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Couple's board invention aligns spines BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

arried chiropractors Beverley Marr and Chris Sova have high hopes for their patented product, PurePosture, a custom-sized device that, when laid upon, aligns the spine using one’s own body weight and gravity. “I’ve always had pain issues between my shoulder blades, from bending over patients, doing paperwork and so on,” Sova said. “Beverley would give me adjustments, but I would always stiffen up. I thought there was a real need to find something that helped promote greater flexibility

in the spine, but there was really nothing out there.” Sova took to the workshop in the basement of the couple’s Monroe home to experiment with various equipment, including tennis balls and yoga mats as well as 2 by 4s and wood wedges. The last turned out to be “solid but with enough resistance to do the trick,” he said. Introducing the prototypes to patients at their Stamford Healthcare Associates office at 1177 High Ridge Road, the couple continued to fine-tune the device over a period of nearly five years. In the meantime, Marr had developed the trademarked “SOAR » SPINE, page 6

Chris Sova with his patented product, Pure Posture. Photo by Bob Rozycki.

Stamford Innovation Center wants to make ‘bigger noise’ BUILDS ON PREVIOUS HACKATHONS TO EXPAND ITS REACH

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

iming to capitalize and broaden Stamford’s growing reputation as a technology hub, the Stamford Innovation Center (SIC)

is rolling out both its first-ever Stamford Technology Week Sept. 14-18 and its inaugural Northeast Hackathon series Sept. 16 to Nov. 13. According to the driving force behind the events, SIC Vice President of Operations Hugh Seaton, the goal is to draw togeth-

er technologists, government and business leaders, as well as the general public in an effort to promote what’s currently happening in the tech world as well as what the future might hold. “When entrepreneurs go looking for tech talent, they’re finding it’s not so easy to do because it’s very diffuse,” Seaton said. “We’re trying to address that. When we did our first hackathons last September and this past February, we found there was not really enough scale to them to be considered something beyond ‘just another event.’ Now we’re

doing it on a scale that will make a much bigger noise.” “Hugh joined us about a year ago and has had a tremendous impact,” said Barry Schwimmer, SIC founder and managing partner. “We got a great reception from the tech community on our last two hackathons. For us, this is building on that success.” Stamford Technology Week will begin on Sept. 14 with the Smart Cities Summit, involving how sensors, data and analytics can be used to better understand how a given city’s buildings, roads and sidewalks are actually

used. The summit will include industry and government panels, the latter including state Reps. Caroline Simmons (D-Stamford) and William Tong (D-Stamford). “Events like this really speak to Connecticut’s ongoing efforts to build a competitive edge,” said Tong in a statement. The Northeast JavaScript Conference will follow on Sept. 15-16, providing opportunities for engineers and developers to learn about how JavaScript’s everevolving frameworks are used. Speakers from IBM, Priceline. » SIC, page 6

Bridgeport activists move to fill supermarket void with a pop-up BY KEILA TORRES OCASIO Hearst Connecticut Media

t’s not the 65,000-square-foot supermarket the East End of Bridgeport was promised back in 2009, but a small, pop-up market proposed on Stratford Avenue is expected to fill a large void in the neighborhood. The area is known as a food desert because of the lack of fresh groceries available; the nearest supermarket is more than a mile away from most neighborhood residents. It’s been that way for nearly 40 years. Until recently, the neighborhood had a seasonal farmers market, but that has since closed. Plans for a supermarket at the longawaited Seaview Plaza development are underway, but still several years away from completion. Now, organizations, residents and activists are pulling together resources to create a 1,000-square-foot market and cafe that would offer the fresh fruits, vegetables and meats that are so hard to come by in the East End. “This is actually a resident-led initiative,” said Elizabeth Torres, executive director of Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust, which is donating the space for the venture. “It’s still in the beginning stages, but there’s a space.” Since 2009, residents have been awaiting plans for a supermarket on the Seaview Plaza site, an empty parcel owned by the city’s Port Authority at Seaview and Stratford avenues, the two main arteries that run through the neighborhood. The project fell through, however, when it was discovered that former University of Connecticut basketball player Tate George had been running his development business, which had been chosen to carry out the project, as a Ponzi scheme. The city has since chosen a new entity – Steelpointe developer Bridgeport Landing Development – to carry it out with a requirement that the project have a roughly 40,000-square-foot supermarket as its anchor. And since the project was first announced, two other major developments have been proposed in the neighborhood. The smaller one is the city’s redevelopment of the Civic Block, a 3-acre property on Stratford Avenue, between Central and Newfield avenues. It would include a new, larger library branch, housing and a mix of retail, including a small grocery store. The larger project is the relocation of the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry from downtown to a vacant property on Seaview Avenue.

The proposed site for the relocation of the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson ferry at 567 Seaview Ave. in Bridgeport’s East End, shown here on Aug. 11. Photo by Keila Torres Ocasio/Hearst Connecticut Media.

All three projects are anticipated to bring new life to an area that has nearly 7,000 residents and very little in the way of services. There is no supermarket, no banks, no major retailers and many empty storefronts.

SLOW PROGRESS

While all three projects remain on track, they remain several years away from completion. Two years after receiving city zoning approval, plans to move the ferry terminal to 567 Seaview Ave. are slowly progressing. “We’re putting together our permit applications to all the various agencies,” said Fred Hall, general manager of the ferry company, noting that several state agencies must approve the plans. “We have much work ahead of us, but we’re still on track.” The Civic Block, meanwhile, will begin showing visible signs of progress starting this fall. Bill Coleman, of the city’s economic development office, said the development would happen in stages. “The block as a whole is envisioned as a mixed-use block that will be anchored by the library,” he said. Coleman said the city closed on the properties it needed to complete the project in June and that demolition of some buildings would begin in the fall. The city

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also recently received a $200,000 cleanup grant from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. By year’s end, the city will choose from among the eight responses it received from a request for proposal issued for the site, which is to feature 20,000 square feet of retail space, of which about half will be taken up by the proposed market. But while the civic block’s market will aim to fulfill the basic needs of the area, the larger grocery store at Seaview Plaza would be more of a regional draw, Coleman said. Tom Gill, the city’s economic development director, said other neighborhoods can support both options, with the smaller grocer serving more specialized needs.

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Robert Christoph Sr., principal of Bridgeport Landing Development, said he has already chosen a supermarket tenant and is close to securing it. “I can tell you we have an executed letter of intent with a supermarket,” he said. “We are trading lease agreements on a supermarket for that site and hope to have that lease finalized in the next two to three weeks.” He said an announcement on the chosen operator could take place as soon as mid-September. The Seaview Plaza site is adjacent to

the northbound Exit 29 ramp and just yards away from the southbound ramp. Christoph also added that he has commitments for much of the retail and entertainment space on the site, as well, though it could take 18 to 24 months before the first businesses open their doors. In the meantime, supporters of the pop-up market said it would serve an immediate need. “It’s going to be a humble market,” Torres said. “We’re going to test the market here.” The space, at 1831 Stratford Ave., is across the street from Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust’s latest development, the Milestone Apartments. Kristin duBay Horton, the city’s former health director, who is helping launch the market project, said it’s going to provide healthy options. “You’re not going to find soda and chips there,” she said. “You will find fresh fruits there, frozen meats and fresh vegetables.” Horton called it the “most communitydriven effort” she has ever been involved in. The group is hoping for a late September opening. “I feel like the East End is organized and really making some strides,” Torres said. Kelia Torres Ocasio is assistant business editor at Hearst Connecticut Media. She can be reached at ktorres@hearstmediact.com; 203-330-6227.

Landlord shines as investor in solar-paneled rooftops BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

iamond Properties, a commercial real estate and management company based in Mount Kisco, N.Y., recently doubled its solar energy portfolio by completing three major projects in metropolitan New York and Connecticut, including the largest rooftop solar system in New York. The installations are part of an effort to reach at least 10 megawatts of solar-generated power from panels across the 44 properties owned by Diamond. CEO Jim Diamond said there are several reasons the company has chosen to focus on solar. "Environmentally, it makes a ton of sense, finding sustainable power," he said. "Second is that we end up getting discounted power to our tenants. Third, we are effectively locking in the long-term cost of power." The company has completed solar projects on seven of its buildings, generating a total of 7 MW of electricity. The most recent project is a 2,497-kilowatt system, about 2.5 MW, installed on

the roof of an industrial building at 100 Brook Hill Drive in West Nyack, N.Y., which Diamond said is the largest rooftop array in New York. Diamond also completed projects at its LaQuinta Inn & Suites property at 116 Newtown Road in Danbury and on a warehouse building at 150 Callendar Road in Watertown. In addition to creating the largest solar array in New York, the commercial landlord also constructed the largest rooftop solar array in Westchester County in 2015. That was a 1.9-megawatt installation on an office building at 333 N. Bedford Road, the site of the former Grand Union warehouse. Diamond Properties has invested more than $20 million in its solar projects, according to Diamond, and expects to recover those costs over time in energy savings. Safari Energy LLC, a Manhattan company, handled construction of the three latest solar projects and all of Diamond Properties' previous installations. Over their 30-year lifetime, the three new photovoltaic systems are expected to produce enough clean energy to avoid adding 83 metric tons of carbon dioxide emis-

sions, equivalent to taking 17,500 passenger vehicles off the road, according to Diamond Properties. In Connecticut, the solar project at the Watertown site is projected to supply 93 percent of the annual energy needs of Diamond's tenant, ShelterLogic Corp., a manufacturer of shade, shelter and storage products. The West Nyack project is projected to generate 71 percent of the power needs of Dianond's two tenants: Intercos Group, a cosmetics company, and PDI, a manufacturer of professional disposables such as cleansing wipes. The La Quinta Inn & Suites rooftop installation in Danbury is projected to offset 18 percent of the hotel's annual energy needs. Diamond said being able to offer lowercost, green energy helps draw and retain tenants. "I think everybody is conscious of sustainability now, so the combination of being able to get sustainable power at a discount, compared to regular utility rates, is compelling," Diamond said. "There's really no negative to it." Officials in Albany are likely to be pleased as well. The state Public Service Commission earlier this month approved the Clean Energy Standard, a mandate for New York's utilities to generate 50 percent of the state's power through renewable sources

by 2030. The development of solar will be pushed by a nearly $1 billion NY-Sun initiative from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. The goal is to add more than 3 gigawatts of installed solar capacity in New York by 2023. Connecticut, too, has seen an increasing market for solar installations. The state added 91 MW of solar power in 2015, an increase of 61 percent over 2014, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association, a solar trade group. Over the next five years, Connecticut is expected to install 1,031 MW of solar electric capacity, more than six times the amount of solar installed over the previous five years, according to the trade group. Diamond said he will continue to emphasize solar development on any property the company now manages or acquires in the future. "We've shifted our portfolio to more and more acquiring industrial properties, which tend to have larger roofs," he said. "For obvious reasons, that's more conducive to solar than smaller office buildings. So every property we acquire, we're weighing the economics of adding solar." Diamond has two more projects underway: solar panels on top of a parking garage at an office building at 1351 Washington Blvd. in Stamford and a rooftop installation at a warehouse at 181 Marsh Hill Road in Orange.

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From sea to stomach, Boothbay Lobster sets anchor in Stamford

Co-owner William Craig

BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com

esidents no longer need to leave Fairfield County to experience the delight of a “wicked fresh” Maine lobster. A trio of entrepreneurs has devised a way to deliver seafood from the waters of Maine directly to Stamford with no middleman. Boothbay Lobster Co. recently opened its doors as the first tenants in the 2,500-square-foot space on the ground floor at 14 Harbor Point Road, part of the 100-acre Harbor Point development in Stamford. “It’s sort of your typical Maine seafood shack,” said William Craig, one of the restaurant’s owners. At Boothbay Lobster, customers are able to buy whole lobsters caught within 48 hours from the Boothbay Harbor region of Maine. “The water is really cold and really rocky in the Boothbay region, which is great for lobster,” William said. The restaurant buys their lobster directly from the Boothbay Harbor lobstermen who catch them, and those lobster never see the inside of a holding tank. The lobster, along with other seafood sourced from across the state of Maine, are transported directly from Boothbay Lobster’s commissary kitchen in Portland to the Stamford restaurant in a refrigerated van owned by the company. “Our whole concept has been delivering freshness and really taking control of every aspect of the process,” William said, “and being able to run the truck when it makes sense for us and not necessarily being held

hostage (to an outside company).” For the owners, that concept relies on “being able to make sure that we really have control of the product, from farm to table or sea to stomach, whatever you want to call it.” The van makes the five-hour trip from Portland to Stamford six days per week to ensure all food served at Boothbay Lobster meets the company’s “wicked fresh” standards. “We tell people we’re a half restaurant, half logistics company, because really our product is freshness, and it’s our logistics network that delivers that,” William said. Boothbay Lobster is the realization of a dream shared by William’s father, George Craig, and David Galin. Friends since college, George and Galin shared a passion for Maine and its culinary offerings. George and William spent summers at their family’s beach home in Boothbay Harbor and Galin has lived in Portland for more than two decades. Prior to the venture, Craig lived in Ridgefield and worked as a government bond trader, while Galin worked as the chief academic officer for Portland public schools. Galin said he and George have always talked about opening a restaurant together, but it was a fishing trip on Boothbay Harbor that spurred the idea for what would later become Boothbay Lobster Co. After watching lobstermen pull their catches from the water, the duo began discussing the higher quality of seafood served in Maine than that served in George’s home in Connecticut. The pair began writing up plans on paper and soon developed the idea of owning their own processors in Maine, along with refrigerated transportation and a Connecticut restaurant. “We didn’t want to be in the lobster

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wholesale business, but we both really loved Stamford for the demographic, the proximity to population centers and that we can get down and back in the same day from Maine,” said Galin, who worked in the restaurant industry for years prior to embarking on his career in education. Twenty-two-year-old William joined the venture soon after graduating from Vanderbilt in May 2015 with a degree in economics and corporate strategy. “I definitely wanted to go the entrepreneurship route for sure, but I didn’t necessarily think I’d be in the lobster business,” he said. Both Galin and George now live in Maine, handling the sourcing and logistics of the business, while William lives in Stamford and sees to the restaurant. Before opening Boothbay Lobster’s brick-and-mortar doors, the trio ran a food truck across Fairfield County that offered a select few of their current menu’s offerings. “We kind of just wanted a proof of concept to see if people were in fact interested and if wicked fresh really was the most important thing to people buying lobster,” William said of the food truck. “In addition to being its own business, it’s a great marketing tool for this place.” The entrepreneurs saw the potential of opening their restaurant in the south end of Stamford, specifically within the transitoriented Harbor Point development. “We love the newness and the growth potential,” Galin said of Harbor Point. “It’s right on the water. You can see the (Long Island) Sound,” William said. “It kind of has that seaside feel to it.” Along with offering an extensive wine list “with some pretty geeky wines,” William said the restaurant also offers a number of Maine-brewed beers to pair with its whole lobster and sandwich fare. Offering a somewhat limited menu designed by Galin, the restaurant also features a raw bar with oysters, clams and crudo. The menu will soon rotate seasonally based on what the owners are able to source. “A lot of people get frustrated if you don’t have (certain foods),” William said. “It sucks to be like, ‘No sorry, we don’t have it,’ but it’s great because we don’t have it because we only source from certain people and source the best we can get. If we can’t get the best, we don’t serve it.”

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Spine — » » From page 1

Method for Perfect Posture” — SOAR being a kind of portmanteau for their surnames — a sequential stretch and strengthening program aimed at increasing core strength and improving posture. Serendipitously, improved posture was also being seen in patients using the board, she said, with the name PurePosture nearly suggesting itself. “Flexibility is something that varies greatly,” Marr said. “You can be a very athletic 60-year-old with terrific posture, or a super-sedentary, inflexible 20-year-old.” Once the device was patented in 2015, they began selling PurePosture boards to patients requesting one for home use. “It slowly started to become more and more popular,” Sova said. PurePosture’s risers range from 1½ inches to 3 ½ inches off the board, with the idea being that most patients start at the low end and work their way toward the high end as their flexibility and posture improve. “One size does not fit all,” Marr said. Through selling PurePosture in their office and at health fairs, Marr and Sova

were able to demonstrate that users could “increase” their height from one-half inch to 2½ inches after a brief session with the board, standing taller than they had been when first arriving. Having sold boards “in the low hundreds,” Marr said, the couple began selling PurePosture nationwide on Aug. 15 via The Grommet, an online product launch platform whose criteria for acceptance are so strict that it reportedly accepts only about 3 percent of the approximately 2,500 products pitched weekly. (The site compares itself to ABC’s invention competition show “Shark Tank;” Marr said they’ve pitched PurePosture to the program but haven’t heard back yet.) Among the criteria are that products be innovative, initially handcrafted and made in the U.S. — all of which the pair say they are proud to adhere to. Now manufactured via computerized woodworking machines in Norwalk and Danbury, which includes laser etching of its logo, the PurePosture is selling for $249. “When we were in discussions with The Grommet, they mentioned they didn’t agree with our price,” Marr said. “Given how much time and effort we’d put into

Elizabeth Gaal lies on the board as Chris Sova observes. Photo by Bob Rozycki.

it, I was initially disappointed … but then they told us they thought the price should be higher!” Sova is also planning to run clinical trials on the use of PurePosture in treatments for mild to moderate scoliosis. “When you bend one way, you rotate the other way,

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com, Starwood and other companies are scheduled. On Sept. 18, in partnership with Stamford’s Department of Education, the SIC will present an expanded version of its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) hackathon/tech expo at Stamford High School. Open to students of all three of the city’s high schools, which include Westhill High and The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering, the event is designed to appeal to techies and the simply curious alike, with robotics and virtual reality among the technologies to be discussed and demonstrated. Perhaps most ambitious of all is the Northeast Hackathon, which will run from Sept. 16-18 in Stamford before mov-

Participating students and faculty at last year's Stamford Hackathon at Stamford High School. Photo by Stamford Innovation Center.

CORRECTION An article in the Aug. 15 issue on community banks’ support of struggling nonprofits in Fairfield County incorrectly identified Reyno A. Giallongo as chairman and CEO of Fairfield County Bank. He is chairman and CEO of First County Bank. The bank’s grant-awarding arm for nonprofits is the First County Bank Foundation.

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ing on to Bridgeport (Sept. 30-Oct. 2), New Haven (Oct. 14-16), New London (Oct. 28-30) and Providence, R.I. (Nov. 11-13). Teams from each city will be encouraged to create software, hardware and strategic solutions, as well as to work sequentially and collaboratively with teams and technology

from a biomechanical standpoint,” he said. “This could be the first and only direct treatment of mild to moderate scoliosis, at least that we’re aware of.” Such work is still years away, however. “We’re just starting to outline the proposal for a study,” Marr said.

from the other cities, to address transportation challenges being faced by each city’s train stations — with New Haven’s Union Station the focal point. “The Northeast Hackathon — and, really, the Stamford Hackathon and Stamford Technology Week — have all grown organically through talking to people and finding common interests and goals,” Seaton said. “It was much more evolutionary than something that started with a grand plan.” “We see a real opportunity to extend (the hackathon’s) reach up the coast to help these people and these cities communicate with each other,” Schwimmer said. “The technology sector in Connecticut is frequently siloed, so this is a way that everyone can benefit. And for us, it’s increasing defining our area of influence.” Seaton said the participation of highprofile sponsors such as IBM and Pitney Bowes underscores how important the tech community is coming to view SIC’s work. All together, he added, he expects “a couple of thousand people” to attend Stamford Technology Week, with another few hundred involved in the Northeast Hackathon. Seaton said he’s already working on the SIC’s next conference, which will focus on virtual reality and take place in February 2017.

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Genesee & Wyoming to acquire rail company for $126 million

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enesee & Wyoming Inc., a short line railroad holding company, has agreed to acquire Worcester, Mass.based Providence and Worcester Railroad Co. for $126 million. Company officials say the acquisition will enhance Genesee & Wyoming’s ability to serve customers and partners in the highly competitive New England market and will unlock significant cost savings and generate new commercial opportunities. Darien, Conn.-based Genesee & Wyoming will fund the deal through a revolving credit facility. The company also expects to sell land in Rhode Island it developed through a $12 million investment. Providence and Worcester operates in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. The railroad company has 32 locomotives across 163 miles of owned track and more than 350 miles of track

under access agreements. The company also provides rail service to three ports, including New Haven. “The acquisition of P&W is an excellent strategic fit with G&W’s contiguous railroads, the New England Central and the Connecticut Southern,” said Genesee & Wyoming President and CEO John C. Hellmann, adding that he is excited to welcome Providence and Worcester’s 140 employees to the company. In the first year of operation, Genesee & Wyoming expects Providence and Worcester to generate $35 million of revenue and require $3 million of annual capital expenditures. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2016.

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be offered to patients filling certain brandname prescriptions on the Walgreens website for chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, depression, asthma and COPD. “We are pleased to be able to offer the HealthPrize platform to select Walgreens patients through this collaboration,” said Tom Kottler, CEO and co-founder of HealthPrize, which started in September 2009 and today has 25 employees. “This will also give health care brands an omnichannel approach to educating and motivating patients to take their medications and achieve improved health outcomes.” The platform utilizes games, such as condition-related quizzes and surveys. In addition, patients will also receive daily medication prompts via email or texts and monthly refill reminders and medication adherence scorecards. The program would also let patients track any of their other medications filled at Walgreens. In announcing the closing of its Series B round of financing in June, HealthPrize said it planned to expand into “other health care verticals including the payer market, risk-bearing provider groups and self-insured employers.”

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The Breiner Whole-Body Health Center, a medical and dental center for holistic medicine, will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Fairfield offices at 501 Kings Highway E., Suite 108. The ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. on Aug. 30. Owned by Mark A. Breiner, a dentist and author, and his son Adam Breiner, a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, the center uses the latest science along with holistic healing to provide patients with a healthy body, mind and spirit. “Our passion and excitement is to discover, share and implement innovative ways to bring people to better health,” the owners said in a statement. Formerly based in Trumbull, the offices were relocated to Fairfield because of its accessibility to trains, ferries and highways, along with its close proximity to dining and accommodations for patients who travel.

FALCON GROUP OPENS STAMFORD OFFICE

Engineering and architecture firm The Falcon Group has announced a new office location at 1266 E. Main St., Suite 700R in Stamford. The office is part of a new positioning strategy that the firm said will provide capacity for increased customer support, engineering and sales services for the Northeast region. In addition to Connecticut, the company provides services to multifamily residential communities, commercial offices and hospitality facilities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia and Florida.

HK GROUP BROKERS FIVE LEASES

HK Group, a commercial real estate firm based in Westport, announced five lease deals completed by Franco Fellah, the company’s executive vice president. In Westport, Nefer Fresh Spa leased 2,000 square feet of downtown retail space at 141 Post Road E. The business is expected to open in late 2016. Also in Westport, OneDX LLC, a medical software company, leased 1,000 square feet of office space at 10 Saugatuck Ave. Flora Levin, an ophthalmologist specializing in oculofacial cosmetic, recon-

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structive and orbital surgery, leased 1,350 square feet of medical space in the Willows Medical Complex at 131 Kings Highway N. in Westport. In Wilton, Emmanuel’s Kitchen and Bath leased 2,109 square feet of retail space at 1 Danbury Road. The company’s showroom opened in June, according to HK Group. Also in Wilton, Alex and Leo, a delicatessen, leased 1,102 square feet of retail space at 17 Danbury Road. The space was previously occupied by a Blimpie submarine sandwich shop.

OPTIMUS NAMES CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

Stamford-based Optimus Health Care Inc. has named Karin Michels-Ashwood its chief medical officer. Michels-Ashwood, who joined Optimus in January 2012 as the clinical coordinator for Park City Primary Care in Bridgeport, has been the firm’s interim CMO since April. As CMO, Michels-Ashwood will provide strategic clinical leadership; work to establish linkages between leaders and physicians of community and state member and affiliate organizations; represent Optimus on matters of medical delivery, clinical advancement and integration, quality improvement and patient safety; and develop and embrace best practices to

adapt to the national and regional health care environment.

STAMFORD NONPROFIT RECEIVES FUNDING

The Stamford Public Education Foundation received $5,000 in funding from The Inner-City Foundation for Charity and Education to support its mentoring program. Launched in 2010, the program works to eliminate the achievement gap in Stamford. Funding will be used to provide students with resources and guidance for additional academic or social support. At the elementary school level, the nonprofit’s program pairs students with mentors for a service-learning experience that integrates community service with instruction and reflection. At the middle and high school levels, the program focuses on preparing students for college, career training or full-time employment. “The funding received from this foundation will help SPEF expand mentoring programs, thereby improving the lives of inneed children in Stamford,” CEO Matthew Quinones said. “Because our programs are delivered at no cost to the Stamford Public School District, it is critical to receive donations from our community partners.” — Aleesia Forni, John Golden and Kevin Zimmerman

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From Olympic medalists, Uncle Sam wants his share BY RYAN DEFFENBAUGH rdeffenbaugh@westfairinc.com

or Olympic athletes, a gold medal at this year's summer games in Brazil could be the achievement of a lifetime. But that first-place finish could cost them some serious cash in taxes once they arrive home. America's Olympic medalists receive $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for second-place silver and $10,000 for third-place bronze — money paid out by the U.S. Olympic Committee that is taxed by the Internal Revenue Service. Olympians in New York are also taxed by the state. In addition, the value of the gold and silver medals is also taxed. Legislation at both the state and federal levels would do away with this "victory tax," as Sen. Charles Schumer describes it. New York's senior Democratic senator has proposed a bill, co-sponsored by South Dakota Republican Sen. John Thune, that would make all Olympic medals taxexempt. The Senate passed the bill in July

and Schumer is calling on the House of Representatives to do the same. If the law is enacted, U.S. Olympians and Paralympians would be allowed to exempt the value of medals from their taxable income as well as the cash prizes awarded by the national Olympic committee. The bill would have a negligible effect on federal revenue and would not affect taxes on any potential endorsement or sponsorship income earned by Olympic athletes, Schumer said. Schumer, who played high school varsity basketball in Brooklyn, in a press release said most countries do more to subsidize their athletes than the U.S., so the "very least the U.S. can do" is save athletes from a tax hit. At the state level, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican from Staten Island, told reporters this week she will introduce legislation in 2017 to exempt Olympic prize money from state taxes as well. “These Olympians bring much pride to our state and nation and they should be cel-

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ebrated not taxed for their achievements,” Malliotakis said. “Most of them do not get endorsement deals but instead survive on small stipends and sacrifice much to compete in the games." New York sent 30 athletes to the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the fifth most behind California (124 athletes), Florida (39 athletes), Texas (33 athletes) and Pennsylvania (31 athletes), according to a database by NPR. Seven Olympians hail from Connecticut cities and towns, including four from Bridgeport, New Canaan, Norwalk and

Stamford in Fairfield County. Five New Yorkers had won medals in Rio as of Aug. 15, according to the press release from Malliotakis. Meghan Musnicki from Naples and Emily Regan from Buffalo both won gold in rowing. Several athletes, such as Carmelo Anthony on the men's basketball team and New Yorker Sue Bird, the former University of Connecticut star on the women's basketball team, are still competing for medals before the close of the 16-day Summer Games on Sunday.

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Mitigating risk in your business We have an insurance renewal coming up. We know prices are going up in general. On top of that we’ve had a couple of claims, which we’re sure will hurt us. We need help and we’re looking for recommendations. THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Know what kinds of risk you want protection from. Lower risk by making constructive changes to how you conduct business. Decide how much risk you’re willing to shoulder. Since different types of agents and brokers sell different types of insurance, it’s important to put together a team who can provide advice on risk exposure, risk-reduc-

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THE LIST

PUBLIC RELATIONS ADVERTISING AGENCIES

FAIRFIELD COUNT AND REGION

PR & Advertising Agencies Listed alphabetically Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

Principal(s) Email address Year company established

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

Adams & Knight

Jill Adams info@adamsknight.com 1988

AdEdge Online Marketing

Anthony LoFrisco Jr. info@adedgemarketing.com 2007

4 NA

Arbron Media Associates LLC

Tom Arbron tarbron@tomarbron.com 2014

2 0

! !

Barbeau-Hutchings Advertising

Gregg Hutchings greggh@bhaadvertising.com 1981

6 WND

! ! !

Carlucci & Associates Inc.

John F. Carlucci john@carlucciandassociates.com 1995

4 12

! !

Catalyst Marketing Communications Inc.

Charles Wintrub b2b@catalystmc.com 1994

9 0

! ! ! ! ! !

Co-Communications

Stacey Cohen stacey@cocommunications.com 1997

12 4

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

! !

Creative Concepts

Valorie Luther vluther@creative-conceptsllc.co 2003

WND

! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

! Social media

Bigelow Tea Ecover The Children's Aid Society in New York City

Creative Partners

Peter Schelfhaudt pschelfhaudt@creativepartners.com 1986

Proprietary

! ! ! !

! !

! Media relations

Universities Banks and financial service cos. Architecture and design firms

E.R. Becker Co. Inc.

Ellie Becker ellie@erbeckercompany.com 1991

1 WND

! ! ! !

! !

Gaffney Bennett Public Relations

Hank Spring, Patrick Kinney jmay@gbpr.com 2001

10 0

100

! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

James P. O'Toole Consulting

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

2 1

100

MaxEx Public Relations LLC

Linda Kavanagh linda@maxexposure.net 1997

3 NA

! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Scott Brunjes 1996

! !

Media Storm

Christina Norman HR@mediastorm.biz 2001

! !

Michael J. London & Associates

Michael J. London lisa@mjlondon.com 1990

5 WND

! ! ! ! !

! ! ! ! ! !

Public relations strategy and implementation

NetSage Marketing Inc.

Gillian Grozier ggrozier@netsagemarketing.com 2002

1 1

Business consulting

Reynolds & Rowella LLP Budderly Kenneth Lyons & Sons

ShellMar Consulting

Shelly Marr Harvey shelly@shellmarconsulting.com 1999

! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Strategic public relations

Norwalk Parking Authority Debra deRoo & Co. Creative Music Center

Tanen Directed Advertising

Illene Cohn Tanen illene@tanendirected.com 1985

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 Stamford Landing, Suite 201, Stamford 06902 705-9211 • creativepartners.com

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

1 Liberty Square, Suite 201, New Britain 06057 860-229-0301 • gbpr.com

41 W. Norwalk Road, Darien 06820 655-8689

102 Alton Road, Stamford 06906 323-4185 • maxexpr.com

Mediassociates

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

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

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

16 Hemlock Trail, New Fairfield 06812 746-6645 • netsagemarketing.com

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

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

Walsh Public Relations

Gregory Walsh

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

info@walshpr.com 1997

Write For You

Susan W. Capparelle susan@write-for-you.com 2007

55 Bible St., Cos Cob 06807 561-5331 • write-for-you.com

10 WND

3 NA

100

1 0

100

! ! !

! !

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crisis communications financial communications

web design

public affairs

! ! ! !

! !

Public relations strategy development and implementation

Connecticut Office of Tourism Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Magellan Health

Media buying and research

Patio.com Russell Speeders Car Wash The Waters Edge at Giovanni's

Business- tobusiness advertising

Pfeiffer Vacuum ULVAC Technologies Solar Data Systems

Marketing solutions

The Westchester Bank The NFL Alumni Association Westmoreland Sanctuary, Nature Center/Wildlife Preserve

Business-tobusiness public relations

WND

Integrated marketing and public relations services

The Palace Theatre TitleVest Alliance Homecare

iCopyright.com Signature Group F-O-R-T-U-N-E Franchise Corp.

! ! !

Communications for highly regulated industries

Eversource First Niagara Bank Frontier Communications

! !

Public relations, relationship management

Con Edison Arc of Westchester Double D

! ! !

! !

! ! !

! Media relations

! Marketing

! ! !

! !

! ! !

! !

! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

! !

Entertainment media specialists

! ! !

Frank Pepe's Group Lord & Taylor New England Culinary Group Save the Children Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Cessna STARZ Mohegan Sun Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Direct Impact Vantis Life Tremont and Sheldon

Creative, digital and print Mastercard ! communications, PepsiCo experiential onsite Bausch + Lomb events Consumer

! products and brands

Online/inbound marketing

! !

Top three (3) clients

interactive

Top Specialty

! Digital marketing

Note: Buzz Creators is located in Westchester County, but also does business in Fairfield County. They are located at 400 Columbus Ave. in Valhalla, N.Y. For more, call 914-358-5080 or visit buzz-creators.com. Not available Would not disclose.

media training

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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

NA WND

issues management

event management

investor and analyst relations internal relations

copywriting

partnerships

special events

community relations

media relations

product launches

strategic consulting

Services

Copywriting, publicity

Wild Republic Tactic Games Tucker Toys CAIM LLC The Network Support Co. Empowering Through Beauty Inc.

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ACCOUNTING By NORMAN G. GRILL

Buying in to the right buy-sell agreement

oes your company have a buy-sell agreement? If not, it should. These binding contracts determine how — and at what price — ownership shares of a business will change hands should an owner depart for any reason. But even if you have one in place, it’s important to buy in to both the concept and finer points of the agreement itself. Like an insurance policy, a buy-sell isn’t exactly a thrilling read. But you need to fully understand all of its ramifications. IMPORTANT PARAMETERS A buy-sell sets up parameters for the transfer of ownership interests following any of a number of stated “triggering events.” These include an owner’s death or long-term disability; loss of license or other legal incapacitation; retirement; bankruptcy and divorce. The agreement will also specify a valuation method for appraising the departing owner’s interest at the appropriate time. In choosing a method, you and your fellow owners need to carefully define buyout terms and specify the financial data to be used in the agreement. For example, a sound buy-sell will spell out a required end date for the financial statements that must be used to appraise business interests following a triggering event. Some also mandate a particular level of assurance — compilation, review or audit — regarding those financial statements. An additional and often overlooked point about valuations: They take time. Business owners are often surprised at the amount of research and review

involved in the process. And this can occur under difficult circumstances if, say, an owner has suddenly passed or a severe conflict has developed. CRITICAL FOR CLOSELY HELD COMPANIES Closely held businesses that fail to create a viable buy-sell agreement, or fail to create one at all, put themselves at particular risk. Unlike public companies, private ones have no ready or established market in which to sell ownership shares. Also, comparable businesses may be hard to come by and buyers may simply not exist. These points can create difficult circumstances for businesses, especially when something unexpected happens. Say an owner suddenly dies. His shares may pass on to his heirs, but how much are those shares worth and to whom can his heirs sell them?

Closely held businesses that fail to create a viable buy-sell agreement, or fail to create one at all, put themselves at particular risk. Unlike public companies, private ones have no ready or established market in which to sell ownership shares. Also, comparable businesses may be hard to come by and buyers may simply not exist.

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In contrast, a buy-sell will remove uncertainty by stipulating that remaining owners will buy the ownership interest at a price determined by the stated valuation method. Plus, the agreement will help to prevent an unfamiliar and perhaps unwanted owner from suddenly joining the business. DIFFERENT APPROACHES In many cases business owners don’t have the cash readily available to buy out a departing owner. So most buy-sells include an insurance policy to fund the agreement. And this is where several different types of agreements come into play. Under a cross-purchase agreement, each owner buys life or disability insurance, or both, that covers the other owners. Should one owner die or become incapacitated, the other owners collect on their policies and use the proceeds to buy the deceased or incapacitated owner’s shares. Another type is a redemption agreement. Here the company — not each owner — buys the insurance policy and acquires the deceased or incapacitated owner’s shares. This approach can really help businesses with multiple owners because fewer policies are needed. In some cases, a company will create

a hybrid buy-sell that combines aspects of the cross-purchase and redemption approaches. These agreements may stipulate that the business gets the first opportunity to redeem ownership shares. And if the company is unable to buy the shares, the remaining owners are then responsible for buying the departing owner’s interests. Alternatively, the owners may have the first opportunity to redeem the shares. SPECIAL NOTE FOR C CORPS If your company is structured as a C corporation and has a redemption agreement funded by life insurance, you’ll need to pay extra attention to potentially adverse tax consequences. First, receipt of insurance proceeds could trigger corporate alternative minimum tax. Second, the value of the remaining owners’ shares will probably rise without increasing their basis. This in turn could drive up their tax liability in the event they sell their interests. Heightened liability for the corporate alternative minimum tax is generally unavoidable under these circumstances. But you may be able to manage the second problem by revising your buy-sell as a cross-purchase agreement. Under this approach, owners will buy additional shares themselves, increasing their basis. Naturally, there are downsides. If owners are required to buy a departing owner’s shares but the company redeems the shares instead, the IRS may characterize the purchase as a taxable dividend. Your business may be able to mitigate this risk by crafting a hybrid agreement that names the corporation as a party to the transaction and allows the remaining owners to buy back the stock without requiring them to do so. This has been a general discussion and is not intended as advice. Because buy-sell is a complex agreement, it is advisable to seek the assistance of qualified professionals. Norman G. Grill is a certi�ied public accountant and managing partner of Grill & Partners, LLC, CPAs and advisers to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals with of�ices in Fair�ield and Darien. He can be reached at N.Grill@ GRILL1.com or 203-254-3880.

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By Anthony Domino, Jr.

The ABCs of the DOL

casual reading of any financial publication recently is certain to find a headline featuring three letters: D — O — L. What they are referring to is the U. S. Department of Labor Conflict of Interest Rule, popularly referred to as the “Fiduciary Rule.” The culmination of a long tussle between regulators and professional advisers who engage in retirement planning, the final version has seemingly not satisfied either camp. Nonetheless, the most concerned — financial advisers and the companies they represent — will do what is needed to adapt while some final maneuverings remain. The amount of investor assets accumulated in retirement plans is significant — $6 trillion, according to a recent Cerulli & Associates post. Add another $3 trillion in IRAs and that’s a total of $9 trillion. Sounds like a lot, but when spread over the 245 million adult Americans, it is a less than impressive $36,750 per capita. Such a large market is certain to garner attention and with that attention comes a certain amount

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of noise. And with noise comes confusion. The final rule, as published, is 1,023 pages. Overall, it broadens the definition of a fiduciary to anyone who receives direct or indirect compensation for providing advice to retirement plans, plan participants or beneficiaries and IRA owners. Advice is characterized as a recommendation intended to result in action. Sounds pretty simple, until applied to the real world. What’s the difference between telling a friend, “I like the meatloaf at Sal’s Diner” and “Try the meatloaf at Sal’s Diner“? According to the DOL, if it’s the latter, and Sal decides to reward me with extra mashed potatoes, then I’m a fiduciary. That might seem insignificant,

until the friend at Sal’s gets sick — supposedly from the meatloaf — and decides to sue me. Recommendation is a broad term, wide open for interpretation. ISSUE 1 - STANDARDS ARE NOT OBJECTIVE. The DOL has established a set of fiduciary standards seemingly general in nature. The broadest definition is around fees, which must be “reasonable.” Which brings to mind a favorite quote: “Fees are only a problem in the absence of value.” No concept is more subjective than value. ISSUE 2 - DOL IS NOT A REGULATORY BODY. The new rule does not establish any penalties or remedies. As a cabinet level of the executive branch, the Department of Labor’s prescribed remedy is litigation, leaving over 1,000 pages of regulation open to interpretation. Quite a field day for someone who fails to see “value” for the fee paid. ISSUE 3 - EXPANSION INTO THE IRA WORLD. It used to be a clear and simple division. Regulations for IRAs were separate from those of qualified plans. Once an individual chose to roll their retirement funds from an employer-sponsored plan to their own individual retirement account, they were on their own. They could handle their assets as they desired, on their own or with the assistance of a financial adviser. But after the DOL fiduciary rule, IRAs are now subject to the same rules as qualified plans.

ISSUE 4 - METHOD OF COMPENSATION. Perhaps the most interesting stance taken by the DOL is about compensation and how advisers are remunerated. And that debate over contingent compensation versus flat management fee has been gathering steam within the financial world. The math is relatively simple: pay 3.5 percent up front once or .75 percent level. Hold the asset for five years or longer, and the former generates a lower number. This issue has been and continues to be hashed out between advisers and clients with each transaction. The new DOL fiduciary rule takes a bold stance and ends the debate, establishing hurdles and barriers in the form of something called the Best Interest Contract Exemption (BICE)). What will it all mean to the consumer? Sadly, confusion could be the greatest byproduct of all. In large part this is due to the broad and somewhat general nature of the rule. Attend any seminar or read the dozens of articles that appear daily in financial journals on this topic and lack of certainty will be on display among the people charged with enacting this rule. Anthony Domino Jr. is managing principal of Associated Bene�it Consultants LLC, an employee bene�it and personal planning �irm in Rye Brook. He can be reached at adomino@associatedbene�it.com or 914-288-8882.

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COMMERCIAL Aivalis Holdings LLC, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1372 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,340. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Aposporos, Mary, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Repair the roof on an existing commercial space at 62 W. Park Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Builders/Managers LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for United Investments LLC. Add to an existing singlefamily residence at 3710-3758 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $225,000. Filed Aug. 3. Caldwell & Walsh Building Corp., contractor for Stamford Hospital. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2.4 million. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Carrena, Luis, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 16291633 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Aug. 1. D&A Construction, Oxford, contractor for Radio Communications Corp. Add antennas onto the roof of an existing commercial space at 623 Pine St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 2. DeLeo, Michael, Stamford, contractor for the city of Stamford. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $800. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

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DeLeo, Michael, Stamford, contractor for Bernardine Sisters of Third. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 161 Skymeadow Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. ESS Prisa LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Add shoring to an existing commercial space to remove the soil at 35 Commerce Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $48,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Fairfield Jetland LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 2925-2931 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed Aug. 3. Ferreira, Stephen J., contractor for 250 Hope Street LLC. Renovate the service station in an existing commercial space at 250 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Forstone Management Associates LLC, contractor for Nine West Broad Property LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 9 W. Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $84,150. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

KBE Building Corp., Farmington, contractor for Cumberland Farms Inc. Construct a temporary trailer office on site at 2525 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,509. Filed Aug. 4.

AAP Builders LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Joseph Shamatula. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 119 Seabright Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,200. Filed Aug. 3.

DiGiorgi Roofing, Beacon Falls, contractor for Mary Williams. Renovate the exterior of an existing single-family residence at 28 Velvet St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $16,400. Filed Aug. 3.

Northeast Tent Productions, contractor for Stamford Hospital. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

All American, Waterbury, contractor for Markus Weinseiss. Rebuild the three-story exterior stairway at 1075 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Aug. 2.

DiGiorgi Roofing, Beacon Falls, contractor for Frank Dellavecchio. Add windows to an existing singlefamily residence at 125 Northfield St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,300. Filed Aug. 3.

Nova Signs Group, contractor for Stamford Hospital. Add illuminated signs to the interior of an existing commercial space at 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $197,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Resource Services LLC, contractor for the city of Stamford. Demolish the walls in the interior of an existing commercial space at 200 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Savia, Salvatore J., contractor for the town of Stamford. Add a new ramp to the interior of an existing commercial space at 110 Haig Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $272,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Forty 5 Church Street Property LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Create five new offices in an existing commercial space at 45 Church St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Simpson, John, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 211 State St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,200. Filed Aug. 1.

Great Oak Remodeling, Newtown, contractor for Pietrina Santangeli. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 818-824 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Stamford Yacht Club, Stamford, contractor for self. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 97 Ocean Drive West, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Greene, Ted, contractor for Holy Name Athletic Club Inc. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 804 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Haynes Construction Co., Seymour, contractor for New Beginnings Family Academy. Alter the interior of an existing commercial space and enclose a vestibule at 184 Garden St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $176,000. Filed Aug. 3.

Town of Stamford, Stamford, contractor for self. Restore the bricks on an existing commercial space at 53 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2.5 million. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Henry and Gerety Inc., Fairfield, contractor for St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Demolish the interior of an existing commercial space at 2979 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 5. John Jarvis Co., Stratford, contractor for the city of Bridgeport. Renovate the interior of an existing singlefamily residence at 250 Holister Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Aug. 3.

RESIDENTIAL 80-84 Brittin Avenue LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Alter the fire doors to an existing single-family residence at 80-84 Brittin Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Aug. 5.

Alvarez, Maria R., Stamford, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 92 Knapp St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Aspden, Stephen R., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Install a window in an existing single-family residence at 51 Westgate Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Augustin, Ruth, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add to an existing single-family residence at 307 Seltsam Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed Aug. 4. Bilenker, Joshua H., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Change the rotting columns in an existing singlefamily residence at 57 Urban St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Blake, Milton, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 800 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 5. Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 1088 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Aug. 2. Burr, Stratford, contractor for Andre White. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 1585 Norman St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $11,028. Filed Aug. 3. C K H Industries Inc., contractor for Richard C. Bologna, et al. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 49 Coventry Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Carpentry Unlimited Inc., Stamford, contractor for Melissa S. Mauro. Replace a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 70 Vineyard Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,100. Filed between July 25 and July 29. CMSA LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for BHA. Renovate the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 1260 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Aug. 2.

Ebron, Darren, Bridgeport, contractor for Lindley Street Condominium Association. Renovate the interior of a condominium unit at 980 Lindley St., Unit 101, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Aug. 2. Ebron, Darren, Bridgeport, contractor for Kingsbury Condo Association. Add a new roof onto a condominium unit at 65-75 Kingsbury St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Aug. 2. Environmental Control Inc., Stratford, contractor for Mable Mora. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 259 Crestview Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Aug. 1. Feiner, Karyn D., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new pool house at an existing residential community at 35 Pembroke Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $275,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Ferreira, Joaquim, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 181 Grove St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Aug. 4. Flying Colors Roofing LLC, contractor for Paul Felix, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 26 Chester St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Flying Colors Roofing LLC, contractor for Heritage Corner Mews Association. Remove the shingles on a condominium unit and install new plywood and shingles at 409 Hope St., Unit 153, Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

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Gault, William L., contractor for Darlene J. Palewitz, et al. Add a generator to an existing single-family residence at 28 Malibu Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Gonzalez, Mirta, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a deck to the rear of an existing single-family residence at 145 Granfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $7,200. Filed Aug. 1.

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GREENWICH HOSPITAL ACHIEVES MAGNET DESIGNATION ◀◀ The celebration at Greenwich Hospital began as Sue Brown, executive vice president of operations and patient care services and chief nursing officer, flanked by Norman G. Roth, hospital president, and Priscilla Sterne, Magnet program director, learned that the hospital received the designation.

Greenwich Hospital received the Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), placing it among the approximately 7 percent of the more than 5,600 hospitals nationwide — and one of only six in Connecticut — to achieve this honor. The Magnet Recognition

Program recognizes health care organizations for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional practice. ANCC, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Organization, strives to promote excellence in nursing and health care through credentialing programs.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING LEGG MASON VOLUNTEERS TO HELP AMERICARES

◀◀ Legg Mason volunteers in the AmeriCares distribution center in Stamford. Photograph by Jake Rauscher, courtesy AmeriCares.

Volunteers from the Stamford office of Legg Mason, an investment management firm, recently helped Stamford-based AmeriCares, an emergency response and global health organization, assemble first-aid kids for disaster survivors. More than 50 volunteers from eight corporations participated in the July 27 event at AmeriCares’ headquarters, in-

cluding a large contingent from Legg Mason. Working with AmeriCares staff, the volunteers assembled 1,000 kits with bandages, gauze, antibiotic cream and other essential products for treating minor injuries. AmeriCares will distribute the kits to disaster survivors in the U.S. and worldwide after earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and other emergencies.

NACD ANNOUNCES ITS FALL PROGRAM LINE-UP

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The Newtown-based National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Connecticut Chapter, the advocate for the profession of directorship, announced its fall 2016 program series. Tom Leonard of Stew Leonard’s, a grocery store with 2,000 team members and nearly $400 million in annual sales, will kickoff the program on Sept. 15 with a presentation titled, “Only Happy Customers Come Back,” 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Darien. Leonard will share what he believes are the four secrets to creating and keeping a successful business. Future events include “The Role and Importance of Strategy as a Board Responsibility,” 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, and “Outlook 2017: A Board’s Eye View of the Year to Come,” 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Stamford Yacht Club in Stamford. To register, visit connecticut.nacdonline.org.

ONS APPOINTS FRANK AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

$15K YMCA GRANT SENDS KIDS TO CAMP

Greenwich-based Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) — a practice with more than 150 employees and 23 physicians, MRI and digital X-ray suites and two physical therapy departments with 15 physical therapists - welcomed Sally Frank to the new position of chief operating officer. Frank has been a part of the practice since 2004, starting as a marketing and communications consultant. She was hired as director

The Stamford Family YMCA received a $15,000 grant from the Crane Fund for Widows and Children – a Stamford-based organization created by Crane Co., an industrial products manufacturer, to provide assistance to underserved populations in nearby communities – to offer the summer camp experience to underserved and lower-income youth

of marketing in 2009, and two years later became the director of operations. In 2013, she was promoted to executive director. During her tenure, Frank has operationally managed the expansion of the practice to accommodate additional specialists and a growing demand for physical therapy services. Last year, she directed the opening of a second ONS location, a 14,000-squarefoot office and physical therapy center in Stamford. She is cur-

Sally Frank

rently preparing for the opening of a third facility in Westchester County and further expansion of the Stamford office.

NELSON SELECTED AS TOP 10 FAMILY LAWYER Randi Nelson, an associate attorney at Nusbaum & Parrino PC, a family law firm based in Westport, was selected as a 2016 Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for the state of Connecticut by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Nelson is involved in the full spectrum of client representation at the firm, including drafting and

prosecution, pre- and post- judgment motions, conducting and managing discovery, negotiation and drafting of separation agreements, and trial preparation, including asset tracing and the examination of witnesses at trial. She was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 2011. The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys is an organization devoted

Randi Nelson

to recognizing the top family law attorneys in the nation.

GREENWICH LAND TRUST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RETIRE The board of directors of Greenwich Land Trust (GLT, a member-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting natural resources through open space preservation and environmental education, announced the retirement of Virginia “Ginny” Gwynn after almost nine years

as executive director. Gwynn led GLT through a transition, including the acquisition of the Mueller Preserve and GLT’s $1.5 million capital campaign to create the new conservation center. At its July board meeting, GLT announced that a new educational trail at its conservation center

will be named the “Virginia Gwynn Heritage Preservation Trail” to honor her achievements. Ann Saywer, a former executive director and board member of GLT, is to serve as the interim executive director until a permanent replacement is found.

AMERICARES DEPLOYS WORKERS TO LOUISIANA Stamford-based AmeriCares, an emergency response and global health organization, is deploying an emergency response tea to Baton Rouge, La., where flooding has killed at least seven people and forced thousands from their homes. Parts of Louisiana re-

ceived more than two feet of rain recently, causing flooding that overwhelmed rivers and engulfed homes and businesses. Emergency crews have rescued more than 20,000 survivors and more than 11,000 survivors have signed up for disaster assistance.

The federal government has issued a major disaster declaration for four parishes throughout southern Louisiana. AmeriCares dispatched a response team from Stamford on Tuesday, Aug. 16 to assess health needs in impacted areas.

in Stamford. The campership fund allows the YMCA to offer reduced fees to lower-income and underserved families, while still meeting operational costs. Each summer, the Stamford Family YMCA offers summer programming with a focus on academic enrichment, social skill development, outdoor and physical recreation and field trips for more than 350 children.

WU & Y PARTNERS WITH GREENWICH UNITED WAY Greenwich United Way, the local arm of a nationwide nonprofit seeking to address the human service needs specific to local communities, is seeking artists with a connection to Greenwich to submit designs inspired by reading for a chance to be featured on Wu & Y joggers and yoga pants during the month of October. The collaboration is the first for both Greenwich United Way and

Wu & Y, a crowd-funded active wear brand based in Brooklyn, N.Y. Artists can email a textile design, pattern or photograph of an art piece to be used as a Wu & Y print on Greenwich United Way Fall 2016 merchandise with an artist statement or description of their submission and details about their connection to the community through Friday, Aug. 26 to info@greenwichunitedway.org.

JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES OPENS NEW CAMPUS Jewish Senior Services, a senior care provider for clients in Fairfield and New Haven counties, held the grand opening celebration of The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus on Park Avenue in Bridgeport, Thursday, Aug. 4. More than 200 donors and friends joined local dignitaries, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Mayor Joseph P. Ganim, and the leadership of Jewish Senior Services, as they celebrated the opening of the new campus. All of the residents – more than 300 seniors – moved from The Jewish Home campus on Jefferson Street into their new home in June. The new campus is a household model skilled nursing and assisted living facility, which allows small groups of individuals to share all of the amenities of home. Each house is comprised of 14 private bedrooms with private bathrooms and showers that are situated around a shared kitchen, dining room, living room, den and balcony. The project was funded with tax-exempt bonds through the city of Bridgeport and purchased by People’s United Bank, as well as “The Journey to Home” capital campaign, which raised approximately $27 million.

DATES AUG. 22 The Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring Kevin Costner – the actor and director of Oscarnominated films, including “Field of Dreams,” “Dances with Wolves,” “The Bodyguard and JFK,” and the History Channel miniseries, Hatfields & McCoys – with his rock and country band, Kevin Costner & Modern West, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795. Women’s Business Development Council is presenting “Paid Leave – Great for Employees. Great for Business,” a roundtable discussion with a group of business owners, state leaders and the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund to learn how a responsible paid leave package is a positive investment for all involved, noon to 2 p.m., Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 10 Progressive Drive, second floor, Shelton. To register, visit ctwbdc.org.

AUG. 23 SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Greenwich Library are presenting “Using Free Software,” a complimentary small-business workshop, 6-7 p.m., 101 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. and guest speaker includes Bud Freund. To register, visit scorefairfieldcounty.org.

AUG. 24 The Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd, a blues rock guitar artist returning for the seventh time, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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Hsilva LLC, contractor for self. Remove the illegal walls in an existing two-family residence at 389 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $200. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Fausto Jarrin. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 25 Wade Terrace, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,700. Filed Aug. 2.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 7 De Bera Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,591. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Jachimowicz, Miroslaw, contractor for Matthew Ellis, et al. Add a second floor for a master bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 196 Alpine St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Pyramid Construction, Stamford, contractor for Regency Home Corp. Repair the balcony on an existing single-family residence at 2370 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Aug. 3.

US Home Services LLC, contractor for Eduard A. Arefiev. Replace the siding and roofing on an existing singlefamily residence at 326 Haig Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Quintero, Pedro, Stratford, contractor for Pena Roicy, et al. Renovate the bathroom and kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 26 Fremont St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Aug. 1.

Wawrzacz, Jozef, contractor for Joshua H. Bilenker. Renovate the front porch attached to an existing singlefamily residence at 57 Urban St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Restart Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Restart Homes LLC. Add a bathroom dormer to an existing single-family residence at 146 Pitt St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Aug. 5.

COURT CASES

JP Maguire Associates Inc., contractor for Peter G. Millward, et al. Repair an existing single-family residence damaged from a falling tree at 100 Arden Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29. JP Maguire Associates Inc., Waterbury, contractor for Philomene Bienaime. Renovate the siding and windows on an existing single-family residence at 546 Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 5. Keep Me Home, Berlin, contractor for Sycamore Housing. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 285 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed Aug. 1.

Ross, Jason T., contractor for Stephen J. Schneider, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 996 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Legacy Builder, Branford, contractor for Ed Rivera. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 1490 Central Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,700. Filed Aug. 3.

Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., Rocky Hill, contractor for Theadeen A. Dalley, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 28 Midland Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,294. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Liu, Kenneth S., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add recessed lights to the bathroom ceiling in a condominium unit at 320 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 20, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., contractor for Theadeen A. Dalley, et al. Remove the siding on an existing single-family residence at 28 Midland Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,408. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

MOB Construction, Ansonia, contractor for self. Demolish the interior of an existing single-family residence at 1038 Pembroke St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Aug. 1.

Superior Alterations and Design LLC, contractor for Dorothy Kolinsky. Renovate a bathroom in a multifamily residence at 73 Courtland Ave., Unit 157, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,600. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Allen W. Lee, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 127 Snow Crystal Lake, Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,609. Filed between July 25 and July 29. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Maria Largo. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 135 Laurel Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14,500. Filed Aug. 3. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Evelyn Cange. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 1281 Howard Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $23,400. Filed Aug. 3. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Edwin Ruiz. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 246 Alex St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Aug. 2.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Man S. Chau. Replace the windows in a condominium unit at 36 Depinedo Ave., Unit 4, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed between July 25 and July 29. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Ventetucci Family Enterprises LLC. Replace the windows on a multifamily residence at 129 Weed Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,550. Filed between July 25 and July 29. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Dorothy Montell, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 78 Whitmore Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,250. Filed between July 25 and July 29.

FIGURES Government Employees Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Robert Marino, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. 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 judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6058553-S. Filed Aug. 2.

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT

Isupport.ws Inc., Stamford. Filed by SMG & Associates Inc., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rosenthal Law Firm LLC, 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 staffing services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $5,317 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-cv16-6058554-S. Filed Aug. 2.

Adkins Builders LLC, et al., West Haven. Filed by Jerry Simeon, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of construction contract against the defendants alleging that the defendants failed to finish their work they started pursuant to an agreement and caused damages to the basement of the plaintiff’s house. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv16-6058526-S. Filed Aug. 2.

Realogy Holding Corp., et al., Madison, N.J. Filed by Noa Forster, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rodie & Connolly PC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendants alleging that they installed a fireplace in her house without proper safety screens. The plaintiff’s hand touched the glass enclosure around the fireplace, causing a severe burn to her hand, due to the negligence of the defendants in their failure to properly design the fireplace. The plaintiff claims damages, costs and punitive damages. Case no. FBT-cv16-6058540-S. Filed Aug. 2.

E.I. Dupont De Nemours & Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Joseph Valiante, Waterbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alphonse Ippolito, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendants alleging that they polluted the air he breathed with asbestos, causing damages. This allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendants in that they failed to properly store their materials. The plaintiff claims damages, interest, costs and such other and further relief. Case no. FBT-cv16-6058576-S. Filed Aug. 4.

TGI Friday’s Inc., Hartford. Filed by Anna Arena, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Esquire, Ganim Legal PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she was knocked over by an employee of the defendant while on premises owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This accident was due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that it failed to properly train its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court and such other relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv16-6058571-S. Filed Aug. 3.

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.

Geico General Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Patrick Chrisholm, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bruce J. Corrigan Jr., Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants 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 defendants. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6058558-S. Filed Aug. 3.

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The Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunter Charnow, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Willinger, Willinger & Bucci PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of employment agreement against the defendant alleging that it failed to pay his earned wages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, double damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv16-6058529-S. Filed Aug. 2.

TJX Companies Inc., Hartford. Filed by Ann Franzen, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of John J. Cohane PC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a pool of water in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that it failed to clear its floor. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other relief as this court may deem equitable and just. Case no. FBT-cv16-6058582-S. Filed Aug. 4.

Lowe’s Home Centers LLC, et al., Hartford. Filed by Daniel Kemp, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he tripped over a flatbed cart on the floor of the plaintiff’s premise. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to properly maintain the premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-cv16-6020341-S. Filed Aug. 1.

US Property Management LLC, Trumbull. Filed by Carmen Ruiz, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on stairs owned by the defendant and sustained injury when she fell. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to correct the stairs on their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. FBT-cv16-6058525-S. Filed Aug. 2.

Newtown Road Properties Inc., et al., Westport. Filed by Annette B. Fuchs, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Matz & Levitan LLC, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a raised sewer pipe owned by the defendants and sustained injury when she fell. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to fix the protruding sewer pipe on their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs, interest, expenses of suit and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. DBD-cv16-6020345-S. Filed Aug. 2.

Yellow Taxi Service Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Lisa Stokes, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: De Lucia & Levine LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she was in a taxicab owned and operated by the defendant, which stopped too fast, causing injuries. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6058575-S. Filed Aug. 4.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Geico Indemnity Co., et al., Washington, D.C. Filed by Western Connecticut Health Network, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of V. Michael Simko Jr., Shelton. 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 medical services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $14,536 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs of suit, attorney’s fees, interest and such other relief as to law may apply. Case no. DBD-cv16-6020354-S. Filed Aug. 3.

Plumtrees Plaza LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by Jacqueline Lendor, Bronx, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Deborah D. Eddy, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to clear ice and snow from their parking lot. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. DBD-cv16-6020368-S. Filed Aug. 4. Stamford Superior Court 68 Houston Terrace LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Leo Socci and Kryn Socci, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this fraud suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to account for rental income received and failed to apply said income to expenses. The plaintiffs claim sale of subject property, an accounting of all monies received, costs, attorney’s fees and any other and further relief the court may deem proper or just in law or equity. Case no. FST-cv16-6029417-S. Filed Aug. 2.

FACTS Domestic Kitchens Inc., Fairfield. Filed by Eric Grayson, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Grayson & Associates PC, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of construction contract against the defendant alleging that the defendant failed to build a kitchen for the plaintiff pursuant to an agreement and used inferior materials in branch of contract. The plaintiff claims actual damages, punitive damages, treble damages, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. FST-cv16-6029396-S. Filed Aug. 1. Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Isabel Molina, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford. 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 judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6029415-S. Filed Aug. 2. Grayson & Associates PC, et al., Greenwich. Filed by First County Bank, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a commercial term promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $2 million due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and such other and further relief as the court may deem equitable, just or appropriate. Case no. FST-cv16-6029438-S. Filed Aug. 4. Hugo’s Painting LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Sherwin-Williams Co., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brian S. Cantor, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $2,896 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, interest, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as this court deems just and fit. Case no. FST-cv16-6029421-S. Filed Aug. 2. Mylen Stairs Inc., et al., Collegeville, Pa. Filed by Mark Chimblo, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Medico & Associates LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to properly manufacture a staircase for the plaintiff, resulting in defects. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6029427-S. Filed Aug. 3.

Semac Electric Co. Inc., et al., Hamden. Filed by Yale Electric East LLC, Canton, Mass. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Law Office of Steven R. Kolodziej LLC. 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 building materials provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $313,932 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems just and appropriate. Case no. FST-cv16-6029448-S. Filed Aug. 5. Smithfield & Wainwright LLC, et al., Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Filed by E2Value Inc., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tolisano & Danforth LLC, Ellington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of settlement agreement suit against the defendants alleging that they have failed to abide by the settlement reached in a previous suit to not breach confidentiality. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, costs of suit, attorney’s fees and such other relief as the court may deem equitable. Case no. FST-cv16-6029422-S. Filed Aug. 3.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Argo Tea Inc. and Castle Co-Packers LLC, New Kensington, Pa. Filed by Brook & Whittle Ltd., Guilford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jacobs & Dow LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they failed and refused to pay for labeling materials and bottling services provided by the plaintiff. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $300,000, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims $300,000 in monetary damages, interest, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-01325-SBA. Filed Aug. 4. Barberino Car Country LLC, et al., Watertown. Filed by Keila Santiago and Aida L. Colon, New Britain. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Consumer Law Group, Rocky Hill. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendants alleging that they misrepresented their car as being worth more than it actually was in order to get them to sign a purchase order. The defendants allegedly failed to list Santiago as a buyer on the contract. The plaintiffs claim actual damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-01315-WWE. Filed Aug. 3.

Broan-Nutone LLC, et al., Hartford, Wisc. Filed by Richard Lusardo and Brenna Lusardo, Norwalk. Plaintiffs’ attorney: The Reilly Law Firm LLC, Ridgefield. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this property damage suit against the defendants alleging that they manufactured a defective ceiling fan. This defective ceiling fan allegedly caught fire on premises owned by the plaintiffs, causing damages. The plaintiffs claim damages of $628,000, interest, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-01333-AWT. Filed Aug. 5. Examcertify Ltd., London, U.K. Filed by Project Management Institute Inc., Newtown Square, Pa. Plaintiff’s attorney: Roche Pia LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this copyright infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it sold question and answers, which are similar to or identical to the plaintiff’s copyrighted exam-preparation materials, causing damages. The plaintiff claims an injunction enjoining the defendants and restraining them from continuing to infringe, an impoundment of the infringing materials, statutory damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-01297-JCH. Filed Aug. 1. Paradigm Healthcare Management LLC, et al. Filed by Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association & Insurance Co., Blue Bell, Pa. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that the plaintiff issued a worker’s compensation and employer liability to the defendants. The defendants have allegedly failed to pay the balance due of $342,000, despite demand for payment. The plaintiff claims $342,000 in monetary damages, compensatory damages, prejudgment interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-01307-AWT. Filed Aug. 1. U.S. Equities Corp., et al. Filed by Abel Osagie, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: self-representing. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendants alleging that he signed an agreement with the defendants to increase the level of the mortgage loan. This agreement allegedly included a “choice of law” clause where the laws of Delaware were to apply no matter where the plaintiff was. The defendants allegedly filed an action against the plaintiff, which was time barred under Delaware law and put a lien on the plaintiff’s house, causing damages. The plaintiff claims injunctive relief, statutory damages, punitive damages, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-01311-VAB. Filed Aug 2.

FIGURES US Security Associates Inc., Meriden. Filed by Elasha Rosario, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Maya Murphy PC, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that it invaded her personal space while she was employed and sexually harassed her. The plaintiff was allegedly unable to get the defendant to end the harassment. The defendant allegedly falsified complaints against her and terminated her. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, interest, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-01330-SRU. Filed Aug. 4.

Dragon Blue 18 Pemberwick LLC, Greenwich. Seller: 18 Pemberwick Road LLC, Stamford. Property: 18 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Amount: $580,000. Filed July 25.

Walmart Stores Inc., et al. Filed by Kevin A. Perry. Plaintiff’s attorney: Madsen, Prestley & Parentau LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this disability act suit against the defendants alleging that he injured his neck while working for the defendants. The defendants allegedly tried to get him to work against his doctor’s orders and then terminated him. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, economic damages, back pay, front pay, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-01313-RNC. Filed Aug. 2.

Information Systems Networks Corp., Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 269 Sunshine Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 5.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Debowski, Mariusz, et al., Newtown. Appointed committee: Jackie Chan, Newtown. Property: 25 Pine Tree Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $331,500. Docket no. DBD-cv-156018298-S. Filed July 18. Guttman, Samuel, et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Alan P. Link, Stamford. Property: 44 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 6L, Stamford. Amount: $212,000. Docket no. DBD-cv-156025092-S. Filed Aug. 1.

COMMERCIAL 176 Lewis LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: CIT Bank NA, Austin, Texas. Property: 241 Pennsylvania Ave., Unit 129, Bridgeport. Amount: $50,000. Filed Aug. 3. 2 Seagate LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Konrad R. Kruger, Greenwich. Property: 2 Seagate Road, Greenwich. Amount: $5.4 million. Filed Aug. 2. 7 Fieldcrest LLC, Westport. Seller: Robert J. Leverte Jr. and Marcia I. Leverte, Westport. Property: 7 Fieldcrest Road, Westport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed July 29. Coastal Construction Group LLC, Westport. Seller: Alexander P. Perry and Kimberly V. Perry, Westport. Property: 6 Hillandale Lane, Westport. Amount: $890,000. Filed July 25.

Green Farms Academy Inc., Westport. Seller: Benjamin M. Talbott and Heather X. Talbott, Westport. Property: 60 Maple Lane, Westport. Amount: $653,675. Filed Aug. 3. Harbor Point Properties LLC, Greenwich. Seller: John J. Fareri, Greenwich. Property: 12 Davenport Ave, Units 1 and 2, Greenwich. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Aug. 1.

JMZ LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: Gloria Sancho and William B. Sancho, Stratford. Property: 84-86 Bell St., Bridgeport. Amount: $85,000. Filed Aug. 4. Kate Real Estate LLC, Westport. Seller: Brian G. Ostrer and Merideth C. Ostrer, Westport. Property: 52 Washington Ave., Westport. Amount: $847,500. Filed July 29. Quattro Properties LLC, Trumbull. Seller: David F. Holman and Elaine C. Holman, Guilford. Property: 20 Burr Place, Stratford. Amount: $91,000. Filed July 28. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 263 Taft St., Stratford. Amount: $10. Filed July 27. SIR-11 Ambler LLC, Westport. Seller: Carl V. Serbell III and Yvonne L. Serbell, Westport. Property: 11 Ambler Road West, Westport. Amount: $600,000. Filed Aug. 1. SIR-4 Sharp Turn LLC, Westport. Seller: Nancy A. Gold and Robert Gold, New York, N.Y. Property: 4 Sharp Turn Road, Westport. Amount: $725,000. Filed Aug. 1. TJ’s Properties Investors LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 178 West Ave., Stratford. Amount: $67,299. Filed Aug. 2.

RESIDENTIAL Abelli, Jacqueline L., Stratford. Seller: William E. O’Malley and Marjean E. O’Malley, Oxford. Property: Lots 231-232, Map 1905, Stratford. Amount: $333,000. Filed July 26. Alberda, Gayle, Des Moines, Iowa. Seller: Ingrid S. Gamiello, Easton. Property: 2612 North Ave., Unit B8, Bridgeport. Amount: $140,000. Filed Aug. 3. Ali, Muhammad, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 173 Stonybrook Road, Stratford. Amount: $120,000. Filed Aug. 2. Altimari, Brigid and Vincent Altimari, Newtown. Seller: James Ross and Marissa Novonty-Ross, Newtown. Property: 18B Philo Curtis Road, Newtown. Amount: $412,000. Filed July 28. Aylor, Rachel, Hamden. Seller: First Class Painting & Home Improvement, Danbury. Property: 41 Riverside Road, Newtown. Amount: $358,500. Filed July 28. Backes, Robin, Robert T. Miller, Corey Miller and Christopher Backes, East Haddam. Seller: Kathleen Wheeler, Bridgeport. Property: 3 Cedar Pond Road, Westport. Amount: $865,000. Filed July 26. Barlow, Sondra K. and Andrew J. Striso, Greenwich. Seller: Etienne Lamairesse and Catherine Lamairesse, Greenwich. Property: 5 Lia Fail Way, Greenwich. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Aug. 2. Bearse, Sharon I. and David T. Bearse, Ridgefield. Seller: Ralph B. Campanile and Carol A. Campanile, Stratford. Property: 474 Commanche Lane, Stratford. Amount: $216,000. Filed Aug. 5. Beaudry, Mary and Dustin Beaudry, New Canaan. Seller: Fairchild Preserve LLC, Bronxville, N.Y. Property: Lot 2, Map 7654, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 3. Bishop, Lisa C. and Bryan J. Bishop, Greenwich. Seller: Peter B. Sanford and Harriet M. Sanford, Greenwich. Property: Fairfield Avenue, Greenwich. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed July 27.

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FACTS Bissell, Sharon Ann and Michael Luke, Rye Brook, N.Y. Seller: Joan C. Mahoney, Athens, Ala. Property: 138 Byram Road, Unit 5, Greenwich. Amount: $555,000. Filed Aug. 1. Chattin, Nancy L. and Jeffrey a. Chattin, Newtown. Seller: Dauti Construction LLC, New Fairfield. Property: 15 Ardi Court, Newtown. Amount: $272,900. Filed July 29. Cilbrith, Robert, Stratford. Seller: Louis L. Gannon and Kyle M. Starkey, Stratford. Property: 248 Wigwam Lane, Stratford. Amount: $265,000. Filed Aug. 1. Cooper, Lindsey and Brian Cooper, Greenwich. Seller: Crescent Road Property LLC, Greenwich. Property: 9 Crescent Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed Aug. 2. Cordero, Luz and Santos D. Cordero, Stratford. Seller: Kevin G. Pjatak, Stratford. Property: 177 Sherman St., Stratford. Amount: $130,000. Filed July 27. Cordon, Thurlus, Stratford. Seller: David Williams, Stratford. Property: 575 Harvard Ave., Stratford. Amount: $259,900. Filed Aug. 3. Crohn, Ashley H., Greenwich. Seller: DMC Builders LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 443 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed July 27. Cruz, Angel L., Bridgeport. Seller: Washington Cabezas, Bridgeport. Property: 479 Sherwood Place, Stratford. Amount: $226,000. Filed July 29. Csaszar, Sara K. and Gregory K. Csaszar, Jersey City, N.J. Seller: Sandra D. Bouclier and George P. Bouclier, Newtown. Property: 11 West St., Newtown. Amount: $525,900. Filed July 25. Cubero, Eunicis, Stratford. Seller: Rosemary Kvaka, Joanne Kvaka and Linda Ward, Stratford. Property: 93 Meadowview Ave., Stratford. Amount: $135,000. Filed July 29. Cubero, Eunicis, Stratford. Seller: Christopher J. Kvaka, Stratford. Property: 93 Meadowview Ave., Stratford. Amount: $45,000. Filed July 29. Cunliffe, Daniel Elise, Stratford. Seller: Dorothy W. Evan, Stratford. Property: 35 Southfield Place, Stratford. Amount: $290,000. Filed Aug. 2. Curran, Michael, Shelton. Seller: LKD Enterprises LLC, Trumbull. Property: 1105 Hillside Ave., Stratford. Amount: $311,500. Filed July 29. Fox, Rebecca E. and Patrick Allen Fox, Greenwich. Seller: Patrick Allen Fox, Greenwich. Property: Weaver Street, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 3.

Freeman, Linda and Randall Freeman, Greenwich. Seller: DeAnne M. Sneddon and Kevin F. Sneddon, Greenwich. Property: 26 Byfield Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Aug. 4. Galterio, Jessica M. and Kiley R. Galterio, Oakville. Seller: Thomas W. McGurk and Tina A. McGurk, Newtown. Property: 8 Surrey Trail, Newtown. Amount: $345,000. Filed July 18. Glasford, David, Bridgeport. Seller: Casimir Kolbusz, Fairfield. Property: Lot 2, Lakeview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $282,000. Filed Aug. 3. Gordon, Maureen A., Stratford. Seller: Timothy J. Morrissey, Stratford. Property: 544A Narraganset Lane, Stratford. Amount: $235,000. Filed Aug. 2. Gottlieb, Linda and Richard Gottlieb, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 103 Woods Lane, Newtown. Amount: $516,537. Filed July 21.

Haymond, Sherry and Jason Haymond, Darien. Seller: SIR-16 Ridge LLC, Westport. Property: Lot 9, Map 7706, Westport. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Aug. 4. Herkes, Claire, Greenwich. Seller: 41 Riverside LLC, Greenwich. Property: 41 Riverside Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Aug. 3. Holland Jr., Robert L., Greenwich. Seller: Vivian H. Williamsen, Stamford. Property: Lot 50, Map 264, Greenwich. Amount: $427,600. Filed Aug. 1. Horowitz, Toni and Lee Horowitz, Newtown. Seller: Thomas M. Murtha, Newtown. Property: Head of Meadow Road, Map 2450, Newtown. Amount: $387,500. Filed July 27. Hugo, Lucy Patricia and Todd Bradley Hugo, Newtown. Seller: Philip E. Swink and Maureel O’Neill Swink, Newtown. Property: Schoolhouse Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $590,000. Filed July 19.

FIGURES Leonova, Alina and Stanislav Leonov, Greenwich. Seller: Eric T. Kreuter and Pamela B. Kreuter, Greenwich. Property: 215 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Aug. 4. Lert, Christen R. and Jordan D. Lert, Westport. Seller: 149-151 Compo Road South LLC, Westport. Property: 149-151 Compo Road South, Westport. Amount: $318,214. Filed Aug. 1. Letitia, Jennifer O., Westport. Seller: Jennifer O. Letitia, Westport. Property: 1 Tulip Lane, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed July 29. Liang, Kashual, Stratford. Seller: Andrew W. Mocerino and Joseph M. Mocerino, Stratford. Property: 180 McLeod Place, Stratford. Amount: $277,000. Filed July 28. Lin, Li Fan, Bridgeport. Seller: Tineke L. Sanabria, Bridgeport. Property: 462 Wells St., Bridgeport. Amount: $163,000. Filed Aug. 3. Lotti, Marc, Fairfield. Seller: Bruno Lotti and Marta-Marie Lotti, Mastic Beach, N.Y. Property: 96 Kings Highway, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed July 28.

Greene, Kevin R., Jupiter, Fla. Seller: Mark O’Donnell and Gwen O’Donnell, Rye, N.Y. Property: 21 Lia Fail Way, Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Aug. 2.

Hurtuk, Susan H. and Gloria M. Hurtuk, Watertown. Seller: Beverly Gillotti, Chandler, Ariz. Property: Willis Road, Newtown. Amount: $210,000. Filed July 18.

Guarino, Julietta, Singer Island, Fla. Seller: Daniel J. Kilmurray, Greenwich. Property: 51 Forest Ave., Unit 127, Greenwich. Amount: $805,000. Filed July 28.

Hurtuk, Susan H. and Gloria M. Hurtuk, Watertown. Seller: Beverly Johnson, The Villages, Fla. Property: Willis Road, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed July 18.

Lourenco, Ana Maria and Fernando Lourenco, Greenwich. Seller: Fernando Lourenco, Greenwich. Property: 29 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 5.

Guilietta, Rosa and Lucia Balestrino, Orange. Seller: Michael Bodetti and Sabrina Fontanile, Cape Coral, Fla. Property: 11 Ludlow Road, Westport. Amount: $630,000. Filed Aug. 1.

Johnson, Tracey, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Wilson A. Cordova, New Haven. Property: 44 Orchard St., Stratford. Amount: $232,500. Filed July 26.

Lourenco, Fernando, Greenwich. Seller: Susan Vatell, Greenwich. Property: 29 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Aug. 5.

Keener, Elizbeth Lovejoy and Christopher Glenn Kinner, Greenwich. Seller: Virginia L. Theis, Stamford. Property: Lot 15, Sinawoy Road, Greenwich. Amount: $294,376. Filed Aug. 1.

Luczak, Michele and Matthew John Luczak, Bethel. Seller: Steven T. Antal, Newtown. Property: Lot 17, Map 3152, Newtown. Amount: $295,000. Filed July 29.

Guillory, Nicole M. and Jesse L. Guillory, Kingston, N.Y. Seller: Michael Pramuka and Catherine Pramuka, Newtown. Property: 29 Castle Meadow Road, Newtown. Amount: $350,000. Filed July 22. Gunther, Denise L. and Gerhard Gunther, Watertown. Seller: Toll CT III LP, Newtown. Property: 836 Brookside Court, Newtown. Amount: $476,910. Filed July 29. Hallock, Timothy J., Greenwich. Seller: 58 Parsonage Road LLC, Greenwich. Property: Lot 2, Map 7151, Greenwich. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Aug. 3. Halpern, Laura A. and Lee M. Halpern, Stratford. Seller: Robin Moayed-Amini, Stratford. Property: 31 Birch Place, Stratford. Amount: $179,000. Filed July 28. Hamlen, Renee and Paul J. Hamlen, Greenwich. Seller: 5 Butler Street LLC, Stamford. Property: 5 Butler St., Greenwich. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Aug. 3. Harvey Jr., Robert N., Stratford. Seller: Bettina Connelly, Stratford. Property: 85 Victoria Lawn, Stratford. Amount: $345,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Keller, Julie and Jonathan Keller, Greenwich. Seller: Stephen M. Banker and Judith K. Banker, Greenwich. Property: Woodside Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Aug. 2. Kiss, Rosse M., Stamford. Seller: Sandra Vitorino Ferreira, Bridgeport. Property: Unit E-1 of Rivers Edge Condominium, Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Aug. 3. Lawrence, Pamela M. and William F. Lawrence, Greenwich. Seller: William F. Lawrence and Pamela M. Lawrence, Greenwich. Property: Perkins Road, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed July 25. Lendof, Nilcy and Gregory A. Lendof, Guttenberg, N.J. Seller: Robert V. Budnick and Sandra B. Bubnick, Stratford. Property: 57 Mount Pleasant Ave., Stratford. Amount: $235,000. Filed Aug. 1.

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Macabaug, Jennifer, Stamford. Seller: Edwin L. Levine and Helen C. Levine, Stratford. Property: 50 Paradise Court, Stratford. Amount: $304,000. Filed Aug. 1. Marsh, David G., Port Melbourne, Australia. Seller: Whelan Homes LLC, Newtown. Property: 31 Great Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $630,000. Filed July 18. Massam, Katharine L. and Geoffrey R. Massam, Greenwich. Seller: Andrew R. Amill and Susan V. Amill, Greenwich. Property: 178 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed July 25. Mathur, Vikas and Madhu Mathur, Greenwich. Seller: David P. Smith, The Villages, Fla. Property: 108 Glenville Road, Greenwich. Amount: $725,000. Filed July 27. McMahon, John A., Stratford. Seller: John W. Troxell and Jacqueline L. Troxell, Stratford. Property: 105 Flora Drive, Stratford. Amount: $280,000. Filed July 27.

Mejias, Miguel A. and Juliana Zalfa, Bridgeport. Seller: Mauro Rizzi and Julia O. Rizzi, Bridgeport. Property: 144-146 Garden Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $240,000. Filed Aug. 4. Merritt, Ashleigh and Kevin Merritt, Newtown. Seller: Thomas D. Kirk and Eileen W. Kirk, Newtown. Property: Lot 61, Maps 6083 and 6084, Newtown. Amount: $465,000. Filed July 26. Mittal, Hitesh and Preeti Mittal, Greenwich. Seller: Randall Matthews Freeman and Linda Magan Freeman, Greenwich. Property: 19 Nimitz Place, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Aug. 4. Mittal, Rahul, Westport. Seller: Deborah A. Hodes, Norwalk. Property: 45 Bayberry Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed July 28. Mocarski, Claire F. and Daniel J. Mocarski Sr., Bridgeport. Seller: Vincent J. Antezzo, Bridgeport. Property: 80 Cartright St., Unit 5K, Bridgeport. Amount: $54,750. Filed Aug. 5. Moore, Todd C., Stratford. Seller: Max H. Westphal and Audra S. Westphal, Stratford. Property: 110 Ash St., Stratford. Amount: $297,000. Filed Aug. 1. Morales, Charlie A. and Kassandra Velez, Stamford. Seller: 230 Dewey Street LLC, Wilton. Property: 230 Dewey St., Stratford. Amount: $229,900. Filed Aug. 2. Musella, Amy Beth and Phillip Musella, Monroe. Seller: Edward Pack and Kristen Pack, Newtown. Property: 16 Elana Lane, Newtown. Amount: $350,000. Filed July 18. Natale Jr., Federico F., Newtown. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 813 Brookside Court, Newtown. Amount: $324,827. Filed July 21. Nemeth, Kristen and David J. Nemeth, Stratford. Seller: Michael Justo and Colleen Justo, Stratford. Property: Lot 32, Map 239, Stratford. Amount: $212,500. Filed July 27. Nitopi, Anthony V., Newtown. Seller: Mary K. Williams, Newtown. Property: Lot 1, Map 2234, Newtown. Amount: $313,500. Filed July 26. Noble, Veronica Luz and Antonio Moscoso, Greenwich. Seller: Charles J. Carino Jr., Greenwich. Property: 29 Division St., Unit 3, Greenwich. Amount: $415,000. Filed July 25. Novotny, Marissa A. and James E. Ross, Newtown. Seller: Cynthia A. Headen and Steven H. Headen, Newtown. Property: Lot 6, Map 7048, Newtown. Amount: $568,800. Filed July 29. O’Brien, Devin, Greenwich. Seller: Ethel S. Schwartz, Mount Pleasant, S.C. Property: 47 Lafayette Place, Unit 4C, Greenwich. Amount: $431,000. Filed July 25.

Pagano, Amy, Stratford. Seller: Carmine Timpanelli, Fairfield. Property: 710 Brewster St., Bridgeport. Amount: $125,000. Filed Aug. 5. Patil, Ranjana, Woodbridge. Seller: Jennifer A. Galletti, Bridgeport. Property: 226 Breakers Lane, Stratford. Amount: $347,500. Filed Aug. 5. Pettei, Daisy and Edward Pettei, Tuckahoe, N.Y. Seller: Joseph R. Carpentieri, Greenwich. Property: 104 Ritch Ave., Unit 12, Greenwich. Amount: $765,000. Filed Aug. 2. Phath, Rachana and Johnny Sinn, Bridgeport. Seller: Emilio Velez and Luz M. Velez, Bridgeport. Property: 60 Pavlik Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $170,000. Filed Aug. 3. Piccolo, Sunday V. and Stephen Piccolo Jr., Danbury. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 827 Brookside Court, Newtown. Amount: $390,534. Filed July 27. Porto Jr., Richard, Bridgeport. Seller: Carmine Timpanelli, Fairfield. Property: 720 Brewster St., Bridgeport. Amount: $85,000. Filed Aug. 5. Prager, Wendy and Ilya Gnedy, Greenwich. Seller: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 7 Bailiwick Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 1. Pramuka, Catherine and Michael Pramuka, Newtown. Seller: Alice Vrabel, Newtown. Property: Unit 87 of Walnut Tree Village, Newtown. Amount: $273,500. Filed July 22. Presuti, Courtney Elizabeth and Timothy M. Presuti, Greenwich. Seller: Patricia Barakett, Darien. Property: Lot 47, Map 202, Greenwich. Amount: $5.5 million. Filed July 25. Quashi, Yvonne M. and Selby R. Quahshie, Stratford. Seller: Lorene Canales, Stratford. Property: 112 Shanley St., Stratford. Amount: $83,000. Filed July 27. Racioppa, Alana and Justin Racioppa, Norwalk. Seller: Janet T. Wilson, Westport. Property: 21 Lees Lane, Westport. Amount: $906,500. Filed July 25. Rivera, Edwin A. and Kimberly T. Rivera, Stratford. Seller: Jitendra Kumar, Stratford. Property: 183 Ferndale Ave., Stratford. Amount: $190,000. Filed July 27. Rivera, Grimar and Matthew Teixeira, Bridgeport. Seller: Creston Capital LLC, Stratford. Property: 94 Woodend Road, Stratford. Amount: $210,000. Filed Aug. 3. Rosen, Amanda and Michael Rosen, Stratford. Seller: Mark S. Lee and Susan C. Lee, Stratford. Property: 20 Bayview Blvd., Stratford. Amount: $515,000. Filed Aug. 2.

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BUSINESS JOURNALS

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FACTS Rullo, Maria and Raffaele Rullo, Shelton. Seller: Gail Briggs-Malanson and Guy Malanson, Stratford. Property: 421B Blackhawk Lane, Stratford. Amount: $165,000. Filed July 27. Ryan, Marion T. and Stephen F. Ryan, Darien. Seller: Anthony McGinn and Lisa McGinn, Greenwich. Property: 226 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 4. Sabia, Heather and Michael D. Sabia Jr., Greenwich. Seller: Dogwood Property Holdings LLC, Trumbull. Property: 10 Sanford Place, Stratford. Amount: $229,000. Filed July 29. Saravia, Luz and Alexandra Monsalve, Bridgeport. Seller: Lucy Villegas, Bridgeport. Property: 56 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $170,000. Filed Aug. 4. Schablin, Vivian, Greenwich. Seller: Michelle F. Brown, Greenwich. Property: 6 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $1 million. Filed July 25. Schelstraete, Sigrid Van and Niels Schillewaert, Greenwich. Seller: Alan B. Lesure and Madelyn Lesure, Greenwich. Property: 12 Binney Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Aug. 1. Scott, Alysse K. and Stephen R. Scott, Long Island City, N.Y. Seller: Elizabeth Obernesser, Greenwich. Property: Lots 10 and 11, Map 292, Greenwich. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Aug. 2. Scott, Libby, Norwalk. Seller: Carpathy Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church St. John The Baptist, Bridgeport. Property: 2198 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Amount: $195,000. Filed Aug. 2. Sesse, Simone, Stratford. Seller: Maribel Garcia, Stratford. Property: 23 Indian Hill Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $296,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Sparre, Janet and Walter G. Rescorla, Westport. Seller: Bridget Ray, John Solway, Eamonn Solway and David Solway, Westport. Property: 149 Riverside Ave., Westport. Amount: $865,000. Filed Aug. 2. Spencer, Morgan and Ryan Spencer, Southbury. Seller: Dominick J. Lagana and Stefanie C. Palermo, Newtown. Property: 19 White Pine Road, Newtown. Amount: $337,000. Filed July 22. Sprague, Martina and Kevin J. Sprague II, Milford. Seller: KASL LLC, Newtown. Property: 55 Robin Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $608,691. Filed July 18. Sproveiro, Louis, Brookfield. Seller: Anthony J. Minervini and Nancy Rinaldi, Newtown. Property: 8 Sturges Road, Newtown. Amount: $737,500. Filed July 21. Stillman, Deshantel, Bridgeport. Seller: Maria Tecla, Zephyrillis, Fla. Property: 26 Charron St., Bridgeport. Amount: $190,000. Filed Aug. 3. Stockwell Jr., Charles F., Woodbury. Seller: Cheryl Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Bar, Woodbury. Property: Lots 202 and 203, Block A, Newtown. Amount: $7,500. Filed July 27. Tersigni, Andrea, Pound Ridge, N.Y. Seller: Alexander Reznikoff and Carol Reznikoff, Newtown. Property: 59 Poverty Hollow, Newtown. Amount: $450,000. Filed July 18. Thomson Sr., Seller: Michael Sape, Stratford. Ave., Stratford. Filed Aug. 2.

Andrew, Stratford. Sape Jr. and Nydia Property: 182 Albert Amount: $210,000.

Toledo, Poliana and Jonathan S. Franco, Stamford. Seller: Vincent Nichols and Kathryn C. Nichols, Westport. Property: 304 Green Farms Road, Westport. Amount: $696,500. Filed Aug. 1.

Shaw, Latasha Andrea, Bridgeport. Seller: Carmen A. Arbelo, Stratford. Property: 347 Woodend Road, Stratford. Amount: $125,000. Filed July 27.

Torres, Tinea Williams, Trumbull. Seller: Guy Lavalla and Helena Lavalla, Bridgeport. Property: 21 Lance Circle, Unit 21, Bridgeport. Amount: $136,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Sheikh, Kiran and Omar Faridi, Stamford. Seller: Siew Hui Terence Oh and Mei Dee Lim, Westport. Property: 22 Daniel Court, Westport. Amount: $2 million. Filed July 27.

Tran, Tanh Minh, Bridgeport. Seller: Carlos Galarza Jr. and Denise R. Rodriguez, Bridgeport. Property: 9 Court C, Building 61, Stratford. Amount: $39,500. Filed July 29.

Shi, Jiangping and Jing Wang, Greenwich. Seller: Robert W. Ehrhart and Stephanie Y. Ehrhart, Greenwich. Property: Lot A-2, Map 7937, Greenwich. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed Aug. 3.

Tripodi, Judith, Greenwich. Seller: Catherine Armentano, Greenwich. Property: Unit 76 in Greenwich Hills Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $755,000. Filed July 29.

Smith, Melanie D. and Adam Smith, Westport. Seller: Owenoke Park LLC, New Canaan. Property: 34 Owenoke Park, Westport. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed July 29.

Turner, Ashley G., Greenwich. Seller: Stefano Bensi and Judith Bensi, Greenwich. Property: 10 Marshall St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Aug. 2.

Spahr, Rosemary and Eric Spahr, Greenwich. Seller: Charles C. Steele Jr., Greenwich. Property: 9 Old Forge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Aug. 5.

Valdes, Maureen B. and Albert M. Valdes, Westport. Seller: Thomas M. Lynch and Carolyn L. Lynch, Westport. Property: 6 Wakeman Place, Westport. Amount: $900,000. Filed July 26.

FIGURES Chevalier, Peggyann A., et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 195 C. Louisiana Ave., Unit 352, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 2.

Petrino, John Michael, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 2950 Madison Ave., Unit G, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed July 29.

Deangelis, Carla, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, San Antonio, Texas. Property: 25 Cartright St., Unit 7A, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 3.

Robinson, Crystal, et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dunham, N.C. Property: 930 Platt St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 29.

Evans, Carlos A., et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Fla. Property: 231 DeForest Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 2.

Singletary, Joe, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 141-143 Eagle St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 2.

Gonzalesz, Odelmer, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 45-47 Vine St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed July 29.

Sullivan, Matthew, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 26 Sugar St., Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed July 26.

Carvajal, Nelson, Bridgeport. $3,851 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 172 Cottage St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Grebeck, Edward J., et al. Creditor: OneWest Bank, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 164 Janes St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 3.

Temple, Rita M., et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dunham, N.C. Property: 91 Woodland Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 4.

Chavez, Jorge D., Stamford. $7,013 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 662 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Filed July 25.

Hudak, Melinda, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, San Antonio, Texas. Property: 170 Mill Pond Road, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed July 27.

Tocco, Sharon, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 681 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 26.

Coffey, Donald B., Newtown. $489 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1 Hunting Ridge Road, Newtown. Filed July 27.

White, Donna, Newtown. Seller: Melissa Aresenault, Newtown. Property: 6 Laurel Road, Newtown. Amount: $265,000. Filed July 18.

Hurst, George P. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dunham, N.C. Property: 240 Wardwell St., Unit 3, Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 3.

Wray, Lurline E., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Irvine, Calif. Property: 58D Mencel Circle, Unit 210, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed July 27.

Wu, Jun and Qiang Lu, Stamford. Seller: Barbara V. Richmond, Greenwich. Property: 333 Palmer Hill Road, Unit 1C, Greenwich. Amount: $775,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Iglesias, Luis, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 65 Steuben St., Unit 14, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 1.

Young, Audrey, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 142-46 Cold Spring Road, Unit 5, Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 2.

Wyatt, Katherine J., San Clemente, Calif. Seller: Timothy J. Cronin and Susan L. Cronin, Newtown. Property: 10 John Beach Road, Newtown. Amount: $462,950. Filed July 29.

Mencel, James M., et al. Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 82-84 Waterman St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 5.

JUDGMENTS

Yu, Yinlei and Yuan Mei, Greenwich. Seller: Daniel Arnould and Eunha Kim, Greenwich. Property: 9 Wilmot Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed July 29.

Miller, Tommie, et al. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 643-645 North Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 2.

Zate, Ronald S. and Marshall S. Sprung, Greenwich. Seller: Stuart B. Katz and Suzanne S. Katz, Greenwich. Property: Lot 29, Map 4241, Greenwich. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed July 25.

MTAG Services LLC, et al. Creditor: NEFF Companies LLC. Property: 142 Union St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 5.

Bain, Ingarita E., Bridgeport. $1,472 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 963 Grand St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Nunez, Berkis, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 95 Chamberlain Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 1.

Bernard, Stanley N., Bridgeport. $4,203 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 471 Dexter Drive, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 1.

Oliva, Luis A., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 1003 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 29.

Bradley, Stephanie, Stratford. $5,861 in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., Orange, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 160 High Park Ave., Stratford. Filed July 28.

Parruccini, Lamberto R., et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 123 Harbor Drive, Unit 211, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed July 26.

Buie, Charles, Bridgeport. $2,670 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 175 Pleasantview Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Valentin, Evelyn and Jason Carrillo, Stratford. Seller: Manmohan Komal, North Haven. Property: 14 Bernard Place, Stratford. Amount: $175,000. Filed Aug. 2. Vernik, Linda and Vincent Cavaliere, Stratford. Seller: Winthrop Woods Developers LLC, Shelton. Property: 1 Terrill Road, Stratford. Amount: $420,000. Filed July 28. Vitale, Virginia, Newtown. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Newtown. Property: 823 Brookside Court, Newtown. Amount: $324,255. Filed July 25. Wales, Louise Carrie, Greenwich. Seller: Morten Kramer and Maria Kramer, Greenwich. Property: 6 School St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Aug. 1. Wallace, Denise and Richard Wallace, New Rochelle, N.Y. Seller: Carl Martin Misuriello and Francesca Misuriello, Harrison, N.Y. Property: 65 Sheephill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed July 28. Wang, Kim and Eric Wang, Greenwich. Seller: Mark A. Samuel and Lori E. Samuel, Greenwich. Property: 315 Orchard St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Aug. 1.

Zatolochnaya, Olga and Ivan Volcho, Danbury. Seller: Marie Gaddis, Newtown. Property: Lot 3, Map 6074, Newtown. Amount: $435,000. Filed July 29.

FORECLOSURES Campbell, Anthony, et al. Creditor: Success Village Apartments Inc., Stratford. Property: 430 Success Ave., Building 86, Apt. 24, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed July 28. Carter, Richard J., et al. Creditor: Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Property: 126 Downs Ave., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 5.

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Alvarez, Robert, Bridgeport. $789 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 604 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Campbell, Margaret, Bridgeport. $2,108 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 40 Trowel St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Carlin, Barbara, Rye Brook, N.Y. $5.3 million in favor of Martin Carlin, by Wiggin and Dana LLP, Stamford. Property: 11 Pheasant Ridge Road, Newtown. Filed July 28. Carlona, Mary C., Bridgeport. $4,510 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 171 Robin St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Costa, Liz, Bridgeport. $1,113 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 586 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Davidson, Chiffon, Bridgeport. $9,231 in favor of Kaufman Fuel Co., Bridgeport, by William G. Reveley, Vernon. Property: 65 Oliver St., Bridgeport. Filed July 29. DeHuff, Ellen, Westport. $1,595 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Ambler Road, Westport. Filed July 26. Delacruz, Cornelio, Bridgeport. $1,544 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 1062 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Dicocco, Theresa, Bridgeport. $5,999 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 107 Thompson St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Domond, Patrick, Bridgeport. $2,155 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 642 William St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Dorvelos, Ruth, Bridgeport. $1,517 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 727 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 1. Esquilin, Maria, Bridgeport. $4,998 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 104 Hollywood Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

FACTS

FIGURES

Ferrucci, Lance G., Bridgeport. $6,243 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 69 Hanford Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

James, Raqnel, Bridgeport. $3,488 in favor of Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union, Westbury, N.Y., by David N. Abrams, Storrs. Property: 20 Melbourne St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Nah, Carolyn, Bridgeport. $3,237 in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., Orange, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 44 Lewis St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 1.

Santos, Rosalia, Bridgeport. $4,999 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 1035 Lindley St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Figueroa, Margarita, Bridgeport. $3,632 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 431 William St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Johnson, Karlene S., Bridgeport. $3,076 in favor of Resolute Credit LLC, Madison, by Michael A. Sexton. Property: 531 Anton St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Nieto, Michael, Greenwich. $2,996 in favor of EP Construction LLC, Bethel, by Randall J. Carreira, Bridgewater. Property: 80 Howard Road, Greenwich. Filed Aug. 5.

Schneider, Ronald, Bridgeport. $4,116 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 32 Oakview Circle, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Figueroa, Martin, Bridgeport. $2,618 in favor of Bridgeport Radiological Associates LLC, Trumbull, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 105 Ohio Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 2.

Keenan, Elizabeth, Newtown. $1,291 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 60 Elm Drive, Newtown. Filed July 27.

Nivicela, Elizabeth, Stamford. $4,506 in favor of Skyline Federal Credit Union, Westbury, N.Y., by David N. Abrams, Storrs. Property: 24 Linden Place, Stamford. Filed July 26.

Senita, Elizabeth, Newtown. $561 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 41 Cherry St., Newtown. Filed July 27.

Keenan, Elizabeth, Newtown. $793 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 60 Elm Drive, Newtown. Filed July 27.

Nwaohuocha, Queen, Stratford. $1,531 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 240 Hollywood Ave., Stratford. Filed July 29.

Sereday, Michael, Newtown. $555 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 5 Deer Trail, Newtown. Filed July 27.

Krauss, Elizabeth, Newtown. $1,539 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Beechwood Drive, Newtown. Filed July 27.

Passafiume, Frank A., Stratford. $1,798 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 117 Freeman Ave., Stratford. Filed July 28.

Leitch, Patricia, Stamford. $1,305 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 162 Dunn Ave., Stamford. Filed July 29.

Pim, Maria H., Bridgeport. $10,496 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 820 Frenchtown Road, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Ginott, Rona, Greenwich. $109,618 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 650 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Filed July 29.

Lines III, Henry B., Greenwich. $882 in favor of Greenwich Ear Nose & Throat, Greenwich, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 57 Chapel St., Greenwich. Filed July 28.

Pinn, Paulette S., Bridgeport. $8,070 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 100 Chambers Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Gold, Kerrie, Stratford. $1,042 in favor of Bristol Hospital EMS LLC, Boston, Mass., by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 2252 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. Filed July 28.

Machado, Paulo, Stratford. $1,273 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 140 Harding Way, Stratford. Filed July 28.

Franklin, Lancelot A., Bridgeport. $2,983 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 74 Broadway, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Gensler, Hedy, Greenwich. $945 in favor of the town of Greenwich, by Abby R. Wadler, Greenwich. Property: Blind Brook Lane, Greenwich. Filed Aug. 2. Ginott, Rona, Greenwich. $70,028 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 650 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Filed July 29.

Gonzalez, Anibal and Lorena Golzalez, Stamford. $1,453 in favor of Bridgeport Anesthesia Associates PC, Stratford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 61 Clinton Ave., Stamford. Filed July 25. Gordon, Howard, Bridgeport. $1,650 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 1560 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Harlow, Adams and Friedman, et al., Westport. $381,211 in favor of Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., New York, N.Y., by Frank B. Velardi Jr., Norwalk. Property: 8 Sylvan Road South, Westport. Filed Aug 1. Harlow, Adams and Friedman, et al., Westport. $381,211 in favor of Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., New York, N.Y., by Frank B. Velardi Jr., Norwalk. Property: 215 Post Road West, Westport. Filed Aug 1. Harrel, Kyle A., Bridgeport. $11,021 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 120 Terry Place, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Porter, Darryl L., Stamford. $1,889 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 300 Broad St., Unit 903, Stamford. Filed July 25.

McCleary, Patrick, Newtown. $2,688 in favor of Griffin Hospital, Derby, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 10 Main St., Newtown. Filed July 25.

Pourische-Daniels, Armella, Westport. $806 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 287 Sturges Highway, Westport. Filed Aug 1.

McGuire, Patricia E., Stratford. $2,144 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 298 Prospect Drive, Stratford. Filed July 28.

Ritchie, Jonathan, Stamford. $9,075 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 117 Midland Ave., Stamford. Filed July 25.

Medor, Fernando, Bridgeport. $3,090 in favor of Sikorsky Financial Credit Union Inc., Stratford, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 67-D Mencel Circle, Unit 236, Bridgeport. Filed July 29.

Rodriguez, Martin, Bridgeport. $595 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 65 Steuben St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Menzie, Robert A., Bridgeport. $8,205 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 75 Vanguard St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Mills, Wayne, Westport. $1,418 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 41 W. Parish Road, Westport. Filed Aug 1. Mueller, Joan A., Bridgeport. $2,489 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 130 Rocton Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3.

Rosa, Gilbert, Bridgeport. $3,062 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 38 Nob Hill Circle, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Rosiclair, David, Bridgeport. $2,269 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 49 Jane St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Rowe, Stanley M., Stratford. $1,449 in favor of Bridgeport Radiological Associates LLC, Trumbull, by Michalik, Bauer, Silvia & Ciccarillio LLP, New Britain. Property: 1075 South Ave., Stratford. Filed July 28.

Silkovic, Amor, Greenwich. $5,590 in favor of Paola Alba, Larchmont, N.Y., by Robinson & Cole LLP, Stamford. Property: 51 Byram Road, Greenwich. Filed Aug. 4. Smith, Christopher T., Stratford. $1,077 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 191 McGrath Court, Stratford. Filed July 28. Smith, Marlene, Newtown. $413 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 26 Oak Ridge Drive, Newtown. Filed July 27. Stillson, Jill, Newtown. $1,850 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Underhill Road, Newtown. Filed July 27. Thompson, Sonya, Bridgeport. $8,198 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 919 Capitol Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Tompkins, Shirley M., Bridgeport. $1,360 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 3255 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Tonge, Icilda A., Stamford. $9,014 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 25 Bellmere Ave., Stamford. Filed July 25. Turner, Cassidy, Bridgeport. $3,572 in favor of The OB/Gyn Specialty Group, Bridgeport, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 605 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Villegas, Nathalia M., Bridgeport. $6,002 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 368 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 3. Ward, Jessica H., Stamford. $910 in favor of Resolute Credit LLC, by Michael A. Sexton. Property: 57 Carlisle Place, Stamford. Filed July 28.

Wilson, John B., Boston, Mass. $2.9 million in favor of the United States of America, by Financial Litigation Unit, Boston, Mass. Property: 90 Bittersweet Lane, Stratford. Filed July 25.

LEASES Babar, Mohammad, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 430 Success Ave., Building 86, Apt. 24, Stratford. Term: 38 years, commenced July 27, 2016. Filed July 28. Folorunsho, Issac, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 340 Success Ave., Building 89, Apt. 11, Stratford. Term: 38 years, commenced July 27, 2016. Filed Aug. 1.

Backos, Theone and Antonios Backos, 65 Jessup Road, Greenwich. $263,395, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 25. Carisa, Eulizer, 727 Hope St., Apt 1, Stamford. $71,346, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 2. Cattan, Elizabeth C. and E. William Cattan, 87 Dolphin Cove Quay, Stamford. $28,727, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1. Connecticut New York Lighting Co., 246 Selleck St., Stamford. $162,127, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed July 28. Coppola, Richard V., 62 Riverside Ave., Westport. $61,089, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Heaney, Gerard, by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 32 Bodine Court, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commenced July 25, 2016. Filed Aug. 1.

Cox, Sonia and Ronald Cox, 14 Waterbury Ave., Apt. 10, Stamford. $54,994, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 26.

Marrero, Nancy I., by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 355 Stonybrook Road, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commenced July 29, 2016. Filed Aug. 1.

Finocchio Carting LLC, P.O. Box 218, Stamford. $20,499, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 1.

Richardson, Arnell W. and Agerie D. Richardson, by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 11 Underwood Court, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commenced May 5, 2016. Filed Aug. 1.

Frattaroli, Christopher, 238 S. Water St., Greenwich. $60,636, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 25.

Voytek, Debra, by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 360 Stonybrook Road, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commenced July 29, 2016. Filed Aug. 2.

Friess, Denise L., 50 Carter Drive, Stamford. $28,788, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 26. Gentile, Deborah, 1450 Washington Blvd., Apt. 606N, Stamford. $90,674, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 26.

Wierzgacz, Renata, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 745 Canaan Road, Building 87, Apt. 16, Stratford. Term: 38 years, commenced July 13, 2016. Filed July 26.

Greene, Warren K., 1 Marshall St., Greenwich. $35,743, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 27.

LIENS

Holden, Susan R. and William W. Holden, 3 Cottage Lane, Westport. $105,824, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED 2 Ledgemoor Lane LLC, 1 Ledgemoor Lane, Westport. $913,542, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 25. Augment HR Solution, 1266 E. Main St., Suite 700R, Stamford. $3,290, U.S. return of partnership income and failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed July 28. Austin, Jerome, 44 Lynam Road, Stamford. $37,731, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Grygorczyk, Tomasz, 58 Franklin Ave., Stratford. $387,240, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Janati, Sholeh, 5 Daniel Court, Westport. $9,491, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 25. Klucar, Slavomir, 29 Melrose Place, Stamford. $6,126, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 2. Kopel, Linda A. and Gerald S. Kopel, 66 Trailing Rock Lane, Stamford. $13,111, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 28. Kotz, Richard, 215 Bedford St., Greenwich. $11,029, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Autolease LLC, 1 Strawberry Hill Ave., Apt. 5B, Stamford. $6,566, U.S. return of partnership income. Filed Aug. 1.

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FACTS Lang, Dana and John F. Lang, 24 Bauer Place, Westport. $30,919, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED

Martinellis Ultimate Cleaning Inc., 5 Walker Court, Greenwich. $8,748, corporate income taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed July 25.

Benson, Diane R., P.O. Box 5195, Westport. $37,490, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 26.

Morgan, John A., 140 Wallacks Drive, Stamford. $43,498, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 2.

Cherny, Natasha and Judith Rawcliffe, 46 Edgewood Ave., Stamford. $8,931, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Nelsen, Elizabeth and Phillip J. Costas, 13 Dubois St., Stamford. $17,321, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 2.

Chu, Wynatte, 12 Pond Road, Westport. $20,407, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Papadakis-Kanaris, C. and N. Kanaris, 27 Blackberry Drive East, Stamford. $2,743, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 2. Perez, Miriam, 22 Norias Road, Greenwich. $14,250, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 25. Pressman, Bonnie L., 5 High St., Apt. B, Greenwich. $32,023, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 27. Renovales, Brenda and Edgar Renovales, 548 Erskine Road, Stamford. $15,039, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 2.

Chu, Wynatte, 12 Pond Road, Westport. $15,637, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1. Chu, Wynatte, 12 Pond Road, Westport. $23,821, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1. Douthit, Elizabeth O. and Philip S. Douthit, 290 Riverville Road, Greenwich. $99,240, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 25. Douthit, Elizabeth O. and Philip S. Douthit, 290 Riverville Road, Greenwich. $114,539, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 25.

Rocket Wireless LLC, 140 Club Road, Stamford. $1,068, corporate income taxes. Filed July 28.

Eldridge, Rhonda D. and Ian D. Eldridge, 11 River Lane, Greenwich. $44,230, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Rosenbaum, Amy and David J. Bauman, 1450 Washington Blvd., Apt. 906N, Stamford. $14,228, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 26.

Goulden, Christopher, 125 Warner Hill Road, Unit 76, Stratford. $50,197, property taxes. Filed July 26.

Salem, Norman J., 129 Edward Place, Stamford. $217,188, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 26.

Roraback III, Melanie K and Harry G. Roraback, 30 Woodside Ave., Westport. $39,054, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.

Schiavello, George, 71 Vinci Drive, Apt. 220, Greenwich. $131,509, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 25. Sylvester, Daniel, 150 Southfield Ave., Apt. 1330, Stamford. $316,528, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 28. Sylvester, Daniel, 150 Southfield Ave., Apt. 1330, Stamford. $4,954, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 2. Velez, Wilson, 157 Lawn Ave., Stamford. $27,092, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 2. Willing, Jacklyn S. and Daniel H. Willing, 5 King St., Newtown. $12,575, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 26. Workspace Consulting Group LLC, 1227 Westover Road, Stamford. $27,336, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 1. Wuest, Patricia A., 16 Division St., Greenwich. $6,039, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 3.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED 51 Mooreland LLC, Greenwich. Filed by New England Stair Company Inc., Shelton, by Matthew Sylvia. Property: 51 Mooreland Road, Greenwich. Amount: $12,435. Filed July 25. Barr, Alison Alexander, Greenwich. Filed by Christopher Sudano, Carmel, N.Y., by Christopher Sudano. Property: 14 Cedarwood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $10,791. Filed July 28. C02 Enterprises LLC, Westport. Filed by Michael DeMattio Landscape and Masonry Contractors LLC, Weston, by Michael DeMattio. Property: 9 Dr. Gillette Circle, Westport. Amount: $7,616. Filed Aug. 2. Olbrych, Sean P., Greenwich. Filed by Fair Connecticut Plumbing & Heating LLC, Stamford, by Michael Hanna, Stamford. Property: Lot 1, Map 4747, Greenwich. Amount: $1,920. Filed Aug. 3. Seagate Condominium Association, Stamford. Filed by Williams Ground Services Inc., Stamford, by Ron Williams. Property: 43 Waterbury Ave., Stamford. Amount: $31,500. Filed Aug. 2.

Stone, Alison and Jeffrey Stone, Greenwich. Filed by Sandoval’s Pool Service LLC, Stamford, by Paul S. Nakian. Property: 591 Indian Field Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2,000. Filed July 28. Summer House Owner LLC, Stamford. Filed by Horner Millwork Corp., Somerset, Mass., by Clifford B. Malone Jr. Property: 184 Summer St., Stamford. Amount: $135,884. Filed July 25. Walters, Adele, Stratford. Filed by Alcraft Inc., North Haven, by Michael C. Mamrosch. Property: 486 Jackson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $4,982. Filed July 26.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED 180 Shore Road LLC, Greenwich. Released by New England Stair Company Inc., Shelton, by William Sylvia. Property: 180 Shore Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3,369. Filed Aug. 4. 41 Riverside LLC, Greenwich. Released by M.R. Concrete Corp., Brewster, N.Y., by Antonio Ribeiro. Property: 41 Riverside Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $4,690. Filed July 25.

LIS PENDENS 32J-DA LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 32-34 Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of seweruse fees. Filed July 27. 498 Wilmot LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 498-500 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of seweruse fees. Filed Aug. 3. Alicea, Julio, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 274 Park St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $279,784, dated October 2006. Filed Aug. 2. Andersen, Eric S., Greenwich. Filed by R. Dante Puzzuoli, Stamford, for HU Architecture & Engineering LLC. Property: 60 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien levied against the defendant and take possession of the property. Filed July 25. Ashford, Samantha L., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara LLC, Greenwich, for A&S Plumbing & Heating LLC. Property: 55 Cutler Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a real estate lien and obtain immediate possession of the premise. Filed July 26.

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FIGURES Ashford, Samantha L., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara LLC, Greenwich, for A&S Plumbing & Heating LLC. Property: 55 Cutler Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a real estate lien and obtain immediate possession of the premise. Filed July 27.

Bryant, Shirley R., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Finance of America Reverse LLC. Property: 84 Goodwin Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $262,500, dated January 2011. Filed Aug. 5.

Backus, Thomas E., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 90 Griffin Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $263,157, dated November 2004. Filed Aug. 2.

Cameron-Shefield, Elena, Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Foxridge Manor Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 205 Glendale Ave., Unit 5, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 27.

Evans, Jane V., et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 114 N. Stamford Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $575,000, dated December 2002. Filed July 26.

Carney-Bembridge, Jackie, et al., Stamford. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 127 New England Drive, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $700,000, dated January 2007. Filed Aug. 4.

Fagan, Donald L., et al., Stratford. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Americas, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1 Third Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $380,000, dated September 2004. Filed Aug. 4.

Cimmino, Raffaele, Stamford. Filed by Fidelity National Law Group, Norwalk, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 957 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of Filed Aug. 1.

Fahmi, Azim, Bridgeport. Filed by Hirsch & Levy LLC, Fairfield, for R.D. Scinto Inc., et al. Property: 4699 Main St., Unit 1B5, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 1.

Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Rocky Hill. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Foxridge Manor Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 205 Glendale Ave., Unit 7, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 27.

Garcia, Albaro, et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Americas, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 70 Ruby Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $328,000, dated December 2004. Filed Aug. 5.

Bagley, Wanda, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 826-828 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $205,000, dated February 2006. Filed Aug. 2. Banda, Elina, Bridgeport. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 307 Remington St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $120,000, dated November 2006. Filed Aug. 2. Berger, Renee G., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for GMAT Legal Title Trust 2013-1, U.S. Bank NA. Property: 155 Brookside Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $209,597, dated July 2008. Filed Aug. 2. Bernhard, Eric A., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 192 Big Oak Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $434,000, dated July 2003. Filed Aug. 1. Black Rock Investments LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Jackson Law Group Connecticut LLC, Shelton, for Candlelight Terrace Association. Property: Unit 30, Building 4 of Candlelight Terrace, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 3. Borriello, Elaine, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for The Bridgeport Wilmot Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 603 Wilmot Ave., Apt. 5, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of seweruse fees. Filed July 27. Brandao, Christopher, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 64 Clark St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of seweruse fees. Filed July 27.

Correa, Maria, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Eastwood Condominium Association of Bridgeport Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 151 Louisiana Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 27. Dufane, Christianie, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 231-233 Linwood Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $301,962, dated January 2006. Filed Aug. 2. Dunbar, Alberto, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 80 Elmwood Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of seweruse fees. Filed Aug. 1.

Dussol, Patrick J., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 622, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $245,000, dated October 2004. Filed Aug. 5.

Gentemann, Patricia and Patrick Gentemann, Greenwich. Filed by McCarter & English LLP, Stamford, for Interaudi Bank. Property: 41 Meadow Wood Drive, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of Filed Aug. 4. Giammarco, James P., et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 127 Greyrock Place, Unit 1013, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $323,526, dated December 2009. Filed Aug. 1. Gonzales, George, et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 684 King St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $182,000, dated February 2007. Filed Aug. 3. Hadsell, James A., et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 142 Sylvan Knoll Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $169,000, dated October 2007. Filed Aug. 3.

FACTS

Hannan, Sandra, et al., Newtown. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 12 Farm Field Ridge Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $578,700, dated August 2006. Filed July 25.

Kotz, Richard, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 215 Bedford Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $2.4 million, dated October 2007. Filed July 28.

Morales, Santiago, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 209 Hooker Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $160,550, dated February 2004. Filed July 29.

Hendrickson, Jeanne, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1160 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $900,000, dated March 2007. Filed July 28.

Lazar, Ileene S., et al., Westport. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 123 Greens Farms Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $115,000, dated November 2007. Filed July 25.

Hughes, Olivia Clark, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 281 Broad St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $155,000, dated August 2007. Filed July 29.

Liskiewicz, Michelle, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Aurora Loan Services LLC. Property: 260 Quenby Place, Stratford. Action: to sell part of the property and divide the proceeds. Filed Aug. 4.

Hutcherson, Stacey J., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 561 Birdseye St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $186,558, dated September 2009. Filed Aug. 1. Huynh, Ben, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for 3000 Madison Avenue Condominium Association Inc. Property: 2996-D Madison Ave., Units D and G11, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 3. Ingalls, Eileen P., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for M&T Bank NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 47 Ridge St., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $360,000, dated March 2004. Filed Aug. 5. J & R Realty Company Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 80 Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed July 27. Kirby, Stephen J., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc. Property: 38 Freeman Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $360,000, dated January 2007. Filed Aug. 5. Kone, Mamadou A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 200-204 Whitney Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $320,000, dated July 2005. Filed July 25.

Logan, Barrington L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Americas, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 448-452 Charles Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $270,000, dated July 2004. Filed July 29.

FIGURES Pinto, Ana, et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 69 Clinton Ave., Unit 2C, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $115,964, dated May 2005. Filed Aug. 4.

Rodriguez, Miguel A., Newtown. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I., for New Penn Financial LLC. Property: Lot 16, Map 162, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $231,000, dated November 2005. Filed July 18.

Moya, Fausto Xavier, Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 125 Sanford Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $257,254, dated September 2015. Filed July 25.

Pitassi, Kassiani, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Americas, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 10 Jackson St., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $742,000, dated December 2004. Filed Aug. 3.

Scofield, Alison S., et al., Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group Connecticut LLC, Shelton, for the town of Stratford. Property: 220 Everett St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a real estate lien and obtain immediate possession of the premise. Filed July 29.

Mrowka, Amanda, et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for PNC Bank NA Property: 235 McKinley Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $171,800, dated July 2009. Filed Aug. 5.

Prophet, Andrew S., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 45 Queens Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $337,155, dated June 2006. Filed July 25.

Nelson, Marcus A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 81 Acorn St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $113,471, dated June 2010. Filed Aug. 2.

Quinones, Sandralie D., et al., Stratford. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 6 Fisher Court, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 28.

Marrero, Alicia, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 224-226 Olive St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $147,682, dated December 2006. Filed Aug. 2.

Nelson, Polite Sr., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 80 Woodrow Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $220,000, dated February 2008. Filed Aug. 2.

Martinez, Ramon J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 457-459 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $196,910, dated June 2007. Filed July 29.

Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 384-390 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of seweruse fees. Filed July 27.

Meredith, Jasmine, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 138-140 Rocton Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of seweruse fees. Filed July 27.

Ortiz, Victor N., et al., Stratford. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 896 Success Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 28.

Mincey, Shirelle, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Jackson Law Group CT LLC, Shelton, for Candlelight Terrace Association. Property: Unit 84, Building 31 of Candlelight Terrace, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 3.

Peterson, Anna, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Eastwood Condominium Association of Bridgeport Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 55 Louisiana Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 27.

Molina, Sonia, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Americas, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 57 Ogden Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $465,000, dated October 2004. Filed July 26.

Pierre, Elisabeth, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 621 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 27.

Quinonez, Carlos, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 128 Waterbury Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 4. Ramos, Jose G., et al., Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group Connecticut LLC, Shelton, for town of Stratford. Property: Lot 7, Map 108, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a real estate lien and obtain immediate possession of the premise. Filed July 29. Ready, Daniel, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 147 Porter St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $179,000, dated February 2008. Filed Aug. 5. Rella, Tina H., et al., Stamford. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for Mid America Mortgage Inc. Property: Lot 25, Map 306, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $382,923, dated October 2012. Filed Aug. 4. Roach, Gladys L., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 273-275 Dewey St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $205,000, dated March 2005. Filed July 25.

Scott, Prince, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 812-814 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed July 27. Silao, Nicholas, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Americas, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1 Ashton Drive, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $3 million, dated August 2007. Filed Aug. 3. Sisler, Raymond A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Meyers, Piscitelli & Link LLP, Avon, for People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 169 Old Battery Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $375,000, dated December 2001. Filed Aug. 2. Smith-Wright, Jacqueline, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 129 Pitt St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of seweruse fees. Filed July 27. Stella, Richard S., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 649 Silver St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $232,000, dated December 2006. Filed Aug. 2. Terry, Theresa, et al., Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group Connecticut LLC, Shelton, for the town of Stratford. Property: Parcel B1, Map 2203, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a real estate lien and obtain immediate possession of the premise. Filed July 29. Toth, John Reed, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Cit Bank NA. Property: 562 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $533,185, dated June 2006. Filed Aug. 1.

U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 34 Sidney St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of seweruse fees. Filed July 27. Ukperaj, Avni, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Americas, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 173 Frederick St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $388,500, dated June 2006. Filed July 25. Weinbaum, Sholeh, Westport. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 5 Daniel Court, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $999,999, dated January 2006. Filed July 25. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 1000-1002 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on sewer-use liens levied by the city of Bridgeport for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Aug. 3. Williams, Patricia, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 30 Elmcroft Road, Unit B5, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $216,900, dated October 2012. Filed July 26. Williams, Sherri, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 284-286 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 27. Zmarzlak, David, et al., Stratford. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 3699 Broadbridge Ave., Unit 131, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $102,600, dated May 2008. Filed July 25.

MORTGAGES 1 Oak Ridge Park LLC, New Milford, by Michael O’Leary. Lender: Christopher Cocco. Property: 1 Oak Ridge Park, Westport. Amount: $325,000. Filed July 25. 114 Eaton Associates LLC, Bridgeport, by Geraldo Dias. Lender: Joram Hirsch, Fairfield. Property: 114 E. Eaton St., Bridgeport. Amount: $93,000. Filed July 26.

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FACTS 190 Palisade Ave Associates LLC, Trumbull, by Balazs Termel. Lender: Norbert Rubivsek, Budapest, Hungary. Property: Units 1A and 1E of Vista View Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $76,000. Filed Aug. 1.

JEP Enterprises LLC, Stamford, by Paula Philippopoulos. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 17 Bennett St., Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed July 27.

2 Seagate LLC, by Lorraine Slavin. Lender: Citibank NA, O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 2 Seagate Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.8 million. Filed Aug. 2.

K 5 Bridgeport LLC, Fairfield, by Robert M. Kligerman. Lender: Lakeland Bank, Oak Ridge, N.J. Property: 20 Read St., Bridgeport. Amount: $8 million. Filed Aug. 2.

25 Westfair LLC, Fairfield, by Harold Platz. Lender: Mary Platz, Trumbull. Property: Lot 12, Map 6395, Westport. Amount: $33,333. Filed Aug. 4. 27 Westfair LLC, Fairfield, by Harold Platz. Lender: Mary Platz, Trumbull. Property: Lot 11, Map 1693, Westport. Amount: $33,333. Filed Aug. 4. 297 Hamilton Avenue LLC, Greenwich, by Robert J. Natale. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 297 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $450,000. Filed Aug. 3. BL Realty Holdings LLC, Milford, by Jason D. Lioumis. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 251-255 Eagle St., Bridgeport. Amount: $120,000. Filed Aug. 1. Coastal Construction Group LLC, Westport, by Joseph Feinleib. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 6 Hillandale Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed July 25. Connecticut PN 101 LLC, Norwalk, by Daniel T. Raposo. Lender: Raymond C. Green Funding LLC, Boston, Mass. Property: Lot 9, Highline Estates Inc., Stamford. Amount: $430,000. Filed July 28. DMS Land Holdings LLC, Greenwich, by Donato M. Sinisi. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 27 Melrose Place, Stamford. Amount: $525,000. Filed July 29. Dragon Blue 18 Pemberwick LLC, Rye, N.Y., by Sean Wallace. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich. Property: 18 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Amount: $415,000. Filed July 25. Glenbrook Athletic Club Inc., Stamford, by Edward F. Nemchek. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 937 Hope St., Stamford. Amount: $125,000. Filed July 29. Glenbrook Athletic Club Inc., Stamford, by Edward F. Nemchek. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 937 Hope St., Stamford. Amount: $15,000. Filed July 29. Island Properties LLC, by Mark Carroll. Lender: B2R Finance LP, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 92 Denver Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $123,700. Filed Aug. 1. J.J. II LLC, Greenwich, by John J. Flynn Jr. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 41 Chestnut St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Aug. 5.

MVP Bridgeport Fairfield Garage LLC, Las Vegas, Nev., by Michael B. Schustek. Lender: Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co., West Des Moines, Iowa. Property: 314-322 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed July 28. PVK Ventures LLC, Lender: Mary Holt. Property: 2625 Park Ave., Unit 16C, Bridgeport. Amount: $72,000. Filed Aug. 2. Roblanc Inc., Trumbull, by Eric C. Rosales. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 294 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $126,000. Filed July 28. Roblanc Inc., Trumbull, by Eric C. Rosales. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 100 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $126,000. Filed July 28. Roblanc Inc., Trumbull, by Eric C. Rosales. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 271 Vine St., Bridgeport. Amount: $148,000. Filed July 28. SDF Capital LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y., by Larry Friedman. Lender: LendingOne LLC, Boca Raton, Fla. Property: 120 Quail St., Stratford. Amount: $123,000. Filed Aug. 3. Sheba Construction LLC, Bridgeport, by Moinuddin Sarker. Lender: Lendinghome Funding Corp. Property: 254-256 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Amount: $110,500. Filed Aug. 1. Tri State Property LLC, Trumbull, by Ophir Sahar. Lender: ABL One LLC, Hoboken, N.J. Property: 197-201 Taft Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $188,000. Filed Aug. 1. Tri State Property LLC, Trumbull, by Ophir Sahar. Lender: ABL One LLC, Hoboken, N.J. Property: 40 Hillside Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed Aug. 1. Tri State Property LLC, Trumbull, by Ophir Sahar. Lender: Velocity Commercial Capital LLC, Westlake Village, Calif. Property: 80 Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $182,000. Filed Aug. 5. Tri State Property LLC, Trumbull, by Ophir Sahar. Lender: Velocity Commercial Capital LLC, Westlake Village, Calif. Property: 91 McKinley Ave., Unit 93, Bridgeport. Amount: $217,000. Filed Aug. 5.

Tri State Property LLC, Trumbull, by Ophir Sahar. Lender: Velocity Commercial Capital LLC, Westlake Village, Calif. Property: 560 Garfield Ave., Unit 562, Bridgeport. Amount: $210,000. Filed Aug. 5. Trump Parc Stamford Association Inc., Stamford, by Mitchell R. Katcher. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 1 Broad St., Unit 9F, Stamford. Amount: $352,000. Filed July 25. UB Newfield Green LLC, Greenwich, by John T. Hayes. Lender: Security Life of Denver Insurance Co., Atlanta, Ga. Property: 559 and 565 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Amount: $22.6 million. Filed July 27.

NEW BUSINESSES Adrian Watson, 697 Brewster St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Adrian A. Watson. Filed Aug. 4. Assembly of God New Israel, 140 North Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Nivaldo Andrade. Filed July 25.

FIGURES Furry Friends Pet Services, 275 Post Road East, Unit 585, Westport 06881, c/o Wendy Klein Knecht. Filed Aug. 1. Garden Soul, 1500 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Rose Wilson and Kyana Francois. Filed Aug. 3. Gean Hardwood Floor LLC, 237 French St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Gean Carlos Guedes Ferrari. Filed July 28. Gold Coast Pizza Inc., 142 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06807, c/o Geoffrey Crume. Filed Aug. 2. Greenwich Fine Millwork and Carpentry, 6 Farley St., Second floor, Greenwich 06830, c/o Ryan Smarrelli. Filed July 27. H Bail Bonds, 74 Trowel St., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Hassan R. Elnujumi. Filed Aug. 1. High Quality Pros, 128 Sidney St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Welber Ribeiro. Filed July 27.

Barriersgone, 239 Houston Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Senora Z. Randal. Filed Aug. 2.

HPE Financial Services, 200 Connell Drive, Suite 5000, Berkeley Heights, N.J. c/o Hewlett Packard Financial Services Co. Filed July 5.

Bella Lux Baby LLC, 69 Clinton Ave., Unit 213, Stamford 06901, c/o Carolyn Barragan. Filed July 11.

JML Electrical Services, 812 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Jean M. Leconte. Filed Aug. 4.

Best Value Shops, 14 Sturges Commons, Westport 06880, c/o Ignitesocial LLC. Filed Aug. 3.

Kayevents203, 76 Progress Drive, Suite 230E, Stamford 06902, c/o Agnes Zephir. Filed July 28.

Cannatech Group, 1345 Barnum Ave., Unit 9, Suite 300, Stratford 06614, c/o Geoffrey L. James. Filed July 28.

Lara’s Floral Designs, 2744 Madison Ave., Unit 2A, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Lara B. Da Costa. Filed Aug. 4.

Clearpoint Behavioral Health, 162 Kings Highway North, Suite A, Westport 06880, c/o Gregory Gillam. Filed Aug. 3.

Law Office of Laurie B. Giles, 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Suite 1100, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Laurie B. Giles. Filed Aug. 3.

Clutch Collection By Tiffany Nichole, 316 Garibaldi Ave., Stratford 06615, c/o Tiffany N. Roberts. Filed July 26. Commercial Heating Supply, 25 Rachel Drive, Stratford 06615, c/o Torrington Supply Company Inc. Filed July 25. CRE Electric, 23 Blackberry Road, Trumbull 06611, c/o Michael Eaton. Filed July 26. CSP Solutions LLC, 26 Tanager Lane, Trumbull 06611, c/o Anastasia Screpetis. Filed July 19. CWS-CMSI I LLC, 4531 N. Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Fernando Fonseca. Filed July 26. Diaspora, 161 French St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Kolawole Sule. Filed July 28. Elysium Products, 3 Greenwich Office Park, Building 3, Suite 102, Greenwich 06831, c/o RJTB Group LLC. Filed Aug. 2.

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LD Tonez, 406 Wells St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Lonesia I. Scott. Filed July 26. Little Pearl Productions LLC, 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Suite 1100, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Randa M. Johnson. Filed Aug. 4. Madison Pub, 1439 Madison Ave., Bridgeport 06851, c/o Jaime Lopez. Filed July 26. Mill River Security, 1345 Barnum Ave., Unit 9, Suite 300, Stratford 06614, c/o Geoffrey L. James. Filed July 28. Mismatch, 80 Sunrise Terrace, Stratford 06614, c/o Malik R. Junes. Filed July 26. MT Express Trucking, 625 Fairfield Ave., Apt. 101, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Mhreteab Tekeste. Filed Aug. 3. Nefaire A Fresh Spa, 141 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Nefer Fresh Spa and Co. LLC. Filed Aug. 4.

New York Pizza House, 1700 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Hasan Mus. Filed Aug. 4. New York Pizza House, 1415 North Ave., Bridgeport 06614, c/o Michael Gonzalez. Filed Aug. 4. Psychic of Stratford, 1340 Barnum Ave., Stratford 06615, c/o Tiffany Lee. Filed July 27. Pure Brazilian Touch LLC, 988 Madison Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Marcos Ribeiro. Filed July 28. RowAmerica Charitable Foundation, 2 Greenwich Office Park, Third floor, Greenwich 06831, c/o Howard E. Winklevoss Jr. Filed Aug. 10. Serenity House LLC, 477 Riversville Road, Greenwich 06831, c/o Christopher Eli. Filed Aug. 1. Sol to Soul, 31 Prescott St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Carmen S. Guerra. Filed July 27. The Cello Camp, 10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport 06880, c/o Danielle Merlis LLC. Filed July 26. The Cheer Up Center, Healing Streams Ministry Inc., 239 Plattsville Road, Trumbull 06611, c/o Dorette Lewis Senior. Filed July 29. Upperwood Ave Barber Shop, 1540 Wood Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o John Stempert. Filed July 25. Veterans United, 186 Westfield Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Erron B. Simmons. Filed July 27. Westport Clinical Massage, 46 Old Hill Road, Westport 06880, c/o Kate Weber. Filed Aug. 1. Winthrop A. Robinson, 18 Putnam Park, Greenwich 06830, c/o Winthrop A. Robinson. Filed Aug. 5. Xquisite Building & Remodeling, 96 Dover St., Stratford 06615, c/o Carolina DeLeon. Filed July 28. Zuri DinKum Investors, 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Suite 1100, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Senora Z. Randal. Filed Aug. 2. Zuri Rita’s Clothing & Stuff, 239 Houston Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Senora Z. Randal. Filed Aug. 2.

PATENTS Dynamic multiwindowed image enhancement for interactive HOV detection. Patent no. 9,420,171 issued to Reiner Eschbach, Webster, N.Y.; Beilei Xu, Penfield, N.Y.; and Peter Paul, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Low-energy consumption monochrome toner for single component development system. Patent no. 9,417,544 issued to Grazyna E. Kmiecik-Lawrynowicz, Fairport, N.Y.; Robert D. Bayley, Fairport, N.Y.; Maura A. Sweeney, Irondequoit, N.Y.; Daniel W. Asarese, Honeoye Falls, N.Y.; and Karen L. Lamora, Marion, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Methods and systems for assigning priority to incoming message from customer. Patent no. 9,420,106 issued to Veerasundaravel Thirugnansundaram, Webster, N.Y.; Tong Sun, Penfield, N.Y.; and Arun Bakthavachalu, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Model-less background estimation for foreground detection in video sequences. Patent no. 9,418,426 issued to Edgar A. Bernal, Webster, N.Y.; and Qun Li, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Power-assist scissor lift. Patent no. 9,417,597 issued to Derek A. Bryl, Webster, N.Y.; Aaron M. Moore, Fairport, N.Y.; and Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Segmentation-free approach to automatic license-plate recognition. Patent no. 9,418,305 issued to Palghat S. Ramesh, Pittsford, N.Y; Vladimir Kozitsky, Rochester, N.Y.; Aaron Michael Burry, Ontario, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for forming hydrophobic structures in a porous substrate. Patent no. 9,415,610 issued to Jason O’Neil, Rochester, N.Y.; Jing Zhou, Rochester, N.Y.; Mandakini Kanungo, Penfield, N.Y.; Nancy Y. Jia, Webster, N.Y.; Paul J. McConville, Webster, N.Y.; and Wei Hong, Amherst, Amherst, Mass. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System for detecting inoperative inkjets in three-dimensional object-printing using a digital camera and strobe light. Patent no. 9,415,600 issued to David S. Derleth, Webster, N.Y.; Frank B. Tamarez Gomez, Webster, N.Y.; Matthew D. Savoy, Webster, N.Y.; and Annie Liu, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for establishing mobile user proximity via active mimicry. Patent no. Gavan L. Tredoux, Penfield, N.Y.; and Roger T. Kramer, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for producing color shifting or gloss effect and recording medium with color shifting or gloss effect. Patent no. 9,415,606 issued to Edward N. Chapman, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ISSUES & POLICIES

State Cuts Overtime Spending by $37 Million

tate government agencies cut overtime costs by $37.1 million in 2016 compared with the previous fiscal year, a critical step toward much-needed, long-term spending reforms.

f Department of Social Services: $3.4 million (-38.8%)

The Office of Fiscal Analysis reports the state spent approximately $219 million on overtime in 2016, or 14.5% less than fiscal 2015 when costs hit an all-time high of $256.1 million.

f Department of Children and Families: $3.2 million (-14%)

However, FY 2016 still represents a 9% increase since 2010, the year before Governor Dannel Malloy directed state agencies to cut overtime spending, setting a reduction goal of 10% or better.

f Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection: $2.36 million (-11.3%)

This past fiscal year marks just the second time since 2010 that overtime costs decreased.

Another 11 agencies reported increases in overtime spending, led by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which saw a $151,389 (55.5%) rise.

Overtime spending actually rose in 2011 and 2012, falling slightly the following year before jumping 14% in 2014 to $241.7 million. The bulk of the 2016 overtime savings came from five agencies:

OFA to regularly report on the use of overtime throughout state government.

f Department of Correction: $21.4 million (23.9% decrease)

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the Commission on Children were the only agencies that reported no overtime spending.

f Department of Developmental Services: $5.2 million (-10.3%)

In last December’s special budget session, the General Assembly approved a measure requiring

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ur annual fall economic event looks at the

from the view of those entering the workforce and

state’s economy both in terms of how it

housing markets.

influences and is shaped by global events, workforce and education trends, and developments at the State Capitol.

Patricia Abaroa, chief of the Direct

Date:

Friday, September 9, 2016

Time:

Check-in & networking breakfast buffet: 7 am

Investment Division at the Bureau of

Program: 8:15 am–noon

Economic Analysis, delivers the latest exports and imports, and R&D of majority-owned

Place: Hartford Marriott Downtown 200 Columbus Blvd., Hartford

U.S. affiliates of FMEs and tells the stories behind

Cost:

statistics on value added, employment,

the numbers. We’ll also release results of the 2016 Survey of

CBIA & HABE members, $95 Nonmembers, $115 Table of 10, $850

Connecticut Businesses, which takes the temperature of the state’s business climate, and we’ll introduce a panel that examines what Connecticut looks like

Agencies then cut back over the last two quarters of 2016, with the highest percentage of savings coming in the final month. Overtime spending has a major impact on the state’s long-term fiscal health.

The Connecticut Economy

The first report, released a month later, showed $119.1 million in overtime through the first six months of the fiscal year, on track to hit a total of $238 million.

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SCAN TO REGISTER!

Many stakeholders, including CBIA and the Connecticut Institute for the 21st Century, are pushing for pension reform, including not counting overtime pay as wages in the last three years prior to retirement—the years on which pension calculations are based. Controlling state employee pensions and retiree benefits—among the highest in the country— is a fiscal and economic imperative, with Connecticut facing billion dollar-plus budget deficits in 2017 and 2018. Reducing the cost of government and Connecticut’s massive long-term liabilities is critical to restoring the state’s economy and creating a stable environment for business investment and job creation.

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