Wood Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Thomas C. Kappen. Filed May 16. African Beauty Collection, 27 Northill St., Stamford 06907, c/o Milcah Mburu. Filed May 23. Afro Rhythm and Beats, 65 High Ridge Road, Unit 190, Stamford 06905, c/o Dekit LLC. Filed May 18.

Ambitiouz Barberz, 2105 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Brian Young. Filed May 17.

Joey Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Truck, 118 River Road Extension, Greenwich 06807, c/o Domenick Delfino. Filed May 14.

AMR Bookeeping Services, 407 Hollister St., Apt. B, Stratford 06615, c/o Ann Marie J. Ruddock. Filed May 18.

Kate P. Design, 625 Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Katarzyna E. Panasiuk. Filed May 17.

Big Deal, 14 Lucy Ave., Greenwich 06831, c/o Diogo Dameceno Da Silva. Filed May 7. Black Rock Tires, 2075 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Okla Soleiman. Filed May 23.

Mesa Painting, 55 Rogerson Circle, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Kevin Mesa. Filed May 22. Meticulous Dimensions, 50 Orange St., Stratford 06615, c/o Bobby Boykin. Filed May 17.

Enlightened Paths, 176 Chestnut St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Stephen Lewis. Filed May 24.

Miranda Hardwood Floors LLC, 113 Milne St., First floor, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Rogerio De Jesus Silva. Filed May 15.

EZ Cater and Market, 69 Valley Road, Unit 2, Greenwich 06807, c/o Feras Hassoun. Filed May 14.

MLA Driving Service, 29 Ely Place, Stamford 06902, c/o Mario Araujo. Filed May 21.

Fairday Realty, 700 Canal St., Building 1, Stamford 06902, c/o Fairday LLC. Filed May 22.

Moly Baby Pet, 154 Cold Spring Road, Apt. 36, Stamford 06905, c/o Rosa Elena Gallego. Filed May 22.

Fine Line Records & Entertainment, 11 Arlington Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Fitzroy Smith and Michael Smith. Filed May 16.

Music and Arts, 22 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Brian Kingsbury. Filed May 7.

Fruition Fashion House, 11 Riversville Road, Greenwich 06831, c/o Lauren Hagerty. Filed May 21. Fruition Media House, 11 Riversville Road, Greenwich 06831, c/o Lauren Hagerty. Filed May 21. Golden Eagle LLC, 38 W. Broad St., Stamford 06902, c/o Gold Eagle LLC. Filed May 17. Grand Pizza, 1844 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Gureliano Rojas. Filed May 16.

My Salon Suite, 389 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton 06484, c/o Jason Harrison Tolisano. Filed May 8. Sara Pineda R, 911 Madison Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Sara R. Pineda. Filed May 18. Stamford Financial Group Inc., 68 Saddle Rock Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Kathleen A. Murphy. Filed May 24. The Bad Trucking Company of Greenwich Inc., 1A Sylvan Lane, Westport 06880, c/o Rodney Rollins. Filed May 15.

Greenwich Medical Partners, 644 W. Putnam Ave., Suite 203, Greenwich 06830, c/o Caleb I. Moore. Filed May 22.

The Synergy Set, 2 View St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Jaclyn Gioffre. Filed May 10.

Hampton Inn Shelton, 2 Corporate Drive, Suite 154, Shelton 06484, c/o David J. Buffam. Filed May 9.

Velasco Brothers Productions, 50 Bell St., Apt. 43, Stamford 06901, c/o John Velasco. Filed May 18.

Howe Avenue Pizza & Gyro, 503 Howe Ave., Shelton 06484, c/o Tom Pepaj. Filed May 14.

VM Nails, 2710 North Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Viviane Batista. Filed May 23.

Ink Press-On, 68 Palmer St., Stamford 06907, c/o Fanny Chafloque. Filed May 18.

Voyage Wellness, 79 Loughran Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Mark Murphy. Filed May 21.

J Brothers LLC, 195 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Josias Fernandes Garcia. Filed May 15.

Windows By Toll, 331 Selleck St., Stamford 06902, c/o Rob Pepin. Filed May 8.

JBS Services LLC, 66 Whitmore Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Jose B. Sorto. Filed May 17.

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