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Bobby Valentine addresses the crowd at the Aug. 27 opening of the Bobby Valentine Health & Recreation Center at Sacred Heart University. Photos by Tracy Deer-Mirek.

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On time, on budget $21.8 MILLION BOBBY VALENTINE ATHLETIC CENTER OPENS AT SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

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nvoking his standard “I’m a really lucky guy” mantra, Bobby Valentine presided over the grand opening of the $21.8 million sports facility at Sacred Heart University (SHU) named after him before an appreciative crowd on Aug. 27. The three-story, 57,400-

square-foot Bobby Valentine Health & Recreation Center, behind the north end zone of the 3,334-seat multipurpose stadium Campus Field, includes an indoor track, a 5,000-square-foot bowling center featuring LED widescreen monitors, and an 18-bike spin center. It features a 45-foot climbing wall and a two-story, 7,000-square-foot fitness center for cardiovascular workouts, free and cable

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weights, circuit training and CrossFit opportunities. The third floor also houses a juice bar. Designed by the Glastonbury architectural firm The S/L/A/M Collaborative and built by Consigli Construction Co. — which, SHU President John Petillo noted, is also in the midst of building three new dorms across the street — the Center was finished on budget and on time. Valentine, who in addition to being the Fairfield school’s executive director of athletics since 2013, operates Bobby V’s Restaurant & Sports Bar in his native Stamford. He noted that the facility’s balcony is being » » SHU

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ur new tagline — ‘Print journalism: Because it still matters’ — seems particularly prescient in light of the recent decision by Verizon to end its arrangement with the Rye Brook-based Regional News Network (RNN) to produce local news channels for Fios cable TV. We see this disturbing development in the context of other challenges to freedom of the press, including increasing financial pressures that have resulted in newspaper closings, mergers and shrinking newsrooms across the media landscape. As Richard French III, who oversees the RNN news division, said on his TV pro-

gram “Richard French Live;” “The change implicates the importance of multiple voices in the world of local news. We’ve seen this play out in print where newspapers from coast to coast are simply closing their doors or scaling back and laying off scores of workers. A similar thing is happening in local TV news, closing bureaus or shrinking them so their scope of coverage is greatly limited.” We at Westfair, however, remain committed to being your one-stop source for complete business news reporting in the Westchester and Fairfield Business Journals and the stories behind the lifestyle articles in WAG magazine as well as across our digital » » JOURNALISM

Report: Sackler family would give up Purdue in $10-$12B settlement MAIN OFFICE TELEPHONE 914-694-3600 OFFICE FAX 914-694-3699 EDITORIAL EMAIL bobr@westfairinc.com WRITE TO 701 Westchester Avenue, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604

BY PAUL SCHOTT Hearst Connecticut Media Group

xyContin maker Purdue Pharma has reportedly offered to settle, for a combined $10 billion to $12 billion, more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging deceptive marketing by the Stamford-based company and the Sackler family members who own the firm. The New York Times reported on Aug. 28 the settlement would also have the Sacklers give up ownership of Purdue Pharma. A document outlining a tentative negotiated agreement, which was described to The New York Times, valued the family’s and company’s contributions at between $10 billion and $12 billion, including a $3 billion Sackler contribution. In addition to their $3 billion cash payout, the Sacklers would sell another drug company they own, Mundipharma, and contribute an additional $1.5 billion from the proceeds, the Times reported. The Times reported the bulk of the funds would come from restructuring the company under a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that would transform it from a private company into a “public beneficiary trust.” It was not immediately clear, however, whether the proposal would resolve the dozens of lawsuits filed by Connecticut and nearly every other state. The prospective deal was discussed by Purdue’s lawyers at an Aug. 20 meeting in Cleveland, with participants also, including Purdue co-owner and defendant David Sackler and 10 state attorneys general, according to two unnamed sources cited by NBC News, which first reported the plan on Aug. 27. But neither Connecticut Attorney General William Tong nor any of his counterparts in other states confirmed the report — creating some uncertainty about whether the settlement offer applies only to the large body of lawsuits — the vast majority from cities and counties across the country — that have been consolidated in federal court in Cleveland, or if it was also intended to include the state lawsuits that have not been made part of the Cleveland action. After the NBC story was published, Tong’s office acknowledged that he was in Cleveland, although a representative

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Publisher Dee DelBello Managing Editor/Print Glenn J. Kalinoski Managing Editor/Digital Bob Rozycki Associate Publisher Anne Jordan Group Associate Publisher Dan Viteri NEWS Bureau Chief • Kevin Zimmerman Senior Enterprise Editor • Phil Hall Copy and Video Editor • Peter Katz Senior Reporter • Bill Heltzel, Reporters • Georgette Gouveia, Mary Shustack Research Coordinator • Luis Flores ART & PRODUCTION Creative Director Dan Viteri Art Director Sebastián Flores Art Director Kelsie Mania

On International Overdose Awareness Day, demonstrators assembled to protest outside Purdue Pharma’s headquarters in downtown Stamford on Aug. 31, 2018. Purdue Pharma is the maker of the opioid pain medication OxyContin, a drug the protestors say is highly addictive and is responsible for the deaths of their loved ones. Photo by Bob Luckey Jr. / Hearst Connecticut Media.

declined to comment on whether he attended the meeting with Purdue. Purdue neither confirmed nor denied NBC’s reporting. “While Purdue Pharma is prepared to defend itself vigorously in the opioid litigation, the company has made clear that it sees little good coming from years of wasteful litigation and appeals,” Purdue said in a statement. “The people and communities affected by the opioid crisis need help now. Purdue believes a constructive global resolution is the best path forward, and the company is actively working with the state attorneys general and other plaintiffs to achieve this outcome.”

A message left for a Sackler spokesperson was not immediately returned. Earlier this year, an attorney for four of the Sackler defendants said they wanted to reach a comprehensive “global settlement” with the plaintiffs. Tong has not ruled out such an outcome. The news of the purported settlement offer broke one day after a nine-figure verdict found one of the country’s largest pharmaceutical companies contributed to Oklahoma’s opioid crisis. In the first state trial against one of the firms accused of propagating the use of addictive painkillers, an Oklahoma judge ruled on Aug. 26 that Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries shared responsibility for the state’s epidemic of opioid abuse and ordered them to pay $572 million to help tackle the public health emergency. For Purdue, which reached a $270 million settlement with Oklahoma in March, the verdict revealed the extent of the damages it could face if Connecticut’s complaint or any of the other

cases against the firm were to proceed to trial. J&J plans to appeal, having argued during the seven-week, non-jury trial that scientific research supported its marketing claims and that its painkillers constituted a tiny percentage of opioids prescribed in Oklahoma. Purdue’s settlement with Oklahoma precluded the state’s claims against the company from going to trial. The settlement funds supported the creation of an Oklahoma State University-run National Center for Wellness and Recovery in Tulsa, Okla. In May, Oklahoma settled with another opioid maker, Teva, for $85 million. No trials have started yet for any of the complaints that allege Purdue fueled the opioid crisis with fraudulent marketing of OxyContin, its top-selling drug. Purdue has uniformly denied those accusations. Paul Schott is a staff reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media. He can be reached at pschott@ stamfordadvocate.com or 203964-2236.

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WCSU Writing Center coordinator: ‘I can’t teach kindness’ BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

elli Custer is an associate professor of writing, linguistics and creative process at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) and is entering her sixth year as coordinator of the school’s Writing Center. In May, she received the 2018-19 Board of Regents System-Wide Teaching Award for Connecticut State Universities, presented by the board of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. When she received word of the award, she was flabbergasted. “My students wrote a letter of support, which honestly would have been fine on its own,” she said. “It’s like winning the Oscar as a teacher.” WCSU’s Writing Center, according to Custer, is available to “provide support for all writers. Our point is to provide help for students at any stage of their writing and at any level. It’s not just the beginning writers.” Unlike the writing centers at other schools that have specific curriculums, the WCSU approach is tailored to the student’s specific needs. “It is not a developed curriculum,” Custer continued. “When a student comes in, they have an assignment with them or we get the assignment from the professor. They meet with a tutor who is either an undergraduate or graduate student and they work together on what they feel needs the most help. They work together on the project in the space of 45 minutes.” Students do not have to pay a fee for tutoring, and Custer noted that 55% of the Writing Center’s students arrive with a recommendation by a professor. She added that 35% of the students that seek out assistance in the Writing Center are freshmen, adding that it was not unusual for so many newly minted college students to experience trouble with their assignments. “It is very common when you suddenly encounter very different writing projects than what you had before,” she said. Last year, the WCSU Writing Center recorded about 1,200 visits, and this semester has a staff of 10 tutors. Custer also refers to the tutors as “consultants” and they are on duty to respond to a variety of needs. Tutors are not assigned to individual students, although a student can request to work with a specific tutor for assistance that requires multiple visits. Custer recruits her tutors via faculty recommendations as well as direct inquiries from students looking to be part of her team. But not everyone pursuing this work makes the grade. “They need to have a solid foundation of writing and language, but they need to be able to communicate thoughts and that is not always the same thing,” Custer advised. “You will find the words ‘Be Kind’ all over in the Writing Center, and that has to be in place in order for students to be able to work. I can teach writing elements that they need bolstering on, but I can’t teach

Landlord Tenant Ad Kelli Custer of the WCSU Writing Center. Photo by Phil Hall.

kindness.” The emotional aspects of struggling students trying to ace a written report requires a bit of extra care from the tutors. “Sometimes we just need to quell anxiety, that feeling of ‘I can’t do this,’ ” she said. “We say, ‘We have a lot of time and you’ve come to the right place.’ ” Among the primary stumbling blocks the Writing Center deals with are project organizational challenges, which Custer explained could span “developing and supporting an argument and some grammar arguments. We work a lot with documentation and citation and how to avoid plagiarism. We sometimes help students find resources they need.” Custer measures the success of the Writing Center’s work through a series of pre- and post-surveys. “When a student first comes in, they fill

out a quick survey about their confidence level with the current assignments,” she stated. “Afterwards, they do a quick survey on how they feel about the assignment. And if they’ve been here before, they are asked if they feel they’ve improved in their confidence as a writer. There is always an up in the confidence level — and confidence is a funny ranking because it is a self-perception. If a student sees they are able to improve and recognize it, that indicates they will continue to do so.” But the most satisfying measurement of success for Custer comes when the students are ready to leave WCSU for the wider world. “I get to see them at graduation,” she said. “The way we do graduation here at Western, faculty lines the walkway and we get to do high-fives and hugs, and it’s always exciting for me because I’ve seen students who’ve been here.”

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Hers Wilton’s Eco Chic Salon creates chemical-free beauty treatments BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

hen Michele MaestriMurphy was beginning her career as a hair stylist, she began to have doubts about the quality of some of the products that she used on a daily basis. “As a very young hair stylist, I was concerned about the chemicals that I was working with, about inhaling them on a daily basis and what the long-term effects would be on my health and on my clients,” she recalled. “I considered getting out the profession altogether, but didn’t. Years later, it occurred to me that there had to be something out there on the professional market that was more natural. I searched and I searched and I searched, but it was not easy.” Her perseverance paid off, and Maestri-Murphy found hair and skin care products that could bring natural and organic solutions to her clients. In 2005, she opened Synergy Salon in New Canaan and became one of the first stylists in Fairfield County to eschew chemical products. Ironically, chemicals beyond her control nearly put her out of business in 2017. “Unfortunately, I had to close

Michele Maestri-Murphy at her Eco Chic Salon in Wilton. Photo by Phil Hall.

the doors because of toxic environmental issues in the building,” she continued. “Myself and everyone else in the complex had to move out very suddenly.” After re-establishing her business in a temporary location, Maestri-Murphy was tipped off by a client about a retail vacancy at

Vince McMahon’s XFL unveils team names and logos BY PHIL HALL

son contests. “The XFL is about football and fun, and The XFL, the newly our team identities relaunched professionare intended to sigal football league owned nify just that,” XFL by Vince McMahon, CEO President and Chief Vince McMahon at Stamford-based WWE, Operating Officer Jeffrey has unveiled the names and Pollack said. “Now it’s up to logos of its teams. our fans and players to help write The league, which announced the story. What happens on the field the cities and stadiums for its and in the community, in the years teams in December, will consist ahead, will determine the true spirit of the Dallas Renegades, Houston of each team.” Roughnecks, Los Angeles Wildcats, The XFL has announced that New York Guardians, St. Louis Landry Jones, a former NFL backBattleHawks, Seattle Dragons, up quarterback who played for Tampa Bay Vipers and Washington the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Defenders. The first season is schedJacksonville Jaguars, will be playing uled to begin in February, consistfor an XFL team. The league begins ing of 10 games and two post-seaits draft process in October.

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16 Center St. in Wilton. MaestriMurphy reinvented her concept with the April 2018 opening of Eco Chic Salon. “Anyone who is interested in living a less toxic life can walk into this salon and have a 100% chemical-free experience,” she said. “It is very important for people who are

detoxing, going through chemo and pregnant women.” In her research into natural and organic products, Maestri-Murphy found many items that made specious claims of being natural and organic. While she said there were easy ways to determine the exact nature of these faux-green offerings — including, she said, “looking for things that are certified and products without parabens, artificial fragrance” — she eventually realized the only way she could guarantee her clients were getting 100% chemical-free products was by making them herself. “We have handmade shampoo and conditioner, made in front of you,” she said, adding that this has spun off into a new endeavor. “I started the Eco Chic shampoo and conditioner line that I put my name on. I know they are super-super safe. They’re made with food-grade preservatives and in small batches.” Maestri-Murphy’s Eco Chic line also includes charcoal soap, coconut soap and cucumber toner. “The products are unique to the store,” she said. “My goal is to have them online at some point.” Another distinctive aspect of Eco Chic is the absence of hair dyes with chemical ingredients. Instead, the salon uses U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified henna for hair

coloring treatments. “This is pretty unique to the salon industry,” Maestri-Murphy stated. “No one is taught that in hairdressing school, and it’s a little bit of a process. It has to sit on the hair for over an hour. It is a little bit of a tedious process for the stylist and the client. Henna can accent hair color — it doesn’t have the ability to lighten hair — but it can cover gray when used in different ratios.” Maestri-Murphy has also extended her eco-friendly mission to keeping the salon tidy. “We use natural cleaning products and a germicide product that is natural and biodegradable,” she said. “We use towels instead of paper towels, and we use all-natural dish soap and laundry detergent.” After more than a year at her Wilton location, Maestri-Murphy now has a staff with five full-time and two part-time employees, and she has recently introduced an organic nail care service and hired a barber to accommodate male clients. She is also planning formulas for a men’s grooming product to add to her Eco Chic line. As for taking her chemical-free mission further, Maestri-Murphy said she had no plans to open additional stores, although she paused and admitted, “Not that it’s not in the back of my mind.”

Lord & Taylor sold to Le Tote BY ALEXANDER SOULE Hearst Connecticut Media Group

San Francisco company that rents clothing online is acquiring Lord & Taylor, which has department stores in Danbury, Stamford and Trumbull among nearly 40 in all. Le Tote is paying $100 million to buy the Lord & Taylor chain from parent Hudson’s Bay. Under the terms of the deal, Hudson’s Bay will be given an option to “recapture” some stores for redevelopment to other brands or formats, to include non-retail uses. Lord & Taylor contributed more than $1 billion in sales to Hudson’s Bay last year, with the Toronto-based company’s overall revenue totaling $7 billion. The Hudson’s Bay retail fami-

An exterior shot of Lord & Taylor in Stamford. Photo by Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media.

ly includes Saks Fifth Avenue, which has a Greenwich store, and Saks Off Fifth, with a location at the Stamford Town Center mall. A predecessor parent company of Macy’s bought Lord & Taylor’s holding company in

1986, then sold it in 2006 to a private equity investment firm which within two years flipped Lord & Taylor to Hudson’s Bay. Over the past few years, Hudson’s Bay has updated some of its Lord & Taylor locations, including in Stamford where the company expanded shoe, dress and jewelry departments among other changes. Last year, however, the company slated 10 stores for closure including its flagship Manhattan location in a real estate sale that eliminated a $500 million mortgage from its balance sheet. Includes prior reporting by Paul Schott. Alexander Soule is a staff reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media. He can be reached at Alex.Soule@scni.com or 203-842-2545.

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Cash on hand is weak Don’t ever seem to have enough cash on hand to get through life’s big and little bumps. Know we need to figure that out better. I don’t want to have to keep putting my personal funds in whenever there’s a cash crunch. THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Having enough cash on hand is part of building a successful, stable, productive business. Make sure there’s enough sales and profits to run the business the way you want. Make a plan to build up cash on hand every week. Balance year-end tax planning with keeping cash in the business at year-end. Use a budget and capital planning to spread out big, periodic expenditures. Managing cash is part of every business owner’s responsibility. Great that you’re asking for suggestions on how best to do that. Let’s get to work. When cash on hand consistently falls short, there are a few key places to look. First question to ask is: are sales and profits sufficient to provide the net income needed to cover loan payments, pay taxes on profits and put extra cash away. Some companies will make the mistake of slashing marketing and sales expenditures when cash gets tight. Don’t recommend doing that, since sales and marketing are key to boosting sales and profits, which will produce more excess cash. Instead, suggest looking into how well sales and marketing efforts are producing and switching efforts around until you’re confident you’re getting a good payoff. To fix things long term,

figure out how much cash on hand will keep things safe. We recommend three to six months of overhead expenses. Decide on an amount to put away in cash reserves each week in order to make steady progress in achieving that goal. Figure that it could take you a year or more to reach your goal. Consider putting your reserve cash into a separate “don’t touch” money market fund, or even in another bank in order to make it harder to access when things get tight financially. Many times companies have plenty of cash during the year, but use it up at yearend buying things in order to save on taxes. Be careful. For every dollar of tax savings, you have to spend $3 on equipment and services. It is probably better to pay the taxes, and put the remaining $2 into savings. Plan things out with a budget that takes into account regular monthly expenses and the quarterly, annual and one-time payments you’ll need to make. Watch out for expenses that only occur periodically. Remember to budget for insurance plans and other programs that require a significant percent up-front before switching over to regular monthly bills. When building the budget, ask if you’re overspending on overhead expenses. Take a close look at gener-

al expenditures related to office space and infrastructure, overhead payroll for managing functions and handling support services. Check if you’re overcommitted on the loans you’re carrying. Finally, take a look at the amount of money that gets taken out of the business at year-end. Build a plan to pay taxes out of a savings account. Budget the amount of money you want to take out. Once you’ve got that planned out, and only then, start to think about additional expenses you might approve for the coming year. Most important thing to remember when building a business is that cash on hand is a signal that the company is profitable. And profitable companies get the best return for the owner when it’s time to sell. BOOK RECOMMENDATION: “Pandemic Cash Flow: Cash flow issues kill nearly 30% of businesses. Why it happens, and how to prevent it,” by Blaine Bertsch. Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., StrategyLeaders.com, a business-consulting firm that teaches companies how to double revenue and triple profits in repetitive growth cycles. Have a question for AskAndi? Wondering how Strategy Leaders can help your business thrive? Call or email for a free consultation and diagnostics at 877-238-3535 or AskAndi@ Strateg yLeade rs .com . Check out our library of business advice articles at AskAndi.com.

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Financing Your Business with Start-Up Capital BY EDWARD H. ROBERTS, CPA You’ve written your business plan and completed your marketing plan. You’ve memorized your elevator pitch and registered your business under the appropriate business structure. Your product or service has been perfected and is ready for the market. Have you forgotten anything? Oh, that’s right: Money, Moolah, Scratch. Whatever you call it, your business needs capital! Financing is one of the most important aspects of your business. The ability to raise adequate capital may determine the fate of your business. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, while poor management is most frequently cited as the reason businesses fail, inadequate financing is a close second. Many times it comes down to cash flow- companies have closed their doors EDWARD H. ROBERTS because they couldn’t continue operations for another few months until the money came in. Before you start, you must take a careful look at the type and amount of capital you need. Then, you must decide how you are going to finance the capital needs of the business. Last, but not least, you have to determine a source for the capital at an affordable cost. THERE ARE FIVE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH CAPITAL IS NEEDED: • How much do I need to start the business? • Do I have personal funds/assets to finance the start-up phase? • Do I have family or friends who are willing to invest in the business? • Do I have personal credit that will allow me to obtain lines of credit? • Do I have relationships with any financial institutions? THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF CAPITAL: Start-up capital: money needed to initially get the business on its feet — this might include capital for acquiring/leasing real estate equipment or for inventory. Working capital: money needed for day-to-day operation of your business. How much working capital you need depends on the type of business you have. THERE ARE ALSO VARIOUS TYPES OF FINANCING, WITH ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES TO ALL: Debt financing — this type of financing is where you borrow the money and agree to pay it back at an agreed-upon interest rate. Many businesses are funded with debt financing. If you pass the requirement of the lender, you may be able to obtain a term loan or line of credit. “Factoring,” whereby a business sells their accounts receivable to a third party, is another form of debt financing. Factoring is typically the most expensive option but, depending on your situation (new business, seasonal sales), it maybe the best or only choice. • Advantage- you don’t have to give up ownership and it is available to companies that can’t get equity financing. • Disadvantage - you must pay interest, and the lender will likely require personal guarantees. Equity financing — is where you sell partial ownership of your company. While debt financing is most common, there are thousands of companies financed each year by private or “institutional” investors in exchange for an equity ownership stake. They range from “friends and family” to angel investors and venture capitalists. • Friends and Family - Advantage – convenient, no-nonsense and available quickly - Disadvantage - be ready for an ugly holiday dinner if you lose their money • Angel Investors - Advantage - relatively patient about their investment - Disadvantage - often difficult to find • Venture Capitalist - Advantage - investment smarts and networking in addition to money - Disadvantage - must be a start-up business that is interested in selling within 3-5 years, and must be prepared to share control Whether your business is considering debt or equity financing, it is important to understand the factors that will affect a credit decision. These factors include the experience level of management; collateral; industry; ability to repay; and amount of funds required. The choice of financing options is one of the most important decisions you will make for your business. Review your options and prepare your business properly so as to afford yourself the best opportunity to succeed. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ed Roberts is a partner in our White Plains office with more than 30 years of experience in the area of business consulting, tax planning and preparation for businesses, individuals, and estates. He has successfully consulted on financing options for numerous businesses. Ed can be reached at (914)949-2990 or through email at eroberts@citrincooperman.com. Citrin Cooperman is a full service accounting and advisory firm with 15 domestic and international locations. Visit us at citrincooperman.com

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That three-level, 141,000-squarefoot complex features a four-court layout and seats more than 2,000 people for basketball. The school’s 32 NCAA Division I teams will now have sole use of the Pitt Center. Dean of Students Larry Wielk recalled that when the Pitt Center opened, SHU had 5,300 undergraduates, as compared with an overall present population of about 9,000, and hosted two club sports programs as opposed to 33 today. The corresponding “exponential growth” of interest in sports and

named after his mother, Grace, “who will look over the students” as she did for him. The former Major League Baseball player and manager said that, for all his accomplishments, “this fabulous facility” will be the primary reflection of his legacy, “the major exclamation point on my caring, my giving and my work.” “He’s like living swag” for SHU, Petillo said, noting that Valentine consistently endeavors to mention the school whenever he can. “Six years ago it was suggested that I should meet with this ‘Bobby Valentine,’” Petillo recalled, indicating that he was unfamiliar with the man who had recently left his employment as manager of the Boston Red Sox. Valentine joked that his firing from that post at the end of the 2012 season was yet more proof of how lucky he has been. While some SHU supporters told the school’s president that Valentine would never accept the position of athletic director — or, if he did, that he “won’t stay long” — Petillo said that instead the 69-year-old has been far more than a figurehead, working regularly with the university’s athletes as well as other students. “Presence is a very key point with me,” Petillo said. “When he asked me to be A.D., I couldn’t even spell ‘A.D.,’ ” Valentine joked. “But I learned.” Sophomore Daphne Schiffman of the SHU women’s club volleyball squad said she was pleased that Sacred Heart’s club teams will finally have the wherewithal to host home games — something that was difficult at the 22-year-old William H. Pitt Center.

Circuit training, bowling and basketball are among the options available at the Bobby Valentine Health & Recreation Center.

recreation more or less mandated construction of a new, state-of-art facility, he said. “That building was going to be just fine” for meeting such needs, Senior Vice President for Athletics and Student Affairs Jim Barquinero said of the Pitt Center. “Well, it wasn’t just fine. It was cheek to jowl.” Joining Valentine for the ribbon-cutting ceremony was state Sen. Tony Hwang, whose 28th District includes parts of Fairfield, Easton, Newtown, Weston and Westport.

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and video platforms. And we’re heartened to see some of our elected officials recognize the necessary role a free press plays in a democracy. “I encourage all New Yorkers to support local journalism. It’s more important now than ever,” said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “We must be doing more to support these outlets before it is too late,” added New York state Attorney General Letitia James. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut recently said, “Under this administration, reporters face a near-constant barrage of verbal threats, casting the media as enemies of the American people.” He was among the sponsors of a bill to protect journalists from threatened or actual physical attacks. And Westchester County Executive George Latimer wondered, “Where will democracy be without a free press?” Where indeed? We know where democracy thrives — in the pages of our publications.

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Chocoylatte Gourmet seeks to shake up the sweet tooth BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

or many people, dessert is the best part of a meal. For the Brazilian-born Kelly Dantas, American-style desserts too often ended a meal on the wrong note. But rather than suffer silently or skip dessert entirely, she turned entrepreneur and opened her own dessert shop in Cos Cob called Chocoylatte Gourmet. “I started this concept in 2014 and it took five years of development,” she recalled. “And it started because of my frustration about desserts here in the United States — they were either too sugary or they were overloaded with bad quality chocolate. Or you would go to places and you find the same thing over and over: muffins, pastries, tiramisu. I wanted to bring something different.” Based at 121 E. Putnam Ave., Chocoylatte Gourmet had its grand opening on July 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony officiated by Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei and State Rep. Fred Camillo. The store is airy and bright, with eclectic décor, including floral tiling, orange seats and cushions and a chandelier lined with teacups. But the primary focus is chocolate — and while some people claim they search the world for the right ingredients, Dantas actually pursued a global odyssey to score the best possible product. “I tried 180 suppliers from all over the world and wanted to find the highest quality chocolate available,” she continued. “I spent about $25,000 testing chocolate. We work with nine suppliers. Everything you try here has a different taste because they are made with different kinds of chocolate: white, 65%, 75% or 100% cacao.” Dantas’ pursuit of the perfect chocolate experience has even taken on a Willie Wonka-worthy attraction. Visitors coming into Chocoylatte Gourmet encounter an enclosed machine that offers a mini-waterfall of melted chocolate in a continuous and delicious cascade. “That is a symbol of what we are,” Dantas said. “We don’t use chocolate powder. We use chocolate for melting. In order for us to do recipes for desserts and drinks, we have to melt the chocolate to use it. There is 100 pounds of chocolate in that machine, but we have a machine in the back for that use. The one in the lobby is for display.” Dantas insists that Chocoylatte Gourmet is not just a chocolate shop. Her menu includes non-chocolate goodies, including coffees, teas, juices, cakes, cookies and sandwiches, with gluten-free and lactose-free options upon request. All of the offerings are freshly made on the premises, which requires an extra-early-bird commitment to baking and preparation. “We come at four o’clock in the morning,” Dantas explained. “I don’t complain because this is my dream. But, yes, it is a lot of work.” Dantas is also planning to roll out a

Kelly Dantas at Chocoylatte Gourmet in Cos Cob. Photo by Phil Hall.

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In Brief Gracie Sports USA opens Brazilian jiu-jitsu spot in Fairfield

Navisite in 2011 for $230 million, and Charter acquired Time Warner Cable in 2015 for $78.7 billion. Backed by private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners, RDX will own and operate the assets of Navisite, including client relationships, employees dedicated to supporting the Navisite business, fixed assets, leases and Navisiteoperated facilities. The transaction is expected to close within the next few weeks.

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Márcio (Macarrão) Stambowsky, second from left, with instructors. Image courtesy Gracie Sports.

Gracie Sports USA, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy, has opened a 1,400-square-foot studio in the Tunxis Hill section of Fairfield at 575-585 Villa Ave. Gracie, based in Norwalk, is owned by Márcio (Macarrão) Stambowsky, the only 8th-degree red and white belt master martial artist in the U.S., according to Ron Agababian, vice president of Angel Commercial LLC, who represented both parties in the transaction. Agababian described the location as “an ideal spot for their new academy, given the growing interest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the surrounding neighborhoods.” Above the studio on the second floor is 1,700 square feet of office/studio space still available for lease.

GREENWICH’S BR BRANDS ACQUIRES DENVER HEMP FIRM MARY’S BRANDS

In what it is billing as one of the largest private consumer packaged goods (CPG) acquisitions within the U.S. cannabis sector, Greenwich’s BR Brands has acquired the remaining capitalization and outright control of Mary’s Brands for an undisclosed amount. Denver-based Mary’s Brands includes Mary’s Medicinals, Mary’s Methods, Mary’s Nutritionals and Mary’s Tails. The acquisition was made in conjunction with BR Brand’s first

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closing of its Series A capital raise backed by its strategic capital partner, Rose Capital. BR Brands said it utilizes a “buy and build” strategy, whereby it amalgamates best-in-class cannabis brands and operators under the BR Brands umbrella, “creating operational synergies and centralizing strategic capital allocation.” “BR Brands was established to provide emerging, premium cannabis brands with access to best-inclass operating talent and capital expertise,” BR Chairman Andrew Schweibold said. “As a CPG house of brands with one of the largest geographic reaches within the global legal cannabis sector, BR Brands is poised to drive outsized returns for all of its stakeholders through a buy-and-build strategy, focused on maximizing its value through strategic acquisitions and ongoing accretive R&D.” In addition to Mary’s, BR Brands has partnered with and invested in Beezle, a manufacturer of best-inclass concentrates; Défoncé, a manufacturer of high-end cannabis-infused confectionary products; and Rebel Coast, a manufacturer of premium, alcohol-free beverages infused with THC. Over the next 12 to 18 months, BR expects to deploy over $100 million of acquisition and growth capital and to grow its industry presence by supporting proprietary R&D initiatives that will incite new product development.

DANBURY’S STRUGGLING FUELCELL ENERGY NAMES NEW CEO

Danbury’s struggling FuelCell Energy Inc. has named Jason Few as its new president and CEO. Few is the president of Sustayn LLC, a Houston-headquartered cloud-based software waste and recycling optimization company. He is also the founder and senior managing partner of BJF Partners LLC, a privately held strategic transformation consulting firm, where he has served since 2016. Few joined the FuelCell Energy board of directors last November and will share responsibility with its executive team for the revitalization and advancement of FuelCell Energy, including its ongoing restructuring efforts, its efforts to enhance commercial activity, and its efforts to improve operational effectiveness. “FuelCell Energy is well positioned to fully participate in the global clean energy future,” Few said. “During the balance of the calendar year, our team will be focused on executing in a number of critical strategic areas. At the highest level, we certainly want to reinvigorate our customer relationships and the FuelCell Energy brand and to promote fuel cells as a solution going forward in the global clean energy space.” Few replaces Chip Bottone, who was terminated on June 5. Details on Bottone’s destination were not available. Jennifer

Arasimowicz, who was named interim president upon Bottone’s dismissal, will remain in her role as general counsel, corporate secretary, executive vice president and chief commercial officer. The Danbury firm has been trying to right its ship for the past several years, with a number of executive changes — including Few’s joining the board — taking place last fall as FuelCell faced a possible delisting from the Nasdaq. At the time of the Few announcement on Tuesday, its stock stood at 33 cents.

CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS UNLOADS CLOUD SERVICES FIRM NAVISITE

Managed cloud services provider Navisite has been acquired from Stamford’s Charter Communications by RDX, a Pittsburgh-based specialized provider of managed IT services. Financial terms were not disclosed. Time Warner Cable acquired

PITNEY BOWES SELLS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS UNIT FOR $700M TO SYNCSORT

Pitney Bowes Inc. has sold its software solutions business to Syncsort Inc., a big data software company based in Pearl River, for $700 million in cash. The sale is the latest move by the Stamford-based Pitney Bowes to realign its business strategies in the aftermath of its 2018 evaluation of strategic alternatives. With the acquisition, Syncsort will run a data management software operation serving more than 11,000 customers and hundreds of resellers globally. “Our software and data business has made great progress over the last few years achieving two consecutive years of growth and I am very confident of the prospects for this business going forward,” said Pitney Bowes President and CEO Marc B. Lautenbach. “We have always said, however, if a business was worth more to someone else than to us, we would consider a sale. The sale of our software solutions business to Syncsort confirms that philosophy.”

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The McDonald’s on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. Photo by Phil Hall.

FAST-FOOD WORKERS AT SERVICE PLAZAS PLAN TO UNIONIZE

The employees of fast-food outlets located in service plazas along Connecticut’s highways are planning to become part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). According to a Bloomberg News report, the unionizing push specifically targets the McDonald’s franchises in those plazas. The SEIU orchestrated the “Fight For $15” campaign to increase the minimum wage for low-income workers and has specifically targeted McDonald’s, which has faced National Labor Relations Board complaints for allegedly pushing back against efforts by its workforce to unionize. The unionization announcement will reportedly include allegations of wage-theft claims against several companies operating in the service plazas. The service plazas are being targeted because the properties fall under government ownership, and the union argued federal oversight would help bolster its efforts. “The government has a clear responsibility to ensure that anyone they do business with acts as a responsible employer,” said Kyle Bragg, president of 32BJ, the SEIU affiliate organizing in Connecticut.

DANBURY SENIOR COMMUNITY LAKEVIEW PART OF $346.6M PORTFOLIO SALE

Lakeview, a Danbury senior community, was part of the 31-property portfolio sold for $346.6 million by Jensen’s Inc. to Sun Communities Inc., a real estate investment trust based in Southfield, Michigan. The Southington-headquartered Jensen’s operates senior communities in eight states, using manufactured housing for its residences. The acquired portfolio covers 5,230 developed sites and more than 460 expansion sites for development. As of June 30, the com-

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munities were 92.5% occupied. Located at Lake Kenosia, Lakeview was opened in 1963 and is the sole Fairfield County community among Jensen’s 15 locations in Connecticut.

JAMES AND TONG SUE TO BLOCK TRUMP’S PUBLIC AID IMMIGRATION RULE

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong have teamed up to sue the Trump administration over its rule that would deny citizenship and permanent residency to low-income immigrants who rely on federal welfare ben-

efits, including food stamps and government-subsidized housing. James filed the lawsuit in the Southern District of New York, arguing that the rule would have a negative impact on the economy and specifically target nonwhite and low-income immigrants. “Generations of citizens landed on the welcoming shores of Ellis Island with nothing more than a dream in their pockets,” James said. “The Trump administration’s thinly veiled efforts to only allow those who meet their narrow ethnic, racial and economic criteria to gain a path to citizenship is a clear violation of our laws and our values. Quite simply, under this rule, more children will go hungry, more families will go without medical care and more people will be living in the shadows and on the streets. We cannot and we will not let that happen.” “The Public Charge Rule is a partisan scheme to vilify immigrants who, like generations of families before them, seek support to lift their families out of poverty,” said Tong. “We are talking about access to doctors, healthy food and safe housing — the most basic foundations that kids need to grow and thrive. Today, Connecticut joins states across the country in defending access to the American Dream. This rule is yet another cruel and unconstitutional racist ploy to intimidate and penalize immigrants of color. It cannot stand.” James and Tong are joined in their lawsuit by Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan and the municipal government of New York City.

MAJORITY OF CONNECTICUT MUNICIPALITIES INCREASE PROPERTY TAXES; WESTON LEADS COUNTY

Weston’s property taxes increased by double digits this fiscal year, leading all Fairfield County cities and towns, according to an analysis by the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities. Nearly 60% of the state’s 169 municipalities increased property taxes for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, which began on July 1. Connecticut’s property tax burden per capita is almost twice the U.S. average and third-highest in the U.S., according to the CCM report. Weston’s 10.14% increase was the third-highest in the state, following Norfolk (up 14.47%) and Bethlehem (up 10.93%). Those were also the only three locales to post

double-digit increases. The county’s second-highest increase took place in New Canaan (sixth overall at 7.55%), followed by Redding (17th at 3.53%). The report stated that local property taxes throughout the state now stand at over $11 billion, an increase of some $500 million since 2017.

NEW SOUTHWESTERN CT HEALTH ACTION ORGANIZATION FORMED VIA MERGER

The Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership (RYASAP), based in Bridgeport, and Norwalk’s Southwest Regional Mental Health Board have merged to form the Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization, a new state-designated organization serving southwest Connecticut. Branded as The Hub, the new initiative is a regional resource supporting and coordinating mental health, substance use-prevention and problem gambling efforts in the 14 communities from Greenwich through greater Bridgeport. The Hub will also serve as the liaison between the region and state. The group supports the Local Prevention Councils in each town to prevent substance use and promote mental health and brings consumers and providers together through its Catchment Area Councils to identify needs and recommendations in treatment and recovery systems. The organization will also house the TurningPointCT.org project, aimed at young people in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. That project provides peer support online through support groups and school and college presentations. The Hub also will benefit from RYASAP’s AmeriCorps/ PreventionCorps program, which provides opioid education and Narcan training to the community. — Kevin Zimmerman and Phil Hall

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CONTRIBUTING WRITER | By Al Alper

Cyber insecurity: problems and solutions

e increasingly welcome “The Internet of Things (IoT)” into our lives. We enjoy the convenience, the promise of increased office efficiency and the novelty of it all. But not all the news is rosy: one glaring problem with this new technology, increasingly in the news, is the revelation that the big companies which provide this technology can “tune in” and gather data from these devices and their end users. “Big brother is watching you” has become far more than a science fiction statement. Manufacturers of these IoT devices have tried to calm anxieties over who’s listen-

ing and gathering information by stating that it is possible to “delete” a conversation or action. But taking the step of “delete this conversation” doesn’t eliminate or alter the intrusive nature of these devices. Even when a device is turned off or when data is deleted, the device can still track user behavior. That is what drives revenues for these manufacturers. As problematic as that issue is, it’s not the largest looming threat from IoT. The real danger emerges from the casualness with which people treat these IoT devices, from smartphones to iPads and everything in-between. They buy them and connect

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them to their networks. And herein lies the crux of the problem: these devices, for the most part, are not secure. What that means is that, when a user plugs in any unsecured device, that action can create a direct link between that particular device and your business email. And your business email is the gateway to cyberattacks. Access via email is the most prevalent form of attack levied on infrastructures. As a business owner, protecting your network should be top of mind. IoT is a real threat. Do not connect one of these devices to your network and do not let anyone (employees, vendors) with access to your

infrastructure connect an IoT device to your network — unless it is made secure. Always remember that these devices are not secure. Before you connect any device to your network, take the appropriate steps to see that it is secured. This typically involves finding a software platform that provides the overall umbrella of protection. It is usually not an “off the shelf” solution found at your corner store. Here’s another frequently overlooked cyber hazard: the security system and cameras. If there is a camera in a building monitoring office security, odds are that it is connected to the internet and not secure (similar to IoT devices). This, too, is a potential pathway to the business email and company infrastructure which unfortunately can yield high dividends for hackers and major headaches for the business. A company’s IT firm or MSP must serve as a relentless advocate for the security of the entire business infrastructure. Many don’t. And they should. There are legislative proposals to require manufacturers to secure devices and close this glaring hole in cybersecurity. In California, former Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law SB327 which, starting January 2020, requires that any maker of an internet-connected or “smart” device ensure that the item has reasonable security features which will protect the device and any information contained therein from unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification or disclosure. If it can be accessed outside a local area network with a password, it needs to either come with a unique password for each device, or force users to set their own password the first time they connect. Accordingly, there will be no more generic default credentials for a hacker to guess. Other states are likely to follow. Congress is also considering legislation. But, even if this becomes a national trend, remember that manufacturers are not IT or cybersecurity experts. Their decisions are driven by bottom-line revenue, not cybersecurity. While they may make a good faith effort to comply with any regulations that mandate securing their features, this is not a guarantee of total protection. The IoT is the next frontier in the cybersecurity war. We need to be certain that our connected devices carry the level of security needed to protect us from hackers. Take the time to talk with a cybersecurity expert to make certain that your network is protected. Alexa, Siri, smartphones and other devices are fun, but if not secured, they are the gateway to a world of trouble. Al Alper is CEO of Absolute Logic and CyberGuard360, firms that provide IT services and also develop and market software solutions. The businesses are located in Wilton, Connecticut.

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CSCU college consolidation plan facing opposition BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

homas Coley, who began work in June as one of the Connecticut System of Colleges and Universities’ three regional presidents, is undergoing something of a trial by fire. “I’m still absorbing a lot,” Coley — president of CSCU’s Region Three, Shoreline-West, which consists of Gateway Community College in New Haven, Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport and Norwalk Community College — told the Business Journal. Prior to his new appointment, Coley was chancellor of the North Central Region

for Indiana’s Ivy Tech Community College system, where he oversaw three campuses totaling about 9,100 students. Not only does his new post involve overseeing some 25,000 students, but CSCU’s introduction of three regional presidents is part of its Students First plan to consolidate all 12 of its community colleges into one centrally managed system by 2023, which has proven to be controversial on a number of fronts. The proposal — which CSCU President Mark Ojakian has said will save $17 million to $23 million per year — failed to pass muster with accrediting agency the New England Association of Schools and Colleges last year. While the organiza-

tion continues working on a revised proposal, Coley acknowledged that there is no small amount of heat being brought to bear upon CSCU by faculty and students alike. “There is always going to be a reaction to substantial change,” Coley said, “which is what you’re witnessing now. It takes time and conversation.” Those conversations have often been barbed. The Connecticut State University Faculty Leadership Group, which includes faculty leaders from the four state universities in the CSCU, has objected to the plan. The Faculty Senate at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain has called for Ojakian to resign. And, this past May, a large swath of

faculty and staff across the state cast a “no confidence” vote in Ojakian, Students First and the CSCU’s Board of Regents. And over the past few weeks, a group of 24 “community college supporters” — including Lois Aime, director of educational technology at Norwalk Community College; Patricia O’Neill, infrastructure services manager at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury; and a number of staffers at Coley’s Gateway — published open letters criticizing both the plan and Ojakian. Among the group’s objections: • Ojakian “has increased system office expenditures by over 50% in the past three years. He has added over $16 million to his own budget,

while cutting funding to community colleges and raising tuition and student fees. This does not put students first.” • “Experience from other states, especially highly publicized mergers in Georgia, for example, have shown that consolidations like this are complex, problematic and generally save little or no money.” • “Perhaps, most importantly, the proposed Connecticut consolidation plan works against the better judgment of the majority of the professionals in the state who are experts in the field of teaching and learning.” With Ojakian unavailable for comment, Coley said, “We are in the process of slowly gaining more of

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(the objectors’) trust and understanding of what we want to accomplish. It’s not an easy process, to be clear.” Meanwhile, in April, CSCU presented its first updated Students First plan to the accrediting agency, now called the New England Commission of Higher Education. NECHE responded in July with a letter asking CSCU back for a presentation in April 2020, and providing guidance as well as requests for further information involving specifics on organization and governance; details on how academic programs will achieve consistency across campuses; and particulars on how institutional resources will be utilized to better serve students » » COLLEGE

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while at the same time tackling systemic financial concerns. “We are encouraged that NECHE’s letter charted a roadmap toward our ultimate accreditation as one college,” Ojakian said in a statement. “Rest assured that CSCU — in an open and collaborative process driven by faculty, staff and students — is already developing concrete plans to address the areas where NECHE requested more information. “As just one example,” he added, “the strategic hiring of regional presidents is helping campus leaders manage scarce resources while serving student needs. The momentum continues in our efforts toward community college unification.” Coley insisted that even with consolidation, each individual college will retain its own identity — another con-

cern that has been voiced by opponents. In addition, he said, “branding and marketing our collaborative strengths” will aid CSCU’s efforts to work with employers for placing students in jobs, as well as with the state and various other stakeholders in addressing housing and food shortages. A study published last summer by the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness on behalf of CSCU found that 17.5% of CSCU students surveyed reported housing instability or homelessness. As for the new semester — classes began on Aug. 27 — Coley said enrollment was essentially flat, with CSCU’s 17 schools accommodating a total of about 85,000 students. “We expect the floodgates to open with late registration, which is often what happens at the community college level,” he said.

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Good Things BARTLETT’S FIRST HONEY HARVEST FESTIVAL The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens in Stamford is presenting its first Honey Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be a day dedicated to celebrating honey and will be filled with bee-themed fun and education, aimed for community members of all ages. The rain or shine festival will include a Q&A panel featuring acclaimed beekeeper and author, Howland Blackiston, as well as tours of the Bartlett’s pollinator gardens and hives. It will also feature a special BBQ provided by HooDoo Brown (other food vendors will also be available), a marketplace to purchase honey tastings, products and beverages and mead presentations. There will also be live music and children’s crafts and activities. Tickets are $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers and free for children 12 and under. Tickets are purchased on-site, the day of the event. Cash, check or credit card accepted. The Bartlett is accepting vendors for the festival. Please contact Wendy Bennett at wbennett@bartlettarboretum.org for details. For more information, visit www. bartlettarboretum.org.

AREA ARTISTS FEATURED IN NEW LMMM EXHIBITION The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s (LMMM) new exhibition “The Trained Eye: The Art of Railroads & Stations,” will open on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and run through Sunday, Jan. 5, with a reception on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the museum in Norwalk. Railroads and stations are familiar places that continue to inspire contemporary artists and impact society and the environment. Curated by artist and Trustee Gail Ingis and Trustee Julyen Norman, the exhibition will feature artists David Bravo, David Dunlop, Julie O’Connor, DeAnn Prosia, Helen Roman, Alexsander Rotner, Cathy Russell, Anthony Santomauro, Norm Siegel and Rob Zuckerman. The contemporary art exhibitions are sponsored in part by Gail Ingis and Tom Claus. The museum’s 2019 cultural and educational programs are made possible in part by funding from LMMM’s Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown, LMMM’s 2019 Season Distinguished Benefactors: the city of Norwalk and The Maurice Goodman Foundation.

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CELEBRATING PURE BARRE

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INTERN JOINS HOUSATONIC HABITAT

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The Fairfield Office of Community and Economic Development recently celebrated the grand re-opening of Pure Barre Fairfield at 1876 Black Rock Turnpike. First Selectman Mike Tetreau joined Community and Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart and members of

the Pure Barre team at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pure Barre is a collection of 45to 50-minute total body workouts designed to target different muscle groups and are suitable for all skill levels. Pure Barre Fairfield is open seven

days a week and offers daily classes at varying times to accommodate busy schedules. For more information, visit https:// local.purebarre.com/location/fairfield-ct or call 475-999-8663 or email fairfield@purebarre.com.

STAMFORD HEALTH RECEIVES ELITE AWARDS

Elizabeth LaCorte has joined Housatonic Habitat for Humanity as an intern. Before joining Housatonic Habitat, LaCorte was a hematology account executive with Bayer U.S., promoting and selling hematology products to hospitals, physicians and other specialized medical and health care providers. Prior to that, she was a customer relations specialist with Accredo. She holds a Master of Public Health degree from Emory University as well as a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University.

INVESTMENT FIRM VICE PRESIDENT EARNS CFA DESIGNATION Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers Inc. in Stamford announced that Vice President Robert T. Carroll earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is now a member of the CFA Institute. Carroll joined the Jackson, Grant team in 2013 while pursuing his MBA from the University of Connecticut, graduating in 2015.

33 MURTHA CULLINA ATTORNEYS SELECTED AS BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA Back row, from left: Nancy Taylor, manager, Heart & Vascular Institute; Angelica Arteaga-Blasio; Scott Martin, M.D.; Arzhang Fallahi, M.D.; Suzy Candito, RN; and Brenda Cataylo, RN. Front row, from left: Mike Anderson, cardiovascular tech; Belen Camacho, RN; Maribel Prado, RN; and Teena Mathew, RN.

Stamford Health’s stroke, heart and vascular teams were recognized with high awards for patient care by The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association with its Get with The Guidelines Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite recognition. This honor acknowledges the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nation-

ally recognized, research-based guidelines from the latest scientific evidence. To qualify for the Honor Roll Elite recognition for stroke care, hospitals must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between the patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with the clot-buster tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, the only drug approved by tahe U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke.

Additionally, Stamford Health’s Heart and Vascular Institute was awarded the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Gold Stemi Receiving and Silver Nstemi awards based on data submitted through 2018. The AHA awards signify a commitment to guideline adherence and quality improvement for the AMI (acute myocardial infarction or heart attack) patient population.

“Best Lawyers,” a peer-review publication of the legal profession published in Rochester, New York, has announced that 33 attorneys from Murtha Cullina LLP have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. In addition, four Murtha Cullina attorneys were selected as 2020 “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective practice areas, including David P. Friedman, commercial litigation, and Paul E. Knag, health care law. Inclusion in the Best Lawyers list is based on comprehensive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.

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The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (LMMM) will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticket holders on Saturday, Sept. 21, noon to 4 p.m. as part of “Smithsonian” magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day. Which represents a nationwide commitment to access, equity and inclusion. More than 450,000 tickets were downloaded for last year’s event. This year, Museum Day will celebrate the Smithsonian Year of Music, an institution wide initiative celebrating the Smithsonian’s vast musical collections and resources. For more information, visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com or email info@ lockwoodmathewsmansion.com or call 203-838-9799.

PREMIER GRAPHICS LISTED AGAIN IN INC. 5000 Premier Graphics in Stratford recently announced that it has for the fifth time been listed by “Inc.” magazine’s annual “Inc. 5000,” a ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list continues to represent the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy —America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Premier Graphics is a printing and mailing company that offers businesses document composition, full-color digital printing, high-quality offset printing, intelligent inserting and mailing, making it one of the largest and most complete printing and mailing facilities in the Northeast.

TRINITY CHURCH’S BOOTS & BBQ BASH Trinity Episcopal Church in Southport will hold a new fundraiser called Boots & BBQ Bash on Saturday night, Sept. 28, 6:30 to 10 p.m. It will be a casual and fun evening out, featuring a Southern-style BBQ buffet and drinks, dancing to country Southern rock and other dance music, as well as a live auction with a variety of one-of-a-kind experiences, including a Vermont cabin getaway, fly-fishing lessons, small-plane flights and an aerial climbing package for 10. All proceeds will go to support the church’s year-round operations. The event, which is open to all, will be held across the street from the church, in the auditorium at Pequot Library. Tickets are $45 per person, which includes one drink. Visit bit.ly/TrinityBBQ or call 203-255-0454.

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From left: Ryan, Meghan, William and Chris Raveis.

The William Raveis Charitable Fund’s (WRCF) annual Raveis Ride + Walk fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29 at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. The proceeds from this family-friendly event benefit the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, which funds scientists conducting cutting-edge research to find a cure for cancer. The Ride + Walk includes a 5K walk, a 12-mile, 25-mile and 50-mile

bike ride and a children’s 100-yard dash. Tony Award-winning Broadway, television and film actor James Naughton will serve as master of ceremonies. Registration is open at raveisridewalk.com. For the Raveis family, like many families touched by cancer, this quest for a cure is painfully personal. Meghan and Ryan Raveis’ sister-in-law, Jennifer Cavanaugh, a 36-year-old mother of three

young boys, has been fighting breast cancer for the last year and a half. Participants can register for the event at raveisridewalk.com. The minimum fundraising amount for adults is $250 for the walk, 12-mile and 25-mile rides and $400 for the 50-mile ride. Minors under 17 must be accompanied by an adult and have a $25 fundraising minimum.

UKRAINIAN EGG PAINTER HABITAT’S CRAFTS N’ DRAFTS Pysanka egg painter Moki Kokoris will be among the crafters at the first annual Crafts n’ Drafts, sponsored by Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, at Danbury Elks Lodge, No. 120 at 36 Hollow Road in Danbury on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Kokoris, portrait artist, illustrator and graphic designer, of Ridgefield will not only demonstrate her technique, but will also show how you can create these one-of-a-kind treasures in your own home. She says, “Pysanka is a 1,000-year-old form of egg painting originating in Ukraine. Other artists at Crafts N’ Drafts include puppetry and woodworking. Also included at the event is a selection of artisan beers from Nod Hill Brewery, which will be paired with comfort foods that feature signature cheese sandwiches from several local restaurants with local apple pie. Tickets at $35 are available at the Habitat office, online at hhhcraftsanddrafts.eventbrite.com or send your name and phone number to info@ housatoonichabitat.org to request tickets.

Norwalk Grassroots Tennis & Education (NGTE), a local youth development nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging underserved children through tennis and education to propel them to success, recently opened its newly renovated and expanded tennis courts. This improvement will enable NGTE to serve hundreds more kids each year, and allow Norwalk residents access to play tennis as well. Named after William “Bill” Rippe, an avid tennis player, philanthropist and NGTE supporter, the new center is the product of a collaboration between the city of Norwalk, NGTE, the United States Tennis Association (USTA), as well as generous donors, including Laure Sudreau, in honor of her late husband Bill. Chris Evert, one of the most accomplished tennis players in history, will be in attendance at the official opening celebration, which is open to the public, Sept. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m.

SCSU OFFERING PROGRAM ON DRONE USE

Hand-painted eggs.

SCSU has created a Drone Academy and a second wave of classes is set to begin. The academy will be divided into five modules totaling 28 hours with each module varying between 3 and 8 hours. The modules include Safe Drone Operator, Drone Pilot FAA Test Preparation, Drone Photography and Videography Parts I and II, and Introduction to Landscape and 3D Modeling. The modules can be taken as a package or individually. The Drone Academy is a noncredit program and the cost is $750 a person, although those taking all five modules and who register before Sept. 14 are eligible for a 10% discount. The academy is scheduled to include classes on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. For more, contact Ian Canning at canningi1@southernct.edu.

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Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial Abby Tent & Party Rentals, Fairfield, contractor for Living Hope Community Church. Set up for a private party at 38 West End Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed April 2019 Alan Party Rentals, South Hackensack, New Jersey, contractor for Fairview Country Club. Set up for a private party at 1241 King St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed April 2019 Alan Party Rentals, South Hackensack, New Jersey, contractor for Stuart Scott M. and Lisa G. Set up for a private party at 519 North Maple Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed April 2019 Glenmore II LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Glenmore II LLC. Construct new detached utility shed at 207 Byram Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 2019 Greenwich Country Club, Greenwich, contractor for Greenwich Country Club. Set up for a private party at 19 Doubling Road Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,600. Filed April 2019 Karafantis, Anthony, Elmsford, New York, contractor for 75 Holly Hill Lane. Demolish the interior ceiling, grill, tile and floor at 75 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed April 2019

Mason Associates, Lawrence, New York, contractor for Mason Associates. Repair concrete and waterproof deck at 35 Mason St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed April 2019

Blechner, Peter, Greenwich, contractor for Victoria Quattrone. Remove closets and move gas line for stove at 50 Lafayette Place, Unit 2C, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed April 2019.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Set up for a private party at 102 Club Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $7,480. Filed April 2019

Chimblo Development & Construction Co., Greenwich, contractor for Toma and Rose W. Skrelja. Renovate single-family house at 1 Whiney Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed April 2019.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Set up for a private party at 102 Club Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $17,400. Filed April 2019

Convent of Sacred Heart, Greenwich, contractor for Convent of Sacred Heart. Set up for a private party at 1177 King St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,320. Filed April 2019.

Olympic Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for 66 Field point Realty LLC. Replace ceiling at 66 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed April 2019

Cortes Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Sawako T. Gardner. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom and install a new washer/dryer at 127 Putnam Park, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $52,500. Filed April 2019.

Hyatt Regency Greenwich Ltd., Old Greenwich, contractor for Hyatt Regency Greenwich Ltd. Set up for a private party at 1800 E. Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed April 2019.

DaSilva, Luiz Daniel, Greenwich, contractor for Luiz Daniel DaSilva. Remodel kitchen, bathroom and replace windows at 33 Windy Knolls, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 2019.

Jelinek, Rick and Gretchen Jelinek, Greenwich, contractor for Rick and Gretchen Jelinek. Finish existing basement at 15 Cedarwood Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed April 2019.

Davenport Property Management, Stamford, contractor for Peter Braunthal. Renovate master bathroom at 3 Chapel Lane, Riverside. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed April 2019.

LB&O LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Theodore Franklin. Remodel kitchen with removal of a nonload-bearing wall and waterline to refrigeration; and install gas line to kitchen stove at 49 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $30,644. Filed April 2019.

Pyramid Network Services, East Syracuse, New York, contractor for American Tower Corp. Install new antennas at 48 Ritch Avenue West, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed April 2019 TWP Home LLC, Stamford, contractor for 75 Holly Hill Lane. Replace windows with new aluminum windows at 30109 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $37,275. Filed April 2019 US Home Services LLC, Stamford, contractor for Gary Vonlehmden. Renovate windows, siding and bathrooms at 91 Brookside Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed April 2019

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DeCaro, Fred, Cos Cob, contractor for Fred DeCaro. Remodel bathroom at 10 McArthur Drive, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed April 2019.

A&B Painting LLC, Carmel, New York, contractor for George L. and Ashley D. Cole. Remodel single-family residence at 11 Hillside Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,200,000. Filed April 2019.

Francis Development LLC, Old Greenwich, contractor for Lance and Gretchen Bylow. Remove kitchen cabinets, install windows, move door and install new cabinets at 163 Old Church Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed April 2019.

Belle Haven Club, Greenwich, contractor for Belle Haven Club. Set up for a private party at 100 Harbor Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed April 2019.

Franco, Christopher P., Riverside, contractor for Christopher P. Franco. Set up for a private party at 350 Riverside Ave., Riverside. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed April 2019.

Garner, Rick, Monroe, contractor for Robert Wussler. Replace roof, remodel kitchen and replace sewer lines and water lines in basement at 10 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $31,500. Filed April 2019. Gates, Kelly Janice, Greenwich, contractor for Kelly Janice Gates. Construct wood deck to replace stone patio at 570 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed April 2019. Greco, Albert Jr. and Theresa R., Riverside, contractor for Albert Greco and Theresa R. Greco. Remove in-ground pool at 11 Perna Lane Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed April 2019.

LB&O LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Stephen H. Bacon Jr. Replace kitchen cabinets, tile, vanity, toilet and shower at 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 513, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $17,622. Filed April 2019. Lin, Linda and James W. Sun, Greenwich, contractor for Linda Lin and James W. Sun. Remove upper cabinets, kitchen sink and stove and relocate washer and dryer at 20 Livingston Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed April 2019. Lower New York Remodeling LLC, Stamford, contractor for Randy Schwimmer. Remodel kitchen, bathrooms and laundry at 293 Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed April 2019.

Maletz, Mark C., Cos Cob, contractor for Mark C. Maletz. Renovate master bedroom, laundry and kitchen/living room at 77 Gregory Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed April 2019.

Putnam Design LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for Peter Zuckerman. Remodel kitchen and install new stove at 55 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $42,000. Filed April 2019.

Manero Jr., Nicholas, Greenwich, contractor for Nicholas Manero Jr. Finish new single-family residence at 110 Glenville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,500,000. Filed April 2019.

R. W. Haggerty Pools, Norwalk, contractor for Janet Scholl. Construct in-ground swimming pool at 7 Indian Head Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed April 2019.

Millstream Construction LLC, Glastonbury, contractor for Andrew Doba. Remove roof and re-roof 990 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,400. Filed April 2019.

Schlesinger, Edmund, Greenwich, contractor for Edmund Schlesinger. Build new storage space at 94 Cutler Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed April 2019.

O 7 C Roofing LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Vitaly and Valentina Tropp. Remove existing shingles and install new architectural shingles at 33 Havemeyer Lane, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,650. Filed April 2019.

Smith, Lockhart Robert, Old Greenwich, contractor for Lockhart Robert Smith. Install new door and wood deck at 56 Richmond Drive, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 2019.

Orlovitz, Arnold, Greenwich, contractor for Arnold Orlovitz. Construct two-family residence at 189 Davis Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $986,000. Filed April 2019.

Starr Tents, Mount Vernon, New York, contractor for Second Congregational Church. Set up for a private Party at 139 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed April 2019.

Paternina, Carlos and Ana M., Greenwich, contractor for Carlos and Ana M. Paternina. Remove and build new dining room, renovate kitchen and bathroom at 148 Zacchaeus Mead Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed April 2019. Perry, Lily and Cordon S., Riverside, contractor for Lily Perry and Cordon S. Perry. Construct a new single-family residence at 58 Winthrop Drive, Riverside. Estimated cost: $1,400,000. Filed April 2019. Portcullis Partners LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for Michael and Jenna Goldman. Rebuild Garage at 15 Elm Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $42,500. Filed April 2019. Posigen Connecticut Solar Solutions, Bridgeport, contractor for Carine Nuesa. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 245 Byram Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,360. Filed April 2019. Precise Construction Contractors, Bronx, New York, contractor for Silver Gwen LLC. Perform work at a single-family dwelling at 153 East Elm St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed April 2019.

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Tallman Building Co, Fairfield, contractor for John Street Farm LLC. Convert four bedrooms to three bedrooms, repair and replace windows and doors at 0 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $260,000. Filed April 2019. Walasek, Wendy, Greenwich, contractor for Wendy Walasek. Construct a new deck at the rear yard of 1100 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed April 2019. Wernert Construction Management, Cos Cob, contractor for Joel Berger. Install new LED-recessed lighting at 148 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed April 2019. Wojtek Ultimate Construction LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Caitlin Lischick. Remodel master bathroom at 13 Center Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,800. Filed April 2019.

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Facts & Figures COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Derosier, Denis, Fairfield. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC d.b.a. Mr. Cooper, Coppell, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage. The defendants defaulted on the terms of the agreement and have failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-196086565-S. Filed May 29. Goncalves, Iacirendi, Stratford. Filed by the town of Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jackson Law Group Connecticut LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff is the owner and holder of the tax lien wherein the defendant promised to pay to the plaintiff. The defendant failed to pay the property taxes and as a result the plaintiff suffered monetary damages. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the tax liens, possession of the premises and monetary damages are less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV-19-6086054-S. Filed May 15. Lennon, Colleen, et al, Waterbury. Filed by Tloa of Connecticut LLC, New York, New York. Greene Law PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff is the owner and holder of the tax lien wherein the defendants promised to pay to the plaintiff. The defendants failed to pay the property taxes and as a result the plaintiff suffered monetary damages. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the tax liens, possession of the premises and monetary damages are less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV-19-6087114-S. Filed June 17.

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Riley, Paul, et al, Boynton Beach, Florida. Filed by US Bank National Association, as trustee for Coppell, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Milford Law LLC d.b.a. Kapusta Otzel, Milford. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage. The defendants defaulted on the terms of the agreement and have failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-19-6085901-S. Filed May 10. Rizzo, Tony, et al, Stratford. Filed by Nationstar Mortgage LLC d.b.a. Mr. Cooper, Coppell, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage. The defendants defaulted on the terms of the agreement and have failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-19-6087318-S. Filed June 21.

Danbury Superior Court Baity, Jerome, Oxford. Filed by Igho Melvin Evuen, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Richard Arconti, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff and defendant entered into a verbal discussion for purchasing the defendant’s property. The plaintiff gave the defendant money in cash for such purpose. However, plaintiff learned the property had a foreclosure action and the debts owed by the defendant made it unlikely to have an agreement. Plaintiff demanded the defendant to return the money. Despite demand, the defendant refused to return the plaintiff’s money. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6032905-S. Filed Aug. 12.

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Cruz, Derby, et al, Bethel. Filed by Carlos Reynoso-Castillo, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6031552-S. Filed May 24. Davis, Nichole, Bethel. Filed by Genevieve Lanuto, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Skiber Michael E. Law Office, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6032110-S. Filed June 19. Papp, Emily, et al, New Milford. Filed by Brittney Gordon, Syracuse, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Weber & Rubano LLC, Wallingford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV19-6031337-S. Filed May 16. Welp, Alexander, et al, Danbury. Filed by Jimmy Cabrera, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-196031208-S. Filed May 6.

Stamford Superior Court Greenwich Place L/CAL LLC, et al, Berwyn, Pennsylvania. Filed by Gregory Kosakow, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wofsey Rosen Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the defendants’ premises when his foot struck a defective speed bump and he fell forcibly to the ground, thereby causing her to suffer injuries. The defendants failed to maintain the walking surface in safe condition. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-196042615-S. Filed July 8. Leonard, Justin M., Stratford. Filed by Sukhdev Khalil, Carteret, New Jersey. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael Baylor Ronemus, New York, New York. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-19-6043130-S. Filed Aug. 12. Minio, Christopher, Darien. Filed by Kyle Knight, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Goff Law Group LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-196043030-S. Filed Aug. 5. Scudder, Yvette, Fort Murray, New Jersey. Filed by Odessa Wright, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carter Mario Injury Lawyers, North Haven. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-19-6041624-S. Filed May 15.

DEEDS Commercial 177 Rowland Road LLC, Walnut Creek, California. Seller: Dominick J. Como Jr. and Christina A. Como, Fairfield. Property: 177 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,125,000. Filed July 2. 25 Van Zant Acquisitions LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Bruce Park Sports Properties LLC, Norwalk. Property: 25 Van Zant St., Unit 7A, Norwalk. Amount: $0. Filed June 4. Banks, Kenneth J. and Jessica Gangemi, Fairfield. Seller: Reflip LLC, Norwalk. Property: 60 Sleepy Hollow Road, Fairfield. Amount: $447,500. Filed July 2. Greenwich Properties LLC, New York, New York. Seller: 200 Greenwich Avenue LLC, Greenwich. Property: 200 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed Aug. 2. HM 39 WALL LLC, Norwalk. Seller: 31-39 Wall Street LLC, New York, New York. Property: Lot A, Map 8235, Norwalk. Amount: $1,200,000. Filed June 5. Insight Investing LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Grand View Financial LLC, Greenwich. Property: 3 Sayles St., Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed Aug. 5. Insight Investing LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Grand View Financial LLC, Greenwich. Property: 18 Sherman Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed Aug. 5. Insight Investing LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Grand View Financial LLC, Greenwich. Property: 21 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed Aug. 5. Pro Tech Home LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Vaddana Sam, Bridgeport. Property: 130 Olive St., Bridgeport. Amount: $35,000. Filed May 6. Redmond, James P., Fairfield. Seller: Stone Ridge Way LLC, Fairfield. Property: 100 Stone Ridge Way, Unit 3H, Fairfield. Amount: $505,000. Filed July 2.

Schreck, Daniel C. and Anne M. Schreck, Cos Cob. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Greenwich. Property: 732 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1,450,000. Filed Aug. 2. Seecon Field Point LLC, Wilton. Seller: Sky FieldPoint LLC, New Canaan. Property: Lot 3, Map 8987, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 2.

Residential Bechtold, Justin E. and Elizabeth A., Southport. Seller: Martha D. Haley, Southport. Property: 540 Hulls Farm Road, Southport. Amount: $734,000. Filed July 2. Beshoory, John Philip, Greenwich. Seller: John P. Beshoory and Pamela A. Beshoory, Greenwich. Property: 126 Stone Hedge Drive North, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 5. Bevilacqua, Lisa, Fairfield. Seller: Denise P. Cullinan, Cummings, Georgia. Property: 177 Federal St., Fairfield. Amount: $532,500. Filed July 2. Bodie, Alexandra and Matthew Bodie, Southport. Seller: Christopher Gibson and Pamela Gibson. Fairfield. Property: Lot 8, Map 4523, Woodbine Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $655,000. Filed June 28. Boland Jr., Mark F. and Rebecca McCullough Boland, Fairfield. Seller: Jason M. Weeks and Tami Z. Weeks, Fairfield. Property: 91 Alden St., Fairfield. Amount: $675,000. Filed June 28. Bosch, Gregory W. and Renee P. Bosch, Fairfield. Seller: Thomas J. Kane and Kathryn A. Kane, Fairfield. Property: 470 Jackman Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $510,000. Filed July 2. Bunting, Nicole Marie and Jason Nicholas Fraser, Shelton. Seller: Nicholas Mohr and Elizabeth Garrett, Norwalk. Property: 71 Bayne St., Norwalk. Amount: $635,000. Filed June 5. Camargo, Daniel Fernando, Bridgeport. Seller: Victor Navarro, Seymour. Property: 95 Nautilus Road Bridgeport. Amount: $290,000. Filed May 6.

Facts & Figures Dalmaschio, Galdino, Bridgeport. Seller: Ganim Bros. Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 863 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $260,000. Filed May 6.

Kola, Muse and Lizabeth Kola, Shelton. Seller: Christopher J. Stevens, Fairfield. Property: 130 Shrub Oak Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $300,000. Filed June 28.

Regan, Anne, Fairfield. Seller: Duncan R. Sherwood and Laura I. Sherwood, Fairfield. Property: 67 Tauton Road, Fairfield. Amount: $460,000. Filed June 28.

Duffett, Jonathan and Kristin Duffett, Alexandria, Virginia. Seller: David J. Gallagher, Fairfield. Property: 63 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $370,000. Filed July 2.

Kotarides, James Stanley, Norwalk. Seller: Jeremy Grimes and Jennifer Gerometta-Grimes, Stamford. Property: 57 George Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $379,000. Filed June 4.

Rivera, Amparo D. and Erika Rivera, Norwalk. Seller: Meskerem Ayalew, Norwalk. Property: 16 Ingalls Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $325,000. Filed June 4.

Emerson, Kenmore H. and Julie G. Emerson, Norwalk. Seller: Sarah Hollis Leclerc, Norwalk. Property: Unit 701, Foxboro Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $522,500. Filed June 5. Gately, Edward Joseph, Fairfield. Seller: Jean F. Demshar, Bridgeport. Property: 999 High St., Fairfield. Amount: $367,500. Filed July 2. Gordon, Glendale and Heslyn Gordon, Stratford. Seller: Vinton Peterkin and Valzie Peterkin, Orange. Property: 652656 Bishop Ave. Bridgeport. Amount” $265,000. Filed May 6. Hardenburgh, Matthew and Valerie Hardenburgh, Norwalk. Seller: Steven Zoref and Jamie Klein, Norwalk. Property: 5 Heron Court, Norwalk. Amount: $685,000. Filed June 4. Haught, John Matthew and Shelley Ann Haught, Stamford. Seller: Kevin C. Kozlowski and Tiffany-Nina D. Kozlowski, Fairfield. Property: 151 Valley View Road, Fairfield. Amount: $600,000. Filed July 2. Kelly, Thomas and Christina Wiess, Fairfield. Seller: Ariel Grover, Fairfield. Property: 89 Ross Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $530,000. Filed July 2. Kinney, Michael and Alicia Pacheco, Bethel. Seller: Colin P. Murphy and Marisa J. Murphy, Norwalk. Property: 16 Newtown Terrace, Norwalk. Amount: $618,500. Filed June 4. Kohn, Joseph, Fairfield. Seller: Christopher Zuraw and Nicole Pirrello, Fairfield. Property: 77 Round Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $375,000. Filed July 2.

Levy, Jodi, Norwalk. Seller: Igor B. Fedorov and Ilya M. Fedorova, Humble, Texas. Property: 6 Romindon Court, Norwalk. Amount: $708,500. Filed June 5. Lynn, Brian, et al, Fairfield. Seller: Nazzareno Paciotti Jr. and Alexandra Paciotti, Fairfield. Property: 200 Eleven O’Clock Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,250,000. Filed July 2. Matheis, Alexander and Kelly Matheis, Fairfield. Seller: Steven Tyler Hanson and Briana Marie Hanson, Fairfield. Property: 72 Southport Ridge, Fairfield. Amount: $830,000. Filed July 2. McCarthy, Brian and Wendy McCarthy, Fairfield. Seller: Scott Ettl and Caroline Etta, Fairfield. Property: 284 Whiting Pond Road, Fairfield. Amount: $625,000. Filed July 2. Meryl, Joshua and Kristin Roessler, Fairfield. Seller: Deborah T. O’Brien and William J. O’Brien, Fairfield. Property: Lot 30, Map 2041, Fairland Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $360,000. Filed July 2. Mihan, Peter H., Fairfield. Seller: Robert A. Maulucci Jr. and Carolyn C. Maulucci, Fairfield. Property: 204 Church Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $520,000. Filed July 2. Paolini, Sara and Gregg Paolini, Norwalk. Seller: Svenja Illien-Junger and Anton Illien-Junger, Norwalk. Property: 4 Bonny brook Trail, Norwalk. Amount: $545,000. Filed June 5. Pires, Gustavo, Fairfield. Seller: Kirk Ring Kamp, Houston, Texas. Property: 268 Autumn Ridge Road, Fairfield. Amount: $555,000. Filed July 2.

Ross, Pamela, Bronx, New York. Seller: Ashakir Akbar and Preethi Ramesh, Norwalk. Property: 33 Glenwood Ave., Unit 4, Norwalk. Amount: $422,000. Filed June 5. Rozelle, James Arthur and Denise Marie Rozelle, Fairfield. Seller: Sadri Lecaj and Valbona Lecaj. Fairfield. Property: 421 Lenox Road, Fairfield. Amount: $550,000. Filed June 28. Russo, Sarah A. and Robert W. Russo. Old Greenwich. Seller: Shannon Buggy, Old Greenwich. Property: 17 Edgewater Drive, Old Greenwich. Amount: $0. Filed Aug. 2. Sahar, Ophir, Fairfield. Seller: Greg Helwig and Cecilia Helwig, Rochester Hills, Michigan. Property: 792 Sturges Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $1,380,000. Filed July 2. Smith, Morgan Cantrell, Westport. Seller: Thomas P. Castiglione, Norwalk. Property: 29 Poplar St., Norwalk. Amount: $678,000. Filed June 5. Sotzing, Christopher Carson, Boston, Massachusetts. Seller: Andrew Volz, Greenwich. Property: 5 Lockwood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1,455,000. Filed Aug. 2. Stock well, David R., Fairfield. Seller: Jedd Whitlock and Megan Whitlock, Middletown, Rhode Island. Property: 330 N. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $535,000. Filed June 28. Thompson, Louise P., Stamford. Seller: James D. Bugge and Erinne K. Lukaniec, Norwalk. Property: 9 Devon Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $315,000. Filed June 5.

Walters, Ian B., Southport. Seller: Seth David Greenstein and Anne Rachel Berman-Greenstein, Fairfield. Property: 591 Hulls Falls Road, Southport. Amount: $1,700,000. Filed July 2.

Maruhn, Jeanette G., et al, Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Property: 45-49 Pearl Harbor Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 3.

Yazbak, Alfred and John D. DiMenna III, Bridgeport. Seller: Joanmarie Rose Zoeller and Victoria Lynne Zoeller, Norwalk. Property: 237 Brewster St., Bridgeport. Amount: $350,000. Filed May 6.

Thomas, Chanell, et al, Creditor: Round Point Mortgage Servicing Corp., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 196 Fairview Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 9.

FORECLOSURES

Washington, Derek L., et al, Creditor: US Bank National Association, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Property: 372 Hanover St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 1.

Espanol, Susan G. Fairfield, $7,109, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 273 Papermill Lane, Fairfield. Filed Aug. 2.

Washington, Derek L., et al, Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Bridgeport. Property: 278-280 Priscilla St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 8.

Francois, Jacques, Bridgeport, $4,376, in favor of Laurel Wreath Acquisitions LLC, Clinton, by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Property: 519 Hawley Ave. Bridgeport. Filed July 30.

Baxter, Bettye, et al, Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N A, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 729 Boston Ave., Unit 9A, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 2. Damon, Ernestine, et al, Creditor: BMO Harris Bank, Bridgeport. Property: 85 Brookside Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed June 25. Diaz, Juan, et al Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N A, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 65 Ridge brook Drive, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 2. Forti, Dawn M., et al, Creditor: Ditech Financial LLC, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Property: 30-32 Colony St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 2.

Foy, Sheila, et al, Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Property: 247 Helen St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed June 28. Holkon 7 Properties LLC, et al, Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services LTD, Bridgeport. Property: 687-689 Lindley St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 3. Hoy, Juan P., et al, Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N A, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 2001 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed June 25. Marceus, Maria, et al, Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, Anaheim, California. Property: 107 Pond St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed July 1.

JUDGMENTS Bell, Jacqueline, Bridgeport, $2,231, in favor of Cavalry SPV, I LLC, Valhala, New York by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Property: 1420 Wood Ave. Bridgeport. Filed July 30. Blue, Creasie Ann, Stamford, $8,430, in favor of First Resolution Investment Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Property: 25 Court St., No. 7, Stamford. Filed Aug. 21. BYO Homes LLC, Darien, $180,000, in favor of Kenneth Sellers and Lilian Sellers, Westport, by Charles A. Eggert Jr. New Haven. Property: 503505 Brooks St., Bridgeport. Filed July 31. Corsi, Sylvia, et al, Stamford, $60,720, in favor of AL 1/ Stamford Senior Housing LLC, Stamford, by Evans, Feldman & Associates LLC, New Haven. Property: 39 Dunn Ave., New Haven. Filed Aug. 5. Dubose, Perry, Bridgeport, $1,007, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, Warren, Michigan, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 15 Hoover St., Bridgeport. Filed July 25.

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Eaton, Stefania, Fairfield, $1,425, in favor of Robert Kravecs Jr. Fairfield, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 425 Judd St., Fairfield. Filed Aug. 15. Edwards, Angela L., Stamford, $15,610, in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Company, Berlin, by AGS Law, Waterbury. Property: 43 Deacon Hill Road, Stamford. Filed July 30.

Martinez, Lisa, Bridgeport, $971, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by Schreiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 44 Velvet St., Bridgeport. Filed July 30. Molina, Yeznira, Bridgeport, $390, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 154 Brookside Ave., Bridgeport. Filed July 25. Molina, Yeznira, Bridgeport, $1,153, in favor of John Garofalo, M.D., Norwalk, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 154 Brookside Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 7. Morris, Keith, Bridgeport, $9,038, in favor of The United Illuminating Company, New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC Bloomfield. Property: 150-154 Norman St., Bridgeport. Filed July 30. N.V. Services LLC, et al, Stamford, $133,699, in favor of The Community Economic Development Fund I, LLC, Stamford, by Seiger Greller Laurie LLP. West Hartford. Property: 24 Applebee Road, Stamford. Filed Aug. 19. Shelley, Paul, Bridgeport, $180,000, in favor of Kenneth Sellers and Lilian Sellers, Westport, by Charles A. Eggert Jr. New Haven. Property; 326328 Center St., Bridgeport. Filed July 31.

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Facts & Figures Shelley, Paul, Bridgeport, $180,000, in favor of Kenneth Sellers and Lilian Sellers, Westport, by Charles A. Eggert Jr. New Haven. Property: 681 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Filed July 31. The lot, United, Bridgeport, $4,759, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 90 Fox St., Bridgeport. Filed July 25. Walter-Brookes, Iris, Bridgeport, $2,448, in favor of Physicians for Women at Seton, Bridgeport, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 100 Chamberlain Place, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 7. Wojna, Helen, Fairfield, $62,540, in favor of Cambridge Manor of Fairfield LLC, Fairfield, by Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC, Norwalk. Property: 119 Macon Drive, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 7. Young, Toccara S., Bridgeport, $1,122, in favor of Bridgeport Anesthesia Associates PC, Bridgeport, by Gambardella, Cipriano, Gottlieb & Hathaway PC, Hamden. Property: 47 Gary St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 7.

LIENS Federal Tax Liens Filed Calderon Cesar, 18 Bungalow Park, Stamford. $8,900, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 2 Dham, Dorothy, 24 Idlewood Drive, Stamford. $10,114, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. DHT Properties LLC, 36 Larkin St., Stamford. $4,150, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Diaz, Henry, 14 East Ave., Stamford. $6,096, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10.

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Dignity Universal LLC, 368 Wildwood Road, Stamford. $6,510, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Dininno Jr., Ennio, 170 Saint Charles Ave., Stamford. $4,843, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Dininno Jr., Ennio, 170 Saint Charles Ave., Stamford. $11,775, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Eberly, Kelly E., 200 Henry St., Apartment 3307, Stamford. $33,017, civil proceeding tax. Filed May 28. Forty 5 Church Street Properties LLC, 45 Church St., Stamford. $2,314, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Gainer, Enoch F. and Danny Gainer, 23 Rose Park Ave., Stamford. $4,622, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Gaita, Mary Ann, 5 Columbus Place, No. A, Stamford. $9,033, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Galiatsos, Nicholas and Ann L. Sur, 103 Sylvan Knoll Road, Stamford. $6,792, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Gallant, Marc and Laura Gallant, 182 West Havilland Lane, Stamford. $375, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Gallegos, Eugenia, 56 Mathews St., Stamford. $4,497, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Garvey, Michael J. V. and Jeffrey G. Prescott, 40 Vine Place, Stamford. $723, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Gaudet, Gigi, 49 Glenbrook Road, No. 109, Stamford. $3,869, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Gaudiano, Angela and William Gaudiano, 71 Tupper Drive, Stamford. $18,785, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. Giorno, Luigi and Anna Giorno, 143 Hoyt St., Apartment 2N, Stamford. $101,460, civil proceeding tax. Filed May 28.

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Hanoian, Elizabeth and Diana M. Hanoian, 81 Van Buskirk Ave., Stamford. $4,775, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 12. Muenzen, Barbara, 691 Westover Road, Stamford. $10,632, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 3. Richardson, Mark J., 142 Stamford Ave., Stamford. $6,278, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 3. Rodriguez, Benito and Rodriguez Gardens Stone LLC, 202 Weed Hill Ave., Stamford. $9,482, civil proceeding tax. Filed June 10. The Bank of New York, 509 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford. $7,300, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 2. Uquillas, Xavier H. 22 Rose Park Ave., Stamford. $2,117, civil proceeding tax. filed Aug. 5. Yoguez, Ignacio, and Imelda Yoguez, 118 Maple Ave., Stamford. $1,857, civil proceeding tax. Filed Aug. 5.

Mechanic’s Liens Crossroad Construction Inc., Stamford. Filed by Bluestone Industries Inc., by Ronald J. Walker. Property: 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford. Amount: $2,268. Filed May 22. McArthur, Karen, Stamford. Filed by Marcia V. Braunstein, by Camilo Duque Jr. Property: 266 Rocky Rapids Road, Stamford. Amount: $308. Filed May 17. Whitmeyer, Marypat E., Stamford. Filed by JFC Real Estate Development LLC, by Jonathan F. Cohen. Property: 72 Fernwood Drive, Stamford. Amount: $151,579. Filed June 17.

LIS PENDENS Bistritskaya, Larisa, Stamford. Filed by the Law Offices of Daniel D. Portanova PC, Bridgeport, for Frank Aguanno. Property: 218 Bedford St., Unit 3B, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed July 26.

Boswell, Anne, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: Unit 2, Branett Townhouses Inc., Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed July 29. Cambo, Joseph, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for US Bank National Association. Property: 1 Johnson Road Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Aug. 6. Caraher, Michael S., et al, Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for US Bank Trust NA. Property: 208 Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 11.

Habitska, Violetta and Bohdan Lonevsky, et al, Stamford. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Colonial Gardens Terrace Condominium Association Inc. Property: 125 Lawn Ave., Unit A1, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 2. Harte, Heath D., et al, Stamford. Filed by the Law Office of Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: Lot 35, Map 5143, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 18. Kwok Hung Yuen, et al, Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for PNC Bank National Association. Property: 118 Grove St., Unit 8, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 15.

Coppola, Joseph M., et al, Stamford. Filed by Fidelity National Law Group, Shelton, for JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association. Property: 96 Harpsichord Turnpike, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 16.

Lopez, Saul, et al, Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA. Property: 36 Elm Tree Place, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 24.

Curcio, Sonia, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 355 Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed May 10.

Maralit, Cynthia, et al, Stamford. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Seaside Green Association Inc. Property: 35 Seaside Ave., Unit 15, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 23.

Darula, Jan P., et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA. Property: 47 Seventh St., Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 12.

Muller, Jennifer L., et al, Stamford. Filed by Pullman & Comley LLC, Bridgeport, for Palmer Hill Community Association Inc. Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 213. Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 29.

Demers, Veronika, et al, Stamford. Filed by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford, for Summerville Court Condominium Association Inc. Property: 639 Summer St., Unit 13, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 12. Figueroa’s, Renee, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for US Bank National Association. Property: 21 Jefferson St., Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 30.

Plantemoli, Leonard J., et al, Stamford. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for US Bank National Association. Property: 26 Stone Fence Lane, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 16. Premier, Erick, et al, Stamford. Filed by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford, for MYRTLE Manor Condominium Association Inc. Property: Unit 11, Myrtle Manor Condominium, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 12.

Radecki, Eric John and Anne Elizabeth Radecki, Norwalk. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for USA Federal Savings Bank. Property: Lot 106 Lockwood Lane Highway, Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Aug. 6. Romero, Amparo, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Bender, Anderson and Barba PC, North Haven, for Kingsley Court Condominium Association Inc. Property: Unit R4, Kingsley Court, Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 30. Saturno, Debra, Stamford. Filed by Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford, for Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP. Property: 172 Vine Road, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed July 30. Simms, Debbi, et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA. Property: 17 Renwick St., Unit C, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed July 24. Sisco, Joel R., et al, Stamford. Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for People’s United Bank NA. Property: 278 Russet Road, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 16. Subashchandrabose, Rajagopal, et al, Stamford. Filed by the Law Office of Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: 159 Belltown Road, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 9. US Bank Trust NA, et al, Stamford. Filed by the Law Office of Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: 3143 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed July 9. Zada, Sahib, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Highpoint Association Inc. Property: Unit C-1 Highpoint Condominium, Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Aug. 5.

Facts & Figures LEASES Amarti, Thami and Mounika Maliki, by Gerald S. Knopf. Landlord: Putnam Park Apartments Inc., Greenwich. Property: 155 Putnam Park, Greenwich. Term: 31 years, commenced July 31, 2019. Filed July 31. Maselli, Alyssa and Garret Marino, by Gerald S. Knopf. Landlord: Putnam Park Apartments Inc, Greenwich. Property: 148 Putnam Park, Greenwich. Term: 31 years, commenced July 22, 2019. Filed July 23.

MORTGAGES

Fazio, Michael, Fairfield, by Daniel E. Jacobs. Lender: Total Mortgage Services LLC, 185 Plains Road, Milford. Property: 49-51 Longfellow Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $262,500. Filed April 9. Grosner, David R., Fairfield, by Antonio Faretta. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 110 Quincy St., Fairfield. Amount: $768,000. Filed April 8. Harris, Stephen Joseph, et al, Norwalk, by Colm P. Browne. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: 149 Water St., Unit 32G, Norwalk. Amount: $117,000. Filed April 1.

799 Fairfield Beach Road LLC, Fairfield, by Jeffrey M. Wasikowski. Lender: Secure Capital Group LLC, 611 Access Road, First floor, Stratford. Property: 799 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $400,000. Filed April 9.

Kalomenidis, Miltiadis and Sophie Kalomenidis, Fairfield, by Louis A. Afonso. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 236 Hunyadi Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $401,250. Filed April 8.

Benjamin, James Michael, Norwalk, by Kenneth M. Gruder. Lender: US Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 32 Near Water Road, Norwalk. Amount: $620,900. Filed April 1.

Rowlantides LLC, Fairfield, by Descera Daigle. Lender: Secure Capital Group LLC, 611 Access Road, First floor, Stratford. Property: 70 Thornhill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $550,000. Filed April 8.

Cardoso Enterprises 1 LC, Fairfield, by Gregory T. Lattanzi. Lender: Secure Capital Group LLC, 611 Access Road, First floor, Stratford. Property: 653 Holly Dale Road Fairfield. Amount: $400,000. Filed April 8. Dulman, Uri and Hiuying Leung, Norwalk, by Vanessa Cortes. Lender: United Bank, 1645 Ellington Road, South Windsor. Property: 21 Cranbury Road, Norwalk. Amount: $65,000. Filed April 1. Falcone, Joanne S., Norwalk, by Michael L. Goldman. Lender: Bank of America NA, 101 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 15 Auburn St., Norwalk. Amount: $150,000. Filed April 1.

Santella, Dominick, Norwalk, by Louis J. Colangelo Jr. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 9 Ridge St., Norwalk. Amount: $157,500. Filed April 1. Savader, Jason P. and Jennifer D. Savader, Fairfield, by Jessica Washburn-Gonzalez. Lender: William Raveis Mortgage LLC, 7 Trap Falls Road, Shelton. Property: 160 Warde Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $324,022. Filed April 8. Simmons, Svetlana, Fairfield, by Philip V. D’Alessio. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 1000 Knapps Highway North 30, Fairfield. Amount: $146,400. Filed April 8.

Sunshine, Jason and Heather Lipkind, Fairfield, by Marlene E. Maconde. Lender: First Republic Bank, 111 Pine St., San Francisco, California. Property: 81 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $500,000, Filed April 8. Viola, Samantha R. and Gerard A. Viola, Fairfield, by Jeffrey M. Wasikowski. Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 205 Palomar Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $323,000. Filed April 9.

NEW BUSINESSES 123 Painting LLC, 45 Hinckley Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Gamaliel Mayen. Filed June 19. AHF Products, 6 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901, c/o AHF LLC. Filed June 25. Alicia’s Cleaning Service or ACS, 72 Spruce St., Apt. 78, Stamford 06902, c/o Alicia Martinez Cabrera. Filed June 27. AmWest, 6 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901, c/o AmWest Funding Corp. Filed July 3. ATB Studio All Things Beauty, 278 Washington Blvd., First floor, Stamford 06902, c/o Nakita Hardy-Kearse. Filed June 26. Beauty Quest Group, 23 Barry Place, Stamford 06902, c/o Transom Symphony Opco LLC. Filed July 3. Best Bet Inset, 59 Courtland Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Jim Troy. Filed July 2. Bridgeway Financial, 6 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901, c/o AmWest Funding Corp. Filed July 3. Dobson Turf Irrigation, 1228 E. Main St., Stamford 06902, c/o Dobson Turf Inc. Filed June 26.

Drybag, 2233 Summer St., Stamford 06902, c/o Inspired Innovation Stamford LLC. Filed June 28.

The Morgan, 83-95 Morgan St., Stamford 06903, c/o Morgan Gregory Connecticut LLC. Filed June 28.

First Rate Technological Consulting, 880 E. Main St., Stamford 06901, c/o Christopher J. Hobbick. Filed June 19.

The Office of Kasandre Domond, 76 Progress Drive, Stamford 06905, c/o Kasandre Domond. Filed June 24.

Guadiano Property Terrace, 129 Huston Terrace, Stamford 06902, c/o Michael Guadiano. Filed July 3.

PATENTS

Integrated Pain and Rehabilitation, 1266 E. Main St., Suite 7, Stamford 06902, c/o Zolo LLC. Filed June 19. Le Bureau de Kasandre Domond, 76 Progress Drive, Stamford 06905, c/o Kasandre Domond. Filed June 24. Linda’s Elite Fitness, 37 East Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Linda Peeler. Filed June 24. Luxe Nail & Spa, 860 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Mingqiang Bao. Filed June 25. ME 2 Nails & Spa LLC, 1124 E. Main St., Stamford 06901, c/o Jessica Guan. Filed June 18. Party Divas, 667 Cove Road, Unit 3, Stamford 06902, c/o Laresha Wills. Filed June 19. Pets a Go Go, 119 Research Drive, Stamford 06905, c/o Nicole M. Rigger. Filed June 27. Quick CT, 453 Webs Hill Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Tracy Molero. Filed June 25. Reflections Auto Spa CT, 1174 Jefferson Street, Stamford 06905, c/o Miguel Mendez. Filed June 24. Sadrac Home Improvement, 436 Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Sadrac J. Chery. Filed June 28.

Apparatus, method and system for a tunneling client access point. Patent no. 10,397,374 issued to Scott McNulty, Rowayton. Assigned to Ioengine LLC, Norwalk. Circular printed memory device with rotational detection. Patent no. 10,396,085 issued to Christopher David Blair, Webster, New York; Markus R. Silvestri, Fairport, New York. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Dust protection for externally ported speaker enclosure. Patent no. 10,397,675 issued to Henry Xiang, Suzhou, China; Wuentine Ruan, SIP Suzhou, China; Sum Zhang, Suzhou, China. Assigned to Harman, Stamford. Handle for a multifunction printing machine. Patent no. D857,793 issued to Donald A. Brown, Honeoye Falls, New York; Megumi Okubo, Kanagawa, Japan; Ohgi Kazuyuki, Kanagawa, Japan; Tsutomu Shiihara, Kanagawa, Japan. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Memory cells and devices. Patent no. 10,396,124 issued to Jin Wu, Rochester, New York; Lin Ma, Pittsford, New York. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Methods and system for adjusting engine airflow. Patent no. 10,393,008 issued to Daniel Yerace, Erie, Pennsylvania; James Robert Mischler, Girard, Pennsylvania; Nathan Synnott Music, Erie, Pennsylvania. Assigned to GE Global Sourcing LLC, Norwalk.

Methods and systems for printing selective portions of documents. Patent no. 10,397,417 issued to Muthu Kumar Ganesan, Guduvanchery; Swapna Subbaian, Chennai, India; Divya Thiruvenkada Krishnan, Guduvanchery, India; Manoj Elangovan, Chennai, India. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Method of adjusting a plurality of optical elements associated with a ROS. Patent no. 10,394,043 issued to Alice Chien, Pittsford, New York; Robert Paul Herloski, Webster, New York. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. System and method for natural language processing. Patent no. 10,395,647 issued to Lianjun Qi, Shanghai, China; Jianjun Ma, Shanghai, China. Assigned to Harman, Stamford. System automating the preparation of international intellectual property applications for filing. Patent no. 10,387,978 issued to Wesley W. Whitmyer Jr., Stamford. Assigned to Whitmyer IP Group LLC, Stamford. System, method, and computer algorithm and characterization and classification of electrophysiological evoked potentials. Patent no. 10,391,012 issued to Dan Stashuk, Waterloo, Ontario; Richard A. O’Brien, Westminster, Maryland. Assigned to SafeOP Surgical Inc., Stamford. Techniques for generating multiple listening environments via auditory devices. Patent no. 10,388,297 issued to Davide Di Censo, San Mateo, California; Stefan Marti, Oakland, California; Ajay Juneja, Mountain View, California. Assigned to Harman, Stamford.

Springdale Salon-Barbershop, 1 Hyde St., Stamford 06907, c/o Esmeralda Kuoani. Filed June 19.

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Winners will go on to be our thriving thirty and will be honored at a special event in April.

Large company, midsize company or small company; all will be considered. NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS: To be nominated the company must be a member of a business organization and have a physical location in Fairfield County. • The nominator must also be a member of a business organization and be a Business Journal subscriber. If not – no worries. We will gift you a year’s subscription.* •

AWARD CATEGORIES: Most Entrepreneurial company • Most Family-friendly company • Greenest company • Most Pet-friendly company • Most Promising for the upcoming generations • Most Socially Conscious company • Most Visionary company •

Business organizations partnering with the Fairfield County Business Journal are: Bridgeport Regional Business Council, The Business Council of Fairfield County, Darien Chamber of Commerce, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, Stamford Chamber of Commerce For information, contact: Olivia D’Amelio at odamelio@westfairinc.com. For sponsorships, contact: Barbara Hanlon at bhanlon@westfairinc.com or 914-358-0766.

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* New subscribers only.