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FCBJ this week lOVe OF JOB An appeal for the best workplaces to stand and be counted … 2

BluMenthal targets student loan Burden By BILL FaLLON

need FOr a JOB Youth employment numbers paint a glum picture … 5

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Window of opportunity diMensions has Been ‘cutting it’ For 25 years By BILL FaLLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

GlaSS Can Be aS PedeStrian as a soda bottle or as exotic as a load-bearing bridge. Not a true solid, glass is forever in motion, although the wavy glass in old home windows is not evidence of slo-mo dripping; it cooled that way. For Jonathan Redwood, principal at Fairfield-based Dimensions in Glass Inc., which celebrates 25 years this year, that’s just the beginning.

Redwood admittedly founded the company having broken a few panes, but with little other knowledge of glass. A friend — long gone from the business picture — got him interested. He has since come to study glass and his enthusiasm pours forth during discourses on plexiglass (“can’t be too big”); laminated glass (“like a front windshield, two pieces of glass with plastic in between”); hurricane glass (“like laminated, but with thicker plastic in between”); and tempered glass (“heated to just below the melting point of 1,500 degrees

s national millstones go, student debt is a doozy. It currently hovers at $1 trillion, outpacing debt on credit cards and car loans. It hinders and delays home ownership, crimps retirement savings, slashes household spending, limits career choices and — in sum and in the words of U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal — “is crippling national economic growth.” In a 2012 survey of college costs, the federal Department of Education determined a four-year college education cost $8,756 in 1980, determined in constant 2009 dollars. By 2011, that figure, also in 2009 dollars, was $32,617. For Connecticut college graduates in 2011 who borrowed for their education — 62 percent did so — the average debt at graduation was $29,380. Those figures have the focused attention of Blumenthal because, as he said in a telephone interview with the Business Journal, “We need to significantly raise the visibility and awareness about the crisis in college affordability and champion measures that relieve this crushing financial burden on recent graduates and students just getting started.” Blumenthal has this summer toured “more than 10” colleges in Connecticut with a multipronged message about the need for change. Among his more attention-getting numbers is the $51 billion he says the federal government makes each year as steward of student loans at a 3.4

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Lovin’ the Lovie Just the right accessory

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or fashionistas who like things sleek and sexy, the Lovie Clutch may just be the ideal accessory. Felicia Jarzyna, its creator and maker, has come up with a design both timeless and contemporary. It’s simple in concept — a twist on the traditional envelope-style clutch — yet bold in execution, incorporating a sophisticated rainbow of hues. And that execution is luxe all the way, with Jarzyna sewing the clutches one by one in her Wilton home studio, using the finest Italian leathers in shades and textures that signal both an unwavering confidence and quite an eye. There are no run-of-the-mill looks here. Robin’s egg blue combines with warm brown and pristine white for one series, while black, midnight blue and silver make up another design. Another boasts embossed brown suede accented with rose and gold, while black, red and white seem ever fresh on yet another. But the appeal of the Lovie Clutch continues past an initial glance. “It’s about the inside also,” Jarzyna says. When you open the clutch, rich satin linings from hot pink to vivid turquoise, raise the style quotient yet again. The clutches serve not only a stylish (and practical) purpose — but are another creative outlet for Jarzyna, who’s also a professional makeup artist.

“My thing was I always wanted to be a professional artist, because I was artistic,” Jarzyna says. “I’ve always sewn, created something.” Jarzyna, who grew up in Greenwich, would eventually leave the restaurant industry to work in makeup some 20 years ago. She has worked for stage productions and in advertising and fashion, to name just a few projects. Some, she shares, expanded to include costume design. Jarzyna learned to sew at an early age, as her mother had gone to fashion school in Boston. “We grew up with a sewing machine in the house,” she says, noting that home accessories were favorite projects. She also recalls trips to thrift shops where she’d find funky sweaters that she’d turn into one-of-a-kind purses. “Pocketbooks have always been my thing,” she says. One in particular that she made herself more recently brought her quite a bit of attention. “It was embossed leather in green and yellow that looks like a neon alligator,” she says with a laugh. People kept asking her about it and what else she could make. “That’s how I started making bags,” she says, an effort that eventually led to the design of the Lovie Clutch, which is itself a study in simplicity. “It’s a square,” Jarzyna shares. And it’s also something she can whip up on either a standard or industrial sew-

ing machine, depending on the material. “I’m not a technical sewer,” Jarzyna says. “I hate zippers.” And leather is not a very forgiving medium. “Once you’ve made that stitch, you’re committed,” she says. But it’s the step before that stage is reached that she finds most fulfilling — laying swatches next to each other to come up with unique combinations from the materials she has gathered. “Everything is so available. You can get thousands and thousands of options.” She sources her materials primarily in Manhattan and the Bronx, where she can find textures ranging from embossed suedes to patent leathers to colors and finishes matte, textured and metallic. While all designs have their own personality, some even go beyond that, earning names such as Beyoncé. “You’ve got to be a strong female to carry this bag,” she says of a gold-accented Lovie named after the singer. With the handcrafted nature of her work, Jarzyna can offer custom work for one-of-a-kind gifts or even bridal parties. All clutches come with a cloth case for safe storage, especially important when traveling. Her bags are also treated inside and out to prolong wear and prevent staining, though it is recommended you keep them from getting wet. And the name, Lovie? Yes, it’s inspired by the ultra-rich Mrs. Thurston Howell III, from television’s “Gilligan’s Island.”

Felicia Jarzyna with her Lovie clutches.

“She was so spoiled,” Jarzyna says. “She had everything… She was very Fifth Avenue.” And Jarzyna, though captivated by that fanciful character, also offers another option in Lovie’s sister line, URBAN BURB. These clutches, she shares, feature a bit of an edge or, as Jarzyna says, are “a little tougher.” Eventually, Jarzyna would like to have her signature Lovie Clutches made for her, allowing her to focus on design and new-product development. For now, she sells the clutches in her booth at the SoNo Marketplace, the European-style market in South Norwalk. Open Fridays through Sundays, the destination is a showcase of artisans, artists, restaurants and food purveyors. The Lovie Clutches, ranging from $130 to $340, are also available online and have been featured in local boutiques. ROAM in Greenwich has added Lovie Clutches to its fashion-forward lineup.

Looking for great places to work We already are inundated with surveys on best doctors, best lawyers, best places to eat, best places to live and even best hamburgers. What we’re looking for are the best workplaces in Fairfield County. Maybe it’s the perks or bonuses or employee discounts. Or maybe it’s a great view of the Long Island Sound. What are the qualities of a good company? As they say over at Stew Leonard’s, “You can’t have a great place to shop without first making it a great place to work.” The successful family centric grocer should know; it’s been a repeat winner on Fortune magazine’s 100 best companies to work for.

The grocer posts this on its website: “Working at Stew Leonard’s is never about being a face in the crowd; it’s about joining a growing team and becoming yourself at your very best! Stew Leonard’s is a company that thrives on the experience, talent, and individuality of our team members. We firmly believe that it is everyone’s job to create happy customers! We simply could not do it without the hard work and dedication of our team members.” Stew Leonard’s boasts “One of the best benefit packages in the country, including 401(k), profit sharing, and medical benefits for both full-time and part-time team members.”

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The grocer also offers holiday parties and “beach extravaganzas,” as well as a stocked refrigerator in the company cafeteria. A far cry from the grocer in size and mission, Google offers its workers massages and has added three wellness centers and a sports complex at its headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. OK, so we all can’t be like Google. Whether if you’re big or small, tell us what distinguishes your office, manufacturing company, health organization, nonprofit and so forth, from others. Please send your replies to Bill Fallon at bfallon@westfairinc.com or Bob Rozycki at bobr@westfairinc.com.

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XP circles the drain BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

t risk of a security breach, experts say one in three active computers will likely need to be replaced within a year. In April 2014, Microsoft plans to end mainstream support for Windows XP, opening up hardware to new viruses and malware. It’s not like computers running XP will suddenly stop working, but anyone who cares about the data on their computers will need to replace their operating system, said Linda Kuppersmith, president of CMIT Solutions of Stamford. “Unfortunately we live in a world that is filled with hackers, malware and Internet plague, as I like say,” Kuppersmith said. “Hackers will find new, creative ways to expose computers. They’ll be more vulnerable without support.” Microsoft released Windows XP nearly 12 years ago and has since released three additional operating systems: Vista in 2006, Windows 7 in 2009 and Windows 8 in 2012. Yet, some 37 percent of all computers connected to the Internet are run by Windows XP, according to web analytic company Net Applications.

Any medical, finance and any other business that store credit card information will be at risk, Kuppersmith said. “Hackers want that data,” she said. “(Businesses) are going to have to get rid of XP and get something that is compliant and safe. They don’t really have a choice.” CMIT Solutions is a national computer consulting franchise with three offices in Fairfield County and two offices in Westchester County, N.Y. The company is currently undergoing an aggressive growth strategy in Fairfield County. As a rule of thumb, Kuppersmith said she recommends upgrading a machine if it’s more than two years old. Given the advances in technology, the time efficiency will be worth it, she said. A point-to-point click should take no more than two to three seconds to load. Additionally, new software often requires more horsepower now and is designed for the latest hardware. Still, change can be hard for many. But as Microsoft ends its support, XP users will likely see other programs on their computers stop working, as programmers will no longer be writing for the operating system, Kuppersmith said. Software developers have been undeserving XP machine since 2010 when

they began designing for Windows 7, with XP as an afterthought, she said. “Change is hard for everyone, but it is inevitable,” Kuppersmith said. “I encourage people to embrace change rather than be scared of it.” For most businesses considering an upgrade, it will likely be an expensive commitment. But Kuppersmith urged company leaders to seek professional advice, rather than purchasing whatever computers are on sale at consumer retail

stores. They often don’t sell businessgrade machines that allow for network file sharing and proper security. There are no deals for business machines at consumer grade stores, she said, only lesser equipment. “You get what you pay for,” Kuppersmith said. “Don’t ignore it and get educated. “It will be expensive when all’s said and done,” she said. “People need to budget and plan ahead.”

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nvesting can be cold and calculating, which in and of itself can turn off some prospective clients … or chase them to another adviser. The tug of conscience was strong enough last year that 11.2 percent of America’s $33.3 trillion in investments were managed in the so-called socially responsible investing (SRI) market. In a recently released white paper, the Wilton-based Commonfund Institute dissects investments that, to some, appear more practical and less hard-charging than others. The institute is the education and research arm of institutional investment firm Commonfund, also in Wilton, which manages $24 billion. “Assets invested using responsible investing practices are substantial and growing,” Commonfund reported. According to a recent report, the responsible investing market in the U.S. was estimated at yearend 2012 to have $3.74 trillion in assets under management, representing 11.2 percent of the $33.3 trillion total assets under management in the U.S. “From 2010 to 2012, assets managed under sustainable and responsible investing principles grew by approximately 22 percent from the $3.07 trillion reported in 2010. Of the $3.74 trillion total, $3.31 trillion were held by 443 institutional investors, 272 money managers and more than 1,000 community investment institutions. Another $1.54

trillion in assets were held by more than 200 institutional investors or money managers that filed or co-filed shareholder resolutions on environmental, social and governance (so-called ESG) issues at publicly traded companies from 2010 through 2012. “By the mid-1990s there were nearly 60 SRI mutual funds, and SRI assets under management totaled about $640 billion. In the 21st century climate change, corporate scandals and humanitarian crises have arisen as new concerns. “In recent years, SRI has become increasingly associated with the practice of barring or restricting investment in certain companies or industries based on ethical beliefs. Because this approach limits the range of securities available for investment, it has been argued that it can lead to lower investment performance and is thus incompatible with an institution’s fiduciary duty to maximize return on investment. Other voices, however, have noted that investors frequently choose to limit their investment universes by favoring certain asset classes, industries or companies, and that this process is a fundamental part of investment practice. In any case, partly as a result of this perception of restriction, SRI has become unpalatable for many institutions where specific guidelines do not exist that require strict screening of investments.

“There is, however, a growing recognition that certain environmental, social and governance issues not captured by traditional investment analysis can prove material to investment performance. Studies identify issues such as energy efficiency, carbon emissions, toxic waste treatment, workplace safety, employee relations and corporate governance as materially affecting traditional financial indicators such as price/earnings ratio and reputation with investors.” Via the web, it is possible to boycott just about anything (or any place); sign up at will. For those so inclined, yet who must still consider the mortgage, the car and the kids’ braces, investing of the sort analyzed by Commonfund offers a thoughtful take on whether to walk the walk and not merely talk the talk.

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SPEAKING OF … INVESTMENTS “don’t gamble; take all your savings and buy some good stock and hold it till it goes up, then sell it. if it don’t go up, don’t buy it.” — Twentieth-century American humorist Will Rogers

“how many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts? i rest my case.” — Entrepreneur and author Robert G. Allen

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Youth employment tanks the educated take Flight By JENNIFEr BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

f more young people don’t find jobs, the state’s going to have a hard time paying its bills later on, according to a new study. Youth unemployment has more than tripled since 2000, according an annual Labor Day report by Connecticut Voices for Children. Some 17.1 percent of workers age 16 to 24 were out of work in 2012, when only 5.6 percent were in 2000.

those who have stayed are typically less educated and less skilled to begin with.

For a strong economy and future tax base, the youth need to start working at higher rates and earlier on, said Orlando Rodriguez, a CT Voices senior policy fellow and co-author of the report. CT Voices is a New Haven-based think tank. “The longer they wait to get a job, the longer it will take to find one,” Rodriguez said. “They’ll have more periods of unemployment (and) less money overall.” In 2012, the youth unemployment rate was more than double that of 24 to 54 year-olds (7.4 percent), and nearly triple the rate of those over 55 years old (6.4 percent). Young workers are the future of the state’s workforce, Rodriguez said. The less experienced and skilled they are, the weaker the economy will be. In light of the state’s mounting longterm liabilities, like health care for the growing elderly population, the state will be increasingly reliant on young people, according to the report. They will prove crucial to the future econo-

my, yet a young person’s odds of being unemployed in Connecticut is higher than the national average of 16.2 percent. For Connecticut’s black and Hispanic workers — who earn 72 cents and 55 cents, respectively, for every dollar earned by a white person — the prospects are even worse. Connecticut added more than 15,600 jobs between 2011 and 2012. Yet nearly two-thirds of the jobs added were in lower-wage job sectors like health care, retail and food service. The news may sound promising for young people, who disproportionately depend on those sectors, but the jobs have mostly been filled with older, more experienced workers displaced by the recession. “Job growth is good, we want jobs,” Rodriquez said. “But we need to place a lot of emphasis not just on the number of jobs but the types of jobs … We’re losing middle-income jobs and replacing them with lower-income jobs.” In recent years U.S. Census data have shown a migration of age 18 to 24 residents out of the state, but those are usually people with higher education, said Rodriquez. Those who have stayed are typically less educated and less skilled to begin with. But now job opportunities for the age group are even worse, he said. Outlining possible solutions in the report, Edie Joseph a CT Voices policy fellow, said it was largely up to the governor and state legislators to provide greater education and training. Young children should have access to high-quality preschool, public schools need more funding and higher education should be more affordable, according to the report. Additionally authors argue for greater college training programs that partner with regional businesses. “We can’t afford an economy that leaves our young people behind,” said Joseph, who also co-authored the report. “We urgently need a renewed commitment to supporting youth to get Connecticut back on track.”

Citrin Cooperman Corner Why Use Financial Ratios? By Barry r. NewmaN, CPa CitriN CooPermaN I have been working with professional service providers for over thirty years, and a large part of my discussions with owners centers on how their firms have improved or deteriorated over the past month, six months or year. One of the most helpful tools in our discussions is the maintenance of financial ratios. Owners, management, investors, creditors, and others need to be able to analyze the complex financial information reflected in financial statements. Financial ratios can be used to disseminate financial information and to assist each of the above groups in making decisions and identifying opportunities and risks when evaluating a company’s performance. There are a plethora of financial ratios that measure performance and identify the financial strengths and/or weaknesses in a company’s financial statements. I am going to discuss some key financial ratios that are important to professional service providers, including my architectural clients, who utilize these ratios constantly when managing their practices. • utilization rate — The Utilization Rate measures the percentage of time your employees are being used for activities which can be charged to customer projects. In other words, how efficiently you are utilizing the most expensive assets of your company. The Utilization Rate is calculated by dividing the payroll charged to customers by the total payroll of the firm. Although some firms track utilization based on hours and may exclude vacation, holiday, sick and other paid time off, measuring by dollars and including all indirect labor clearly reflects the true labor cost utilization. For architectural firms, a Utilization Rate of 65% has been considered average for the industry. However, in the last two years the average has deteriorated to approximately 59%, but is beginning to increase with the improved economy. Why pay attention to this ratio? Because payroll is the largest operating cost for most professional service providers, therefore improvements to the Utilization Ratio will have a significant effect on profits. Low utilization rates can be an indication of one or several problems, including having too many employees, poor management of employees, and/or poor recordkeeping of time spent on customer projects. • overheaD rate — The Overhead Rate is the relationship of a company’s total general and administrative expenses, including indirect labor, payroll taxes, utilities, and rent (“Overhead Expenses”), to total direct labor. The Overhead Rate is calculated by dividing Overhead Expenses by direct labor. This ratio measures the efficiency of your non-billable employees and expenses, similar to how the Utilization Rate measures the efficiency of your billable labor. The Overhead Rate is expressed as a multiplier, and architectural firms can range from 1.50x to 1.75x or more depending on the size of the firm, its geographical location, and other factors.

• Billing Multiplier — The Billing Multiplier is calculated by dividing net fees by direct labor. Net fees are defined as revenues, less payments to third-party consultants and other direct expenses incurred on projects and charged to customers. This ratio is the inverse of a gross profit ratio. For most architectural firms, the Billing Multiplier has been relatively flat over the past three years, averaging around 2.90x. In other words, for every dollar of direct labor expended on projects, firms generate $2.90 of net fee income. Larger firms have experienced higher multipliers than smaller firms, but for the most part competition and the negotiation of fees have kept these multipliers down. The industry standard is to achieve a billing multiplier of at least 3.0. • Current ratio — A common ratio for all industries is the Current Ratio, which is calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities. This ratio is an indication of a company’s ability to meet its short-term debt obligations, and is also known as the liquidity ratio. In 2012, the average current ratio was 2.24 for architectural firms, according to a survey taken by Deltek, Inc. (“Deltek”). In arriving at this calculation, due care should be taken by management in evaluating the collectability of accounts receivables and unbilled work-in-process. • DeBt to equity ratio — Another common ratio for all industries is the Debt to Equity Ratio, which is calculated by dividing total liabilities by equity. This ratio is one of the significant measurements of a company’s health that lending institutions look at before extending credit. In 2012, the average debt to equity ratio was 0.860 for architectural firms, according to the survey taken by Deltek. Managing and monitoring the performance of your company by using key business drivers such as the ratios discussed above can help you identify trends, obstacles and opportunities. Many of these ratios cross industry lines, but there are others that are specific to your industry, and may not be conspicuous. A good place to find key business ratios by industry is www.ibisworld.com. The next Citrin Cooperman Corner column dealing with budgeting will appear on this page on October 7, 2013. About the Author: Barry Newman, a partner in the Citrin Cooperman’s Norwalk, CT, office, has more than 25 years of public accounting experience. His clients include leading architectural and engineering firms, as well as construction contractors and real estate professionals. Barry can be reached via email at: bnewman@citrincooperman.com or by calling (203) 847-4068. Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and business consulting firm with offices in White Plains, NY; Norwalk, CT; New York City; Livingston, NJ; and Philadelphia.

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percent interest rate. “It is unconscionable that the government makes $51 billion this way,” he said. “We need to invest in students, not profit on their backs. We should regard student financial aid as an investment, not as a tool for deficit reduction. I want to reduce the deficit, but not in this way.” Blumenthal unveiled a new legislative proposal at the end of July to expand and improve the federal “Pay as You Earn” program to address what he calls “the crisis of college affordability.” It never reached an up-down vote in the full Senate. He said his hope is “before the end of the year we will consider this.” Blumenthal cited the payback schedule for student loans as potentially punitive, since they initiate six months after graduation. “A point I’ve been hearing is that the grace period of six months is too short,” he said. “Some graduates cannot find work in that amount of time. It should be longer; there should be more flexibility.” Blumenthal’s plan would build on the Department of Education’s existing “Pay as You Earn” program, which allows student borrowers to cap their loan repayments at 10 percent of their discretionary income. Under the current plan, loans are forgiven if after 20 years the full balance has not been repaid. While the plan has many strong components, according to the senior senator from Connecticut, only new borrowers (post-2007) are eligible, “leaving behind

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and then cooled with jets of cold air”). A person expects a cobbler to know shoes and a mechanic to know cars. In a like vein, Redwood does not disappoint. The checkerboard spot pattern visible on some car windows? That’s where cold air jets hit hot glass. He pointed to a piece of tempered glass and said with a hint of boyishness: “You could hit it with a baseball bat and it wouldn’t break. We did a 9-by-5-foot glass bridge that was supported only by the edges; 4 inches thick.” The bridge can hold 5,000 pounds. Yes, Redwood confirms, “We’ve done bulletproof glass.” True to his passions — more than once calling products and processes “cool” — Redwood explained that to stop a bullet with glass, a parfait of multiple glass and clear composite layers is used.

millions of students with pre-existing loans.” Blumenthal wants that to change by eliminating the 2007 cutoff. And, he noted, forgiven balances are considered taxable income. His plan would amend the tax code so that forgiven loans would not be considered as such. Overall, he said, “The cost of college needs to be driven down.” The news from some corners of America is of mandatory creationism in science class and slashed education spending. But Blumenthal hears none of it at work. “There’s no anti-intellectualism,” he said. “Everyone is aware of the value of a college education as the single most important employment factor. We have an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent for college graduates and a rate for the whole work force of 7.5 percent — that’s a wildly different percentage. For many on limited income, college is the key to promotion and employability. ‘Pay as You Earn’ is an invitation to make an investment in themselves while at the same time society makes an investment in them.” Blumenthal also is promoting and seeking to bolster “public service loan forgiveness” in an effort to attract graduates to the ranks of police, EMS and teachers. The program has many strong attributes, according to Blumenthal. “But for a lot of graduates in public service jobs, income-based payments may not even cover the full cost of the monthly interest on their student loans. Graduates

Sen. Blumenthal at UConn Stamford in August.

who cannot continue in a public service or nonprofit career for the full 10 years will not qualify for loan forgiveness and may end up ultimately owing more than when they first entered the program. “Teachers, police officers, public health workers and others who dedicate their careers to public service do so not for the financial rewards, but for the tremendous positive impact they have on their communities. Such work should be applauded, encouraged and supported — and should not leave graduates drowning in debt to pay for the degrees many of these jobs require.” Blumenthal offered no figure for diminished federal revenues with such tax relief. “We’re working on it,” he said. On his college tour, Blumenthal vis-

ited four- and two-year institutions. He later stressed the importance of community college programs, perhaps underplayed in the public mindset, but not in the minds of employers with whom he spoke. He seeks the same debt relief at the likes of Housatonic and Norwalk community colleges as at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury or UConn Stamford. Blumenthal saw his efforts in the college funding arena fail to reach an updown vote in July. He hopes for another chance before year’s end. “President Obama has been a leader on this issue,” Blumenthal, a Democrat, said. “His support for these kinds of measures has been critical and I hope for similar allies in Congress.”

Dimensions’ bread and butter, however, is the glass-enclosed shower. “The majority of our business — I’d say 75 percent — is frameless showers.” But he’ll handle the baseball-through-the-window job and hope it leads to more. “We really don’t say ‘no’ to anybody,” he said. “That can be a hindrance, but it keeps us where we are today.” A good percentage of the remaining business is in mirrors — some of which are made to look antique and some of which are just plain massive, as with 110 10-by5-foot mirrors Dimensions installed in a Bedford, N.Y., home. Painted glass in any color is now popular, one benefit being you can write on it (and erase clean as new). The latest twist offers magnetized glass. Requests for stained glass and etched glass still trickle in and Redwood accommodates by contracting out the technical work. As for the wired glass that was a

staple of many grade school doors and windows, “That’s always popular.” Back in the day that meant, basically, a metal-framed piece of plastic or glass. Today, the look is frame-free and tempered glass in single panels: in the trade known as 3/8-inch monolithic or halfinch monolithic. “You could stand on it,” Redwood said. Although Redwood will repair a broken garage window, most of his clients are designers and architects. “There’s nothing typical in this business,” he said. A recent job involved a 7-by-9-foot mirror. “It weighed140 pounds, but it was very weak,” he said. “It was a quarter-inch thick and made even weaker because we had drilled holes in it — all suction cups and braces to install.” Beyond that, the sky is the limit, including a glass elevator for a yacht, etched panels with the history of technology on them and bathrooms for the rich and

famous: Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Keith Richards, Sandy Duncan and Brendan Frazier. A shower enclosure runs $2,000 to $8,000. Since there is no shimming or shaving off a bit, as with wood products, Dimensions assumes responsibility for the measuring. Redwood said frameless has been the trend for about 23 years. Dimensions also manufactures “ice glass,” which it produces via three layers of glass, a hammer, a nail and a good bit of physics. Twin glass panels sandwich a tempered pane. With the strike of hammer and nail — “If you’re careful, you’re fine” — a wave of energy traveling about 3,000 mph shatters the middle pane and a perfectly safe, highly crazed pane emerges called ice glass. “It’s form and function,” Redwood said both of glass and of his business. “Basically, we provide every kind of glass for every customer — even 1-inch-thick; it’s very expensive, but it’s a cool piece of glass.”

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problem with icing that had grounded Sikorsky’s M-28 fixed-wing aircraft under certain conditions has been solved to the approval of both the European and U.S. agencies charged with air safety, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The plane is described as “a twinengine, high-wing cantilever monoplane of all-metal structure, with twin vertical tails and a robust tricycle non-retractable landing gear, featuring a steerable nose wheel to provide for operation from short, unprepared runways, where hot or high altitude conditions may exist.” M28 aircraft produced with the icing system will now be allowed to launch in icy weather that might otherwise delay or cancel f light operations, Stratford-based Sikorsky reported through its par-

ent company in Hartford, United Technologies Corp. The M28 airplane’s icing system determines the temperature and moisture content of the surrounding environment and applies heat to the propeller, wing struts and critical aerodynamic surfaces to remove ice buildup. EASA granted the certification upon completion of flight tests in the U.S. in 2012, which included flighttesting behind a CH-47D helicopter with special equipment that creates a cloud of ice in the air behind it. Final flight tests were completed in natural icing conditions and with simulated ice in Poland in March 2013. Those tests also included evaluations by the FAA, which granted its certificate following EASA’s approval. — Bill Fallon

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Injured train passengers seek damages May derailment enters legal arena BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

s least six people injured in the May Metro-North train derailment have filed a notice of claim through a Bridgeport law firm advising that a lawsuit is being considered to compensate passengers for damages. Rather than filing a class action suit, lead Attorney J. Craig Smith of the law firm Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, said his clients are hoping to avoid a long and costly lawsuit and settle out of court. On May 17, a commuter train heading east along the New Haven line derailed in Fairfield at 6:10 p.m. before being sideswiped by a westbound train. The trains were traveling about 70 mph, just prior to the crash. More than 70 people sought medical attention following the crash, though no one died. Injuries of the six passengers seeking compensation in Smith’s notice include fractured leg bones, spinal injuries, a closed head injury, occasional hearing

loss and post-traumatic stress disorder. The claimants are seeking reimbursed medical expenses, lost wages and other damages. “The people that I represent are people that took the train every day,” Smith said. “It’s been more impactful on them than I would have known about on my own. To hear them describe it — waking up at night with bad dreams — there’s a clear effect and one I didn’t presume to know about before. As far as how it affects these folks on a daily basis, some can’t bring themselves to get back on the train and get back to work.” Four of the claimants live in Bridgeport while others live in Milford and Westport, according to court documents. Smith said most of the claimants were still healing from their injuries and receiving medical treatment. Until more time passes, Smith said it was difficult to estimate how much money the claimants will request. He also expects more passengers will join the case. “I anticipate that Metro-North is

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going to step up to the plate and take responsibility for this incident,” Smith said. “Whether or not they pay fairly is the question.” Smith said the group doesn’t plan to

file a lawsuit unless necessary. A lawsuit would require an investigation of the damaged train cars, which are currently only accessible to the National Transportation Safety Board as officials investigate the cause of the derailment. Initial reports show the derailment occurred near a rail joint without adequate support. However NTSB officials say a final report could take as long as a year to complete, though government representatives are pushing for an earlier release. Until the NTSB report is issued, Smith said it is also difficult to know if anyone else will share in the responsibility for the passengers’ damages besides MetroNorth. “Everyone wants what’s best,” Smith said. “They want the line to be safe, for this to never happen again, and to get to the bottom of why it happened so Metro-North can make it safe in the future. Let’s give them the chance to do the right thing without the expense and time involved in litigation.”

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Ripka’s feeds a growing appetite BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

ridgeport continues to slake its appetite for economic development. Not only is there a new grocery store downtown, but now it includes a cafe. A few months after opening its doors in the historic Arcade mall, Ripka’s Bridgeport Market has opened a cafe and bar serving drinks, soups, salads, and entrees. But more than just feeding the neighborhood, it’s helping the municipality trade in its image as a crime-ridden city for a trendy, upcoming community. “You have to come in and see it,” said owner Clyde Ripka. “People say they can’t believe it’s in Bridgeport, frankly because all they think about when they hear of the city is the image of the ’70s and ’80s.” Stop into the market today and Ripka says you might think you’ve walk into a Manhattan Whole Foods, but maybe cheaper. Customers can fill up on blue stilton cheese, fresh branzino fish (sometimes called European sea bass) and locally grown tomatoes in one stop. Walk in for Raw Bar Thursday happy hours and you may find yourself indelicately slurping down $1 shrimp and oysters. The store is considerably smaller than a full-size grocery store, however the nearest full grocery is more than four miles away, while Ripka’s sits in the middle of the downtown transportation hub. The market is within walking distance of the train station, bus stops and ferry. But as the market comes into its own, Ripka admitted sales have been slower than expected. A summer full of rainy days hasn’t helped either. “More people come in every day, so we’ll stabilize at some point,” he said. “It’s slow in the summer — for everyone. But if I had known, I would have held off (opening).” The face of Bridgeport’s rebranding, Mayor Bill Finch, said he understood new stores would likely have their fits and starts as they got off the ground, but also said the city is attracting the different elements it needs. Its downtown population is on a path to triple as new development projects and residential buildings finish construction. “We need to reinvent this as a walking neighborhood,” Finch said. “It needs dry cleaning, a movie theater, enter-

tainment and food … everything we do that makes the city better, makes the city better for everyone, whether they live in the city or not.” Ripka, who also owns markets and cafes in other Fairfield County towns, said above all his mission was to serve the community and sell the items they need downtown. “The idea is not to just build a restaurant but become a part of the com-

munity,” Ripka said. “Every day people who live just blocks away come in and say they can’t believe it’s theirs. It’s Bridgeport’s market more than Ripka’s. It’s about being embedded into the community and responding to people’s needs.”

Photo courtesy Ripka’s Bridgeport Market.

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ask andi

By aNDI Gray

Overhead is over my head overhead is dragging my business down. revenue is growing but so are my costs. i’m not making any more in profit than i was before when revenue was lower. it makes me wonder, “Why bother trying to grow this thing?” tHOuGHtS OF tHe day: Make sure to separate costs that should fluctuate from expenses that are more constant in nature. Consider the impact of less obvious cost-drivers such as complicated customer requirements. Verify that pricing margins match overall company goals. Ask everyone in the company to contribute to a dialog: “Do we really need to be doing this? How could we do this more simply? How could we do this better at lower cost?” Many business owners find that growing sales doesn’t result in a significant increase in overall profit. Their level of frustration makes them question the value of growing the business. They lose sight of the fact that if sales aren’t grow-

ing by at least 8 percent to 10 percent per year; the business is at risk of long-term decline. Separate “cost of goods sold” from “overhead” expenses. Cost of goods sold should follow the same up and down track as revenue. Overhead should be constant month after month. Separate marketing and sales within overhead.; they are fuel that drives up revenue. They increase ahead of revenue growth, then drop as less effort is needed to maintain the new level of income. Look at the role customers play in driving costs up or down. Not all customers or products are equal. Some products may have more complex requirements. Some customers may be better negotiators. Graph revenue and cost of goods by customer and by product to find trends. Focus on customers and products with the greatest cost of goods sold as a percent of revenue. Look at what influences that percentage. Ask: • Is this customer or product worth the extra effort and lower profit margin? • How much more pro�it would result by shifting resources away from a less profitable product or customer to doing something with a higher margin? • What kind of advance spending in

marketing and sales would be needed to make the switch? Would that switch pay off over time? Question all overhead costs. Are they necessary? Is there a more efficient way of doing things? Could adding a computer program with a one-time installation cost produce long-term savings? What about the potential for efficiency that comes with shifting employees from generalists to specialists? Does the company have an overall goal for the margin it wants to make? Is everyone in the company aware of that goal? Do all employees understand their role and responsibility for keeping costs down? Do they have a way to measure and manage how well they are doing at reducing costs? Many business owners make the mistake of not sharing enough information on product and customer profitability. Some owners fear letting employees know how much they’re making. Keeping employees in the dark about the numbers of the business and hiding the results of efforts to improve profit margins is crazy behavior. Employees can have a major influence on costs. They need to see the results of changes in order to understand what’s

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working and what isn’t. Graphs of cost of goods sold percentages, overall, by product and by customer, will help everyone better understand and analyze what’s going on. Engage employees at every level. Teach them to constantly question whether the way things are handled is the most efficient and effective. Encourage disrupting the status quo in favor of testing possible improvements. Establish work groups to tackle questions about costs in specific areas. Make sure employees have time to meet to discuss what they’re working on, to report results to others in the company and to brainstorm new initiatives. Looking for a good book? Try “The Lean Six Sigma Guide to Doing More With Less: Cut Costs, Reduce Waste, and Lower Your Overhead” by Mark O. George. Andi Gray is president of Strate�y Leaders Inc., strate�yleaders.com, a business-consulting �irm that specializes in helping small to mid-size, privately held businesses achieve doubled revenues and tripled pro�its in repetitive growth cycles. Interested in learning how Strate�y Leaders can help your business? Call now for a free consultation and diagnostic process: (877) 238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Please send it to her via email at AskAndi@Strate�yLeaders.com. Visit AskAndi.com for an entire library of her articles.

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social Media trends

By BrucE NEWMaN

Miley in a ﬂash – TV’s new frontier

he controversial performance by Miley Cyrus at the recent MTV Video Music Awards resulted in more than 300,000 tweets per minute and almost 1 million Instagram posts. These staggering numbers are indicative of the rapidly growing and increasingly influential technology known as Social TV. According to Mashable, “Social TV refers to technologies surrounding television that promote communication and social interaction related to program content.” One of the more common occur-

rences of Social TV is the use of Twitter hashtags (#) for a growing number of television, sports and news shows. In fact, many of these shows have staff with the specific job of monitoring and reporting social media posts. Twitter is generally considered the most prominent social media platform for Social TV because of its near real-time nature. Facebook, with over 1 billion subscribers, is also a major player in this interactive environment. It was therefore not surprising that Twitter bought Trendrr.com last week.

Trendrr, a small four-year-old company, specializes in the monitoring and creation of social data as it relates to television. By being able to monitor social media in real time across multiple platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, GetGlue and Viggle, it is able to provide social media data for advertisers and television executives and create an effective Twitter engagement. Social TV is about both numbers and audience opinions. Obviously, a performance like that of Miley Cyrus will evoke a massive online response, but the assess-

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ment of the content of the response is particularly critical. These responses can determine the direction of a show, the advertisements and even the level of interaction with the audience. The number of Social TV apps is rapidly increasing. Most of these apps are free and allow users to share content and discuss what they are watching with friends on Facebook and Twitter. Since these apps can function at the level of a single episode of a TV show, they encourage real-time interaction between viewers about any facet in that episode. Several apps even award points and prizes for the quality and quantity of the interactions. How does this technology apply to brand interaction? Given the high cost of movie production, most movies contain an extensive amount of product placement. For example, Skyfall, the latest James Bond movie, had no less than 28 product placements. Now, imagine extensive brand placement on television and online videos. Through Social TV, these brands can be seen, discussed and promoted. Online interactions are carefully monitored with the critical information being supplied — in near real-time — to the key stakeholders and promoters. The critical element in this entire panoply is the connecting of the audience through Social TV. This past May, Twitter began a beta test that combined Twitter with TV advertising. According to their blog, “During a handful of studies, users that Twitter identified as being exposed on TV and then engaged with a promoted Tweet demonstrate 95 percent stronger message association and 58 percent higher purchase intent compared to users identified as being exposed on TV alone.” That Twitter is now heavily promoting Twitter TV ad targeting is not surprising and readily explains their recent Trendrr acquisition. It is also safe to assume that many other companies have taken notice. So, on one level, we can see the growing relationship between Social TV and television in that it promotes conversations and interactions among viewers. On a completely different level, these interactions become the fodder for extensive, targeted marketing and advertising campaigns. Especially with the rapid rise of mobile, expect this hot area to rapidly expand and evolve.

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THE LIST

RANKED BY YEAR COMPANY ESTABLISHED. LISTED ALPHABETICALLY IN EVENT OF TIE.

Moving and Storage

FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND REGION NEXT LIST: SEPTEMBER 16 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS

MOVING AND STORAGE COMPANIES

Top local executive Contact (bold) Email address Year company established

Type of business

Morgan & Brother Manhattan Storage & Co.

William B. Meyer Inc.

East Side Movers

La Rosa Del Monte

Conti Self Storage

Bolliger Mobility L.L.C.

Kaster Moving Company Inc.

8 9 10

16 Bruce Park Ave., Greenwich 06830 869-8700 • morganmanhattan.com

255 Long Beach Blvd., Stratford 06615 375-5801 • williambmeyer.com

10 Whiting St., Bridgeport 06604 610-6868 • moveesm.com

110 Austin St., Bridgeport 06604 333-2812 • larosadelmonte.com

415 Howe Ave., Shelton 06484 924-5840

120 Viaduct Road, Stamford 06907 324-5999 • bolliger.net

66 Viaduct Road, Stamford 06907 327-0856 • kastermoving.com

Noah's Ark Moving and Storage 22 Crescent Road, Westport 06880 • 221-8055 109 Saw Mill Road, Stamford 06903 • 682-1182 noahsarkinc.com

JB Moving Services Inc. 222A Selleck St., Stamford 06902 602-7979 • movejb.com

Collegian Movers Inc. 674 Naugatuck Ave., Milford 06461 283-5044 • collegianmovers.com

Jeffrey S. Morgan Will Huntting whuntting@morganmanhatan.com 1851

Thomas M. Gillon Ted Kennedy tkennedy@williambmeyer.com 1915

National moving or storage affiliation

Number of locations in county

Climate controlled? Air Heat

Storage type (full or self-storage) Security features Additional features or services Access for customers

storage

Name, address, phone number Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted) Website

moving

Rank

Ranked by year company established; listed alphabetically in event of tie.

United Van Lines

Heat

Full service and self-storage, 24-hour central station burglar and fire monitoring with guard or fire response, local moving, longand short-term storage, international moving, small and large moves, commercial moves, interstate moving, access with notice

United Van Lines

Air Heat

Full service, full-alarm system, 24-hour monitoring by Stanley, gated, perimeter and internal cameras, records storage, rigging, warehousing, distribution, access with notice

Nick Guagliardo Nick Guagliardo sales@moveesm.com 1945

National Van Lines

Heat

Full service, 24-hour central fire and burglar alarms, full-camera monitoring and sprinkler systems, furniture liquidation, system furniture installations, document shredding, access with notice

Hiram Rodriguez Owner 1968

None

Connecticut Self-Storage Association

Heat

Self-storage, locks and keys

Madelyn Cerritelli Pat Reynolds conti5840@aol.com 1975

Modern, secure storage, 24-hour remotely monitored security surveillance systems, state-of-the-art fire alarm system, pest fumigation

WND Alan Gerard mail@bolliger.net 1976

United Van Lines

Air Heat

Full service, burglar and fire alarm, exterior and interior security cameras, international and domestic move management, office moving, commercial storage, records retention, 24-hour access with notice

Kevin J. Kaster Kevin J. Kaster info@kastermoving.com 1977

Atlas Van Lines

Heat

Full service, central fire and burglar alarm systems, closed-circuit security, cameras, office relocation, international relocation, special-products transportation, access with notice

Amit Arava Founder and CEO 1982

None

Climate controlled

Two state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot facilities in New York and Connecticut

Joseph A. Barone Jr. Joseph A. Barone Jr. jbarone@movejb.com 1986

Paramount International

Air Heat

Full service and self-storage, fire and burglar alarm, 24-hour monitor and security cameras, solar powered and climate controlled, access during business hours

Matt Fernschild Matt Fernschild sales@collegianmovers.com 1989

Collegian Movers Inc.

Heat

Full service, burglar and fire alarms, sprinklers and security cameras, storage, packing, crating, shipping, long distance, international, access with notice

John Arredondo Becky Ukperaj 1990

None

Air Heat

Safe, clean and convenient self-storage, locks and keys, alarm system protection for entire building, 24-hour surveillance

David B. Anton Michael J. Carney vanguardmoving@yahoo.com 1992

National Van Lines

Heat

Full service, alarm system, packing and crating, access with notice

Steve Viggiano Allan Canales or Marc Viggiano estimate.request@twomen.com 1998

None

Westy Self Storage

15 Kenosia Ave., Danbury 06810 50 Keeler Ave., Norwalk 06854 65 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897 80 Brownhouse Road, Stamford 06902 2070 Kings Highway, Fairfield 06824 (885) 417-1284• westy.com

Vanguard Moving & Storage

Two Men and A Truck

60 Shelter Rock Road, Unit 7, Danbury 06810 798-6060 • vanguardmoving.com

25 Van Zant St., Norwalk 06855 831-9300 • twomen.com

To be included on future lists, email Afrey@westfairinc.com. NA Not available.

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Driving results via technology

Jeff Nyikos, Leros COO, and Michael Basso, Leros vice president.

By JENNIFEr BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

he world of ground transportation is reinventing the wheels. Whereas customers used to order a car to the airport weeks in advance, mobile technology now allows for last-minute pickups, GPS tracking and hyper-local advertising. Based in Hawthorne, N.Y., and with a footprint in Norwalk, Leros Point to Point transportation is developing new mobile technology to allow its customers to book trips directly, track their drivers and even alert hotel concierges that their car is five minutes away. “We feel the key to success is investing in technology,” said Leros COO Jeff Nyikos. “Whether it’s our infrastructure here, as far as running the organization goes, or through mobile technology.”

With hundreds of Fortune 500 companies in the New York-Connecticut region as its clients, Leros manages businesses’ ground transportation locally and worldwide. Whether a client is traveling in Chicago, Singapore or Tokyo, the company partners with local car service companies to ensure clients get the best rates, quality service and a local flare in each trip. Over the past 30 years, Leros has grown from a family business with as few as three cars, to a more than $20 million global company. In 10 years the company has acquired 10 companies. And now, the group has access to a network of nearly 25,000 cars, though some are independently driver owned. Each step of the way however, Nyikos said he’s been investing in technology. In the beginning, it was teaching his employees how to use a computer’s mouse. Then

it was about big in-car phones and beepers. Now, it’s all about mobile apps and making the most of GPS. After moving its Fairfield County regional office to the Dolce Norwalk Conference Center, the company is now testing its new geo-fencing technology. When a car is within five minutes of arriving at the hotel, the platform sends an email to Dolce’s front desk managers so they may greet the customer in a timely fashion. The partnership with the hotel is a first for Leros, though the company drives customers to hundreds of hotels every day. The company plans to officially launch the geo fencing service within nine months. After which, they may roll out the service immediately elsewhere, if all runs smoothly. Recalling a time when the company used to write down reservations on paper

and pin it to corkboard, Michael Basso, Leros vice president, said it’s hard for him to imagine ever stepping back in time. “I can’t remember how we actually did it,” Basso said. “Technology has made life easier. But it’s also increased people expectations exponentially. So it goes hand and hand.” In the near future, Basso and Nyikos said the company would likely start offering advertisements through backseat iPad apps. If a passenger was traveling to Stamford for instance, he or she could scroll through a list local restaurants and receive a free drink coupon through text message. “I’d like to think we’re surpassing expectations,” Basso said. “In a lot of cases we are. But I’m somewhat realistic. We’re ahead of the curve when it comes to most technologies. But sometimes things are so new.”

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A passion for vehicles

The Z’s a Z – and that speaks volumes BY MARY SHUSTACK mshustack@westfairinc.com

t Jim Harte Nissan in Mount Kisco, N.Y., Jeremy Abramson is ready for the new-model shopping season to kick into high gear — on both sides of the border. “We have a couple of ’14s that have hit, and a lot more that are coming,” Abramson, director of New York operations for Harte Auto Group, said on a recent afternoon. The company’s regional footprint extends east to Hartford, West Haven and Meriden and west to Newburgh, N.Y. Harte is a family-owned and operated dealer group that was founded in 1951. Abramson, who’s been in the auto industry since the late 1990s, joined the group in June. When those shoppers come in to the Mount Kisco showroom, Abramson said they will be more knowledgeable than ever before. “I think the market’s a lot different than it used to be,” he said, noting that customers typically do more than 11 hours

of online research. “People are spending a lot of time on the Internet.” But he said Nissan is ready to meet most drivers’ needs, lifestyles and budgets. “This is the car for everybody: white collar, blue collar, no collar,” Abramson said. “We have cars priced in the teens up into the 40s, actually the 50s.” Across the board, he said, there is one overriding theme. “You can’t beat the value,” Abramson said. “I think that’s what people are looking for.” Though Abramson said the toughest economic times of a few years ago seem to have eased, people are not being frivolous. “I feel that car sales have definitely come back,” he said and also noted that leases are up. Some leases, he notes, feature monthly payments that are less than a typical cable bill. And, he added, the first year’s maintenance costs are covered by the dealership. The inventory and choices at Jim Harte Nissan, Abramson said, showcase Nissan’s versatility. “Altimas and Rogues are our bread

and butter,” Abramson said. “The Rogue’s hotter than a pistol.” He added that the Pathfinder is another perennial bestseller. Eco-minded drivers, he said, will find the LEAF, Nissan’s electric car, an option. There’s a charging station at the dealership. “We’re trying to talk to the town to try to get a charging station at the train station,” he said. And when a classic sports car is the goal, Nissan has its trademark option. “The Z’s a Z,” he said. “It’s an enthusiast’s car.” It’s been dazzling for years but it’s not the only bit of glitz from Nissan. The company, Abramson said, is “not afraid to put toys in a car.” These include, he said, ground lights, elaborate navigation systems and advanced tech panels. People, he noted, remain concerned about safety and economy. “Fuel economy is obviously a hot topic overall,” he said. “We do great.” Pointing to 2013 EPA fuel economy estimates, Abramson showed that a 4-cylinder 2013 Altima gets 27 city miles per

gallon and 38 highway. When it comes to negotiating for a car, things have also dramatically changed, Abramson said. “I think people want fast. They want quick. They don’t want the back and forth,” he said. “That’s something we’re pretty strong on.” In addition to an emphasis on sales and service, Abramson said the dealership, two years under the Harte group, in coming months is going to step up its community events and programs. “It’s very important to (Jim Harte), and it’s very important to me that we’re embedded in the community,” Abramson said. Abramson said the quality is also there for customers in search of a previously owned vehicle. But, he admitted, sometimes it’s the showstoppers — like the Murano convertible that holds court in the middle of the selling floor — that get drivers, even Abramson, daydreaming. As he said with the slightest sigh, “I was going to take one of those but I have three babies now.”

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Ghastly flora in Bridgeport the Bridgeport theatre company (Btc) launches its fourth season with the hit cult-classic musical “little shop of horrors,” running sept. 13-28. the company operates in residence at the downtown cabaret theatre in Bridgeport. “little shop of horrors” is the first show in Btc’s 2013/14 season, also to include “dreamgirls,” “to kill a Mockingbird,” and “shrek,” plus new works, concerts and fundraisers. Based on the film by roger corman, this spoof of 1950s scifi movies follows a down-and-out floral assistant who becomes a sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. soon “audrey ii” grows into an ill-tempered, r&B singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination. one of the longest running off-Broadway shows of all time, this play has become a household name, thanks to a successful film version and a charming, tuneful score by alan Menken. there will be a preview performance thursday, sept. 12, 8 p.m., where all tickets are just $18. opening night is Friday, sept. 13, with performances through sept. 28. concessions will be available for purchase throughout each performance and patrons are encouraged to pack picnics and drinks for the full cabaret experience. all ages are welcome. For tickets and additional information, visit Bridgeporttheatre.org.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT STAMFORD’S PALACE orchestra will also present two special concerts: “our audiences have diverse tastes when it with John pizzarelli dec. 8 for a holiday show; comes to programming so we do our best and pianist andre Watts april 26. popular to satisfy those tastes with a wide variety music makes appearances with “Beatlemania of events,” says palace theatre executive now,” sept. 28; “almost Famous,” oct. 26 director Michael e. Moran Jr. “comedy, (benefit for stamford education 4 autism); music, dance, family events — we have it all and “ricky nelson remembered,” Feb. 1. this season.” danCe COMedy the connecticut Ballet returns to the stamford’s palace theatre is a fantastic harman stage with a full season of offerings, venue for comedy, and this fall has its share including “cinderella,” oct. 12; “the of popular comedians on the slate: Wanda nutcracker,” dec. 14-15 and 21-22; and “giselle” sykes sept. 20; tracy Morgan sept. 26; Michael E. Moran Jr. May 3. namaskaar Foundation — World on artie lange oct. 19; colin Mochrie & Brad stage continues its unique programming with sherwood’s “two Man group” nov. 1; and paul reiser nov. 2 (fundraiser for Mikey’s Way Foundation). the hungarian state Folk ensemble bringing traditional folk music and dance traditions to life nov. 7. MuSiC FaMily the palace has rich traditions in music, both popular and the palace also offers a variety of family programming, classical. the courtyard by Marriott stamford Broadway/ cabaret/Jazz series continues in october with christine pedi including laurie Berkner Band oct. 20; lightwire theater’s and Johnny rodgers oct. 18; cyrille aimée and Freddy cole “dino-lite,” Jan. 14; Masters of illusion live, Feb. 6; and nov. 13; and Marilyn Maye and houston person Jan. 22. the sesame street live april 15-16. purchase tickets at scalive.org or by calling the box office stamford symphony also has its full schedule of orchestra classics concerts this season beginning oct. 5-6 and then at 325-4466. season sponsored by seaboard properties continuing nov. 9-10, Feb. 8-9, March 1-2, and april 5-6. the and the Whittingham Family.

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Music for youth opens its 2013-2014 Free young persons’ concert series saturday, sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at pequot library in southport with the fabulous pianists vassily primakov and natalia lavrova. the primakov/lavrova duo will dazzle young audiences with two-piano, four-hand repertoire and pieces for solo piano. primakov, a Moscow native, is a world-class pianist who studied at the Juilliard school, where he won the William petschek piano recital award. in 2002, he claimed the silver Medal and audience prize and First prize in young concert artists’ international auditions. his 2009 chopin cd was named “Best of the year” by npr. his 2013 highlights include a solo concert at carnegie hall and a recording of

chopin lauded by international record review. lavrova, also a Moscow native, is a performer of multifaceted artistry who earned her degrees at Juilliard under Jerome lowenthal. lavrova has performed throughout russia, europe and the u.s., including steinway hall, Weill hall, and alice tully hall. she is also the director of the highly successful Music school of new york city. after meeting at Juilliard, the duo debuted a cd of works by arensky and then founded their own record label, lp classics inc. the 50-minute recital is Free for families with children, geared towards ages 5-18. no tickets or advanced registration is required. visit musicforyouth.net for more information.

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AZ Corp., North Stonington, contractor for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 900 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $3 million. Filed Aug. 20.

Haynes, Lenworth, Stratford. Filed by Webster Bank N.A., Cheshire, by Dombroski Hillis L.L.C., New Haven. Property: 15 Taver Rock Road, Stratford. Amount: $8,000. Filed Backcountry Building & RemodAug. 26. eling, Greenwich, contractor for 80 Riverdale Avenue Associates. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 55 Old attachMENtS Post Road, Unit 2, Greenwich. Esti-rELEaSED mated cost: $38,000. Filed Aug. 19. McCann, Ian, Ridgefield. Filed by The Hatch & Bailey Co. by Bruce L. Elstein, Bridgeport. Property: 19 Griffin Hill Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $240,000. Filed Aug. 13.

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commerciaL 1700 Park Avenue L.L.C., Bridgeport. Construct a new superstructure, 620 Pequonnock St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Aug. 24.

Balazs james Construction, contractor for West Just L.L.C. Install a loading door at an existing commercial building for Walgreens, 1850 Post Road East, Westport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Aug. 23. Buildcase L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for Bedford West Holdings L.L.C., Fit-out an existing commercial building for Pure Chocolate L.L.C, 172 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Aug. 26. HGTV, contractor for Barbara Gernat. Perform repairs at a commercial building, 177 Sunﬂower Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Aug. 23.

547 North Realty L.L.C., Bridgeport, Fit-out an existing commercial building for 547 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Aug. 23.

Malkin Construction Corp., Stamford, contractor for First Stamford Place L.L.C. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 157 Greenwich Ave., First ﬂoor, Stamford. EsAble Construction Inc., contrac- timated cost: $76,000. Filed Aug. 23. tor for Chabad House of Westport Inc. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 79 Outdoor Lawns, Shelton, contracNewtown Turnpike, Westport. Esti- tor for Oak Bluff L.L.C. Perform mated cost: $10,000. Filed Aug. 21. interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 415 N. Washington Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Aug. 23.

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People’s Bank, Bridgeport. Reroof an existing commercial building, 1728 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $13,500. Filed Aug. 21. Reckson Construction and Development, Stamford, contractor for Reckson, a division of SL Green. Perform interior alterations at an existing commercial building, 1055 Washington Blvd., Fifth ﬂoor, Stamford. Estimated cost: $51,290. Filed Aug. 22.

At Home Services, contractor for Russell Phillips. Replace windows at an existing single-family residence, 199 College St., Stratford. Estimated cost: $10,837. Filed Aug. 21.

Falzone, Paul J., contractor for 23 Westfair L.L.C. Construct a new single-family residence, 23 Westfair Drive, Westport. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed Aug. 20.

Kowalsky, Debra and Edward Kowalsky, Westport. Reroof an existing single-family residence, 110B Imperial Ave., Westport. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed Aug. 23.

At Home Services, contractor for John Nichols. Install attic insulation at an existing single-family residence, 265 Rockwell Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: $2,735. Filed Aug. 23.

Flagship Construction, Stamford, contractor for Liz and Seth Diamond. Construct a front porch at an existing single-family residence, 50 Idlewood Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Aug. 23.

Lam, Xen, Shelton. Perform interior renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 34 to 36 Dover St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Aug. 23.

Barber, Betsy, Stamford. Add a two-story addition to an existing TJ & Sons, Danbury, contractor single-family residence, 85 Old for Boehringer Ingelheim Phar- North Stamford Road, Stamford. maceuticals Inc. Perform interior Estimated cost: $96,000. Filed renovations at an existing com- Aug. 23. mercial building, 900 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: Benedetto, Leonard, Bridgeport. $237,300. Filed Aug. 20. Construct a new ramp, 1482 Capital Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: Treco Corp., Bridgeport, contrac- $500. Filed Aug. 24. tor for McDonalds. Construct a new superstructure, 616 Pequonnock St., Bridgeport. Estimated Borghesi Building, Torrington, contractor for Liwomp Real Estate cost: $369,000. Filed Aug. 20. Inc. Construct a new superstructure, 46 Brookfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $839,000. reSidentiaL Filed Aug. 24.

Fours Seasons Home Improvement, contractor for HFH L.L.C. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 301 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,800. Filed Aug. 23.

Signature Construction, Stamford, contractor for 8 Sound Shore Associates L.L.C. Perform interior alterations at an existing commercial building, MCA Associates, 8 Sound Shore Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,800. Filed Aug. 26. Sutton Land L.L.C., Greenwich. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, Trapp Optical, 87 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Aug. 24.

672 Clark Street L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for Henry Showah. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 672 Clark St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,800. Filed Aug. 23. Able Construction Inc., contractor for Silent Grove L.L.C. Construct a new single-family residence, 10 Silent Grove North, Westport. Estimated cost: $650,000. Filed Aug. 20. Able Construction Inc., contractor for Able Construction Inc. Construct a new single-family residence, 12 Silent Grove North, Westport. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed Aug. 20. Anthony De Vito L.L.C., Yorktown Heights, N.Y., contractor for Edan Cho Park. Perform additions to a single-family residence, 222 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $505,000. Filed Aug. 26. Associated Design & Development L.L.C., contractor for Jennifer and Adam Goldberg. Perform external additions at an existing single-family residence, 8 Pheasant Lane, Westport. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed Aug. 22.

Bronski Builders, contractor for Elisa and Brian Mulhern. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 31 Crawford Road, Westport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Aug. 19. Bystry, Mark, Stratford. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 245 Curtis Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Aug. 19. Clarke Building Inc., Riverside, contractor for Timothy A. Dodge. Add a two-story addition to an existing single-family residence, 179 Vine Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $89,500. Filed Aug. 21. Cooper Associates, Stamford, contractor for Madeline Shaprio. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 77 Brook Run Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Aug. 26. Dent, Mary and Tim Dent, Ridgefield. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 64 Lincoln Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Aug. 23. Edricks Properties, Hamden, contractor for Beryl Jones. Reroof an existing single-family residence, 87 to 89 Elmwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Aug. 20.

Fullin, Peter (HIC), Stratford, contractor for Sharon Milbank. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 7 Lawrence St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed Aug. 21. H D & T Construction L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for Robert Barrett. Expand existing deck at a single-family residence, 60 Cooper Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $7,280. Filed Aug. 19.

Litwin, Thomas E., Ridgefield, contractor for Lee Soper. Add a two-story addition and perform interior additions to an existing single-family residence, 76 Blackman Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $197,000. Filed Aug. 21. Loparco Associates Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Richard DiPreta. Construct a new singlefamily residence over an existing footprint, 218 Palmer Hill Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $661,000. Filed Aug. 24. Loparco Associates Inc., Greenwich, contractor for 24 Martin Dale L.L.C. Perform interior renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 24 Martin Dale North, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed Aug. 26.

Hake, Stefan, Greenwich. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 181 Byram M and L Cleaning, Stamford, Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated contractor for Jennifer Urzivoli. Perform interior renovations at an cost: $200,000. Filed Aug. 23. existing single-family residence, 56 Hickory Way, Stamford. Estimated Horton, Jonathan, Greenwich. cost: $16,000. Filed Aug. 21. Construct an accessory building at a single-family residence, 100 Brookside Drive, Greenwich. Esti- MAS Construction, Stamford, mated cost: $70,000. Filed Aug. 20. contractor for Nicole and Israel Barochin. Construct a new deck at an existing single-family residence, Hruska, Derek, Ridgefield. Per- 553 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamform interior renovations at an ford. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed existing single-family residence, 26 Aug. 21. Harding Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $1,732. Filed Aug. 26. Molinas Home Improvement, Stamford, contractor for Gesler Jaccarino Builders, contractor Piercin. Add a two-story addition to for Marjorie and Douglas Watt. an existing two-family residence, 27 Perform interior renovations at an Woodrow St., Stamford. Estimated existing single-family residence, cost: $115,000. Filed Aug. 26. 24 Eno Lane, Westport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Aug. 22. Myers, Stephen, Bridgeport. Perform interior renovations at an exKnight and Grabowski Construc- isting single-family residence, 383 tion, Stamford, contractor for Steve Stillman St., Bridgeport. Estimated Grabowski. Perform additions and cost: $7,000. Filed Aug. 23. alterations at an existing singlefamily residence, 28 Willowbrook Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: NBL General Contractor, Bridgeport, contractor for Flavio Ni$30,000. Filed Aug. 22. eto. Perform external additions and replace a deck at an existing single-family residence, 230 Prince St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Aug. 21.

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Cindi BiGelOW, president and CEO of Fairﬁeld-based BiGelOW tea, will headline “Connecticut Celebrates Entrepreneurs,” a uCOnn SCHOOl OF BuSineSS networking/business event slated for Sept. 20, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the UConn Stamford main building. The morning features exhibits and workshops; the lunch from noon-1:30 p.m. will feature Bigelow’s keynote address. Tickets are $50 or $450 for a table of 10. For more information, contact Amanda Spada at Aspada@business.uconn.edu.

HelP WitH JOBS There will be a job fair Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2 p.m. called “TING” (teMPle iSrael netWOrKinG GrOuP for individuals in their job search), Temple Israel, 14 Coleytown Road, Westport. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Temple Israel at 227-1293.

BanKer JOinS a SPeCial BOard WeBSter BanK today announced that CHriStOPHer MOtl, senior vice president, director of middle-market segment banking at Webster, was recently named to SPeCial OlyMPiCS Connecticut Board of Directors. The organization provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for individuals of all abilities. Motl joined Webster in 2004 and has more than 20-years experience in the banking industry. A resident of Glastonbury, he is based in Hartford. Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgages, ﬁnancial planning, trust and investment services through 169 banking oﬃces; 305 ATMs; telephone banking; mobile banking; and the Internet.

Since beginning in Bethel in January 2010, ultra ViOlet PrOduCtiOnS (UVP) has brought stories, songs and smiles through youth theater to the greater Danbury community. From January to July, UVP “merged” into the Sandy HOOK artS Center FOr KidS (SHACK) in the wake of the horrible tragedy of last December. For seven months UVP/SHACK oﬀered free healing arts programs, as well as low-cost theater sessions to help bring healing to the community through the arts. Due to lack of funding, the SHACK closed July 7, 2013. The SHACK donated all of the remaining items to two local Newtown charities.

The mission of UVP is to build a child’s self-esteem through a no-pressure approach to theater. UVP is now accepting registrations for its fall/winter session to begin Saturday, Sept. 28, and run through Saturday, Dec. 7. This year’s production is “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Classes are geared toward children ages 4-14 years old and are held at Dance Dimensions in Brookﬁeld, 14 Del Mar Drive. On the night of the production UVP will hold a hat, glove and sock drive to donate to the homeless through the dOrOtHy day HOSPitality HOuSe in Danbury.

diaMOnd FOr tHe deFenSe COrreCtiOn: An Aug. 26 “Newsmaker” item misstated the location of the Reynolds & Rowella headquarters. It is in Ridgefield, not New Canaan, where the firm maintains a smaller office.

JaMeS diaMOnd has joined the Stamford-based law ﬁrm of CaCaCe tuSCH & SantaGata. His specialty is criminal defense law. Across 24 years, Diamond’s work has included representations in investigations and prosecutions on the state and federal levels. His cases run the spectrum from whitecollar crime to violent crime. He has defended more than 1,000 clients and participated in 30 criminal trials.

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Diamond was a Connecticut state prosecuting attorney for six years and also a public policy adviser to the New York state attorney general’s oﬃce. He teaches courses on the college level. Diamond divides his time between Connecticut and Arizona, where he is licensed to practice in the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court and where he is studying for his doctorate in juridical science degree, the highest degree in law.

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CatHleen F. SMitH, president of COldWell BanKer reSidential BrOKeraGe in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y., has been named one of The Commercial Record’s “Women of FIRE,” an annual award honoring the key female players in the local FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) sector. “We searched for the best of the best – those women who are making a difference through innovation, hard work, team-building, philanthropy, mentoring or leadership – and these women demonstrate these roles,” said tiMOtHy M. Warren Jr., CEO of Boston-based The Warren Group, real estate and finance publishers and publisher of The Commercial Record. Smith, of Ridgefield, was appointed president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester in 2010. She oversees the day-to-day operations of more than 50 real estate offices and more than 2,100 sales associates and employees.

WeStPOrt reSOurCeS, a leading independent investment and financial planning firm serving individuals, families, municipalities and institutions around the world, announced its founder and CEO, John Adams Vaccaro, has been named for the fifth consecutive year as one of Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors” in America for 2013. Barron’s, published in August by dOW JOneS & CO. Vaccaro is one of the two Connecticut-based financial advisers on the list. Westport Resources was founded in 1986 by Vaccaro. It also maintains an office in Naples, Fla.

By dint OF SPlint in neW Canaan COaStal OrtHOPaediCS will open its fourth patient office in New Canaan this month; it is specifically designed for orthopedic care. The new office will be a resource for area patients requiring urgent management of musculoskeletal injuries as well for consultation regarding complex chronic conditions. The office will be at 28-30 East Ave. at the corner of Cherry Street. Hours will be Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m-5p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Other Coastal Orthopaedic offices are in Norwalk, Darien and Westport.

Peer SuPPOrt FOr dOCentS tHe FairField COunty COMMunity FOundatiOn has awarded HOuSatOniC COMMunity COlleGe (HHC) $15,000 to support its peer docent program with the BridGePOrt PuBliC SCHOOlS. Entering its 14th year, the HMA peer docent program introduces students to art and art history, teaches them to look at art critically, and ultimately provides them with an opportunity to develop visual, analytical, and leadership skills that will assist them across the academic disciplines and throughout their lifetimes. With its arts enrichment emphasis, the program teaches Bridgeport students to become “experts” about several works and present their knowledge to their classmates during guided tours. The focus of this year’s program is on architecture with an examination noteworthy Bridgeport structures, urban planning and preservation, as well as on architectural drawings and prints in HMA’s permanent collection that will be on view in the Community Gallery Sept. 9-Oct. 25. “We’re delighted to receive this generous measure of support for the program,” said HCC director of institutional advancement Christopher Carollo. “It’s through programs like these that students learn to understand and appreciate art at an early age. It’s through the generosity of organizations like the Fairﬁeld County Community Foundation that Housatonic is able to oﬀer such a program.”

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SCOre FairField COunty will hold a free “Score Select” workshop titled “Running a Restaurant: Case History Series Panel with Q&A,” Thursday, Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m. with check-in starting at 5:30 pm at nOrWalK City Hall, 125 East Ave. Presenters: Bill WaldOrF has spent many years selling and ﬁnancing equipment to restaurants; and Ken rOFFe founded Roﬀe & Green Inc. in 1990, after 25 years of sales, marketing, business development and general management experience with Fortune 500 companies. Register directly at scorenorwalk.org. or call 831- 0065.

Comedienne SaraH SilVerMan will headline at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. Special guest is comedian Kyle dunniGan. Steve’s Bagels will provide an assortment of its signature bagels and other goodies in the lobby from 7-7:45 p.m. for all ticket holders, whether or not they celebrate Yom Kippur, to help them break the fast. For tickets, call the box office at 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

SCOre FairField COunty and co-sponsors the FerGuSOn liBrary and the StaMFOrd CHaMBer OF COMMerCe present the free workshop, “Business Preparedness and Disaster Recovery,” Wednesday, Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with check-in starting at 11 am at the Ferguson Library, 96 Broad St., Stamford. Speakers: representatives of Agility Recovery, Business Technologies, CPB (Insurance) and Stamford Emergency Management. State and local agencies and businesses will be present and available for questions. Register directly at scorenorwalk. org or call 831 0065.

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on the record New Look Painting, Glastonbury, contractor for 3000 Madison Avenue Condominiums. Construct new decks at existing residential units, 2950 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Aug. 23. New Look Painting and Construction, Glastonbury, contractor for 3000 Madison Avenue Condominiums. Construct new decks at existing residential units, 3012 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Aug. 23.

Price, Harold, Stamford. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 66 Sutton Drive East, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Aug. 22.

Stormguard, contractor for Robert Natasia. Reroof an existing singlefamily residence, 81 to 83 Prince St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,395. Filed Aug. 24.

Purisic, Semir, Bridgeport. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 200 to 202 Harral Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Aug. 22.

Stormguard, contractor for Narcisa Alvarado. Reroof an existing single-family residence, 162 Bronx Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,128. Filed Aug. 24.

Radio Communications, Bridgeport. Install commercial antennas, 623 Pine St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $16,500. Filed Aug. 21.

Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield. Construct a new single-family residence, 3 Pump Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed Aug. 22.

Nieto, Flavio, Bridgeport. Perform external additions at an existing single-family residence, 230 Prince Richardson, James, Bridgeport, St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: contractor for Dethoil Fuller. Reroof an existing single-family $25,000. Filed Aug. 21. residence, 152 to 154 Springdale St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: Ohi of Connecticut L.L.C., con- $80,000. Filed Aug. 23. tractor for Sophia Maragos. Perform additions to an accessory building at an existing single-family Romano, John, Stamford, contracresidence, 77 Cavalry Road, West- tor for Mary and Peter Ciccone. port. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 10 Aug. 23. Edgewood Drive, Unit 1B, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Ortega, James, contractor for Dan- Aug. 19. iel Lucny. Reroof an existing singlefamily residence, 160 Columbus Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: Ryan, John, contractor for Henry Paoletti. Construct a new deck at $7,589.29. Filed Aug. 26. an existing single-family residence, 85B South Trail, Stratford. EstimatPDS Engineering, contractor for ed cost: $2,200. Filed Aug. 19. Trefz Corp. Perform additions to a single-family residence, 849 Honeyspot Road, Stratford. Estimated Sarje Inc., Fairfield, contractor for Michael Carpenter. Reroof an excost: $650,000. Filed Aug. 26. isting single-family residence, 134 Otter Rock Drive, Greenwich. EstiPelham Homes L.L.C., Ridgefield, mated cost: $75,000. Filed Aug. 21. contractor for Paul Queally. Construct a new single-family residence, 21 Gay Road, Ridgefield. Estimated Sears Home Improvement, Rocky Hill, contractor for Susan Van Scov. cost: $790,000. Filed Aug. 19. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, Piccirillo, Steve, contractor for Ja- 618 Clark St., Bridgeport. Estimatnis Rossman. Perform additions to ed cost: $9,512. Filed Aug. 20. an accessory building at an existing single-family residence, 60 Ash St., Stratford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Sharkey, Colleen, Stamford. Perform interior renovations at an Filed Aug. 21. existing single-family residence, 106-3C Woodside Green, StamPower Home Remodeling Group, ford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Chester, Pa., contractor for Jane Aug. 22. Perfetto. Replace windows at an existing single-family residence, 450 Wakelee Ave., Stratford. Estimated Snellman Construction Inc., contractor for Ellen and Michael cost: $11,978. Filed Aug. 26. Fifer. Construct a new single-family residence, 32 Bermuda Road, WestPremier Construction, Bridgeport, port. Estimated cost: $750,000. contractor for Kenneth Coleman. Filed Aug. 22. Perform external additions at an existing single-family residence, 868 Brooklawn Ave., Bridgeport. Esti- St. Vincent’s Hospital, Bridgeport. Perform interior renovations at an mated cost: $12,800. Filed Aug. 21. existing commercial building, 109 to 111 Aldine St., Bridgeport. EstiPreuss, Eva, Stamford. Perform in- mated cost: $1,500. Filed Aug. 21. terior alterations at a single-family residence, 51 Hill Crest Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $107,000. Sterling Associates G.C., contractor for Beth and David Atlas. Filed Aug. 26. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 9 N. Sasco Common, Westport. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Aug. 20.

Sunlight Solar Energy, contractor for Ricahrd Ezyk. Install Solar Panels at an existing single-family residence, 570 James Farm Road, Stratford. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Aug. 26. Sunset Holdings L.L.C., Stamford. Construct a new single-family residence, 546 Haviland Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 21. Testa, Robert, contractor for James McDaniel. Perform external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 1480 Stratford Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: $4,200. Filed Aug. 21. The Boston Solar Co., Lynn, Mass., contractor for Hiriko Dutton. Install solar panels at an existing single-family residence, 115 Acre View Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Aug. 21. The Pratley Company L.L.C., contractor for Mary Jane Liu. Construct a new single-family residence, 37 Danbury Ave., Westport. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed Aug. 23. Thompson, Per J., Greenwich, contractor for Richard Reilly. Perform external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 26 Lincoln Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed Aug. 23. Tordjman, Euphrosyn, Greenwich. Reroof an existing singlefamily residence, 12 Sawmill Terrace, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Aug. 20. Winzler Remodeling, contractor for Donna Loehfelm. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 30 E. Parkway Drive, Stratford. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Aug. 26. Witsie, Robert, contractor for Devin Wiltsie. Perform interior renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 696 Stratford Road, Stratford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Aug. 26.

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Wright Home Works L.L.C., contractor for Grassy Plains L.L.C. Construct a new single-family residence, 31 Grassy Plains Road, Westport. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed Aug. 21. Yang, Xing Song, Bridgeport. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 3765 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Aug. 20.

PRRC Inc. d.b.a. Price Rite of Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Filed by Joyce Upchurch, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Edmund Q. Collier, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries she sustained due to the negligence of the defendant. Filed Aug. 20. Case no. 6037424.

Rainbow Restaurant, Bridgeport. Filed by Mariluz Rosa, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Dennis A. Bradley, Bridgeport. Action: The plainYork Home L.L.C., Old Green- tiff has brought this suit against wich, contractor for Christine and the defendant for injuries that she Paul Zummo. Perform interior sustained due to the negligence renovations at an existing single- of the defendant. Filed Aug. 16. family residence, 5 Quintard Ave., Case no. 6037366. Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $180,000. Filed Aug. 24. Rectangle Corp. d.b.a. 1-877-Bedding, Stamford. Filed by VaughanBassett Furniture Co. Plaintiff’s COURT CASES attorney: Howard E. Kantrovitz, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $5,382.55 for materials sold Bridgeport and delivered to it. Filed Aug. 20. District Court Case no. 6037412. D and D Auto L.L.C. d.b.a. Fairfield Hyundai, Fairfield. Filed by Service Management Group L.L.C., Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: James A. Lenes, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breachof-contract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $6,590.24 for janitorial services performed. Filed Aug. 19. Case no. 6037381. Fairview Health of Greenwich L.L.C., Greenwich. Filed by Clinical Laboratory Partners L.L.C., Newington. Plaintiff’s attorney: Walter Onacewicz, Bloomfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $19,566.68 for nursing services performed. Filed Aug. 21. Case no. 6037455. Franco, Dominick d.b.a. Plants & Things by Franco, Stamford. Filed by Cavicchio Greenhouses, Sudbury, Mass. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ryanna T. Capalbo and Andrew R. Bilodeau, Warwick, R.I. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breachof-contract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $4,190.94 for materials sold and delivered to him. Filed Aug. 19. Case no. 6017398. J.K. & M. Construction Co., et al., Stratford. Filed by TD Bank N.A., Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorney: Walter Menjivar, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant for failing to make repayments on a promisory note that the defendant had delivered to the plaintiff. Filed Aug. 21. Case no. 6037451.

Stamford District Court Concorde Funding Group Ltd., et al., Riverside. Filed by Connecticut Community Bank N.A., Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael A. Leone, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for failing to make payments on a term note in the original amount of $50,000 that the plaintiff had provided to the defendant. Filed Aug. 26. Case no. 6019610. Dappreio Cosntruction & Development L.L.C., Shelton. Filed by The Woodmill L.L.C., Terryville. Plaintiff’s attorney: Matthew J. Corcoran, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for failing to pay for construction services that were provided amounting to $33,520.80. Filed Aug. 23. Case no. 6019588.

Darien Fuel Co. Filed by Matthew Drake. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thomas Danbury Galvin Cotter, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit District Court against the defendant for injuries he sustained due to the negligence Arch Insurance Co., et al., Har- of the defendant. Filed Aug. 20. wington. Filed by O&G Indus- Case no. 6019552. tries Inc., Torrington. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Timothy T. Corey and Luke R. Conrad, Hartford. Ac- Dexter Sutherland Septic Sertion: The plaintiff has brought this vice L.L.C., et al., Norwalk. Filed breach-of-contract suit against by Clipper Magazine L.L.C. d.b.a. the defendant for failing to pay Clipper Magazine. Plaintiff’s at$12,666.17 for construction ma- torney: Linda S. Strumpf, New terials that the plaintiff provided Canaan. Action: The plaintiff has to Arch Insurance. Filed Aug. 26. brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for failing Case no. 6013368. to pay $4,677, for advertising services performed for the defendant. Candlewood Park inc., et al. Filed Filed Aug. 21. Case no. 6019561. by Patricia Dotson. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert J. Guendelsberger, New Milford. Action: The plain- LQ Management L.L.C., et al., tiff has brought this suit against Irving, Texas. Filed by Kathleen the defendant for injuries that she Romanelli, Lake in the Hills, Ill. sustained due to the negligence Plaintiff’s attorney: John-Henry of the defendant. Filed Aug. 22. M. Steele, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit Case no. 6013339. against the defendant for injuries she sustained due to the negligence Fairfield Restaurant Supply Inc., of the defendant. Filed Aug. 16. et al., Danbury. Filed by Bank of Case no. 6019493. America N.A., Kansas City, Mo. Plaintiff’s attorney: Paul A. De Genaro, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff Mastersanti, Donald P. d.b.a. We has brought this breach-of-contract Can Do That Big Head, Oxford. suit against the defendant for fail- Filed by First Data Merchant Sering to make payments on a line vices. Plaintiff’s attorney: Howof credit for the sum of $100,000 ard Evan Ignal, Bridgeport. Acthat the plaintiff had provided tion: The plaintiff has brought breach-of-contract suit to the defendant. Filed Aug. 20. this against the defendant for failing Case no. 6013305. to make payments on a Master credit card agreement amounting to $32,239. Filed Aug. 26. Case no. 6019609.

on the record RBS Citizens N.A., Stamford. Filed by Nyanthiol Chambang, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: William S. Palmieri, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this discrimination suit against the defendant for emotional distress and creating a hostile working environment. Filed Aug. 26. Case no. 6019607. Restaurant Programs of America L.L.C., et al. Filed by Norwalk Commercial Reatly Corp., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kevin S. Coyne, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breachof-contract suit against the defendant who had failed to properly procure liability insurance for the subject property. Filed Aug. 20. Case no. 6019528.

Zimmer Inc., Warsaw, Ind. Filed by Peter DiDonato, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Richard L. Grant, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendant who has designed, manufactured and sold the Zimmer Nexgen Knee Solution product. The plaintiff had sustained damages from the defective product. Filed Aug. 20. Case no. 6019535.

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Camp Sloane Young Men’s Christian Association Inc., et al. Filed by Vittorio Lacagnina. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mary Ann Connors, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries he Riverside Service Inc., Cos Cob. sustained due to the negligence Filed by LM Insurance Corp., of the defendant. Filed Aug. 21. Wausau, Wis. Plaintiff’s attorney: Case no. 13cv01201. Howard Evan Ignal, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit Convergent Healthcare Recovagainst the defendant for failing eries Inc., Peoria, Ill. Filed by to pay $9,560 for a workers’ com- Thomas Shivers, Vernon. Plaintiff’s pensation policy that was issued attorney: Michael W. Kennedy, to the defendant. Filed Aug. 21. Branford. Plaintiff’s attorney: AcCase no. 6019557 tion: The plaintiff has brought this violation of the fair debt collections act suit against the defendant after Shearman & Sterling L.L.P., et attempting to collect a debt. Filed al., Fairfield. Filed by Peter Brant, Aug. 19. Case no. 13cv01187. Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorneys: David S. Golub and Jonathan M. Levine, Stamford. Action: The Divesified Consultants Inc. Filed plaintiff has brought this breach- by Kenneth Odom, New Haof-contract suit against the de- ven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joanne fendant for negligently represent- S. Faulkner, New Haven. Action: ing the plaintiff in a multimillion The plaintiff has brought this suit dollar transaction, which caused against the defendant for attemptthe plaintiff to lose tens of mil- ing to collect additional fees, which lions of dollars. Filed Aug. 22. is in violation of the black-letter law. Case no. 6019573. Filed Aug. 26. Case no. 13cv01231. Spanlight USA Inc., et al., Hampton, United Kingdom. Filed by Lumivisions Archetectural Elements Inc., et al., South Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan T. Hoffman, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant for its failure to adhere to certain terms of their business agreement. Filed Aug. 28. Case no. 6019626. State Drive-In Cleaners Inc., Westport. Filed by Petro Inc., Mellville, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $23,999.75 for fuel delivery services. Filed Aug. 20. Case no. 6019534.

Fitness Edge Inc., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Physicians’ Physical Therapy & Physiology Inc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Aytan Y. Bellin, White Plains, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of the telephone consumer protection act suit against the defendant for sending facsimile advertisements to the plaintiff without the proper optout notices as required by law. Filed Aug. 23. Case no. 13cv01217.

Frontline Asset Strategies L.L.C., et al., Roseville, Minn. Filed by Coretta Ellison, Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sergei Lemberg, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of the fair debt collections act suit against the defendant for attempting to collect a debt from the plaintiff, even though the plaintiff informed the defendant that she is not the person in question. Filed Aug. 23. Case no. 13cv01222. Hoyt Livery Inc., et al., New Canaan. Filed by Burton Dupee, New Canaan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Anthony J. Pantuso III, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of the fair labor standards act suit as the defendant is in violation of not paying the plaintiff for overtime work. Filed Aug. 19. Case no. 13cv01185.

465 Field Point Realty L.L.C., New Canaan. Seller: Ann T. Sweeney, Greenwich. Property: 465 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Aug. 15. B W Church East L.L.C., Westport. Seller: Maxx & Luke L.L.C., Westport. Property: 44 Church Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Aug. 22.

QUIT CLAIM Muraki, Kiyomi and John T. Shearman, Oxford. Seller: William J. Pettit Sr., Danbury. Property: 118 Great Plain Road, Danbury. Amount: $205,000. Filed Aug. 20.

Skiba, Martha, Stratford. Seller: Janaina C. Nascimento, Stratford. Property: 70 Vought Place, Stratford. Hub at Cobb’s Mill L.L.C., et al., Amount: $54,200. Filed Aug. 23. Weston. Filed by Broadcast Music Inc., et al., New York City. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael J. Rye, Hartford. RESIDENTIAL Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of copyright infringement suit against the defendant Beachwood Properties L.L.C., who has been playing music with- Fairfield. Seller: House That Ruth out a valid licensing agreement Built L.L.C., Fairfield. Property: with the plaintiff. Filed Aug. 26. 200 Fifth Ave., Stratford. Amount: $223,000. Filed Aug. 26. Case no. 13cv01234. ReEnergy Sterling L.L.C., et al., New Haven. Filed by Howard Roberts. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joel Thomas Faxon, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries he sustained due to the negligence of the defendant. Filed Aug. 15. Case no. 13cv01171. Stewart Title Guaranty Co. Filed by Ronald I. Chorches, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Theodore W. Heiser, Clinton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant, which performed an incorrect title search. Filed Aug. 16. Case no. 13cv01182.

Townsquare Media L.L.C. Filed by BWP Media USA Inc., et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: Melissa Ann Pirillo, Garden City, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this copyright Frontier Communications Corp., infringement suit against the defenStamford. Filed by Diana Mey. dant for publishing the plaintiff’s Plaintiff’s attorneys: Anthony contents without permission. Filed Paronich, Boston, Mass., Edward Aug. 20. Case no. 13cv01193. Broderick, Boston, Mass., and Nicholas John Cicale, Oxford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this DEEDS violation of the telephone consumer protection act suit against the defendant for placing wide-scale COMMERCIAL illegal telemarketing calls to the plaintiff’s cell phone. Filed Aug. 20. 14 Adams Farm L.L.C., Norwalk. Case no. 13cv01191. Seller: Bernice H. and Carl J. Liba, Westport. Property: 14 Adams Farm Road, Westport. Amount: $1.01 million. Filed Aug. 21.

13 Field Road L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: Edward Kulpa, Stamford. Property: 13 Field Road, Cos Cob. Amount: $700,000. Filed Aug. 23. 16 Annjim Drive L.L.C., New Canaan. Seller: Cynthia H. Williams, Greenwich. Property: 16 Annjim Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $970,000. Filed Aug. 21. 5 Butler Street L.L.C., Stamford. Seller: Mary Ellen Bucci, Old Greenwich, and Anthony S. Bucci Jr., East Dixfield, Maine. Property: 5 Butler St., Greenwich. Amount: $842,100. Filed Aug. 23.

Alexander, Janel M. and Howard A. Alexander, Greenwich. Seller: Sally M. and Gordon C. MacKenzie Jr., Greenwich. Property: 169 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Aug. 23.

Baker, Christopher and Karen Baker, Stamford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 27 Northill St., Unit 6P, Stamford. Amount: $145,000. Filed Aug. 26.

Alfani, Luigi, Hickville, N.Y. Seller: Rachel M. McMahon and Moises D. Rivera, Danbury. Property: 55 Mill Plain Road, Unit 31-10, Danbury. Amount: $155,000. Filed Aug. 20.

Baptista, Fatima and Ramiro A. Baptista and Cesar M. Lopes, Brookfield. Seller: Candlewood Shores Estates Inc., Brookfield. Property: 1 N. Lakeshore Drive and 32 Candlewood Shores Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $140,000. Filed Aug. 12.

Alger, David, Danbury. Seller: Bunson Granudo L.L.C., Brookfield. Property: 30 Clearview Drive, Benoit, Evnageline M., Danbury. Brookfield. Amount: $330,000. Seller: Robert Turriago, South SaFiled Aug. 20. lem, N.Y. Property: 9 Concord St. and 9 Lombard St., Danbury. Amount: $405,000. Filed Aug. 20. Alyafi, Rusha and Hani Jamjoom, Cos Cob. Seller: Ann S. and William P. Dynan, Cos Cob. Property: Beutler, Pamela and Gregory S. 239 Palmer Hill Road, Old Green- Beutler, Westport. Seller: R B Benwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed son & Company Inc., Westport. Aug. 19. Property: 359 Green Farms Road, Westport. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Aug. 23. Amaro, Tara A. and Santiago J. Amaro, Bethel. Seller: John J. McGowan, Largo, Fla. Property: 8 Biasetti, Ashley L., Stratford. Seller: Fairchild Drive, Bethel. Amount: Lydia Falcon and Luis Carrasquillo, $208,000. Filed Aug. 23. Stratford. Property: 36 Sikorsky Place, Stratford. Amount: $57,000. Filed Aug. 22. Anderson, Nicole and Ali Rahimtula, Hoboken, N.J. Seller: Catherine Otto, Panama City, Fla. Prop- Block, Patricia and Paul Block, erty: 36 Meyer Place, Greenwich. Westport. Seller: Lisa A. and RichAmount: $400,000. Filed Aug. 15. ard M. Jeanneret, Westport. Property: 22 Burr Farms Road, Westport. Amount: $3.06 million. Filed Anderson, Nicole and Ali Rahim- Aug. 21. tula, Hoboken, N.J. Seller: Mollie Vernon, Riverside and Mark K. Vernon, Las Vegas, Nev. Property: 36 Meyer Place, Greenwich. Amount: $400,000. Filed Aug. 15. Antonucci, Anthony, Westport. Seller: Karen M. and Wayne Fingerman, St. Helena, Calif. Property: 12 Greenacre Lane, Westport. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Aug. 23.

Arar, Haidar, Trumbull. Seller: Acevedo, Edwin, Bronx, N.Y. Hetal and Chhiraag A. Oza, TrumSeller: Michael Mill, New Fairfield. bull. Property: 85 Haviland Drive, Property: 33 Merlin Ave., New Trumbull. Amount: $300,000. Filed Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed Aug. 22. Aug. 20. Assuras, Nicole G., Portland, Ore. Albert, Lori and Marc Albert, Old Seller: Bethel Danbury Two L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Alyssa DeSim- White Plains, N.Y. Property: 77 one and Christopher Tice, Green- Tucker St., Danbury. Amount: wich. Property: 29 Arnold St., $357,252. Filed Aug. 19. Greenwich. Amount: $1.02 million. Filed Aug. 16. Baginski, Anna and Wojciech Baginski, Norwalk. Seller: ElizaAlexander, Carol E. and Venkat beth A. and Matthew L. Schroeder, Sampath, Westport. Seller: Adilia Breckenridge, Colo. Property: 29 D. and Thomas S. Douglas, West- November Trail, Weston. Amount: port. Property: 62 Morningside $672,000. Filed Aug. 23. Drive South, Westport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Aug. 26. Bailey, Cecilia and Larry Bailey, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Seller: RMS Valley L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 320 Valley Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Aug. 15.

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on the record Bonelli, Alexandra M. and Charles C. Bonelli, Ridgefield. Seller: Paula C. and John F. Robbins, Ridgefield. Property: 198 North St., Ridgefield. Amount: $1.05 million. Filed Aug. 16. Boyle, Stephanie and Jon Urquidi, Trumbull. Seller: Marcia R. and Michael T. Foley, Trumbull. Property: 19 Yorktown Circle, Trumbull. Amount: $460,000. Filed Aug. 20. Callinan, Elizabeth A. and Kevin P. Callinan, Bethel. Seller: Carmela Keck, Bethel. Property: 33 Green Pasture Road, Bethel. Amount: $312,000. Filed Aug. 21. Cappuzzo, Julie L. and Salvatore Cappuzzo, Danbury. Seller: Allison Sabol, Summit, N.J. Property: 25 Moody Lane, Danbury. Amount: $679,000. Filed Aug. 19.

Costa, Linda, Ridgefield. Seller: Anita F. Newman, Ridgefield. Property: 37 Peaceable St., Ridgefield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Aug. 21.

Evenstein, Marina and Dmitry Maskoff, Westport. Seller: Jan and Mitchell Wein, Westport. Property: 7 Tarone Drive, Westport. Amount: $949,000. Filed Aug. 23.

Geller, Jonathan S., Greenwich. Seller: Sarah C. McKenna, Stamford. Property: 98 Lower Cross Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.05 million. Filed Aug. 14.

Cowie, Brian, Madison, Wis. Seller: First Niagara Bank N.A., New Haven. Property: 345 Georgetown Road, Weston. Amount: $576,000. Filed Aug. 21.

Eyler, Barbara P. and William C. Eyler, Staunton, Va. Seller: Mary Ann and Louis Napolitano, Sherman. Property: 14 Pepper Pond Road, Sherman. Amount: $352,000. Filed Aug. 16.

Gera, Daniel P., New Fairfield. Seller: Isabel Vallejo, New Fairfield. Property: 52 Rita Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $191,000. Filed Aug. 13.

Cradit, Lisa Gayle and Robert Cangemi Jr., Greenwich. Seller: Seymour I. Baum, Stamford. Property: 61 Nathan Hale Drive, Stamford. Amount: $560,827.50. Filed Aug. 26. Cramer, Adrienne F. and Benedict F. Cramer, Huntington, N.Y. Seller: Diana and Richard P. Hastings, Ridgefield. Property: 66 Topstone Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.07 million. Filed Aug. 13.

Carey, Erika and Robert Carey, Trumbull. Seller: Lynsey L. and Christopher E. McCloskey, Trumbull. Property: 60 Canterbury Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $492,700. Filed Aug. 23.

Crisanti, John A., Trumbull. Seller: Robert Napolitano, Trumbull. Property: 2229 Arganese Place, Unit 213, Trumbull. Amount: $176,000. Filed Aug. 22.

Caruso, Emily E. and Nicholas L. Caruso, Norwalk. Seller: Linda M. and Robert N. Bouroque, Stratford. Property: 200 Karen Ave., Stratford. Amount: $330,000. Filed Aug. 26.

De Almeida, Mario, Danbury. Seller: Juraci and Victor G. Elizondo, Danbury. Property: 72A James St., Danbury. Amount: $264,500. Filed Aug. 19.

Catalano, Mary Anne and Philip C. Catalano Jr., Greenwich. Seller: Judith P. Catalano, Greenwich. Property: 36 Byram Shore Road, Greenwich. Amount: $750,000. Filed Aug. 12.

Despagna, Jill and Christopher Despagna, Newtown. Seller: Gail and Richard Oparowski, Newtown. Property: 4 Pheasant Ridge Road, Newtown. Amount: $785,000. Filed Aug. 23.

Cirasuolo, Alexandria N. and David J. Cirasualo, Norwalk. Seller: Christopher D. Cocco, Southport. Property: 15 Webb Road, Westport. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Aug. 22.

Driscoll, Neal, Burlington. Seller: Janice M. Izzo and Susan L. Kelsey, Stratford. Property: 258 Booth St., Stratford. Amount: $140,109. Filed Aug. 23.

Clarke, Alicia and Christopher Clarke, Greenwich. Seller: Susan E. Crosby and John D. Josel, Stamford. Property: 309 Cedar Wood Road, Stamford. Amount: $825,000. Filed Aug. 23.

Dugo, Tara and Jesse L. Dugo, White Plains, N.Y. Seller: Duy Nguyen, Newtown. Property: 13 saw Mill Road, Newtown. Amount: $245,000. Filed Aug. 21.

Dutra-Gioffre, Jennifer L. and David Gioffre, Ridgefield. Seller: Clennon, Cleopatra S. and Tysha- Stacy and Christopher McGratty, na E. Slaughter, Trumbull. Seller: Ridgefield. Property: 90 RemingDmitri Kazan, Trumbull. Property: ton Road, Ridgefield. Amount: 43 Greenbrier Road, Trumbull. $800,000. Filed Aug. 15. Amount: $345,000. Filed Aug. 23. Cole, Sarah and Dean R. Matula, Oxbridge, United Kingdom. Seller: Christopher M. Frankenhoff, Manalapan, Fla. Property: 20 Phyllis Lane, Newtown. Amount: $440,000. Filed Aug. 26. Cook, Eric, Danbury. Seller: Gail Haggerty, Brookfield. Property: 45 Elbow Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $227,000. Filed Aug. 12.

Dworak, Basia and Nathan Dworak, Weston. Seller: Helen K. Boes and Richard A. Calacci, New York City. Property: 3 Otter Trail, Westport. Amount: $969,000. Filed Aug. 23. Espeland, Jon E., Middlebury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 149 Pine Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $179,900. Filed Aug. 13.

Feldman, Stephanie and Alan Finkelstein, Greenwich. Seller: Lauren R. and Daryl D. Simm, Old Greenwich. Property: 12 Chietains Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Aug. 13.

Ginsburg, Frances W., Stamford. Seller: Eastside Development Associates L.L.C., Norwalk. Property: 850 E. Main St., Unit 501, Stamford. Amount: $459,600. Filed Aug. 23.

Girshin, Marina, Greenwich. Seller: One West Bank F.S.B., PasaFernandez, Carolina and Jesus dena, Calif. Property: 25 HaveErnesto Fernandez, Sherman. meyer Lane, Greenwich/Stamford. Seller: Mark C. Linder, Sherman. Amount: $481,180. Filed Aug. 16. Property: 60 Leach Hollow Road, Sherman. Amount: $450,000. Filed Gladstein, Geoffrey S., Trumbull. Aug. 9. Seller: Dolores M. and Julian S. Modzeleski, Trumbull. Property: 45 Regency Circle, Unit 25, Trumbull. Foldesi, Julie and Michael E. Croi- Amount: $490,000. Filed Aug. 26. ter, New York City. Seller: Claire Cahill Cawley and Thomas J. Cawley, New Fairfield. Property: 26 Hilldale Road, New Fairfield. Amount: Global Real Estate USA Inc., Cos Cob. Seller: Linda K. Coletti, Port $187,500. Filed Aug. 22. Chester, N.Y. and Patricia K. Lane, Narbeth, Pa. Property: 20 MapleFrascatore, Mary C., Trumbull. wood Drive, Cos Cob. Amount: Seller: Nancy M. Devito, Trum- $855,000. Filed Aug. 15. bull. Property: 84 Oak Ridge Road, Trumbull. Amount: $150,000. Filed Goldberg, Ellyn and Michael Aug. 20. Schmer, Melville, N.Y. Seller: Susan and Julian Fleming, RidgeFried, Cheryl, Yorktown Heights, field. Property: 1 Woodcock Lane, N.Y. Seller: Veronica Stevens, Ridgefield. Amount: $727,500. Danbury. Property: 5006 Han- Filed Aug. 16. cock Drive, Danbury. Amount: $283,500. Filed Aug. 20. Grace, June, Stratford. Seller: estate of Violet R. Fee, Stratford. PropGaico, Michael R., Stamford. Sell- erty: 95 Hollywood Ave., Stratford. er: Liana and Dan M. Gaico, Stam- Amount: $224,900. Filed Aug. 22. ford. Property: 320 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 42, Stamford. Amount: Gray, Lorna and Michael Gray, $392,000. Filed Aug. 26. Stratford. Seller: Phu X. Nguyen and Diem Thi Xuan Mai, StratGardner, Donna M., Stamford. ford. Property: 106 Yarwood St., Seller: Jana Mikhova and Rafael Stratford. Amount: $170,000. Filed Santaella Cruz, Stamford. Property: Aug. 23. 180 Turn of River Road, Unit 9A, Stamford. Amount: $535,000. Filed Hackett, Jill M., Port Chester, N.Y. Aug. 23. Seller: Ellen and Anthony J. Lasita, Bethel. Property: 24 Maple AvGaro, Viktoria and Lewis Zirogi- enue Extension, Bethel. Amount: annis, Weston. Seller: National Eq- $175,000. Filed Aug. 27. uity Inc. Property: 36 Old Orchard Drive, Weston. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 21. FORECLOSURES Gatherer, Jennifer and Andrew John Gatherer, Greenwich. Seller: Helen G. Oen and Kay Tiong Oen, Carlsbad, Calif. Property: 58 Bowman Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $950,000. Filed Aug. 15.

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623 Steamboat L.L.C. Creditor: Associated Properties II L.L.C., Greenwich. Property: 623 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 21. Balasic, Alan Michael, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 251 Great Hill Road, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 19.

Chagas, Marcelo B., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Fort JUDGMENTS Mill, S.C. Property: 54 Juniper Road, Bethel. Mortgage default. Ahern, Andrea, Stratford. Filed Aug. 23. $1,065.48, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., Dean, Alan, et al. Creditor: JPMor- 100 Orchard Hill Drive, Stratford. gan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Filed Aug. 22. Fla. Property: 3 Lands End Road, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Anderson, Lori A., Danbury. Aug. 26. $622.10, in favor of Jennings Oil Co., Danbury, by Philip H. MoGrigorov, Natasha D. and Mario nogan, Waterbury. Property: 148 Grigorov, et al. Creditor: US Bank Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. N.A., Salt Lake City, Utah. Proper- Filed Aug. 19. ty: 302 Lyons Plains Road, Weston. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 21. Arthur, Richard J., Danbury. $4,610.52, in favor of Discover Levy-Schwartz, Barbara J. and Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Robert Marc E. Schwartz, et al. Credi- E. Johnson, East Hartford. Proptor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., erty: 2 Crestview Lane, Danbury. Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 3 Pebble Filed Aug. 22. Road, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 21. McWilliams, Kathy A. and Daniel P. McWilliams. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 6 Fanton Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 19. Nelson, Margaret, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Mendota Heights, Minn. Property: 9 Lake Drive, Unit BP, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 15.

Banks, Sandra L., Danbury. $473.57, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 207 Larson Drive, Danbury. Filed Aug. 22. Barber, Jaime and Jaime Caviola, Stamford. $8,093.67, in favor of Elizabeth Upward, New York City. Property: by Sara M. Gould, Stamford. Property: 18 Greenway Drive, Greenwich, and 5 Peveril Road, Unit 2, Stamford. Filed Aug. 16.

Oliviera, Claudimir E., et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA N.A., Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 103 Great Plain Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 21.

Biasetti, Gilbert, Brookfield. $1,435, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Bethel, by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 47 Old Middle Road, Brookfield. Filed Roberts, Kathleen, et al. Credi- Aug. 16. tor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 51 Brooks, Daniel, Westport. Canaan Road, Stratford. Mortgage $15,278.04, in favor of Cohen and default. Filed Aug. 26. Wolf P.C., Orange, by Dyan M. Kozaczka, Orange. Property: 23 Park Rosado, Orlando, et al. Creditor: Lane, Westport. Filed Aug. 26. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 39 Taft St., Brown, Jennifer, Stratford. Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed $4,671.71, in favor of Cavalry SPV Aug. 21. I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by William L. Marohn. New Haven. Property: Viesto, Tammy M. and Paul J. 1545 James Farm Road, Stratford. Viesto, et al. Creditor: Bank of Filed Aug. 26. America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 21 Indian Hill Lane, Newtown. Cafone, Jane, Brookfield. $295.29, Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 21. in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 5 Oak Lane, Brookfield. FORECLOSURE Filed Aug. 20.

SALES

Cartagena, Ricardo, Stratford. $2,403.90, in favor of Asset AcGMAC Mortgage L.L.C., Fort ceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., Washington, Pa. Appointed com- by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. mittee: Beatriz Moran-Torres, Property: 141 College St., Stratford. Westport. Property: 120 Val- Filed Aug. 26. ley Road, Westport. Amount: $263,400. Filed Aug. 21.

on the record Casano, Aaron, Ridgefield. $2,975.87, in favor of Standard Oil of CT Inc., Bridgeport, by Matthew J. Corcoran, Hamden. Property: 75 S. Manning Blvd., Ridgefield. Filed Aug. 19.

Gohn, Joseph E., Danbury. $17,093.63, in favor of Citibank N.A., Sioux Falls, S.D., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 8 Hayes St., Danbury. Filed Aug. 22.

Haley, Laura M., Stratford. Caviness, Joanne and James Cavi- $4,949.32, in favor of Asset Accepness, Ridgefield. $1,202.92, in favor tance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Joof Superior Plus Energy Services, seph M. Tobin, New Haven. PropWinsted, by William G. Reveley, erty: 216 Albright Ave., Stratford. Vernon. Property: 40 Beaver Brook Filed Aug. 26. Road, Ridgefield. Filed Aug. 26. Cooper, Elaine a.k.a. Elaine Levy, Weston. $1,326.56, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 22 Hill Farm Road, Weston. Filed Aug. 26.

Haschak, William, Stratford. $3,868.54, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by William L. Marjohn. New Haven. Property: 2430 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. Filed Aug. 26.

Hoffman, Amy, Stratford. $245.85, Crowe, William T., Danbury. in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., $1,546.04, in favor of FIA Card Ser- Warren, Mich., by William L. Marvices, N.A., Newark, Del., by Robert john. New Haven. Property: 40 E. Johnson, East Hartford. Prop- Goldbach Drive, Stratford. Filed erty: 37 Wintergreen Hill Road, Aug. 26. Danbury. Filed Aug. 22. Hoffman, Jody, Stratford. $2,645.02, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., 40 Goldbach Drive, Stratford. Filed Aug. 22.

Dennerlein, Christopher J., Bethel. $8,158.72, in favor of RAB Performance Recoveries L.L.C., Paramus, N.J., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 1 Farm Howley, Shannon a.k.a. Shannon Court, Bethel. Filed Aug. 22. Cesarski, New Fairfield. $2,014.52, in favor of Cypress Financial ReDenslow, Leo, Cos Cob. $5,600.80, coveries L.L.C., Oceanport, N.J., in favor of Portfolio Recovery As- 173 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield. sociates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by Filed Aug. 19. Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 340 Cognewaugh Road, Howley, Shannon a.k.a. Shannon Cos Cob. Filed Aug. 16. Cesarski, New Fairfield. $979.24, in favor of Portfolio Recovery AsDonnelly, Eammon, Newtown. sociates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by $645,000, in favor of Advanced Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Edondotics of Connecticut P.C., Property: 173 Ball Pond Road, New Stratford, by Joseph Latino, Water- Fairfield. Filed Aug. 22. bury. Property: 17 Castle Meadow Road, Newtown. Filed Aug. 26. Hughes, Phyllis K., Stratford. $821.97, in favor of Capital One Fields, Bryan, Stratford. $503.87, N.A., Richmond, Va., 171 McGrath in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., Court, Stratford. Filed Aug. 22. San Diego, Calif., 97 Yarwood St., Stratford. Filed Aug. 22. Jay, Jonathan A., Stratford. $5,777.60, in favor of Atlantic Fitzpatrick, Gary J., Stratford. Credit & Finance Inc., Roanoke, $22,477.03, in favor of RAB Perfor- Va., 127 Warwick Ave., Stratford. mance Recoveries L.L.C., Paramus, Filed Aug. 22. N.J., 1314 Huntington Road, Stratford. Filed Aug. 22. John, Anthony L., Danbury. $1,182, in favor of Danbury HosFry, Jesse, Brookfield. $728.90, in pital, Bethel, by Robert E. Johnfavor of Danbury Hospital, Bethel, son, East Hartford. Property: 8 by Robert E. Johnson, East Hart- Westwood Drive, Danbury. Filed ford. Property: 71 Prange Road, Aug. 22. Brookfield. Filed Aug. 16. Johnson, Brian, Stratford. Gillotti, Linda L., Bethel. $5,708.82, $2,219.69, in favor of Midland in favor of Capital One N.A., Rich- Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., mond, Va., by Robert E. Johnson, 165 Oceanview Terrace, Stratford. East Hartford. Property: 23 Aunt Filed Aug. 22. Patty’s Lane, Bethel. Filed Aug. 23.

Kozlowski, Eric, New Fairfield. $2,266.30, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Bethel, by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 14 Cherry Drive, New Fairfield. Filed Aug. 22. Lewis, David, Newtown. $1,039.22, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 34 Saw Mill Road, Newtown. Filed Aug. 23. Lonevska, Maria, Stamford. $615.05, in favor of John Garofalo M.D., Norwalk, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 75 Euclid Ave., Stamford. Filed Aug. 23. Mandieta, Brigida, Bethel. $1,729.91, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Bethel, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Drummers Lane, Bethel. Filed Aug. 22.

Connell, Berry, 29 Benedict Road, Santos De Carvalho, Clecio, Bethel. $19,426.61, tax debt on in- 3B Raymond Place, Danbury. come earned. Filed Aug. 20. $10,866.92, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 20. Connors, Judith, 382 Post Road East, Westport. $9,440.27, tax debt SB New Paradigm Associates on income earned. Filed Aug. 26. L.L.C., 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich. $60,450, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 12. Flemming, Martha M. and Frank M. Hegeman, 339 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. $158,503.75, tax debt Sethi, Sangeeta, 69 Taconic Road, on income earned. Filed Aug. 23. Greenwich. $11,570.89, trust fund recovery penalty and/or excise taxes imposed. Filed Aug. 19. Goodhue, Charles F. Jr., 75 Mile Hill Road South, Newtown. $22,294, tax debt on income Shaw, Cynthia, 8 Lucy St., Greenearned. Filed Aug. 19. wich. $62,585.05, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 23. Griffin, John, 25 Faith Lane, Danbury. $149,257.11, CIVP. Filed Aug. 19.

Heberling, Elizabeth T. and Peter D. Heberling, 44 Amogerone Manka, Lisa, Danbury. $1,076.46, Crossway, Greenwich. $29,614.17, in favor of Danbury Hospital, tax debt on income earned. Filed Bethel, by Robert E. Johnson, East Aug. 23. Hartford. Property: 11 Crown St., Danbury. Filed Aug. 22. Interconnexia USA Inc., 500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Martino, Eileen, New Fairfield. $29,392.24, payroll taxes and quar$866.06, in favor of Danbury Hos- terly tax returns. Filed Aug. 23. pital, Bethel, by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 5 Moun- Jefffrey, Martha Z., 45 Sinawoy tain Laurel Drive, New Fairfield. Road, Cos Cob. $30,723.43, reFiled Aug. 22. turn of partnership income. Filed Aug. 12.

LEASES

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Fishbone L.L.C. and Fjord Fisheries Market, 215 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob. $25,103.69, 941 payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 23.

Cawsey, Margaret J. and William W. Cawsey, 28 Fletcher Ave., Greenwich. $4,544.59, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 12.

Rinfret, Peter A., 166 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. $83,041.54, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 12.

Rowella, Richard, 486 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. $157,917.44, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 26. Rowella, Richard, 486 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. $21,344.48, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 26.

Wundeler, Glen, 87 Pine Mountain Road, Ridgefield. $13,909.98, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 19.

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Huegen, Ulrike and Peter Huegen, 32 Grand St., Danbury. $7,951.54, Gellman, Sheri and David Gelltax debt on income earned. Filed man, 37 Calhoun Road, Greenwich. $383,115.55, tax debt on inAug. 19. come earned. Filed Aug. 23.

Coastal Connecticut Athletics L.L.C., Danbury, by Frank P. Careccia. Landlord: 36 Kenosia Avenue Realty L.L.C. Property: 36 Kenosia Ave., Unit 5, Danbury. Term: five Kiss, Paul T., 16 Mount Nebo Road, years, commencing Sept. 1, 2013. Newtown. $84,865.77, tax debt on Imbrogno, Dana and Daniel R. Murray, 18 Woodridge Lane, New Filed Aug. 19. income earned. Filed Aug. 19. Fairfield. $31,160.73, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 23. Kuzoe Jones, Anne Marie A., LIENS 805 Sienna Drive, Danbury. Lucas, Charles, 75 Khakum $223,687.43, tax debt on income Woods Road, Greenwich. earned and frivolous tax return. $143,197.98, tax debt on income FEDERAL TAX LIENS- Filed Aug. 20. earned. Filed Aug. 12. Kuzoe Jones, Anne Marie A., 805 Bravo, Presley, 2F Cos Cob Ave., Sienna Drive, Danbury. $150,000, Cos Cob. $39,952.42, tax debt on frivolous tax return. Filed Aug. 20. income earned. Filed Aug. 23. Oelkers, Terryann and Mark A. Calyanis, Laurie A. and Stuart Cucinell, 8 Mountain View Ave., Jamieson, 15 Riverside Ave., West- Ridgefield. $42,118.03, tax debt on port. $42,904.75, tax debt on in- income earned. Filed Aug. 15. come earned. Filed Aug. 26. Pallas, Colleen and Anthony PalCampbell, Nancy C., 78 Hill Road, las, 47 Linda Lane, New Fairfield. Redding. $33,019.90, tax debt on $71,536.77, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 20. income earned. Filed Aug. 26.

Purcell Moving Corp., 7 Brookside Place, Westport. $5,640.25, payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 26.

Tuckerman Hill Co. L.L.C., P.O. Steph & Jenny L.L.C., 281 Main St., Box 464, Redding Ridge. $9,237, Danbury. $18,995.71, payroll taxes. return of partnership income. Filed Filed Aug. 19. Aug. 26.

Kaplan, Richard W., 127 Lake Ave., Greenwich. $9,988.89, trust fund Iacono, Jeanne M., 33 Georgetown recovery penalty and/or excise taxes Road, Weston. $36,235.59, tax debt imposed. Filed Aug. 12. on income earned. Filed Aug. 26.

FILED

Perry, Leslie G., 20 Midbrook Lane, Old Greenwich. $32,107.95, tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 12.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED Ferrer, Freeman & Co. and Mill Owners Company L.L.C., Greenwich. Filed by Draperies Inc., Norwalk, by Dennis LeClerc. Property: 10 Glenville St., Greenwich. Amount: $6,593.70. Filed Aug. 12.

Mill Owners Company L.L.C., Greenwich. Filed by New England Tile & Stone Inc., Goldens Bridge, N.Y., by Robert Nargozzi. PropMarcus, Hal, 25 Sharp Hill Lane, erty: 10 Glenville St., Greenwich. Ridgefield. $100,499.05, tax debt Amount: $28,369. Filed Aug. 20. on income earned and trust fund recovery penalty and/or excise taxes Miller Motor Cars Inc. and Auimposed. Filed Aug. 26. tobuilders General Contracting Services Inc., Greenwich. Filed by Murray, Daniel, 18 Woodridge Centerline Interiors L.L.C. and IdaLane, New Fairfield. $31,160.73, pec Realty Corp., by Guy L. Smith. tax debt on income earned. Filed Property: 342 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $36,863.40. Aug. 23. Filed Aug. 15. Shaw, Marc, Bethel. Filed by The Eagle Leasing Co., Orange, by Matthew Eagle. Property: 107 Wooster St., Bethel. Amount: $437.50. Filed Aug. 26.

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on the record Willcon Holdings L.L.C., Rye, N.Y. Filed by New England Tile & Stone Inc., Goldens Bridge, N.Y., by Robert Nargozzi. Property: 289 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $48,090. Filed Aug. 20.

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Cappiello, Andrea S. and Michael J. Cappiello, Danbury. Filed by Kristen Boyle, Hartford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 48 Beckerle St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $320,000, dated August 2008. Filed Aug. 19.

Cortes, Edgar N., et al., Stratford. Filed by Adrienne Roach, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 470 Sherwood Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $229,500, dated October 2006. Filed Aug. 23.

Greenwich American Inc., New York City, by Steven R. Wechsler. Lender: Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Hartford. Property: Map 7356, King St., Greenwich. Amount: $832 million. Filed Aug. 13. Lafayette Place Management L.L.C., Greenwich, by Ian P. Murray. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 54 to 56 Lafayette Place, Greenwich. Amount: $2 million. Filed Aug. 12.

D&G Burdo Realty Holdings L.L.C., Stratford. Filed by Christopher J. Smedick, Milford, for the town of Stratford. Property: 1581 Stratford Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on sewer and tax liens levied by the city of Stratford. Filed Two Two Seven L.L.C., Danbury, by Norman F. Buzaid Jr. Lender: Aug. Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 227 to 235 Federal Road, Decarlo, Adrian, et al., Danbury. Brookfield. Amount: $5.8 million. Filed by Alan P. Rosenberg, West Filed Aug. 20. Hartford, for Ridgewood Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 47 Kohanza St., Danbury. conStruction Action: to foreclose on unpaid common charges. Filed Aug. 22. 14 Adams Farm L.L.C., Norwalk, by Jonathan Schwartz. Lender: SteDelbene, Matthew L., et al., Strat- ven P. Ciardiello, trustee of the Jonford. Filed by Joshua Pedreira, athan Alan Schwartz Family Trust, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Norwalk. Property: 14 Adams Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Prop- Farm Road, Westport. Amount: erty: 125 Sulik Terrace, Stratford. $750,000. Filed Aug. 21. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $130,000, dated January 14 Adams Farm L.L.C., Norwalk, by Jonathan Schwartz. Lender: 2005. Filed Aug. 23. 2058484 Ontario Limited, Canada. Property: 14 Adams Farm Road, Dennis, Marie and Daryle J. Den- Westport. Amount: $1.2 million. nis, et al., Danbury. Filed by Erik Filed Aug. 21. Loftus, East Hartford, for Beneficial Financial I Inc., Mettawa, Ill. LIS PENDENS Property: 14 Apple Blossom Lane, Nathall 28PR L.L.C., Nathall Danbury. Action: to foreclose a de- 1220W L.L.C., Nathall 2939W linquent mortgage in the original L.L.C. and Nathall 6W L.L.C., Chetcuti, Lucille M. and Joseph Allison, Emily and Brian Slattery, principal amount of $255,530.95. South Norwalk, by Barry P. MarChetcuti, Ridgefi eld. Filed by John et al., Newtown. Filed by Jason E. cus. Lender: People’s United Bank, Filed Aug. 22. P. Regan, Stamford, for Fairfi eld Brooks, Stamford, for Deutsche Bridgeport. Property: 6 Wilton Bank National Trust, trustee, Los County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: Road, 12 and 27 Wilton Road and 2 34 Crest Road, Ridgefi eld. Action: Angeles, Calif. Property: 38 Moto 8 Post Road, Westport. Amount: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage hawk St., Sandy Hook. Action: to $11.5 million. Filed Aug. 22. in the original principal amount of foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated February 2006. Filed MOrtGaGES $181,600, dated June 2006. Filed Aug. 19. NEW BuSINESSES Aug. 26. Cole, Deborah A. and William commerciaL Advanced Psychotheraphy PracAnderson, Laura and Alvin An- B. Cole, et al., Danbury. Filed by tice, 84 Lines Place, Stratford 06615, derson, et al., Stamford. Filed by Kristen Boyle, Hartford, for Citi- 34 East Putnam Avenue Corp., c/o Leshae Rice. Filed Aug. 23. Jeffrey M. Knickerbocker, Hartford, mortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Prop- Portsmouth, R.I., by Thomas E. for PNC Bank N.A., Pittsburgh, Pa. erty: 13A Fox Den Road, Danbury. Derecktor. Lender: TD Bank N.A., Property: 127 Lockwood Ave., Unit Action: to foreclose a delinquent Wilton. Property: 34 E. Putnam Amtec Marketing Consulting, 65 3, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a mortgage in the original principal Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $2.6 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Margaret Atteh. Filed Aug. 20. delinquent mortgage in the origi- amount of $417,000, dated May million. Filed Aug. 20. nal principal amount of $334,771, 2005. Filed Aug. 21. dated May 2009. Filed Aug. 26. 419 Federal Road L.L.C., Dan- ARS General Repair & Used Cars Colligan, Carol, et al., Danbury. bury, by Peter J. DiScala. Lender: Sales, 127 to 133 White St., DanBeach Crest L.L.C., Greenwich. Filed by Jeffrey M. Knickerbocker, Newtown Savings Bank, New- bury 06810, c/o Aguileo Rojas. Filed Filed by Jeffrey M. Knickerbocker, Hartford, for Nationstar Mortgage town. Property: 419 Federal Road, Aug. 21. Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: Brookfiled. Amount: $200,000. N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 1 8 Rose Lane, Apt. 10-1, Danbury. Filed Aug. 16. Barbara Marks Agency, 47 RayFerris Drive, Greenwich. Action: Action: to foreclose a delinquent field Road, Westport 06880, c/o to foreclose a delinquent mort- mortgage in the original principal Barbara M. Marks. Filed Aug. 26. 465 Field Point Realty L.L.C., New amount of $228,000. Filed Aug. 20. gage dated November 2007. Filed Canaan, by Judith Larson. Lender: Aug. 19. Cryan Capital L.L.C., New Canaan. Property: 465 Field Point Road, Bead Dangle Design, 71 Frelma Greenwich. Amount: $1.5 million. Drive, Trumbull 06611, c/o Laura E. Delvecchio. Filed Aug. 27. Filed Aug. 15. Cardone, Debra A. (Estate), Danbury. Filed by Franklin G. Pillicy, Carey. Casey, Greenwich. Filed by Watertown, for Summit Park West Milan’s Expert Renovations L.L.C., Condominium Association Inc., Norwalk, by Milan Pribelsky. Prop- Danbury. Property: 73 to 79 Park erty: 4 Dogwood Lane, Greenwich. Ave., Unit 405, Danbury. Action: Amount: $33,535. Filed Aug. 15. to foreclose on unpaid common charges and assessments. Filed Aug. 20. Drinkal, Timothy, Greenwich. Filed by Milan’s Expert Renovations L.L.C., Norwalk, by Milan Pribel- Carlucci, Patricia A. and Ronald sky. Property: 12 Wahnetta Road, Carlucci, et al., Stamford. Filed by Greenwich. Amount: $13,300. Filed Jeffrey M. Knickerbocker, Hartford, Aug. 15. for Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 60 Geroge St., Stamford. Action: Wagner, Lauren B. and Andrew to foreclose a delinquent mortgage Wagner, Westport. Filed by John in the original principal amount of Findorak & Sons, Inc., by Aaron $325,000, dated April 2006. Filed Nachbar. Property: 73 Beachside Aug. 26. Ave., Westport. Amount: $15,708. Filed Aug. 22. Casperson, Holly D. and Grant A. Casperson, et al., Brookfield. Welsh, Lana E. and Benjamin P. Filed by Dennis R. LaVette, HartWelsh, Greenwich. Filed by GLJ ford, for Deutsche Bank National Hardwood Flooring, Bridgeport, Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. by Casandra Damascus. Property: Property: 29 Pocono Ridge Road, 425 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich. Brookfield. Action: to foreclose a Amount: $14,587. Filed Aug. 13. delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $373,000, dated November 2002. Filed Aug. 20.

Bed Bug Chasers of Fairfield, P.O. Box 7635, Greenwich 06836, c/o Kevin B. Scott. Filed Aug. 13.

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C Vertiz IT, 69 Strickland Road, DVA Mora’s Construction, 11 Cos Cob 06807, c/o Maria L. Sala- Grange St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Luis Humberto Mora. Filed Aug. 13. zar. Filed Aug. 15. C.G.C. Ltd., 70 Spring Lake Road, Edison Executive Car Service, 13 Sherman 06784, c/o Barbara A. Raymond St., Stamford 06902, c/o Edison Mambuscay. Filed Aug. 20. Kluytenaar. Filed Aug. 14. Ceira Belle, 120 Morgan St., Apt. Eduardo Painting, 500 W. Main 405, Stamford 06905, c/o Rachel L. St., Apt. 1, Stamford 06902, c/o Eduardo L. Alvarado. Filed Aug. 28. Moy. Filed Aug. 16. CINCH Designs, 8 Wescott Court, EECT Inc. d.b.a. Electronic EnviRiverside 06878, c/o Kimberly ronments, 247 W. 37 St., New York City 10018, c/o Kim Michels. Filed Thomas. Filed Aug. 9. Aug. 22. Classical Conversations, 35 Sugar St., Newtown 06470, c/o Patricia Erika Sievert Design, 3810 Main St., Unit 2, Stratford 06614, c/o Newton. Filed Aug. 16. Erika Sievert. Filed Aug. 23. Compo Group, 260 Compo Road South, Westport 06880, c/o Cole H. Events by Jenny, 3232 Avalon Valley Drive, Danbury 06810, c/o JenBaker. Filed Aug. 27. nefer Figuereo. Filed Aug. 20. Connecticut Stump Removal L.L.C., 181 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook 06482, c/o Hunter Dolyak and Tyler Hoffman. Filed Aug. 16.

Foot Gear, 103 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901, c/o Great Stamford Corp. Filed Aug. 20.

Connecting Arcs, 15 Strickland Galaxy Construction, 2 Stony Hill Road, Cos Cob 06807, c/o Sandra Road, Bethel 06801, c/o John J. Russinko. Filed Aug. 21. Swider. Filed Aug. 13. Cos Cob Winters Eve Festival, Garthwaite Fine Arts, 36 Park 230 Post Road, Cos Cob 06807, c/o Ave., Old Greewich 06870, c/o Ernest Garthwaite. Filed Aug. 19. Randy Caravella. Filed Aug. 13. Cozy Nail Spa Inc., 301 Hope St., General Services Marketing Stamford 06906, c/o Ze Sheng Jin. L.L.C., 15 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 521, Greenwich 06830, c/o Carlos E. VilFiled Aug. 20. lamil. Filed Aug. 14. DA-MMA, 2 Meadow Lane, Sherman 06784, c/o Jason A. Cardillo. Global Insurance Agency, 27 Mill Plain, Danbury 06811, c/o Phil FerFiled Aug. 22. Danbury Arts in Action, 33 Cros- dinand. Filed Aug. 28. by St., Unit 332, Danbury 06810, c/o Youth Advancement Through Music & Arts. Filed Aug. 26. Daniel Tupek P and H, 29 Colonial Road, Apt. 2, Stamford 06906, c/o Daniel Jozef Turek. Filed Aug. 22. David Raymond Bustos DRB Limo Service, 101 Washington Blvd., Unit 317, Stamford 06902, c/o David Bustos. Filed Aug. 23. Deborah Chung (rental property), 8 Round Hill Road, Greenwich 06831, c/o Deborah S. Chung. Filed Aug. 9. Document Management Services Group, 76 Progress Drive, Unit 235E, Stamford 06902, c/o Jon Harnett. Filed Aug. 9. Drop, Wash & Fold, 3 Mill Ridge Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Laura Lopez. Filed Aug. 13.

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DEEP Proposes Higher Energy Fees to Expand Efficiency program

ees on electric bills will continue to rise in the coming years under recent proposals by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to expand funding for energy-efficiency programs. Early last month, the agency held a public hearing on a proposal to increase the cost of electric generation. That proposal, by DEEP’s estimates, will increase businesses energy bills by an average of 1% per year over the next 10 years. And later in the month, the agency released another proposal that will: f Double the monthly conservation charge on electric bills (an additional $0.003 per kilowatt hour) f Increase the efficiency charge included in the distribution portion of monthly natural gas bills (from $0.017 per hundred cubic feet to $0.046/ccf). f During peak energy use months, says DEEP, those increases could add a few dollars to homeowners’ electric and natural gas bills as the funding ramps up. But manufacturers and other industrial customers that use much larger amounts of energy, on the other hand, likely would see a much higher jump in their bills.

DEEP says its aim is to ultimately trim ratepayers’ energy bills in Connecticut by helping more of them tap into the state’s portfolio of efficiency programs—which, says Commissioner Dan Esty, should give customers a return of about “$3 to $4 in savings typically achieved for every $1 invested in energy efficiency.” Timing is everything, and the proposal comes at a time when Connecticut’s energy costs are still among the highest in the nation and our economy one of the lowest-performing. Energy efficiency programs have helped many businesses across Connecticut save money on their energy bills. But especially at this time, it’s critical to weigh the desire for more efficiency funding with how the proposed electric and natural gas rate changes will impact our economy that continues to struggle. DEEP will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 10 (at 9 am, in DEEP’s New Britain offices) for feedback on its proposal that would increase by more than $100 million per year what the state spends on energy efficiency programs. f Learn more at gov.cbia.com

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What the Affordable Care Act Means for Employers

he Obama Administration has issued a oneyear delay—until January 1, 2015—for some of the most visible and problematic provisions of the Affordable Care Act. But many parts of the law affecting businesses remain on schedule and are slated to take effect over the next few months. Do you know what this means for your company? Find out by attending this program, which focuses on businesses with 50 or more employees. You will learn:

f How to effectively inform your employees of the law’s requirements and insurance options Presenters: f John F. O’Connell, Jr., CEBS, CLU, President, C.M. Smith Agency, Inc. f Garry Straker, CEBS, Principal Partner, CohnReznick

f What requires your attention NOW, SOON, and LATER f How to best use your time between now and later f What options the latest delay opens up for compliance, finance, and benefit plan administration strategies

Date

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

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Time 8:30–11:30 am Place Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell Cost

emote environmental monitoring technologies are advancing rapidly, with potentially significant implications for Connecticut businesses. To keep employers informed about this important issue, CBIA’s Environmental Policies Council is hosting Eye in the Sky: Drone Technology and Business Monitoring, on Friday, Sept. 20, at the Saybrook Point Inn. The event starts with registration and breakfast at 7 am, followed by the program from 8 am to 1:30 pm. The cost to attend this program is $95 for CBIA members and $125 for nonmembers. Watch live drone demonstrations and hear expert discussion on: f Unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities, business benefits, and risks f EPA’s evolving strategy for remote sensing, monitoring, and enforcement f Protecting your business against unwanted intrusions from agencies, advocacy groups, and the public Presenters include:

f Mark F. Williams, Counsel, Carmody & Torrance LLP

f The status of the law as it currently stands

It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s the…EPA?

CBIA members, $90; Nonmembers, $125

f Dr. Massimiliano Lega, Dept. of Engineering, University of Naples (Italy)

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f Timothy Watkins, Deputy National Program Director for Air, Climate, and Energy Research, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency f Brian Hearing, Co-founder, DroneShield

f Register at cbia.com/events f Learn more at cbia.com

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