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BUSINESS JOURNAL September 7, 2015 | VOL. 51, No. 36

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Main Street holds steady during back-to-school season BY REECE ALVAREZ, DANIELLE BRODY AND EVAN FALLOR

M Store managers Bill Bellion and Whitney Williams at Squash’s Ridgefield Office Supply. Photo by Danielle Brody

ain Street businesses across Fairfield and Westchester counties are holding their own revenue-wise with a steady stream of loyal customers and community support during what is expected to be a slightly down back-to-school shopping season. Families are expected to cut back-to-school spending by an average of almost $40 per household, according to a July study by the National Retail Federation, a Washington, D.C.-based retail trade association. In Ridgefield, where most classes are already in session,

residents stocked up for backto-school items at Squash’s Ridgefield Office Supply. More than 40 years old, Squash’s is one of the last remaining shops of its kind in the area. Store Manager Bill Bellion said parents like coming in because the staff is knowledgeable. During the back to school shopping season about three weeks ago, the store had all the items on schools’ supply lists. Shopping was “boom, boom, boom, 1, 2, 3,” Bellion said. Assistant Store Manager Whitney Williams said many of her store’s prices are about the same or cheaper than big box stores. While they might not able to carry a massive stock, the store » SCHOOL, page 6

Westchester of�icials tout four sites for a GE cross-border move BY COLLEEN WILSON AND DANIELLE BRODY AFTER LEARNING THIS SUMMER THAT Fairfield-based General Electric Co. has considered finding a new headquarters to avoid corporate tax hikes in Connecticut, Westchester County officials have wasted no time in identifying potential sites in the county to attract the technology giant to New York. Some real estate experts speculate that the rumors that GE is weighing relocation to other states and locales as far south as Atlanta — and especially the prospect of a move to a neighboring county — has put the company in a stronger leverage position for renewed tax incentives in Connecticut.

Mark Barnhard, director of Fairfield’s Office of Community and Economic Development, said that GE owns the 68-acre property off the Easton Turnpike in Fairfield. The property includes two office buildings totaling 463,000 square feet of space and a 28-room, 52,000-square-foot guest facility. Phil Oliva, a senior adviser to Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino, identified four potential sites to the Business Journal that the county has pitched in collaboration with real estate leaders for a GE headquarters relocation. They are: • One Pepsi Way in Somers, the former headquarters of the PepsiCo Beverages Americas division, a 540,000-square-foot building on 200 acres. Its new owner, a company owned by

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú and his family, paid approximately $87 million for the vacated property in March. • The former MBIA Inc. headquarters at 113 King St. in Armonk, a 300,000-square-foot building on 38 acres. A joint venture of Pound Ridge-based affiliates of the Manocherian family, a prominent family in Manhattan residential and commercial real estate, and Steven Wise Associates LLC in Stamford paid $23 million for the property in a May deal. • Gateway Center at 1 N. Lexington Ave. in downtown White Plains, an 18-story, 532,000-square-foot office building. • The former Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Mills factory complex on Nepperhan » GE, page 4

Regulator: ‘good faith efforts’ by Viridian to notify customers BY ALEXANDER SOULE Heart Connecticut Media

ollowing complaints from several Viridian Energy customers who said they were hit unfairly with fees last year after low-rate introductory contracts were automatically renewed at higher rates, Connecticut regulators ruled the company made “good faith efforts” to alert its account holders, but will write new rules to ward off any repeat scenario. Viridian and parent company Crius Energy have their main offices in Stamford, with Crius subsidiaries also including Public Power, Citra Solar and Comcast Energy Rewards, which it offers in partnership with Philadelphia-based, not dissimilar to a program it briefly offered with Norwalk-based, Frontier Communications. In all, Crius operates in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Crius “membership” units trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the “KWH.UN” ticker symbol. The State Public Utilities Regulatory Authority launched an investigation of Viridian earlier this year, after some customers said the company hit them with early termination fees following their attempts to switch providers when contracts automatically renewed at higher rates. Using independent agents, Viridian had been offering low, introductory “teaser” rates that then escalated sharply after a six-month period, incurring complaints and in a few instances litigation from plaintiffs in Connecticut and elsewhere who claimed to be blindsided. Viridian supplied the state with examples of the letters it mailed customers, which clearly state the company’s intent to auto-renew contracts and which cite the new rates, though not providing a comparison to the rates customers had been paying. The notice also states prominently the $50 early termination fee that kicks in when customers attempt to drop Viridian after a grace period. A database of some 7,900 accounts Viridian provided the state showed last year’s introductory rates escalating anywhere from 10 percent to 73 percent, in many instances between 40 percent and 65 percent. Between May and July last year, customers of Eversource Energy — then Connecticut Light & Power — saw an 8 percent increase in their base electric rates. According to PURA, Viridian began enrolling Connecticut residents last year in auto-renew contracts that began expiring in October 2014. PURA said Viridian assessed

The Crius Energy headquarters building at 1055 Washington Blvd. in Stamford. In August 2015, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority said the company made “good faith” efforts to alert Connecticut customers of pending hikes to the introductory rates those households received in signing up for electricity service. Photos by Alexander Soule, Hearst Connecticut Media

early termination fees in about 500 cases, and ordered Viridian to refund customers the cost of any early termination fees collected in cases where the company was unable to pinpoint the date a customer took action to cancel the contract within a statutorily mandated cancellation period. Viridian is no longer assessing early termination fees under its auto-renew contracts. In an August conference call with investment analysts, CEO Michael Fallquist said the company is cutting back on its reliance on introductory rates, in part to reduce the customer attrition those contracts can spur. In the second quarter, Crius added 88,000 new customers and saw 79,000 customers drop service, leaving it with a net addition of about 9,000 accounts, down from 12,000 net new customers in the first quarter of 2015. “Obviously fixed-price contracts, whether it’s commercial or residential, [have] a materially lower in-contract attrition rate than you have with a shorter-term product,”

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Two Viridian notices; one with the original rates, the other showing the higher numbers of the automatic renewal.

Fallquist said. “That was very deliberate on our part. … The customer attrition rate — we expect it to continue to decline over the next 12 to 24 months.” Crius Energy Trust reported $166 million in revenue in the second quarter, up 24 percent from a year earlier, in part due to the acquisition of TriEagle Energy, a Houston-based energy retailer with some 200,000 customers in Texas, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Crius losses totaled $30.7 million in the second quarter, down from $43.8 million in the second quarter of 2015. The company’s cash reserves totaled $20.6 million as of June, with the company boosting that amount by $10 million in July following financial transactions.

Fallquist said Crius hopes to add TriEagle’s expertise in commercial account sales to its varying markets, presumably to include Connecticut. For now, Crius is awaiting new rules on its home turf as the result of complaints by a few of its own customers. “We … agree this proceeding highlighted an important inconsistency that makes it ‘difficult for all licensed electric suppliers to uniformly apply’ state guidelines,” Crius spokeswoman Melanie Rener said in an email quoting language used in the PURA decision. Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News-Times (Danbury). See ctpost.com for more from this reporter.

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PUSH-UPS ARE THE EFFORT OF CHOICE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL FUNDRAISER

he push-up — one of the most basic exercises — is also one of the most underused as far as raising money for charity. The likes of road races and softball tournaments have served that purpose for decades, but not so a push-up-athon. Until now. The call has gone out from multiple corporate suites — but foremost from the office of Southport-based Carter Morse & Mathias Managing Director Michael Carter — to sign up for the Saturday, Nov. 7, Push for Entrepreneurship at Fairfield University to benefit business education in a number of regional public schools. “At this time, we need pushers,” Carter said. “We have 20 and our goal is to reach 50. In general, they range in age, from 18 to 65, are in good shape, love challenges, have a connection to entrepreneurship and are energetic people.” Carter said 100 percent of the proceeds raised will be donated to Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching low-income students about starting their own business and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Participants have two hours to do as many push-ups as possible with unlimited breaks. There is no similar event of any size happening, Carter said. It began informally last year, but this year marks its official debut. “I was doing a few sets of 25 pushups in the gym in my normal workout, but then heard that my out-of-shape college roommate was doing 50,” Carter said. “Two weeks later I was doing 50, and was very happy. I then heard of a 12-year-old girl who did more than 2,000 in two hours, after six months of training I did 2,511. This has inspired a number of us to remove our selfimposed limitations and created the vision for this special event.” He said preparation, planning and practice are the keys to push-up success. There is no cost to sign up, but $200 is the target for each participant. Sponsors are also welcome. NFTE, which dates to 1987 in the Bronx and with a Fairchester chapter that covers Westchester and Fairfield counties, trains and certifies teachers who teach students how to start a business. The NFTE course is embedded in a school’s curriculum. Students learn the basics of planning and starting a business and graduate with the necessary presentation, leadership and problemsolving skills for continuing their education and contributing to the economy by either run-

ning their own businesses or joining the workforce. Donations from the Nov. 7 event will go to the Fairchester Runs programs in Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and, in New York, in Yonkers, White Plains and New Rochelle. Email mcarter@cartermorse.com to sign up. — Bill Fallon Pushers who have already signed up include, from top left, Kim Rizy, director of sales and marketing, Madavor Media; Michael Carter, founder Carter Morse & Mathias and also founder Fairchester Push for Entrepreneurship; Mark Fagan, managing partner, Citrin Cooperman; and, right, Oni Chukwu, CEO, Etouches.

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Avenue in Yonkers. “We’ve been actively involved in pitching different locations that meet their needs,” Oliva said. Westchester has a “natural competitive advantage” in workforce talent and accessibility to New York City, he said. Coupling those advantages with tax incentives, Oliva said, “We think Westchester would be a great place for their new corporate headquarters.” Oliva said that the county is not at a stage to offer GE a tax incentive package, but that the county Industrial Development Agency “stands at the ready” if talks were to move in that direction. Glenn Walsh, a commercial real estate broker at Newmark Grubb Knight Frank in Rye Brook, said that the purpose of GE’s negotiations and exploratory actions is to get a better deal from the state of Connecticut. “They are playing the incentive game and the odds of them moving to Westchester are slim to none,” he said. “I think those lawmakers are going to roll up their sleeves and figure it out,” Walsh said of Connecticut officials. Michael C. Tetreau, the first selectman of Fairfield, said he does not think GE wants to move, but that the state’s business climate forced the company to reconsider the location of its headquarters. “To a great degree we shouldn’t be in this situation,” he said. “This has been 20 years in the making. This last budget is the one straw that broke the camel’s back.” On June 1, GE released a statement that reports about Connecticut’s possible taxes

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increases were “discouraging.” That was followed four days later by an email from GE CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt to employees saying that the company’s taxes have been raised five times since 2011 and that GE would be looking at options for a more “pro-business environment.” Politico New York first reported in midAugust that New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo visited GE’s headquarters in Connecticut on July 30 to meet with executives about the possibility of moving to Westchester County. The office of Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy declined to comment on GE negotiations. Cuomo’s office did not respond to requests for comment. Dominic McMullan, a spokesman for GE, did not elaborate on the company’s negotiations, but reissued a statement that the company has an exploratory team assessing its options to relocate headquarters.

Tetreau said Connecticut legislators and residents worry about the economic impact of GE moving and its potential ripple effect on other businesses. The company pays about $1.8 million in Fairfield property taxes per year, he said. GE’s approximately 800 employees pay property taxes, income taxes and have involvement in the community. The move would hurt the local suppliers GE uses and could lead to other businesses reconsidering whether or not to expand in or relocate to Connecticut, he said. Tetreau said he has been on the phone with GE executives for the last three months and is seriously evaluating its options. “It’s very clear they’re going through a formal evaluation,” Tetreau said. “GE knows their objectives. GE has their criteria. They know people they’re going to talk to. They’ll let us know when they make a decision.”

Westport force in senior living to build in NYC

estport-based Maplewood Senior Living, which owns six regional senior-living facilities — all bearing the Maplewood name — is developing a $246 million residence in Manhattan. Maplewood Senior Living runs facilities in Stony Hill, Danbury, Darien, Strawberry Hill, Newtown and Orange as well as facilities in Ohio and Massachusetts. Its next venture is on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The company said it purchased five lots via use of two subsidiaries of Marylandbased Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., a real estate investment trust. The plan is to raze the existing on-site buildings to build a single tower. “The total project cost will be $246 million, inclusive of the land acquisition price,” company officials said.

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The residence — described by the company as luxury — will be developed on a site comprised of 1802, 1804-06, 1808 and 1810 Second Ave. and 303-305 E. 93rd St. The properties were purchased for a total $112 million in an all-cash transaction from five sellers. Michael Besen and Rolfe Haas of Manhattan-based Besen & Associates represented all five of the sellers. Demolition and site preparation are slated to begin mid-year 2016 with the 201,000-square-foot tower expected to be complete by early 2018. The building will feature 20 stories incorporating 214 independent-living, assisted-living and memory-care units. “We are excited to be able to provide true luxury senior living to the Upper East Side of Manhattan,” Gregory D. Smith, chairman and CEO of Maplewood Senior Living, said.

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“This marketplace is greatly underserved in senior living accommodations and we look forward to developing a project of this magnitude.” The architect is New York City-based Handel Architects. -- Bill Fallon

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Denali answers call of the wild in Trumbull

Citrin Cooperman Corner Entity Selection: A Critical Component to Achieving Your Business Goals BY ROBERTA BERNHARDT, CPA CITRIN COOPERMAN

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estfield Trumbull — a shopping center anchored by Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, Target and JCPenney with more than 130 specialty stores and restaurants — now has a Denali, the outdoor retail chain’s sixth store. Denali cut the ribbon on its new 5,000-square-foot facility at Westfield Trumbull Sept. 5. Denali, along with the associated Trailblazer stores, form a family of independent outdoor retail destinations in southern Connecticut and Rhode Island. Under the two names, the company employs 85 total; the new store will employ 12 to 14 workers. A spokesman said additional workers are added during the holiday push. Denali will feature outdoor brands including The North Face, Patagonia, Vineyard Vines, UGG, Merrell, GoPro and New Balance. “Denali embodies the active, outdoor lifestyle that resonates so well with our shoppers at Westfield Trumbull,” Paul Sabina, Westfield Trumbull district marketing director, said. “Denali makes a great addition to our evolving offering of retail and dining options. We are always seeking new stores to elevate the overall shopping experience, and Denali’s commitment to providing excep-

So you have decided to start a new business. You have your business plan and have arranged for the necessary financing. The next critical step that a business owner needs to take is to select the type of entity to use to operate the business.

There are several entity choices: sole proprietorship, limited liability company (LLC), partnership, corporation, or S corporation. There are choices and differences in liability protection and tax consequences that need to be balanced to provide the proper amount of protection, to maximize the tax benefits, and to maximize the flexibility available. Entity selection is critical to achieving these goals.

tional customer service and the best selection of quality brands is exactly what our shoppers are looking for when they visit Westfield Trumbull.” Architect Laura Pirie said customers at the new Denali store could be in for a unique experience. “The design of the store was developed so the customer would feel as if they are entering a forest edge, a small clearing where there are remnants of long past buildings and occupants, just as one would come upon when hiking in the woods,” Pirie said. “The balance of new products and highperformance technology with reclaimed and ‘untouched’ materials, such as bark-on tree poles, illustrates that it is possible to create balance with nature, and that somehow, the best and highest characteristics of each come forward when used together in a harmonious way.” Denali’s addition to Westfield Trumbull marks Trailblazer and Denali’s sixth location. The other stores are in Branford, Uncasville, two locations in New Haven and in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Westfield Trumbull is at Exit 48 off the Merritt Parkway. — Bill Fallon

In the past, the corporation was utilized principally to shield shareholders from creditor liabilities. Unfortunately, tax law makes corporations inflexible for small to mid-size businesses, including the fact that net operating losses are carried forward at the corporation level and cannot be used to offset a shareholder’s personal income. In this structure, corporate profits are taxed at the entity level and are then subject to a second layer of tax when distributed to the shareholders in the form of a dividend. To alleviate some of the potential pitfalls, a tax election (subchapter S) can be made by a corporation to provide that the corporation’s income be taxed to the shareholders rather than the corporation, which generally alleviates the double taxation. One of the few continuing benefits of an S corporation is that distributions are not subject to FICA or Medicare tax. In an S corporation shareholders can receive money in two ways: a salary subject to FICA and Medicare, or distributions that are not subject to these employment taxes. Regulations state that of the total amount that shareholders take out of their business, a “reasonable amount” must be treated as salary, and profits in excess of that reasonable salary can be treated as distributions not subject to FICA or Medicare. This rule has been under constant scrutiny and may eventually be changed. Until then, with Medicare rates rising to 3.8% in 2013, this could still be a significant benefit to a taxpayer. In addition, S corporation stock is more easily transferred than ownership in an LLC where approval from other members is often required. General partnerships offer no liability protection, but can offer great flexibility in determining how income is divided among the partners. In addition, they don’t have many of the negative tax ramifications of corporations. Unfortunately, all of the net earnings of a partnership are subject to FICA and Medicare tax. Today, the entity usually chosen is the LLC. It combines the operating flexibility of a partnership with the liability protection of a corporation. A substantial advantage for most owners is that there is generally

no tax paid at the entity level; the entity’s income is subject to tax only at the individual level, and losses may be used to offset an owner’s personal income. An LLC has the flexibility to enable owners to allocate income amongst themselves in any logical economic manner, and, in certain circumstances, the transfer of ownership interests may avoid being taxed. There are various additional forms of limited liability entities, such as a limited liability partnership (LLP), professional limited liability company (PLLC) and professional limited liability partnership (PLLP). All of these entities have some differences in the extent of the liability protection for members or partners depending upon the particular laws of the state in which they are formed. Generally, licensed professionals remain personally liable for claims arising in connection with their profession. There are fewer restrictions on profit sharing within an LLC than in an S corporation. LLCs can have an unlimited number of members, and members can include nonU.S. citizens/residents. They can also be owned by C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, other LLCs, or many trusts. An entity can be formed in one state and operate in another state, but it must register in all the states in which it operates as an entity doing business in the state. The state in which the entity is formed can have an impact on the liability protection and may impact the rights of minority shareholders and members. A business advisor can help you make the decision of what type of business entity, as well as provide guidance on other components of effectively starting a business such as cash flow, generating revenue, shareholder/ operating agreements, and so on. Women CEOs share their secrets of success: Our annual “Driving Your Business: Women at the Wheel” is taking place on September 22, 2015, at the Westchester Country Club. This year’s panel includes Marissa Brett, President of the Westchester County Association; Neale Godfrey, CEO and President of Green$treet Commons; Chief Lynn Malerba of the Mohegan Tribe; and Dr. Belinda Miles, President of Westchester Community College. For more information, contact ldidiego@ citrincooperman.com. About the Author: Roberta Bernhardt, CPA, is a tax partner based in Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office. She has more than 25 years of experience working with individuals and businesses in the areas of tax, accounting, and business consulting. She was also selected by “914, INC.” as one of Westchester’s Most Influential Women. Roberta can be reached at rbernhardt@citrincooperman.com or at (914) 949-2990. Citrin Cooperman is a fullservice audit, accounting, tax, and business consulting firm with offices in White Plains, NY; Norwalk, CT; New York City; Plainview, NY; Livingston, NJ; Bethesda, MD; and Philadelphia. For more information, please visit www.citrincooperman.com.

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keeps prices about the same or cheaper than larger competitors by keeping a lean inventory and filling specialty custom orders quickly, she said. The store has benefited from a following of longtime residents and newcomers who often start out shopping at the big stores until they discover Squash’s, Bellion said. “Once they know that we’re here, it’s like a fish — you grab them, you hook them and you pull them in,” he said. Williams said during this shopping season, they tried to make the process easier for parents by partnering with schools to deliver value packs with all the supplies that children need. Williams said they are working on growing that program. “Parents love the fact that they’re supporting the town,” she said. In Bronxville, N.Y., a similar school supply partnership with the village’s elementary school has drawn customers into Bronxville Stationers, said owner Johnny Lee. He has hopes for a boost in business in the coming weeks as schools open later in New York than in Connecticut. “This year’s business is about the same as last year’s,” he said on Sept. 1. “Maybe next week it will get even busier.” Though Kenny Jung, manager of Hastings Stationery in Westchester, said business has been hampered by the likes of Staples and other area big box chains, the store was bustling on a recent afternoon. Parents and children, including a group of four girls buying a combined 13 notebooks, packed the store before village schools opened the following day. With binders starting at $2.99, Jung said a major selling point of the business is its convenience and competitive prices. “It’s easier to come in here as opposed to going all the way to Staples,” he said. “Luckily in Hastings, everyone tries to support local businesses.” Families also bought supplies like thermos bottles, lunch boxes and markers at The

Toy Chest in Ridgefield, said Ann Lathrop, who has owned three locations in Fairfield County for nearly two decades. Over the summer Lathrop offered a 5 percent discount to children that participated in a summer reading program. “You have to be a little bit more creative,” she said of staying competitive. “People like to shop local.” Lathrop said she sells specialty items that shoppers would have a hard time finding elsewhere, such as puzzles with five to 32,000 pieces, Russian dolls and calming coloring books for adults. She said she does more targeted advertising and she keeps her prices competitive. “If I can’t be competitive I won’t order it,” she said. Birthday gifts are the next big seller at her stores with children catching up on summer birthday celebrations now that everyone is back in town. She said her staff is skilled in suggesting gifts and the store offers complimentary gift-wrapping, one of the many things she does to keep her customer base. In the past few years, Lathrop has seen a shift with shoppers buying larger-sized items online. She stopped selling train sets and large play tables. The average family with children in grades kindergarten through 12 is expected to spend $630 on electronics, apparel and supplies, down from $669 in 2014. Still, families on average have spent 42 percent more on school items in the past decade and total spending this year is expected to reach $24.9 billion, according to the study. The NRF study reports more than 35 percent of back-to-school shoppers are expected to spend their money online to ease hectic schedules. At Charles Department Store in Katonah, N.Y., a more than 90-year-old family-run business, co-owner Jim Raneri said the Internet and big box stores are competition. He tries to avoid carrying items found in other department stores. For Raneri, the need for information and most importantly, on-demand service, is an opportunity for him and his staff to

Art supplies sold quickly during back-to-school shopping at The Toy Chest in Ridgefield.

The Toy Chest in Ridgefield. Photos by Danielle Brody

show off their product knowledge and earn repeat business through their hands-on approach guiding customers through their purchases, he said. “That’s what makes the big difference

between a small store like ours and a big box store — it is all about customer service,” Raneri said. “And the experience carries on even after you sell the product to the customer.”

Federal July jobs report places Connecticut near top

he New England unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 4.7 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently, but that number is more than a percentage point better than a year ago. For July, Connecticut was the only New England state with what the bureau termed a “statistically significant unemployment rate change,” falling 0.3 percent and placing it among the top four states in that metric nationally.

The remaining New England states were among the 43, plus the District of Columbia, with unemployment rates not measurably different from last month’s. For 2015 so far, the bureau reported five New England states had “statistically significant unemployment rate decreases,” including Rhode Island, down 1.8 percent; Maine, down 1.1 percent; and Connecticut, which fell 1 percent. Regional Commissioner Deborah A. Brown said the New England unemployment

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figure for July 2014 was 5.8 percent, indicating a 1.1 percent improvement, year to year. According to the July report, the national jobless rate was unchanged from June at 5.3 percent. That number is 0.9 percent lower than in July 2014. New England is one of nine geographic bureau divisions nationwide. Among the nine geographic divisions, the Pacific had the highest jobless rate in July at 6.0 percent. The West North Central division had the

lowest unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. New England was among the eight divisions that had statistically significant rate declines from a year earlier. The largest of these decreases occurred in the East North Central, which was down 1.2 percent. For New England, Vermont had the best July number, with unemployment at 3.6 percent, followed closely by New Hampshire’s 3.7 percent unemployment rate. — Bill Fallon

BY GEORGE AVIDON

The totally necessary, one-year, clear-eyed, warts-and-all assessment TRADEXCHANGE PUTS ITSELF UNDER A PERFORMANCE MICROSCOPE.

ith a year under its belt, The TradeXchange, a financial information portal based in Norwalk, is preparing for the next phase of the business cycle. We — managing partners Milton Marmanides and myself — spent considerable time deconstructing the past year in search of mistakes, success stories and lessons learned. Objectivity is critical in approaching mistakes made by the budding startup. When asked to create a biggest mistakes list made in the first year of operations, it is often very long. We both tend to be rather critical of ourselves and of each other. The company is and has been cash-flow positive for several months. Operational integrity is critical regarding how the business functions and continues to grow. The business has now grown to almost 200 subscribers. Becoming profitable and cash-flow positive early was always of paramount importance. We believe the biggest hurdle for the business was to be recognized by the capital markets industry. Though already taking on clients, including institutional traders, proprietary traders, research firms and active investors, the company plans to conduct more aggressive campaigns with respect to marketing and sales efforts. As for our employee goal of 65 employees in one year, I have said we were off our rockers…ambition is wonderful and intoxicating, but reality sets in pretty quickly and the real work begins. Now we believe the 65-employee goal is still feasible, but we will hire as our growth rate progresses. When asked about venture capital funding in the next year, we remain tight lipped. We recognize the importance of outside investors when discussing plans for expansion. Currently, the company is privately owned by Marmadon Holdings. My partner is happy with the way we’ve handled capital funding so far. “We are glad we did not seek funding too early in the game, that may have changed the dynamics of the business,” Marmanides said. The more important aspect for any business, including startups and small business, are relationships and referral sources. Within the last several months, our company has been solidifying numerous relationships to boost sales and revenue. There are many nuances to this industry but none as opaque as contacts on Wall Street. With 19 years in the industry, my take is, although Wall Street is not the same as it was 15 years ago, the value of the right relationship can never be overstated.

with the information provided to our subscribers and we are preparing to approach larger Wall Street firms in the coming months,” Marmanides said. The firm provides information to the capital markets industry by way of equity options, company and insider filings, smartfiltered social media news and volatility and volume alerts. We continue to invest earnings on proprietary technology, including hardware, software and cloud-based assets. The TradeXchange has made alliances with several technology firms to better position itself to future needs. Scalability, reliability and vertical growth are critical to our future. Recognizing mistakes early is key

We did not fall into the trap of overspending in our early days. You hear of too many startups that blow up months after receiving seed funding. We never wanted to be a part of the wrong statistics. Although somewhat conservative in business practices, we consistently search for methods of promotion and marketing. Our group speaks with numerous contacts on a daily basis to better understand what methods work and which ones fail for promoting new and established businesses. Consistently planning for the future, The TradeXchange is seeking to expand the product line by year end and plans on raising prices for new subscription services. “We have proved that the concept works

to any business. Still relatively small by industry standards, The TradeXchange is able to pivot rather quickly when new ideas avail themselves. “One of our biggest assets as a business entity is our ability to take the necessary risks in growing our business while at the same time providing a consistent service to our growing subscriber base,” Marmanides said. George Avidon is co-founder and managing partner of The TradeXchange in Norwalk. He earned his M.S. in engineering from the University of Bridgeport and a B.A. in economics from UConn. He can be reached at thetradexchange@thetradexchange.com or at 203-939-1250.

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Hiring and managing millennials I’m getting a lot of applications from millennials, but it seems like millennials are just looking for the next best thing and not willing to work as hard as generations before. Is it just bad stereotypes? How do I manage their expectations and mine, and use them to move the company forward? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Raised to be the best inside a protective bubble, millennials may need help to succeed. Harness the enthusiasm of youth, marry it with the wisdom that comes from experience and you’ll have a winning combination. Stop generalizing. Know that millennials want to buy in. Learn to harness a millennial and maybe one day they’ll help to run your company. Kids raised by a generation of helicopter parents are now challenged with finding their own way. Encouraged to “be the best” while protected from the downsides, millennials come to the workplace with a high set of expectations, limited patience and low tolerance for failure. Regardless of the generation label, most young people start jobs with energy, excitement, impatience, desire to have an impact and perceived lack of respect for what they have not personally experienced. Don’t crush their dreams. Figure out how to support and manage their enthusiasm while funneling their ambition to fulfill company goals. Managers who have paid their dues can feel frustrated when challenged. With years of experience, they feel like the new workforce lacks respect. They may also be insecure with a ‘if I teach this kid how to do my job, they’ll take it from me’ mentality. Teach your managers how to use the new talent pool to their advantage. Be sure to hire the right millennial for your company, get individuals into the right jobs. Emphasize company culture in job ads, interviews and the onboarding process. Ascertain fitness periodically as you guide the growth and development of new employees. Just like everyone else, different millennials want different things. If you’ve made a hiring mistake, help them figure out where to go next. Be willing to make calls, open doors and provide advice — whether or not the millennial is willing to use the help, is up to him or her. Be aware millennials may not have experienced real failure, buffered by helicopter parents intervening in difficult situations. They may overestimate their abilities and get in over their heads. Make sure they have a support structure while learning how things work in the real world. They need something they can

succeed at, learning to stick with difficult, and sometimes frustrating work. Boost confidence by asking them to complete tasks within their scope as you give them higher level challenges to work on. Millennials want to know the purpose behind their work. They want to accomplish things and expect their input to be valued. They are often idealistic, passionate and futuristic with a burning desire to make an impact. Harness that energy. Encourage them to question things and show them why things are presently set up the way they are. Teach them to stick with it when things don’t go their way. Build confidence and comradeship by celebrating successes when they overcome setbacks. Give millennials projects that have milestones and expose them to a variety of tasks. Teach them how to break big projects into

small tasks. Show them how to perfect ideas and presentations to navigate through a chain of command. Millennials don’t like to be bored, they need to be busy. Make time to listen and mentor, use one-on-one meetings to teach, explore new ideas and encourage them to persevere. Try out their best suggestions, even if it means changing the status quo, and give them credit when credit is due. Teach millennials that a team mentality will have higher outcomes than an individual. Pair young hires with leaders who have earned respect from all levels of the organization. Encourage all employees to innovate and get work done efficiently, regardless of their age. Use brainstorming sessions to gather ideas and give the younger generation a chance to voice suggestions. Ultimately the company will win or lose.

The question is how much talent will get lost in the process of negotiating personal desires and fit to culture. There’s a reason your company is bringing in new talent. It’s about more than getting work done today. Someday, millennials will be the ones leading your company into the future. LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “The RESET Generation; Empowering Millennials to Succeed in the Workplace” by Garry Simmons Andi Gray is president of Strate�y Leaders Inc., strate�yleaders.com, a business consulting �irm that specializes in helping entrepreneurial �irms grow. She can be reached by phone at 877-238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Please send it to her, via email at AskAndi@Strate�yLeaders.com or by mail to Andi Gray, Strate�y Leaders Inc., 5 Crossways, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Visit www.AskAndi.com for an entire library of Ask Andi articles.

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of September 7, 2015

THE LIST

FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND REGION

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Private Schools

Ranked by 2014-2015 enrollment. Listed alphabetically in event of tie. Principal or headmaster Director of admissions Email address Year school established

2014-2015 enrollment

Type of enrollment

Brunswick School

100 Maher Ave., Greenwich 06830 625-5800 • brunswickschool.org

401 Old Church Road, Greenwich 06830 863-5600 • gcds.net

1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield 06824 254-4200 • fairfieldprep.org

2320 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull 06611 378-9378 • sjcadets.org

200 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich 06830 625-8900 • greenwichacademy.org

The Greenwich Country Day School

Fairfield College Preparatory School

St. Joseph High School

Greenwich Academy

Convent of the Sacred Heart

1177 King St., Greenwich 06831 531-6500 • cshgreenwich.org

Greens Farms Academy

King Low-Heywood Thomas School

1450 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06905 322-3496 • klht.org

635 Frogtown Road, New Canaan 06840 972-0771 • countryschool.net

35 Beachside Ave., Greens Farms 06838 256-0717 • gfacademy.org

New Canaan Country School

St. Luke's School

Christian Heritage School

Greenwich Catholic School

471 North St., Greenwich 06830 869-4000 • gcsct.org

91 Miry Brook Road, Danbury 06810 830-3900 • woosterschool.org

377 N. Wilton Road, New Canaan 06840 966-5612 • stlukesct.org

575 White Plains Road, Trumbull 06611 261-6230 • kingsmen.org

Wooster School

German School of Connecticut*

381 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905 548-0438 • germanschoolct.org

The Stanwich School

257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich 06830 542-0032 • stanwichschool.org

15 16 17 18

Kolbe Cathedral High School

33 Calhoun Place, Bridgeport 06604 335-2554 • kolbecaths.org

The Gunnery*

99 Green Hill Road, Washington 06793 860-868-7334 • gunnery.org

The Forman School*

12 Norfolk Road, P.O. Box 80, Litchfield 06759 860-567-1802 • formanschool.org

Convent of the Sacred Heart The Barat Center for Early Child

1177 King. St., Greenwich 06831 532-3535 • baratcenter.org

Thomas W. Philip Gina Hurd ghurd@brunswickschool.org 1902 Adam Rohdie Cheryl Plummer cplummer@gcds.net 1926 Robert Perrotta Colleen Adams admissions@fairfieldprep.org 1942

955 28,300-37,050

900 18,600 (2015-2016)

Pamela J. Hayes Katie M. Cullinane admission@cshgreenwich.org 1848 Janet M. Hartwell Ann Miller amiller@gfacademy.org 1925 Thomas B. Main Carrie J. Salvatore communications@klht.org 1865 Robert Macrae Nancy R. Hayes nhayes@countryschool.net 1916

✔

810 14,450

✔

Grade levels

12 5:1

College-preparatory day school; upper school holds coeducational classes with Greenwich Academy; comprehensive arts programs, 28 AP courses offered and 17 varsity sports teams

Pre-K-12

NA 6:1

A coeducational family school

Pre-K-9

21 15:1

Jesuit, Catholic high school of excellence offering a rigorous academic program and full slate of sports and activities

9 - 12

22 13:1

Independent college preparatory day school

9 - 12

800 36,200-40,475

✔

13 13:1

College-preparatory day school with rigorous academic standards and participation in athletics, the arts and community-service projects; coordinates program for grades 9-12 with Brunswick School

Pre-K-12

730 35,200 - 38,800

✔

15 7:1

Independent, day college-preparatory school

Pre-K-12

715 24,000-40,980

✔

10-16 NA

Coeducational K-12 day school; provides environmental science for every grade; strong academics, K-12 arts and athletic programs

700 40,540

✔

12 6:1

Independent, coeducational, college-preparatory offering Pre-K-12 a balanced curriculum of academics, arts and athletics

642 27,200 - 36,550

✔

NA 6:1

Private, coeducational school; includes two libraries, four art studios, six science labs, a 35-acre nature center, student gardens and a ropes course

Pre-K-9

Mark Davis Ginny Bachman info@stlukesct.org 1928

527 36,540-38,230

✔

14, middle 11, upper 8:1

College-preparatory, coeducational, independent day school with 19 varsity teams

9 - 12

Brian Modarelli Robin Parrish rparrish@kingsmen.org 1976

457 10,800-17,400

✔

17 10:1

Independent, coeducational, international day school

K-12

✔

22 12:1

Coeducational day school to prepare students for continuing education at high schools including Regis High School, School of the Holy Child, Fordham Prep, King Low Heywood Thomas and Convent of the Sacret Heart

Pre-K-8

Coeducational, college-preparatory day school develops the intellectual, athletic, creative, spiritual and ethical K-12 growth of students; 127-acre campus; 14 AP classes

Patrice Kopas info@gcsct.org 1970 Matt Byrnes Paige Fischer paige.fischer@woosterschool.org 1926

440 10,100

371 19,575-46,500

Dr. Renate Ludanyi NA info@germanschoolct.org 1978

8-16, lower ✔ 4-16 middle and upper 9:1

350 380 - 735

✔

9 8:1

N/A

The school is a nonprofit where all tuitions and funds are used to teach the German language and culture

Pre-K-12

350 30,000-38,500

✔

K-grade 3, 18 grades 4-6, 13 grades 7-12, 12 6:1

Coeducational day school with competitive athletics, character education and values based on JudeoChristian tradition with 17 nonvarsity sports and 27 co-curricular clubs and organizations

Pre-K-12

Henry Rondon Sara Menarel cougars@kolbecaths.org 1963

300 8,350

✔

24 13:1

Catholic, coeducational college-preparatory secondary school with athletics

9 - 12

Peter Becker Satra Lynn Leavenworth days@gunnery.org 1850

288 53,750 boarding, 40,425 day

✔

12 5:1

Coeducational college-preparatory day and boarding school on a 220-acre campus; curriculum offers honors/AP classes and individualized support with range of athletic, art and social opportunities; character and citizenship emphasized

9 - 12

Adam Man Aline Rossiter admission@formanschool.org 1930

218 56,000, standard 68,500, boarding

✔

8 3.5:1

40.5

Coeducational, college-preparatory school for students 9 - 12 with ADD and other learning disabilities; option to board

18 20,700-30,400

✔

18 9:1

100

School for 3-to 5-year-olds learning through discovery, observation, inquiry and one-on-one and play-based learning

Charles Sachs Lori Murphy lmurphy@stanwichschool.org 1998

Christine D'Alessandro Katie Cullinane admission@cshct.org 1848

This list is a sampling of private schools located within the region. If you wish your school to be included in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. Note: * NA

Percentage of Description teachers with master's degrees (%)

co-ed

Average class size/ Student-teacher ratio

✔

907 26,000-37,600

Dr. William Fitzgerald Jessica Morales admissions@sjcadets.org 1962 Molly King Abby Katz 1827

female

2014-2015 tuition ($) male

Name Address Area code: 203 unless otherwise noted Website

Information gathered from responses to our questionnaire and updated using company websites when possible. Although located outside Fairfield County, the school serves the region. Not available

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Donius tapped as SHU nursing dean

FAIRFIELD SCHOOL HAS 1,400 NURSES ENROLLED IN DEGREE PROGRAMS

ary Alice Donius has been named dean of the College of Nursing at Sacred Heart University, becoming one of six deans heading a college at the Catholic school in Fairfield. The College of Nursing had previously been SHU’s school of nursing, lacking its own dean. For the fall semester, the College of Nursing will have some 500 undergraduate nursing students and approximately 900 graduate nursing students. About half of the 1,400 enrollees are online students. SHU, which dates to 1963, when it had nine professors and 173 students, originally will employ 30 full-time faculty members in the College of Nursing. The nursing program was launched in 1980 as a registered nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in which those with nursing diplomas could receive their BSN degrees. The profession’s move away from certificates and two-year degrees toward the BSN was covered in the Aug. 17 FCBJ in a story titled “The third degree for nursing.” Donius is glad to accept the challenges of her new position. “The nursing faculty members have been very important to the way the nursing program has grown in its educational offerings and commitment to the profession,” she said. “Their commitment to the advancement of this institution has been so significant that it’s been upgraded to a college and that’s a huge accomplishment for SHU. The decision to transition the university’s school of nursing into a college of nursing not only reflects the program’s steady growth over the past 35 years, but it is also a response to the growing need for health care professionals as people live longer and the baby boomer generation continues to age.” Donius, a resident of Scarborough, N.Y., came to SHU a year ago. She previously was dean of the school of nursing at The College of New Rochelle in Westchester County, also a Catholic school, for seven years. Besides SHU and the College of New Rochelle, Donius’s experience includes director of Medical Center Education for Sound Shore Medical Center in New Rochelle. She also taught at the Columbia University School of Nursing, where she was director of the undergraduate program. Donius holds a master’s of education degree and a Ph.D. in education from Columbia University Teachers College and a post-master’s certificate in holistic nursing from The College of New Rochelle. Donius said she was attracted to SHU because of its mission. “I felt it was very congruent to what I believe

Dean Mary Alice Donius of the new Sacred Heart University College of Nursing. Photo by Tracy Deer-Mirek

nursing education and practice is all about,” she said. “SHU prepares students to successfully enter an increasingly competitive workforce, but also compels them to grow intellectually, morally and spiritually. The focus is on educating the entire person while emphasizing social justice and community service. For the university, it’s not just about developing future employees, but rather citizens prepared to lead satisfying and meaningful lives in a global community. This is a mission that’s founded in the Catholic intellectual traditions and one that I’m proud to serve.” With 1,316 students, Sacred Heart University’s class of 2019 joins the two previous classes as the largest in the school’s history. The students — with high school GPAs averaging 3.4 — hail from 13 countries and 25

states and territories with the most coming from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Ninety-one percent of the class will live on campus. “The one thing I love about nursing is being engaged with others. It constantly feeds and renews your own humanity,” Donius said. “You find that as much as you are able to help a patient who is suffering, your engagement with that patient, community or family is reciprocal in nature and you receive so much more from them than you give. It is exciting to see our students as they develop. You see their individual growth and contribution to the caring-healing essence of the practice, profession and discipline of nursing.” — Bill Fallon

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5:30 pm to 6:00 pm — Wine and Cheese

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Ron Paliwoda, President, The Paliwoda Group Mark Nowotarski, Principal, Markets, Patents & Alliances

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Fairfield company brands alternative technology

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Patriot banks on growth BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com

en Neilson thought he had retired after transforming a small New Jersey bank. A few years later, Stamfordbased Patriot National Bank asked him to do it again. Neilson joined Patriot’s board in 2010 when the bank’s parent company, Patriot National Bancorp Inc. took about $50 million in recapitalization after net losses of $7.1 million in 2008 and $23.9 million in 2009. He became Patriot’s president and CEO three years later. “I enjoyed being on the board of Patriot and was disappointed that the progress we made hadn’t been faster than it was,” Neilson said. “So when the board asked if I’d step in and speed things up, I thought it would be fun to get back into the saddle and make a difference.” In the past few years the Patriot National Bancorp, which is based in Stamford and has 10 branches in Fairfield, New Haven and Westchester counties, has been quietly recovering from the recession. It has had 16 quarters of increasing earnings, according to Neilson. In July, the bank reported assets of $629 million, an increase from $552 million last June. In August, Patriot announced private equity firm Castle Creek Capital LLC invested in the bank. That influx will help Patriot with its goal to grow aggressively, Neilson said. Prior to joining Patriot National, Neilson was the president and CEO of Hudson United Bancrp, based in Mahwah, New Jersey. There, he expanded from 15 branches and about $500 million in assets to more than 200 branches, including in Connecticut and New York, and $9 billion in assets. Hudson United sold to TD Banknorth for $2 billion in 2006 and Neilson retired. Joining Patriot National posed a new challenge for the longtime banker. Patriot suffered during the recession, paying off 529 loans totaling $336 million. In trying to turn things around, Neilson looked at Patriot’s biggest costs and the bank paid down its high-cost borrowings. “We were borrowing money at rates higher than we were able to lend it out,” he said. The turnaround plan also included assessing and renegotiating every contract and reviewing the bank’s business lines. Patriot stopped residential lending

because competitors could be more efficient, Neilson said. Now at profitability, Patriot is investing in buying its branches’ buildings. The bank went from paying $350,000 a year for rent in its Greenwich building to buying it and making $150,000 per year net of expenses from the tenants. The bank also purchased its facility in Milford and will do the same in Fairfield. The bank moved its Darien branch to a building it bought and will move the Stamford and Westport branches to purchased buildings.

“It’s just common-sense business things and analyzing every expense at every opportunity and achieving the base profitability you need to be able to hire the right people. That’s what we’ve been doing.”

— Ken Neilson

In another money-saving move, Neilson relocated the corporate offices from Summer Street to Patriot’s building on Bedford Street. Neilson said the building blocks to Patriot’s recovery have been simple, reliable ones. “It’s just common-sense business things and analyzing every expense at every opportunity and achieving the base profitability you need to be able to hire the right people,” he said. “That’s what we’ve been doing.” Neilson said he makes an effort to hire local staff that is involved in the community. Loan officers are trained to try to understand more complicated loan applications to help customers. While he calls small businesses the bank’s “bread and butter,” he said clients are diversified. The bank does not shy away from nonprofits, which are sometimes seen as risky deals. Patriot National Bank gave two loans to a nonprofit renovating the 100-year-old Wall Street Theater in Norwalk. After facing rejection from other banks, the nonprofit received

Patriot National Bank CEO Ken Neilson talks with an employee in his Stamford office. Photo by Danielle Brody

a pre-development loan of $500,000 and a $5.2 million loan for construction, said Frank Farricker, a developer with the project. “They gave us all the money we need to be able to build this project,” Farricker said. “I think it would have been highly unlikely for us to be able to do this without them.” Neilson said many banks would have rejected the theater’s application because it looked too risky. Patriot approved the loans because the project was not as risky as it looked and the end result would be good for the community, he said. As the bank remodels and opens new branches, Neilson said he is keeping in mind they get less foot traffic than in the past. The new facility in Darien will serve as the model — it has open space and a community room

with teleconferencing capabilities available for customer use. While Patriot may not be the first bank to roll out new technologies, Neilson said it will not be far behind with those offerings. Soon it will offer ATM machines with an option to speak with a live banker. Because Patriot only has about 0.1 percent of market share, the bank could grow 10 times over and barely get noticed, but still helps many customers and employees and provides returns to investors, he said. “We’re a small-market share player in a large market, so there is a lot of opportunity as we demonstrate the customer service difference between us and other institutions,” Neilson said. “I think there’s a lot of room for us to grow.”

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Experts: Silver lining lies within Chinese stock collapse BY EVAN FALLOR Evan@Westfairinc.com

hile most may see the recent Chinese stock market collapse as an indicator of economic despair, some local business experts see it as a golden opportunity for Westchester and Fairfield County firms. Bruce Bachenheimer, a clinical professor of management at Pace University and the executive director of Entrepreneurship Lab — a Lubin School of Business networking and

development program — said now is as good a time as ever for local companies to explore opportunities for partnerships and strategic alliances with Chinese companies. “If I was a Chinese firm and saw this going on, I wouldn’t want to have all my eggs in one basket,” he said. “New York City is the financial capital of the world, and there is a lot of talent here in Westchester County and Fairfield County. I see it as an opportunity for small firms to do business.” Despite China having the second largest economy in the world after experienc-

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ing accelerated growth in recent years, the Shanghai Stock Exchange has been on a downward slump for much of the summer. Aug. 24, now widely known as “Black Monday” in the financial world, saw the Shanghai main share index lose 8.49 percent. Calling the U.S. a safe haven economy, Bachenheimer said Westchester’s standing as a wealthy county with large amounts of intellectual capital make it a desirable destination for Chinese companies. Investments in the the tech industry would help these firms diversify. Investors in Westchester, he said, can do one of two things: buy from China, where products and services are less expensive, or, conversely, sell to Chinese companies. The selling opportunities, he said, are plentiful in a big market where specialty products may not be impacted by the shrinking Chinese growth rate. At roughly $10 trillion in gross domestic product, the Chinese economy is still the second largest in the world and has been growing at a very rapid rate for decades. Though the rate is slowing now, it continues to grow. The latest crash does not mean a direct negative impact on Westchester’s small businesses, Bachenheimer said. “I think, if anything, the Chinese stock market crisis provides more opportunities than stability does,” Bachenheimer said.

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based trading information service, said he anticipates local business will need to rely on ingenuity and creativity to adapt to the “zeal” with which the Chinese approach business and global competitiveness. “A renewed competitive nature may need to be restored to local business as the most recent currency volatility poses additional complexities,” Avidon said. “As local businesses, our greatest asset, in addition to capi-

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“They should take these market jitters as an opportunity, not a reason to withdraw into a shell. The Chinese symbol for crisis is the same symbol for opportunity.” Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester, said because China has been heading toward an economic adjustment for a while, area businesses may have been prepared for its pending economic downfall. “Sophisticated businesses are prepared for the ups and downs in the economy,” Gordon said. “It will be interesting to see if this has any effect on consumer confidence with the sharp stock market swings. We have not heard this as an immediate business concern, or opportunity, from our members.” George Avidon, managing partner at Norwalk-based The TradeXchange, a web-

tal and a wealth of business acumen, is the ability to adapt to new business climates and economic change.” At the macro level, Avidon said Chinese products and services may decrease in price due to the devalued and depreciated renminbi. This in turn may cause U.S. export prices to rise. Speculation has surfaced the Chinese government may have made figures rosier than they truly are, and its economy may be slowing down much more than stated. With its growth is at its lowest level in six years, Avidon said there is a considerable amount to distrust in the data provided by the Chinese government. “Local business will need to approach each data point with seriousness and some level of skepticism,” he said.

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Get off the couch! The air is crisper, the days are shorter and there’s still so much to do! The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County’s event website, FCBuzz.org, is the place to go to find music, theater, dance, visual arts, science and nature and all things for adults, kids and families going on in the area. From Greenwich to Bridgeport and all towns in between you can venture out and see some amazing events practically in your own backyard. This week alone there are more than 70 arts and cultural happenings that you can enjoy. Looking for some laughs? Head over to the Westport Country Playhouse for their production of “Bedroom Farce” (through Sept. 13) or to the Ridgefield Playhouse for “Colin Quinn Live” (Sept. 10). Are you in the mood for ’60s music? The Quick Center for the Arts is featuring “Oh What A Night!,” a musical tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (Sept. 12). What about a unique experience in dance? Visit Silvermine Arts Center for “Bridgeman/Packer Dance: TRUCK & Remembering What Never Happened,” (Sept. 11-12), an integration of live performance and video technology. Would you like to spend the day outside? Visit the Trumbull Arts Festival (Sept. 13) at the Town Hall Green for a juried show featuring more than 70 artists, crafters and authors, and featuring hand-crafted items, artwork and photography for sale. You will also enjoy live music, kids’ crafts and food and drink by local vendors. Or, stop by the Norwalk Seaport Association’s Oyster Festival (Sept. 11-13) for live entertainment featuring national acts, aerial stunts, a lumberjack show, rides and games, an Arts & Crafts Pavilion and, of course, an oyster-slurping contest. And in celebration of Grandparents Day on Sunday, Sept. 13, you can take the whole family to enjoy Curtain Call’s “Mary Poppins” on stage (Sept. 11-Oct 17); visit Fairfield Museum and History Center to enjoy their galleries, storytelling and fun activities — Grandparents FREE with their grandchild! (Sept. 13); join the family sing-along movie, “Annie” at the Westport Library (Sept. 12); or make family trees at Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for Children (Sept. 13). And there so much more — for a comprehensive list of events and activities oﬀered by our 320-plus members, check out FCBuzz.org this week or anytime. To learn more about the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, visit culturalalliancefc.org. Angela Whitford, executive director Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

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Housatonic Museum of Art Turns 50 “The 50 Objects/Fifty Years: Highlights from the Collection” exhibit represents the start of a year-long program of special events, lectures and exhibits celebrating 50 years since Housatonic Community College was founded. It will involve alumni, students, community, faculty and staﬀ and supporters of the college. The Housatonic Museum of Art is the fitting host of the opening as the art collection is a cornerstone of the history, growth and development as well as the cultural outreach of the college. The exhibit will be on view Sept. 10-Oct. 16 in the Burt Chernow Galleries. An opening reception will be held Sept. 10, 5:30-7 p.m., and the public is cordially invited to attend. 50 Objects/50 Years features works from the col-

lection that span time from ancient to contemporary and include examples of Greek, Roman and Pre-Columbian earthenware to Native American artifacts. Also on view are photographers such as Ansel Adams, CartierBresson and Cindy Sherman alongside such recognized masters as Warhol, Picasso, Rodin, Cassatt, Durer, De Kooning and Alex Katz, to name a few. The Housatonic Museum of Art’s overall collection contains more than 5,000 works of art spanning ancient through modern times and is one of the largest permanent collections of any twoyear college in the Northeast. The Burt Chernow Galleries are free and open seven days a week. For more information and gallery hours, visit the website at HousatonicMuseum.org.

Frank Porto Band at the Westport Historical Society Musicians of a certain age will perform music of a certain vintage when the Connecticut-based Frank Porto Band performs tunes from the big band era and the great American songbook Saturday, Sept. 12, 3 p.m., at the Westport Historical Society. The Society’s Sheﬀer Gallery will swing to the sounds of the Tommy Dorsey Band, Frank Sinatra, the McGuire Sisters and more recent songs from the Broadway hit “Jersey Boys.” The Porto Band performs under the leadership of Stratford resident Ed Bednarski, who plays both saxophone and clarinet. Some of the songs patrons can look forward to are “Nice ’n’ Easy” by Sinatra, “Sugartime” by the McGuire Sisters, the title tune from “Oklahoma,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” “Just a Gigolo” by Louis Prima and “The Very Thought of You” by Tommy Dorsey. Vocals are by John Noonan, a sales executive with Frontier Communications. The all-male ensemble has been playing together for some 30 years. Porto, the owner of a Bridgeport recording studio and a well-known accordion teacher, led the band until his death in 2006. Most of the arrangements are by Bednarski,

who played in the U.S. Army Band when he was younger and later studied at Housatonic Community College under Bill Finegan, who arranged music for Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey in the ’40s. Light refreshments will be served. There is a $5 donation and reservations are suggested: 203-222-1424. For more information, visit westporthistory.org.

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record BANKRUPTCIES Scott Development LLC, 47 Irving Ave., Stamford. Chapter 7. Assets: $1 million to $10 million. Liabilities: $500,000 to $1 million. Creditors: Titan Capital ID LLC. Type of business: LLC. Case no. 5:15-bk-51179. Filed Aug. 19.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL 680 Main St LLC, contractor for self. Erect a demising wall in an existing commercial space at 680 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. A to Z Signs, contractor for Thomas Anastasoglow. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 171 Boston Post Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Aug. 21. Abbey Tent and Party Rentals, Fairfield, contractor for Greenwich Harbor. Install temporary tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Allstate Party & Tent Rental, New City, N.Y., contractor for Mehmood Khan. Install temporary tents, lights and outlets on the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 47 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Bell Atlantic, contractor for MG Stratford Associates LLC. Replace the antennas on the roof of a building at 568 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Aug. 14. Bell Atlantic, contractor for Park Royal Condominium Association. Replace the antennas on the roof of a building at 2600 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Aug. 14.

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Bridgeport Landing Development, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a retaining wall to an existing commercial space at 740 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Aug. 19.

Morrison III, John R., contractor for Rich-Taubman Associates. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

Bryan & Brian, contractor for St. Lukes Episcopal. Remove the porch and construct a deck on a church at 1848 Boston Post Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $41,000. Filed Aug. 17.

MP Construction LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Berkley Insurance Co. Alter an existing office space and perform selective demolition at 475 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $325,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

Chase Canopy Company, contractor for Bryan Carey. Add a temporary tent to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 26 Old Farm Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Aug. 18. Chun, Chan, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Install an awning at an existing commercial space at 957 State St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,100. Filed Aug. 19. Consiglio Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for Sacred Heart University. Add trailers to a school at 4000 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $31,000. Filed Aug. 21. Ferguson, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a ramp for disability access to an existing commercial space at 707-717 Arctic St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,200. Filed Aug. 13. Johnson, Shelly Ann, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Convert an ice cream shop to a beauty parlor at 1869 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $0. Filed Aug. 13. KDV Realty LLC, Congers, N.Y., contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 49 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Kenwood Bridgeport LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 4083 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 13. King Low Heywood Thomas School Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Erect temporary tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 1450 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Lovello, Frank, Stamford, contractor for 777 West Putnam Avenue. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 777 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $260,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Melton, Eddie, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Remove the walls in an existing commercial space for a new daycare center at 1006 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Aug. 14.

Nash Contracting Inc., contractor for Rich-Taubman Associates. Fit-out the interior of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Install temporary tents, lights and outlets on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 102 Club Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,200. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Install temporary tents, lights and outlets on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 102 Club Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,825. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Olympic Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for 88 Danbury Road LLC. Perform alterations to an existing commercial space at 88 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Aug. 14. Pine St. Carpenters, contractor for FR Daried LLC. Perform a fit-up in the interior of an existing commercial space at 40 Heights Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Aug. 21. Spring Enterprise LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Build out the existing second floor to convert a church to a bakery at 152 Selleck St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

Town of Easton, Easton, contractor for self. Relocate the cell tower on municipal property at 275 North St., Easton. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed August 2015. Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation, Greenwich, contractor for self. Install temporary tents, lights and outlets on municipal property for a special event at Tods Driftway, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,100. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Town of Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the office area in an existing commercial space at 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Turner Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for Bridgeport Hospital. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 267 Grant St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $894,000. Filed Aug. 20. Wynter, Stephon, Bridgeport, contractor for Dorelh McKenzie. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 596 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,700. Filed Aug. 21.

RESIDENTIAL 11 Greenbriar Lane LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the dining room, finish the basement and add a master bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 11 Greenbriar Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. 33 Franklin St LLC, contractor for Andrew H. Berta, et al. Alter an existing single-family residence to build a new second-floor room and powder room at 108 Skyview Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. 51 Ursus Properties LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence at 51 Carriglea Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.3 million. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

St Leo Roman Catholic Church Corp., Stamford, contractor for self. Add wires and concession stands to the property of a church for a special event at 24 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

A.P. Construction Co., Stamford, contractor for Brunswick School House. Construct a new boathouse at 91 River Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2 million. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

T J & Son Inc., contractor for RichTaubman Associates. Perform a tenant fit-out to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

AAA Advantage Carting & Demolition LLC, contractor for 95 West Broad Street LLC. Demolish an existing two-family residence at 95 W. Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $26,700. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

ABC Renovations Inc., Yorktown Heights, N.Y., contractor for Kathleen Stowe, et al. Add a new covered front porch and alter the master bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 52 Crown Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Abel Construction LLC, Danbury, contractor for Robert T. Carney and Juliette Hug. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 106 Signal Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Aug. 7. Accent Signs LLC, Stamford, contractor for Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. Build and install a playground cover at 25 Valley Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. AMEC Carting LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 28 Caroline Place LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 28 Caroline Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,955. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. AMEC Carting LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Chinagis Holdings LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 14 Pierson Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $16,500. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Andersen, Brad C., contractor for Xu Meng, et al. Add a bathroom to the ground floor of a condominium at 71 Dora St., Unit 71-C, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Apelgren, Bradley, Greenwich, contractor for self. Demolish aboveground floors and rebuild the first and second floor of an existing singlefamily residence at 16 Taylor Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $665,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Araujo, Sergio R., Stamford, contractor for Lila Mentor. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 50 Revere Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $31,110. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

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Banka, Roman, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Install a generator on the property of an existing single-family residence at 75 Wild Duck Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Basli Construction, Danbury, contractor for Alison D. Lombardi and Salvatore Lombardi. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 108 Indian Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $102,500. Filed Aug. 18. Bento, Susan, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 616 W. Taft Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Aug. 12.

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HURD PUBLISHES BOOK FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL MOMS Holly Hurd of Darien, an entrepreneur and mother of three, published “VENTURE MOM: From Idea to Income in Just 12 Weeks,” a book to help mothers increase their earning power by recognizing the market value of something they love to do. Hurd

is the founder and CEO of venturemom.com, an online resource and marketplace devoted to mom-owned businesses. She has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurial moms and has partaken in numerous projects, ranging from financial to home décor. Holly Hurd

CGC TAPS NEW CHIEF The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC) named Diana Manganelli the city’s chief of community and clinical services. Manganelli brings to CGC a background in managing programs that heal

and empower youth, families and the communities. Prior to joining, she worked with the child and family services division, department of human services in Arlington County, Va., in multiple capacities for 24 years.

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‘HANDS FOR LIFE’ CALLS FOR CPR TRAINERS The city of Stamford and organizers for this year’s Hands for Life event, a free cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, are seeking community members interested in learning how to administer compression-only CPR and are willing to teach others. With the help of volunteer trainers, organizers aim to train 10,000 people in hands-only CPR and

how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at Hands for Life this month at Stamford schools. Approximately 30 trainers are needed for each event and a “Train the Trainer” orientation session is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Sept. 16 at Stamford EMS, 684 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. To register, visit handsforlife.org.

THIRD ANNUAL ‘DADS MATTER TOO!’ DAY The third annual “Dads Matter Too!” Community Awareness Day and 5K is scheduled for Sept. 19 in Waterbury at Library Park. This statewide event focuses on raising awareness about the importance of involved fathers in today’s society. The State of Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families,

Region 5 Fatherhood Engagement Learning Team and the City of Waterbury are hosting the event. The day consists of the 5K-road race, community resource tables, kids’ activities, giveaways, award ceremony, food and entertainment. To register, visit runsignup.com/dads.

The McGladrey team at the Stamford Nature Center.

McGladrey LLP, an assurance, tax and consulting firm with an office in Stamford, held its sixth annual McGladrey Volunteer Day to benefit local and national nonprofits. More than 2,600 employees and clients joined forces nationwide to give back to their communities. Throughout

New Haven and Fairfield counties, more than 45 employees volunteered time to help garden, paint, organize donations and cook for nonprofits, including Person-ToPerson, Make-A-Wish, Inspirica, Stamford Museum and Nature Center and the Connecticut Food Bank.

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GALLAGHER NAMED ‘WOMAN OF FIRE’

UWWC HOLDS THREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVES

DATES SEPT. 8

Fairfield University is featuring a gallery talk and poetry reading by Jan Dilenschneider about her works in the exhibition, “Jan Dilenschneider: Dualities,” 5 p.m., Bellarmine Museum of Art, 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. For more information, contact museum@fairfield.edu.

SEPT. 9 Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is featuring its sixth annual golf outing at Griffith E. Harris Golf Course, 1300 King St., Greenwich. Registration begins 11 a.m., followed by lunch 11:30 a.m., shotgun start 1 p.m. and cocktails, awards and raffles 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit greenwichchamber.com.

Erin Dorman, senior vice president, director, commercial banking; Robin Gallagher; Cathy Doner, assistant portfolio manager, commercial banking; James Lane, senior vice president, relationship manager, commercial banking; and Bill Wrang, executive vice president, director, commercial real estate. Back row, from far left: Helen Fazzina, portfolio manager, commercial real estate; Martha Finkel, senior vice president, senior relationship manager, commercial banking; Brian Gallagher; Eric Gallagher; Linda Cote, relationship manager, commercial real estate; and Peter Mosbacher, senior vice president, community development.

Robin Gallagher of Bedford, N.Y., senior vice president, commercial real estate for Waterbury-based Webster Bank’s Stamford location, was named a 2015 “Woman of FIRE” – finance, insurance and real estate, presented by “The Commercial Record.” Through Gallagher’s

work at Webster, the Victory Gardens Veterans Housing Development in Newington, and other affordable housing projects, were financed. As a result, 74 veterans and their families are no longer homeless or at risk of homelessness.

IICONN APPOINTS CONNOR AS NEW CEO The International Institute of Connecticut (IICONN), the state’s human service agency for immigrants and refugees with offices in Bridgeport, Stamford and Hartford, appointed Claudia Connor its new president and CEO. Connor, an attorney, has more than 25 years of experience in legal representation, hu-

man rights advocacy, fundraising, policy analysis, strategic leadership and management in the nonprofit sector in the U.S., Africa and Southeast Asia. She currently serves as director of strategic foundation partnerships at Save the Children in Fairfield, where she organizes fundraising from private foundations.

PEDAL POWER

Cyclists gathered on a recent evening for The Sound Cyclist Ride that leaves from Dave’s Cycle & Fitness, 78 Valley Road, Cos Cob, every Thursday until Oct. 1. The in-county tours are open to all. Call 203-661-7736 for details.

REYNOLDS & ROWELLA HIRES FIVE Reynolds & Rowella LLP, an accounting and consulting firm with offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan, hired five new employees: Carolie Olkoski, Elena Vorotilina, Breanna Gabriel, Peter Walter and Ryan Rossetter. Olkoski has 15 years accounting experience, having worked for 10 years with Pricewaterhouse Coopers and most recently with Marcum LLP’s Greenwich office. Vorotilina served 11 years as a tax professional. She holds a master’s degree in applied mathematics from Kazakh State University in Kazakhstan. Gabriel, Walter and Rossetter are recent graduates, joining the firm as associates. Gabriel is currently completing her MBA with a concentration in taxation at Fairfield University. Walter is a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University. Rossetter is a graduate of Bryant University. Both Rossetter and Walter studied accounting as undergraduates.

Students from New Milford sport items from UWWC’s back-to-school program.

Danbury’s United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) sponsored three back-to-school drives in August to support families in greater Danbury, greater New Milford and the city of Stamford. Collectively across these communities, nearly 950 children

benefited and close to $204,000 in donated items were collected. The back-to-school drives were held, appropriately, at Ellsworth Elementary School in Danbury, at Kimberly-Clark in New Milford and at KT Murphy Elementary School in Stamford.

ANNUAL GALA HONORS BROADWAY’S O’HARA Westport Country Playhouse, a nonprofit theater, is hosting a fundraiser titled “Something Wonderful: A Gala Evening Celebrating Kelli O’Hara” to honor the Tony Award nominee, Sept. 21, 25 Powers Court, Westport. The evening also marks the presentation of the third annual Playhouse Leadership Award to John Samuelson, a decade-long trustee of the nonprofit and philanthropist. Gala proceeds will benefit the theater, now in its 85th season, including its work on stage, with schools and throughout the community. The gala includes a one-night-only performance by Broadway talent to be announced at a later date and surprise guests. A cocktail party begins 5:45 p.m., followed by the 7 p.m. performance. Dinner with the eve-

Fairfield University features a film showing of “People of a Feather,” a documentary on the Inuits adapting to the changing environment of the Arctic, 6:30 p.m., DiMenna Nyselius Library, Multimedia room, 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. For more information, contact Jo Yarrington at jyarrington@ fairfield.edu.

SEPT. 11 The Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring Gedeon Luke and The People, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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ning’s artists and special guests is 8:30 p.m., with a silent auction held throughout the evening. The gala committee cochairpersons are Ania Czekaj-Farber of Westport and Jake Robards of Greenwich. Karen Parrella of Weston is auction chairwoman. For more information, call 203-571-1293.

The Monroe Historical Society hosts its annual textile and tag sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Beardsley Homestead Barn, 31 Great Ring Road, Monroe. For more information, visit monroecthistory.org or call 203-261-1383. The 38th annual Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival featuring live entertainment, including music, aerial stunt artists and a lumberjack show, in addition to a craft beer tent and arts and crafts pavilion with more than 100 artisans is being held at Veteran’s Park, adjacent to Norwalk Harbor, Seaview Ave., Norwalk. For tickets, visit seaport.org.

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FACTS City Carting, Stamford, contractor for Michael Alfieri. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 12 Revere Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Aug. 17. Collins, Kevin, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a two-car garage with a living space above it to the property of an existing single-family residence at 392 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $122,780. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Construction Management Group, New Canaan, contractor for Brian R. Perkins and Heather Perkins. Demolish a powder room and relocate the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 35 Shady Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $42,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Coppola, Anna and Jim Coppolla, Easton, contractor for self. Upgrade the electrical service amp in an existing single-family residence at 314 Wilson Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $2,100. Filed August 2015. Crury, Doris, Easton, contractor for self. Add a wire septic pump to an existing single-family residence at 19 Bartling Drive, Easton. Estimated cost: $580. Filed August 2015.

Gajdos & Sons Construction LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Francesco Ambrosoni. Expand the kitchen and family room in an existing single-family residence and enlarge the patio at 3 Osceola Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Garrett, Susan, Easton, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 250 Rockhinge Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed August 2015. Gianattasio Builders, contractor for self. Finish the attic in an existing single-family residence at 2 Gardiner St., Darien. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Aug. 20. Gillespie Design & Build LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Nicolet Gisele. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 3 Putnam Park, Unit 1K, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Golden, Amy W. and Paul Golden, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing singlefamily residence at 41 Summit Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

D’Acunto Construction LLC, Wilton, contractor for Van George. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 96 W. Meadow Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Aug. 4.

Gordon, Bradley H., Greenwich, contractor for self. Add a new story with a roof terrace to an existing single-family residence at 8 Dartmouth Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

D’Agostino, Marc, Easton, contractor for self. Install a generator on the property of an existing single-family residence at 10 Old Stonewall Drive, Easton. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed August 2015.

Gustavson, Richard G., Danbury, contractor for self. Add onto the deck and add a bath and laundry to an existing single-family residence at Bronson Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 5.

Danbe construction, Bridgeport, contractor for Edwin Soto. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 183-185 Maplewood Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 21.

Gutierrez, Juan, Bridgeport, contractor for Englewood Associates LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 725 Lincoln Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Aug. 20.

Daniel, Kosi, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair a porch attached to an existing single-family residence at 644 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $500. Filed Aug. 20.

Haddox, Donna and Robert Wright, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 70 Oak Ledge Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed Aug. 5.

DeLeo, Michael, contractor for Susan B. Geraci. Install temporary tents in the backyard of an existing singlefamily residence for a special event at 70 Staring Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Dibico Construction of Connecticut, Greenwich, contractor for Joanne V. Graham. Renovate the second-floor bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 315 Overlook Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

Haddox, Donna and Robert Wright, Milford, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 70 Oak Ledge Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $14,400. Filed Aug. 13. Hein, Karen and Phillip Hein, Weston, contractor for self. Repair a deck on the property of an existing single-family residence at 27 Silver Ridge Common, Weston. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed Aug. 19. Hoffman Builders, contractor for Andrew Whitaker. Add a room above the closet in an existing single-family residence at 327 Middlesex, Darien. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Aug. 18.

O.R. Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Kent L. McHale. Install new windows in an existing singlefamily residence at 185 Putnam Park, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. O’Neill, Mary Kate, Greenwich, contractor for self. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 457 Taconic Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Orsaia, Silvana, Stamford, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing two-family residence at 67 Grover St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. P K Contracting Inc., contractor for Paul A. Emerson, et al. Add new hardwood floors, sheetrock and a master bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 54 Clay Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Palmer, Andrew, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 296-298 Linwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Aug. 21. Perlman, Dawn R. and Scott D. Perlman, Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new barn on the property of an existing single-family residence at 63 Ball Pond Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Aug. 11. Pickering, Christopher T., Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence at 1 Dandy Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Pierre, Francois, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the bath, basement and deck of an existing single-family residence at 84-86 Garden St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $16,400. Filed Aug. 21. Pinto Pools Inc., Stamford, contractor for Gregg A. Clark and Danielle C. W. Clark. Inspect a pool for compliance at 8 Willowmere Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Podniesinski, Tod, Darien, contractor for self. Finish a new basement and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 12 Kensett Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $47,000. Filed Aug. 19. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Chester, Pa., contractor for Frank J. Tassitano, et al. Replace the windows in a condominium unit at 596 Glenbrook Road, Unit 11, Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,778. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Chester, Pa., contractor for Mariana De Los Santos, et al. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 53 Bonner St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,313. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

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FIGURES Prutting & Co. Custom Builders LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Peter Resnick and Andrea Resnick. Demolish a master suite in the interior of an existing single-family residence at 229 Steeple Chase, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,250. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

Santini, Maureen and Michael Santini, Greenwich, contractor for self. Reconfigure the kitchen and family room in an existing single-family residence and remove walls between them at 60 River Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

Pulitano, Michael, Greenwich, contractor for Michael B. Lazar. Alter the bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor over the garage at 32 Mohawk Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

Shoals, Steven, Wilton, contractor for Christine D. Baer and Henry P. Baer Jr. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 28 Surrey Glen, Wilton. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Quenneylle, Adam, Hadley, Mass., contractor for Fairfield Village. Add roofing and siding to an existing single-family residence at 10 Patricia Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed Aug. 21. Radoslaw, Walas, contractor for Eliz Ban Wagner. Add and alter an existing single-family residence at 18 Ware Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $73,000. Filed Aug. 21. Regency Builders, Norwalk, contractor for Wiley B. Maddox and Maria W. Maddox. Install concrete piers and support girders to an existing singlefamily residence at 100 Perkins Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Richard Belmont Builders LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Henri J. Vander Kloot. Remove gas fireplace and install a new one at 67 Orchard Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Rinvil, Allrich, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Rebuild the front porch of an existing single-family residence at 1119 Chopsey Hill, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $7,800. Filed Aug. 19. RJM Bros LLC, contractor for Kevin Collins, et al. Add a two-car garage with a living space above it to the property of an existing single-family residence at 392 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $122,780. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Roof Diagnostics Solar & Electric, Middletown, contractor for Susan Vigilante. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 124 Cognewaugh Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $13,854. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Russell, Karen D., Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen and bring it up to code in a condominium unit at 154 Cold Spring Road, Unit 24, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Sabrowski Construction LLC, contractor for self. Construct a partial deck near an above-ground pool at 60 High Clear Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Salie Properties LLC, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 50 Sunset Pass, Wilton. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Signature Pools, contractor for Michael West. Add an in-ground pool to an existing single-family residence at 45 Swifts Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Aug. 18. Smiles, Mitchell and Geri Smiles, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 17 Wilton Hills, Wilton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Aug. 5. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Roberto Perez. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 18 Clearbrook Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $7,332. Filed Aug. 11. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Artemio Fermin and Juana Fermin. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 52 Oak Ridge Gate, Danbury. Estimated cost: $23,042. Filed Aug. 11. Solomon, Christie C., Greenwich, contractor for self. Add sheetrock to the interior of an existing singlefamily residence at 512 W. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Sound Beach Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for East Mianus Neck LLC. Construct a deck and repair a seawall at an existing single-family residence at 73 Club Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Strazza Building & Construction, Stamford, contractor for Edward W. Brown and Susan J. Brown. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 46 Pheasant Run, Wilton. Estimated cost: $230,000. Filed Aug. 4. Suatiago Home Improvement, contractor for Mr. Barstom. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 8 Homestead, Darien. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Aug. 21. Suci, Jan E., et al., Greenwich, contractor for self. Expand the second floor in an existing single-family residence and construct a new kitchen at 10 Robin Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Sunlight Solar Energy Inc., contractor for Cesar Sanchez. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 131 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $31,972. Filed Aug. 10.

Sunny House Construction, Norwalk, contractor for Courtney Hrycay. Add 14 windows to an existing singlefamily residence at 14 Colony Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Aug. 17. THD At-Home Services Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y., contractor for Bukurije Zogaj. Add a new entry, door, patio and slider on an existing single-family residence at 36 Hartford Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,380. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. THD At-Home Services Inc., Atlanta, Ga., contractor for self. Perform minor renovations to an existing singlefamily residence at 381 Sturges Ridge Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $3,380. Filed Aug. 5. THD At-Home Services, Atlanta, Ga., contractor for Marc Brickel, et al. Install new windows in an existing single-family residence at 64 Fara Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,445. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. THD At-Home Services, Atlanta, Ga., contractor for Eileen Bryer. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 27 Briar Brae Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed Aug. 21. THD At-Home Services, Atlanta, Ga., contractor for Christine Maregro. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 7 Thomasina Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Aug. 26. THD At-Home Services, Atlanta, Ga., contractor for Doug Lyons. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 37 Tulip Tree, Darien. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 26. The Pratley Company LLC, contractor for Leanne K. McDonald, et al. Remodel the first- floor bathroom, mudroom and laundry at 1116 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Theriault, Jennifer and William Theriault, Weston, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence, renovate two bathrooms and add a space to provide wheelchair access at 21 Trails End, Weston. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Aug. 5. Timberline First Construction, Mamaroneck, N.Y., contractor for Minerva Rodriques. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 131 Old Kings Highway, Wilton. Estimated cost: $140,000. Filed Aug. 5. Tirsch, Bonnie J., Greenwich, contractor for self. Add an elevator and vertical lift to an existing single-family residence at 245 Byram Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $750,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Town of Greenwich, contractor for self. Demolish a pool building at 1 Ritch Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19.

FACTS Truitt, James H., Greenwich, contractor for Michael G. Leach and Vickie L. W. Leach. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence for an office and media room at 49 Long Meadow Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Umbro, Rocco A., Greenwich, contractor for David Owen. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 205 Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. United Cleaning & Restoration, North Haven, contractor for Matoso Alejandro. Repair damage to a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 14 Terrace Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Valiante Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Elena Carroll and Michael C. Carroll. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 232 Cheese Spring Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Aug. 13. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Stamford, contractor for Arleen Furtado. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 7 Randolph Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $24,232. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, contractor for Kim Dongmi, et al. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 34 McLean Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,290. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, contractor for Kristianna Dest. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 88 Givens Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,444. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21. VME Red LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Sunshine Residences. Remodel the deck and kitchen of an existing single-family residence at 70 Strand St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed Aug. 14. Wagchilla, Ed, Easton, contractor for self. Wire two post lights power for the gate at 830 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed August 2015. Wernert Construction Mgmt, Greenwich, contractor for Evan R. Burchell. Demolish an existing singlefamily residence at 10 River Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between Aug. 1 and Aug. 19. Wilmot Jr., Robert C., contractor for Gilbert C. Richman, et al. Install a gas line from the existing gas supply to a generator at 119 Mountain Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $650. Filed between Aug. 17 and Aug. 21.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT Alfa Laval Inc., et al., Richmond, Va. Filed by Myron Milhiser and Betty Crovo, Timonium, Md. Plaintiff’s attorney: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that he was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, costs, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6051831-S. Filed Aug. 21. Allstate Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by John Vila, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: William J. Hennessey, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6051707-S. Filed Aug. 17. Aspen Dental Management Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Kate L. Doyle and Brendan Doyle, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Scott D. Camassar, North Stonington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly implant a tooth in the plaintiff while she was under sedation. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered pain and complications, including swelling, infections and bone loss. Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv15-6051794-S. Filed Aug. 19.

BML Tool & MFG Corp., Fairfield. Filed by Lea Dalomba, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Perkins & Associates, Woodbridge. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems fair and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6051716-S. Filed Aug. 17. Conboy & Mannion Contracting Inc., Hartford. Filed by Cynthia Perham, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ervin and Ervin, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she was in a store that was under construction by the defendant and sustained injury when the wall decoration fell on her. This accident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to properly install the wall decorations. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court may feel is just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6051808-S. Filed Aug. 19. Hanover American Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Luis Capela, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: De Lucia & Levine LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6051722-S. Filed Aug. 17. NLC Insurance Companies Inc., Hartford. Filed by Paul Mathewson, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kurt M. Ahlberg, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with a motorist and suffered injury. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. Additionally, the plaintiff alleges that the insurance company breached the contract by delaying compensation. The plaintiff claims money and punitive damages, attorney’s fees and such other legal and equitable relief as the court deems proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6051736-S. Filed Aug. 18.

FIGURES Right Choice Fulfillment LLC, Trumbull. Filed by Nesco Resource LLC, Tampa, Fla. Plaintiff’s attorney: Updike, Kelly & Spellacy PC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for personnel services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $23,442 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, contractual interest, attorney’s fees, costs and any other relief that the court deems fair, just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6051778-S. Filed Aug. 18. Riverside Bistro LLC, et al., Stratford. Filed by Kathleen Misset, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an uneven parking lot owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to remedy the dangerous condition created by the condition of the raised parking lot. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as in law and equity may pertain. Case no. FBT-cv15-6051780-S. Filed Aug. 19. Shoreline Star Greyhound Park & Entertainment Complex LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Alejandro Rodriguez, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Edmund Q. Collier, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6051793-S. Filed Aug. 19.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT FJS Enterprises Ltd., Stamford. Filed by Romario Campos, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Randall J. Carreira, New Preston. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for management and carpentry services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $65,528 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, costs and any other relief as in law or equity may be appropriate. Case no. DBD-cv15-6017950-S. Filed Aug. 19.

Heathmar Inc., et al., Newtown. Filed by Carol Kotash, Ossining, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Minchella & Associates LLC, Middlebury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she tripped on the front steps of property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain the premises in a safe condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, costs, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and equitable. Case no. DBD-cv15-6017921-S. Filed Aug. 17. Peerless Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Giovanny Medina, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. DBD-cv15-6017953-S. Filed Aug. 19.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT Helix Health, et al., Stamford. Filed by Pragmatix Inc., Elmsford, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Myra L. Graubard, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a judgment issued by the court. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $6,942 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment statutory interest and post-judgment statutory interest. Case no. FST-cv15-6026171-S. Filed Aug. 19.

RRJR Construction Corp., et al., Stamford. Filed by O&G Industries Inc., Torrington. Plaintiff’s attorney: Murtha Cullina LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for construction materials provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $143,900 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, court costs and such other and further legal or equitable relief to which the plaintiff is entitled. Case no. FST-cv15-6026161-S. Filed Aug. 19. The Stop and Shop Supermarket Company LLC, Hartford. Filed by Vicierine Francois, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Natacha Francois, New Canaan. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to maintain the premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, excluding interest and costs. Case no. FST-cv15-6026135-S. Filed Aug. 18. Yankee Gas Services Co., et al., Berlin. Filed by Nikolas Kitmirides, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Papcsy Janosov Roche Trial Lawyers, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he tripped on a pile of rocks on the front steps of property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain the premises in a safe condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and equitable. Case no. FST-cv15-6026139-S. Filed Aug. 18.

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FACTS FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT 721 Bourbon, Inc., New Orleans, La. Filed by House of Auth LLC, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lisa A. McAndrews, Ossining, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this trademark infringement suit against the defendant alleging that they filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the plaintiff alleging that it infringed on the defendant’s energy drink products. The defendant had allegedly not used such logos for years. The plaintiff claims a judgment that it does not infringe, attorney’s fees, costs, actual damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01245RNC. Filed Aug. 20. American Brokers Conduit, et al., Melville N.Y. Filed by Moses Nelson, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Self-representing. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendants alleging that they bifurcated his mortgage from his promissory note and traded his note, breaking the chain of title. The defendants allegedly fraudulently conveyed the title to themselves, depriving the plaintiff of “pursuit of happiness” in the form of property. The defendants allegedly moved to fraudulently foreclose on his property. The plaintiff claims $5.3 million in damages, free and clear title to the property, a motion vacating the foreclosure and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01233-JAM. Filed Aug. 19. Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut Inc., Newtown. Filed by Mark Dorais, Prospect. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Raymond J. Antonacci LLC, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that it attempted to collect a debt not owed by adding collection fees onto the debt, causing damages. The plaintiff claims actual damages, statutory damages, attorney’s fees and costs. Case no. 3:15-cv-01252-JAM. Filed Aug. 21. Element 116 LLC, et al., New Haven. Filed by Edgar Sandoval. Plaintiff’s attorney: New Haven Legal Assistance Association Inc., New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair labor suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to pay an overtime premium to the plaintiff for hours worked. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, liquidated damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01255-AWT. Filed Aug. 21.

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Filed by James M. Jang and Anna S. Pack. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Michael D. Parker, Springfield, Mass. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that it provided homeowners insurance to them. The plaintiffs’ basement allegedly began developing cracks due to the old cement oxidizing. These crack formations will allegedly lead to the collapse of the house. The plaintiffs have submitted an insurance claim to the defendant, yet were denied coverage. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, costs, punitive damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01243-JBA. Filed Aug. 19. Mid City Trading LLC, et al., Jamaica, N.Y. Filed by Bushwick Metals LLC, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carmody, Torrance Sendak & Hennessey LLP, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fraud suit against the defendants alleging that they fraudulently placed unauthorized orders on existing accounts, misdirected payments intended toward legitimate invoices to fraudulent orders and took payments intended for the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, treble damages, consequential damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, costs, expenses and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01235-SRU. Filed Aug. 18. R.K. Insulation Contractor Inc. Filed by Heat and Frost Insulator Local No. 33 Pension Fund, et al., Wallingford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Thompson Gould Page LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee retirement suit against the defendant alleging that it breached the collective bargaining agreement by failing to pay $45,270 into the plaintiff’s pension fund. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, costs, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, liquidated damages, attorney’s fees, punitive damages, late fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01242-AWT. Filed Aug. 19. Viridian Energy, Stamford. Filed by Elizabeth Hembling, et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shepherd Finkelman Miller & Shah LLP, Chester. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it misrepresented energy contracts to consumers. The defendant allegedly offered power service at a low teaser rate then switched to a variable rate. The variable rate was allegedly misrepresented as being lower than the utility supply rate and based on market prices. The defendant allegedly operated a pyramid scheme. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, prejudgment interest, postjudgment interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01258-CSH. Filed Aug. 21.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS

FIGURES Nutmeg Property Development Group LLC, Bethel. Seller: Freedom Enterprise Holdings LLC, Middletown. Property: 9 Little Brook Road, Darien. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Aug. 21.

Dawson, Michele M. and John F. Dawson, et al., Weston. Appointed committee: Seth J. Arnowitz, Weston. Property: 8 White Birch Road, Weston. Amount: $818,072. Docket no. FST-cv09-6002025-S. Filed Aug. 7.

Oak Street Design & Construction Inc., Newtown. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Coppell, Texas. Property: 15 Taunton Lane, Newtown. Amount: $525,000. Filed Aug. 13.

COMMERCIAL

Patricia Hemingway LLC, Darien. Seller: Katharine Norwood, Darien. Property: Lot 27, Map 1162, Darien. Amount: $775,000. Filed Aug. 20.

176 Lewis LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 478 Albany Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $74,555. Filed Aug. 11. 176 Lewis LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing L.L.C., Miami, Fla. Property: 32 Somers St., Bridgeport. Amount: $120,750. Filed Aug. 11. 578 LLC, Stamford. Seller: Beneficial Financial I Inc., Atlanta, Ga. Property: 580 Hallett St., Bridgeport. Amount: $34,000. Filed Aug. 12. 603-605 Union Avenue LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Jan Mohammad, Fairfield. Property: 603-605 Union Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $40,000. Filed Aug. 17.

RPM Homes LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 39 Grumman Ave., Wilton. Amount: $364,980. Filed Aug. 11. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 2339-2343 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 11. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Owensboro, Ky. Property: 333 Vincellette St., Unit 111, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 18.

Vaz Quality Works, Bridgeport. Seller: city of Bridgeport. Property: 157-159 William St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 13.

Cusick, Loralee A., Easton. Grantor: William Cusick, Easton. Property: 12 Canterbury Lane, Easton. Amount: $1. Filed July 31.

QUIT CLAIM

Dubow, Agnes E. and Bruce Dubow, Easton. Grantor: Agnes E. Dubow, Easton. Property: 44 Harvest Moon Road, Easton. For no consideration paid. Filed July 29.

1027 Fairfield Ave LLC, Bayshore, N.Y. Grantor: 1350BA 2011 Kinship LLC, Fairport, N.Y. Property: 1027 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $464,024. Filed Aug. 18. 114 Eaton Associates LLC, Bridgeport. Grantor: Geraldo C. Dias, Bridgeport. Property: 114 E. Eaton St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 19. Adiletta, Darcy S. and Mark R. Adiletta, Darien. Grantor: Mark R. Adiletta and Darcy S. Adiletta, Darien. Property: 69 Holly Lane, Darien. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 21. Anderson, Dudan G., Weston. Grantor: Rick B. Honey and Susan G. Anderson, Weston. Property: 17 Riverbank Road, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 3. Beneson, Alexander Edward and Frederick Charles Benenson, New York, N.Y. Grantor: Donna M. Benenson, Wilton. Property: 221 Cannon Road, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 17.

Colonial Condos LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Robert Kon and Snezana Zor, Bridgeport. Property: 393 Laurel Ave., Unit 308, Bridgeport. Amount: $35,000. Filed Aug. 11.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 20 Leslie Road, Unit D, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 18.

Bishop, D. Lee and Christopher Bishop, Wilton. Grantor: Christopher Bishop and D. Lee Bishop, Wilton. Property: Lot 1, Map 2357, Wilton. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 7.

Dover Park Properties LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Alcibiades Cabrera, Hartford. Property: 237-239 and 241-243 Dover St., Bridgeport. Amount: $130,000. Filed Aug. 11.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Owensboro, Ky. Property: 690 Dewey St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 18.

Brayboy, Mona, Wilfred E. Murphy and Dawanda T. Brayboy, Bridgeport. Grantor: Wilfred E. Murphy and Mona Brayboy, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 42, Monroe St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 19.

Freedom Enterprise Holdings LLC, Middletown. Seller: Connecticut Property Network LLC, Stamford. Property: 9 Little Brook Road, Darien. Amount: $510,000. Filed Aug. 21.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: PNC Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 106 Palm St., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 19.

Cardenas, Darwin R., Bridgeport. Grantor: Victor Cardenas, Bridgeport. Property: 275-277 Sylvan St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 18.

Hansens Car Gallery LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Rimmon Properties Inc., Fairfield. Property: 2316 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Aug. 19.

Secretary of Veteran Affairs, Manchester, N.H. Seller: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 426 William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 11.

Chiavon, Robert, Wilton. Grantor: Robert P. Chiavon and Peggy A. Chiavon, Wilton. Property: Unit 4 of Grumman Hill Village, Wilton. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 6.

Insource East Properties Inc., Wilton. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 43 Village Walk, Wilton. Amount: $190,050. Filed Aug. 20.

SJS Carpentry LLC, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 124 Rockwell Road, Bethel. Amount: $162,750. Filed Aug. 12.

Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Grantor: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 76 Nautilius Road, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 20.

Konig Real Estate 1 LLC, Westport. Seller: Avigdor Konig, Westport. Property: 14 Hunting Lane, Bridgeport. Amount: $389,000. Filed Aug. 20.

The Portanova Family Limited Partnership, Bridgeport. Seller: Rostan Vital and Marie Gertrude Vital, Bridgeport. Property: 19 Seaver Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $47,000. Filed Aug. 13.

M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Seller: MarFam Investments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 604 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 13. Nearwater Properties LLC, Darien. Seller: Richard E. Gunzel, Darien. Property: Lot 18, Map 1699, Darien. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 20.

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Turkey Point Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Ivanhoe Investment Partners LP, Bridgeport. Property: 145-147 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $135,000. Filed Aug. 20.

Cocozza III, Louis C., Newtown. Grantor: Maura A. Cocozza, Monroe. Property: Lot 3, Great Ring Road, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 18. Colon, Priscilla, Bridgeport. Grantor: Priscilla Perez, Bridgeport. Property: 30 Stevens St., Apt. 105, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 17.

Eaton Investments LLC, Westport. Grantor: U.S. Bank NA, Minneapolis, Minn. Property: 1736 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $21,500. Filed Aug. 18. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 629-635 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 18. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Coppell, Texas. Property: 521 Hawley Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 18. Grant, Diane L., Bridgeport. Grantor: Bridgeport Wilmot Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 606 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $15,000. Filed Aug. 20. Henckel, Peggy, Newtown. Grantor: David Henckel, Gaylordsville. Property: 11 Pepperidge Road, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 14. Holland, Philippa C. and Thomas P. Holland, Darien. Grantor: Philippa A. Holland, Darien. Property: Lot 4, Map 1548, Darien. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 14. HSBC Bank USA NA Greenwich. Grantor: Christine DuMoulin, Naugatuck. Property: 2 Huntington Court, Unit 48, Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 11. Ivanhoe Investment Partners LP, Bridgeport. Grantor: Service Holdings LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 145-147 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 20. Kearny, Michelle, Darien. Grantor: Margarita N. Estupinan, Jackson Heights, N.Y. Property: 53 Hecker Ave., Darien. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Aug. 20. Kelly-Dynega, Noreen, Wilton. Grantor: Christopher Dynega, Wilton. Property: 10 Wilton Acres, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 5. Kim, Faye, Wilton. Grantor: Donald Noonan, Westhampton, N.Y. Property: Lot 1, Map 1716, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 14. Liebermann, Catherine E., David E. Wieskopf, Donald S. Wieskopf and Douglas R. Wieskopf, Sudbury, Mass. Grantor: Wood Builders Inc., Wilton. Property: Parcel X, Map 5839, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 7.

FACTS Madison Rentals LLC, Shelton. Grantor: Kenneth S. Goncalves and Christina P. Goncalves, Shelton. Property: 3980 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 20.

The City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Grantor: Godfrey Gordon, Bridgeport. Property: 618-626 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $30,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Marchetti, Karen M. and Gianmarco G. Marchetti, Easton. Grantor: Karen M. Marchetti, Easton. Property: 35 Honeysuckle Hill Lane, Easton. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 13.

Wood Builders Inc., Wilton. Grantor: David E. Wieskopf, Catherine E. Liebermann, Donald S. Wieskopf and Douglas R. Wieskopf, Sudbury, Mass. Property: Parcel Y, Map 5839, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 7.

Maschke, Christine and Alan J. Palermo, Milford. Grantor: Alan J. Palermo, Milford. Property: 14 Codfish Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 13. McCarthy, Ann P., Wilton. Grantor: Richard G. McCarty and Ann P. McCarty, Wilton. Property: Lot 1, Map 4239, Wilton. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 3.

RESIDENTIAL Albers, Lammert and Charlotte Emmeline Albers, Wilton. Seller: 68 Forest Lane Associates LLC, Wilton. Property: 68 Forest Lane, Wilton. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Aug. 4.

Molina, Loida E., Bridgeport. Grantor: Sergio A. Molina, Bridgeport. Property: 80 Greenwood St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 18.

Alexander, Angela G. and John Patrick Shay, Newtown. Seller: David F. Hughes and David A. Hughes, Newtown. Property: 77 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $318,000. Filed Aug. 10.

Montrose, Sheila Valerie, Weston. Grantor: Stuart Montrose, Weston. Property: 108 Valley Forge Road, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 7.

Anderson, Shaun M., Bethel. Seller: Edward P. Stevenson, Bethel. Property: 89 Payne Road, Bethel. Amount: $255,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 1831-1833 Central Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 18.

Appelman, Laura and Michael S. Lubell, Norwalk. Seller: Eric Schwartz and Erica Schwartz, Weston. Property: 36 Davis Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Aug. 7.

O’Neill, Celine and Paul H. O’Neill Jr., Sewickley, Pa. Grantor: Cider Mill Turtleback Construction LLC, Pittsburgh, Pa. Property: Parcel A, Map 3572, Wilton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Aug. 20.

Aria, Bernardo J., Norwalk. Seller: Gale Laskowski, Beacon Falls. Property: 2069 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $155,000. Filed Aug. 11.

O’Neill, Celine and Paul H. O’Neill Jr., Sewickley, Pa. Grantor: Cider Mill Construction LLC, Pittsburgh, Pa. Property: 48 Sachem Road, Weston. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 20. Ruhe, Laura C., Darien. Grantor: Jeffrey R. Ruhe and Laura C. Ruhe, Darien. Property: 343 Hollow Ridge Road, Darien. Amount: $10. Filed Aug. 14. Sayaphet, Patrice Novel and Adrian Sayaphet, Bridgeport. Grantor: Khanthaly Sayaphet and Roselyn Sayaphet, Bridgeport. Property: 170 Rocton Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 20. Schaper, James Clark, Weston. Grantor: Adele Schaper, Weston. Property: 1 Merry Lane, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Aug. 14. Sherwood, Thomas A., Easton. Grantor: Albert D. S. Sherwood Jr., Easton. Property: 355 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Amount: $100,000. Filed Aug. 11. Sherwood, Thomas A., Easton. Grantor: Thomas A. Sherwood, Easton. Property: 355 Sport Hill Road, Easton. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 11.

Astle, Monica and Geoffrey Astle, Norwalk. Seller: Jonathan Quick and Dana A. Quick, Norwalk. Property: 4 Guild Drive, New Canaan. Amount: $624,000. Filed July 14. Bernsohn, Elizabeth and Randall Bernsohn, Weston. Seller: Kenneth Joseph Ehrli Hyatt and Nancy C. Hyatt, Weston. Property: 18 Homeward Lane, Plot C, Weston. Amount: $1 million. Filed Aug. 4. Bhola, Seodat, Bridgeport. Seller: Rima Abodar, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 95 of Hallock St., Bridgeport. Amount: $180,000. Filed Aug. 17. Bonney-Gee, Michele and Milton M. Montaque II, Bridgeport. Seller: Carmen Perez Dickson, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 35, Platt St., Bridgeport. Amount: $110,000. Filed Aug. 18. Bopp, Stefania I. and Michael I. Bopp, New Canaan. Seller: Sam B. Marcus Jr. and Juliet C. Marcus, New Canaan. Property: 276 White Shade Road, New Canaan. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed July 13. Brentano, Yuing He, Weston. Seller: Ian Paul Roche and Sara Roche, Weston. Property: 11 Walker Lane, Weston. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 13.

Brito, Manuel and David Brito, Newark, Del. Seller: Robert Greenwald and Nancy B. Marzulli, Trumbull. Property: 2625 Park Ave., Unit 5G, Bridgeport. Amount: $55,000. Filed Aug. 12. Calle, Hugo, Bridgeport. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 72 Revere St., Bridgeport. Amount: $69,900. Filed Aug. 18. Campbell, Nicholas, Norwalk. Seller: Joseph Ratick, Bridgeport. Property: 90 Pleasantview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $83,740. Filed Aug. 17. Capablo, Amy L. and Christopher M. Capalbo, Wilton. Seller: Mark J. Kennedy and Carol A. Kennedy, Sarasota, Fla. Property: Lot 2, Map 2753, Wilton. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 4. Droszczak, Robert, Darien. Seller: Melissa P. Heard, Newtown. Property: 8 Mountain Laurel Lane, Newtown. Amount: $367,500. Filed Aug. 11. Dryfoos, Theresa and Robert Dryfoos, Rhinebeck, N.Y. Seller: Jelliff Mill Falls LLC, New Canaan. Property: Unit 6 of Betty Weed House, New Canaan. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed July 13. Dunst, Christine and Cary Dunst, Booklyn, N.Y. Seller: Kassandra J. Strassmore, Weston. Property: Lot 2, Map 2364, Weston. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed July 27. Elgin, Ellen L. and Thomas W. Elgin, Darien. Seller: James M. Ballentine III and Jean L. Ballentine, Darien. Property: Parcel B, Map 4172, Darien. Amount: $4.1 million. Filed Aug. 18. Epdergraff, Christine E., Atlanta, Ga. Seller: Jaclyn Ann Malyszka and Paul Malyszka, Newtown. Property: 10 Lazybrook Road, Newtown. Amount: $500,000. Filed Aug. 20. Faley, Eileen M. and John J. Faley, New Canaan. Seller: Eileen M. Faley, New Canaan. Property: 36 Southwood Drive, New Canaan. Amount: $10. Filed July 15. Forte, Bruno, Bridgeport. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 1060 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $72,151. Filed Aug. 17. Gaffney, Stacey A. and John J. Gaffney, Bethel. Seller: Jeff Baron, Newtown. Property: 4 Sunny Acre Road, Bethel. Amount: $248,000. Filed Aug. 20. Gambino, John D., Fairfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: Unit 5 of Cartright Towers Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $22,400. Filed Aug. 11. Garcia, Manuel Vega, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 433435 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $61,300. Filed Aug. 13.

FIGURES Gentile, Lisa, Easton. Seller: Richard E. Dufour and Lan Wah Lee, Fairfield. Property: 74 Bywatyr Lane, Unit 18C, Bridgeport. Amount: $331,328. Filed Aug. 19.

Higgins, Kelly A., Easton. Seller: Mary Ellen Peloso and Larry A. Holtgrewe, Beverly, Mass. Property: Lot 4, Map 1082, Easton. Amount: $545,000. Filed Aug. 6.

Gillen, Geraldine, Harrison, N.Y. Seller: Jonathan K. Higgins, Bridgeport. Property: 15 Little Rock Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $145,000. Filed Aug. 17.

Holland, Philippa A., Darien. Seller: Christopher Richards and Serene A. Richards, Darien. Property: 11 Echo Drive, Darien. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Aug. 14.

Godejohn, Barbara and Daniel Godejohn, Milford. Seller: Kenneth C. Keating and Sandra E. Keating, Oxford. Property: 63 Algonquin Trail, Newtown. Amount: $113,000. Filed Aug. 10.

Howard, Martin W., Wilton. Seller: Emma G. Sutherland, UK. Property: 52 Old Highway, Wilton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Aug. 18.

Golterman, Linda and Jeffry Golterman, Wilton. Seller: Christopher Palmer and Erin Palmer, Wilton. Property: Unit 2 of Wilton Hunt Condominium, Wilton. Amount: $805,000. Filed Aug. 18. Grace, Christina and Daniel Grace, Bethel. Seller: Paul M. Peterson and Susan H. Strunk Pearson, Bethel. Property: 44 Wolfpits Road, Bethel. Amount: $375,000. Filed Aug. 17. Gronowetter, Julia and Neil Gronowetter, Booklyn, N.Y. Seller: William W. Firman and Georgia P. Firman, Weston. Property: 159 Steeple Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $640,000. Filed Aug. 3. Grosso, Gwen, Danbury. Seller: Michael A. Losito Jr., Bethel. Property: 32 Chimney Drive, Bethel. Amount: $357,000. Filed Aug. 19. Gurbner, Douglas D., Norwalk. Seller: Timothy J. Donovan and Eve Donovan, Wilton. Property: Lot 3, Map 1551, Wilton. Amount: $900,000. Filed Aug. 7. Gutierrrez, Ismael, Bridgeport. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Manchester, N.H. Property: 277 Summerfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $70,000. Filed Aug. 11. Hakim, Dorith, Norwalk. Seller: Michael M. Sturgis and Nancy Sturgis, Weston. Property: 37 Alwyn Lane, Weston. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 18. Hastings, Louise P., Weston. Seller: Peter T. Catucci and Susan E. Catucci, Weston. Property: 158 Godfrey Road East, Weston. Amount: $590,000. Filed July 29. Hatchett, Dina E., Stratford. Seller: Ana J. Bonilla and Pasqual Bonilla, Bridgeport. Property: Lots 7 and 8, Park Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $189,900. Filed Aug. 17. Hauser, Jessica and Kelley C. Hauser, Newtown, Mass. Seller: Donald J. Whelley and Eileen G. Whelley, Wilton. Property: 134 Cedar Road, Wilton. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Aug. 20. Herke, Dora and Janos Herke, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 201 Harral Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $52,000. Filed Aug. 19.

Ibrahim, Nicole L. and Zahir M. Ibrahim, Weston. Seller: Emily Shapira Goldin, Weston. Property: 20 Twin Walls Lane, Weston. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed July 29. Jackson, Stella and Leslie A. Stewart, Bridgeport. Seller: Andrzej Godlewski, Bridgeport. Property: 311 Remington St., Bridgeport. Amount: $59,000. Filed Aug. 17. Johnson, Tom, Guilford. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 495-497 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $58,000. Filed Aug. 13. Kessinger, Lili and William Kessinger, Weston. Seller: Eleanor Fraser, Weston. Property: 30 Rogues Ridge, Weston. Amount: $557,500. Filed Aug. 20. Khalifa, Wafaas and Adel Kamel, Odessa, Fla. Seller: Bethelwoods LLC, Bethel. Property: 20 Forest Way, Unit 10, Bethel. Amount: $535,000. Filed Aug. 12. Kohr, Lauren and Benjamin Kohr, Westport. Seller: Jeremy Wegner and Angie Smolka Wegner, Weston. Property: 32 Tobacco Road, Weston. Amount: $810,000. Filed Aug. 4. Latham, Deborah A. and Roy J. Latham, Easton. Seller: Matthew Miksa and Kelly Miksa, Easton. Property: 81 Flat Rock Road, Easton. Amount: $800,000. Filed July 28. Lindstrom, Stacey and Zachary Lewis, Danbury. Seller: Hank Nhep and Stephanie Nhep, Bethel. Property: 4 Clearview Ave., Bethel. Amount: $415,000. Filed Aug. 11. Linnane, Patricia, Michael F. Linnane Jr. and Matthew N. Linnane, Fairfield. Seller: Michael C. Solimene and Pilar Solimene, Easton. Property: 101 Burr St., Easton. Amount: $637,500. Filed July 31.

Marsillio, David Paul, Fairfield. Seller: John T. Cleary, Bridgeport. Property: 46 Waller Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $247,500. Filed Aug. 11. Matturo, Jana L., Wilton. Seller: Sean P. Lenahan, Wilton. Property: Unit 65 of Village Walk Condominium, Wilton. Amount: $230,000. Filed Aug. 14. McClure, Melissa and Patrick McCabe, Easton. Seller: Regina Sweeney, Easton. Property: 106 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Amount: $600,000. Filed Aug. 14. Medeiros, Kelly S. and Richard J. Medeiros, Easton. Seller: Astoria Federal Savings and Loan Association. Property: 8 Canterbury Lane, Easton. Amount: $625,000. Filed Aug. 6. Saxton, Alice A. and Boyd E. Saxton Jr., Newtown. Seller: Jay Montanari, Ridgefield. Property: 101 Lakeview Terrace, Newtown. Amount: $9,800. Filed Aug. 14. Scheler, Hilary North and John Carl Sheler, Stamford. Seller: RBS Development LLC, New Canaan. Property: Segment K, Map 7614, New Canaan. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed July 20. Schirmer, Joseph, Bethel. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 14 Deepwood Drive, Bethel. Amount: $140,000. Filed Aug. 17. Scott, Audrey D., Kathleen Scott Bell and Brian Scott, Norwalk. Seller: Gregory L. Hall and Heather M. Hall, Newtown. Property: 40 Hundred Acres Road, Newtown. Amount: $425,000. Filed Aug. 20. Sems, Paulette J., Bridgeport. Seller: Gabriel Fontanez and Ana M. Fontanez, Ocala, Fla. Property: 45 Oakview Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $55,000. Filed Aug. 13. Serock, Rita and Mark Serock, Darien. Seller: Robert Lyman Tibbals and Elizabeth A. Tibbals, Darien. Property: Lot 35, Map 331, Darien. Amount: $830,000. Filed Aug. 13. Sherwood, Christine M. and Thomas A. Sherwood, Easton. Seller: Thomas A. Sherwood, Easton. Property: 333 Sport Hill Road, Easton. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 11. Sherwood, Thomas A., Easton. Seller: Justus E. Sherwood, Edgewater, Fla. Property: 355 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Amount: $900,000. Filed Aug. 11.

Louis, Astrid Jean, Bridgeport. Seller: First Stone Ridge Cooperative Corp., Bridgeport. Property: 47 Stone Ridge Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $24,000. Filed Aug. 20.

Shouvlin, Meghann C. and Patrick K. Shouvlin, Milford. Seller: Arthur Blume and Susen S. Blume, Newtown. Property: 20 Rock Ridge Road, Newtown. Amount: $460,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Mamidala, Amith R. and Samira Vedantam, Danbury. Seller: Linda Artis, Wilton. Property: Unit 62-C of Grumman Hill Village, Wilton. Amount: $665,000. Filed Aug. 21.

Sicsico, Frank Gary, Bridgeport. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Bridgeport. Property: 197 Virginia Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $50,700. Filed Aug. 18.

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FIGURES

Silver-Thompson, Patricia E. and Rory J. Thompson, Newtown. Seller: Raj K. Dhawan and Gita Dhawan, Jupiter, Fla. Property: 5 Nelson Lane, Newtown. Amount: $317,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Tomasulo, Randi D., Wilton. Seller: Jeffrey P. Hochdorf and Alice T. Hochdorf, Wilton. Property: Lot 6, Map 4388, Wilton. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 18.

Banerjee, Sumanta, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 23 Soundview Farm Road, Weston. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 4.

Rothman, Howard, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 145 Griffin Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 18.

Doorly, David, Bethel. $800 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 18 Putnam Park Road, Bethel. Filed Aug. 13.

SIL-WEL 8 LLC, New Canaan. Seller: William P. Osterndorf, New Canaan. Property: Dabney Road, Map 1570, New Canaan. Amount: $775,000. Filed July 20.

Toscano, Lisa and Vincent Toscano, Greenwich. Seller: James P. MacNicholl, Bethel. Property: 27 Nashville Road Extension, Bethel. Amount: $490,000. Filed Aug. 17.

Brice, Suzie, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 199-201 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 13.

Toro, Daiana, et al. Creditor: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 800 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 12.

Ferreira, Celso, Bethel. $23,759 in favor of FIA Card Services NA, Newark, Del., by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 13 Reservoir Ave., Bethel. Filed Aug. 13.

Simoes, Lisa and Manuel Simoes Jr., Newtown. Seller: Anthony Caraluzzi and Debra Caraluzzi, Bethel. Property: 154 Old Halweyville Road, Bethel. Amount: $359,000. Filed Aug. 20.

Velasquez, Albert Junior and Albert Velasquez, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Elevation Equities Inc., Hewlett, N.Y. Property: 94-100 Grandview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $170,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Camach, Rafael A., et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Beaverton, Ore. Property: 25 Forest Road, Weston. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 17.

Simons, Victoria and Ryan Cornish, Bethel. Seller: TK Build LLC, Easton. Property: 21 Good Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $470,000. Filed Aug. 13.

Viera, Oscar Morales, Bridgeport. Seller: Irineu Portella, Bridgeport. Property: 121-123 Milne, Bridgeport. Amount: $160,000. Filed Aug. 11.

Day, Georgia, et al. Creditor: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 3300 Park Ave., Unit 3, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 18.

Singh, Ritu and Harinder Singh, Stamford. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Weston. Property: 269 Newtown Turnpike, Weston. Amount: $540,000. Filed July 27.

Wade, Melissa and Thomas Wade, Milford. Seller: Elizabeth L. Maher, Easton. Property: 53 Sport Hill Parkway, Easton. Amount: $620,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Lauture, Willy, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 2996 Madison Ave., Unit B, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 12.

Sire, Henry, Redding. Seller: Joseph J. Evagash and Mary E. Perreault, Newtown. Property: Lot 2, Map 7149, Newtown. Amount: $394,000. Filed Aug. 17.

Wilhelm Darien LLC, Greenwich. Seller: David P. Bodach and Martha Bodach, Barre, Vt. Property: Lot 5, Map 1287, Darien. Amount: $805,000. Filed Aug. 20.

Lopez, Elizabeth D., et al. Creditor: Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Property: 2080 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 10.

Smith Jr., Mark R., Bethel. Seller: Kathryn M. Prete, Bethel. Property: 19 Whitlock Ave., Bethel. Amount: $228,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Wozniak, Danielle F. and Jeffrey C. Bendremer, Cumberland, Maine. Seller: Martin W. Howard, Wilton. Property: 52 Old Highway, Wilton. Amount: $730,000. Filed Aug. 18.

Marin, Fabian, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 600 Palmetto Road, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 11.

Steitz, Susan M. and John M. Steitz, Wilton. Seller: 131 Olmstead Hill Associates LLC, Redding. Property: Section 4, Map 5709, Wilton. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Aug. 5. Stenman, Michael and Shari Chetcuti, Norwalk. Seller: Mark A. Mihelic and Amanda L. Mihelic, Weston. Property: 9 Merry Lane, Weston. Amount: $734,400. Filed Aug. 7. Taylor, Chris, Bridgeport. Seller: Bank of America NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 27 Fourth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $37,000. Filed Aug. 12. Terzian, Bryan, Bethel. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 2 Huntington Court, Unit 48, Bethel. Amount: $144,300. Filed Aug. 11. Thieme, Lukasz H., Weston. Seller: Valerie Ann Leff, Westport. Property: 9 November Trail, Weston. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Aug. 3. Tiberio, Mary E. and Domenick Tibeiro, Newtown. Seller: Franc Homestead Trust, New Milford. Property: Hawleyville Road, Newtown. Amount: $125,000. Filed Aug. 12. Tobin, Karen and James Tobin, Darien. Seller: Matthew Kupersmith and Jodi Kupersmith, New Canaan. Property: Parcels B and C, Map 1499, Darien. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Aug. 17.

Wright, Barbara Guy and C. Craig Wright, New Canaan. Seller: Barbara Guy Wright and C. Craig Wright, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 89, Map 5470, New Canaan. Amount: $1 million. Filed July 13. Yeung, Shing, Bridgeport. Seller: Shellion Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 438 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $125,000. Filed Aug. 12. Zalaznick, Judith R. and Matthew Zalaznick, Bethel. Seller: Leonard V. Summa, Bethel. Property: 11 Heathstone Drive, Bethel. Amount: $335,000. Filed Aug. 14. Zamparelli, Allison C. and Justin M. Zamparelli, Yardley, Pa. Seller: Greenwich Builders LLC, Danbury. Property: Mountain Road, Wilton. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Aug. 18.

FORECLOSURES Allison, Michael L., et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 49-51 Carlton Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 18. Baldwin, Stuart, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 291 Madison Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 11.

Medina, Sergio, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 3527 Main St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 18. Milazzo, Elena, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 2625 Park Ave., Unit 5B, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 11. Nichols, Peter, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 1000-1002 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 17. O’Connell, Edward Michael, et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Tempe, Fla. Property: 365 Griffin Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 11. Padin, Sixto, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 126 Robert St., Unit 1, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 11. Perchuk, Neal M., et al. Creditor: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 10 Rowledge Pond Road, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 18. Piburo Inc., et al. Creditor: Bankwell Financial Group Inc., Wilton. Property: 159 Cannon Road, Wilton. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 20. Rayho, Dennis L., et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 629-635 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 11.

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Vazquez, Birnani, et al. Creditor: Pension Services LLC. Property: 65 Agnes St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 18. Ventura, Delphin R., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 35 Powell Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 11. Williams, Sirraam M., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 273 Amsterdam Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 18.

Irizarry, Maryann, Bridgeport. $5,577 in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 130 Trelane Drive, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 18. Malik, Asif, Easton. $1,697 in favor of Endodontic Associates PC, Milford, by Abraham M. Hoffmann, Trumbull. Property: 82 Rock House Road, Easton. Filed Aug. 3.

JUDGMENTS

Mcadoo, Jack, Bridgeport. $586 in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 139 Sequoia Road, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 13.

Allie, Serena A., Bethel. $2,597 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 605 Lexington Blvd., Bethel. Filed Aug. 13.

Myers, Dorothy, Bridgeport. $1,559 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 25 Herkimer St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 13.

Baer, Robert, New Canaan. $3,370 in favor of New England Oil Company LLC, Greenwich, by Dina Urso, Greenwich. Property: 438 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan. Filed July 16.

O’Hanlon, Michael A., West Palm Beach, Fla. $25,000 in favor of Damon Futterman, New York, N.Y., by Palumbo & DeLaura LLC, New Haven. Property: Lot 74, Midland St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 11.

Barry, Robert John, Bridgeport. $292 in favor of Connecticut Health Group PC, Branford, by Eric H. Opin, Milford. Property: 1413 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 13. Budwah, Roan, Bridgeport. $773 in favor of Advanced Radiology Consultants LLC, Trumbull, by Nathanson Cipriano and Gambardella PC, Hamden. Property: 329 Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 11.

Ortiz, Michael, Bridgeport. $3,532 in favor of Liberty Point Corp., Scottsdale, Ariz., by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 55 Palmer St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 13. Pineda, Camilo, Bridgeport. $1,994 in favor of Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 2099 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 18.

Cizik Jr., Michael, Bridgeport. $11,177 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 164 Jourmire Road, Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 13.

Pinto, Andrea and Paul Pinto, Easton. $50,000 in favor of David Rubin, Stamford, by Andrew J. Soltes Jr., Stamford. Property: 12 The Circle, Easton. Filed Aug. 7.

Clark, Peggy, Bridgeport. $1,913 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 111 Yacht St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 13.

Rivera, Mercedes and Anibal Cruz, Bridgeport. $3,696 in favor of Sikorsky Financial Credit Union Inc., Stratford, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 482 Westfield Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 18.

Delacruz, Carmen, Bridgeport. $2,838 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 81 Seeley St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 13.

Soderquist, Christian J., Newtown. $6,760 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 7 Oak Drive, Newtown. Filed Aug. 11.

Digsby, Olga L., Bridgeport. $1,060 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Livonia, Mich., by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 350 Remington St., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 18.

Sposato, Neydra Carolina, Bethel. $999 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 9 Benedict Road, Bethel. Filed Aug. 20.

Underhill, Kirby, Bethel. $1,092 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 11 Cindy Lane, Bethel. Filed Aug. 17. Vitale, Vicki Brideau, Bridgeport. $4,950 in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates PC, Enfield. Property: 3235 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Aug. 11.

LEASES Consumer Petroleum of Connecticut Inc., by Christine A. Hogan. Landlord: Doris Dayton, Newtown. Property: 67 Church Hill Road, Newtown. Term: 16 years. Filed Aug. 12. NGM Inc., by Nicholas Macol. Landlord: Mountain Grove LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 160 Holland Ave., Bridgeport. Term: 4 years, commenced August 15, 2015. Filed Aug. 19. Taylor, Chris, by self. Landlord: Camp Capital LLC. Property: 27 Fourth St., Bridgeport. Term: 47 years, commenced August 6, 2015. Filed Aug. 12.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Basak-Smith, Madhumita and David I. Basak-Smith, 5 April Drive, Easton. $22,692, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 11. Bower, Kimberly and Michael Bower, 13 Fairmead Road, Darien. $30,739, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 18. Classic Car Care LLC, 397 N. Washington Ave., Bridgeport. $13,285, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 13. Demers Jr., Joseph, 43 Bears Hill Road, Newtown. $31,339, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 14. G Garate-Konstantinovi, 14 Powder Horn Hill Road, Wilton. $30,934, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 12. Graetz, Susan and Kevin Graetz, 159 Weed St., New Canaan. $216,477, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15. Greene, Debra and Andrew Barer, 8 Hayes St., Easton. $3,954, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 4. Grifffin Jr., Peter B., 94 Indian Rock Road, New Canaan. $111,256, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15. Hane, Madelaine S., 56 Sunrise Ave., New Canaan. $31,803, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15.

FACTS James, Eva O., 286 Brooks St., Bridgeport. $62,240, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 18. Masri, Dory and Nabil Masri, 15 Green Farms Road, Easton. $38,083, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 11. McIntyre, Janine E., 29 Greenbriar Lane, Newtown. $8,511, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 11. Mills, Maria E., 477 Hawley Ave., Bridgeport. $32,754, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 18. Pescatore, Jill and Michael Pescatore, 229 Woodridge Circle, New Canaan. $102,627, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15. Piccarillo, Michael S., 49 Elmsford Road, Bridgeport. $25,606, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 18. Praino, Ann Maria and Arthur Praino, 15 Old Farm Hill Road, Newtown. $14,690, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 17. R Pierce Onthank, 20 Nod Hill Road, Wilton. $454,832, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 3. Schneider, Melissa A. and Greg W. Schneider, 31 Oak St., New Canaan. $72,310, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15. Scholaster, Kamil, 544 Oenoke Road, New Canaan. $18,568, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15. Waller, Ilethia, 215 Edgemoore Road, Apt. E, Bridgeport. $10,810, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 18. Zupcoe, Robert, 5 Ferris Road, Newtown. $6,147, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 14.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Anthony Nazzaro Estate, P.O. Box 411, Bethel. $355,299, estate taxes. Filed Aug. 19. Darien Auto Body Inc., 159 West Ave., Darien. $23,033, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 18. Healy, Kim and John McCreight, 153 East Ave., New Canaan. $33,040, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15. Kilbourn, Elaine D. and Joseph A. Kilbourn, 48 Urban St., New Canaan. $23,794, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15. Kilbourn, Elaine D. and Joseph A. Kilbourn, 48 Urban St., New Canaan. $19,094, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15.

Kilbourn, Elaine D. and Joseph A. Kilbourn, 48 Urban St., New Canaan. $247,054, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15. Lynch, Gayle A. and Peter F. Lynch, 35 Millport Ave., New Canaan. $6,636, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 15. Mascher, Alice V., 75 Marlin Road, Newtown. $49,030, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 14. Principe, Mary F., 455 Hoyt St., Darien. $10,051, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 18. Quinto, Vincent, 4 Daniels Farm Road, Unit 362, Bridgeport. $82,582, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 13. Sugar Hill LLC, 153 Sugar St., Newtown. $22,892, failure to filed correct information returns and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 17.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED 9 Aspetuck Lane, Weston. Filed by Dominici and Broder LLC, Norwalk, by Ronald Dominici. Property: 9 Aspetuck Lane, Weston. Amount: $60,000. Filed July 31. ASML US Inc., Wilton. Filed by Engineered Building Products Inc., Bloomfield, by Charles I. Miller, West Hartford. Property: 77 Danbury Road, Wilton. Amount: $165,543. Filed Aug. 19. Simonson, Barbara and Eric Simonson, Darien. Filed by Gaines Construciton Co. Inc., Fairfield, by Raymond Gaines Sr. Property: 362 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien. Amount: $48,234. Filed Aug. 18. Summit Properties Group LLC, Newtown. Filed by R. Mastroni Development LLC, by Robert Mastron. Property: 146 S. Main St., Newtown. Amount: $58,000. Filed Aug. 20.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Cimino, Heather and Thomas Cimino, New Canaan. Released by Waterford Builders, Stamford, by Paul Interlandi. Property: 56 Driftway Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $55,495. Filed July 20.

LIS PENDENS Acadia Contracting Group LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Gregory J. Sachs, Branford, for Atlas Residential & Commercial Services LLC. Property: 155 Davenport Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien. Filed Aug. 11.

Alexandro, Mendez, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 1019 Kossuth St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $99,000, dated August 2003. Filed Aug. 17. Allen, Hazel, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 257 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 11. Allison, Emily, et al., Newtown. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 38 Mohawk Trail, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $181,600, dated June 2006. Filed Aug. 10. Andrade, Piterson, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for CSAB Mortgage Backed Pass Through Certificates. Property: 74 Stratfield Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $217,000, dated May 2006. Filed Aug. 13. Bennett, Tamika A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for National Residential Assets Corp. Property: 107 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $125,600, dated August 2005. Filed Aug. 11. Campos, Sonia S. and Ricardo A. Campos, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Neff Companies LLC. Property: 54 Evers St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 20. Corona, Hector, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 350352 Charles St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $307,800, dated January 2007. Filed Aug. 13. Dawson, Pamela, et al., Weston. Filed by Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC, Norwalk, for Hudson City Savings Bank, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 440 Newtown Turnpike, Weston. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $513,500, dated September 2008. Filed Aug. 5. Ebanks, Colleen M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 117-119 Lorraine St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $312,000, dated June 2006. Filed Aug. 12.

FIGURES Fain, Michael, Weston. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 81 Blue Spruce Circle, Weston. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $552,500, dated November 2006. Filed Aug. 11.

Jones, Jacqi E., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 382 Fairview Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $210,532, dated February 2011. Filed Aug. 20.

Finnegan, Christopher J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 47B Enid St., Unit 8, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $92,800, dated November 2005. Filed Aug. 18.

Komah, Nagnouma, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Samowitz and Samowitz LLC, Fairfield, for 234-240 Brooks Street Condominium Association Inc. Property: 238 Brooks St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a real property lien and obtain possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 18.

Gleason, Steven W., et al., Newtown. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 4 Russett Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $480,000, dated November 2006. Filed Aug. 18. Grubel, Eliana, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Christiana Trust. Property: 69 Woodbrine Circle, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $247,000, dated February 2007. Filed Aug. 17. Haye, Mary A., Bridgeport. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for Selene Finance LP. Property: 45 Cornell St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $263,367, dated November 2011. Filed Aug. 17. Hernandez, Paul J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I., for Carrington Mortgage Services LLC. Property: 180-182 French St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $238,525, dated November 2004. Filed Aug. 19. Hood, Clarke B.R., et al., New Canaan. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 120 Mariomi Road, New Canaan. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $714,000, dated July 2003. Filed July 15. Hughes, Olivia Clark, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Earle Giovanniello, New Haven, for College Park Townhouse Association. Property: 281 Broad St., Unit 7, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 11. Hunter, Paulette, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Jackson Law Group LLC, Shelton, for Candlelight Terrace Association. Property: Unit 153 of Candlelight Terrace, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 18.

Langley, Ky M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 36 Alba Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 11. Lascala, Rose, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Abner Court Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 76-A Abner Court, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 11. Liggett, Ellen, et al., Bethel. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 61A Taylor Ave., Unit 14, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $193,840, dated November 2007. Filed Aug. 10. Loles, Kalliopi and Theodore Fotos, et al., Easton. Filed by Tiziana M. Scaccia, Norwalk, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 451 Judd St., Easton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $800,000, dated April 2000. Filed Aug. 13. Loya, Eric, et al., Bethel. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 23 Midway Drive, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $242,250, dated November 2004. Filed Aug. 10. Lunt, Michael R., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Park Royal of Bridgeport Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Unit 5-T of Park Royal Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 11. Mays Sr., Reginald C., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Christiana Trust. Property: 44 Redding Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $285,215, dated July 2008. Filed Aug. 11.

Mohammad, Shaheed, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Hudson City Savings Bank, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 2016 North St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $260,800, dated April 2007. Filed Aug. 13. Molnar, Scott, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 85-87 Lenox Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 20. Muhammad, Gina, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Bell Tower Common Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 75 Wheeler Ave., Unit G1, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 11. Nkwo, Wanda D. and Charles O. Nkwo, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Robinson & Cole LLP, Stamford, for Beechmont Condominium Association Inc. Property: 3260 Main St., Unit A108, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 20. O’Connell, Nancy and Thomas D. O’Connell, Wilton. Filed by Meyers, Piscitelli & Link LLP, Avon, for People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: Parcel A, Map 3927, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $250,000, dated October 2005. Filed Aug. 17. Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for MTAG Services LLC. Property: 55 Bunnell St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 12. Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 34-36 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 18. Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 164-166 Cedar Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 18. Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 798 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 18.

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FACTS Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 343-349 Carrol Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 18.

Teixeira, Virginia, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 121 George St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 20.

Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 61 Deforest Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 18.

The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 511 Berkshire Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a seweruse lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 20.

Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 477-479 Park St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 18. Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 407-409 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 18. Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 276-278 Carroll Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 18. Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the City of Bridgeport. Property: 211 Artic St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 18. Pizighelli, Anthony, et al., New Canaan. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 147 Fairview Ave., New Canaan. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated February 2006. Filed July 20. Russell, Sandra M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 56 Harriet St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed Aug. 20. Soto, Jonny D., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 108-110 Berkshire Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $142,500, dated February 2002. Filed Aug. 11.

Torres, Myrna I., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 106-108 Judson Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $117,000, dated March 2005. Filed Aug. 20. Tucker, Daryell E., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 106 Harlem Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $279,049, dated April 2009. Filed Aug. 18. Villegas, Joaquin, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 50 Oman St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $153,600, dated November 2004. Filed Aug. 11. Vinson, Johnny L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 932-934 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $171,000, dated March 2005. Filed Aug. 13. Williams, Annie, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 275 Texas Ave., Unit 107, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $108,000, dated March 2007. Filed Aug. 17. Williams, Marjorie, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 58 Mencel Circle, Unit C, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $123,500, dated October 2005. Filed Aug. 20.

MORTGAGES Consumer Petroleum of Connecticut Inc., Trumbull, by Christine A. Hogan. Lender: People’s United Bank, NA, Bridgeport. Property: 67 Church Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $2 million. Filed Aug. 12.

Day Street Develoment LLC, Stamford, by Albert Orlando. Lender: Shem Creek Darien Grove LLC, Wellesley, Mass. Property: Unit B of Day Street Commons, Darien. Amount: $3 million. Filed Aug. 18. Hansens Car Gallery LLC, Fairfield, by Bruce Minoff. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 2316 Fairfield Ave. and 53 Hanson Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Aug. 19. HLF Bridgeport 2008 LLC, Morristown, N.J., by Deborah H. Imperatore. Lender: Pascack Community Bank, Waldwick, N.J. Property: 1300-1306 State St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Aug. 19. Konig Real Estate 1 LLC, Westport, by Avigdore Dori Konig. Lender: B2R Finance LP, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 3250 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $990,000. Filed Aug. 20. MCDM LLC, Trumbull, by Maria C. Dias Martins. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 26 Dewhirst St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Aug. 11. Nutmeg Property Development Group LLC, Bethel, by Jonathan Gineo. Lender: RCN Capital Funding LLC, East South Windsor. Property: 9 Little Brook Road, Darien. Amount: $602,600. Filed Aug. 21.

FIGURES Budget Blinds of Greenwich, 14 Abbey Road, Darien 06820, c/o Bogdan Enterprises LLC. Filed Aug. 19.

Main St. Thrift Store, 2051 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Rosa E. Montenegro. Filed Aug. 20.

Charles W. McGarvie PT Consulting, 10 Wine Sap Run, Bethel 06801, c/o Charles W. McGarvie. Filed Aug. 17.

Majestic Cleaning Services LLC, 204 Judson Place, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Marius Maye. Filed Aug. 14.

Coco & Grace, 1020 Boston Post Road, Darien 06820, c/o Coco & Gracie LLC. Filed July 29.

Majestic Cleaning, 204 Judson Place, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Marius Maye. Filed Aug. 12.

Coco, 1020 Boston Post Road, Darien 06820, c/o Coco & Gracie LLC. Filed July 29.

Matsuri, 390 Boston Post Road, Darien 06820, c/o Matsu Grill Company LLC. Filed Aug. 12.

Daniels For Bridgeport, P.O. Box 5355, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Ted A. Meekins and David Daniels III. Filed Aug. 21.

McLaughlin’s Landscaping, 385 Ruth St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Robert McLaughlin. Filed Aug. 10.

Darien Domestic Abuse Partnership, 14 Brookside Court, Darien 06820, c/o First Congregational Church. Filed Aug. 12. Diamond Landscaping, 132 Woodland Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o Charlie Woodman and David Woodman. Filed Aug. 19. Dollar Plus Zone LLC, 2948 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Edner Lores. Filed Aug. 11.

Natural Landscaping LLC, 319 Benham Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Faustino Valencia. Filed Aug. 19. Ravago America LLC, 10 Westport Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Jeffrey Bittenbinder. Filed Aug. 19. Sang LLC, 287 Pasadena Place, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Audrey Mullagalyamora. Filed Aug. 21. Shack, 284 Tokeneke Road, Darien 06820, c/o Nice Tail CT. Filed Aug. 20.

Elite Homestead Home Improvements, 114 Rose St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Tommy McMichael Jr. Filed Aug. 21.

Silk Photography, 190 Godfrey Road, Weston 06883, c/o Georgian Silk. Filed July 8.

Gates Restaurant, 10 Forest St., New Canaan 06840, c/o John W. Luther III. Filed Aug. 13.

Soto Cleaning House, 624 Lincoln Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Danitza Rodriguez. Filed Aug. 19.

Gerrian T. Genus, 165 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Gerriam Genus. Filed Aug. 12.

Sunshine Publishing, 25 Cartright St., Penthouse C, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Anty Piascik. Filed Aug. 20.

“Nothin’ But Wingz, 1292 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Michael Younger. Filed Aug. 17.

Honestly You, 1056 Silvermine Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o Maureen Mayer. Filed July 27.

Sweet N Salado, 281 Greenwood Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o James Gay. Filed Aug. 17.

Amanda’s Green Leaf, 45 Gem Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Amanda K. Braga. Filed Aug. 11.

Jorge Vazquez Home Remodeling & Handyman Service, 315 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Jorge L. Vazquez Jr. Filed Aug. 14.

Top Pick Advertising, 204 Summer St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Andrea Weber and Luis Paulo Maia Dantas. Filed July 28.

Lex Home Improvement, 10 Whipoorwill Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Elaine Fotinopoulos. Filed Aug. 14.

United 5 10 Hardware Store LLC, 964 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Esmeralda Montenegro. Filed Aug. 20.

Live Your Dreams LLC, 31 Alwyn Lane, Weston 06883, c/o Ruchin Kansal. Filed July 6.

United 5 10 Hardware Store LLC, 964 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Vilma Mondragon. Filed Aug. 20.

Aunt Viv’s Home Style Cooking LLC, 257 Evens St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Robert Bridges and Sarah Bridges. Filed Aug. 12.

M & A Home Services LLC, 93 Alice, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Aline Fernandes. Filed Aug. 18.

Wellness Norwalk Inc., 70 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Peter B. Daugavietis. Filed Aug. 4.

Brian Lewis Consulting + Events, 297 Nod Hill Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Brian Lewis. Filed Aug. 7.

Magic Nails, 2622 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Sophang Le. Filed Aug. 10.

Will Duff 2015, 211 Greenwood Ave., 2-2, Bethel 06801, c/o John J. Kelly. Filed Aug. 14.

Bridgeport Back to School Bash, 225 Indian Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Nicasius Felix. Filed Aug. 13.

Magic Nails, 2622 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Vy Hung Le. Filed Aug. 10.

Zack Painting LLC, 251 Queen St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Zagueu Santos. Filed Aug. 11.

Brookside Dermatology Associates, 4639 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Jeremy Moss. Filed Aug. 12.

Main St. Thrift Store, 2051 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Onesima Almanzar. Filed Aug. 20.

Oak Street Design & Construction Inc., Newtown, by Christopher M. Haggerty. Lender: Landmark Homes Inc., Fairfield. Property: 15 Tauton Lane, Newtown. Amount: $417,000. Filed Aug. 13.

NEW BUSINESSES

Andrea Chalon Photography, 102 Mead St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Andrea Chalon. Filed Aug. 11. Artists At Grove Street Plaza, 32 Hilton St., Darien 06820, c/o Miki Nobuko. Filed Aug. 14.

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PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Alternate game-like multilevel authentication. Patent no. 9,122,850 issued to Francis Kapo Tse, Rochester, N.Y.; Zahra Langford, Rochester, N.Y.; Jennifer Watts-Englert, Pittsford, N.Y.; Catherine McCorkindale, Fairport, N.Y.; David Russell Vandervort, Walworth, N.Y.; and Mary Ann Sprague, Macedon, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Applicator dispensing head. Patent no. D737,143 issued to James Brown, Armonk, N.Y. Assigned to Biomed Packaging Systems Inc., Norwalk. Inside corner pull elbow fitting. Patent no. D737,783 issued to Lawrence J. Smith, Stamford. Assigned to Bridgeport Fittings Inc., Stratford. Mechanical mixing processes. Patent no. 9,120,903 issued to Jin Wu, Pittsford, N.Y.; Kyle B. Tallman, Perry, N.Y.; Qi Ying Li, Ontario, Calif.; and Lin Ma, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for reducing residual toner in a rotating container. Patent no. 9,122,201 issued to Paul M. Wegman, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system for automatically detecting multi-object anomalies utilizing joint sparse reconstruction model. Patent no. 9,122,932 issued to Raja Bala, Pittsford, N.Y.; Zhigang Fan, Webster, N.Y.; Aaron Burry, Ontario, N.Y.; Vishal Monga, State College, Pa.; and Xuan Mo, State College, Pa. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system for managing surveys. Patent no. 9,123,254 issued to Venkata B. Chivukula, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Methods and systems for character segmentation in automated license plate recognition applications. Patent no. 9,122,953 issued to Claude S. Fillion, Rochester, N.Y.; Aaron Michael Burry, Ontario, N.Y.; and Vladimir Kozitsky, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Methods and systems for detecting patch panel ports from an image in which some ports are obscured. Patent no. 9,123,111 issued to Zhigang Fan, Webster, N.Y.; Subarna Ghosh, Williamsville, N.Y.; and Hengzhou Ding, San Diego, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System for providing document services using a coupon with a coupon-scanning device. Patent no. 9,123,047 issued to Robert B. Wilkie, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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Report: Hope for Connecticut Manufacturing

anufacturing employment in Connecticut declined slightly over the past year, but at a slower rate than in previous years, reports the 2016 Connecticut Manufacturers Register, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc.

According to data collected by MNI, Connecticut manufacturers lost 917 industrial jobs from June 2014 to June 2015, or about a half percent. MNI reports Connecticut is now home to 5,042 manufacturers employing 205,523 workers. Employment in the state’s industrial sector fell 3.7% over the past five years, according to MNI data. “Connecticut still struggles with high business costs and is especially vulnerable to the loss of defense contracts, and this continues to affect the state’s industrial sector,” says Tom Dubin, President of the Evanston, IL-based publishing company, which has been surveying industry since 1912. “However, with a highly educated workforce and abundance of capital drawing more innovative companies to the state, this year’s minimal loss could actually be the beginning of a turnaround.” Declines were spread out across most sectors, reports MNI, and included furniture/fixtures, down 9%; printing/publishing, down

6.9%; rubber/plastics, down 5.7%; stone/clay/glass, down 3.5%; and industrial machinery, down 1%. The report also mentioned some bright spots for Connecticut manufacturing included the opening of GE Industrial Solutions’ Advanced Manufacturing Lab in Plainville, and the expansions of Leipold Inc. in Windsor and FuelCell Energy in Torrington. In addition, new legislation allowing marijuana processing in the state has prompted the opening of several new operations, including Theraplant, Curaleaf, and Advanced Grow Labs. Growth in the transportation equipment sector was one of the bright spots from this year’s survey, with jobs in that industry up 2.3%. The transportation equipment industry ranks as Connecticut’s largest manufacturing sector by number of jobs, employing 35,155. Additional gains were recorded in medical instruments and electronics, both up 1.7%. MNI’s city data shows Stratford ranks first in the state for manufacturing employment, with 9,093 jobs, down 2.7%. Jobs fell 1.2% in second-ranked Bristol, and 1% in third-ranked North Haven.  Read more at cbia.com

Employers Reveal Biggest Resume Blunders erhaps it is the desire to stand out that compels some job seekers to include some unnecessary, inappropriate, or downright untrue information on their resumes, which hiring managers regard as a job seeker faux pas. In a new survey, CareerBuilder asked hiring managers to name the biggest blunders they have caught on resumes— from innocent gaffes to obvious lies. The national online survey was conducted on behalf of CareerBuilder by Harris Poll between May 14 and June 3, 2015, and included more than 2,000 full-time, U.S. hiring and human resources managers across industries and company sizes. Job seekers may also be beefing up their resumes to compensate for not meeting all of the requirements listed in the job posting. Their fears, however, may be unfounded. According to the survey, 42% of employers would consider a candidate who met only three out of five key qualifications for a specific role. For the survey, hiring managers gave the following real-life examples of blunders they have caught on resumes:  Applicant claimed to be a former CEO of the company to which they were applying.  Applicant claimed to be fluent in two languages, one of which was pig Latin.  Applicant wrote “whorehouse” instead of “warehouse” when listing work history.  Applicant’s personal website linked to a porn site.

ames Baxter, Senior Vice President Development, U.S., at Boehringer Ingelheim, delivers the keynote address at our annual fall economic event. Hear about the challenges and opportunities for Connecticut’s biopharma industry and get fresh insights from leading economists and workforce development specialists on:  What’s driving (and deflecting) business investment in Connecticut

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 Applicant introduced himself [in the cover letter] by saying “Hey you.”  Applicant vying for a customer service position gave “didn’t like dealing with angry customers” as the reason for leaving her last job.  User name of applicant’s email address was “2poopy4mypants.”  Applicant claimed to be a Nobel Prize winner.  Applicant claimed to have worked in a jail where he was really serving time.  Applicant who claimed to be HVAC certified later asked the hiring manager what “HVAC” meant.

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 Applicant said to have gotten fired “on accident.”  Applicant claimed to have attended a college that didn’t exist.  Applicant for a driver position claimed to have 10 years of experience but had only had a driver’s license for four years.  Applicant listed as a reference an employer from whom they had embezzled money and had an arrest warrant out for the applicant.  Applicant’s stated job history had him in three different companies and three different cities simultaneously.