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Vroom motors into local food delivery service

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ack in 2008, Scott Leandra was a mortgage professional with no entrepreneurial plans. But one night, his life changed because he became bored with pizza.

“I was living in Sandy Hook and there were no restaurant delivery services except for one pizza place,” he remembered. “And it was good pizza, but after a while you get tired of the same thing. I lived in other places in the country and I knew there were delivery services that worked with multiple restaurants and I thought, boy, I wish they had something like that here.”

Leandra began making inquiries with restaurant owners to see if they would be interested in participating in a new delivery service. In his concept, the restaurants would list their menus on a website where

Cranes and heavy equipment are familiar sights on the Fairfield University campus, driven by a $210 million Fairfield Rising fundraising campaign.

Fairfield U raises funding target as campus buildings rise

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfariinc.com

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airfield Rising, the largest capital fundraising campaign in Fairfield University’s history, was so successful — surpassing its original goal of $160 million with relative ease — that it’s been extended through December 2018, with a new target of $210 million.

Lest anyone think that the fundraiser — initially connected to observing the university’s 75th anniversary this year — will simply go on into perpetuity, Jennifer Anderson, vice president for marketing and communications, said that it will

indeed conclude at the end of next year.

“We believe that will be adequate time to raise the additional $50 million,” she said.

The donations have been used to fund the first phase of an construction project that included $31 million in renovations to the university’s nursing school, the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies; a $22 million renovation of the Leslie C. Quick Jr. Recreation Complex, or RecPlex; and a $13 million renovation of Rafferty Stadium.

Fairfield is now well into the second phase, highlighted by the recent announcement that it is relocating its Charles F. Dolan School of Business to a new 80,500-square-foot building sched-

uled to open in the fall of 2019.

The $40 million facility will accommodate 650 students and include 16 classrooms and a simulated financial trading room; big-data analytics lab; entrepreneurship center with lab space; visualization and simulation lab; and active learning and case-based classrooms. It will also be home to innovative spaces like a onebutton digital video production studio and behavioral research lab, as well as the university’s Center for Applied Ethics.

“This new building will exemplify what the Dolan School has become: a leading center for business education, forming students to

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Vroom Service Now co-owners David Harvey, left, and Scott Leandra. Photo by Phil Hall

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BLT-owned Stamford office complex awaits transformation

Building and Land Technology’s Silicon Harbor office complex in Stamford. Photo by Michael Cummo / Hearst Connecticut Media

BY PAUL SCHOTT Hearst Connecticut Media Group

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he sand-colored colossus stands quietly in Stamford’s South End next to Kosciuszko Park. It looks out on the bustle of the restaurant row and chain of apartment buildings in the Harbor Point development a few blocks away, but few visitors venture to the columned edifice at 1 Elmcroft Road. Only a few cars take up spaces in its parking garage.

Two years after Harbor Point developer Building and Land Technology bought the approximately 470,000-square-foot office complex that was technology firm Pitney Bowes’ headquarters, the building known as Silicon Harbor sits nearly empty. As the second-largest office vacancy in the city, it has yet to fulfill BLT’s vision of becoming a technology hub. But in a sluggish leasing market neither BLT officials nor real estate experts are particularly surprised nor worried about its predicament.

“I’m sure the owners would have liked to have leased it sooner, but you have to get your arms around repositioning it, retenanting it and going in the right direction with it,” said James Ritman, Stamford-based executive vice president of commercial real estate firm Newmark Knight Frank. “The whole program is relatively new.”

BECOMING SILICON HARBOR

BLT acquired the building in July 2015 for $38.5 million, after Pitney Bowes had moved its headquarters to a smaller base at 3001 Summer St. Pitney had been based at 1 Elmcroft from 1986 to 2014.

The Stamford-based BLT already ranked as a dominant developer in the city and the largest in the South End. Since building work began in 2009 on its mixeduse Harbor Point, BLT has constructed more than 2,300 apartments there and a

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busy corridor of restaurants and stores. It plans to build another 2,400 units as part of the waterfront project.

It also owns three other office buildings in the South End at 333 Ludlow St., 2200 Atlantic St. and 100 Washington Blvd.

“The reason we bought the building was because knew it was a great, high-quality asset,” said Ted Ferrarone, BLT’s chief operating officer. “Historically it has been a little isolated. But as we build out more of Harbor Point, we think it would ultimately become more central and attached to all of the development.”

With the purchase of the I.M. Pei & Partners-designed building, BLT would take on its second vacant property that formerly housed a major corporation. It acquired in 2012 a nearly 600,000-squarefoot downtown complex, soon to be known as the BLT Financial Centre, which had served as the headquarters for reinsurer Gen Re before its move about seven years ago to Long Ridge Road.

“This was a smart buy at the right time at an incredibly low-basis number,” said Christian Bangert, executive vice president of Stamford commercial real estate firm Rhys, speaking of the Pitney Bowes building. “This was a way for them to get another huge asset in the South End. It was a strategic play. They have plenty of time and resources.”

BLT renamed the building Silicon Harbor, a nod to Silicon Valley that epitomized its goal of attracting technology firms. It would also make a number of improvements, including taking out some interior walls to take advantage of the building’s large floor plates.

“Our transformation of this phenomenal property into Silicon Harbor is a response to the drivers of demand in today’s office market,” Carl Kuehner III, BLT’s CEO, said in January 2016. “Technology and creative tenants are driving office space absorption nationwide, and if we want Stamford and Fairfield County to benefit from that trend we need to offer the space they want.”

Such firms continue to build their presence in the city. Job-search giant Indeed announced last month it would add 500 jobs in the coming years. The sector’s growth has not yet translated into tenants at Silicon Harbor - only BLT’s own offices are now based there — but a number of local leaders think it has the potential to attract such occupants.

“It needs some kind of entrepreneurial ecosystem to get it going,” said Janis Collins,

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co-founder of the Westport-based business accelerator program The Refinery. “Those startups would generate jobs and revenue from people who would work there, eat there and live around there.”

LEASING PROSPECTS

Like other landlords, BLT grapples with a leasing market that still has not fully recovered from the last recession. Citywide office vacancy rates are running at more than 25 percent, according to a number of real estate firms’ latest counts.

“I’m not surprised it’s still vacant,” Bangert said. “It’s a very big building. A lot of prospective tenants want to see other businesses in the building. They might be skeptical or wary of being the first into it.”

The progress of the BLT Financial Centre, which now operates about half full, offers a reference point for Silicon Harbor.

Professional services firm Deloitte moved into about 120,000 square feet in November 2014. This summer has brought the two latest arrivals: Consumer goods firm Henkel moved its North American headquarters into about 155,000 square feet, while professional services firm RSM took about 29,000 square feet.

Silicon Harbor’s predicament also parallels that of 677 Washington Blvd., an approximately 700,000-square-foot complex that stands as the city’s largest vacant office property. It formerly housed the Stamford operations of banking giant UBS, which last year moved across the street into a smaller setup at 600 Washington Blvd.

“I think Silicon Harbor and 677 Washington are competitive in the sense that they both have large blocks of space, but the buildings are very different,” Ritman said. “677 Washington is a more traditional office building and might attract a more traditional office user. Silicon Harbor offers more of an environment that younger, growing tech companies would imagine as their workplace.”

BLT officials said they remain confident they can attract tenants, although they have not set deadlines.

“There’s no way to say what would be the hard timing; we’re just looking for the right tenants,” Ferrarone said. “We’re a longterm property holder in Stamford, including the South End with Harbor Point. We’re committed.”

Paul schott can be reached at: pschott@scni .com; 203-964-2236; Twitter: @paulschott This story first appeared in Hearst Connecticut newspapers on Aug. 13.

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JoyRide cycles its way to fitness studio success

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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t’s been quite a-well, ride for JoyRide Cycling & Fitness Studio since it opened its doors in 2011.

Launched by CEO Amy Hochhauser and Chief Creative Officer Rhodie Lorenz in Westport, the business has since expanded to Darien, Ridgefield, Wilton and most recently New Canaan. It has also added JoyX, a dedicated cross-training studio on the second floor of its Westport headquarters and in June entered a partnership with Fortë, a technology- and subscription-based streaming platform that provides online access to JoyRide’s studio classes.

“It’s been a very organic growth,” Hochhauser said. “We were the first cycling fitness studio of our kind in Fairfield

County and we became profitable really quickly.” She declined to provide financial details, but said JoyRide continues to experience “significant year-over-year growth.”

The pair met “on a blind date at Starbucks,” she said. “But we quickly realized that we had the same goals and commitment to creating a boutique studio that wasn’t intimidating and that would be open to everybody regardless of gender, age and experience.”

Hochhauser had left her career as an attorney at New York City’s Chadbourne & Parke to relocate with her family to Westport, where she began taking classes at various chain fitness studios. A budding entrepreneur, she began to investigate the possibilities of owning and running an independent studio that would “have more of a sense of community,” she said.

Lorenz, a longtime runner, had gotten involved in spinning classes and became a certified instructor in that and a variety of other exercise disciplines, including Pilates.

Having taken her first indoor cycling class as a graduate student at Stanford University in the 1990s, she developed an interest in approaching indoor cycling as a mind-body discipline, and began creating classes punctuated by her signature “thumping” music playlists.

“We hit it off right away,” Lorenz said.

“The only thing was a name for it — I didn’t have one, but when Amy said ‘JoyRide,’ I said, ‘That’s a good name.' Eight months

later, we were open."

“We’re completely opposite when it comes to skill sets," Hochhauser said. "I’m more the marketing and business side and she’s the training and curriculum side.

What we share is our passion about creating an inclusive, positive community. We truly believe our staff is a family — we’ve only had one person voluntarily leave since we started.”

Lorenz creates all of JoyRide’s classes and trains instructors on how to adhere to the JoyRide philosophy. Each store has its own general manager, and trainers rotate from facility to facility in order to avoid “the grind of seeing the same person every time,” Lorenz said. “By Day 45 it can get a little boring. We do have customers who follow certain instructors from town to town, though.”

The company employs about 50 people.

Hochhauser and Lorenz regularly visit each store while overseeing operations from their 8,100-square-foot Westport headquarters at 1200 Post Road East.

Customer loyalty has even extended to San Antonio, Texas, where a pair of longstanding JoyRiders petitioned the owners to grant them licenses to operate there. Although the two San Antonio gyms remain, their owners have since returned to Westport.

JoyRide also originally licensed its Ridgefield and Wilton facilities to outside parties, but in April bought them back,

Co-owners Amy Hochhauser, left, and Rhodie Lorenz have seen quick profits and business growth since launching JoyRide Cycling and Fitness Studio six years ago. Photo by Kevin Zimmerman

mainly due to what Lorenz said was a dilution of its approach. “They didn’t share the same instructors or pricing,” she said.

“Bringing (those studios) back in has made it much more seamless and cohesive.”

In January, the pair added JoyX, providing what they call “a full-body, highenergy workout” that incorporates rowing machines, total body resistance exercise, boxing, mixed martial arts and weights.

The Fortë connection came about “when they approached us,” Hochhauser said. “What they provide isn’t necessarily new, but it’s pretty new to our area.”

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$26.2M FOR SHELTON BUILDING

Sun Equity Partners LLC, a New York-based real estate investment and development firm, has acquired 710 Bridgeport Ave. in Shelton for $26.2 million.

The property is a 452,414-square-foot office building off Exit 12 along Route 8. The building is 72 percent leased and its tenants include PerkinElmer Health Sciences Inc. and Panolam Industries International Inc. Jeffrey Dunne and Steven Bardsley of CBRE’s Institutional Properties represented RA 710 Bridgeport Avenue LLC, an entity controlled by RNY Property Trust, in the sale, and were also responsible for procuring the buyer.

FIRST STAMFORD DORM FOR UCONN

The University of Connecticut will open its first student dormitory in Stamford, with a move-in weekend scheduled for Aug. 26 and 27.

The new six-story, 116-unit dorm at 900 Washington Blvd. is two blocks south of the school’s Stamford campus, where there’s a high demand for its digital media and business courses. It says few students can afford

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to live on their own in Stamford, citing average rents for one-bedroom apartments as $1,900 per month and two-bedroom apartments as $2,700 per month. Rates at the new dorm begin at $4,975 for an entire semester.

All units are furnished and the kitchens include a stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and a washer and dryer.

There’s an 80-person meeting room on the first floor, a community center on the second floor and study lounges on every floor. There are 100 designated parking spaces for students for an additional charge.

While at VNS, Sullivan also served as a board member and chairman of the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home, was a member of two Connecticut General Assembly Home Health Task Forces and Work Groups, a member of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission to study noninstitutional health care, a past member of the Business Council of Fairfield County’s Health Care Task Force, a past board member of Home Care 100, the Bridgeport Regional Business Council and the Health Care Financial Management Association.

SULLIVAN TO RETIRE FROM VNS

FAIRFIELD U. PROMOTES BUSINESS SCHOOL DEAN

Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) of Connecticut has announced the retirement of its president and CEO, William F. Sullivan Jr., after 30 years of leadership. Sullivan will retire on Aug. 31 William F. Sullivan Jr. and will be succeeded

by Ann M. Olson, a principal and vice president at Qualidigm, a Wethersfield-based provider of home health and hospice services.

Sullivan joined the Bridgeportheadquartered VNS in 1979 as executive vice president and chief financial officer, and became president and CEO in 1987. During the past three decades, VNS expanded beyond Bridgeport to include 57 communities in Litchfield, Fairfield and New Haven counties.

Fairfield University has named Donald E. Gibson, dean of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, as vice provost in the Office of Academic Affairs.

He will begin his new duties on Sept. 1.

Donald E. Gibson Gibson, who has a Ph.D. in management from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, began his career in academia in 1995 as an assistant professor of organizational behavior at the Yale School of Management. He joined the Fairfield University faculty in 2001 as an associate professor of management. Seven years later he became a professor and was named chairman of the management department.

Gibson was named dean of the business

school in 2011. He served as special assistant to the provost during several leadership transitions, including the recent appointment of Mark Nemec as the university’s president.

Outside of the university, Gibson serves as vice chairman of the Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport.

RASCAL FLATTS OPENS IN STAMFORD

A restaurant named after country music trio Rascal Flatts has opened at the Stamford Town Center at 100 Greyrock Place. The casual dining eatery — called simply Rascal Flatts — joins such others as California Pizza Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Cosi and Cheesecake Factory in the mall.

The 3,000-square-foot Stamford location is the first to be borne of the Rascal Flatts Restaurant Group, whose launch was announced in 2012. Formed by CEO Philip Lama and President Eric Soe, the venture partnered with the three members of the music group — Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney — to roll out a number of restaurants, then called Rascal Flatts American Bar & Grill, although announced locations such as Minneapolis and Phoenix never materialized.

The group maintains that it will open in Cleveland and Los Angeles this year.

Rascal Flatts joins such other country music stars as Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and Kenny Rogers in becoming involved in themed restaurants.

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Women’s Business Development Council’s 20 years supporting women entrepreneurs.

Spotlight on Judy Heft: Judy Heft & Associates, A Women’s Business Development Council Success Story

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Judy Heft is your personal CFO, life advocate and wellspring of financial wisdom — whether you are a busy parent, young person struggling with student loans or a high-net-worth philanthropist.

With a background in small-business, bookkeeping and advocating for older Americans, Judy’s utmost concern is confidentiality and information security. She combines extensive business-management experience with a strong sense of caring for each of her clients. In her more than two decades of experience in the retail industry, she developed broad-based abilities to handle a wide range of financial matters. Judy has owned conventional and internet-based retail businesses, where she was responsible for daily operations and management, purchasing, sales, accounts payable and receivable and personnel.

In the 21 years since Judith Heft & Associates was founded, Judy has seen it all; from less-than-honorable people insinuating themselves into the wills of older Americans, to resolving identity theft — and educating her clients on how to avoid it again in the future.

Judy’s early career began in her parents’ retail clothing store. As the store’s buyer and bookkeep-

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er she became familiar with bill-paying, accounts receivable, balancing the company checkbook and maintaining good relationships with vendors and customers.

After leaving the family business, Judy was contacted by a friend regarding the financial situation of his mother. She was elderly, and completely dependent on others to care for her. Judy quickly saw the cast of players that surrounded her new client were draining her vitality and her checking account. For the first time, Judy realized the scope, far reach and often intangible nature of elder financial abuse.

After accumulating several older clients, Judy decided to branch out to other demographics with the opening of Judith Heft & Associates.

She found a niche in helping her high-net-worth clients establish well defined, organized systems for handling their finances — including compliance with complex labor laws governing housekeepers, nannies and home health aides.

Along the way, she reached out to the Women’s Business Development Council for guidance as she built her business. “When I came to the Women’s Business Development Council, I was working at my business part time. I learned so much from

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the courses I participated in and met a lot of interesting people. There was so much support. I learned the importance of having a plan and that I couldn’t run a business by the seat of my pants. At the time I completed a business plan my business has grown and changed a lot since then. I have expanded my team and increased my sales. My book ‘How to Be Smart, Successful and Organized With Your Money’ is a great resource for people who want a simple guide to their daily financial lives. I recently completed a course to become a certified money coach because I love helping all clients, especially women, understand the pros and cons of their financial habits.”

For 20 years the Women’s Business Development Council has been working with women like Judy to provide them with entrepreneurial training, financial education and access to capital.

Women-owned businesses are growing at an astounding 5-times-faster rate than male-owned businesses nationally. Over the past year in Connecticut alone, 125,000 women-owned businesses have generated $16.5 billion in sales.

“It is more critical than ever that women entrepreneurs, a bright spot in Connecticut’s economy, have the right resources to start and operate busi-

Judy Heft

nesses,” said Fran Pastore, president and CEO, Women’s Business Development Council. “As we celebrate our 20th anniversary this year, we’re thrilled at the progress we’ve made in supporting women-owned businesses in Connecticut, but know that there’s so much more work to be done.”

“The Women’s Business Development Council is a great organization. I recommend it to other women that are starting their own businesses and have come to me for advice. You can get a lot of support from this organization and it’s hard to do it alone when you are an entrepreneur. It is so nice to have others to bounce ideas off of,” said Heft.

Little-used federal savings plan gets an early retirement

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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ith the U.S. Treasury Department’s decision last month to phase out its “myRA” program, area financial advisers are ramping up efforts to help those who enrolled in it to find alternative ways of saving for their retirement.

Those who bothered with myRA in the first place, that is.

“That the government took some initiative in this area is a good thing,” said Richard W. Rausser, senior vice president of client services at Pentegra Retirement Services, headquartered in White Plains with an office in Shelton. “That it didn’t work out is a shame.”

Launched in 2014, myRA — short for My Retirement Account - was created to help low- to middle-income earners start saving for retirement. A no-fee, no-minimum balance, nondeductible Roth IRA for individuals without an employer-sponsored plan such as a 401(k), it allowed savers to contribute up to $5,500 per year or up to $6,500 for those 50 or older. The retirement plan was limited to persons with annual income below $131,000 and to couples with annual incomes under $193,000.

Funds were invested only in a new Treasury retirement savings bond, which was guaranteed to never lose money, but paid well below what a typical stock-based fund might, with a recent interest rate of just 2.25 percent. The maximum that a participant could keep in a myRA account was $15,000.

“Unfortunately, there has been very little demand for the program and the cost to taxpayers cannot be justified by the assets in the program,” said U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza in announcing its closure.

The numbers bear Carranza out. Just 30,000 myRA accounts were opened in its three years of existence, with a total of $34 million invested — and nothing invested in 10,000 of those accounts.

It has cost $70 million to manage the program, including server costs and promotion and would likely have cost an additional $10 million annually going forward, the Treasury Department said.

“From a cost-benefit perspective, it just didn’t work,” Rausser said.

According to a 2016 GOBankingRates survey, 35 percent of all adults in the U.S. have only several hundred dollars in their savings accounts and 34 percent have zero savings. About half of U.S. families have no

retirement account savings, according to the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute.

The myRA effort “relied on individuals to take action, but this unfortunately proves that most individuals are likely to take no action,” Rausser said.

Although no data was available on the number of Fairfield County residents with underfunded savings accounts, banks said they are stepping up efforts to aid those who had been relying on myRA. “Our FutureTrack program can help them transition to a qualified retirement account,” said Marlene Piche, head of branch banking and senior vice president at Danbury-based Union Savings Bank.

“The key is to work with people on an individual basis, to determine what their goals are and establish a realistic budget.”

Restructuring debt is a top priority, she said. “We start with the debts that have

the largest interest rates and manage them down to allow them to make contributions — or, hopefully, additional contributions — to a retirement fund.”

Short-term savings programs can help establish an automatic savings investment strategy. “There are various tips and tricks we can use so that they don’t feel the pinch at the start,” said Piche. Typically, that can involve setting aside as little as $5 a week, she said, with a goal of increasing that to $25 a week after 12 months.

Patriot Bank, based in Stamford, Newtown Savings Bank, Bankwell in New Canaan and others all offer retirement savings accounts and are equally willing to step up with creative solutions for those who have suddenly found themselves without access to a myRA. Patriot Bank President Richard Muskus Jr. noted that the Treasury Department is

advising myRA enrollees to transfer their money to a Roth IRA. Mutual funds and bonds can also be prudent investments.

Retirement savers also can take advantage of employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.

“Most employers have some sort of matching plan,” in which employee paycheck contributions to a plan are fully or partially matched by the employer, Piche said. “If you can save 5 to 6 percent of your salary each year in a 401(k) and the employer matches that contribution, you’ve hit a home run.”

When saving for retirement, “There can be pitfalls with fees and expenses,” said Rausser, “but talking with a financial adviser is always recommended.”

Online calculators and the Social Security website also can help savers decide what they realistically need to live comfortably in retirement, he said.

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be ethical leaders for a global future,” said university President Mark R. Nemec. “It will be the nexus for our students, faculty, and staff, allowing them to collaborate in an environment that rivals the most stateof-the-art facilities for its technology and cutting-edge spaces.”

Adjacent to the DiMenna-Nyselius Library near the center of campus, with the nursing school and Bannow Science Center close by, the new Dolan School will help create “an academic commons,” Anderson said.

Construction is also underway on a yet-to-be named residence hall, which is on schedule to open in time for the fall 2018 semester at a cost of about $22 million. Rising on the quad where the university’s four existing dorms are, the new hall will be able to accommodate 200 students, mostly sophomores.

Opening this fall semester, the approximately $19 million Tully Dining Commons in the Barone Campus Center will eschew the traditional cafeteria assembly line, pushed through with a tray, in favor of a number of stations in its 13,000-square-foot space, where students can order pizzas,

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customers would place their orders. The delivery service would bring the meals and collect the money, reimbursing the restaurants every two weeks after taking out a preset delivery fee.

Having gained positive feedback from the local restaurants, Leandra spent 1 1/2 years working on the digital and personnel logistics of the enterprise, which employs eight people as area managers and in customer service. With startup costs at a relatively low $4,500, he launched Vroom Service Now, operating from an office at 487 Federal Road in Brookfield.

“We opened our doors on Feb. 2, 2010, with five restaurants,” Leandra said.

“Now, we have about 130 restaurants in 28 towns. We go as far north as New Milford, Gaylordsville and Washington, as far east as Woodbury and Southbury — we are expanding out to Waterbury — and as far

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The new Charles F. Dolan School of Business is scheduled to open in fall 2019.

Fairfield University Vice President for Marketing and Commnications Jennifer Anderson.

tacos, stir-fry dishes and visit a salad bar. As with the new business school and dormitory, the dining facility will feature open spaces to afford both privacy and opportunities for students to interact with others.

The campus overhaul also includes the estimated $10 million expansion of the Kelley Center parking garage, which at three stories will increase parking from 137 to 380 spaces.

Regarding the RecPlex, which opened

last September, it too has a “community environment,” said Anderson. She said about 98 percent of the student body has already utilized the facility, which offers a gamut of fitness and exercise disciplines from cross-fit and weight training to Zoomba, barre and water aerobics.

Fairfield is also expanding various academic programs, adding a doctor of nursing practice program in nurse midwifery and a master’s degree program in informatics

nursing, both of which will begin this fall.

“The university stays in tune with the marketplace,” said Anderson. “We follow trends and the job market and take advantage of our alumni who are in the business world to stay informed on what skill sets employers are looking for when they look at graduates. Many times an employer is looking for someone who can make ethical decisions, which is part of our core as a Jesuit university.”

west as Carmel, New York. We’re now down in Trumbull and Shelton and moving into lower Fairfield County.”

The Vroom Service Now delivery fee charged to customers starts at $3.99 and tiers up to $6.99, depending on location.

The service travels within 10 miles of the participating restaurant, and minimum orders for delivery are $17.

Vroom contracts for its 45 drivers with a third party that Leandra declined to identify. One driver, David Harvey, is now the company’s co-owner.

“I was friends with Scott and I owned a doggie day care,” said Harvey. “I drove part time to make extra money — I was getting married and saving up for that. One day, Scott approached me and asked if I would be interested in becoming his partner in this company. In June 2016, I officially bought into the business.”

“You want to work with people you trust and like,” Leandra said, adding that Harvey is focused on the operations side of the business while he focuses on business development and marketing. “Dave brought real tools to the table — I was looking for someone with his skill set.”

Vroom Service Now averages between 130 and 150 deliveries per day. The dinner hours are the busiest time and ordering customers are most active on Fridays and Saturdays. Leandra learned from the restaurants that the delivery service is also bringing in foot traffic.

“Our website gets over 1,000 hits a day,” he said. “And the restaurant gets walk-in business, too, because not all of those 1,000 people are ordering for delivery. A lot of restaurants tell us they get new business from walk-ins because of us.”

Restaurants using the service become mobile app-ready through their Vroom connection, which has helped to drive an increased level of advanced ordering, Leandra said. “Once they’re menu is on our site, they have a mobile app. And it is 24 hours a day — a customer can go online and order for a delivery tomorrow for five o’clock in the afternoon.”

Looking ahead, Vroom is setting its sights on a larger regional footprint, with a few limits.

“We want to move west to the Hudson River and east to the Connecticut River,” said Leandra. “We’re probably not going

to do New Haven, but we’re going to try to do the surrounding towns. Suburbia is our bread and butter. We have no interest in Manhattan.”

The company is interested in lower Fairfield County, and Leandra explained he needed Harvey on board before going further in that territory. “In order to manage a larger area, you need more people and the right people,” he said. “If we’re going to give good service, we have to be ready before we launch it.”

Vroom is also expanding its service lineup to include corporate catering and full-service marketing on behalf of independently owned restaurants. And while there is competition from nationally prominent food delivery services, the company’s local presence has been a major selling point for signing new restaurants.

“We go to our partner restaurants,” said Harvey. “We eat there, we drink there, we meet our friends there.”

“A lot of the family restaurants prefer to work with someone they can reach out and touch,” added Leandra. “We’re not trying to take over the world — we’re trying to be the best in our neighborhoods.”

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PUBLIC RELATIONS ADVERTISING AGENCIES

FAIRFIELD COUNT AND REGION

PR & Advertising Agencies Listed alphabetically

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Barbeau-Hutchings Advertising

Gregg Hutchings greggh@bhaadvertising.com 1981

6 WND

10

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Thomas P. Butler info@butlerassociates.com 1996

7 NA

100

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John F. Carlucci john@carlucciandassociates.com 1995

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NA

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Melissa LoParco mloparco@catalystmc.com 1994

9 1

34.6

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Co-Communications

Stacey Cohen stacey@cocommunications.com 1997

7 5

50

Creative Concepts

Valorie Luther vluther@creative-conceptsllc.co 2003

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Creative Partners

30 Controls Drive, Shelton 06484 926-0040 • bhaadvertising.com

Butler Associates Public Relations LLC

1 Stamford Plaza, 263 Tresser Blvd., Stamford 06901 212-685-4600 • butlerassociates.com

Carlucci & Associates Inc.

112 Emery Drive East, Stamford 06902 561-8547 • carlucciandassociates.com

Catalyst Marketing Communications Inc.

Patio.com The Waters Edge at Giovannis Knepler Driving Schools

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Peter Schelfhaudt pschelfhaudt@creativepartners.com Proprietary 1986

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Designsite

Michael DeMartin mdemartin@designsite.com 1998

4 3

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E.R. Becker Company Inc.

Ellie Becker ellie@erbeckercompany.com 1991 Hank Spring, Patrick Kinney Justin May jmay@gbpr.com 2001

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Gaffney Bennett Public Relations

1 Liberty Square, No. 201, New Britain 06057 860-229-0301 • gbpr.com

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James P. O'Toole Consulting

James P. O'Toole jpoconsult@optonline.net 2001

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Kannon Public Relations

Jason Kannon jkannon@kannonpr.com 2013

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100

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MaxEx Public Relations LLC

Linda Kavanagh linda@maxexposure.net 1997

3 NA

90

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Media Storm

Christina Norman HR@mediastorm.biz 2001

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Scott Brunjes 1996

50

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90

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41 W. Norwalk Road, Darien 06820 655-8689

21 Ten O'Clock Lane, Weston 06883 981-4230 • kannonpr.com 102 Alton Road, Stamford 06906 323-4185 • maxexpr.com

99 Washington St., Norwalk 06854 852-8001 • mediastorm.biz

Mediassociates

75 Glen Road, Sandy Hook 06482 797-9500 • mediassociates.com

Michael J. London & Associates

929 White Plains Road, No. 330, Trumbull 06611 261-1549 • mjlondon.com

Schipani PR

98 Southfield Ave., No. 104, Stamford 06902 734-7004 • schipanipr.com

ShellMar Consulting

87 Harborview Ave. No. 1, Bridgeport, Conn. 06605 257-6684 • shellmarpr.com

Michael J. London lisa@mjlondon.com 1990 Mia Schipani mia@schipanipr.com 2015 Shelly Marr Harvey shelly@shellmarconsulting.com 2002

Silver Creative Group

Paul Zullo paul@silvercreativegroup.com 2003

Tanen Directed Advertising

Illene Cohn Tanen illene@tanendirected.com 1985

50 Water St., Norwalk 06854 855-7705 • silvercreativegroup.com

12 S. Main St., South Norwalk 06854 855-5855 • tanendirected.com

Walsh Public Relations

305 Knowlton St., Bridgeport 06608 292-6280 • walshpr.com

Gregory Walsh

info@walshpr.com 1997

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Buzz Creators is located in Westchester County, but also does business in Fairfield County. It is located at 400 Columbus Ave. in Valhalla, New York. For more, call 914-358-5080 or visit buzz-creators.com.

Not available.

Would not disclose.

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Integrated marketing

TitleVest LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester Arc of Westchester

Business-tobusiness public relations

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Marketing communications

News America Marketing National Society of Compliance Professionals Fluid Technology Solutions

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Online/inbound marketing

NA

Public relations, relationship management

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Communications Eversource for highly regulated KeyBank industries Aquarion Water Co.

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Con Edison Arc of Westchester Double D

Survey Sampling International Publicity and brand Oak Management Corp. awareness First County Bank

! Media relations Entertainment media specialists

! Marketing Public relations strategy and implementation Brand awareness and social media content

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Frank Pepe's Group Lord & Taylor New England Culinary Group STARZ Mohegan Sun Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Save the Children Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Cessna Direct Impact Vantis Life Tremont and Sheldon I.M. Smitten Antinozzi Associates Z Hospitality Group Bartlett Tree Experts Abbey Road Advisors Trinity Management

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Digital and print communications, experiential onsite events

Mastercard PepsiCo Bausch + Lomb

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This list is a sampling of public relations and advertising agencies that are located in the region. If you would like to include your agency in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

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Siebert, Cisneros, Shank & Co. Patriot Bank, N.A. Mechanical Contractors Association of New York Inc.

Marketing solutions NA

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16 Betts Place, Norwalk 06855 852-8077 • erbeckercompany.com

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427 Morehouse Highway, Fairfield 06825 372-2912 • designsite.com

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communications

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46 Southfield Ave., No. 210, Stamford 06902 705-9211 • creativepartners.com

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Marketing

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Connecticut and New York City 866-475-5191 • creative-conceptsllc.com

! Digital marketing

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2 Forest Park Drive, Farmington 06032 860-676-4400 • cocommunications.com

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2777 Summer St., Stamford 06905 348-7541 • catalystmc.com

Public relations strategy development and implementation

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Top three (3) clients

interactive

Tom Arbron tarbron@tomarbron.com 2014

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Top Specialty

financial communications

Arbron Media Associates LLC

125 Washington St., Norwalk 06854 286-8174 • arbronmediaassociates.com

crisis communications

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web design

10

public affairs

4 NA

media training

Anthony LoFrisco Jr. info@adedgemarketing.com 2007

issues management

AdEdge Online Marketing

111 Saugatuck Ave., Westport 06880 682-4585 • adedgemarketing.com

event management investor and analyst relations internal relations

11

copywriting

55

partnerships

Jill Adams info@adamsknight.com 1988

special events

Adams & Knight

80 Avon Meadow Lane, Avon 06001 860-676-2300 • adamsknight.com

community relations

Services

media relations

Number of Percentage employees of PR full time service to and part total time business product launches

Principal(s) Email address Year company established

strategic consulting

Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

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Wild Republic Consumer products Tactic Games and brands Tucker Toys

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instructor and riders, so viewers can “feel the energy and vibes of the class” while following along remotely.

Further expansion isn’t a near-term goal, Hochhauser said, given the time and expense involved with adding both JoyX and Fortë. “We’re pretty happy with where we are,” she said. “But if one of our trainers relocated to someplace like North Carolina and expressed interest in opening a JoyRide there, we’d listen to them.”

The company is doing things right at the right time. According to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s 2014 Health Club Consumer Trend Report, boutiques comprise 21 percent of the $22.4 billion U.S. health club market. According to Lifetime Fitness’s 2014 Investor and Media Daily Report, the number of boutique studios in the U.S. grew by more than 400 percent from 2010 to 2014.

In addition, according to marketing firm Cardlytics, payments to on-demand fitness services jumped to 7.7 percent of total spending on workouts in 2016, up from 4.8 percent two years earlier. Spending for on-demand fitness now exceeds spending at yoga and Pilates studios, according to the data.

“We’re about fitness and feeling good, of course,” Hochhauser said. “But we’re also about community — not just building one, but being an active part of the surrounding community.”

She noted that to date JoyRide has raised more than $600,000 for charitable causes and organizations, and that it regularly hosts indoor cycling fundraisers and training rides and organizes teams to participate in fundraising events outside of the studio.

Bridgeport Sound Tigers roar disapproval of project The Bridgeport Bluefish baseball team might not be the only franchise to leave Bridgeport as a result of the city’s plans to redevelop the Harbor Yard stadium into a music amphitheater. The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the American Hockey League team that plays at the adjacent Webster Bank Arena, have suggested that they might also depart if the Harbor Yard project goes forward.

The Connecticut Post obtained a letter sent by Sound Tigers’ owner Joe Ladecky to Mayor Joe Ganim and the Bridgeport City Council that cited a “noncompetition” clause in the team’s contract with the Webster Bank Arena that prevents the construction of a facility “that would compete ... for events and would have a material adverse impact on ... revenue generation.”

Ladecky called for the city to reconsider the project, adding that “if the city accepts the

proposal, the Sound Tigers will be forced to exercise all of their rights under the operating agreement.”

The co-developer on the Harbor Yard project is Howard Saffan, who previously owned the Sound Tigers. Ladecky’s letter alluded to a meeting with Saffan, the entertainment company Live Nation — the project’s other co-developer — and city officials prior to this week’s announcement of the amphitheater project. It noted that the team was given until the week of Aug. 14 to offer a response in writing “whether and under what circumstances the Sound Tigers could accept the ballpark conversion.”

Under the initial announcement, the music amphitheater would open in 2019 and host 29 concerts a year. The Sound Tigers’ 2017-18 schedule runs from October through April, with 38 games based at Webster Bank Arena.

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People's United hires Huber Matthew T. Huber has joined People’s United Bank as its senior vice president, market manager of health care financial services. In his new position, Huber will focus on providing financial services to forprofit and nonprofit health care companies across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

"Matt has extensive experience in the health care industry and a proven track

record building a successful banking platform dedicated to the sector," said Jeff Carpenter, the bank’s senior vice president.

“This specialized initiative will support our efforts to be a holistic, advisoryMatthew T. Huber focused business partner to the healthcare industry, delivering value to our clients, prospects and the markets that we serve."

Prior to his position with People’s United, Huber spent eight years with First Niagara Bank building a similar health care banking business and most recently worked at Key Bank N.A. developing its enterprise health care strategy.

His prior roles span 19 years in the industry and include various commercial relationship and regional manager positions with M&T Bank Corp. and U.S. Bancorp, where he focused on the health care and nonprofit sectors.

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In Norwalk, nation’s standards keepers account for cloud computing

BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

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or most people, the concept of cloud computing might raise questions about high-tech efficiencies and potential cybersecurity risks. For Susan M. Cosper, cloud computing is less about bits and bytes and more about dollars and cents.

“What do you do with the implementation costs associated with a cloud computing arrangement?” said Cosper, technical director at the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and chairwoman of the board’s Emerging Issues Task Force.

“There are a number of costs. Do you capitalize them on your balance sheet? Do you expense them in your income statement? Or is there some hybrid where some costs are capitalized and some costs are expensed?”

FASB is deliberating on creating accounting standards that apply to how the private sector itemizes the cloudcomputing software solution. FASB and its public sector-facing counterpart, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), operate within the Norwalkbased Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF), an independent nonprofit that oversees and supports the two boards that set and update the nation’s financial accounting and reporting standards.

Financial Accounting Foundation President and CEO Terri Polley said that the U.S. example of having those standards set by a nongovernmental entity is an exception to the approach taken by other countries. “In many jurisdictions, the securities regulator sets the standard,” she said. “The one that is most similar to ours is the International Accounting Standards Board — they are based in London and modeled after our structure. But they are different because they set global standards and countries decide whether or not to adopt them.”

Still, U.S. law requires that most entities follow the standards. “For companies that list on public exchanges, they are mandatory,” Polley said of the FASB standards. “If they want to have audited financial statements that indicate their statements are prepared in accordance with Generally

Financial Accounting Foundation President and CEO Terri Polley. Photo by Phil Hall

Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), they are mandatory. The ones that don’t necessarily have to follow GAAP are private companies, but they may have another basis of accounting because their bank lender doesn’t require GAAP financial statements.”

As for the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, adherence to its standards covers nearly all of the country. “All 50 states and over 30,000 governmental units, from the city of New York to small villages, follow these standards,” said David R. Bean, GASB’s director of research and technical activities. “It covers over 85 percent of total expenditures of state and local governments.”

Bean noted the federal government adheres to the guidance of the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board.

Neither FASB nor GASB work on a set schedule or quantity of standards for a specific time period. “We have a number of standards that we are currently working on,” Cosper said. “In a few weeks, we will be issuing final standards on improvements to hedge accounting, which is very welcomed by companies who choose to hedge certain transactions. We are also looking at improvements to long-duration insurance contracts.”

The GASB projects include updating the financial reporting model that was first

Susan Cosper, technical director of the Financial Accounting Standards Board in Norwalk. Photo by Phil Hall

introduced in 1999. “It was time to take a fresh look to determine if the financial statements are meeting the needs of users of those statements,” said Bean.

“Government is not in the business to make a profit,” he added. “Government is in the business of providing services, and there is a need for financial statements to be structured to in a manner that reports how efficiently services are being provided.”

Polley observed that many FASB and GASB standards are continual works in progress. “The FASB and GASB monitor how standards are implemented and respond accordingly to review and revise if necessary,” she said.

Requests for new or updated standards are frequently submitted by unsolicited sources. “We get letters from companies, auditors, individuals and academics,” said Cosper, noting that the effort to establish an accounting standard for cloud computing came from an agenda request to the FASB website.

“The accounting guidance hasn’t necessarily kept pace with that technological change,” Cosper said. “In this instance, we have a lot of guidance on when you capitalize costs in a software arrangement.

But there is a lot of diversity in the implementation for cloud computing arrangements— that was brought to our attention

as something that potentially needed to be improved.”

FASB is funded through accounting support fees collected from public market equity issuers and investment company issuers, while GASB’s funds come via accounting support fees collected from municipal bond broker-dealers. The latter is of particular concern to FAF officials because GASB’s funding was set in the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, which is the focus of a repeal effort spearheaded by Republicans in Congress.

“We are working to make sure the mechanism for the GASB funding in DoddFrank does not get repealed,” Polley said.

Also of concern to FAF is the continual renewal of its leadership team. A search is underway for a new board member at FASB — Polley said that could take a year to fill — and three members of the FAF board of trustees have terms expiring at the end of this year.

Polley said the search criteria are very specific, with new board members offering an independent viewpoint rather than a partisan ideology. “We want the standards to be neutral to reflect the underlying economics of a transaction. We don’t want them to reflect any special interests.

That’s one reason why it’s important for all of our stakeholders to participate in the process,” she said.

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BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

BLUE BUFFALO: POSITIVE SECOND QUARTER

Net sales at Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc. in Wilton edged up by 2.8 percent to $294.8 million in the second quarter, driven primarily by its dry foods category, whose net sales increased $7.6 million, or 3.3 percent, to $237.5 million. Net sales of wet foods, treats and other products increased $400,000, or 0.7 percent, to $57.3 million.

Gross profit increased $10.4 million, or 8.2 percent, to $137.7 million and gross margin was 46.7 percent, up 230 basis points (BPS) compared with 44.4 percent in the second quarter of 2016. The increase in gross margin was driven primarily by supply chain efficiencies including lower input costs.

Net income increased $6.1 million, or 16.5 percent to $42.7 mil-

lion in the second quarter, as compared with $36.6 million in the second quarter of 2016.

For the six-month period, net sales were up $30.1 million, or 5.3 percent, to $596.8 million, with dry foods up $22.2 million, or 4.8 percent, to $482.6 million and net sales of wet foods, treats and other products increasing by $7.8 million, or 7.4 percent, to $114.1 million.

Gross profit increased $25.9 million, or 10.3 percent, to $276.4 million and gross margin was 46.3 percent, up 210 BPS compared with 44.2 percent in the first half of 2016.

Net income was up by $12.8 million, or 17.3 percent, to $86.8 million as compared with $74 million in the first half of 2016.

Blue Buffalo CEO Billy Bishop said that the Wilton firm is expanding distribution of its Blue Life Protection Formula line to major mass and grocery retailers Target, Kroger, Meijer and Publix.

“Going forward, you will see us take a deliberate and channel-specific approach with each of our retail partners as we match their needs with the breadth and strength of the Blue Buffalo platform,” he said. “As part of this, our Wilderness, Basics, Freedom, and Earth's Essentials lines will continue to be distributed exclusively through our specialty retail partners.”

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TEREX CORP.: SLIGHTLY DOWN, BUT SEES PROGRESS

Terex Corp. reported second-quarter income of $95.4 million on net sales of $1.2 billion, compared with second-quarter 2016 income of $109.6 million on net sales of $1.3 billion.

Nevertheless, “We continue to make progress,” said John L. Garrison, president and CEO of the Westport firm, which manufactures lifting and material processing products and services. Garrison noted that its cranes segment returned to profitability during the quarter as a result of its restructuring program, and that its materials processing segment grew sales and operating margin for the third consecutive quarter.

Backlog in its three segments also grew for the second consecutive quarter — cranes by 29 percent, materials processing by 33 percent and aerial work platforms by 46 percent.

“We continue to implement our strategy to focus and simplify the company, and build capabilities in key commercial and operational areas,” Garrison said.

DIAGEO: HIGHER EARNINGS, EX-XEROX CHIEF JOINS BOARD

Helped in part by strong North American

sales, adult beverage behemoth Diageo PLC reported improved earnings for the fiscal year ended June 30.

The maker of Johnnie Walker whisky, Guinness beer and Smirnoff vodka reported its operating profit, excluding one-time items, climbed 20 percent to $4.73 billion.

On an organic basis, which strips out currency movements and acquisitions, net sales were up 4 percent from $13.73 billion to $15.77 billion.

The London-based company, whose North American headquarters are in Norwalk, reported a net profit of $3.48 billion for the year compared with $2.93 billion a year earlier, on net sales that rose 15 percent to $15.77 billion. In North America, its largest and most profitable market, organic sales were up 3 percent from a year ago; beer volume dropped 1 percent as Americans continued to show a preference for wine and spirits.

Diageo also announced that Ursula Burns, who chaired the board of Stamford-based Xerox from 2010 to 2017 and was its CEO from 2009 to 2016, will become a nonexecutive director effective April 2, 2018.

In July, the company announced it was acquiring George Clooney’s high-end tequila brand Casamigos for up to $1 billion.

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COMMERCIAL 1259 East Main Street LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Convert an auto show room into a radiological medical office at 1259 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $624,500.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

48 Crescent Street LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 48 Crescent St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $1,988. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

American Solar & Alternative Power LLC, contractor for the city of Norwalk. Install a new solar panel system on the roof of an existing commercial space at 10 N. Water St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $52,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Betts Landscaping LLC, contractor for TGM Anchor Point LLC. Repair fire and mechanical damage to units in an existing commercial space at 100 Southfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

BLT 333 Ludlow LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform a partial interior demolition of an existing commercial space at 1 Star Point, Stamford. Estimated cost: $312,000.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

BLT Management LLC, contractor for Southfield Property LLC. Pour the foundation for a new commercial building at 28 Southfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $27.9 million.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

BLT Management LLC, contractor for On Harbor Point Square LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 2200 Atlantic St., Unit S1, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $11.6 million. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

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Complete Dismantling Services LLC, contractor for 24 Garden Street LLC. Demolish an existing commercial space at 24 Garden St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Complete Dismantling Services LLC, contractor for Anthony J. Truglia, et al. Demolish an existing commercial space at 36 Garden St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Cooper Associates LLC, Stamford, contractor for Elliott B. Family LP. Build a new bathroom in a commercial warehouse at 48 Union St., Unit 1B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,500.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

DFW Building Company LLC, contractor for 316 Courtland Avenue LLC. Remove and install new columns in an existing commercial space at 316 Courtland Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Domack Restoration LLC, contractor for Minchin Buick Pontiac GMC Inc. Replace the roof on an existing commercial space at 131 Jefferson St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $88,900.

Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Integral Projects LLC, contractor for Procurement LLC. Renovate the conference room, classroom and kitchen in an existing commercial space at 816-820 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Lafo, Brian G., contractor for B E Properties LLC, et al. Replace the exterior signs on an existing commercial space at 27 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000.

Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the corridor in an existing commercial space at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Lauretano Jr., Michael, contractor for Hope Enterprises LLC. Add wall signs to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 1011 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Leighton, Christopher, Bridgeport, contractor for the city of Bridgeport.

Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 104 Eagle St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Linda and Marc’s LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Create a new bathroom in an existing commercial space at 47 Larkin St., Unit 10, Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

M Gottfried Inc., contractor for AG-GCS Shippan Landing Owner LLC. Replace the main roof of an existing commercial space at 208 Harbor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $270,000. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Magna Construction Limited LLC, Stamford, contractor for Canal Street Partners LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 850 Canal St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,852.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Mark’s Carpentry LLC, contractor for Yuying Huang. Replace the deck and railings on an existing commercial space at 38 Windsor Road, Unit 38B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,200.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Martinelli, Frank, contractor for Barry Place Ventures LLC. Remove and replace the windows at an existing commercial space at 50 Barry Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $473,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

McDonald Real Estate Company, Stamford, contractor for self. Upgrade the kitchen in an existing commercial space and make the interior ADA compliant at 15 Bedford St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $390,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Merritt Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for B E Properties LLC, et al. Alter the flooring in an existing commercial space at 27 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Osrock Partnership, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space at 401 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $67,659. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Passero, Richard F., et al., Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 500 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Aug. 3.

Passero, Richard F., et al., Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 500 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Pavarini North East Construction Co. Inc., contractor for One Stamford Realty LP. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space to accommodate a new tenant at 201 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2.6 million. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Signature Construction Group of CT Inc., Stamford, contractor for One Stamford Plaza Owner LLC. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space at 263 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $277,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Sixteen 25 Realty Corp., Stamford, contractor for self. Install protective bollards in front of an existing commercial space at 1625 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,755.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Morrow, Jeffrey L., contractor for Stabinsky Charles and Charlotte Trustees. Repair the fire escape on an existing commercial space at 152 East Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000.

Filed Aug. 3.

Stamford Hospital, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the information-management department in an existing commercial space at 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford. Estimated cost: $245,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

MP Construction LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Three Stamford Plaza Owner LLC. Relocate an entry door in an existing commercial space at 301 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $44,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Stamford Yacht Club, Stamford, contractor for self. Install temporary tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 97 Ocean Drive West, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $6,237. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Nations Roof of New England LLC, contractor for HCP PC1 Stamford CT LLC. Replace the roof on an existing commercial space at 59 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $441,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Sullivan, Daniel E., contractor for LT Stamford LLC. Update an elevator in an existing commercial space at 110 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $86,163. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

One Harbor Point Square LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Construct new restrooms in an existing commercial space and upgrade the existing restrooms at 2200 Atlantic St., Unit S1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Tancreti Construction LLC, contractor for Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Renovate the restroom and bathroom in an existing commercial space at 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $84,359.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

VTR Stamford LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the basement, locker rooms, laundry areas, lobby, balconies, solarium and rooftop garden on an existing commercial space at 77 Third St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $6.5 million. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

West High Avenue Real Estate LLC, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 470 West Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $242,000. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

RESIDENTIAL 33 Franklin St LLC, contractor for Scott Wyman, et al. Alter a dormer in an existing single-family residence at 7 Crestview Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

AAAM Home Improvement, Bridgeport, contractor for Jason Burrows. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 97 Judson Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $11,500. Filed July 31.

AT Construction LLC, contractor for At Realty 2 LLC. Construct a new single-family residence at 1 Finney Lane, Main Unit, Stamford. Estimated cost: $214,200. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

AT Construction LLC, contractor for At Realty 2 LLC. Construct a new single-family residence and remove the propane tank underground at 1 Finney Lane, Main Unit, Stamford. Estimated cost: $170,000. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Aviles, Jose, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Convert a one-bay garage into a recreational room in an existing single-family residence at 73 Kathryn Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed July 31.

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Barbosa, Ana, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the basement in an existing single-family residence at 55 Baker St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed July 31.

Baystate Restoration Group, Chiropee, Mass., contractor for Tyler Vivian. Remove and replace the water damage to the ceiling of an existing single-family residence at 65 Patricia Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed July 31.

Blanco, Silvia, et al., Norwalk, contractor for self. Convert a three-family residence into a single-family residence at 16 Cavanaugh St., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Aug. 3.

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GOOD THINGS FAIRFIELD

Liz Lazarus Mike Reilly, left, and Reyno Giallongo.

SHUCKING OYSTERS FOR THE 40TH YEAR The Norwalk Seaport Association’s Oyster Festival takes place Sept. 8-10 at Veterans Park adjacent to Norwalk Harbor on Seaview Avenue in Norwalk. This is the festival’s 40th year and marks the 10th consecutive year that First County Bank has been the event’s “presenting sponsor.”

Reyno Giallongo, chairman and CEO of the bank, went to the waterfront to present an oversized check to help underwrite the event to Mike Reilly, president of the Norwalk Seaport Association and chairman of the festival.

First County Bank employees and senior management will be staffing a tent at the entrance to the festival.

The bank invites attendees to stop by the tent to meet the team and pick up giveaways.

Entertainment headliners include Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot, Desert Highway, which is an Eagles tribute band, and Eight to the Bar. The Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show is scheduled to perform motorcycle high-wire acts and other daredevil stunts. The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show also is returning. The Kids Cove area will offer rides, carnival games and live entertainment for children. The arts and crafts pavilion will feature more than 100 artisans and crafters with items for sale. The food court will offer international specialties, while the craft beer tent will feature more than 40 varieties of beer. And, yes, there most certainly will be an oyster slurping contest.

Johnna Torsone

Preston Tisdale

BOARD MEMBERS AT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Three people have been elected to the board of the Norwalk-based Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. They are Liz Lazarus of Greenwich, Preston Tisdale of Trumbull and Johnna Torsone of Stamford. Each will serve a three-year term.

Lazarus has been an active member of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Fund for Women & Girls since 2012. Her professional career experience includes 14 years in marketing and sales in the financial

services industry in New York.

Tisdale is an attorney at the law firm Koskoff, Koskoff & Beider in Bridgeport.

He previously directed the Fairfield Judicial District Public Defender’s Office and was the first director of special public defenders for the state of Connecticut.

Preston is on the Public Justice Foundation board of directors and serves on the Connecticut Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the criminal justice system.

Torsone is executive vice presi-

dent and chief human resources officer of Pitney Bowes. Previously, she was with a law firm in New York City where she practiced employment and labor law for 14 years. She is a member of the National Academy of Human Resources.

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in the county, focusing on innovative and collaborative solutions to critical issues impacting the community.

BACK TO THE ’80S AT FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY The Jamie A. Hulley Arts Foundation’s 15th annual “Evening for the Arts Gala” takes place Sept. 9, at Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. It will feature Rubix Kube, an ’80s tribute band. Rubix Kube features impersonators who can transform in the blink of an eye into the voices and characters

of icons such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Devo, Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, Van Halen, Aerosmith and more.

There is a reception at 6 p.m. and the performance is at 7 p.m.

The nonprofit is dedicated to the educational enrichment and professional development of young artists

and early career professionals, and was founded to celebrate the memory of Orange resident Jamie Alaine Hulley. Funds raised from the gala go to scholarships, educational programs and arts grants throughout Connecticut, especially in Fairfield and New Haven counties. For tickets, 203-254-4010 or 877-278-7396.

Veterans in Bridgeport.

Past recipients include an educator who went on to become a school principal, a telecommunications company that prioritizes hiring local veterans and a nonprofit that works with veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

The selection committee will consist of representatives from Port 5 Naval Veterans, Alpha Community Services YMCA, The WorkPlace Valor Programs and the

Connecticut Department of Labor Office for Veteran’s Workforce Development.

The veteran’s military history and contributions to civic activities and community initiatives will be considered when selecting the veteran to be honored.

Nomination forms and instructions are available by calling The WorkPlace at 203-610-8496 or by visiting workplace.org/2017countrycommunityaward/.

The deadline to submit nominations is Sept. 25.

NOMINATE A VETERAN The WorkPlace in Bridgeport is asking for nominations of veterans who honorably served the nation and continue to add to the quality of the community.

Nominations are also being accepted for employers who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans and an organization or group that serves veterans.

Those selected will be honored at the 5th annual Veterans Day Service to Country and Community Awards event, which will be held Nov. 2 at Port 5 Naval

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Laura Shattuck

SHATTUCK NAMED A TOP ATTORNEY Laura Shattuck, a partner at the family law firm Nusbaum & Parrino PC in Westport, was recently recognized for “Lifetime Achievement Among America’s Top 100 Attorneys.” In addition, she was recognized by the American Registry with a “2017 America’s Most Honored Professionals Award Top One Percent.”

America’s Top 100 Attorneys selects 100 attorneys in each state to honor.

Nominations are made on its website, and it uses what it describes as “a comprehensive multiphase-selection process involving propriety algorithms and Qualitative Comparative Analysis in an effort to help ensure that only the most skilled and exceptional attorneys in the community are selected for membership.”

Shattuck joined Nusbaum & Parrino in 2006 and became partner in January 2016. She practices in all areas of family law. She is a graduate of ABA-NITA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute and was named as one of ALM’s 2015 Women Leaders in the Law. She also was named “2015 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Connecticut” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

HAPPENING

TWO JOIN VOCKE LAW GROUP

Ruby Desai

Monica M. Brito Martin D. Schwartz, president and CEO of The Kennedy Center, presented student Elena Bosak of Easton with a scholarship during the event.

Attorneys Mark B. Holton and Erin Kelly Regan have joined Vocke Law Group’s Stamford office.

Holton, formerly a partner in the New York office of global law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has expertise in securities law, commercial litigation and reinsurance law. He was a partner at Grais & Ellsworth LLP, which recovered billions of dollars for investors holding underperforming securities.

Regan served as an associate counsel at JPMorgan and was a principal legal assistant to the White House Counsel.

In addition to Stamford, Vocke Law Group has offices in New York and Chicago.

KENNEDY CENTER GOLF CLASSIC RAISES $40K

Ofer Wellisch

Irene I. Komarynsky

FOUR JOIN STAMFORD HEALTH Four doctors have joined Stamford Health Medical Group’s Stamford Health network of physicians.

Ruby Desai is board certified in family medicine and works at 75 Holly Hill Lane in Greenwich. She received her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Monica M. Brito is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and works at 1200 Putnam Ave. in Riverside. She will also be seeing patients at 1351 Washington Blvd. in Stamford. She received her medical degree from Universidad Central del Ecuador and completed her residency at the New York University School of Medicine.

Irene I. Komarynsky is board cer-

tified in obstetrics and gynecology and works at 1351 Washington Blvd., in Stamford. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed her residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and a Fellowship at the University of Illinois.

Ofer Wellisch is the chief of the Division of Pain Management at Stamford Hospital. He is board-certified in addiction medicine, anesthesiology and pain medicine. He works at the Stamford Medical Office Building, 29 Hospital Plaza in Stamford. He received his medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine, completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center and a completed a fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Nearly 90 golfers swung their clubs for charity during The Kennedy Center’s 26th annual Charity Golf Classic at the Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk. It’s one of the only tournaments in the state where junior golfers play with an adult foursome.

More than $40,000 was raised for the center’s programs, which help people with disabilities lead more productive lives. Since its inception, the tournament has raised more than $678,000 for the center’s programs.

This year, 22 junior golfers from 15 Connecticut communities were awarded scholarships based on their academic achievement, school and community leadership, and golf proficiency. Over-

all, more than 500 junior golfers from Connecticut have received more than $250,000 in scholarships from The Kennedy Center.

Among the sponsors for the event were the families of Diane Thompson and Chip Carpenter of Sandy Hook, Julie and Doug Conley of Olney, Maryland, and the Gavey family of Fairfield. Businesses included Merit Insurance, R.D. Scinto Inc., All American Waste, Donahue & Brown LLC, The Hartford Insurance, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Newtown Savings Bank, People’s United Bank and Miller Nissan.

The Kennedy Center is based in Trumbull and was founded in 1951. It serves 2,000 individuals annually.

NEW HIRE AT WORKFORCE ALLIANCE Workforce Alliance, the workforce development board for south-central Connecticut, has named Wanda Lary as its new business services coordinator.

Lary will develop a team of business service professionals to provide customized assistance for employers seeking to expand their businesses through new hiring and enhancing the skills of existing workers.

“Experience shows that the best way to help jobseekers is to meet the needs of businesses in our region and

in the state,” said William Villano, Workforce Alliance president and CEO. “By creating this unit, we will be more effective in not only offering services but understanding what employers need.

Lary was a human resources professional for American Express and GE Private Equity. She recently was involved in a $1.5 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Labor that helped 150 people get rehired through on-the-job training grants to employers.

Mark Speranza

SPERANZA JOINS THE DOLCE NORWALK Mark Speranza, a hospitality executive with more than 20 years of experience, was appointed director of sales and marketing at Dolce Norwalk. He will oversee the hotel’s marketing initiatives and maximize sales activities for the hotel.

“I’m excited to be joining Dolce and to be representing my first-ever hotel in Connecticut,” Speranza said. “I’m also delighted to be part of such an exciting project as the Dolce Norwalk concluded a comprehensive renovation just last year.”

Speranza has worked for Millennium Hotels, IHG, Mandarin Oriental and Regent International. Most recently, he was responsible for the grand opening of the William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and launching the Regent Wall Street.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of August 21, 2017 15

2017

CFO OF THE YEAR AWARDS

NAME THE FINANCIAL LEADER WHO KEEPS YOUR BUSINESS BOOMING For the sixth year, the Fairfield County Business Journal and RSM will honor the best financial decision-makers working in Fairfield County.

Find out how these CFOs and financial leaders make the most of business challenges through innovation and transformation.

ELIGIBILITY: The CFO of the Year awards are open to any CFO or counterpart (such as controller, financial director or planner) who has worked a minimum of two years for a public or private company in Fairfield County.

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For more information or questions, call Rebecca Freeman at (914) 358-0757, or email rfreeeman@westfairinc.com.

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BRONZE SPONSORS SUPPORTER

FACTS Blue Linc Construction Inc., contractor for Jennifer Fuchs. Add a foundation to extend the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 60 Davenport Farm Lane East, Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

BPC Green Builders Inc., contractor for Bradley Schwartz, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 86 Indian Rock Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Burr Roofing Siding & Windows Inc., Stratford, contractor for Matthew F. McDonald, et al. Renovate the wood trim, sidewall areas and renovate the window trim on the exterior of an existing single-family residence at 122 Larkspur Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $49,100. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Buxton, Donald K., contractor for Maureen S. Fulton, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 95 Intervale Road, Unit 27, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,100.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Buxton, Donald K., contractor for Gary J. Belmonte, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 95 Intervale Road, Unit 14, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,110. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Casden, Ellis A., Stamford, contractor for self. Replace the items in an existing single-family residence destroyed by a flood at 181 Larkspur Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Catanese, James W., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 2553 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000.

Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Cavdona, Gissela, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Construct a one-car detached garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 206 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed July 31.

Cesar’s Improvement LLC, contractor for Steven Hauptman and Leora Hauptman. Fill an open area in the playroom of an existing single-family residence at 90 Fieldstone Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $24,360.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Chinchilla, Rudy and Rolando Chinchilla, contractor for Antonio Lucero, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 57 Soundview Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Clive, Morgan, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a bathroom to a master bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 171 Vine Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $5,500. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Custom Creations Construction LLC, contractor for Joseph Freitas.

Renovate the bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 384 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $46,865. Filed Aug. 4.

Daniele, Robertino, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a twostory addition, garage, office and renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 96 Dannell Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $192,745. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

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Flagship Custom Homes LLC, contractor for Angela D. Thomas, et al.

Renovate the kitchen, bedroom and bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 169 Idlewood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $221,000.

Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Namco LLC, contractor for Patricia L. Milo, et al. Add an above-ground pool to the property of an existing single-family residence at 966 Westwood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,617. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Fossenkemper, Michael, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen and bedroom in an existing singlefamily residence and add a new porch at 21 Raymond Terrace, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Aug. 3.

Nelson, Jonathan, contractor for Karen J. Dolan. Remove the kitchen cabinets, bathrooms and closets in an existing single-family residence at 5 Palmer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $46,500. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Dattilo, Domenic, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen, bedroom and bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 12 Marvin St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $118,705. Filed Aug. 3.

Home Depot USA Inc., contractor for Howard Lam, et al. Remove and replace the shingles on an existing single-family residence at 122 Gun Club Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,996. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Davis, Tina M., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a master bedroom, bathroom, closet and deck to an existing single-family residence at 68 Davenport Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $55,200. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Horton, Charles, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add an aboveground pool to the property of an existing single-family residence at 45 Heather Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

DeJesus, Joseph, Stamford, contractor for Kenneth Lubash. Build a storage shed on an existing single-family residence at 193 Shelter Rock Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,000.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Kostrzewski, Karol, Norwalk, contractor for James McKenna and Dale McKenna. Convert a deck on the rear of an existing single-family residence at 15 Getner Trail, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Devenney, Brian, Stamford, contractor for self. Upgrade the bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at Redmont Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $98,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Digesu Building Contractors LLC, contractor for Lisa Moser. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 925 Westover Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $62,500.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Digiorgi Roofing & Siding Inc., Beacon Falls, contractor for Debbie Khawsatmi. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 434 Amsterdam Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,505. Filed July 31.

Durrse, Jared, Stamford, contractor for self. Create a front portico on the slab of an existing single-family residence at 41 Sagamore Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $15,140. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

European Workmanship LLC, Stamford, contractor for Paul Barletta, et al. Renovate the bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 87 Ridge Park Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,200. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Ferraro, George, Stamford, contractor for self. Install a garage shed on the slab of an existing single-family residence at 16 Vine Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $6,300. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

FIGURES

Nikolipoulos, Harry, contractor for George Nikolopoulos, et al. Re-side an existing single-family residence at 19 Winter St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Ortiz, Reinaldo, contractor for Mari Ferretti, et al. Open the interior wall in a kitchen in a condominium unit at 91 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 725, Stamford. Estimated cost: $800. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Rigo, Elisabeth A., Stamford, contractor for self. Add three dormers to an existing single-family residence and renovate the kitchen at 37 George St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $86,170.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Robert Lupinsky Painting & Remodeling LLC, contractor for Pawel Urbanik. Convert an illegal three-family dwelling into a two-family house at 65 Pine Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $119,995.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Servido, John F., contractor for Lucy Danziger. Demolish an existing commercial space at 93 Hickory Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,000.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Sunrun Installation Services Inc., contractor for Debra Lofthouse. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 18 Harvard Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Power Home Remodeling Group Inc. LLC, Chester, Pa., contractor for Alma Rice. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 121 Oman Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14,400. Filed July 31.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Sandra D. Herring. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 59 Durant St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $760. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Kupiec, Piotr, contractor for Kjell Forfang, et al. Remodel the two bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 52 Idlewood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $28,050. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Power Home Remodeling Group Inc. LLC, Chester, Pa., contractor for Amy Khawsatmi. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 320 Lakeside Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $18,000.

Filed July 31.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Sarria Marx, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 39 Lindsey Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,022. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Lashkari, Homayoun, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a new kitchen and laundry closet to an existing single-family residence at 56 Four Brooks Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,980. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Prime Tech Construction LLC, contractor for Kokot Jaroslaw. Add a two-car garage with a master suite to an existing single-family residence at 66 Shady Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $451,405. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

TT Woodworking & Remodeling LLC, contractor for Richard Baron, et al. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 36 Alton Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $26,540. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Lasky, Michael, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add walls and doors to divide a loft space in a condominium unit at 39 Maple Tree Ave., Unit 1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,900. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Propersi, Michael T., Norwalk, contractor for self. Remove the sunroom, porch room and storage room on an existing single-family residence and construct a new deck at 1 Rolling Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Weatherite Systems LLC, Naugatuck, contractor for Rudolph Moore. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 165 Polk St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000.

Filed July 31.

Lionetti, Michael, contractor for Shane Kinahan. Add a new hot tub to an existing single-family residence at 105 Pond Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Pucha-Pelaez, Johny, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Re-build the front porch of an existing single-family residence at 458 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $4,700. Filed July 31.

West Construction Corp., contractor for Dean M. Maki, et al. Construct a new single-family residence at 158 Davenport Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1.9 million. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Makiko, Kishida, Norwalk, contractor for self. Raise and elevate a structure on an existing single-family residence at 5 McKendry Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Aug. 3.

Renovationone LLC, contractor for Josefino Sarmiento. Complete the interior renovation of an existing singlefamily residence and add a new kitchen and bathroom at 73 Albin Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $85,000.

Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

Wood Builders Inc., contractor for Michael Stewart. Add a covered porch, expanded kitchen and three bathrooms in an existing singlefamily residence at 4 Hawkins Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $300,000.

Filed Aug. 3.

Melzer, Lianna C., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a second floor to an existing single-family residence with four bedrooms and two bathrooms at 125 Crystal Lake Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $158,535. Filed between July 24 and Aug 4.

Richardson, John E., Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the basement and first floor of an existing single-family residence at 39 Maitland Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $245,785. Filed between July 31 and Aug 4.

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 Barcelona West Hartford LLC, Norwalk. Filed by Glacial Energy of England Inc., Waco, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul, West Hartford. 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 electricity and gas provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $8,957 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FBT-CV17-6065918-S. Filed Aug. 3.

Bene-Fit Healthcare Management LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Clinton Corners LLC, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tamara J. Evans, Fairfield.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make rental payments to the plaintiff for a lease provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $43,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FBT-CV17-6065865-S. Filed Aug. 1.

Coastal Carriers of Connecticut LLC, et al., Ansonia. Filed by Geico, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mazza & Welch, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that they negligently operated a tractor trailer owned by the defendants and struck a vehicle insured by the plaintiff. As a result, the plaintiff has allegedly been forced to pay out insurance costs. The plaintiff claims damages of more than $2,500 but less than $15,000. Case no. FBT-CV176065940-S. Filed Aug. 4.

Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Fairfield County LLC, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Eric Thomas and Brenda Thomas, Bridgeport. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they improperly instructed him to stop taking his anticlotting drug five days prior to his surgery. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered a stroke during his surgery and awoke in the recovery room with no motor function. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain. Case no.

FBT-CV17-6065924-S. Filed Aug. 3.

Gilbane Building Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Maria Morales, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael P. Foley Jr., Cheshire. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a broken curb 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. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no.

FBT-CV17-6065943-S. Filed Aug. 4.

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FACTS Government Employees Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Brandi Lipinsky, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Dana P. Lonergan, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV17-6065930-S. Filed Aug. 4.

Inspiration Unlimited LLC, et al., Weston. Filed by Timothy Gray, Brooklyn, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Aldrich & Aldrich, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this assault and battery suit against the defendants alleging that their employees assaulted him and pushed him to the ground while he was attending a concert for which he had purchased a ticket. As a result, the plaintiff allegedly sustained fractured teeth and a concussion. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs and such other equitable relief as this court may deem appropriate. Case no.

FBT-CV17-6065870-S. Filed Aug. 1.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed

by Luz Amaya, Westport. 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, 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-CV17-6065896-S. Filed Aug. 2.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Berkshire Lighting Gallery Inc., et al., New Milford. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank NA, Phoenix, Ariz. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit agreement provided.

The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $64,609 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment.

The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. DBD-CV176022959-S. Filed Aug. 4.

DP39 LLC, et al., Wethersfield. Filed

by Phyllis Moschetti, Brewster, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alan Barry Center for Law and Justice LLC, Danbury.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a pot hole 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 inspect their premises to ensure it was in a safe condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. DBD-CV176022952-S. Filed Aug. 4.

Geico Indemnity Co., Hartford.

Filed by Darrell Priar, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. 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. DBD-CV176022960-S. Filed Aug. 4.

Pulcinella LLC, et al., Brookfield.

Filed by Elite Electrical Enterprises Inc., Pawling, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berlandi Nussbaum & Reitzas LLP, Pawling, N.Y. 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 electrical design and installation provided.

The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $10,930 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment.

The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorneys’ fees and court costs. Case no. DBD-CV17-6022940-S. Filed Aug. 2.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Busch, Dorothy C., et al., Norwalk.

Appointed committee: Nicholas W. Vitti Jr., Norwalk. Property: 26 W. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $246,433. Docket no. FST-CV-16-6027690-S. Filed July 26.

Cushing, Pam, et al., Norwalk. Appointed committee: Knopf, Gerald S., Norwalk. Property: 11 Rome St., Norwalk. Amount: $243,000. Docket no.

FST-CV-16-6029066-S. Filed July 18.

Nelson, Olof S., et al., Fairfield. Appointed committee: Mark W. Klein, Fairfield. Property: 1170 Hulls Farm Road, Fairfield. Amount: $3.8 million.

Docket no. FBT-CV-15-6049114-S. Filed July 28.

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3 Camp Street LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Grzegorz Augustyniak and Aneta Augustyniak, Norwalk. Property: 3 Camp St., Norwalk. Amount: $273,750.

Filed Aug. 1.

332 Tunxis Hill Road LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Beatrice D. Steeneck, Fairfield. Property: 332 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed July 28.

51B Walnut Hill Road LLC, Bethel.

Seller: Carol S. Anderson and Robin Kennedy, Thousand Oaks, Calif. Property: 51B Walnut Hill Road, Bethel.

Amount: $200,000. Filed July 18.

Codfish Hill Construction LLC, Bethel. Seller: Daniel E. Casagrande, Danbury. Property: 60 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel. Amount: $85,000. Filed July 27.

Demsa International Hair Solution LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: 251 Main Street LLC, Weston. Property: Main Street, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million.

Filed Aug. 1.

Insource East Properties Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y. Seller: Deutsche Bank Trust Co., Coppell, Texas. Property: 18 Comstock Hill Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $312,375. Filed Aug. 1.

National Residential Nominee Services Inc. Plano, Texas. Seller: Gregory Downes and Christi Downes, Westport. Property: 27 Grassy Plains Road, Westport. Amount: $1.5 million.

Filed Aug. 4.

Sara Realty LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Nicholas E. Rosa Jr. and Nicholas E. Rosa III, Norwalk. Property: 18 Prospect St., Unit B-11, Norwalk. Amount: $128,000. Filed Aug. 4.

RESIDENTIAL Abrams, Ewa and Jason Abrams, Great Neck, N.Y. Seller: Douglas M. Gottlieb and Angela D. Gottlieb, Westport. Property: 27 Pequot Trail, Westport. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Aug. 4.

Adeymo, Olajumoke and Adeyinka Adeyemo, Bethel. Seller: MRE Properties LLC, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. Property: 28 Fleetwood Ave., Bethel. Amount: $405,000. Filed Aug. 1.

Anderson-Walcott, Jennifer M. and Isaac J. Walcott, Norwalk. Seller: Geremias Bonilla and Maria Ramos, Norwalk. Property: 3 Country Club Road, Norwalk. Amount: $450,000.

Filed Aug. 4.

Andrews, Nigel D. T., Westport.

Seller: Darius Shey and Azlina Shey, Westport. Property: 52 Long Lots Road, Westport. Amount: $1.5 million.

Filed Aug. 4.

Baker, Jennifer S. and Daniel T. McMullen, Darien. Seller: Russell R. MacDonnell, Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 10 Woodland Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $5.8 million. Filed Aug. 4.

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FIGURES Barreto, Barros, Jacqueline Didier and Francisco De Barros Barreto, Westport. Seller: Mattera Construction 6 Evans Court LLC, Westport. Property: 6 Evans Court, Westport. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed July 28.

Barrett, Matthew J., Fairfield. Seller: Christine Staltaro, Fairfield. Property: 19 Barn Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed July 27.

Barth, Xenia and Michael Lean, West Hartford. Seller: Russell E. Lobsenz and Amanda R. Seidler, Westport. Property: 66 Bayberry Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed July 25.

Basile, Barbara J. and Michael R. Basile, Tarrytown, N.Y. Seller: Eric T. Larson and Erica Larson, Bethel.

Property: 19 Sunny Acres Road, Bethel. Amount: $332,000. Filed July 14.

Bazile, Dione and Anthony L. Bazile, Westport. Seller: Stephen Albrecht and Kathryn Albrecht, Westport. Property: 7 Crooked Mile Road, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed July 26.

Beckman, Leah, Darien. Seller: Richard A. Harrington and Mary B. Harrington, Norwalk. Property: 105 Sunrise Hill Road, Unit 46, Norwalk.

Amount: $325,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Bhatia, Komal and Manish Chabra, Stamford. Seller: Bethel Woods LLC, Bethel. Property: 6 Forest Way, Unit 17, Bethel. Amount: $405,000.

Filed July 31.

Bloom, Nancy Z. and N. David Bloom, Westport. Seller: Jean M. Hill, Westport. Property: 57 Whitney Glen, Westport. Amount: $499,000. Filed July 31.

Borgelt, Andrea S. and Richard H. Borgelt, Somers, N.Y. Seller: Michael J. Perrone and Dorothy K. Perrone, Brookfield. Property: 30 Lawrence Ave., Unit 2003, Bethel. Amount: $318,000. Filed July 17.

Bottinger, Josephine J. and William J. Bottinger, Wilton. Seller: Robert A. Moore, Newtown. Property: 114 Great Hill Drive, Unit 154, Bethel.

Amount: $449,000. Filed July 17.

Brachle, Lindsay G. and Jonathon A. Brachle, New York, N.Y. Seller: SIR-25 Long Lots Lane LLC, Westport.

Property: Lot 19, Map 1626, Westport.

Amount: $1.8 million. Filed July 31.

Brasek, Elizabeth K. and Thomas P. Brasek, Wilmette, Ill. Seller: Brian A. Cleary and Kerry M. Cleary, Bethel.

Property: 24 Kristy Drive, Bethel.

Amount: $500,000. Filed Aug. 1.

Bulis, Mary Jean and Eric J. Bulis, Hoboken, N.J. Seller: Riverstone TC LLC, Greenwich. Property: 69 Riverdale Ave., Unit 603, Greenwich.

Amount: $950,000. Filed July 19.

Bulluss, Jennifer M. and Joshua A. Cohen, Danbury. Seller: Jason W. Gill, Bethel. Property: 31 Payne Road, Bethel. Amount: $300,000. Filed July 5.

Burns, Donna and Jeffrey Burns, Watertown. Seller: Ramzi Ghannan and Stephanie Ghannan, Bethel.

Property: 16 Far Horizon Drive, Bethel. Amount: $450,000. Filed July 17.

Caradonna, Stephanie M., Danbury. Seller: Jennifer L. Schmidt, Bethel. Property: 45A Plumtrees Road, Bethel. Amount: $195,000. Filed July 25.

Carey, Colleen and Eamon Griffin, Bridgeport. Seller: Barbara B. Boston, Fairfield. Property: 60 Dorking Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $562,000. Filed July 27.

Casares, Raul A., Bethel. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 32 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel. Amount: $260,000.

Filed July 31.

Casteldi, Matthew, Wilton. Seller: David J. Billick and Melinda K. Meyer, Bethel. Property: 3 Dittmar Road, Bethel. Amount: $325,400. Filed Aug. 1.

Channell, Victoria F. and William N. Channell Jr., Fairfield. Seller: Glenn R. Cusano and Christa L. Cusano, Fairfield. Property: 254 Lucille Street North, Fairfield. Amount: $1 million. Filed July 28.

Conoscenti, Cristin and Stephen Conoscenti, Norwalk. Seller: Andrew C. Starr, Norwalk. Property: 273 Sunrise Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $273,000. Filed Aug. 1.

Corona Jr., Anthony J., Bethel.

Seller: Alan J. Palermo and Christina Maschke, New Milford. Property: 14 Codfish Hill Road Extension, Bethel.

Amount: $245,000. Filed July 18.

Cox, Brian J., Bethel. Seller: Alina J. Petroni, Bethel. Property: 8 Sunset Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $407,000.

Filed July 6.

Cox, Deborah, Bethel. Seller: Przemyslaw Kaplan, Stamford. Property: 29 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel. Amount: $225,000. Filed July 17.

Datz, Gabor, Norwalk. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 31 Ryan Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $165,375. Filed Aug. 3.

Depompeis, Michael, Carmel, N.Y. Seller: Diane Merritt, Norwalk. Property: 25 and 27 Granite Drive, Bethel.

Amount: $349,500. Filed Aug. 2.

Desir, Patrick, Norwalk. Seller: Zheng Fairfield LLC, Milford. Property: 685 Norman St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $227,500. Filed July 21.

DiGennaro, Jeanne H. and Philip J. DiGennaro, Greenwich. Seller: Robert Perler, Greenwich. Property: Unit 204 of River West Condominium At The Mill, Greenwich. Amount: $729,000. Filed July 17.

DiRosa, Claudia and Christopher R. Strailman, New York, N.Y. Seller: Nancie L. Porter, Wilton. Property: Lot 35, Map 348, Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Filed Aug. 3.

Erway, Genna M. and Christopher P. Erway Jr., Norwalk. Seller: Jason Newport and Abigail Newport, Norwalk. Property: Lot 1, Map of River Falls, Norwalk. Amount: $650,000.

Filed Aug. 1.

Flinn, Sheila A. and Mark A. Flinn, Westport. Seller: Linda A. Carper, Westport. Property: 228 Bayberry Lane, Westport. Amount: $750,000.

Filed Aug. 1.

Galvan-Henkin, Anita, Westport.

Seller: Ronald A. Henkin and Anita Galvan-Henkin, Westport. Property: 4 Todds Way, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed July 24.

Getman, Chris, Provincetown, Mass.

Seller: Daniel H. Sullivan, Westport.

Property: 3 Northgate Circle, Westport. Amount: $400,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Greenberg, Katherine and Scott M. Greenberg, Monroe. Seller: Jason Monteiro and Monica Monteiro, Fairfield. Property: 19 Mailands Road, Fairfield. Amount: $772,500. Filed July 28.

Guhl, Diane, Bethel. Seller: RMS Bethel LLC, Bethel. Property: Unit 401 of Copper Square Condominium, Bethel. Amount: $309,900. Filed July 21.

Hawaux, Rita E. and Andre J. Hawaux, Westport. Seller: Howard F. Greene and Joyce K. Greene, Westport. Property: Lot 4, Map 7617, Westport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Aug. 4.

Helms, Jacqueline N. and Nicholas C. Helms, Bethel. Seller: Hilary C. Gurdon, Newtown. Property: 11 Oven Rock Road, Bethel. Amount: $245,000. Filed July 13.

Hunt, Sharon M. and Warren M. Hunt, Ridgefield. Seller: Sharmilee A. Prasade and Ajinkya P. Shirgaonkar, Bethel. Property: 15 Old Lookout Way, Bethel. Amount: $525,000. Filed July 20.

Johnson, Esneda, Shoreham, N.J. Seller: Cathleen Sortino and Myles Ridder, Norwalk. Property: 70 Rowayton Woods Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $225,000. Filed Aug. 1.

Jones, Merrin Rae Kramer and Gabriel Thomas Jones, Westport.

Seller: Oliver J. Wilson and Brooke E. Wilson, Westport. Property: Lot 1, Map 5357, Westport. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Aug. 2.

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Jurgensen, Jennifer and Keith Jurgensen, Bethel. Seller: Robert A. Flanagan, Bethel. Property: 21 Spring Hill Lane, Bethel. Amount: $402,500.

Filed July 17.

McDevitt, Kerrie Jean and Richard Torres, Westport. Seller: Daniel H. Bley, Westport. Property: 11 Sturges Commons, Westport. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed July 26.

Sherman, Cathleen and Leonard Sherman, Fairfield. Seller: Roland A. Wauthier, Norwalk. Property: Lot 6, Map 6359, Norwalk. Amount: $618,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Zitter, Amy and Eric Zitter, Sanford, Fla. Seller: Eric D. Lambrecht and Stephanie V. Lambrecht, Westport.

Property: 106 Easton Road, Westport.

Amount: $2 million. Filed July 31.

Valenton, Mellycar, et al. Creditor: Finance of America Mortgage LLC, Virginia Beach, Va. Property: 36 Ferris Ave., Unit 1, Norwalk. Delinquent common charges. Filed July 17.

Kane, Florence and Michael Mraz, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Edward A. Klinga Jr. and Carmela L. Klinga, Westport.

Property: 39 Kings Highway North, Westport. Amount: $622,000. Filed July 28.

McKenna, Joseph, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Daniel E. Casagrande, Bethel.

Property: 58 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel.

Amount: $270,000. Filed July 19.

Shields, Leila and Nicholas M. Shields, Westport. Seller: Diana Bowes, Westport. Property: 100 Imperial Ave., Westport. Amount: $2.4 million.

Filed July 25.

Zografos, Nikolas and Bronwyn Cousins, Westport. Seller: Gregory T. Tanner and Hilary D. Tanner, Westport. Property: 10 Forest Drive, Westport. Amount: $960,000. Filed Aug. 3.

Wellner, Eileen, et al. Creditor: Bronson Road LLC, Fairfield. Property: 1845 Bronson Road, Fairfield.

Mortgage default. Filed July 24.

Kaplan, Aaron, Bethel. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 3 Oak Ridge Road, Bethel. Amount: $242,010. Filed Aug. 1.

Kaplon, Przemyslaw, Stamford.

Seller: George E. Schmitt and Mary Schmitt, Bethel. Property: 29 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel. Amount: $155,000.

Filed July 13.

Karwowski, Robert, Norwalk.

Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 10 Christy St., Norwalk. Amount: $272,000. Filed Aug. 1.

Kenez, Sharon A., Ernest S. Kenez Jr. and Robert E. Kenez, Norwalk.

Seller: CDR LLC, Norwalk. Property: 9 Peter St., Norwalk. Amount: $700,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Khuth, Chanene K. and Erin M. Khuth, Redding. Seller: Stephen Michael Staysniak and Brianne Elise Staysniak, Bethel. Property: 5 Budd Drive, Bethel. Amount: $276,000.

Filed July 19.

Lee, Hannah, Newtown. Seller: Sallie L. Kohler, Danbury. Property: 12 Bainbridge Blvd., Unit 4303, Bethel.

Amount: $320,000. Filed July 31.

Levy, Michele D., Brookfield. Seller: Adam Cefaloni, Bethel. Property: 609 Lexington Blvd., Unit 1709, Bethel.

Amount: $162,500. Filed July 24.

Lewis, Wilford, Redding. Seller: Theresa A. Sarsorito and Anthony Sarsorito, Carmel, N.Y. Property: 65 Sunset Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $315,000.

Filed July 28.

Linnett, Rachel and James Linnett, Westport. Seller: Eric Dusch, Westport. Property: 2 Moss Ledge Road, Westport. Amount: $2.3 million.

Filed July 28.

Lockwood, Chikako S. and Rodney H. Lockwood, Palantine, Ill. Seller: Faisal Sheikh, Bethel. Property: 13 Sky Edge Lane, Bethel. Amount: $270,000. Filed July 26.

Lott, Richard James Huntley, Westport. Seller: Alexander I. Carpenter and Adrienne Patrice Guedes Daibert, Westport. Property: 15 Darbrook Road, Westport. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Aug. 1.

Lourie, Alexei, Oxford. Seller: General Real Estate Holdings LLC, Danbury. Property: 11 Ildlewood Road, Unit 140, Bethel. Amount: $168,500.

Filed July 31.

Melendez, Jose E., Norwalk. Seller: Jose Chuco and Francisco Chuco, Norwalk. Property: 47 Prospect St., Unit 47P, Norwalk. Amount: $153,000.

Filed Aug. 2.

Slomich, Noelle and Mordecai Slomich, New York, N.Y. Seller: Alice E. Burd, Westport. Property: 19 Wedgewood Road, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed July 31.

Miele, Monica B. and Frank M. Miele, Westport. Seller: Mohamed Abdelsadek and Nancy S. Mahmoud, Westport. Property: 3 Baywood Lane, Westport. Amount: $915,000. Filed July 24.

Sommerer, Erich J., Seller: David P. Taylor Sr. Taylor, Bethel. Property: Drive, Bethel. Amount: Filed July 25.

Mobley, Nicole W. and Robert A. Mobley, Norwalk. Seller: Annalise M. Tapia, Norwalk. Property: 33 Comstock Hill Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $540,000. Filed Aug. 3.

Sosman, Jodi M. and Paul M. Sosman, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Placid Lake LLC, New York, N.Y. Property: Lake Placid Lane, Westport. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Aug. 1.

Monroy, Nancy and Marco A. Monroy, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Robert J. Zimmerman and Karen Zimmerman, Bethel. Property: 5 Long Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $380,000. Filed July 10.

Spencer, Ronald, Norwalk. Seller: Thomas Sinnis, Norwalk. Property: 36 Maher Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $340,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Muzzio-Martins, Gabriela and Zulmira Muzzio, Bethel. Seller: Deborah Zue Cox, Bethel. Property: 159 Chestnut Ridge Road, Bethel. Amount: $309,278. Filed July 17.

Mwambulukutu and Marta Mwarmbulukutu, Fairfield. Seller: William N. Channell Jr. and Victoria F. Channell, Fairfield. Property: Lot 2, Map 261, Fairfield. Amount: $585,000.

Filed July 28.

Parles, Richard, Greenwich. Seller: Toll CT II LP, Danbury. Property: 18 Great Hill Drive, Bethel. Amount: $499,995. Filed July 26.

Powers, Helen R., Wilton. Seller: Julie B. Overland, Norwalk. Property: 708 Foxboro Drive, Unit 708, Norwalk. Amount: $387,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Rachel Rothman-Cohen, Arlene and Adam J. Cohen, Westport. Seller: Anthony D. Bowers and Cynthia L. Bowers, Westport. Property: 12 Rayfield Road, Westport. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed July 27.

Robinson, Cecilia and Scott Robinson, Westport. Seller: National Residential Nominee Services Inc. Plano, Texas. Property: 27 Grassy Plains Road, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Aug. 4.

Rose, Charles Harlan, Bethel. Seller: Edward B. Roloff, Bethel. Property: 41 Eagle Rock Hill, Unit 162, Bethel.

Amount: $118,000. Filed July 11.

Sakhamuri, Saranya and Venkateswara R. Daggupati, Bethel.

Seller: Peter Gwilym and Leslie Gwilym, Bethel. Property: 16 Jacobs Lane, Bethel. Amount: $585,000. Filed July 31.

Ridgefield. and Laura 5 Midway $230,000.

Steeneck, Sherri, Fairfield. Seller: Beatrice D. Steeneck, Fairfield. Property: 75 Parkway, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed July 28.

Stilwell, Lindsay J. and Zachary Brusko, Ridgefield. Seller: Joel Ratner and Nancy Ratner, Bethel. Property: 17 Katrina Circle, Bethel. Amount: $460,000. Filed July 19.

Tofel, Clifford J., Westport. Seller: Joshua Francis and Colleen M. Francis, Westport. Property: 16 Fairport Drive, Westport. Amount: $729,000.

Filed July 27.

Vindiola, Shannon S. and George A. Vindiola, Westport. Seller: Joseph Mark Valeski, Westport. Property: 61 Kings Highway South, Westport.

Amount: $425,000. Filed July 26.

Ward, Paul Jason, Norwalk. Seller: Nancy O. Malley, Westport. Property: 7 Broad St., Westport. Amount: $985,000. Filed Aug. 3.

Weitzman, Harriet and Leslie L. Wolf, Westport. Seller: Elizabeth M. Sacksteder and Peter C. Sacksteder, Westport. Property: 54 Whitney Glen Drive, Westport. Amount: $410,000.

Filed July 31.

Whitlock, Jaya and Tammie Whitlock, Bethel. Seller: Mary K. Finaldi, Bethel. Property: 15 Elgin Ave., Bethel.

Amount: $290,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Wu, Zhuoran and Yaoyu Zhao, Ridgefield. Seller: Elizabeth Guerin, Bethel. Property: 8 Chipmunk Terrace, Unit 21, Bethel. Amount: $144,900. Filed July 26.

FORECLOSURES Ainley, Christopher W., et al. Creditor: Nutmeg Financial Credit Union, New Britain. Property: 50 Taylor Ave., Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed July 24.

Delphin, Guy-Max, et al. Creditor: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 25 Island Way, Westport. Mortgage default. Filed July 25.

Wilson, Carole A., et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 55 Orchard Hill Drive, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed July 24.

Wyant, Diana Phelps, et al. Creditor: Astoria Bank, Astoria, N.Y. Property: Lot 4, Map 3418, Westport. Mortgage default. Filed July 24.

JUDGMENTS

Genestra, Catherine, et al., Norwalk. $180 in favor of Urgent Care Center LLP, North Haven, by Eric H. Opin, Milford. Property: 69 Lincoln Avenue Extension, Norwalk. Filed July 25.

Gussen, Kathryn, Fairfield. $986 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif.,

by London & London, Newington.

Property: 101 Robert Lane, Fairfield.

Filed Aug. 3.

Heitz, Gail, Westport. $5,248 in favor of Daniel Margolick, Stamford, by Ignal, Napolitano & Shapiro PC, Bridgeport. Property: Lot C, Map 5607, Westport. Filed Aug. 4.

Kish, Marilyn, Norwalk. $1,402 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 5 Orlando Place, Norwalk. Filed Aug. 1.

Durham, James R., et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dunham, N.C. Property: 83 Deer Hill Ave., Norwalk. Delinquent common charges. Filed July 19.

All Out Entertainment, et al., Bethel. $5,107 in favor of City Line Distributors Inc., West Haven, by Crosby Law Firm LLC, Guilford. Property: 20 Spring Hill Lane, Bethel. Filed July 13.

Klein, Lynn B., Bethel. $1,660 in favor of Petro Inc., Woodbury, N.Y., by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 57 Putnam Park Road, Bethel. Filed July 24.

Eks LLC, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 880886 Hancock Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed July 20.

Bailey, Jonathan, Fairfield. $15,470 in favor of Misha Alsalem, London, England, by Abraham M. Hoffmann, Trumbull. Property: 418 Harbor Road, Fairfield. Filed July 27.

Lawrence, Gwendolyn, Norwalk. $3,184 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 15 Madison St., Unit H9, Norwalk. Filed Aug. 3.

Beardsley, Judeth, Norwalk. $6,488 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 1 Dewal Drive, Norwalk.

Filed July 28.

Lewis, Maureen, Norwalk. $135 in favor of Urgent Care Center LLP, North Haven, by Eric H. Opin, Milford.

Property: 16 Woodchuck Court, Norwalk. Filed July 25.

Elfakhrany, Nancy, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio.

Property: 129 Birdsey St., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed July 20.

Habeck, Kari E. Hulgaard, et al.

Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 38 Natureview Trail, Unit 7, Bethel. Delinquent common charges. Filed July 28.

Lihv, Andreas C. and Cecilia M. Lihv, et al. Creditor: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 14 Scott St., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 1.

Olschan, Phyllis G., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 78 Codfish Hill Road, Bethel.

Mortgage default. Filed July 26.

Pardo, Wilmer, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Coppell, Texas. Property: 20 Westview Drive, Bethel. Mortgage default.

Filed July 31.

Slowley, Winston, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio.

Property: 126-128 N. Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed July 18.

Soto, Nilka, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 50 Beecher St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 18.

Taylor, William Edward, et al.

Creditor: Bank of America NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 31 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed July 5.

Beit Cheverim Synagogue of Westport Inc., Westport. $3,500 in favor of the town of Westport, by Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC, Westport. Property: 85 Post Road, Westport. Filed July 26.

Chizmadia, Kelly, Fairfield. $2,076 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 458 Uniquowa Road, Fairfield. Filed Aug. 3.

Clarke-Patrick, Sandra, Bridgeport. $7,801 in favor of Maya Murphy PC, Westport, by Maya Murphy PC, Westport. Property: 45 Beachview Ave., Bridgeport. Filed July 20.

Clarke-Patrick, Sandra, Bridgeport. $7,801 in favor of Maya Murphy PC, Westport, by Maya Murphy PC, Westport. Property: 47 Beachview Ave., Bridgeport. Filed July 20.

Davenport, Jeffrey, Bethel. $880 in favor of Western Connecticut Imaging, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 7 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel. Filed July 26.

DiCamillo, Crescent, Norwalk. $1,115 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 2 Ambler Drive, Norwalk. Filed July 26.

Maynard, Kristen, Fairfield. $3,659 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 116 Old Spring Road, Fairfield. Filed Aug. 3.

Maynard, Kristen, Fairfield. $2,027 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 116 Old Spring Road, Fairfield. Filed Aug. 3.

McGarty, Donna, Norwalk. $817 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 44 Ward St., Norwalk. Filed July 28.

McNichols, James M., Norwalk. $10,817 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 6 Elliott St., Norwalk. Filed July 24.

Moran, Jonathan T., Bethel. $600 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 222 Old Hawleyville Road, Bethel.

Filed July 26.

Peoples, Robert, Norwalk. $12,792 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 2 Hudson St., Norwalk. Filed July 26.

Saddler, Fritz-Roy, Norwalk. $1,300 in favor of Petro Inc., Woodbury, N.Y.,

by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 29 MacIntosh Road, Norwalk.

Filed July 26.

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FACTS Santarelli, Nicholas, Bethel. $439 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 52 Whippoorwill Road, Bethel. Filed July 26.

Scully, Matthew D., Norwalk. $1,780 in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 31 County St., Norwalk. Filed July 25.

Thompson, James M., Norwalk. $572 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 375 Newtown Ave., Norwalk. Filed July 18.

Tilley, Jimmie, Norwalk. $1,757 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 116 Lexington Ave., Norwalk. Filed July 28.

Weston, Stanley, Bethel. $6,201 in favor of AT&T Inc., by Marcarelli-Naizby Law Firm, Madison. Property: 37 Shelley Road, Bethel. Filed July 5.

Williams, Nicole, Norwalk. $1,011 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 51 Grandview Ave., Norwalk. Filed July 26.

Winckler, Nicole, Fairfield. $3,212 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 44 Second St., Fairfield. Filed Aug. 3.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Canevari, Maria and Tysen Canevari, 34 Esquire Road, Norwalk. $46,632, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed Aug. 1.

Cloud Surf LLC, 101 Robert Lane, Fairfield. $55,175, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 1.

Coppola, Richard V., 62 Riverside Ave., Second floor, Westport. $18,280, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 24.

Corridon, Rita M. and Christopher J. Corridon, 1 Rippling Brook Lane, Westport. $283,954, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 24.

Create-A-Scape Garden & Maintenance LLC, 31 Taylor Ave., Unit 1, Norwalk. $21,498, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 1.

Fast, Thomas J., 1 N. Water St., Unit 301, Norwalk. $278,388, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 26.

Flowers, Ada, 25 DeForest Ave., Bridgeport. $17,037, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Jimenez, Rudy, 22 Lawrence St., Norwalk. $35,323, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Kenneth Epstein DDSPC, 320 Kings Highway East, Fairfield. $1,877, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 1.

Kolade, Christina and Ebenezer Kolade, 38 Crawford Road, Westport. $168,036, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 24.

Leles, Jose Valdivino, 6 Aiken St., First floor, Norwalk. $142,920, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 18.

Massimo Tobacco, 292 Nichols Ave., Stratford. $12,334, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 25.

Mercede, Arlene, 164 Spyglass Lane, Fairfield. $319,561, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Monroe, Michael C., 189 Newtown Ave., Norwalk. $69,906, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Parisi, Anthony J., 260 W. Cedar St., Norwalk. $50,901, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

S L Walczak LLC, 70 New Canaan Ave., Suite 2, Norwalk. $9,732, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed July 18.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-RELEASED Environmental Care LLC, 15 Greenfarms Road, Westport. $7,410, U.S. return of partnership income.

Filed July 31.

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Ornato, Marcia A. and Michael H. Ornato, 20 Red Oak Lane, Norwalk. $23,049, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed Aug. 1.

Urbanovych, Andriy, 24 Appletree Lane, Norwalk. $33,210, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 17.

Uva, Roberto, 41 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk. $3,986, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 17.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED 301 Riverside Westport LLC, Westport. Filed by Rexel Inc., Hartford, by Troy Sadler. Property: 61 Wilton Road, Westport. Amount: $34,541. Filed July 25.

Bartels, Anja J. and Guido R. Bartels, Westport. Filed by A-Quik Pick Crane Services Inc., Derby, by Scott Schrade. Property: 74 Bulkley Avenue North, Westport. Amount: $3,364.

Filed July 25.

French Post Road East DE LLC, Stamford. Filed by Custom Millcraft, Fairfield, Ohio, by Jody Corbett. Property: 500 Post Road East, Westport.

Amount: $303,424. Filed Aug. 1.

Ghandi, Rushad, Norwalk. Filed by Christopher Baskay, Norwalk, by self.

Property: Lot 14, Map 8148, Norwalk.

Amount: $4,500. Filed Aug. 2.

Klaff, Jillian, Westport. Filed by Juk1 Painting Corp., Milford, by Vladimir Jukl. Property: 2 Mortar Rock Road, Westport. Amount: $8,195. Filed Aug. 3.

Espinal, Carlos, 2 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. $183,402, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 25.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-RELEASED

Kerins, Sivan and Stephen Kerins, 202 Rowayton Woods Drive, Norwalk. $29,744, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed July 24.

Kahn, Betsy P. and Daniel E. Kahn, Westport. Released by Master Service Home Improvement LLC, Stamford,

by Juan Garcia. Property: 9 Norwalk Ave., Westport. Amount: $22,918. Filed Aug. 1.

Kerins, Sivan and Stephen Kerins, 202 Rowayton Woods Drive, Norwalk. $11,704, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed July 24.

Kerins, Stephen, 202 Rowayton Woods Drive, Norwalk. $38,830, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 24.

Lukes Auto Body Inc., 104 W. Cedar St., Norwalk. $2,957, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed July 17.

Lukes Auto Body Inc., 104 W. Cedar St., Norwalk. $11,407, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed July 24.

Machette, Elizabeth and Mark Machette, 22 Flicker Lane, Norwalk. $34,588, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed July 17.

LIS PENDENS 578 LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 578 Hallett St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owner of the premise and obtain possession of the premises on lien. Filed July 21.

Carvajal, Juan, et al., Norwalk. Filed

by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 19 Newfield St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $325,600, dated March 2010. Filed July 14.

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FIGURES Clarke, Delroy, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 682-684 Norman St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $304,000, dated November 2008. Filed July 20.

Filomena, Kevin K., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 45 Jourmire Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $141,690, dated March 2010. Filed July 20.

Jones, Gillian A., et al., Westport.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 68 North Ave., Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.5 million, dated July 2007. Filed July 31.

Kittredge, Carol A., et al., Norwalk.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for CIT Bank NA. Property: 33 Ellen St., Norwalk.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $544,185, dated November 2006. Filed July 21.

Little Jr., Raleigh, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport.

Property: 62 Sherman St., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the property. Filed July 21.

Lors, Ketty, et al., Norwalk. Filed

by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: Grove Street, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $300,000, dated January 2008. Filed July 31.

Luke, James, et al., Norwalk. Filed

by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 7 N. Seir Hill Road, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $230,000, dated September 2000.

Filed Aug. 3.

Martin, Florence M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 146-148 Main St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owner of the premise and obtain possession of the premises on lien. Filed July 21.

Matthews, Raymond, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 120-122 Park Terrace, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owner of the premise and obtain possession of the premises on lien. Filed July 21.

Mays, Robert, et al., Norwalk. Filed

by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for E*Trade Bank. Property: 361 Wilton Road, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $616,000, dated May 2006. Filed July 25.

Stroman, Aleana, et al., Norwalk.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 137 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $285,000, dated February 2006. Filed July 11.

Olson, Peter S., Bethel. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Provident Funding Associates LP, Santa Rosa, Calif. Property: 94 Chestnut St., Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $270,000, dated September 2003.

Filed July 28.

Susana, Randy W., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 6 Ocean View Ave., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $461,487, dated July 2012. Filed July 21.

Palacios, Jose E., et al., Bethel. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 58 Whippoorwill Road, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $400,000, dated October 2006. Filed July 26.

Tejada, Antonio, Bridgeport. Filed

by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 1630 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $284,000, dated August 2005. Filed July 19.

Parisi, Anthony J., et al., Norwalk.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for GE Employees Federal Credit Union. Property: 260 W. Cedar St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $456,000, dated June 2014. Filed July 12.

Telo, Stevenson, et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Goldman, Gruder & Woods LLC, Norwalk, for Hillcrest Common Condominium Associates Inc., Norwalk. Property: 309 Ely Ave., Unit 1E, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the property. Filed July 13.

Preciado, Diana Carolina, et al., Norwalk. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 30 Stonecrop North, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $428,000, dated August 2005. Filed July 14.

Ruemmele, Luz, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for The Bridgeport Wilmot Apartments Inc., Bridgeport.

Property: 785 Connecticut Ave., Apt. 2, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the property. Filed July 21.

Rutter, Brian, et al., Westport. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Astoria Bank, Astoria, N.Y. Property: 5 Wendy Lane, Westport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $940,000, dated October 2005. Filed Aug. 4.

Sarno, Dagmar, et al., Fairfield.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Cit Bank NA. Property: 245 Reid St., Fairfield.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $544,185, dated November 2006. Filed July 28.

Shay, Tara L., et al., Fairfield. Filed

by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 229 Alberta St., Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $280,000, dated October 2005. Filed July 25.

The Man Properties LLC, et al., Bethel. Filed by Neubert, Pepe & Monteith PC, New Haven, for Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 1 and 3 Front St., Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $387,600, dated January 2005. Filed July 12.

Waite, Robin, et al., Norwalk. Filed

by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Highpoint Condominium Association Inc., Norwalk. Property: Unit C-5 of Highpoint Condominium, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the property. Filed July 18.

MORTGAGES 134 Overlook Avenue LLC, Fairfield, by David M. Greenberg. Lender: D2X LLC, Kiawah Island, S.C. Property: 134 Overlook Ave., Fairfield.

Amount: $412,000. Filed Aug. 3.

15 Berkshire Blvd LLC, Bethel, by Roy E. Steiner. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 15 Berkshire Blvd., Bethel. Amount: $1 million.

Filed July 31.

17-23 Berkshire Boulevard LLC, Bethel, by Roy E. Steiner. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury.

Property: 23 Berkshire Blvd., Bethel.

Amount: $1 million. Filed July 31.

29 Mallard Drive LLCX, New York, N.Y., by Susan F. Senneff. Lender: Stormfield Capital Funding I LLC, Southport. Property: 29 Mallard Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $100,000.

Filed July 18.

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FACTS 296 Round Hill Road LLC, Greenwich, by Annette Perry. Lender: E Capital Funding LLC, Elmhurst, N.Y. Property: 296 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million.

Filed July 20.

Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield,

by Donald C. Sturges. Lender: 265 Main Street LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 319 Flax Hill Road and 2 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $350,000. Filed July 13.

2M Redevelopment Group LLC, Bridgeport, by Michael P. Burdo.

Lender: Mark A. Garamella, Shelton.

Property: 256 Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $140,000. Filed July 19.

The Birchwood Country Club Inc., by Spencer Brown. Lender: Bank of America NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: West State Street, Map 2064, Westport. Amount: $5.5 million.

Filed Aug. 4.

3 Berkshire Blvd LLC, Bethel, by Gregory L. Steiner. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 3 Berkshire Blvd., Bethel. Amount: $3 million. Filed July 24.

42 Wilton Avenue LLC, Norwalk,

by Ludovico V. Iacono. Lender: Dunlop Realty LLC, Norwalk. Property: 42 Wilton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $425,000. Filed July 17.

Bethel Woods LLC, Bethel, by Nathan Kahn. Lender: Neil Mermelstein, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: Unit 23 of Bethel Woods, Bethel. Amount: $63,563. Filed Aug. 2.

BPC Capital Management VI LLC, South Salem, N.Y., Stamford, by Bradford P. Craighead. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 8 Lewis St., Norwalk. Amount: $708,000. Filed July 19.

Christon Family LLC, Southport,

by Christine Gould. Lender: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 79 S. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Aug. 1.

CT Foreclosure Signs LLC, Stamford, by Ermina Bojadzic. Lender: Silver Heights Development LLC, Westport. Property: 749-753 Atlantic St., Norwalk. Amount: $500,000. Filed Aug. 1.

Demsa International Hair Solution LLC, Bridgeport, by Zijad Sabovic. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 251 Main St., Westport. Amount: $916,000. Filed Aug. 1.

ECB Realty LLC, Danbury, by Eduardo C. Batista. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 180 Old Hawleyville Road, Unit 3-9, Bethel.

Amount: $800,000. Filed July 26.

Olive EAITB LLC, Westport, by David P. Kelley II. Lender: David P. Kelley II. Property: 2 Hidden Hill Road, Westport. Amount: $820,000. Filed July 28.

Orange Investments LLC, Norwalk, by Melissa Minoff. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport.

Property: 454 Main Ave., Norwalk.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed July 28.

Rock Art LLC, Danbury, by Nevzat Murtishi. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 235 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. Amount: $250,000.

Filed July 25.

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Merritt Smoke Shop, 345 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Sheak & Son LLC. Filed July 27.

No Move Pad, 10 Lyncrest Drive, Norwalk 06851, c/o Michel A. Espinoza.

Filed Aug. 2.

Nunes Auto Body & Sales Inc., 840 South Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Antionio P. Nunes and Jose Manuel Nunes. Filed July 19.

OM Sweet Om Healing, 71 Aiken St., Unit D-13, Norwalk 06851, c/o Heather MC George. Filed July 28.

C.O.R.E. ABA, P.O. Box 1004, Bethel 06801, c/o Elizabeth Smith. Filed Aug. 4.

Omea Speaker Systems, 70 Fort Point St., Norwalk 06855, c/o Louis Chochos. Filed July 27.

Dental Center of Norwalk, 10 Berkeley St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Christine Lee DMD LLC. Filed Aug. 2.

Roberto For District A, 8 Hudson St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Kadeem Rashied Roberts, Elias Risola and John Delgado. Filed July 27.

Details A Barbershop, 515 West Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Kevin Kostanzo and Jessica Monthei. Filed July 26.

Standout Athletics, 3 1/2 Talmadge Place, Norwalk 06854, c/o Christopher E. Blackwell. Filed July 28.

DKK Consulting, 20 Bornham Hill Road, Westport 06880, c/o David Kirshner. Filed Aug. 1.

Strigo Coffee, 314 Wilson Ave., Unit 0, Norwalk 06854, c/o Jennifer Sandusky and Dennis Bubbico. Filed July 25.

Flowercrates, 5 Short Drive, Bethel 06801, c/o Flowercrates LLC. Filed July 26.

Frank & Son Masonry, 4 Twin Pond Drive, Norwalk 06850, c/o Francesco A. Sorge. Filed July 24.

Greenservice, 19 Clinton Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Tommaso Surace.

Filed July 31.

Holbrook Farm, 45 Tunlon Plain Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Lynn Holbrook and John Holbrook. Filed July 13.

Howl-Productions, 110 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Joseph Welfeld. Filed Aug. 2.

J.A.D. Realty, 18 Marlin Drive, Norwalk 06854, c/o Connie Spearman.

Filed Aug. 1.

Jaguar Land Rover Fairfield, 1 Commerce Drive, Fairfield 06825, c/o Ryan Ambrifi. Filed July 20.

James & R Welding LLC, 448 Norman Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o James Mejia and Rebeca Mejia. Filed July 18.

Joshua Edward Salon, 495 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Joshua Thompson. Filed Aug. 2.

Lumexca, 26 Belden Ave., Apt. 1350, Norwalk 06850, c/o Kamran Riaz.

Filed Aug. 1.

Mambo Social Club, 1469 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Rosa E. Rosario. Filed July 20.

Ten’s Food, 29 Fairweather Drive, Norwalk 06851, c/o Ming Chien Ten. Filed July 26.

Timber and Stone Builders, 58 Old Redding Road, Redding 06896, c/o Konstantinos Papadopoulos. Filed July 26.

Vote4Cynthia, 19 Elgin Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o Cynthia J. McCorkindale.

Filed July 31.

Xing Long Jiao Inc., 112 Greenwood Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o Liuqing Xiao.

Filed July 27.

PATENTS Dispensing applicator for fluids.

Patent no. 9,717,892 issued to Jack W. Kaufman, Merrick, N.Y.; and James Brown, Armonk, N.Y. Assigned to BioMed Packaging Systems Inc., Norwalk.

Fuser for electrophotographic printing having resistive trace with gap. Patent no. 9,727,014 issued to Tab A. Tress, Henrietta, N.Y.; Brian J. Gillis, Penfield, N.Y.; Allen J. Thompson, Sodus, N.Y.; and Michael A. Fayette, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Intelligent pre-conversion of document formats for predicts printer selection. Patent no. 9,729,735 issued to Peter J. Zehler, Penfield, N.Y.; Jeremy L. Reitz, Marion, N.Y.; Emil Macarie, Rochester, N.Y.; Lawrence W. Meyer, Fairport, N.Y.; and Edgar Braeunle, Rush, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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FIGURES Method and system for applying a content-variable watermark to a document. Patent no. 9,736,330 issued to Reiner Eschbach, Webster, N.Y.; Phillip J. Emmett, Rochester, N.Y.; and Edward N. Chapman, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Armonk.

Optimal color rendition using spot colors during printing. Patent no. 9,729,759 issued to David C. Robinson, Penfield, N.Y.; Raju Seetharam, Pittsford, N.Y.; and Steven E. Haehn, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Policy aware configurable data redaction based on sensitivity and use factors. Patent no. 9,727,746 issued to David R. Vandervort, Walworth, N.Y.; Andres Quiroz Hernandez, Rochester, N.Y.; and Yasmine Charif, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Armonk.

Patterning clear-marking material based on color darkness. Patent no. 9,712,722 issued to Eliud Robles Flores, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Post-application editing of multiresonator chip-less radio frequency identification (RFID). Patent no. 9,734,446 issued to George A. Gibson, Fairport, N.Y.; and James R. Larson, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Sacrificial coating and indirect printing apparatus employing sacrificial coating on intermediate transfer member. Patent no.

9,718,964 issued to James R. Larson, Fairport, N.Y.; Jeffrey J. Folkins, Rochester, N.Y.; Mandakini Kanungo, Penfield, N.Y.; and Santokh S. Badesha, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Armonk.

Use of stored search results by a travel search system. Patent no.

9,727,649 issued to Matthew S. Garman, Evanston, Ill. Assigned to Kayak Software Corp., Norwalk.

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