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Bridgeport’s Harbor Yard Amphitheater breaks ground; issues remain

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BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

W Maisa Tisdale, president and CEO of the Mary and Eliza Freeman Center for History and Community, says that the history of Little Liberia in Bridgeport has been hidden for too many years. Photo by Phil Hall.

Fairfield County Q2 office market: Healthy demand, but vacancies persist

BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

airfield County’s office market was a mostly positive environment during the second quarter of the year. The leasing activity level reached 403,000 square feet while renewals covered 146,000 square feet, according to data from CBRE. That brings the midyear total to more than 1 million square feet, which is the strongest midyear activity in three years. CBRE also determined that the region’s overall availability remained flat on a quarter-over-quarter basis, sitting at 24 percent. One dramatic statistic involved the Greenwich central business district’s (CBD) 9.6 percent availability level, which marked

the first time in 10 years that the level fell into the single-digit realm. According to a data report from RHYS, Fairfield County’s overall vacancy rate decreased by 0.3 percentage points during the second quarter to finish at 15.6 percent. Of the region’s five submarkets, Greenwich had the biggest quarterly decline with a 2.1 percent drop to a 14.5 percent vacancy rate. The Northern Submarket had the lowest vacancy rate at 6.1 percent, a slight increase from the first quarter. RHYS also found that Fairfield County recorded a positive net absorption for the first time since the third quarter of 2016, at 162,428 square feet. Greenwich had the highest net absorption of the » OFFICE MARKET

ith its delayed groundbreaking finally taking place on July 12, it’s smooth sailing ahead for Bridgeport’s Harbor Yard Amphitheater. Or is it? The $15 million project, originally scheduled to open next spring, is now looking at a summer 2019 debut, according to Harbor Yard principal Howard Saffan — and that depends on whether or not the area has to endure another harsh winter, he said. Declaring the amphitheater “part of the renaissance of Bridgeport,” Saffan said plans are for the end result to be “iconic. It’s going to be 120 feet high — 12 stories — which is 50 percent higher than the (next-door Webster Bank) arena.” How the 10,000-seat arena will be affected by the 5,500-seat amphitheater being right next door has been a bone of contention, as some observers have questioned the wisdom behind having two concert venues within walking distance of each other. Saffan said that he hoped to “work collaboratively with the arena to create an entertainment district.” “We hope the city will be put on the map with the amphitheater,” added Jim Koplik, president of concert promoter Live Nation Connecticut and Upstate New York. “And we » BRIDGEPORT

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk seeks continued growth after 30 years BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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ven as it celebrates its 30th year of operations, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk continues to strive to better itself. “We will continue to generate research, conservation and education projects and improve the experience for all of our visitors,” COO Dave Truedson said at one of the aquarium’s meeting rooms at 10 N. Water St. “It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s great to see how we’ve grown and are continuing to grow.” Truedson has the data to back up the aquarium’s success story. Based on traveler ratings on TripAdvisor.com, The Maritime Aquarium is one of the top five aquariums in New England and tops in Connecticut. Annual attendance of nearly 500,000 — including some 80,000 students in the tri-state area who take advantage of its educational programs — results in an annual economic impact of $25 million on the city and $42 million on the state through visitor spending and execution of its $12.3 million budget. Earlier this year the site received accreditation for another five years from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the body that sets the top standards for animal care and visitor safety at zoos and aquariums. Of the approximately 2,800 animal exhibitors in North America licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, only 8 percent are accredited by the AZA. All this originated in not-sohumble beginnings on July 16, 1988, when The Maritime Center at Norwalk — the name was changed to The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in July 1996 to reflect its emphasis on live animals — opened. The $30 million structure grew from a former 1860s iron works factory and, according to Truedson, was inspired by the National Aquarium in Baltimore, which opened in 1981. While originally focused on boat building and sea exploration, as the 100,000-square-foot building grew the decision was made to refocus on live animals. Today, the 140,000-square-foot facility boasts some 2,000 animals representing about 300 species. “It’s a little hard to count,” Truedson joked. It’s been quite a ride for the aquarium and Truedson, who said that when he first joined its staff 22 years ago, “there were a couple of flat parking lots outside and not a lot else.” Today it’s surrounded

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by three large apartment buildings and a six-story, 769-space parking garage. If estimates are correct, the SoNo Collection mega mall will open nearby in October 2019. Construction on the mall isn’t the only such work being done in the area. Thanks to the pending replacement of the Walk Bridge over the Norwalk River — just steps from a rear entrance to the aquarium — the Norwalk Common Council endorsed in May a settlement agreement in which the state would pay the aquarium $34.5 million to replace its IMAX Theater and other lost exhibit space. Pending approval, the aquarium plans to build a two-story, 11,939-square-foot addition east of its main entrance, along with a 4-D, 178-seat theater, entrance lobby, ticket area and other space. An existing tent structure would also be replaced by a two-story, 8,748-square-foot addition on the east side of the existing building to house its seals. Environmental studies are underway to determine whether some of its aquatic species might be adversely affected by vibrations from the Walk Bridge construction, said Associate Director of Communications Dave Sigworth. Staff are concerned not only about the noise from the $1 billion Walk Bridge project itself — expected to begin next year and last into 2023 — but also by the fact that the trains, which carry some 120,000 passengers a day, will continue operations. Meanwhile, construction continues inside as well. Truedson said new exhibits and/or animals are

added on average once a year; the latest exhibit, “Just Add Water” — scheduled to open last weekend, although Sigworth knocked on wood each time he said so — consists of a series of enclosures showcasing life from an arid setting to a fully aquatic environment. The aquarium’s meerkats — apparently hard to disturb — will move from the tent to a “Kalahari” space nearby. Sigworth said the facility hopes to open the 4-D theater well before the IMAX Theater comes down. Education remains a key component of the aquarium’s mission. In addition to on-site activities and summer camps, Norwalk maintains “Whole School Partnerships” with five schools in Norwalk, Bridgeport and Stratford. The partnerships are designed to close the science learning achievement gap, said Director of Marketing Tina Tison. The facility also partners with the Maritime Odyssey Preschool in South Norwalk, where it works with 200 children who are “showing encouraging gains” in their kindergarten readiness, according to Sigworth. Tison noted that the aquarium’s educators work with teachers to help them meet the goals of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a multistate effort to create new education standards that are “rich in content and practice, arranged in a coherent manner across disciplines and grades to provide all students an internationally benchmarked science education,” according to the NGSS group. But outreach isn’t limited to children. An interactive 32-panel 4K video wall in the entrance area

appeals not only to children, who can “launch” a customized animated sea creature into a seascape, can also be used for PowerPoint presentations, birthday parties and proms. Long Island Sound cruises are also not restricted to scientific research and education. “Our sunset cruises have been really popular for people on date nights,” Tison said. The aquarium recognizes that it faces an ever-growing amount of competition, she said, not just from video games but also from the various entertainment and recreational activities available in the region and in Manhattan. “That’s one of the reasons we’re always looking for new ways to keep it fresh,” she said. “We don’t want people coming back here and saying, ‘Oh, I’ve already seen that.’” As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, graphics have been added as markers through the aquarium’s history, noting important events and when key exhibits opened. On July 21 the facility featured a full day of bonus offerings and entertainers as well as “1988 throwback pricing” for deeply discounted admission throughout the weekend. Still to be determined is the facility’s next president and CEO, following Brian Davis’ May 25 exit. Truedson said the aquarium has engaged New York-based recruitment firm Korn Ferry to work alongside a committee of its trustees to find Davis’ successor. Asked when that person might be named, Truedson said they were operating without a deadline. “We’ll continue the search until we find the right person.”

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Norwalk startup targets disease-borne bugs BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

very week in this country, 5,000 people get a tick-borne disease and about 1,000 a week will have long-term effects and disabilities from those diseases,” observed Chris L. Fuentes. “We are literally the epicenter of tickborne diseases and there has to be a way to stop it.” Fuentes and his business partner Ted Kesten believe they might be on the right track to reversing this crisis. As the founders of Norwalkbased startup The Pic20 Group LLC, they are the driving force behind the new Ranger Ready Repellent line of tick and mosquito sprays. And with rising levels of tick infestation coupled with a return of mosquito-borne West Nile disease reports, the entrepreneurs are ready to take aim at a problem that has shown no signs of abating. “There has been a billion dollars spent on repellents, but the disease level is not going down,” Kesten said. “The disease level is going up.” Part of the problem, Kesten noted, was the growing level of consumer agitation with DEET, also known as diethyltoluamide, the most common active ingredient in insect repellents sold in the U.S. Kesten said that most people spray DEET in an overly cautious manner to avoid staining clothing or absorbing too much of the chemical through topical applications. “It is not being used correctly because of an irrational relationship with the product that you don’t want to put on your skin,” he said. Instead, the Ranger Ready Repellent line avoids DEET and uses picaridin, a compound that is more prevalent in European insect sprays. “It is one of the five active ingredients that the Centers for Disease Control recommends in the United States,” Fuentes said. “We recognized that picaridin was a better alternative to DEET, that naturals don’t work and being able to put a product on your skin that was not harmful to you was a reason that Europeans

Ted Kesten and Chris L. Fuentes, co-founders of Ranger Ready Repellents. Photo by Phil Hall.

We recognized that picaridin was a better alternative to DEET, that naturals don’t work and being able to put a product on your skin that was not harmful to you was a reason that Europeans have a lower level of tick-borne diseases. — Chris L. Fuentes

have a lower level of tickborne diseases.” According to the Nat iona l Pest icide Information Center, picaridin is a synthetic compound that was first made in the 1980s. “It was made to resemble the natural compound piperine, which is found in the group of plants that are used to produce black pepper,” according to the organization. Fuentes, whose background was in marketing, teamed with Kesten, who came from a chemistry background developing fragrances and flavors, to launch The Pic20 Group in 2016. One of their initial challenges involved educating their potential audience on the power of picaridin. “You can spray picaridin on grass and it won’t kill it,” Fuentes said. “You can spray DEET on grass and it will kill it.” “It is remarkable that nobody had ever heard of it,” Kesten said about picaridin. Then there was the challenge of explaining the depth and scope of the problem that the Ranger Ready

Repellents line was designed to fight. “It is not the deer anymore,” said Fuentes about the animal carriers of ticks. “Every mammal in this area, all the way down the Eastern seaboard, all the way down to Ohio, all have ticks. Squirrels, mice, raccoons, deer, fox, rabbits — everything. That caused it to start spreading omnidirectionally and that’s what caused it to survive over the winter, because many of these animals can survive over the winter by burrowing. Migrating songbirds are carrying ticks now.” While acknowledging that many long-established insect repellent brands are staples of the big-box retail chains, Fuentes and Kesten chose to penetrate the market by focusing on direct sales to consumers, with a particular focus on those whose leisure and holiday times and occupations place them in the grassy, wooded outdoors. An initial sales success has already been secured via a popular tourist day-trip endeavor down the

street from their office. “The Norwalk Seaport Association takes six boats a day of people out to Sheffield Island and it’s full of ticks and mosquitos,” said Fuentes. “Their patrons may not know that. Every morning, they spray the visitors with Ranger Ready. I asked them how it was going and they said there were no tick bites and no mosquito bites.” Fuentes added that summer camps have been among the company’s biggest buyers. “The structure of summer camps has changed because parents are afraid of the risk of tick and mosquitos, especially in the Northeast where many of these camps are,” he said. “Attendance is down, safety is of concern because of this. We now have our 30th camp signed on.” A key selling component for the product, according to its creators, has been its use of a pump spray rather than an aerosol. Fuentes said they tested how many pumped sprays can be extracted per bottle, thus enabling the product to be a must-have for

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travel to areas notorious for hungry insect populations. “We have lots of people going to Thailand and Africa,” said Fuentes. “If they throw a couple of our 100 milliliter bottles in their bags, they can go through the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) and have full-body coverage for 30 days.” Ranger Ready Repellents has also signed deals to become an official supplier of the Association of Professional Tour Caddies and Connecticut’s State Environmental Conservation Police. Outreach is underway to establish the product as a mainstay at hotels and resorts. “I want this to be in the bathroom next to your sunscreen,” Kesten said. “You can put your Ranger Ready on in the morning, put your sunblock over it and then get dressed.” Fuentes and Kesten also pointed to their success in reaching consumers via Amazon. “We passed our 15,000th customer and we’ve been in business for less than 90 days,” Fuentes said. “How are they finding us on Amazon?” added Kesten, with a laugh. “We’re on page eight. But they are finding us.” If there has been a challenge in bringing Ranger Ready Repellents to market, it has been the startup costs. Fuentes noted this sum ran into the “several millions,” with the funds being allocated to gain approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and to register for sale in all 50 states. And if the company chose to update the approved formula, that could run into seven-digit figures. Still, Fuentes and Kesten are excited that their startup is only scratching the surface of what could be a lucrative market — and their travels seem to confirm they are on the right path. “I was in Seattle to visit my brother, and Seattle has a complete infestation of sugar ants because they are rebuilding all of the infrastructure,” said Fuentes. “And I said, ‘Well, here we go — let’s test it.’ So, I sprayed where the sugar ants were and they never came back.”

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Rediscovering Little Liberia in Bridgeport BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

n June 26, Bridgeport found itself in the historic preservation spotlight when the Mary and Eliza Freeman Houses — the last surviving properties from a pre-Civil War community known as Little Liberia — were listed among the 11 most endangered historic places for 2018 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Maisa Tisdale, president and CEO of the Mary and Eliza Freeman Center for History and Community, maintains that this corner of Fairfield County history has been obscure for too many years. “The vast majority of people don’t know about it,” said Tisdale. “That has been a challenge for us in terms of getting support for the restoration of the houses. Being on the list was so important because it elevated the whole story to a national level.” The Little Liberia story can be traced to the early 1820s, when free AfricanAmericans created their own village in what is today’s South End of Bridgeport. Initially called Ethiope by the wider white society, the residents renamed their community Little Liberia in 1850 as a tribute to Liberia, which gained independence in 1847 as the first African republic. From an early 19th century economic viewpoint, Little Liberia was extraordinary: the community offered black-owned businesses and homes, two churches and a library — even a four-story hotel that catered to a black clientele. Gender barriers were being broken along with racial ones: Mary and Eliza Freeman were unmarried sisters who owned their residences and were active in the local real estate market. Even more remarkable for that era was the community’s relationship with the neighboring native population: members of the Paugussett Indians intermarried with the African-

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Above: Maisa Tisdale at the Housatonic Museum of Art exhibit on Little Liberia. Below: The Mary and Eliza Freeman Houses on Main Street in Bridgeport’s South End. Photos by Phil Hall.

Americans of Little Liberia, and the community was given free access to the tribe’s nearby orchards. Many of the men in Little Liberia were seafarers and they used their maritime travels to promote the community. “They sailed to other free black communities and asked for investments and for people to come settle here,” Tisdale said, adding that black slaves escaping via the Underground Railroad found sanctuary in Little Liberia. “The community was very much involved in ushering people to freedom, and the way they did it was by hiding them in plain sight,” she said. “After all, it

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was a community of all black people — who would know if there were a few more black people?” In the post-Civil War era, however, Little Liberia went into decline. The Panic of 1873 and the resulting sixyear economic depression forced many businesses to close and homeowners to sell their properties. Little Liberia disappeared by the dawn of the 20th century and would have been forgotten forever had it not been for a former Bridgeport city historian. “In 1980, Charles Brilvitch was doing inventory of architecture to find out what Bridgeport had to offer to bring funding or

some kind of development, because the city needed help back then,” Tisdale explained. “He wanted to see what every neighborhood had in terms of architecture, so he went to the South End on foot. “He hadn’t seen the Freeman Houses,” she continued, “but he knew there was a dry cleaner in the neighborhood and he wanted to have his pants hemmed. He stopped in at this Cuban tailor-cleaner and he noticed that his store was cobbled on to the front of what looked like a really, really old house. And he was like, ‘Wow, there are two houses right next to each other — that’s really unusual.’” Brilvitch’s research was initially frustrating, as city records from the pre-Civil War era did not list the names of the AfricanAmerican homeowners of

the area and census data merely identified the properties with the abbreviation “Col.” — short for “colored.” As Brilvitch began to piece together the story of Little Liberia, he concluded the Freeman Houses were the last surviving remnants of that community. The properties at 352-4 and 35860 Main St. were sold by the Freeman family in the 1890s and the subsequent owners allowed them to deteriorate over time. By 1992, the properties had no residential value and were donated to ABCD Inc., a nonprofit social service agency for the poor that was run by Tisdale’s uncle, Charles Tisdale. In 2007, the city of Bridgeport foreclosed on the houses, claiming that ABCD was delinquent in paying property taxes. As part of a 2009 settlement with the city, ABCD transferred ownership of the Freeman

Houses to the newly formed Mary and Eliza Freeman Center. While some grant-funded restorative and archeological work has taken place since the settlement, the Freeman Houses are still fenced off and closed to the public. “I never expected the restoration would take so long,” Tisdale said. Part of the problem was that, “When the story first emerged, people couldn’t believe it,” Tisdale said. “There was someone at the state who was talking to me about grants who said, ‘There are people who are never going to accept this story — it is just counter to how we depict black people and native people in the 1800s.’” Also, complicating matters has been a shortage of visual elements, as there are no photographs of Little Liberia, the Freeman sisters or their houses when they were in their prime. For the past year, Tisdale has presented a special exhibit at the Housatonic Museum of Art at Housatonic Community College that offers original paintings celebrating Little Liberia with artifacts recovered from the Freeman Houses and displays charting the community’s peak years. While those provide a visual display of Little Liberia’s history, Tisdale’s ultimate goal is to establish a standalone educational center devoted to the subject. She noted that the attention gained by the National Trust for Historic Preservation listing has resulted in inquiries from across the country. On July 6, the nonprofit was awarded a $50,000 grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund as part of its inaugural grant cycle endeavor. Tisdale hopes that funding will help in the beautification of the houses’ street-facing exteriors. While the houses are certainly in need of restoration, Tisdale bristles when people refer to the Freeman Houses as “ramshackle.” “We find beauty in these buildings because of the history they have,” she insisted.

GUEST COLUMN | By Vincent J. Fiorentino

Ways women can take control of their finances now

commonly accepted statistic of modern life is the probability of a marriage ending in divorce 40 to 50 percent of the time. In general, both men and women often are not prepared for how a divorce will impact their finances, but women in particular can struggle due to a lack of initial involvement in financial planning and investing. In a new report, UBS found that 56 percent of married women leave investment and financial decisions to their husbands, with 85 percent of them believing that their husbands know more about financial matters and investment topics. When an unexpected event such as divorce, death or inheritance occurs, not being actively involved in

finances can make this time even more challenging. A husband and wife may have different priorities when it comes to saving and how to spend money. For example, one may strongly value saving for a vacation home, while the other is more focused on putting money into a college savings fund for their children. If a woman isn’t involved in early financial planning discussions, her values may not be reflected in the plan that has been in place for years. It’s never too late for a woman to be better protected in the case of an unforeseen event by taking control of her finances early and often. Although women are making great strides when it comes to equality in the workplace and beyond, the same UBS research found

that younger generations aren’t continuing this trend in their personal finances. In fact, millennial women are more likely to leave major financial decisions to their spouse than any other generation (61 percent). That said, there are important steps women can take to improve their financial lives: • Get involved as soon as possible. Set up a meeting with your financial adviser, whether you have been previously involved or not. Ask as many questions as possible, make sure you understand the basics of your portfolio and ensure that it reflects your financial goals. Take as long as necessary to become familiar with your wealth plan — but be sure and do it! • Establish a written

financial plan (if you don’t already have one). An old saying goes something like this: “It is better to have a written plan that you never look at, than no plan at all.” It is very difficult to know how much to save or how much risk to take if you do not have a well thought-out financial plan done by a financial professional. • Invest strategically to take calculated and well-managed risks. At any point in time, situations such as divorce or a death in the family could leave you suddenly responsible for managing your assets. Make sure you have an investment plan that satisfies basic future goals. If a plan has already been created by your spouse, start joining meetings with your financial advisor to become

better informed. • Receive sound investment advice relevant to personal circumstances. Financial advisers are there to educate clients and help them make intelligent decisions. Be sure to express your desires in as much detail as possible, so professionals can fashion a plan uniquely tailored to your needs. • Generational effect. According to UBS research, women are repeating the gender roles they saw growing up. What better way to change generational assumptions than by being a role model to your children and loved ones by taking demonstrative control of your financial life. As you become more involved, you will set an important example for the younger generation.

Women are a force for economic change. Seven in 10 women overestimate what it takes to be financially savvy, so the sooner one starts the better. By taking personal control of their finances and understanding how to protect wealth, women can better shape their legacy while avoiding surprises later. Vincent J. Fiorentino is a senior vice president of wealth management and financial adviser at UBS/ The Fiorentino Group, based in Stamford. Fiorentino has 31 years of experience overseeing portfolio management, asset allocation, risk control and strategy to help families achieve their most important life goals. He can be reached at vincent. fiorentino@ubs.com or 203602-6953.

TECH TALK Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Organization from Ransomware 9. For critical communication platforms and operating systems, any downtime could negatively impact the organization. Make sure that these systems have the NECESSARY CONTINUITY PLANS in place.

What can you do to help protect your organization from ransomware? Start with protective controls that can help keep ransomware off your network and minimize the spread should it sneak in. Remember that ransomware can gain access to the network in a variety of ways – including email, drive-by-downloads, web-facing systems vulnerabilities, and even USB drives – so it’s important to use multiple layers of protective controls.

1. SECURE EMAIL GATEWAYS (SEG), SECURE WEB GATEWAYS (SWG)/FIREWALLS, AND ENDPOINT SECURITY solutions are the first line of defense in preventing ransomware from gaining access to your organization. Multiple layers of protection are necessary for a robust defense. 2. The best protective solutions still require CONSTANT VIGILANCE in terms of assessing potential gaps. Vulnerability scanning and timely patching to fix discovered vulnerabilities that ransomware might exploit are essential, especially for systems running Microsoft Windows.™ It’s vital that all security hotfixes from Microsoft are applied to all systems as soon as possible. 3. Some ransomware will attempt to move from the initial point of compromise to other PCs, network drives and servers. AIR GAPPING THE CORPORATE NETWORK from other critical infrastructure systems can prevent ransomware from spreading to where it could do significant damage.

10. Responding to a ransomware attack requires mature incident response procedures that are rehearsed regularly so that every team member knows their responsibilities. This should go beyond the obvious IT and security personnel to INCLUDE MANAGEMENT, HR, PR, LEGAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT STAKEHOLDERS.

4. USER SECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING can significantly reduce the risk of employees making mistakes that can enable a ransomware attack. Make sure the “human firewall” at your organization is sufficiently trained to spot and alert IT to potential attacks. 5. ENSURE THAT IT SECURITY IS PART OF THE PROCESS when reviewing new or existing vendors/suppliers that supply or maintain network-enabled systems because many breaches originate from third-party vulnerabilities. 6. Take steps to reduce credential harvesting attacks as compromised insider accounts are in a position to help land and expand a ransomware attack. USE MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION to make it far more difficult for attackers to obtain and use stolen credentials.

7. NETWORK AND ENDPOINT MONITORING can detect ransomware infections and provide an early warning. Systems might include a security information and event management system (SIEM) that is capable of combining and analyzing multiple data feeds to increase visibility across the organization. Nextgeneration endpoint security products can also play an important role in detecting ransomware attacks.

8. BACKUP & RECOVERY PROCESSES supported by immutable backups of all critical systems enables IT to bring infected systems back online much faster. It’s imperative that these backups are isolated and can’t themselves be impacted in the event of an attack. In addition, backups should be periodically tested to ensure data can be restored quickly and easily.

A ransomware attack can disrupt business operations, render critical infrastructure unusable and significantly damage the organization’s brand. Prepare your organization to prevent, detect and respond quickly to ransomware. CyberTeam makes email safer for business. If you would like to learn more or need assistance implementing these technologies please visit: http://www.cyberteam.us/contact-us or call 914-417-4814. Leonard Galati is a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and the CEO of CYBERTEAM a Westchester based IT Services & Cybersecurity company servicing Westchester and Fairfield Counties.

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local submarkets at 109,155 square feet, which accounted for 67 percent of Fairfield County’s total net absorption. The Central Submarkets had its first positive absorption since the first quarter of 2016 at 28,159 square feet, while the Northern Submarket had the weakest performance in the second quarter with 25,844 square feet of negative net absorption. As for the companies that are signing and renewing leases, data from Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) concluded that the combined finance and insurance industries were the dominant force during the first half of the year, accounting for 32 percent, or 476,000 square feet, of the region’s office space. The TAMI industries (technology, advertising, media and information) accounted for 29 percent, with the technology sector making up 22 percent of that figure — albeit due primarily to FactSet’s 173,164-square-foot lease signed in the first quarter at 45 Glover Ave. in Norwalk. The professional and business services field covered 11 percent of space, followed by medical and health

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expect the arena will benefit too.” Attempts at obtaining comment from Webster Bank Arena were unsuccessful. Mayor Joe Ganim also touted the amphitheater’s visibility from Interstate 95 as a potential draw for curious motorists into Bridgeport’s downtown. “This should be something where great things should happen,” Ganim said. “It will benefit not just the city but this part of the state and well beyond.” Bridgeport City Council President Aidee Nieves echoed those remarks, saying that Koplik and Saffan had both recognized that “Bridgeport has the capacity for change” and that the city “is the place to build something like this.” “This has been a dream of mine,” Koplik said, “build-

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senior managing director at NFK, argued that the two major transactions at 6 Research were an anomaly. “The dominant landlord there is R.D. Scinto, and the property is probably 3 percent vacant,” he said. “A lot of the available space is Class B and C offices and flexible office space. There is not a heck of a lot of Class A space.” Class A space is also an increasingly elusive commodity in the Greenwich

submarket: RHYS reported the Greenwich vacancy rate dropped by 1.5 percentage points in the second quarter to 785,986 square feet. In comparison, Stamford’s availability rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 5,627,142 square feet. One question that continues to be discussed is whether tenants focused on a Greenwich office space will be willing to set their sights on Stamford. “The Downtown Stamford CBD represents a very good value in today’s world,” said Pajolek. “Quite often, people who run financial services companies are looking for a location in Greenwich, but if they don’t find it, Stamford is a very good alternative.” Gubner added that Stamford’s rents were also easier on a corporate budget. “A Class B building in Greenwich charges significantly more in rent than a Class A building in Stamford,” he said. And Rorick noted that Stamford benefits from a shrinking alternative across the New York border. “In the past, some tenants had another option in downtown White Plains,” he said. “But the White Plains market is getting tighter by the minute — even tighter than Greenwich.”

venues. Luck could also play a part: Koplik noted that when he opened the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford in 1995 the opening act was Hootie & the Blowfish. Expecting a crowd of about 3,000, the group — then riding a wave of momentum — ended up drawing 20,000, he said. That kind of excess won’t happen in Bridgeport, he

noted, as it’s an enclosed venue unlike the Xfinity, whose lawn area can hold 22,500 people. Corporate support is already strong for the new Harbor Yard, according to Saffan, who said that commitments have been made to 18 of its 22 suites. “This is huge,” Ganim said. “It’s part of one element of $1 billion worth of new investments happening in Bridgeport.” As for Bridgeport’s other possible major addition — the much-discussed downtown casino — the mayor said that MGM Resorts International remains committed to building a $675 million venue on the city’s waterfront, which he said would result in some 5,000 jobs. Despite strong support from Ganim and a host of area state legislators, the project will likely have to wait until next year to be approved in the statehouse.

6 Research Drive in Shelton. Photo courtesy R.D. Scinto Inc.

care-related tenants at 6.5 percent of overall activity and the legal services sector at 4 percent. While the second quarter’s data is mostly encouraging, it may not offer a complete picture of the market’s vibrancy and viability. “I feel the market is better than the statistics show,” said Cory R. Gubner, president and CEO at RHYS. “I am very bullish on this market. A lot of people are looking at space, companies are grow-

ing a boutique amphitheater that’s based in a city.” Following discussions with the Ives Concert Park in Danbury and the mayor of Middlebury, “We came across the ballpark,” he said. Harbor Yard was until 2017 home to the independent baseball team the Bridgeport Bluefish. After 20 years, the last several of which saw steadily declining attendance, Ganim — widely credited with helping bring the team to the city — declined to renew its lease. Although that move was viewed unkindly by Bluefish supporters, the mayor told the Business Journal that Bridgeport “didn’t have a problem” with the team. “When we broke ground on the ballpark, we expected the Bluefish to be here for about 10 years,” he said. “That turned into 15 and then 20. After two decades we wanted the type of enter-

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ing and expanding, and I am somewhat surprised that the statistics didn’t show more.” Among the top lease transactions during the first half of the year, two deals took place at 6 Research Drive in Shelton: Energizer Personal Care Products’ 55,186-squarefoot renewal and Survey Sampling International’s 47,765-square-foot renewal. Tom Pajolek, executive vice president at CBRE’s Stamford office, said he

believed that the potential of Shelton is often overlooked in favor of the Greenwich and Stamford markets. “Shelton offers a newer stock, and that market has grown over the last 20 years,” said Pajolek. “It’s a suburban market that is more affordable and has a very good labor force that would have difficulty commuting to lower Fairfield County. It serves a very useful niche in the market.” However, Tim Rorick,

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim shares a laugh with Jim Koplik and Howard Saffan.

tainment that could kickstart a renaissance here.” The amphitheater will “bring a whole new level” of family-friendly attractions to the city, Ganim added. The new facility is expected to draw 250,000 people to between 50 and 75 events a year, with an average concert ticket costing about $65. The site will also host community events and

private functions. All told, officials said the amphitheater’s local economic impact will be $18.3 million. “We will have a great opening act,” Koplik said. “I’ve already been talking to a few people.” He and Ganim invoked names like Fairfield native John Mayer and Beyonce as possibilities, although the latter especially usually plays much larger

CONTRIBUTING WRITER | By Norman G. Grill

M&As: Rewards and risks

learly, merging with or acquiring another firm can be one of the best ways to grow your company rapidly. You might be able to significantly boost revenue, literally overnight, by acquiring another business. Achieving a comparable rate of growth organically — by increasing sales of existing products and services or adding new product and service lines — could take years. In this column I’ll examine the potential benefits and drawbacks of M&As and offer suggestions for reducing risks. This could be a boom year for M&As. According to a report in the journal Transaction Advisors, corporations and private equity firms expect a step-up in merger and acquisition activity this year — in both number and size. (More than 1,000 executives at corporations and private equity firms with annual revenues of $10 million or more were surveyed.)

POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS

There are, of course, multiple factors to consider before making such a move. On the plus side, an acquisition might enable your company to expand into new geographic areas and new customer segments more quickly and easily. You can do this via a horizontal acquisition (acquiring another company that’s similar to yours) or a vertical acquisition (acquiring another company in your supply chain). There are also some potential drawbacks. For example, it’s a costly process, from both a financial and a time-commitment perspective. Thus, you should determine how much the transaction will cost and how it will be financed before beginning the M&A process. Also try to get an idea of how much time you and your key managers will have to spend on M&A-related tasks in the coming months — and how this could impact your existing operations.

Norman G. Grill

Mismatched corporate cultures have been the main cause of numerous failed mergers, including some high-proﬁle megamergers.

You’ll also want to ensure that the cultures of the two merging businesses will be compatible. Mismatched corporate cultures have been the main cause of numerous failed mergers, including some high-profile megamergers. You’ll need to plan carefully for how two different cultures will be blended together.

REDUCE M&A RISKS

The best way to reduce the risk involved in buying another business is to perform solid due diligence on your acquisition target. Your objective should be to confirm claims made by the seller about the company’s financial condition, clients, contracts, employees and management team. The most important step in M&A due diligence is a careful examination

of the company’s financial statements — specifically, the income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet. Also scrutinize the existing client base and client contracts because projected future earnings and cash flow will largely hinge on these. Finally, try to get a good feel for the knowledge, skills and experience possessed by the company’s employees and key managers. In some circumstances, you might consider offering key executives ownership shares if they’ll commit to staying with the company for a certain length of time after the merger.

PENT-UP DEMAND

There may be a merger tidal wave this year depending on what happens with the economy. The result may be a release of a pentup demand for acquisitions among private equity firms and strategic buyers. So consider your options. This has been a brief discussion of a complex subject and is not intended as advice. If you are thinking about a merger or acquisition, consider seeking qualified professional assistance. Norm Grill, CPA, (N.Grill@GRILL1.com) is managing partner of Grill & Partners LLC (GRILL1.com), certified public accountants and consultants to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with offices in Fairfield and Darien, 254-3880.

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THE LIST: Engineering Firms

ENGINEERING FIRMS

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

fffff Name Address Area code 203, unless otherwise noted Website

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Artel Engineering Group LLC

Dainius L. Virbickas, owner artel@artelengineering.com 2001

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Site evaluation and feasibility, consulting, site planning and design and landscape development

Civil 1 Inc.

Curtis Jones, president info@civil1.com 1993

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Feasibility studies, master planning, site design, erosion control, stormwater management and septic system design

CME Associates

P. Bradford Cheney, president bradcheney@cmeengineering.com 1973 Bruce D. Tourigny president and CEO btourigny@cdallc.com 1989 Nic Cuoco, principal info@csellc.com 2002

304 Federal Road, Suite 308, Brookfield 06804 740-2033 • artelengineering.com 43 Sherman Hill Road, Suite D-101, Woodbury 06798 266-0778 • civil1.com 33 Wilbur Cross Way, Suite 105, Mansfield 06268 860-885-1055 • cmeengineering.com

Collective Design Associates 46 Riverside Ave., Westport 06880 299-0250 • cdallc.com

Cuoco Structural Engineers LLC

60 Katonah Drive, Suite 12, Fairfield 06824 362-1902 • csellc.com

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other

design

structural

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environmental

geotechnical

civil

mechanical

Firm specialty

Accelerated bridge construction, construction services, ✔ highway and traffic engineering, structural engineering, land and surveying imaging Specializes in mechanical, including HVAC, plumbing and fire protection and electrical, power, lighting and communications

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Structural design work, specializing in commercial, residential, waterfront and institutional and municipal structures

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Edward J. Frattaroli Inc.

Richard E. Frattaroli, principal info@frattaroli.com 1946

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Surveying and land planning

Fairfield County Engineering LLC

Wayne D'Avanzo, owner wayne@fairfieldce.com 2009

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Site plan development of single-family residences, residential subdivisions, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and shopping centers

Fletcher Thompson Inc.

Michael S. Marcinek, Ray Savigny and John C. Oliveto, principals 1907 Kevin Grigg, president and CEO kgrigg@fando.com 1924 Ken Wagner and Jim DeLancey, vice presidents sales@hoffmanEngineering.com 1955

62 Mill River St., Stamford 06902 359-2235 • frattaroli.com 60 Winfield St., Norwalk 06855 831-8005 • fairfieldce.com

200 Main St., Ansonia 06401 751-9522 • fletcherthompson.com

Fuss & O'Neill

56 Quarry Road, Trumbull 06611 374-3748 • fando.com

Hoffman Engineering

8 Riverbend Drive, Stamford 06907 425-8900 • hoffmanengineering.com

Kohler Ronan Consulting Engineers LLC 93 Lake Ave., Danbury 06810 778-1017 • kohlerronan.com

Architecture and planning, interior design, engineering and ✔ consulting for market-focused sectors including education, college and university, corporate, government and health care ✔

Erik Bodelsen, principal ebodelsen@kohlerronan.com 1998

Practice areas include community, construction, energy, environment, facility, infrastructure and manufacturing

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Manufacture and development of systems for aerospace, ground vehicle and shipboard lighting

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Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection, technology design energy analysis and commissioning

LANDTECH

Peter T. Romano, principal hello@landtechconsult.com 1979

Peterson Engineering Group

Donald C. Peterson, owner info@peg-eng.com 2008

Redniss & Mead Inc.

Richard W. Redness principal planner 1957

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Land surveying, civil engineering, planning and zoning and permitting

David Bjorklund, president 1977

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Land-development services and civil engineering services

S.E. Minor & Co. Inc

Peter Weiland, president info@seminor.com 1887

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Shevlin Land Surveying LLC

Michael Shevlin Jr., principal info@shevlinls.com 2012

518 Riverside Ave., Westport 06880 454-2110 • landtechconsult.com 25 Van Zant St., Norwalk 06855 810-4191 • peg-eng.com 22 First St., Stamford 06905 327-0500 • rednissmead.com

The SB Group

593 Main St., Monroe 06468 800-246-7113 • thesbgroup.com 81 Holly Hill Lane, P.O. Box 92, Greenwich 06830 869-0136 • seminor.com 165 Oyster Road, Fairfield 06824 218-5840 • shevlinls.com

Sound View Engineers & Land Surveyors LLC

239 Glenville Road, Suite 300, Greenwich 06831 532-1300 • soundviewengineers.com

Stantec

30 Oak St., Suite 400, Stamford 06905 352-1717 • edzuck.com

STV Incorporated

185 Plains Road, Suite 208E, Milford 06461 375-0521 • stvinc.com

Tighe & Bond

1000 Bridgeport Ave., Third floor, Shelton 06468 712-1100 • tighebond.com

WSP

Robert Torress, crew chief roberto@soundviewengineers.com 1972

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David E. Pinsky, president and CEO info@tighebond.com 1911

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Tom Zieman, principal info@ziemanengineering.com 1992

Services include land surveying, civil engineering, environmental science and planning and zoning

Water, bridges and community facilities

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Zieman Engineering LLC

Full engineering services in mechanical HVAC, plumbing systems design, fire protection systems design and electrical systems and mission critical systems design

Engineering services include civil, structural and site development, as well as land-surveying services

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Milo E. Riverso, president and CEO 1912

Gregory A. Kelly, president and CEO

Environmental science, site planning, land surveying, ✔ permit coordination and management, coastal structures and construction management and financing

Surveying, including boundary services, improvement location ✔ surveys, data-accumulation surveys, property line and construction staking and hydrographic mapping

Peter Howe, vice president, regional leader, New England peter.howe@stantec.com 1929

4 Research Drive, Suite 204, Shelton 06484 944-5000 • wsp.com

350 Bedford St., Suite 408, Stamford 06901 356-9200 • ziemanengineering.com

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Architectural, planning, environmental and construction management services

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Building services, coastal and waterfront solutions, environmental consulting and water and wastewater engineering Creative, comprehensive and sustainable engineering ✔ solutions, groundwater and environmental engineering services Heavy rigging, structural analysis, gantries/overhead cranes, work platforms, temporary supports/structural lifting operations and mechanical design

This list is a sample of engineering firms that serve the region. If you would like to include your firm in our next list, please contact Peter Katz at pkatz@westfairinc.com. Note: Information compiled from company responses to our questionnaire, materials published by the company and other sources.

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Buying a business can be a great way to grow I bought a small business a couple years ago. Everything that was bad with that deal is now coming into fruition. Any suggestions on what to do to make things better — either on this or future acquisitions? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Buying a business is a great way to grow. According to the statistics, not all deals are good deals. Both sides, buyer and seller, need to do their homework. For the seller, more potential buyers are usually a good thing. For the buyer, finding the right fit at the right price is crucial. Whether you’re looking to become a small-business owner for the first time or expand your existing company’s footprint, small-business acquisition can be a smart way to grow. For sellers it’s a way to take chips off the table. But the final deal has to be good for both parties. There’s no guarantee that a potential deal will pan out. Most folks we talk to report that less than 1 in 5 potential deals actually cross the finish line. And many of those don’t produce expected results. Buyers must not focus on potential and overlook pitfalls. They should be prepared for lengthy negotiations. Smart buyers involve advisers with loads of experience evaluating and executing deals. Sellers should not confuse their sweat equity with a realistic valuation. They should be upfront about challenges and avoid putting up roadblocks. They want to be clear eyed about what the business is worth, instead of trying to negotiate for what they need in order to retire. It’s important to do thorough due diligence. Buyers must analyze what’s offered,

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Four key takeaways from the Tax Reform Act

ould it surprise you to learn that American businesses lose $400 billion in productivity complying with tax laws? Or that we spend 8.9 billion hours preparing and filing taxes? Perhaps not. In 1938, the tax code ran 504 pages. By 2014, it weighed in at 74,608 pages. The 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — the first major tax reform legislation to pass since the Reagan Administration — has offered businesses and individuals significant tax relief. But it hasn’t relieved some of the confusion that business owners face going forward. We’re highlighting four of the most important considerations here: 1. Your benefits depend on your corporate structure. The corporate tax rate dropped from 35 percent to 21 percent. This cut was designed to enhance cash flow so businesses, especially small businesses, can upgrade, expand and hire. It’s also an enticement for big overseas corporations to move here, making the U.S. what one commentator calls “a tax-haven country.” We work with our clients and their tax advisers to determine how these changes affect their budgeting and planning, especially for areas like capital expenditures, hiring and compensation. As you plan, it’s important to understand how the new law affects different types of businesses — i.e., partnership, LLC, S Corporation or C Corporation — and what type of business you’re in. 2. Not every business gets a 20 percent tax deduction. C Corporations are taxed at a corporate rate, which traditionally have enjoyed substantial deductions. If you have an S Corporation, sole proprietorship or partnership, however, the new law has a bigger impact on you. As a “pass-through” company, your earnings and expenses pass through to

initely, up to a limit of 80 percent of taxable income. While the focus of this article is on business taxation, individuals will also see a modest rise in after-tax income and significant changes to deductions. The new law has important implications on estates, gifting, trusts, retirement plans and investments — all good reasons to review your plans and your portfolio with your advisers. Timothy D. Bergstrom

your personal tax returns. They’re taxed at individual rates and now you also get a 20 percent deduction on your taxable income. Some professional services, however — i.e., law, accounting or medical practices — don’t get the same advantages. They are usually closely held and not inclined to hire a substantial number of new people. In fact, individuals in this category only get the 20 percent deduction if their annual income is below $157,000 (or $315,000 for a married couple). 3. Buying business property or equipment? You get more relief. Interest on business-related financing will still be deductible, up to 30 percent of taxable income. The bonus depreciation rules have changed. Now, for qualified property placed in service between Sept. 17, 2017 and Jan. 1, 2023 — equipment and software, for example — you can deduct 100 percent of the purchase or leasing price in the first year. That’s double the previous rate. If you buy tangible, depreciable property for business purposes, the expensing parameters under Section 179 have also changed. They used to be deductible to a maximum of $520,000 (not to exceed taxable income). The new maximum is $1 million, with a phase-out threshold of $2.5 million. What’s more, you can no longer carry back net operating losses; instead, you can carry them forward indef-

4. The time to review your plans is now. Tax reform can affect many aspects of your plans, from expansion and capital equipment investment to hiring and payroll management. In turn, you’ll also see an impact on your personal taxes and investment choices. And, as with any major legislative change, the complexities and nuances can generate misunderstanding and misinformation. So the time is right to review your big picture with your entire team of advisers: your accountant, attorney, insurance agent and banker. Take a fresh look at your plans from their perspectives. Make sure that fresh cash flow not only helps your long-range plans move forward, but also translates efficiently into your day-today operations. Together, your team can help you get maximum benefit of tax reform, so you can make the most of the opportunity. Opinions expressed are that of the author and not Webster Bank N.A. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors with respect to your personal situation. Timothy D. Bergstrom is Hartford regional president and head of business banking for Connecticut for Webster Bank. Bergstrom can be reached at tbergstrom@websterbank.com.

SPECIAL REPORT | Mid Year Review | Hospitality, Travel

Steady business for Connecticut Convention and Sports Bureau BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

usiness has been steady for the Connecticut Convention and Sports Bureau for the past few years — something that its president, H. Scott Phelps, understandably views with pride, especially in light of the fact that the group is in “a constant state of uncertainty” over its funding. “That is, and has been, our number one challenge,” said Phelps of the official sales and marketing organization for the meetings and sports markets statewide. “It makes it very difficult to plan how and what we do.” While the group is scheduled to receive the same amount for this fiscal year (July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019) as it did the last — $450,000 — Phelps noted that that number has yet to be confirmed. A 501(c)6 public-private partnership funded by dues from members and by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and the Connecticut Office of Tourism, the bureau is still waiting to see what effect — if any — the state’s slashing of the tourism budget from $6.4 million to $4.1 million this year will have. “There could be additional reductions in our funding,” Phelps said. “But we have been getting terrific private sector support — well over 40 percent of our annual budget.” In the meantime, the group estimates that events it booked in the last fiscal year will total nearly $54.2 million in spending by convention, meeting and sports events attendees during their visits to the state, generating over $3.1 million in Connecticut taxes. In addition, more than 17,246 Connecticut jobs in the hospitality industry are supported by those events as a

H. Scott Phelps and Robert Murdock

result of those bookings. Total lead room nights in fiscal 2018 were over 292,000, compared with over 296,000 in fiscal ’17, while definite room nights — those actually confirmed — were 66,926 in fiscal ’18 versus 66,786 the previous fiscal year. Definite bookings by corporations and associations were up 20 percent, Phelps noted. In addition, he said that the group generated about $6.94 in sales tax for every $1 it spent to recruit events to the state last year — down from the previous year’s $7.52 but still significant, he said. On the sports side, the big news was the announcement last year that Connecticut will host seven NCAA events, including in basketball, lacrosse, golf and ice hockey, through 2022. The first, the Division

1 Men’s Ice Hockey Regional at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, took place March 23-25. Elsewhere in Fairfield County, Trumbull BMX hosted a USA BMX National Championship Series event June 22-24. While some 1,200 to 1,500 bicycle motocross competitors were expected and more than 2,500 hotel room nights booked — with an economic impact estimated of $1.9 million — Robert Murdock, convention and sports bureau’s director of national accounts and director of sports marketing, said the event “ended up way beyond anyone’s expectations.” While final figures were not yet available, Murdock said, “BMX was very pleasantly surprised, as was the town.” The next major sporting event is one of the

There could be additional reductions in our funding,” Phelps said. “But we have been getting terriﬁc private sector support — well over 40 percent of our annual budget. — H. Scott Phelps

nation’s high-profile fastpitch softball tournaments, as the United States Specialty Sports Association hosts the 2018 Northeast National Championship for 12UB, 14UB and 16UB Divisions in East Hartford and Southington July 23-28. More than 800 players on 70 teams from nine states will compete, and over 2,500 family, supporters and tournament staff will attend. Murdock projected that the event would generate $2,103,605 for the Greater Hartford region and that spending by visitors would support 427 tourism-related jobs, resulting in $125,964 for the state in sales tax. The bureau is also focusing more on growing its reach outside of Greater Hartford. “Four years ago we only did a small fraction of our business in Fairfield and Litchfield,” Phelps said.

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“That’s no longer the case.” “We’re meant to be a statewide organization and we’re taking that to heart,” Murdock said. “We continue to do a solid amount of business with religious groups, who tend to look for smaller events in a single hotel rather than a convention center space. We’re making a push to bring more of them to Fairfield County.” Expected to play a part in the effort to grow business in the county is Stamford Director of Economic Development Thomas Madden, who in June was elected assistant treasurer of the bureau’s board of directors. Talk of hotels and convention centers inevitably led to Bridgeport and the $675 million waterfront casino proposed by MGM Resorts International. In addition to the attraction of the casino itself, current plans call for a 300-room hotel, a 700-seat theater and a “flex” meeting space. “We’re definitely interested in what kind of meeting space they’ll have,” Phelps said. “Their casino in Springfield (Massachusetts) is a much different model and is designed to be a convention center/entertainment spot.” The Springfield MGM, scheduled to open Aug. 24, boasts about 34,000 square feet of meeting space. Bridgeport still needs to work its way through the approval process by the Connecticut legislature; a particular sticking point has been the state’s exclusive compact with Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, who together have objected to the Bridgeport proposal. “We work closely with Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods in terms of meetings, conventions and sporting events,” Phelps said. “But we’d be happy to work with that casino as well, no question.”

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Bradley International growing through ridership, construction BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

s the major Connecticut airport nearest to Fairfield County, Bradley International is continuing to show an impressive rate of growth, as well as recognition as one of the nation’s airports to watch, according to airport officials. Last October, Conde Nast Traveler ranked the Windsor Locks facility as the fifth-best airport in the U.S. based on a reader survey that rated 195 airports across the country. “Customers praise its convenient on-site parking, plentiful charging stations and free Wi-Fi, decent restaurant options and overall relaxed atmosphere — making this mid-sized facility an attractive alternative to flying out of New York’s and Boston’s monster hubs,” the magazine said.

It should be noted, however, that last September the J.D. Power 2017 North American airport survey ranked Bradley the lowest of medium-size U.S. airports: it scored 742 out of a possible 1,000 points, while first-place Sacramento International Airport in California totaled 810 points. In June, credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings raised Bradley’s rating on its general airport revenue refunding bonds from “A” to “A+”, with a stable outlook. “We’re pleased that the agency shares our confidence in Bradley International Airport’s fiscally responsible management team and the airport’s continued success,” said Charles R. Gray, chairman of the board of directors of the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), which owns and operates the facility. “We’re proud to have achieved this key rating,”

CAA Executive Director Kevin A. Dillon told the Business Journal. “It is truly a reflection of our strategic governance and financial management practices and it sends a strong message that we’re a good airport to do business with.” Such news is reflected in Bradley’s ridership, Dillon said. In February the airport reported that passenger ridership was up 6.2 percent to 6.43 million passengers in 2017. While data for the first six months of this year was not yet available, Dillon said that through April ridership was up 4.1 percent year over year. “We anticipate that we will be up in May as well year over year,” he said. “Later this summer, in August, we look forward to the launch of the new nonstop flight to St. Louis, which we also anticipate will have a positive impact on the ridership.” Bradley’s profile was

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raised considerably by the announcement in 2016 that Aer Lingus had begun yearround direct service to Dublin, with travelers able to connect in the Irish capital to more than 25 United Kingdom and European airports. “Aer Lingus’ performance is meeting expectations and we continue to receive positive feedback from passengers about the connectivity and convenience of the flight,” Dillon said. However, in February it was reported that Aer Lingus missed its revenue goal during its first full year of Bradley-to-Dublin service, resulting in the payment of a $4.5 million subsidy from Connecticut as part of the $13 million incentive deal signed by the state and the airline. Another setback was incurred earlier this year when Norwegian Air announced it would shut down its Bradley service

after only nine months; its last flights between Bradley and Edinburgh Airport in Scotland were on March 24. In a statement, Norwegian said it blamed not Bradley but the Scottish government’s decision against lowering air travel taxes for its move. “We are urging the Scottish government to quickly resurrect plans for a reduction in air passenger taxes, which would reopen the door for more flights and lower fares for American passengers,” it said. Asked whether another carrier like Norwegian or Aer Lingus could join Bradley in the short term, Dillon would only say, “Enhancing our route network is a top priority and we’re always in discussions with domestic and international carriers about the addition of new nonstops.” Meanwhile, the CAA began what it calls “the reconstruction and realign-

ment” of the main airport entrance roadway at Route 20 and Schoephoester Road in June 2017. That work involves the realignment of Schoephoester Road along with a portion of the airport’s lower roadway system, as well as the construction of a roundabout, which ultimately will result in a new entrance to the airport from Route 20 and open up a 19-acre site for the future development of Bradley’s ground transportation center. The $11 million entrance will be completed by the fall, Dillon said, calling the roundabout “an effective tool to reducing vehicle speeds while maintaining high levels of traffic.” The new ground transportation center is budgeted at $220 million. “We’re on track to have the construction start in 2019 and it should be completed at the end of 2021,” Dillon said.

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Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS COMMERCIAL Antonelli, John E., Stamford, contractor for Convent of Sacred Heart. Replace the roof on an existing commercial space at 1177 King St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $260,000. Filed June 2018. Blue Chip Painting & Contracting, Astoria, New York, contractor for Mill Post Realty LLC. Change the use from a hair salon to a fitness studio in an existing commercial space at 136 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $48,920. Filed June 2018. Dwyer, John G., contractor for Southport Post Road Limited Partnership. Perform an interior demolition in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 2600 Post Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed June 12. Events Unlimited Tent & Party, contractor for Terence Willie. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 1555 Burr St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed June 14. Fjall, Raven, Louisville, Colorado. Contractor for 200 Greenwich Ave. LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 200 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed June 2018. Genovese, Ernest J & Son LLC, contractor for JCR Fairfield LLC. Remodel the interior of an existing commercial space at 2452 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed June 12. Pavarini North East Construction, Greenwich, contractor for Greenwich American Inc. Demolish the interior staircases in an existing commercial space at 1 American Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $93,876. Filed June 2018.

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Ponderosa Property LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed June 2018.

Ackley, Daniela C. and Peter T. Ackley, Weston, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 9 Norfield Farm Lane, Weston. Estimated cost: $115,000. Filed June 11.

Silktown Roofing Inc., contractor for the city of Danbury. Add a flat roof to an existing commercial space at Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1.4 million. Filed July 2.

Alisberg Parker Architects, Greenwich, contractor for Gregory T. Rogers and Rogers D. Gregory. Renovate the master suite in an existing single-family residence and demolish the bathroom at 3 Rockwood Spring Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $105,000. Filed June 2018.

Zeiss, Andrew, Stamford, contractor for 8 Sound Shore Associates LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 8 Sound Shore Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed June 2018.

RESIDENTIAL 111 Forest LLC, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new two and a half story single-family residence with a two-car garage and a partially finished attic at 115 Forest Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed June 15. 111 Forest LLC, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new two and a half story single-family residence with a two-car garage and a partially finished attic at 117 Forest Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed June 15. AA Building & Wrecking, contractor for Beach Walk Homes LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 199 Alden St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed June 12. AAA Advantage Carting & demolition, Stamford, contractor for Grammercy South LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 9 Alpine Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed June 2018. AAA Bongiorno Carting & Demolition, Stamford, contractor for Gregory Pavone. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 10 Cross Ridge Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed June 2018. Abbey Tent, Fairfield, contractor for Julian A. Gregory. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 169 Belden Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed June 11. Abbey Tent, Fairfield, contractor for Lisa W. Kaess. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 142 Sturges Ridge Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $950. Filed June 11.

Foster, Cristina A. and Christopher A. Foster, Norwalk, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a kitchen expansion in an existing single-family residence at 20 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed June 26.

O’Such, Tracy M. and Bruce W. O’Such, Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 59 Sherman St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,090. Filed June 15.

Spinelli, Roger L., contractor for Gregori N. Kapetaneas. Pour the foundation for a new two and a half story single-family residence with a two-car garage at 44 Fern St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $700,000. Filed June 15.

Glastonbury Restoration LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Peter Thompson. Install new cedar siding and roof on the portico of an existing single-family residence at 214 Wolfpit Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $29,900. Filed June 26.

Pennette, Jody, Greenwich, contractor for Stanford Sutton. Renovate the interior of a dining room in an existing single-family residence at 55 Lewis St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed June 2018.

Szuchman, Gayle R., Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 338 Orchard Hill Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed June 13.

Pointe Builders LLC, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 1ZZ, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed June 27.

Teora LLC, Greenwich, contractor for James Stahl and Laura Stahl. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 14 Druid Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed June 2018.

Allgreenit LLC, contractor for Matthew R. Waggner. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 125 Sterling St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed June 14.

Gold, Renee and Alexis Johnson, Weston, contractor for self. Remove the kitchen walls in an existing single-family residence and bring the laundry room upstairs at 18 Laurel Lake West, Weston. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed June 19.

Allgreenit LLC, contractor for Susan C. Pugliese. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 200 Highlawn Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed June 14.

Goldbach, George M., contractor for Cynthia J. Svensen. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 53 Crescent Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $33,500. Filed June 15.

Anthony M. Baldino Custom Homes, contractor for Spa Inc. Pour the foundation for a new two and a half story single-family residence with a front porch and finished basement at 248 Mayweed Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $480,000. Filed June 15.

Greenwich Tent Co., Bridgeport, contractor for Brian C. Prennington. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 28 Rock Ridge Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $24,316. Filed June 2018.

Atlantic Marine Construction, Westerly, Rhode Island, contractor for Tim Coleman. Construct an approach landing for a pier at 16 Highgate Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed June 2018. Brass Ring Renovators LLC, New Milford, contractor for Tony McCord. Renovate the kitchen and laundry room in an existing single-family residence at 2 Shore Acre Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $31,000. Filed June 2018. C A K Associates LLC, Stamford, contractor for Gary Lisiewski. Demolish a garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 820 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed June 2018. EOT Development LLC, Greenwich, contractor for 20 Church Street A-15 LLC. Add new kitchen cabinets to an existing single-family residence at 20 Church St., Unit A15, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $18,575. Filed June 2018. Fontana, Annmarie and Camillo Fontana, Weston, contractor for self. Replace the front portico on an existing single-family residence at 17 Hidden Spring Drive, Weston. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed June 20.

JTP Custom Woodworking, Wilton, contractor for Christopher Dimsey. Finish the hardwood floors in an existing single-family residence at 9 Lockwood Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed June 2018. Koren, John, Fairfield, contractor for self. Replace the front windows in an existing single-family residence at 450 Harbor Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed June 14. Mark Daignault Builders Inc., Bethel, contractor for Stuart Waack and Mary Ellen Waack. Alter an existing single-family residence at 8 Chessor Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $54,000. Filed June 14. Napoleon, Gillan A.B., Weston, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 22 Old Kings Highway, Weston. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed June 14. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Joel C. Adelman. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 301 Greenwich Ave., Unit 9, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed June 2018. O & C Roofing, contractor for Ann C. Richter. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 178 Holly Dale Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,940. Filed June 14.

Pointe Builders LLC, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 2I, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed June 27. Pointe Builders LLC, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 2K, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed June 27. Prizio, Peter, Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement for a family room in an existing single-family residence at 184 Lota Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed June 13. Red Line Contractors LLC, Ansonia, contractor for David E. Drew and Evelyn Y. Drew. Alter an existing single-family residence at 98 Buckingham Ridge Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $224,000. Filed June 14. Riga LLC, contractor for Brian Cleary and Suzanne Cleary. Remove and install the roof on an existing single-family residence at 12 Watering Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,300. Filed June 27. Shafer, Paul C., contractor for Mark E. Melvin and Jean M. Melvin. Add a kitchen and family room to an existing single-family residence at 41 Glenarden Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed June 14. Shore Point Builders LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Stanley Choy. Upgrade the interior of an existing single-family residence at 83 Sawmill Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed June 2018. Sound Beach Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for Manor L. Meadowlark. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 56 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed June 2018.

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Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Isabel Tamayo and Angela Gomez. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 31 Walter Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $24,206. Filed June 25. Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Jacqueline Morgen. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 20 Roosevelt St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,177. Filed June 25. Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Diane M. Cocchia. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 1 Jayne Way, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $28,591. Filed June 25. Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Joseph Rabito. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 90 Newtown Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,759. Filed June 25. Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Isabel Tamayo and Angela Gomez. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 31 Walter Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $24,206. Filed June 25. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Frederick Steele and Mary Jane. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 33 Chatham Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,594. Filed June 27. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Penny M. Buonerba. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 28 Adams Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $18,414. Filed June 27.

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Good Things Happening WILTON CHURCH SUPPORTS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Wilton Congregational Church recently supported the Housatonic Habitat for Humanity affiliate with a contribution to its mission. In a letter, Missions and Service Treasurer Gifford Broderick wrote: “Our church values the effort everyone within your organization gives to providing shelter to those in need. We are confident that our contribution will be well used to support your mission.” Wilton Congregational Church is a longtime supporter of Housatonic Habitat, which focuses on making a meaningful difference in the lives of qualified working families by promoting financial stability and self-sufficiency through ownership of affordable homes in the greater Danbury region. From left: Sam D. Haigh, Andy Dolce, Malloy Rilling, Anne Bavier, Bernice Zullo, Lucia Rilling, Hafeez Choudhary, Aallya Choudhary, Sam L. Haigh, Danny Dolce, Brian Griffin, David Levinson, Mark Speranza and Asif Jamal.

TREE IN HONOR OF FORMER MAYOR ZULLO LaKota Oaks hosted its inaugural ribbon-cutting and tree-planting ceremony on July 12, honoring former Norwalk Mayor Frank Zullo. More than 50 people attended from Norwalk and the surrounding communities to celebrate the new ownership and management of LaKota Oaks, southern Connecticut’s event and conference center, as well as Zullo, who passed away earlier this year. The attendees gathered along the front lawn of the property at 32 Weed Ave. to hear dedications by LaKota Hotels & Resorts Director Andy Dolce, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, LaKota Oaks owner Hafeez Choudhary and the former mayor’s wife, Bernice Zullo. “This oak tree was planted to signify the strong influence Frank Zullo had on everyone he touched,” said Dolce, while Rilling declared Zullo “the best mayor Norwalk ever had.” LaKota Hotels & Resorts President Sam Haigh presented a toast recognizing the residents and businesses in Norwalk and greater Fairfield County for their continued support in bringing their conferences, corporate retreats, weddings, parties and social events to the facility.

GET OUT THE VOTE Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) is now accepting applications for a new civic engagement grants program designed to fund efforts to increase voter registration and information access for all Fairfield County residents, particularly those who are historically disenfranchised. The deadline for applications is July 27. FCCF’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) program offers support to nonprofits to boost efforts to engage underrepresented voters in Fairfield County. Organizations eligible to apply with FCCF must support voter registration in general, not just with select political parties or candidates. “The objective of the GOTV program is to increase civic engagement and improve models for nonprofits to register and engage voters,” said Mendi Blue-Paca, FCCF vice president of community impact. “These grants will bolster organizations that are giving a voice to individuals who are underrepresented in the political process.” Grantee participants will receive and/or benefit from a $1,000 civic engagement grant; one peer learning activity/brainstorming session, to occur in late August); opportunities to shape FCCF’s first cross-county National Voter Registration Day event on Sept. 25; and recognition as a partner on its website and during its National Voter Registration Day events For details on how to apply and for the terms of the grant for GOTV, go to https:// fccfoundation.org/civic-engagement-funding-opportunity-get-out-the-vote/.

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Local painter Gail Bell and friend.

FAIRFIELD OPEN SPACE ART EXHIBIT SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AUG. 3 The scenic beauty of Fairfield’s open space landscapes is the subject of an Aspetuck Land Trust sponsored exhibit of work by painter Gail Bell at the Fairfield University Bookstore at 1499 Post Road in Fairfield. The exhibit will open Aug. 3 with a reception open to the public from 6 to 8 p.m. The paintings, on display at the bookstore for the month of August, reflect Bell’s impressions of several of the 12 land preserves across 60 acres in Fairfield owned by the land trust “for the benefit and education of the public,” according to the trust’s mission. Bell, who began studying Fairfield land preserves and creating the paintings in 2017, has agreed to give a 20 percent discount to land trust members and to donate 20 percent of the exhibit’s proceeds to benefit the group. “I fell in love with this land and I hope the paintings make others feel the same,” she said. Since its founding in 1966, the trust’s properties have grown to include more than 1,800 acres in 149 preserves in Fairfield, Easton, Westport, Weston and other nearby towns. It is targeting 350 acres of unprotected forest land in Weston and Wilton for acquisition. It additionally recently informed its 1,100 members of a larger strategy to create a 17,000-acre greenbelt corridor of adjoining or nearby parcels of open space in the area over the next 10 years. “We need homes. We need roads. But we also need to be able to see the beauty of our serene New England landscape to be happy,” said the trust’s Executive Director David Brant. “The beauty of our natural landscapes is one reason local real estate has become so desirable.”

TIMEX GROUP TO BE RECOGNIZED Timex Group, one of four inductees into this year’s American Manufacturing Hall of Fame, will be honored for its contributions to manufacturing at the fifth annual induction ceremony Oct. 9 at the Trumbull Marriott. Located in Middlebury, Timex Group has been an industry standard in manufacturing and innovation since its founding in 1854. Since then, Timex has opened multiple operating facilities with more than 5,000 employees worldwide. Some of Timex Group’s iconic brands include Timex Ironman, Nautica and Opex. The American Manufacturing Hall of Fame is sponsored by BlumShapiro, a Founding Platinum Sponsor since the Hall of Fame’s inception. The American Manufacturing Hall of Fame is affiliated with the Housatonic Community College Foundation, which serves as the fiduciary for the hall of fame. The HCC Foundation was founded in 1990 to provide financial assistance to the students and the college beyond the fundamentals provided by the state of Connecticut.

AVISON YOUNG NAMES VOUTIEROS SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST

Tula Voutieros

Tula Voutieros has been named senior research analyst at commercial real estate services firm Avison Young’s Fairfield/Westchester office. Voutieros, Avison Young’s research and geographic information systems analyst, brings more than 20 years of research and consultative experience across multiple industry sectors. As senior research analyst, she will oversee regional market research and reporting and collaborate on Avison Young topical reports. Her most recent paper, “Evolution of Health Care and Its Impact on the Real Estate Landscape in the United States,” covers the transformations in the nation’s health care real estate landscape over the past couple decades. “Tula is a vital part of our team,” said Sean Cahill, Avison Young principal and managing director of the Fairfield/Westchester office. “Her expertise and talent take all of us to the next level. With her as our resource, we have never been more prepared to take on new business.” Prior to joining Avison Young, Voutieros worked for 15 years for Global Workplace Solutions, a division of Johnson Controls, which was acquired by CBRE in 2015.

BANK FOUNDATION SUPPORTS FEMALE SOLDIERS

Sabrina Pray, Pray Achievement Center in Bedford; Jo Jo Pastors, Jetting with JoJo; and Steve Feldman, president and co-founder, Renovation Angel next to a 1958 Rolls Royce.

MARKETING GROUP MARKS ANNIVERSARY More than 300 guests celebrated The Luxury Marketing Council of Connecticut-Hudson Valley’s “Fourth Annual Polo Family Day” in Greenwich on June 10 in honor of its fifth anniversary. “With a vision to serve the unique needs of the region, The Luxury Marketing Council of Connecticut-Hudson Valley was formed to be a catalyst so luxury experiences could be interwoven into the very fabric of everyday life,” said Jack Mitchell, chairman, Mitchell stores and founding member of The Luxury Marketing Council of Connecticut-Hudson Valley. “Part of our success is that we continue to meet the diverse needs and interests of our discerning members,” he added. “It’s really about facilitating connections between our members, sponsors with their perspective buyers and it’s all about results at the end of the day, building businesses.” The event at the Greenwich Polo Club kicked off the 37th high-goal season, which featured the first match of the 16-goal Shreve, Crump & Low Cup. Luxury items in food, products, cars, sculpture, works of art, fashion and more were provided for the guests as well as the Luxury Shopping Promenade whose percentage of sales benefitted three nonprofit organizations: International Camel Rescue, Kids In Crisis and Pass On The Love.

DANCE EVENT FOR CANCER CHARITY The Wall Street Theater in Norwalk will participate in National Dance Day on July 28 by providing an opportunity for dancers — professionals, hobbyists, fitness instructors and other supporters — to take part in a benefit for Wigs & Wishes. Founded by hairstylist Martino Cartier, Wigs & Wishes provides wigs for those battling cancers and grants the last wishes of terminally ill children. Running from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., the event will be livestreamed from the stage of the Wall Street Theater, where James Maslow will dance to his new release “All Day” concurrently with Arthur Murray Champions leading a coordinated worldwide dance routine. Those wishing to join in can visit https://goo.gl/iiEWKx to sign on to be a participating dancer and gather donations ($40 sign-up fee, $100 donation minimum), be a part of the cheerleading audience ($10), or send in a video of themselves, their family and friends, or their dance or fitness studio dancing to Maslow’s new song “All Day.” They then can follow the instructions on how to upload their video to the Wall Street Theater website. All videos will be compiled into one promotional reel and then shown on the Fox TV program “So You Think You Can Dance” on Aug. 2. The Wall Street Theater is at 71 Wall St. in Norwalk.

Homes for the Brave accepts donation from the TD Charitable Foundation in support of the Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes program. From left back: Vince Santilli, CEO of Homes for the Brave; Steven R. Angeletti, senior vice president, regional vice president commercial banking of TD Bank; and Kevin S. Taylor, vice president, regional market manager retail banking of TD Bank. From left front: Elizabeth Gorenbergh, director of communications and outreach of Homes for the Brave; Michael J. Labella, market president, Connecticut, of TD Bank; and Janice L. Coyle, vice president, field marketing strategy.

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In support of Homes for the Brave (HFTB) the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank in Stamford, has donated $10,000 to HFTB’s Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes as part of the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the community. Homes for the Brave’s mission is to provide housing and services necessary to help homeless individuals return to a productive and meaningful life. Opening its doors in 2002, HFTB provides transitional living, case management, life skills coaching and vocational training for homeless men, primarily veterans. Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes, operating since 2011, offers transitional housing to homeless female veterans and their young children. The funds from the TD Charitable Foundation will support case management and services for women in the FS:FH program. “We are very grateful to TD Bank and the TD Charitable Foundation for their support,” said Vincent Santilli, CEO of Homes for the Brave. “Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes is the first and only transitional housing program in the tri-state area dedicated exclusively to serving the unique needs of female veterans experiencing homelessness.” “By supporting services provided by the Female Soldiers: Forgotten Heroes we know we are helping to provide safe, secure interim housing and support” said Michael LaBella, market president, TD Bank. “TD is committed to driving positive change through working collaborations that enrich the lives of our communities across Connecticut and we are honored to be a part of this effort.”

LAW FIRM NAMES MORALES PARTNER

Trish Fontes

Joseph Morales

Trish Fontes has been promoted to director, treasury management sales at Bankwell. The announcement was made by David Dineen, executive vice president and head of community banking at the New Canaan institution. Fontes joined Bankwell in 2017 and has more than 20 years of banking experience. In her previous role as treasury management sales officer at Bankwell, she partnered with members of the Bankwell team to grow the bank’s treasury management business with existing customers and develop new relationships. Prior to joining Bankwell, Fontes managed multiple bank branches that were market leaders for both loans and deposits at a large regional bank. Fontes was a recipient of the Fairfield County Business Journal 2014 “40 under 40” award.

International law firm Withers has promoted 14 new partners across its Asian, European and U.S. offices, including Joseph Morales in its Greenwich office. The group of promoted partners work across the firm’s corporate, charities, private client and tax, media and reputation, divorce and family, banking and finance, and litigation and arbitration teams. Morales, advises on mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate and corporate finance transactions. His clients include private clients, family offices, privately held companies, emerging companies and entrepreneurs.

DAY PITNEY ADDS KAUFMAN AS PARTNER Day Pitney LLP has announced that Michael W. Kaufman has joined the firm as a partner in the finance group in its Stamford office. He was previously a partner at Robinson & Cole LLP. “Michael brings deep experience with complex financing transactions across a wide range of industries, which will directly benefit our clients,” said R. Scott Beach, chair of the company’s corporate and business law department. “He will strengthen our commercial finance capabilities and enhance our private equity practice.” Kaufman’s practice involves all aspects of secured and unsecured bank, mezzanine and other senior and subordinated lending. He represents borrowers, banks, funds and other lenders. As part of his transactional finance practice, Kaufman represents small-business investment companies in connection with mezzanine lending transactions. The arrival of Kaufman builds on the expansion of the firm’s private equity and finance practices with the additions of partners Steven Gold and Peter Bilﬁeld last year.

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Facts & Figures Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jennifer B. Prescott and Edward Prescott. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 28 1/2 Adams Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,576. Filed June 27. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jennifer B. Prescott and Edward Prescott. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 28 1/2 Adams Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,576. Filed June 27. Wilmar Home LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a garage addition, new kitchen and renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 56 County St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed June 26. Zhang, Li Yan and Sanle Zhang, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add a horse barn to the property of an existing single-family residence at 40 Locust Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed June 2018.

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 Al-Madni Food Service LLC, et al., Trumbull. 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 defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a business overdraft line agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $9,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, expenses, court costs and such other and further relief as the court shall deem just and equitable. Case no. FBT-CV186076405-S. Filed July 3.

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Bob’s Discount Furniture LLC, East Hartford. Filed by Cynthia Moody, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: George W. Ganim Jr., Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she was hit in the head by a falling headboard on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to secure the furniture on display. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076365-S. Filed July 3. Cherry Hill Construction Inc., et al., North Branford. Filed by Christopher Baviello, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joel T. Faxon, New Haven. 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-CV186076378-S. Filed July 3. Detrik Enterprises Inc., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Johnnie Mae Weldon, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: McEnery Price Messey & Sullivan, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a defective mat on property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to properly secure the mat on their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076381-S. Filed July 3. F.T.R. LLC, Stratford. Filed by Main Street America Assurance Co., et al., Keene, N.H. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Ryanna T. Capalbo, Main Street. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a workers’ compensation policy provided to them. The plaintiffs have declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $48,807 due and have made a demand for the balance, yet have not received payment. The plaintiffs claim money damages, court costs, post-judgment interest and such other relief as may be deemed appropriate by the court. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076445-S. Filed July 5.

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Geico Indemnity Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Tahirah Carr, New Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: James O. Gaston, 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. FBTCV18-6076302-S. Filed July 2. Geico Indemnity Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Shirley Dolce, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bruce J. Corrigan Jr., Westport. 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. FBTCV18-6076470-S. Filed July 6. Global Liberty Insurance Company of New York, Melville, New York. Filed by John Pyrch, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jacobs & Wallace PLLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an unknown motorist and suffered injury. 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. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076447-S. Filed July 5. Imagineers LLC, et al., Hartford. Filed by David Marcus, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Trantolo & Trantolo LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he 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. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBTCV18-6076492-S. Filed July 6.

Infowars LLC, et al., Austin, Texas. Filed by William Sherlach, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this defamation suit against the defendants alleging that they promoted the conspiracy theory that the Sandy Hook shooting was staged and that the plaintiff’s children are still alive. The plaintiff alleges he has been the target of harassment due to this hoax. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other relief. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076475-S. Filed July 6. JORH LLC, Trumbull. Filed by Corvus Capital Partners LLC, Farmington. Plaintiff’s attorney: Pease & Dorio PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had purchased property from the defendant. The defendant allegedly refused to provide environmental information about the property, causing damages. The plaintiff claims money damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, interest, court costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and equitable. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076435-S. Filed July 5. La Bodega Del Mofongo LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Albert Sosa and Jeannette Lopez, Bridgeport. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Frank P. Bevilacqua, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to provide ownership in a restaurant for $60,000 provided. The plaintiffs have declared the interest in the partnership, yet have not received it. The plaintiffs claim money damages, court costs, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. FBTCV18-6076337-S. Filed July 2. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Pauline Purefoy, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ganim Legal 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-CV18-6076309-S. Filed July 2.

ML Builders LLC, New Canaan. Filed by Starnet Insurance Co., Manassas, Virginia. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a workers’ compensation policy provided to them. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $21,097 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, post-judgment interest and such other relief as may be deemed appropriate by the court. Case no. FBT-CV18-6076304-S. Filed July 2. Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Lawrence M. Monaco, Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorney: Fashjian & Falco PC, Shelton. 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. FBT-CV18-6076301-S. Filed July 2. Ring’s End Inc., et al., Darien. Filed by Nahomie Bosquet, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bruce J. Corrigan Jr., Westport. 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-CV18-6076472-S. Filed July 6. The Standard Fire Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Nicole Morales, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeisler & Zeisler 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-CV18-6076436-S. Filed July 5.

Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers of New York LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Peter Syla, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rosenberg Miller Hite & Morilla LLC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit in the head by a falling case on property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to secure the case holding the lids. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV186076460-S. Filed July 5.

Danbury Superior Court Elan Kennedy Flats LLC, et al., East Hartford. Filed by Luisa Gutierrez, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Pavano Dombrowski LLC, Windsor. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on accumulated silts on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to inspect the area. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. DBD-CV18-6027644-S. Filed July 3. Harmony Builders LLC, et al., Shelton. Filed by Josh Kilbourn and Emily Kilbourn, Redding. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Ouellette, Deganis, Gallagher & Grippe LLC, Cheshire. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of construction contract against the defendants alleging that they failed to perform work on the plaintiffs’ residence in compliance with the contract plans. The defendants had failed to honor their warranty and have been paid for work not performed. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-CV186027677-S. Filed July 6. Macy’s Retail Holdings Inc., Hartford. Filed by Veronica Chiocsky, Brewster, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen and Wolf PC, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a wet surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to warn their patrons of the dangers. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBDCV18-6027647-S. Filed July 3.

Facts & Figures Ramapoo Restaurant Corp., et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Germano Minin, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Anderson, Reynolds & Lynch, New Britain. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging he was 40 percent owner with the defendants as well as head chef. The defendants allegedly made unauthorized payments and failed in their duties to the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, actual damages, exemplary damages and court costs. Case no. DBD-CV186027654-S. Filed July 3. Viox Services Inc., et al., Columbus. Filed by Sandra Bosco, Cocoa Beach, Florida. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christopher G. Winans, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she tripped on a raised parking lip on property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to keep their walking area free from dangers. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBDCV18-6027650-S. Filed July 3.

Stamford Superior Court Chubb Indemnity Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Peer Pedersen and Margaret Pedersen, Greenwich. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Adamucci LLC. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that they 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 plaintiffs allege that their injuries are the legal responsibilities of their insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiffs claim 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-CV18-6037173-S. Filed July 3. Crystal Street Associates Limited Partnership, Stamford. Filed by Elmer Villeda, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alexander H. Schwartz, Southport. 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 lease provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $850,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, court costs and such other and further relief as in equity may appertain. Case no. FST-CV186037198-S. Filed July 3.

Cuseo Family LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by 1680 Post Road East LLC, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Pat Labbadia III, Clinton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to provide the plaintiff with property for an option exercised. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $145,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FST-CV18-6037150-S. Filed July 2.

R&F Orange LLC, Orange. Filed by Christopher E. Brown, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ku & Mussman, Florida. Action: The plaintiff has brought this disability suit against the defendant alleging that it owns a shopping plaza, which has architectural barriers, which make wheelchair access difficult, causing damages to him. The plaintiff claims attorney’s fees, costs, expenses and such other and further relief as may be justified in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-01127-VLB. Filed July 6.

The Stop and Shop Supermarket Company LLC, Hartford. Filed by Piroska Dodaj, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: DiScala & DiScala LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a cherry on a floor owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to keep the floor of their store in a walkable condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-CV186037211-S. Filed July 6.

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FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT J.A.M. Construction Company LLC, et al., New Haven. Filed by the trustees of the I.U.O.E. Local 478 Annuity Fund, et al. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Robert M. Cheverie & Associates, East Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this employee benefit suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to reimburse the fund fully as per a collective bargaining agreement. The defendants allegedly owe the plaintiffs $57,950, which was discovered in an audit. The plaintiffs claim payment and such other and further relief as may be justified in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-01115-JBA. Filed July 3. Lydia M.C. LLC, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Jie Hyang Zheng. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mitchell & Sheahan PC, Stratford. Actions: The plaintiff has brought this fair labor suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to pay him overtime or minimum wage pursuant to state labor laws. The plaintiff claims this to be certified as a collective action, an injunction enjoining the defendants preventing them from continuing to infringe, liquidated damages, punitive damages, costs, expenses, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as may be justified in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-01126JAM. Filed July 6.

COMMITTEE DEEDS Boria, Sharon, et al., Danbury. Appointed committee: Tamera Sue Fisher Byun, Danbury. Property: 4 Adeline Drive, Danbury. Amount: $165,850. Docket no. DBD-CV166019499-S. Filed June 18. Gallego, Mariana J., Danbury. Appointed committee: Jonathan M. Victor, Danbury. Property: 211 Patch St., Danbury. Amount: $29,800. Docket no. DBD-CV-17-6024028-S. Filed June 21. Ganley, Robert F., Westport. Appointed committee: Amy J. Livolsi, Westport. Property: 124 Riverside Ave., Unit 2, Westport. Amount: $367,000. Docket no. FST-CV156026761-S. Filed June 18. Klouse, Theresa P., et al., Trumbull. Appointed committee: Peter Tsimbidaros, Trumbull. Property: 50 Country Club Road, Trumbull. Amount: $437,050. Docket no. FBTCV17-6063871-S. Filed June 15. Pizza, Carolyn L., et al., Trumbull. Appointed committee: Elizabeth Stuckal, Trumbull. Property: 418 Pitkin Hollow, Trumbull. Amount: $211,000. Docket no. FBTCV17-6064563-S. Filed June 11. Terifay, Lisa P., et al., Newtown. Appointed committee: Steven R. Smart, Newtown. Property: 28 Chestnut Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $164,744. Docket no. DBDCV18-6019051-S. Filed June 20.

COMMERCIAL 20 Church Street, Unit A-15 LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Samuel R. Connor, Essex. Property: 20 Church St., Unit A-15, Greenwich. Amount: $500,000. Filed June 18. 211 State Street LLC, Amityville, New York. Seller: 211 Main State LLC, Darien. Property: Lot 207, Broad Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $5.2 million. Filed June 20.

25 Peeper’s Hollow LLC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Seller: Benedek Balint Kokenyesi, Garden City, New York. Property: Riversville Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 19.

Accetta, Lucille Pedro and Robert C. Accetta, Trumbull. Seller: Donald O. Hickey and Angela L. Hickey, Bridgeport. Property: 16 Alpine Road, Trumbull. Amount: $640,000. Filed June 18.

Breitfelder, Jennifer and Matthew Breitfelder, Greenwich. Seller: Julie E. Church and Christopher G. Church, Greenwich. Property: Park Avenue South, Greenwich. Amount: $3.8 million. Filed June 21.

Bronson Road Fairfield LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Virginia Ann Downing, Fairfield. Property: 717 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $365,000. Filed June 19.

Ahasic, Amy M. and Mark A. Ahasic, Southport. Seller: Ralph W. Walker and Jamie E. Hewitt, Wilton. Property: 91 Catalpa Road, Wilton. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 20.

Brum, Lindsay and Daniel Crum, Trumbull. Seller: Julie K. Johnson, Trumbull. Property: 269 Edison Road, Trumbull. Amount: $379,000. Filed June 21.

J&S Renovations LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Tessie R. Koulouris, Trumbull. Property: Lot 2, Map 635, Trumbull. Amount: $275,000. Filed June 29.

Aldana-Paiz, Wilver O., Bridgeport. Seller: Robert S. Gavlik, Milford. Property: 189-191 Weber Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $246,000. Filed June 18.

Buffington, Bradley S. and David L. Buffington, Danbury. Seller: Arlene M. Fagans, New Fairfield. Property: 10 MacBean Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $220,000. Filed June 21.

Jay Construction LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Wilmington Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 32 Atwater St., Bridgeport. Amount: $128,000. Filed June 18.

Allen, Jennifer K. and Jason Michael Allen, Trumbull. Seller: Thomas T. Tether, Russell. J. Tether, Marjorie T. Arendt and Amy L. Ferris, St. Louis, Mississippi. Property: 42 Brookside Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $385,000. Filed June 22.

Jebnina LLC, New Fairfield. Seller: Min-Son LLC, Danbury. Property: 84-86 Hospital Ave., Danbury. Amount: $750,000. Filed June 18. L + M Contracting LLC, Stratford. Seller: Herman Franco, Waterbury. Property: 166-168 Bond St., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed June 20. Landmark Venture LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Paul Molner, Cheshire. Property: 32-34 Kenwood Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $439,000. Filed June 18. Maplewood Gorham Island LLC, Westport. Seller: Gorham Island LLC, Chester. Property: Saugatuck River, Westport. Amount: $23.2 million. Filed June 18. Merritt Medical Center Owners Corp., Bridgeport. Seller: Jack Glasser, Easton. Property: 3715 Main St., Unit 401, Bridgeport. Amount: $7,000. Filed June 22. Town of Newtown, Newtown. Seller: Joan Cottle and Rosemary Hughes, Newtown. Property: Lots 151, 152, 153 and 154 on Map of Pootaluck Estates, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed June 21. UGN International LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Atanarg LLC, Norwalk. Property: 61-67 McKinley Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $270,000. Filed June 21. Vittorio Properties LLC, Brewster, New York. Seller: Richard C. Fitzgerald, The Villages, Florida. Property: 486 Cowperthwaite St., Danbury. Amount: $450,000. Filed June 27.

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Antoine, Levina Toussaint, Bridgeport. Seller: Ay Son and Thoung Thi Lam, Bridgeport. Property: 1510 Norman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $218,000. Filed June 18. Arce, Lorena and Lenin Vargas-Alvarez, Fairfield. Seller: Stacey Didio and Michael Didio, Fairfield. Property: 1548 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $419,000. Filed June 22. Azevedo, Salete A. De and Paulo C. DeFaria, Danbury. Seller: Steven Dottavio, Danbury. Property: 35 E. Pembroke Road, Danbury. Amount: $185,000. Filed June 21. Bailey, Linda and Matthew H. Bailey, Greenwich. Seller: Henry A. Eskin, Greenwich. Property: 1 Nickel St., Greenwich. Amount: $572,500. Filed June 20. Barczak, Laura and Peter M. Barczak, Branford. Seller: Jeffrey St. Pierre and Katherine St. Pierre, Trumbull. Property: 222 Stonehouse Road, Trumbull. Amount: $359,900. Filed June 26. Bhavsar, Jigar S., Danbury. Seller: Lynsie K. Marks, Danbury. Property: 25 Padanaram Road, Unit 103, Danbury. Amount: $182,500. Filed June 25. Blackman, Thomas E., New Fairfield. Seller: Salvatore Pepe and Elsa Pepe, New Fairfield. Property: 20 Titicus Mountain Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $392,825. Filed June 11. Boyd, Robert Stewart, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Seller: Peter Kappel, Weston. Property: 282 Georgetown Road, Weston. Amount: $385,000. Filed June 14.

Abrams, Tracy G. and David S. Abrams, Greenwich. Seller: 178 Milbank LLC, Greenwich. Property: Unit 3 of Milbank Mead, Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed June 18.

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Caffrey, Edward J., Naples, Florida. Seller: Robert Brodsky, Greenwich. Property: 185 Milbank Avenue East, Unit 185, Greenwich. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed June 18. Capilupi, Luigi A., Danbury. Seller: Brian P. Fuller, Danbury. Property: 65 Ball Pond Road, Danbury. Amount: $125,420. Filed June 21. Carmichael, Jill K. and James A. Carmichael, Greenwich. Seller: 2 Jofran Lane LLC, Greenwich. Property: 2 Jofran Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $3.4 million. Filed June 21. Caruso, Suzanne, Trumbull. Seller: Jeffrey D. Nelson and Sheena L. Nelson, Trumbull. Property: 100 Meadow View Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $360,000. Filed June 11. Carvalheiro, Christina and Jose Carvalheiro, Danbury. Seller: Michael F. J. Little and Lynn Leong Little, Danbury. Property: 125 Stadley Rough, Danbury. Amount: $110,000. Filed June 25. Carvalho, Mitchell S., Danbury. Seller: Jesus Castro, Danbury. Property: 4 Meadowbrook Road, Danbury. Amount: $280,000. Filed June 21. Chacon, Blanca and Manuel Lucero, Danbury. Seller: Lawrence M. Pasko, Danbury. Property: 83 Franklin St., Danbury. Amount: $330,000. Filed June 21. Chiriac, Carmen E., Stratford. Seller: Jerome Robinson, Trumbull. Property: 22232 Arganese Place, Unit 16, Trumbull. For an unknown amount paid. Filed June 11. Chit-Alves, Rosangela and Rogelio Chit-Vargas, Port Chester, New York. Seller: Pamela Conn, New Fairfield. Property: 13 Arrow Meadow Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $399,000. Filed June 20. Cina, Erion and Jezarca Cina, Yonkers, New York. Seller: Lei Xie and Chunyan Hou, Trumbull. Property: 76 Elliott Road, Trumbull. Amount: $359,000. Filed June 28.

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Facts & Figures Clarke, Subha T. and David G. Clarke, Wilton. Seller: Paul F. Recktenwald, Wilton. Property: 125 Nod Hill Road, Wilton. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed June 19.

Dealmeida, Henrique S., Danbury. Seller: Paul S. Holko, Danbury. Property: 110 Coalpit Hill Road, Unit D4, Danbury. Amount: $177,000. Filed June 20.

Fan, Yanni, Ridgefield. Seller: Coalpit Hill LLC, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Property: 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 21-5, Danbury. Amount: $127,500. Filed June 20.

Giarratano, Paul, Trumbull. Seller: Michael Giordano and Rosemarie Giordano, Bridgeport. Property: 107 Travis Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $209,900. Filed June 20.

Guo, Jian and Yuxiu Ni, Trumbull. Seller: Trumbull Landscape and Excavating LLC, Trumbull. Property: 730 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Amount: $440,000. Filed June 12.

Codd, Marilyn J., Greenwich. Seller: Marilyn J. Codd, Greenwich. Property: Lot 5, Map 4892, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed June 18.

DeBlase, Justyna and John A. DeBlase, Stratford. Seller: Karen M. Hospodar, Trumbull. Property: 20 Blue Ridge Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $345,000. Filed June 29.

Feinstein, Carolina and Andres Hogg, Greenwich. Seller: Sandra A. Wilder, Greenwich. Property: Lot 3, Map 5786, Greenwich. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed June 19.

Gibbs, Dawn M., Bronx, New York. Seller: Andrew Birmingham and Starr Birmingham, Danbury. Property: 27 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 140-B, Danbury. Amount: $180,000. Filed June 18.

Gupta, Akshay and Dimitra Kefellonitou, Fairfield. Seller: Pinnacle Peak Inc., Shelton. Property: Lot 3A, Map 4626, Fairfield. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed June 18.

Colotti, Julie Maria and Nathaniel S. Katz, Charlestown, Massachusetts. Seller: Kristin L. Montanaro, Westport. Property: 8 Gorham Ave., Westport. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed June 19.

Deed, Lisa H., Stratford. Seller: Jennifer J. Izzo, Trumbull. Property: 174 Pinewood Trail, Trumbull. Amount: $450,000. Filed June 19.

Ferreira, Cleiton D., Danbury. Seller: Roland A. Issa, Reine A. Issa and Giselle N. Issa, New Fairfield. Property: 17 South St., Danbury. Amount: $300,000. Filed June 25.

Cooper, Scott D. and Susan R. Cooper, Scarsdale, New York. Seller: James H. Thornton and Sylvia Thornton, Stamford. Property: 36 Skyview Drive, Stamford. Amount: $825,000. Filed June 29. Coppola, David L., Factoryville, Pennsylvania. Seller: Michael A. Turnick and Lisa H. Turnick, Pickens, South Carolina. Property: 1271 Merritt St., Fairfield. Amount: $650,000. Filed June 22. Correa, Mariana D., Bridgeport. Seller: Wilmington Trust Co., Irvine, California. Property: 43 Redding Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $206,150. Filed June 20. Costa, Reinaldo Pereira Da, Bridgeport. Seller: Debra Castro and Jody Glynn, Bridgeport. Property: 31 Elm Court, Bridgeport. Amount: $185,000. Filed June 20. Cromwell, George, Norwalk. Seller: Jamal Stroman, Bridgeport. Property: 63-67 Pearl Harbor Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $175,000. Filed June 20. Crute, Barton C., New Fairfield. Seller: FLIPS LLC, New Fairfield. Property: 52 Barnum Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $340,000. Filed June 25. Dai, Wenjun and Danhuan Tang, Fairfield. Seller: Harley Thibbeualt, Bridgeport. Property: 48 Lance Circle, Unit 48, Bridgeport. Amount: $121,000. Filed June 19.

Derosa, Christy Ann and Jason Christopher Derosa, Monroe. Seller: Daniel J. Pechtol and Frances E. Pechtol, Trumbull. Property: 10 Trialwood Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $585,000. Filed June 19. Desai, Darshit, Harfield, Pennsylvania. Seller: Kaniel Kurashi, Danbury. Property: 7 Padanaram Road, Unit 62, Danbury. Amount: $124,000. Filed July 5. DeSousa, Claudinei, Bridgeport. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, West Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 1276 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $163,700. Filed June 22. Devito, Chelsea M. and Anthony M. Devito, Fairfield. Seller: Kenneth L. Ferleger and Klaren M. Ferleger, Fairfield. Property: 111 Golf View Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $970,000. Filed June 18. Diaz-Martinez, Rosa and Michael A. Martinez, Yonkers, New York. Seller: Randy A. Bailey and Monica M. Bailey, Trumbull. Property: 44 Tashua Road, Trumbull. Amount: $440,000. Filed June 19. Ding, Emily Chen and Gregory Scott Kauffman, Philadelpha, Pennsylvania. Seller: Robert A. Saez and Lisa Linnane, Trumbull. Property: 1103 Woodland Hills, Trumbull. Amount: $308,000. Filed June 27. Dunne, Sarah L. and Kyle A. Dunne, Fairfield. Seller: Gary W. Grisworld, Trumbull. Property: 19 Merrimac Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $388,000. Filed June 25.

D’Amico, Annette M., Richard V. D’Amico and Frederick R. Dauch Jr., Newtown. Seller: Andre Velthuizen and Margaret T. Velthuizen, Newtown. Property: Parcel B, Map 2487, Newtown. Amount: $359,000. Filed June 20.

Edelson, Miriam and Jeffrey K. Martin, Katonah, New York. Seller: Jefferson A. Stewart and Susan E. Stewart, Danbury. Property: 9 Fir Drive, Danbury. Amount: $500,750. Filed June 26.

Davis, Susan A. and Kenneth D. Hunt, Bridgeport. Seller: Kristine A. Schiemann, Danbury. Property: 22 Belmont Circle, Danbury. Amount: $145,000. Filed June 19.

Fadil, Gemina M., Stamford. Seller: Richard O’Keeffe and Melissa O’Keeffe, Stamford. Property: 85 Camp Ave., Unit 16R, Stamford. Amount: $409,500. Filed July 2.

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FCBJ

Figueiredo, Michelle and Leonard R. Figueiredo, Danbury. Seller: Jacqueline M. Woodward, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 27, Map 396, New Fairfield. Amount: $330,000. Filed June 20. Fixler-Fuchs, Fredda and Richard L. Fuchs, Danbury. Seller: David T. Baskett Jr. and Phyllis V. Baskett, Danbury. Property: 11 Boulevard Drive, Unit 26, Danbury. Amount: $423,500. Filed June 25. Forbes, Pauline, Bronx, New York. Seller: McDillon Holdings Inc., Fairfield. Property: Park Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $305,000. Filed June 19. Foy, Kelly and Christopher Lee Grip, Southington. Seller: Ionel Vilceanu and Maria L. Vilceanu, Danbury. Property: 12 Capitola Road, Danbury. Amount: $279,500. Filed June 21. Francia, Alicia and Osvaldo D. Francia, Hartsdale, New York. Seller: Todd M. Mitchell, Wilton. Property: 54 Wilton Crest, Wilton. Amount: $524,500. Filed June 21. Franks-Gittings, Tracy and David W. Gittings, Greenwich. Seller: PH Prince Holdings LLC, Alpine, California. Property: 29 Alden Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed June 21. Furtado, Remeiza and Octavian M. Furtado, Danbury. Seller: Michael J. Pinto and Laura J. Pinto, Danbury. Property: Unit 197 in Woodland Hills Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $408,000. Filed June 18. Gadella, Zeyad,. Fairfield. Seller: William M. Musser IV and Jennifer E. McClister, Fairfield. Property: 72 Old Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $715,000. Filed June 18. Giacalone, Nicole K. and Colin C. Lundy, Brewster, New York. Seller: Jack Rosa and Elizabeth S. Dowling, New Fairfield. Property: 16 Milltown Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $405,000. Filed June 19.

Goldshteyn, Eugene, Stamford. Seller: Michaela Docu, Trumbull. Property: 100 Grayrock Road, Trumbull. Amount: $305,000. Filed June 20. Gonzalez, Kristy and James Gonzalez, Danbury. Seller: Donald Morgenstern, Diana Thomas, Douglas Morgenstern and Susanne Rahilly, Danbury. Property: 104 W. Wooster St., Danbury. Amount: $307,000. Filed June 26. Greto, Frances and John Nardi, Greenwich. Seller: Lawrence A. Nardi Jr., Stamford. Property: 77 N. Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $115,000. Filed June 19. Greto, Frances and John Nardi, Greenwich. Seller: Rosemary Nardi Licursi, North Port, Florida. Property: 77 N. Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $115,000. Filed June 19. Greto, Frances and John Nardi, Greenwich. Seller: Nancy Natale, Greenwich. Property: 77 N. Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $115,000. Filed June 19. Griffiths, Dwayne and Virgelyn Lewis, Bridgeport. Seller: Islyn C. Flowers and Jamal A. Flowers, Bridgeport. Property: Wood Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $185,000. Filed June 19. Guadagno, Salvatore, Danbury. Seller: Joseph L. Belsky and Jane Belsky, Danbury. Property: Unit 110 in Lake Place Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $399,999. Filed June 21. Guayara, Monica N. and Mark N. Pappas, Hartsdale, New York. Seller: Michael Carew and Rebecca Carew, Trumbull. Property: 414 Stonehouse Road, Trumbull. Amount: $405,000. Filed June 15. Gudelis, Dawn and Paul Gudelis, Green Cove Spring, Florida. Seller: Jay Sklower and James Stedman, Wachtung, New Jersey. Property: Harbor Drive, Dock G-5, Stamford. Amount: $28,000. Filed July 2. Guiochon, Pierre, New York, New York. Seller: Mei Li Shan LLC, Weston. Property: 18 Ladder Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $512,000. Filed June 18.

Guzzardi, Joseph, Manchester. Seller: Kristyn M. Lynch-Kearney, Newtown. Property: 16 Taunton Lane, Newtown. Amount: $775,000. Filed June 19. Hassan, Ghada and Gamal Mofadal, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: William C. Jensen Jr. and Maureen A. Jensen, Greenwich. Property: 14 Cottage Place, Trumbull. Amount: $265,000. Filed June 15. Higgings-Poopor, Casey Anne, New Fairfield. Seller: Eddie Kwok Sum Hei, New Fairfield. Property: 227 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $380,000. Filed June 11. Howard, Rebecca N. and Donna H. Calliber, Newtown. Seller: Lyn A. Fox and Teresa E. Fox, Newtown. Property: 14 Joan Drive, Newtown. Amount: $325,000. Filed June 22. Ingrassia, Amanda L. and Louis C. Schede, Fairfield. Seller: Robert Sims, Fairfield. Property: Lot 39, Island View Davis Road, Fairfield. Amount: $422,000. Filed June 22. Jachmich, Grace, Greenwich. Seller: Alexander Jachmich and Grace Jachmich, Greenwich. Property: Lots 41 and 44, Map 292, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed June 20. Jaisaree, Mario, Norwalk. Seller: Elizabeth M. Ryan, Trumbull. Property: 50 Greenhouse Road, Unit 18A, Bridgeport. Amount: $97,350. Filed June 18. Jarswala, Gopika and John Cafaro, Westport. Seller: 96 Bayberry Lane LLC, Westport. Property: 96 Bayberry Lane, Westport. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed June 18. Jeffress, Ebony and Jarrod Jeffress, Katonah, New York. Seller: Jeffrey F. Poopor and Casey Anne Higgins-Poopor, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 9666, Map 107, New Fairfield. Amount: $356,000. Filed June 19. Jensen, Constance, Shrub Oak, New York. Seller: Toll CT III LP., Danbury. Property: 83 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Amount: $584,888. Filed June 27. Johnson, David, Bridgeport. Seller: David Johnson, Bridgeport. Property: 2675 Park Ave., Unit 30, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed June 18.

Johnson, Elisabeth and Robert Johnson, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Jason R. McKernan and Amy B. McKernan, Fairfield. Property: 21 Buena Vista Road, Fairfield. Amount: $525,000. Filed June 19. Jones, Leylan and Eva Person-Jones, Trumbull. Seller: Jean Ann Marconi and Daniel W. Marconi, Trumbull. Property: 40 Brookhedge Road, Trumbull. Amount: $559,900. Filed June 22. Kimura, Rebecca K., Weston. Seller: Robert G. DiForio and Birgit R. DiForio, Greenwich. Property: 7 Indian Valley Road, Weston. Amount: $850,000. Filed June 19. King, Patricia A., Ridgefield. Seller: Valerie Lazar, Margate, Florida. Property: 34 Carol St., Danbury. Amount: $187,000. Filed June 27. Kintop, Taylor Marie and Bryan Edward Cardinelli, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 79 North St., Trumbull. Amount: $270,000. Filed June 21. Krcic, Nufrija and Yelena Kleyn, Greenwich. Seller: Bengt Anderen, Greenwich. Property: 37 Sheephill Road, Unit 3, Greenwich. Amount: $720,000. Filed June 20. Laker, Alice N. and John T. Laker, New York, New York. Seller: Charles Sahlia, Norwalk. Property: 32 Waterview Drive, Danbury. Amount: $663,000. Filed June 28. Lancia, Jennifer and Chales M. Bascetta Jr., Fairfield. Seller: Christine A. Freeman-Epprecht and John P. Epprecht, Cedar Park, Texas. Property: Lot 11, Thorp Veres St., Fairfield. Amount: $557,500. Filed June 20. Langan, Kyle, Bridgeport. Seller: Jahman McKenzie, Bridgeport. Property: 99 Arcadia Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $209,000. Filed June 20. Lawson, Stuart W., Madison. Seller: Barbara Lobrano, Westport. Property: 35 Bridge St., Unit 210, Westport. Amount: $266,000. Filed June 20. Lazzari, Stephen P., New Orleans, Louisiana. Seller: Tiffany Lotko and Gregory N. Lotko, Newtown. Property: 7 Boulder Creek Road, Newtown. Amount: $695,000. Filed June 20. Lehman, Penelope, Greenwich. Seller: Penelope Lehman, Greenwich. Property: Lot 25, Map 3179, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed June 18.

Facts & Figures LeMoult, Christopher J., Trumbull. Seller: Danielle C. Relchert, Trumbull. Property: 114 Beardsley Parkway, Trumbull. Amount: $350,000. Filed June 28.

Mufti, Taha A., Danbury. Seller: Nancy L. Mai, Danbury. Property: 27 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 12G, Danbury. Amount: $161,000. Filed June 21.

Liebenstein, Danielle and Seth A. Liebenstein, New York, New York. Seller: John P. Nallen and Patricia S. Nallen, Westport. Property: 1 Salem Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 18.

Munoz, Gloria E., Bridgeport. Seller: Jose M. Munoz, Bridgeport. Property: 59-61 Grove St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed June 22.

Lindstrom, Alisha and Richard Lindstrom, Norwalk. Seller: Lorraine Fedyna, Newtown. Property: 2 Castle Lane, Newtown. Amount: $525,000. Filed June 18. Lobl, Joshua, Waterbury. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, New York. Property: 8 Capitola Road, Danbury. Amount: $150,000. Filed June 25. Lopez, Maria Fernanda and Wilson Lopez, Scarsdale, New York. Seller: Kathryn Reed, Danbury. Property: Unit 9-45 in Summit View at Southfield, Danbury. Amount: $220,000. Filed June 18. Lynch-Kearney, Kristyn, Newtown. Seller: Ruth Burt, Newtown. Property: 25 Boggs Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $337,000. Filed June 18. Mathurin, Sherwaine M. and Eudoxia M. Mathurin, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 59 Regent St., Bridgeport. Amount: $225,000. Filed June 20. Meche, Cassandra J. and Anthony DeLaurentis, Danbury. Seller: Matthew R. Netherton, Danbury. Property: 1701 Cypress Drive, Danbury. Amount: $281,000. Filed June 21. Medina, Dominic and Courtney Pennell, Danbury. Seller: Carlos Ferreira and Licina Ferreira, Danbury. Property: 33 Lakeview Ave., Danbury. Amount: $295,000. Filed June 18. Mendelsohn, Scott, New York, New York. Seller: Donald L. Ouimette and Linda J. Bouffard, Trumbull. Property: 138 Woolsley Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $335,000. Filed June 20. Monaco, Alicia and Michael Kreiness, Danbury. Seller: Peter Wheeler, Danbury. Property: 2 Pine Mountain Road, Danbury. Amount: $357,500. Filed June 20. Montgomery, Nancy and Richard Montgomery, Norwalk. Seller: John Vasone, Trumbull. Property: 54 Kent Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $529,000. Filed June 22.

Murphy, Shawn T., White Plains, New York. Seller: Steven Schoenberg, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 13, Map 1161, New Fairfield. Amount: $305,000. Filed June 25. Musacchio, Michele and Sergio Musacchio, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. Seller: Alan L. Cooper and Diane P. Cooper, Trumbull. Property: 28 Ironwood Road, Trumbull. Amount: $535,000. Filed June 18. Myhren, Margot and Thomas C. Myhren, Fairfield. Seller: Patricia Grassi, Fairfield. Property: 167 Ruane St., Fairfield. Amount: $495,000. Filed June 20. Neilson, Kenneth T., Fairfield. Seller: Magnus Nicolin and Sofie Nicolin, Weston. Property: 72 Treadwell Lane, Weston. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed June 19. Nguyen, Phuong Kim and Michael Vu Le, Ossining, New York. Seller: Toll CT III LP., Danbury. Property: 42 Moorland Drive, Danbury. Amount: $388,215. Filed June 25. Noble, Ingred Veronica, Ronald Nelson and Shondelle Latoya Noble, Danbury. Seller: Joseph D. Schirmer, Danbury. Property: 2 Hillside St., Danbury. Amount: $276,000. Filed June 25. O’Brien, Caragh M. and Joseph J. Loturco, Storrs. Seller: Platt Building LLC, Southbury. Property: 14 Vining Road, Newtown. Amount: $400,000. Filed June 21. Oliveira, Maria Ivaneide Teixeira and Romulo L. Fernandes, Danbury. Seller: Mumtaz A. Abdulrazak, Newtown. Property: 66 Old Hawleyville Road, Newtown. Amount: $266,000. Filed June 19.

Presby, Lorraine and Jeanne Maloney, Amawalk, New York. Seller: Alicia M. Roy, New Fairfield. Property: 8 Bigelow Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $374,900. Filed June 13. Pritula, Michael S., Scarsdale, New York. Seller: Michael S. Pritula and Donna R. Pritula, Scarsdale, New York. Property: Unit 90 of Sail Harbour Club, New Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed June 25. Pritula, Michael S., Scarsdale, New York. Seller: Michael S. Pritula and Donna R. Pritula, Scarsdale, New York. Property: Unit 89 of Sail Harbour Club, New Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed June 25. Psarofagis, Carla and George Psarofagis, Danbury. Seller: Geraldine M. Condon, Trumbull. Property: 16 Wendover Road, Trumbull. Amount: $375,000. Filed June 13. Reeves, Alba and Daniel Reeves, Mamaroneck, New York. Seller: Benildo Prado and Nora L. Prado, Trumbull. Property: 6 W. Rock Road, Trumbull. Amount: $400,000. Filed June 19. Reynolds, Jennifer and Darren Reynolds, New York, New York. Seller: Anders Henrikson and Anna-Lena Henrikson, London, U.K. Property: 21 Knoll St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed June 18. Rizzuti, Crista L., Westport. Seller: William M. Thompson and Susan L. Thompson, Higganum. Property: 125 Compo Road North, Westport. Amount: $600,000. Filed June 19. Rocconi, Mark, Bethel. Seller: Catherine V. DiBuono, Danbury. Property: 5A Woodside Ave., Unit 32, Danbury. Amount: $72,000. Filed June 25. Rodriguez, Elizabeth and Juan D. Febles-Medina, Bridgeport. Seller: S&S Nutrition Inc., Forest Hills, New York. Property: 275 Harlem Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $114,000. Filed June 20.

Olson, Megan D. and Christopher T. Olson, Norwalk. Seller: Craig S. Ronson, Trumbull. Property: 19 Windy Ridge, Trumbull. Amount: $410,000. Filed June 12.

Rogowski, Lori A. and Robert C. Rogowski, Danbury. Seller: Bradley A. Tefft and Ronalee Tefft, Danbury. Property: 14 Newtown Road, Danbury. Amount: $102,000. Filed June 26.

O’Neill, Jessica L. and Daniel T. O’Neill, Hoboken, New Jersey. Seller: John M. Dunster and Christine T. Dunster, Stamford. Property: 189 Fishing Trail, Stamford. Amount: $695,000. Filed July 2.

Rybus, Ewa and Kazimierz Rybus, Stamford. Seller: Michelle Figueiredo and Leonardo Figueiredo, Danbury. Property: 60 Padanaram Road, Unit 13, Danbury. Amount: $200,000. Filed June 21.

Sachs, Alane K. and Peter Sachs, Stamford. Seller: Helen Rothermich, Stamford. Property: Lot 51, Map 11065, Stamford. Amount: $735,000. Filed July 6.

Sullivan, John D., New Fairfield. Seller: Patricia A. Reiss, Danbury. Property: 198 Middle River Road, Danbury. Amount: $275,650. Filed June 19.

Sargeant, John, New Fairfield. Seller: Edward McConnon, Tamarac, Florida. Property: Highway Route 39, New Fairfield. Amount: $8,000. Filed June 25.

Takacs, Brenna and Joseph Takacs, Norwalk. Seller: BCZ Homes LLC, Stamford. Property: 221 Bulkley Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $580,000. Filed June 19.

Schmidt, Courtney and Brian Hawe, Mamaroneck, New York. Seller: Hurbert Gordon and Beshewmayelish Demmissie-Gordon, Stamford. Property: Lot 11, Map 5427, Stamford. Amount: $630,000. Filed July 2.

Tasi, Brittany R. and Christopher J. Accumanno, Fairfield. Seller: John Napolitano and Jennifer Napolitano, Trumbull. Property: 21 Country Club Road, Trumbull. Amount: $565,000. Filed June 26.

Senior, Jason, Bridgeport. Seller: Morris Senior and Sylvia Senior, Bridgeport. Property: 26 Manhattan Ave., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed June 19. Seyal, Aziz, Southport. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 1174 Capitol Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $132,000. Filed June 21. Shah, Pankti, Danbury. Seller: Keith Romagnoli and Lori Romangnoli, Danbury. Property: 103 Larson Drive, Danbury. Amount: $280,000. Filed June 26. Shamas, Kelly and Christopher J. Shamas, Stratford. Seller: Russell K. Friedson and Robin C. Friedson, Trumbull. Property: 30 Dogwood Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $555,000. Filed June 25. Shuina, Adilson A., Danbury. Seller: Richard R. Nordt Jr. and Erin Sheeran Nordt, Danbury. Property: 7 Palmer Road, Danbury. Amount: $465,000. Filed June 18. Smolewski, Michael, Trumbull. Seller: Maureen Spellman, Trumbull. Property: 1319 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull. Amount: $303,000. Filed June 26. Sorio, Margherita and Cesare Sorio, Guilford. Seller: Toll CT III LP., Danbury. Property: 17 Enclave Drive, Danbury. Amount: $810,737. Filed June 25. Spruill, Rachel C. and Anthony T. Spruill, Ossining, New York. Seller: Kenneth R. Sargavakian and Rebecca L. Sargavakian, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 34, Map 866, New Fairfield. Amount: $269,500. Filed June 25. Steen, James, Greenwich. Seller: 20 Church B12 LLC, Greenwich. Property: 20 Church St., Unit B-12, Greenwich. Amount: $720,000. Filed June 22.

Tate, Frank, Bridgeport. Seller: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 321 B. Granfield Ave., Building 11, Unit 321 B, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed June 28. Tosh, Whitney A. and Stewart S. Tosh, Trumbull. Seller: James W. Cummings and Jo Eileen Cummings, Trumbull. Property: 69 Dogwood Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $539,000. Filed June 13. Turner, Jonathan, Bridgeport. Seller: Sunshine Residences III LLC, Fairfield. Property: 194-196 Savoy St., Bridgeport. Amount: $380,000. Filed June 19.

Williams, Patricia and Elliot Samuel Williams Jr., New Rochelle, New York. Seller: Scott O. Adams and Shakila Adams, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 111, Map of Brooklawn, Bridgeport. Amount: $247,500. Filed June 14. Wittenberg, Jenna, Kenneth Palmer, Mary Palmer and Robert Palmer, Trumbull. Seller: Joanne Tyler and James Tyler, Trumbull. Property: 12 Chatfield Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $282,000. Filed June 25. Yammine, Charbel, Waterbury. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 79 Barnswallow Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $420,000. Filed June 25. Yawman, Dana V. and Jeffrey R. Yawman, Trumbull. Seller: Stacey Koenig and Dennis M. Apfel, Long Island, New York. Property: 33 Firehouse Road, Trumbull. Amount: $593,000. Filed June 22.

FORECLOSURES Bengermino, Edgar, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 2612 North Ave., Units B-24, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed June 19.

Twaalfhoven, Nikita and Michael Stettenbenz, Oakville. Seller: William McCausland and Cale McCausland, Newtown. Property: 1 White Oak Farm Road, Newtown. Amount: $429,500. Filed June 22.

Carabello, Benita, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 145 Chamberlain Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed June 25.

Waterbury, Jim, Waterbury. Seller: Paul Tooker and Eva Tooker, Danbury. Property: 3 Silver Beech Drive, Danbury. Amount: $463,000. Filed June 27.

Ciambriello, Mary Ann, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 247 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed June 20.

Weinstein, Katie L. and Matthew Weinstein, New York, New York. Seller: 1 Lantern Hill LLC, Fairfield. Property: 22 Tait Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.9 million. Filed June 18.

Goncalvez, Jose A., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 178-180 Beers St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed June 19.

Wheeler, Emily and Julie W. Cyran, New Fairfield. Seller: Michael G. Cyran, New Fairfield. Property: 16 Ansonia Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $164,000. Filed June 12.

Jones Jr., Robert Haydon, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: Parcel A, Map 7081, Westport. Mortgage default. Filed June 15.

White, Laura and Sean M. White, Greenwich. Seller: William Whitridge and Linda Whitridge, Greenwich. Property: Benjamin Street, Greenwich. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed June 15. Whyte, Nicketta, Stamford. Seller: Neto Construction LLC, Trumbull. Property: 90 Kaechele Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $287,000. Filed June 25.

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King, Earl G., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 116 Bancroft Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed June 19. Reilly, Carrie, et al. Creditor: Freedom Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 13 Pepperidge Road, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed June 12. Rybacka, Teresa, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 95 Liberty St., Apt. C3, Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed June 15.

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Facts & Figures Sirota, Jonathan, et al. Creditor: Structured Asset Securities Corp., Coppell, Texas. Property: 256 Haviland Road, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed June 13.

Krauss, Evan C., Weston. $5,248 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Co., Livonia, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 103 Davis Hill Road, Weston. Filed June 20.

JUDGMENTS

O’Connor, Delia and Paul Poellot, New Fairfield. $459 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 31 Ilion Road, New Fairfield. Filed June 21.

Browne, Patrick, New Fairfield. $1,717 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 9 Croix Hill Road, New Fairfield. Filed June 21. Browne, Patrick, New Fairfield. $1,147 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 9 Croix Hill Road, New Fairfield. Filed June 21. Corrigan, Christine, New Fairfield. $580 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 2 Ridgeway, New Fairfield. Filed June 21. Cowan, Deborah, Danbury. $758 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 32 Oil Mill Road, Unit 3, Danbury. Filed June 28. Debarros, Ophir, Danbury. $795 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1 Buckskin Heights Drive, Danbury. Filed June 28. Fernandez, Maria, Danbury. $462 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 17 Purcell Drive, Danbury. Filed June 28. Grillo, Giovanni, New Fairfield. $710 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 13 Westview Trail, New Fairfield. Filed June 21. Grillo, Giovanni, New Fairfield. $1,627 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 13 Westview Trail, New Fairfield. Filed June 21. Juul, William, New Fairfield. $1,386 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 34 Route 37, New Fairfield. Filed June 21. Juul, William, New Fairfield. $587 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 34 Route 37, New Fairfield. Filed June 21. Juul, William, New Fairfield. $1,215 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 34 Route 37, New Fairfield. Filed June 21. Krauss, Elizabeth J., Newtown. $499 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Beechwood Drive, Newtown. Filed June 15.

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Schoen, Timothy, Newtown. $748 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 17 Riverside Road, Newtown. Filed June 15. Tomer, Sean, New Fairfield. $3,401 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 5 Hampton Road, New Fairfield. Filed June 21. Woods, Stephen J., Danbury. $3,442 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 25 Locust Ave., Danbury. Filed June 25. Woods, Stephen J., Danbury. $828 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 25 Locust Ave., Danbury. Filed June 25. Woods, Stephen J., Danbury. $2,003 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 25 Locust Ave., Danbury. Filed June 25. Woods, Stephen J., Danbury. $3,985 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 25 Locust Ave., Danbury. Filed June 25.

LIENS FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Alhamli, Amal and Samer Kotrach, 8113 Avalon Gates, Trumbull. $35,385, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Benjamin, David E., 1 Broad St., Stamford. $459,176, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Cardinale Auto Repair Inc., 16 Chestnut St., Danbury. $11,520, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 18. Connecticut Calibration, 327 S. Main St., Newtown. $95,671, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 18. Galante, Frank W., 18 Glover Ave., Newtown. $30,177, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18.

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Guider, Edward A., 38 Tanglewood Drive, Danbury. $45,388, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18.

Simonson, Robert M., 201 Commons Park South, Unit 1502, Stamford. $21,378, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18.

Kramer, Linda S. and Theodore Kramer, P.O. Box 4120, Greenwich. $27,745, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 20.

J Coyt Landscaping LLC, 35 Lowe St., Norwalk. $62,995, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 12.

Williams & Fosnaugh LLC, P.O. Box 2119, Danbury. $5,717, U.S. return of partnership income and payroll taxes. Filed June 18.

Kramer, Linda S. and Theodore Kramer, P.O. Box 4120, Greenwich. $12,701, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 20.

Kulikowski Construction LLC, 30 Little Punkup Road, Oxford. $264,109, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 19.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED

Luxidi, Simone C. and Ronald L. Soares, 40 Dewhirst St., Bridgeport. $6,891, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 19.

Lewis, Robert, 72 Kent Lane, Trumbull. $28,620, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Luzern, 12 S. Main St., Suite 301, Norwalk. $39,002, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 19.

Benoit, Daniel E., 129 Rock Spring Road, Stamford. $81,105, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 25. Blanda Sr., Raymond G., 1681 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull. $28,582, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 25.

Marcelo Rubin PHD Psychologist PC, 2001 W. Main St., Suite 115, Stamford. $25,918, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 18. Marini, Attilio, 21 Harvester Road, Trumbull. $4,225, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 13.

LIS PENDENS

C A Construction Inc., 100 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. $31,526, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 18.

Marini, Mirna and Attilio Marini, 20 Prospect Ave., Trumbull. $26,210, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 13.

Marsalisi, Patricia and Frederic Marsalisi, 68 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury. $5,406, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18.

Corsello, Luciana P. and Edward C. Corsello, 38 Bonnie View Drive, Trumbull. $26,199, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 25.

Morris, Sarah and George R. III Gerhard, 3 Chatham Drive, Trumbull. $59,351, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 13.

Nowak, Kim and Peter J. Luppino, 18 Surrey Glen, Wilton. $15,551, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18.

D S O Mechanical Corp., 7182 Main St., Trumbull. $4,491, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 25.

Oliveira, Marcio, 480 Wakelee Ave., Stratford. $9,740, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 19.

Daly, Thomas M., 19 W. Ridge Road, New Fairfield. $87,953, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 18.

Quinn, Deborah M., 2080 Redding Road, Fairfield. $17,957, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed June 18.

Pina, Ramon, 59 Bedford St., Stamford. $29,480, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 25. Pratskaila, Andrei, 45 Mazel St., Stamford. $32,012, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 25. Preferred Air Systems Inc., 15 Federal Road, Danbury. $2,266, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 18. Reliable Care LLC, 1 Bank St., Suite 405, Stamford. $48,847, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed June 25. Rooney, Gregory A., 8 Pearl St., Newtown. $112,638, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Seymour, Jodi and Gary Seymour, 12 White Tail Lane, Trumbull. $77,583, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Shaw, Miriam B. and Jay A. Shaw, 143 Hoyt St., Apt. 1E, Stamford. $100,948, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Sheehan, Christane and James W. Sheehan, 36 Norvel Lane, Stamford. $6,554, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18.

Ehrlich, Jayne C., 29 Tucker St., Danbury. $77,827, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Ehrlich, Jayne C., 29 Tucker St., Danbury. $14,640, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Ehrlich, Jayne C., 29 Tucker St., Danbury. $23,699, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Fradette, James P., P.O. Box 1485, Fairfield. $26,654, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Gloria, Vera L. and Julio M. Gloria, 42 Ridgely Ave., Fairfield. $104,168, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 19. Guertin, Rickie A., 5 Nabby Road, Apt. 82B, Danbury. $168,966, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18. Kramer, Linda S. and Theodore Kramer, 7 Connecticut Ave., Greenwich. $170,941, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 20. Kramer, Linda S. and Theodore Kramer, 7 Connecticut Ave., Greenwich. $54,611, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 20.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED 169 Milbank Avenue Owners LLC, Greenwich. Released by Datin Bros Inc., Newtown, by Michael Datin. Property: 169 Milbank Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $10,584. Filed June 18.

Mallis, Darren A., 100 Glenbrook Road, Apt. 26, Stamford. $38,109, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 25.

Pena, Paulino, 361 Whitney Ave., Trumbull. $167,358, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 13.

Todorovich, Serge and Danijela Todorovich, Weston. Filed by Hoffman Landscapes Inc., Wilton, by Michael O. Hoffman. Property: 1 Smith Ridge Road, Weston. Amount: $206,948. Filed June 19.

Schemera, Andra, 61 Gutzon Borglum Road, Stamford. $12,737, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 25. Schemera, Andra, 61 Gutzon Borglum Road, Stamford. $74,006, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 25. Valentine, Cisne K. and John A. Valentine, 25 East Ave., Stamford. $48,005, a tax debt on income earned. Filed June 18.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED Gianquinto, Lea and Matthew S. Levine, Fairfield. Filed by DeLucia Home Improvements LLC, Hamden, by Frank D. DeLucia. Property: 225 Whites Hill Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $120,450. Filed June 19. RXR/Cappelli Atlantic Station Owner LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Elite Décor Inc., Brooklyn, New York, by Chaim Weiss. Property: 355 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $31,058. Filed June 25.

Ampley, Edward D., Stamford. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Hyde Park Condominium Association Inc., Stamford. Property: 27 North Hill St., Unit 1K, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 25. Bartkovsky, Monica, et al., Danbury. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Caz Creek CT LLC. Property: 107 Bayberry Lane, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 20. Calvao LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 30-32 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 19. Coelho, Geraldo, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bender, Anderson and Barba PC, North Haven, for The Lions Condominium Association Inc., Stamford. Property: Unit 14 in the Lions Condominium, Building A, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 21. Crespo, Joaquin, et al., Newtown. Filed by Jones, Damia, Kaufman, et al., Danbury, for Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 52 Pond Brook Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $400,000, dated March 2008. Filed June 22. Depace, John, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for MB Financial Bank NA. Property: 684-686 Reef Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $438,583, dated July 2013. Filed June 22.

Facts & Figures Espinal, Ludiva, et al., Stamford. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, New York. Property: 27 Northill St., Unit 1B, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $198,400, dated May 2007. Filed June 20. Freitas, Everson, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 15 Bonner St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take possession of the property. Filed June 19. Homeward LLC, et al., Weston. Filed by McCarter English, Stamford, for First Republic Bank. Property: 7 Homeward Lane, Weston. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Filed June 12. Hur, Eunjoo, et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 9 Maple Tree Ave., Unit A-3, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $100,000, dated September 2003. Filed June 21. Ivanhoe Investment Partners LP, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 152-154 Wake St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 19. Jones, Roseanne, et al., Danbury. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 55 Mill Plain Road, Unit 31-19, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 18. Juarez, Orfilda, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 176 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take possession of the property. Filed June 18. Lee, Min Yu, et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for PHH Mortgage Corp. Property: 202 Soundview Ave., Unit 11C, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $393,300, dated June 2008. Filed June 19.

Lexington House Condominium Association Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 30 Stevens St., Unit 100, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 19. Lombardi, Roger Alan, Danbury. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 9 Orchard St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $225,000, dated September 2005. Filed June 26. McCullough, Sylvia, et al., Stamford. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for Citibank NA, Sioux Falls South Dakota. Property: Unit B of Circle Court, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $376,000, dated February 2007. Filed June 25. Michel, Erick J., et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: Lot 45, Map of Vidal Park, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take possession of the property. Filed June 22. Mondesir, Marc E., et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 47 W. Washington Ave., Unit 6, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $210,000, dated August 2005. Filed June 26. Morel, Leocadia, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 3175 Main St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 19. Muoio IV, Frank J., et al., Trumbull. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Carrington Mortgage Services LLC. Property: 89 W. Lake Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $423,255, dated October 2008. Filed June 20. Nelson, Kizzy, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1492 North Ave., Unit 105, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $116,000, dated June 2006. Filed June 19.

Ortiz, Rigoberto, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 295 Dogwood Drive, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 19. Rashidun, Nabi, et al., Danbury. Filed by Leopold & Associates PLLC, Stamford, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 127 Triangle St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $272,000, dated September 2005. Filed June 18. Samaniego, Liliana, et al., Wilton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 86 Heather Lane, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $417,000, dated August 2011. Filed June 14. Storfer, Peter D., Westport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 42 Kings Highway South, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $750,000, dated October 2006. Filed June 15. The Roosevelt Condominium Association Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 221-B Huntington Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 19. Urbina, Richard, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 184188 Walnut St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied against the owner by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed June 19. Vickers, Geneka L., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Caliber Home Loans Inc. Property: 4 Birch St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $170,848, dated August 2013. Filed June 25. Whitaker, Cynthia R., et al., Danbury. Filed by Griffin, Griffin & Mayo PC, for Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 7 Bayberry Lane, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated July 2008. Filed June 25.

Zaccardo, Andrew J., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 1299 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $391,000, dated August 2005. Filed June 13.

MORTGAGES 104FP LLC, Greenwich, by Diego Reyes. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, New York, New York. Property: Old Field Point Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.6 million. Filed June 20. 23 Seaview Stamford LLC, Stamford, by Marc S. Schultz. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 23 Seaview Ave., Stamford. Amount: $300,000. Filed June 29. 717 Bronson Road Fairfield LLC, Fairfield, by Thomas Betco. Lender: DAC Retail LLC, Dallas, Texas. Property: Parcel A, Map 3298, Fairfield. Amount: $972,738. Filed June 19. BCT-30 LLC, Bridgeport, by Vincent Gojcaj. Lender: Greystone Servicing Corporation Inc., Warrenton, Virginia. Property: 265 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed June 22. BCT-40 LLC, Bridgeport, by Vincent Gojcaj. Lender: Greystone Servicing Corporation Inc., Warrenton, Virginia. Property: 40 Sanford Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed June 22. G&G Trefoil LLC, Westport, by Mark B. Victor. Lender: The Guilford Savings Bank, Guilford. Property: 20 Trefoil Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $2 million. Filed June 14. Jay Construction LLC, Fairfield, by Gedilson B. Goncalves. Lender: Secure Capital Group LLC, Stratford. Property: 32 Atwater St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed June 18. L + M Contracting LLC, Stratford, by Lucia Coluccelli. Lender: RCN Capital LLC, South Windsor. Property: 166-168 Bond St., Bridgeport. Amount: $134,500. Filed June 20. M & J Property Holdings LLC, Trumbull, by Joseph J. Firgelski III. Lender: M & T Bank, Buffalo, New York. Property: 123 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull. Amount: $800,000. Filed June 14. Maplewood Gorham Island LLC, Westport, by Gregory D. Smith. Lender: The Washington Trust Co., Westerly, Rhode Island. Property: 1 Gorham Island, Westport. Amount: $17 million. Filed June 18.

Oliveria Realty LLC, Trumbull, by Tiago Silva. Lender: Norman Greenberg, Jeffrey Stein and Geoffrey S. Gladstein, Fort Meyers, Florida. Property: 49 Bunker Hill Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $325,000. Filed June 19. SBP Cornelia LLC, Stamford, by James B. Hoffman. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 9 Cornelia Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed June 14.

NEW BUSINESSES Arches, 327 Avalon Lake Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Andres Romero. Filed June 21. Asset Finders, 33 White Oak Drive, Danbury 06810, c/o Sheryl Delgaite. Filed June 18. C&N Cleaning Services, 1285 Norman St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Caroline Santos. Filed June 13. Casabella Furniture, 248-250 Mill St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Ana Maria Salazar. Filed June 19. Ceviche Palace LLC, 1429 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Christian E. Bonilla Calderon. Filed June 20. Chris Gallucci Consulting, 4 Walnut Ridge Road, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Chris Gallucci. Filed June 13. Friends CafĂŠ, 929 Hope St., Stamford 06907, c/o Maria Gavilanes and Elbio LaRosa. Filed June 18. Healthnut Alternatives, 95 Golden Hill Road, Danbury 06811, c/o George Drake. Filed June 25. Javier Pacheco, 30 Victor St., Danbury 06810, c/o Javier Pacheco. Filed June 19. Miracle Exclusives, 95 Golden Hill Road, Danbury 06811, c/o George Drake. Filed June 25. Nail Expo, 72 Newtown Road, Unit 24, Danbury 06810, c/o Phuong Huynh. Filed June 21. Newtown Arts and Enrichment Club, 68 Boggs Hill Road, Newtown 06470, c/o Jennifer Cramer. Filed June 19. Quantum Capital Investments LLC, 117 State, Route 39, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Michael Reilly. Filed June 20. Samson Brands, 95 Golden Hill Road, Danbury 06811, c/o George Drake. Filed June 25. Stamford Sweets 203, 238 Ludlow St., Stamford 06902, c/o Damian Velez. Filed June 18.

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To Your Door, 111 Towne St., Apt. 1519, Stamford 06902, c/o Andres Velastegui. Filed June 21. Wild In Out Equipped, 3 Taagan Pass, Danbury 06811, c/o Nicholas Miladinov. Filed June 21. Yala Foods Supermarket, 1457 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Francisco Pena. Filed June 22.

PATENTS Adaptive selection of rendering intent for negative text embedded with image objects. Patent no. 10,025,539 issued to Sankaralingam Madasamy, Tamil Nadu, India; Arindam Das, West Bengal, India; and Karthik Jakkala, Telangana, India. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Dual-dough swirled bread slice. Patent no. D822,942 issued to Erin McGinn, Yonkers, New York; and Benjamin Van Auken, New York City. Assigned to Pepperidge Farm Inc., Norwalk. Earth plate. Patent no. D823,262 issued to Jonathan D. Sadik; Nancy L. Belknap; and Karl E. Kurz, Rochester, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Mask screen for UV curing. Patent no. 10,022,952 issued to Michael Jon Levy, Webster, New York; Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster, New York; Paul McConville, Webster, New York; Jason Matthew LeFevre, Penfield, New York; and Seemit Praharaj, Webster, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Relational database for assigning orphan fillable fields of electronic fillable forms with associated captions. Patent no. 10,025,766 issued to Martin S. Maltz, Rochester, New York; and Safwan R. Wshah, Webster, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Sequential die cut and slitting for improved collation. Patent no. 10,022,883 issued to Douglas K Herrmann, Webster, New York; and Kevin St. Martin, Rochester, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for predicting an optimal machine translation system for a user based on an updated user profile. Patent no. 10,025,779 issued to Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for implementing a vapor condensation technique for delivering a uniform layer of dampening solution in an image forming device using a variable data digital lithographic printing process. Patent no. 10,022,951 issued to Chuheng Liu, Penfield, New York; and Santokh Badesha, Pittsford, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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