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BUSINESS JOURNAL October 7, 2013 | VOL. 49, No. 40

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FCBJ this week AN IAN FLEMING CONNECTION A cognitive research outﬁt is named for Q, the gadget king of the James Bond franchise … 5

ALL IN THE FAMILY

awardS CErEmony oCt. 10 By Bill Fallon bfallon@westfairinc.com

amily-owned businesses by their nature navigate the worlds of money and relationships at the same time. Would you or could you work with another family member? Your answer probably hints at the path you’ve chosen. For the candidates in the Business Journal’s first Family-Owned Business Awards, sponsored along with the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), the answer was “yes.” The award ceremony, supported by family-owned businesses Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich, Callari Auto Group of Darien and Deutsch Family Wines & Spirits of White Plains, N.Y., is Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m., Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom, 6 Lewis St., Greenwich. THE NOMINEES ARE:

CREATIVE DESTRUCTION As in the past, new technology can upend the status quo … 17 BETTER DETECTION 3-D mammography oﬀers beneﬁts not found with standard imaging … 19 FACES & PLACES A showdown between oldand new-school developers draws a crowd … 21

BERNARD’S RESTAURANT

MEDIA PARTNER Bob Scinto at The Bristal at White Plains, N.Y.

POLAR OPPOSITES NAVIGATE THE SAME WORLD By JoHn GolDEn jgolden@westfairinc.com

A RELATIVE NEWCOMER to the suburban commercial real estate market, developer Jeremy Leventhal already knows what to avoid when looking for new investment opportunities for his 3-year-old company. In Fairfield County, that means steering clear of “Scinto Land,” the 28-year-old

managing partner of Faros Properties told a White Plains luncheon audience recently at a real estate discussion presented by The Business Journals and Wag Magazine. “Scinto Land” is Shelton, where Robert D. “Bob” Scinto, chairman of R.D. Scinto Inc., has built a portfolio that includes about 3 million square feet of office and industrial space with a nearly 98 percent overall occupancy rate. Leventhal and Scinto recently » Real Estate, page 11

3‘MODERNE’ LIVING

20 WINNERS CIRCLE

Bernard Bouïssou was raised in SaintÉtienne-de-Tulmont, France, where his culinary apprenticeship began at 13. In 1984, he moved to the U.S., where he worked in some of New York City’s and later Rye’s top eateries. Bernard and wife, Sarah, opened Bernard’s in March 2000. Sarah’s cooking career began at Claude’s Ho-Ho-Kus Inn in New Jersey. In 1985, she completed a three-month stage in Vichy, France, at the two-star Michelinrated restaurant, Le Violon d’Ingres. After she returned to the U.S. she worked at Manhattan’s Le Cirque Restaurant. At Bernard’s, Sarah runs the front of the house while Bernard continues to cook. Their four daughters, Gabrielle, Juliette, Madeleine and Pauline, all serve as hostesses at the restaurant. » Family-owned, page 6

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19th, 20th, 21st centuries … and counting Gault Energy & Stone looks forward another 150 years By Bill Fallon bfallon@westfairinc.com

ating to the Civil War — a century and a half in business — Westport-based Gault Energy & Stone continues to grow through adaptation, most recently toward the region’s f lotilla of emergencies. Its Standby Generator Division, spawned by Superstorm Sandy last October, is designed “to protect families and businesses from the frequent power outages that have plagued the communities it serves over the past two years.” Forward-looking as that may be, the company is also interested in an H.G. Welles’ “Time Machine” prediction of what is to come. The company is offering a $1,500 college scholarship for the best high school vision of the energy picture 150 years in the future. The scholarship winner also receives a tour of New York City’s Bank

“As the state’s oldest family-owned-andoperated energy provider, we’re excited to hear their visions of the future when it comes to powering our homes, businesses and cars. Their future will be our company’s future.”

of America Tower, billed as one of the world’s most environmentally responsible high-rise office buildings. Frequently cited as first responders to many types of emergencies, the company said “it was only natural” to become involved with generator installation and service. “As an energy solutions company, naturally our customers turned to us for help,” said Sam Gault, president and the fifth generation to lead the family business. “My team launched a turn-key generator program within a few short months of Superstorm Sandy. Hundreds of families and business owners now have peace of mind

Sam Gault, president, Gault Energy & Stone

knowing that they are protected from future damaging and dangerous power outages.” Gault looked in-house for praise, citing, “our dedicated employees, who for more than 150 years have defined the quality of the Gault customer experience and allowed us to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve.” The month-long online essay competition is ongoing and titled, “What’s Next? Energy Solutions for the Next 150 Years.” The final entry date is Oct. 29, with the winner slated to be announced in early November. The entry form is available on the company’s 150th anniversary website (www.gault150.com). Essays will be reviewed and the winner will be chosen by a judging panel that includes Gault Energy — Polar Bears International current Arctic Ambassador Sarah Cooperman, a Williams College freshman and graduate of Westport’s Staples High School; The Westport Library exhibits/programs associate Chris Timmons, who curated the library’s current “Canary in the Coal Mine: The Plight of the Polar Bear and Planet Earth” exhibit; and Gault Energy’s renewable energy expert Rob Capri. Gault said he believes today’s teens will be responsible for “a sea change in energy consumption behaviors,” and will be among the early adopters of renewable energy. “I fully expect

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Gault Energy technician Kevin Lago installs a standby generator.

that today’s teens will be turning to solar, wind and other renewable energy sources by the time they are raising their own kids,” he said. “As the state’s oldest family-owned-and-operated energy provider, we’re excited to hear their visions of the future when it comes to powering our homes, businesses and cars. Their future will be our company’s future.” For decades, the Gault family also has owned and operated a real estate

development business under the name Hamilton Development. The company recently completed phase 2 of Saugatuck Center, a transit-oriented development on Westport’s Riverside Avenue, where L.H. Gault & Son was originally located at the turn of the last century and the former site of Gault’s coal, oil and sand businesses. Today, Gault Energy & Stone is headquartered at 11 Ferry Lane West in Westport.

‘Moderne’ living

Stamford’S latESt luXury apartmEnt By JEnniFER BiSSEll jbissell@westfairinc.com

he luxury apartment units at The Moderne in Stamford are officially ready for occupancy. Late last month city officials and representatives from RMS companies, which owns the building, held a ribboncutting ceremony, celebrating the latest apartments to open in Stamford. The building is RMS’s third luxury apartment building to open in Stamford in the last three years. The company also built The BLVD and Parallel 41 in Stamford, plus other properties in Norwalk and two Hotel Zero Degrees. “Downtown Stamford has become a great place to live,” said RMS owner Randall Salvatore. The company’s units mostly appeal to the young, upwardly mobile demographic that previously would likely have rented in Manhattan. “Now Stamford has everything they’re looking for,” Salvatore added. “That’s why we’re having so much success. There’s an influx of people mov-

ing into Stamford, whereas you used to have to go to Manhattan for the same downtown experience. Now you can go to Stamford.” Located a couple blocks north of the hustle and bustle of downtown, the building includes a total of 58 one-, twoand three-bedroom units. Stacked with amenities such as a gym, entertainment areas and a theater, rent starts about $2,000 a month for a one-bedroom apartment. Some 31 units had been leased even before the ribbon cutting. Since RMS shifted its focus onto rental properties following the housing crash, Salvatore said his company has grown by roughly 50 percent. He has no plans of slowing. By early spring RMS is opening a sister apartment complex to The Moderne on 750 Summer St. and the group plans to announce more developments in the upcoming weeks. “This is just a clear indicator of the strength of Stamford,” said Jack Condlin, president of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce. “Just as you have seen com-

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Randall Salvatore of RMS Companies announces the opening of The Moderne.

mercial real estate growing, you see the residential side growing, too.” Condlin said ever since then 1980s the city’s master plan included more rental units. Within the next five to 10 years, he also expects the city to become the state’s largest populationwise, outpacing Bridgeport. RMS may have only started its emphasis on apartment units after the

housing crash, but its new units are filling in a pent-up demand, he said. It’s a part of a natural cycle. “These buildings are filling up; it bodes well for the city,” Condlin said. “And this all happened at the end of the worst economic downturn the country has experienced since the Depression. But we’re still able to see continued growth.”

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Righteous banking standards

here are precious few footprints in American business with the I-95 visibility enjoyed by the glass-sheathed Royal Bank of Scotland in Stamford. Now there is word the address and corporate name come with marching orders to do better socially, from hunger to education to volunteerism. RBS recently rolled out a billiondollar national community initiative that, while clearly expensive, rings with humility. It’s as if the powers that be had an epiphany that said, “Look to the future.” And what they see there — potential customers and future markets — will not bear fruit without seeds and water. Smart bankers, like all farmers, know that. The bank followed its announcement with a call to the Business Journal announcing future, as yet unnamed, local projects from the billion-dollar fund. Prior to the new funding, and specific to the local scene, the bank’s Champions in Action program is designed to enhance local quality of life and economics. Launched in 2002, Champions in Action is a joint initiative of Citizens Bank — a division of RBS — and News 8 to support nonprofits. To

date, it has given more than $1 million in grants and promotional support. The billion-dollar RBS program the company describes below, is an example of smart people using their heads to look beyond the tyranny of short-term gain. “With many U.S. communities still grappling with the impacts of the slowly recovering economy, RBS Citizens Financial Group (RBSCFG) announced a commitment to provide $1 billion in funding for affordable housing and community development projects over the next five years. The loans and investments made through this program are part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to provide communities with innovative products and services to support community stabilization and economic health. “Our focus on supporting the communities we serve has never been more central to our work as a bank, and we’re proud to express our continuing long-term commitment to community development with this $1 billion initiative over the next five years,” said Robert Matthews, vice chairman of commercial banking, RBSCFG. “We are excited for this work to begin and have already established the necessary foundation with the creation of our com-

munity development division, which is now identifying opportunities to make a difference in the communities where we live and work. The RBS Citizens Community Development program of loans and investments complements the financial and volunteer support provided to local nonprofits through Citizens Helping Citizens, RBS Citizens Financial Group’s charitable program addressing five key areas: hunger, housing, economic development, financial education and volunteerism.” RBS is a colossus, managing $952.88 billion as of Sept. 30. Such enterprises have been pilloried as “Too big to fail.” But with this billion-dollar foray into community building, RBS introduces a new tagline for consideration: “Too involved to be pilloried.”

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Brain power Cognitive research seeks a market BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

imilar to Sputnik 1 spurring the exploration of space, executives at Q-Bank Group hope their cognitive research products bring understanding of a closer frontier: the human brain. Whether it’s predicting what shoppers will buy next or objectively measuring pain, the Greenwich-based company is taking brain science to the next level — commercialization. By selling its technologies to hospitals, companies and the government, the group even hopes to help solve some of today’s greatest brain aliments like Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder. “We’re excited about a world where people are free from these various ailments,” said Dell Hines, Q-Bank CEO. “We’re committed to helping innovation that helps man go forward, increasing quality of life, their productiveness and their potential.” The company is one of several participating in the Business Council of Fairfield County’s Growth Advisory Services within the state’s innovation ecosystem, CT NEXT. Working with the council, the startup has emerged as a high-profile “speed up” company within the county. Already it has secured $1 million in funding from the national program for Small Business Innovation Research, the U.S. Department of Defense and other sources. Formed by a group of technology executives and a scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the firm holds more than 40 intellectual property patents and has ties to Harvard University, Boston University and Oxford University, in addition to MIT. The ‘Q’ in Q-Bank is a reference to the fictional character in James Bond who supplies the British Secret Service with the latest gadgets and devices. By analyzing electrical activity along the scalp and other data inputs, Hines said the company is able to look at brain wave signatures to determine how a person might speak or walk. With that information, the company can then predict behaviors and identify brain disorders, sometimes early on. Currently one of Q-Bank’s leading projects is under development with the Defense Department to objectively measure pain. Under current medical

Dell Hines, CEO of Greenwich-based Q-Bank Group.

procedures patients are asked to subjectively rank their pain on a scale of one to 10, which can lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment. From the Defense Department’s perspective a more objective pain scale would also help build a more efficient triage system, ranking patients in order of pain severity. For instance, it can be difficult for care providers to tell whether a man wounded in battle and unconscious on the field is in more pain than someone screaming for help in the hospital. But with mobile pain detection technology, as developed by Q-Bank, there is a clearer answer. Hines said Q-Bank’s goal is to develop a portfolio of technological solutions, such as a pain monitor, for various brainrelated issues. For each product the company develops, it plans to select key clients to act as both partners and customers. Rather than create general-use products for sale, Hines plans to create individual Q-Bank companies to service the specific technological needs of partners, such as the Defense Department. Eventually, he’d then like to see those individual companies sold to partners. “I know you have to learn to claw before you walk,” Hines said. “Some of these things are very advanced and will take time for the market to adopt them. “But by contributing to the solution to these sorts of problems, we can take one more step for mankind,” he said. “Ultimately that’s what we’re after.”

Citrin Cooperman Corner

Creating a Financial Roadmap For Your Business By Pat SPagnoli, CPa Citrin CooPerman In the words of Yogi Berra: “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” A budget is a financial roadmap for your business. You need the roadmap to understand where your business is going. Planning and budgeting is the most effective way to consistently hit your profit targets, manage your costs, and avoid being ambushed by costly surprises. Whether it’s a startup or existing business, the value of a budget can’t be overstated. Creating a budget will provide a guideline for projecting revenues, expenses, profit and cash flow. You’ll also be able to compare expected results against actual, and judge how your business is performing. For new businesses, a budget assists entrepreneurs to set goals and evaluate the viability of a business idea. Owners of an established business use a budget to plan ahead and make informed business decisions. It’s an early warning system that identifies changes that may be needed, measures the company’s financial health and progress, and assists in future investment possibilities.

Budget types

There are three major budget types that businesses utilize: An operating budget lays out the projected revenues, expenses and profit for the business for a fiscal year. A capital budget estimates all capital asset purchases anticipated for the budgeted year. Capital expenditures include items such as furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements. A cash budget projects all cash inflows and outflows for the budgeted year. It allows management to identify periods of cash overages and shortages and take corrective action in advance.

Cash is King

Although all the various budget types are useful, the most critical to a company’s viability is the cash budget. Your cash position determines when vendors will be paid, capital needs met, financing availability, true profitability, and owner compensation. In today’s environment, some banks require cash budgets before funding capital and expansion needs.

Creating a Cash Budget

There are three main components required to create a cash budget: 1. The time period that your cash budget covers. Generally the starting point is the twelve months of the company’s fiscal year. Ideally, a continuous rolling twelve month period should be maintained. 2. Your target cash position at a given point in time (e.g. your desired cash reserve at month end). 3. Estimated future cash receipts and cash expenditures.

Estimating cash receipts and expenditures is the most difficult part of the process. Receipts are estimated by projecting your cash sales and receivable collections for a particular month. Use your previous year’s profit and loss statement and, if available, the operating budget as a starting point. Consider your collection history and customer payment terms. Include other sources of receipts such as loan proceeds, equity infusions, and investment income. Next, detail your estimated expenses and other cash outlays. Again, look at your operating budget and profit and loss statements for expenses from the previous year and months. Adjust expenses for known changes as necessary. Review your accounts payable from the previous months and year. Review the budget for timing problems. Good planning will allow you to spread disbursements throughout the year, resulting in less borrowing, lower interest costs, and possibly more borrowing capacity for other opportunities. Used regularly and revised for changing conditions, the cash budget allows management to take action and make adjustments well before hitting cash flow problems.

WorK the plan

If a company doesn’t have a realistic budget, there is a risk of being ambushed by an ugly financial surprise that could severely hurt a business or worse. Many start-up businesses run blindly, and even if all preconceived sales goals are met, the cash outlays may make the business unviable. Budgets are a valuable tool for any business. They can be used to monitor and benchmark performance, watch cash flow, and adjust spending throughout the year to meet business goals. However, it is a living document that’s only effective if utilized and adjusted as necessary throughout the year. It’s close to the end of the year, and it’s a great time to start planning for next year. The cash and operating budgets are a perfect place to start. The next Citrin Cooperman column on doing business internationally will appear on this page on November 4, 2013. About the Author: Pat Spagnoli, a partner in Citrin Cooperman’s Norwalk, Conn., office, brings more than 20 years of public accounting experience to his clients and provides them with a comprehensive range of tax, accounting and general business advisory services to help meet their business and financial goals. Pat can be reached via email at: pspagnoli@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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BETTERIDGE

The company president, Terry Betteridge, is a fourth-generation jeweler with roots to 1700s England, where the Betteridge name was equated with fine jewelry design and silversmithing. Betteridge is one of the oldest family-owned jewelry and watch businesses in the world, opened by A. E. Betteridge in 1897 with assistance from his father, “Colonel” Betteridge. Following World War II, A.E. turned over the business to his son Bert. Seeing opportunity in the suburbs in 1952, Bert moved Betteridge to Greenwich. In 1975, while Terry Betteridge, Bert’s oldest son, was fishing and bear hunting as a guide in Canada, Bert had a heart attack. Bert called Terry from his hospital bed and told him that he needed his help at work. Three years later, Terry was running the company. Win and Brooke Betteridge have joined their father to strengthen service and grow the business.

BUILDING BLOCKS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Building Blocks Early Learning Center (BBELC) was founded by Mitch Hoffman as he was searching for comprehensive child care for his son Maddox. BBELC is family-owned and operated with his parents. The company’s mission is one key reason for the success: “Every child should be afforded the same opportunities as his son.” Teachers are treated like family and guided to understand all children will be treated as if they were their own. This philosophy combines itself with early learning skills and age-appropriate physical activity, helping to foster the growth of every child, “so they can be their best self emotionally, physically and intellectually.”

CALLARI AUTO GROUP

At Callari Auto Group in Darien, the commitment to customer satisfaction is rooted in the company’s 50-year history that began with its founder, Felix F. Callari. Arriving in New York with his $300 life savings and a single suitcase, Callari set out to make a life for himself. In 1966, he obtained his first franchise from Saab. BMW and Datsun were added in 1967, forming the beginnings of what is today’s Callari Auto Group. Callari Auto Group’s outstanding

service record has been recognized on numerous occasions. Now deceased, Callari’s legacy carries on through his daughters, Paula and Flavia, and grandson, George Santangelo.

CENTRIX

Cuisinart in 1989 and Waring in 1998, Conair entered the premium gourmet kitchen appliances category, now a major component of the company’s success.

CONNECTICUT INFORMATION SECURITY

Shelton-based Centrix was created in 1970 from an idea of Dr. William B. Dragan’s to bring the dental profession an easier way to deliver composite resins and cements from the mixing pad to the tooth. From humble beginnings in Dragan’s basement to a second-generation company currently run by his son and company president, William P. Dragan, Centrix continues to grow and has become a leader in the dental profession. Centrix has expanded its product line and continues to improve upon existing concepts. The goal of Centrix is to continue to develop better delivery systems and related products while helping the dentist in everyday practice.

Connecticut Information Security (CTInfoSec) is a cyber security firm specializing in mitigating security risks, protecting networks, aligning organizations with security standards,and educating workforce members on security-related topics and tools. CTInfoSec routinely sponsors fundraisers such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Pineapple Classic and Hops and Grapes events. Formed in 2007, CTInfoSec is owned and operated by husband and wife Sean and Sarah Mehner. In addition to several other employees, Patricia Birmingham — Sarah’s mother — works for the company managing client reporting and internal research.

CHRISTOPHER NOLAND BEAUTY SALON & SPA

Established in 1950, Craig’s Fine Jewelry is one of the oldest businesses on historic Main Street in Ridgefield. It has been owned by three generations of the Craig family. Bill Craig follows in the footsteps of his grandmother Helen and his parents, Norman and Elsie Craig. Most recently, Bill’s daughter Kimmy has joined Craig’s. In 2013, Craig’s was honored by receiving the Centurion Jewelry Show’s inaugural 2013 Retailer of the Year Award for sales under $5 million, by a vote of peers. Craig’s donates to auctions and charities, and works with other businesses and local government to promote a vibrant and healthy community.

At Christopher Noland Beauty Salon & Spa, the philosophy is woven in a tapestry of caring relationships. Noland, who formally trained in New York City and who has developed a loyal following over the last 16 years in Connecticut, moved to the “sunny and serene boutique salon” in the summer of 2010. At Christopher Noland Salon and Beauty Spa, “our clients have come to expect only the best: everything from expert coloring, cutting and styling to invigorating massage therapy to glowing facials and makeup to health-conscious manicures, pedicures and waxing,” Noland said.

CONAIR CORP.

Conair is the American dream come true for the Rizzuto family. Founder Lee Rizzuto started the company with his parents in their family home in Brooklyn, with a $100 investment “and unparalleled determination.” Today, Conair celebrates 54 years of growth. Its roots lie in the professional salon hair care industry, which remains a healthy part of the $2 billion-plus global business. Strategic maneuvers in the consumer side grew the company’s personal-care category and a number of acquisitions drove the business in new directions and continue to expand Conair’s reach. With the purchase of

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CRAIG’S FINE JEWELRY

EASTERN LAND MANAGEMENT

The Stamford-based company, founded in 1976 by Bruce Moore Sr., has been providing landscape management services to the commercial and institutional real estate market since 1978. As with many family businesses, Bruce Moore Jr. has been involved from a young age. He worked during the summer months and during his high school years he worked after school in the office as a data entry clerk. After graduating college in 2005, he became a full-time employee and is presently vice president of operations. The company continues to lead, as documented by its numerous industry and business accomplishments. It is

currently listed as one of the top 50 snow service contractors in the U.S.

GAULT ENERGY & STONE

For 150 years, Gault Energy prides itself on being an “energy partner” to its home heating oil, propane, HVAC, lowcost electricity and stand-by generator customers. Fulfilling his 2008 vision of transforming Fairfield County into a national role model for environmental change, Sam Gault, the fifth-generation to lead the Westport company, made energy conservation and education about global warming the cornerstone of the company’s corporate mission

GREENWICH MEDICAL SKINCARE & LASER SPA

Established in 2005, the Greenwich Medical Skincare & Laser Spa is a family-owned business specializing in nonsurgical aesthetic and body contouring treatments. It has served more than 7,000 clients and successfully performed tens of thousands of Botox procedures. The spa started with Dr. Manoochehr Pooya, as its medical director, and three other employees, including his daughter Chista Pooya, working as the spa coordinator, and his daughter-inlaw, Marria Pooya as the Medspa manager. Today, the business employs two doctors, two physician extenders, two medical aestheticians, a spa coordinator, a practice manager, a medical assistant and a managing partner.

HARBORVIEW MARKET

Michele and Rick Torres are owners of Harborview Market in Bridgeport, a breakfast and lunch establishment, specializing in homemade baked goods, gourmet coffee and home-style catering. The Market, as it has come to be called, has a history dating back to the 19th century, at one point specializing in Swedish fare to supply that segment of the Black Rock area’s immigrant population. For much of the latter 20th century, Harborview operated as a full-scale grocery store and butcher shop. But by the 1990s, when Rick and Michele arrived, it had become a drab convenience store, which they set about changing while raising a family. As their five children have grown they have each contributed to the success of The Market. Their oldest son John handles graphics while Alex manages the Facebook page and assists with » » Family-owned, page 7

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catering. Michael, Kaitlyn and Gabriella work at The Market when needed.

HEMLOCK HARDWARE

Hemlock Hardware was built on the promise made by Fred Pesavento Sr. that when Fred Jr. returned from Vietnam, he would never have to work for anyone else again. Today, 35 years along, a third generation, Scott Pesavento, is aboard. With its consistent commitment to schools, charities and the elderly, Fairfield-based Hemlock Hardware could well define the involved family business. The company was cited by the town of Fairfield for its post-Sandy help with recovery. Today, the store fields a complete variety of do-it-yourself needs, but service remains “the heart and soul” of the business.

MCINTYRE GROUP

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The McIntyre Group is a staffing and recruiting-services firm committed to the success of its clients and

candidates. The firm’s four individual practice groups specialize in the areas of corporate and administrative services, corporate accounting, information technology and creative services. The McIntyre Group “is highly customer-service oriented and committed to providing the best overall value to our clients. We take traditional values like strong relationship building and top-notch service and blend them with cutting-edge technology.” Leslie McIntyre-Tavella opened the first McIntyre office in September 1986 in Greenwich. With headquarters now in Norwalk and a branch office in Shelton, The McIntyre Group is celebrating 27-plus years in business.

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field trips and games they just went to everything because “family comes first.” The business philosophy is to get involved and give back to the community that has enabled it to grow and prosper over the years. Honesty, fairness and dedication have given the jeweler the distinction of its highly regarded reputation in the industry and in the community.

MY PLACE RESTAURANT

In 1979, Louise Tambascio opened My Place Luncheonette, occupying a

storefront in the plaza that pre-dated what is now the Big Y shopping mall in Newtown. Louise and her staff soon had one of the most popular breakfast and lunch establishments in town. In 1989, her sons John and Mark took an adjacent store to start a New York-style pizzeria in combination with provincial Italian dinners. Their thin-crust pizza and freshly prepared entrees placed them in a position to merge with their mom’s business in 1992. Down came the walls separating the two restaurants and My Place began serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The Tambascios in 1998 relocated to the renovated building fronting Queen Street that had long served as Newtown’s post office.

NEW ENGLAND OIL CO.

Greenwich-based New England Oil Co. is and has been a family-owned business, providing service for heating and air conditioning equipment and service for 73 years. The company is honing a fresh look, but “the same family will continue providing you with the valued service that you have been accustomed to in the past. Saving energy dollars is the company credo. “It is because of our solid foundation of loyal longstanding customers that we have been in business for so long and look forward to expanding our family to include future customers looking for a strong, dependable heating company.”

NIELSEN’S FLORIST

Nielsen’s Florist was founded in 1944 by Hilda and Christian Nielsen in Darien. The property, where the shop is still located, had growing greenhouses, where the Nielsens raised and sold their own crops. Their son, Gerald Nielsen, took over the business, which was already becoming a destination for f lower and plant lovers. Later, his children transitioned into leadership positions. With an array of services from cut f lowers, to a stunning conservatory, outdoor plants and a line of home décor and gifts, Nielsen’s is really more than just a f lorist. The younger generation has worked hard to expand its customer base and to stay current for the aff luent and now younger Darien residents.

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UNGER ENTERPRISES

Unger Enterprises of Bridgeport was founded in 1964 by Barbara and Henry Unger in the attic of the home of Barbara’s grandmother in Hamburg, Germany. While the original intent was to manufacture window-cleaning products, the company soon expanded its product line in order to become the market leader in the sanitary supply and retail cleaning fields. Today, Unger is an international company and has been manufacturing professional cleaning tools for more than 40 years. It has offices and manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Germany, and sales offices in the U.K and India, providing cleaning solutions to more than 80 countries worldwide.

WESTMORE FUEL CO.

In 1938, Patsy Bologna, an industrious 21-year-old from Port Chester, N.Y., formed what would later become Greenwich-based Westmore Fuel. Originally named Patsy’s Ice and Coal, the company grew steadily based on a philosophy of strong customer relationships and the promise of one’s word. Throughout the early ’40s, despite the energy scarcities of the war effort, Patsy always kept his customers warm delivering coal. In 1947, Patsy’s brother Dom returned home from the war and led the company’s transition toward oil heat. Dom’s leadership and community ties laid the foundation that became the hallmark of Westmore Fuel. Patsy’s son Dick joined the company in 1957. By the early ’80s, Dick’s son Rick entered the family business performing maintenance at the terminal. Rick joined Westmore full time in 1991.

WINDMILL DINER

The Windmill Diner was founded by Kyriaki and Stavros Rountos in 1971 and over the last 42 years has become a landmark in the Danbury community. The restaurant’s four full-time partners are all first-generation siblings from Greece. Since opening, there has never been a time when a family member hasn’t been in the back running the kitchen or out front managing the restaurant. The owners are proud to call the greater Danbury area their home having raised their combined 20 children and now grand-children in Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield and New Milford.

AND THE JUDGES ARE … PETER M. GIOIA, CBia economist Peter M. Gioia is vice president and economist for the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), the state’s largest business organization with about 10,000 member companies. Gioia oversees the Member Services Department, which includes both Research and HR Services. CBIA’s research provides analyses, survey research assistance and help with international issues for CBIA divisions and for member companies. DONALD P. OPATRNY , owner, lovins

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MARK D. SOYCHER, Human resource counsel, CBia Attorney Mark Soycher has spent 30-plus years guiding employers and employees through the laws and regulations affecting workplaces. As HR counsel at CBIA, the state’s largest business organization, he responds to thousands of personnel-related inquires annually from member companies and conducted training sessions on a wide range of ethical and legal topics He serves on the executive committee of the Connecticut Bar Association’s labor and employment law section.

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ixty students representing high schools from the Bronx to Bridgeport gathered recently at UConn Stamford in a test of entrepreneurial skills as part of the World Series of Innovation. The event was run by the Fairchester Chapter of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), based in New York City. Besides the Fairchester Chapter, sponsors included Stamford-based Pitney Bowes and Microsoft Corp. “Students learn about working together in teams,” said Diane Rosenthal, executive director of the NFTE Fairchester Chapter. “These students can be looked upon as innovators for change in our society. Corporations are reaching out to youth leaders to come up with new ideas to address and solve world issues.” Asked if the student entrepreneurial efforts bear fruit, Rosenthal said, “Yes they do and that’s what NFTE is all about

Joel Pagani, Marco Diaz and Huber Lopez of Stamford High School.

— tapping into the power, creativity and energy of youth to give them the tools to answer challenges through entrepreneurship.” Event challenges included problem sets in education, environment and education.

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Volunteers from the community, General Electric, Pitney Bowes and Larry Keller, a teacher at the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering in Stamford (and also a NFTE teacher), assisted the students.

The students will now submit their problem solutions for judging, whereon they will be eligible for the national-level NFTE competition. Last year, the Fairchester Chapter produced two national winners.

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shared the speakers’ stage in front of about 150 real estate industry professionals at The Bristal at White Plains. “Bob’s the reason we don’t invest north of Westport,” Leventhal said in a nod to his white-haired elder in the region’s office market, drawing laughs from the audience. Though a fairly recent arrival in the Westchester County market, Leventhal grew up in the Boston real estate business started by his grandfather, which went public in the 1990s. His father, Alan M. Leventhal, founded and is chairman and CEO of Beacon Capital Partners in Boston. Beacon Capital owns Westchester One, the county’s oldest office tower, at 44 S. Broadway in White Plains. Leventhal expanded on his family education in the business with a stint in corporate finance at Morgan Stanley, where he worked in the real estate investment banking division and on the firm’s real estate private equity platform. In 2010, he and his brother and a third partner started Faros Properties in Manhattan. The company in the last two years has purchased about $100 million of real estate comprising about 750,000 square feet of office and residential space. Their properties include 120 Bloomingdale Road in White Plains, N.Y., where Faros Properties and partner Caspi Development this year received city approval to develop up to 50,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and the three-building International Corporate Center at 555 Theodore Fremd Ave. in Rye, N.Y. Venturing into a new real estate sector and urban market, Faros Properties last November acquired a 300,000-square-foot, 400-unit apartment complex in Pittsburgh designed by architect I.M. Pei. Scinto’s personal story of success and fortunes made and lost and made again was in sharp contrast to the advantages of family legacy, privilege and higher education described by Leventhal. “Basically when I graduated high school, I couldn’t read,” Scinto said. He joined his father in his Shelton plumbing business, working for five years as a plumber at $92.50 a week. But wearing a suit of black soot threaded by sweat at the end of his work day drove Scinto to imagine and pursue a better life of service to others. He began buying rooming houses, collecting rent and making repairs himself. He

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he state of Connecticut has agreed to help Kayak Software Corp. finance the elaborate renovations at its new corporate headquarters in Stamford. Previously Kayak CEO and cofounder Steve Hafner said he planned to spend about $3.5 million renovating Kayak’s new offices at 7 Market St. But with a $2.5 million loan from Connecticut, the price of renovations has reportedly increased to $5 million. The price is the equivalent of spending more than $100,000 per current employee. “If you have a great work environment, you’re going to get more productive employees,” Hafner previously told the Business Journal in April. The travel tech company plans to use its headquarters as a way to attract top talent. “We want to have a fun atmosphere for our employees to work in,” Hafner said. “Our company has a proven track record of growing and we wanted a space that would accommodate growth and attract and retain talent from New York City.” Kayak representatives did not respond to a request for comment on the new loan. Previous plans for the office space included a recreation room, massage

room, media room, a pool table, an open bar, free food and a locker room. Additionally, plans included a reception desk made of an old airplane engine and a conference room framed by the body of an old airplane. The company was scheduled to move in August. The 10-year loan has a 1 percent interest rate and has an option of forgiveness. If the company adds another 50 position in three years, it doesn’t need to repay the loan. “They’re a great little company and we’re thrilled to have them stay in Connecticut,” said Catherine Smith, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. “This adds to our mission to increase the number of very innovative companies here.” About a year ago Kayak announced plans to move its Norwalk headquarters to Stamford, but Smith said it’s likely the headquarters would have moved out of state if the company wasn’t already in negotiations for an incentive package with Connecticut. Smith said the DECD had been in negotiations with the company for some time, competing with others for the national headquarters, though its roots are firmly planted in Connecticut. “It’s a part of our strategy to create a more innovative, Silicon Valley-like community here,” Smith said. “There was top competition for the company.”

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THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Human beings are wired to help others. Know when and how to say “enough.” Use favors in advance of requests to build up good will. Help the recipient to distinguish your behavior as giving, not just being cooperative. Recognize that people value things more when they’ve had to work to get them. Keep things equal by allowing others to pay you back and expressing appreciation. Do someone a favor because it makes you feel good. Someone asking for your opinion or help signals that they value what you have to say or do. Being open to requests translates into positive feedback that your psyche needs. Use time to reflect on requests that have come your way as a way to boost your personal sense of worth. Meeting a request doesn’t necessarily mean going “above and beyond.” Do what you can and be honest when you can’t. If you’ve overextended, don’t get mad at the requester, take a good look at your role in going across the line. Try to find a simpler way to respond that is within the boundaries of your available time and energy. Of course there are some people in the world who spend all of their time receiving. They are always there to ask for a favor, never there to help when you need it. Fortunately they’re in the minority. Don’t let them get you down. You might do these “takers” a favor by pointing out the problem: “Why is it that whenever you need something you’re quick to ask, but when I need your help I don’t hear back from you?” See how they respond. Boost their awareness of how their behavior is perceived. See if they can rise above and start to take action. If not, then put your attention elsewhere. As more requests come your way, focus on the outcome value. See the results of extending favors as things you’ve helped to make possible. Connect two people and watch to see how their worlds expand as a result of the connection. Give an employee extra time off and circle back to find out how things turned out for them. Extend a customer or vendor a favor and follow up to find out how that favor helped to make things better for them. Get ahead of the curve by offering to do something for someone before they ask. Don’t hesitate to start with a simple introductory statement, “I’m going to do

you a favor.” Make the point that you’re intentionally extending yourself now for the potential of a return favor in the future. Human beings are wired to value things they strive for. Flapping your jaw with unsolicited advice on topics that aren’t important to the recipient will likely diminish the value of what you’re offering. Take a moment upfront to establish that the topic at hand is important to the person you’re about to help. Ask them to let you know how things turn out, in order to show your interest in having the favor lead somewhere productive. Many times “givers” are really good at giving and helping, not so good at receiving back. Check your “recipient” quotient. How good are you at letting others help you? Do you even recognize when it’s happening? Do you remember to say, “Thank you for the help”? Do you circle back to fill people in on how their help made your world better? Keep the world in balance by allowing others to help you whenever they can. Looking for a good book? Try “Give and Take, A Revolutionary Approach to Success” by Adam Grant. Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., strategyleaders.com, a business-consulting firm that specializes in helping small to mid-size, privately held businesses achieve doubled revenues and tripled profits in repetitive growth cycles. Interested in learning how Strategy Leaders can help your business? Call now for a free consultation and diagnostic process: (877) 238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Email her: AskAndi@ StrategyLeaders.com. Visit AskAndi.com for an entire library of Ask Andi articles.

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The Next Generation of Business in Fairfield County The Business Council of Fairfield County recently showcased the next generation of business growth in Fairfield County. The Growth Company Showcase gave investors, advisors, educators, members of The Business Council’s Growth Network and Board of Directors, and the media a closer look at four Fairfield County entrepreneurial businesses that have been working with The Business Council’s Growth Advisory Services, with assistance and resources from CTNEXT, to capitalize on their high growth potential. The companies are in the bioscience and ecommerce industries: Owlstone, Inc., a chemical sensing and detection firm headquartered in Norwalk; GoECart, a Bridgeport based provider of integrated and on-demand ecommerce solutions; Logicbroker, a Shelton based leader in ecommerce supply chain software; and Q-Bank Group, an emerging, Greenwich based leader in commercializing IP assets in the areas of cognitive process-

ing and brain science. In addition to connecting with resources and support through CTNEXT and The Business Council, each company has also been the recipient of several awards and nominations in national and global competitions. Christopher Bruhl, President & CEO, The Business Council of Fairfield County, welcomed guests with the observation that “All businesses in today’s Showcase are exemplary of the talent living in Connecticut, but they also demonstrate the need to build strong, supportive networks around our innovators and entrepreneurs. Owlstone, GoECart, Logicbroker and Q-Bank have all independently proven themselves capable of remarkable things. They’ve also shown the wisdom and confidence to reach out to their shared business community for assistance in taking next steps toward spectacular growth that will promise both their own success and a strong economic future for the state.” Gary Breitbart, Program Director, Growth

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of October 7, 2013 15

THE LIST

Women-Owned Businesses Listed alphabetically.

Fairfield County Next list: October 14 Medical Group Practices

Women-owned Businesses

Listed alphabetically. Name Address Telephone • Fax (203) unless otherwise noted

Alloy Engineering Company Inc. 304 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport 06607 366-5253 • 334-0793

Amsterdam Hotel 19 Clark's Hill Ave., Stamford 06902 327-4300 • 975-0328

Aurora Products Inc. 205 Edison St., Orange 06477 375-9956 • 334-4239

Benedict's Home & Garden 480 Purdy Hill Road, Monroe 06468 268-2537 • 261-1224

Bernard's 20 West Lane, Ridgefield 06877 438-8282 • 431-3614

BMW of Darien 140 Ledge Road, Darien 06820 (877) 544-2559 • 656-1802

Boxcar Cantina 44 Old Field Point Road, Greenwich 06830 661-4774 • 661-1429

Bright Beginnings Village Green Center, 74 State Route 37 New Fairfield 06812 746-5994 • 746-1871

Cabbages and Kings Catering 34 Franklin St., Westport 06880 226-0531 • 222-8564

Carousel Preschool Day Nursery 25 France St., Norwalk 06851 847-1276 • 847-3144

Center for Pediatric Therapy 1300 Post Road, Suite 204, Fairfield 06824 255-3669 • 255-1173

Centro Ristorante & Bar 328 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich 06831 1435 Post Road, Fairfield 06824 531-5514 • 255-1210

Cheryl Lechok Communications L.L.C. 30 Glen Terrace, Stamford 06906 961-9280

Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut Inc. 196 Greystone Place, Stamford 06901 324-6127 • 348-9378

Church Hill Classics 594 Pepper St., Monroe 06468 268-1535 • 268-2468

Club NewFit 23 Commerce Road, Newtown 06470 426-8591 • 270-8545

Cucina Casalinga 171 Drum Hill Road, Wilton 06897 762-0768

DPZ on West 81 West St., Danbury 06810 794-1113 • 798-8616

Didona Associates 70 North St., Suite 301, Danbury 06810 778-1840 • 744-8334

Dream Spa L.L.C. 1220 Post Road East, Westport 06880 151 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830 454-3454 • 629-2525 • 454-3450

Elms Inn Inc. 500 Main St., Ridgefield 06877 438-2541 • 438-2541

E.R. Becker Company Inc. 16 Betts Place, Norwalk 06855 852-8077

Website Owner Email address

Description

thermowells.com Kris Lorch engineer@thermowells.com

Industrial thermowell manufacturer

stamfordamsterdam.com Nancy Steinegger sales@stamfordamsterdam.com

Hotel

auroraproduct.com Stephanie V. Blackwell

Organic food products

benedictsgarden.com Merna Goett info@benedictsgarden.com

Garden, farm and pet center

bernardsridgefield.com Sarah Bouissou (co-owner) sarah@bernardsridgefield.com

Restaurant

bmwdarien.com Paula Callari

Car dealership

boxcarcantina.com Nancy Allen Roper

Restaurant

nfbrightbeginnings.com Mary Arnold brightbeg@msn.com

Daycare service

cabbagesandkingscatering.com Sarah Gross contact@cabbagesandkingscatering.com

Caterer

carouselpreschool.com Joyce Abate carouselkids1234@aol.com

Daycare service

centerforpediatrictherapy.com Tara Glennon

Pediatric therapy

centroristorante.com Susan Dederick

Restaurant

Cheryl Lechok clechok@optonline.net

Marketing and communications consultant

childguidancect.org Sherry Perlstein

Child mental-health services

diplomaframe.com Lucie Voves info@diplomaframe.com

Diploma frames

newfit.com Penny Tavar

Health club

cucinacasalinga.com Sally Maraventano info@cucinacasalinga.com

Home-based Italian cooking school

dawnspizzazz.com Dawn Blom

Day spa

didonaassociates.com Jane Didona

Landscape architect

dreamdayspa.com Lori Dodd lori@dreamdayspa.com

Day spa

elmsinn.com Violet Scala

Bed and breakfast

erbeckercompany.com Ellie Becker ellie@erbeckercompany.com

Public relations

Questions or comments, email Afrey@westfairinc.com. Note: This list is just a sampling of women-owned businesses in Fairfield County. This list has been shortened due to space limitation. The complete list will be available on westfaironline.com.

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Name Address Telephone • Fax (203) unless otherwise noted

Website Owner Email address

eRichards Consulting

Description

e-richards.com Doreen Gebbia dfgebbia@e-richards.com

Technology, consulting and staffing firm

232 Greenwood Ave., Bethel 06801 798-9882 •798-2151

escapect.com Maria Rodrigues customercare@escape.com

Beauty salon

Excel Tutoring L.L.C. 20 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470 270-8887 • 270-8884

exceltutoringllc.com Pauline Crisci-Goncalves learn@exceltutoringllc.com

Tutoring

fairfieldmarketing.com Pam Johnson

Direct marketing

freudigman.com Kimberly A. Freudigman info@freudigman.com

Tutoring

goodfoodgoodthings.com Beth Dupont info@goodfoodgoodthings.com

Caterer

hensalrealty.com Betty Hensal betty@hensalrealty.com

Real estate broker

innov-8.com Donna Shea

Marketing displays

judithheft.com Judith Heft judy@judithheft.com

Financial planner

lanphierdayspa.com Eileen Rizvi

Day spa

lapiazzact.com Helen Zervos

Restaurant

thelilypadgroup.com Ann T. Buivid ann@thelilypadgroup.com

Business growth services

lorees.com Loree Ogan loree@lorees.com

Caterer

marisastrumbull.com Marisa Marini events@marisastrumbull.com

Restaurant

martasvineyard.com Pam Williams martasvineyard@aol.com

Animal daycare

mdcocpa.com Diane Martin, Kathleen DeCruze kdecruze@mdcocpa.com

Accountants

themcintyregroup.com Leslie McIntyre-Tavella mcintyre@themcintyregroup.com

Staffing and consulting services

myplacepizza.com Louise Tambascio mark@myplacepizza.com

Restaurant

napaandcompany.com Mary Schaffer info@napaandcompany.com

Restaurant

nestofsouthport.com Elizabeth Santa esanta@nestofsouthport.com

Interior design, upholstery, windows

4 Corporate Drive, Suite 390, Shelton 06484 944-0816 • 944-0817

Escape Salon & Spa

Fairfield Marketing Group 830 Sport Hill Road, Easton 06612 261-5585, ext. 202

Freudigman & Billings L.L.C. 1720 Post Road East, Westport 06880 226-8166 • 286-1402

Good Food Good Things L.L.C. 865 Post Road, Darien 06820 655-7355 • 662-9249

Hensal Realty 487 Federal Road, P.O. Box 131, Brookfield 06804 775-4561 • 740-9238

Innovative Display & Design 1452 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport 06610 335-0633 • 382-5458

Judith Heft & Associates L.L.C 1177 Summer St., Stamford 06905 978-1858

Lanphier Day Spa 20 West Ave., Darien 06820 656-4444 • 656-7270

La Piazza Restaurant & Wine Bar 37 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield 06877 544-1212

The Lilypad Group L.L.C. 767 Post Road, Darien 06820 856-9132

Loree's Kitchen 4 Elizabeth St., Bethel 06801 748-0852 • 748-7072

Marisa's Ristorante 6540 Main St., Trumbull 06611 459-4225 • 459-4706

Marta's Vineyard Canine Resort 519 Federal Road, Brookfield 06804 775-4404 • (888) 330-5638

Martin, DeCruze & Company L.L.P. 2777 Summer St., Stamford 06905 327-7151• 977-8314

The McIntyre Group 63 Glover Ave., Norwalk 06850 750-1111•750--1119

My Place Pizza & Restaurant 8 Queen St., Newtown 06470 270-7061 • 270-1433

Napa & Company 75 Broad St., Stamford 06901 353-3319 • 353-9133

Nest of Southport 3548 Post Road, Southport 06890 255-1734 • 319-9703

Nielsen's Florist Garden Shop 1405 Post Road, Darien 06820 655-2541 • 656-2643

Pellicci's Restaurant

96 Stillwater Ave., Stamford 06902 323-2542 • 325-8732

nielsensflorist.com Sandy Nielsen-Baumann nielson@nielsonsflorist.com pelliccis.com Toni Lupinacci tonilupinacci@hotmail.com

Florist

Restaurant

JoE MURTaGH

Labor crisis and creative destruction

ccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 12 million unemployed in the U.S. as of February 2013. How can there be a labor crisis? Even with continued slow job growth, Manpower Inc. is predicting that 10 to 20 percent of U.S. businesses will be forced to close by 2020 because of a lack of skilled workers. There is an emerging labor crisis and by acting now you can gain a long term advantage by having the best people. It’s the result of a convergence of several key economic and demographic trends including the recession of 2008. We already face a shortage of “qualified” people with the scientific and technical skills needed in our new economy. Just as our agrarian economy gave way to the manufacturing economy in the industrial revolution, manufacturing is now giving way to knowledge technology. Although our manufacturing production has increased fourfold since 1950, total jobs in that sector have fallen from 30 percent of the workforce to less than 10 percent today. Forty-nine percent of our labor force was farming in 1880. Just fifty years later the farm labor force had been slashed to 21 percent but, due to technology, produced many times more food than in 1880. As new technology proliferated, productivity improved and crop prices fell. Farmers who failed to change went out of business and were eventually employed in higher paying jobs by the emerging manufacturing economy. Consumers enjoyed more plentiful food at lower cost. This improvement continues through today. The average percentage of income we spend for food has fallen from 32.6 in 1947 to 11.7 today. Brian Westbury, author of “It’s Not as Bad as You Think” and chief economist at First Trust Advisors reminds us that, over the last 50 years what Americans spent on clothing and shoes fell from almost 12 percent to under 4 percent today while the amount we spend on all energy consumption including electricity, gas, heating, and air conditioning went from over 7 percent to, even with high energy prices, 5 percent today.

As we have seen with agriculture, although the free market is a perfect democracy and a harsh taskmaster, in the end everyone wins. Although many people were displaced from the farm they wound up with higher paying jobs in manufacturing. They also paid lower prices, as a percentage of their disposable income, for the food they bought. We are continuing to make the painful transition to the new information economy and experiencing an acceleration of creative destruction due, as always, to new technology. Austrian economist Joseph Schumpeter first explained “creative destruction “ as the process by which old business models that once delivered value give way to something new and better. We have had and will continue to have a shortage of qualified knowledge workers and our education system is changing slowly while the number of public-private partnerships continues to grow. Every business in every industry, including government and education is impacted and energy independence will help every organization to be more competitive in today’s global marketplace. By being aware of our impending labor crisis you can act now to attract and retain the best talent and gain long term advantage with the best people. While the invisible force of creative destruction doesn’t obliterate every business, survivors always emerge — changed, stronger, more efficient and delivering to their customers, more value than ever before. Questions for discussion: • What skills do we need for the new knowledge economy? • How can we attract and retain people that have them or retrain people who don’t?

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Mammography in the third dimension tEChniQuE offErS hElp ‘irrESpECtivE of brEaSt-tiSSuE dEnSity’ By Bill Fallon bfallon@westfairinc.com

better form of mammography — seeing in three dimensions — is now available, but not to all. As with many new technologies, the insurance industry lags behind the medical community in its enthusiasm for the procedure. Radiologist Gioia Riccio is a proponent and practitioner of 3-D mammography. She answered questions on the topic for the Business Journal. IS 3-D MAMMOGRAPHY SOMETHING ALL WOMEN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? IS THERE A SUBSET OF THE POPULATION THAT SHOULD BE MORE CONCERNED THEN ANOTHER SUBSET? Dr. Riccio: 3-D mammography has proven invaluable for all women. Studies have shown both a decrease in callback rate and increase in cancer detection across the board. Findings are irrespective of breast-tissue density. YOU PROVIDE 3-D EXAMS AT NO EXTRA COST TO PATIENTS WHOSE INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER THE PROCEDURE OR TO THOSE WHO ARE UNINSURED? IS COST THE BIGGEST OBSTACLE? Dr. Riccio: The issue of cost twofold. The major cost obstacle is acquiring the 3-D unit itself as it is an expensive technology, though well worth it. Additionally, as you know, medical procedures are costly and the additional cost may discourage a patient from having the exam, thereby completely defeating the purpose. That is why 3D mammograms need to be covered by insurance. Insurance companies are required to cover annual mammograms for women, without any out-of-pocket

Dr. Gioia Riccio

costs, beginning at age 40. Given that 3D mammograms are a mammography service, it is critical that insurance companies and Medicare cover the service because all women deserve access to the most accurate and effective mammogram technology. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 2-D AND 3-D? WHY IS IT PREFERABLE? Dr. Riccio: 2-D mammography is the current gold standard. It is however, a 2-D picture of a 3-D structure, the breast. 3-D mammography is a more detailed and comprehensive evaluation of the breast tissue made by taking sequential focused pictures for sections of the breast. It eliminates overlapping tissue and highlights

abnormalities making it preferable to 2D. IS EXTRA TRAINING REQUIRED TO READ THE RESULTS AND ARE THE READING AS (OR LESS) ACCURATE? Dr. Riccio: Yes, there is extra training required to learn to interpret 3D images. It also takes the radiologist longer to read the films, but, I’m sure any radiologist would agree, it is completely worth it. There is increased accuracy on the part of the radiologist and thereby improved benefit to the patient. FEDERAL REGULATIONS MANDATE MAMMOGRAPHY REIMBURSEMENT, BUT 3-D MAMMOGRAPHY ISN’T COVERED. BUYING INTO THE ASSUMPTION IT IS A MALE-DOMINATED

WORLD, IS GENDER BIAS AT WORK? AND WHEN MIGHT THE PROCEDURE BE COVERED? Dr. Riccio: I do not think there is gender bias. There’s no valid reason not to cover to this procedure. We hope to see reimbursement any day and we are encouraging women to reach out to their insurers and Congress to make it happen as soon as possible. Gioia Riccio is a radiologist specializing in diagnostic radiology and licensed to practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. She practices diagnostic radiology at Robert D. Russo M.D. & Associates, 425 Post Rd., Fairfield; 2660 Main St., Suite 103, Bridgeport; and 4699 Main St., Suite 108, Bridgeport.

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Fighting and winning the good ﬁght

By BREnDan o’RoURKE

y small firm, O’Rourke & Associates in New Canaan, represents companies and individuals in a variety of commercial disputes. We have handled trials in federal and state courts in Connecticut and New York. We also have conducted arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association

and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). Every commercial litigator knows that almost all commercial litigation inevitably involves a dispute over money. We also know that a claim for money is a very divisive issue, and often invokes a strong emotional response from clients. In my experience, other than divorce litigation, litigation arising from the termination of a long-standing business partner or employee can generate the most visceral responses. The terminated partner seeks vindication in the litigation process, seeing a substantial monetary recovery as just compensation for the value of his or her contributions, and ratification of his or her self-worth. When such sentiment is matched against a well-capitalized former employer intent on using the

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litigation process to wear down its now adversarial, former partner, you have a recipe for a perfect storm of litigation. We recently represented such a client in that exact setting, and were fortunate to obtain a total victory, by gaining for our client both a significant monetary award and vindication. The story starts with the collapse of the World Trade Center Towers on 9/11, and ended across the street at the FINRA offices some ten years later. Our client, Andrew, was a senior vice president and partner at a major Wall Street Firm. He had been made a partner in the 1990s, and helped develop a successful, convertible securities department. Andrew’s firm had its main office at the North Tower of the World Trade Center and suffered devastating losses on 9/11. Andrew survived

andrew had to expend over $400,000 to fight his former firm. but that investment turned out well worth it. he received a large monetary award, and, of equal importance, he vindicated himself and his hard work on behalf of the firm. the devastation because he happened to be working in the Firm’s Darien office. Andrew attended over a hundred funerals of deceased partners and employees, and volunteered his time to work with family members of the deceased. After 9/11, he expended tremendous efforts building the firm back, and mentoring many younger sales and trading professionals. He also volunteered his time as a local ice hockey coach on teams on which his three young boys played. After the 2008 financial meltdown, the firm’s business slowed, but Andrew’s department remained profitable. Then, in May of 2009, two lower-level employees appeared in his office. He was informed that he was terminated. None of his supervisors gave him the courtesy of a phone call. As part of the termination papers, he was offered a $7,400 severance for his 14 years of devoted service to the firm. Rather than accepting this offer, Andrew decided to fight the injustice. We were hired. The firm reacted by raising its offer of severance, but it was still a pittance compared to Andrew’s value and lost income. As a result, we filed an arbitration claim with FINRA against the firm, which then retained a large insti-

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tutional law firm to defend it through expensive “scorched earth” litigation tactics. Andrew remained committed to litigation and would not settle by accepting the steep discount offered by the firm. The FINRA arbitration took place at One Liberty Plaza, across the street from the former World Trade Center. The arbitration spanned an entire year, during which we watched the new One World Trade Center, formerly known as the Freedom Tower, rise from where the two towers were destroyed. During the arbitration, the firm sought to portray Andrew as incompetent and undeserving, and claimed that he was owed nothing. We presented the full history of Andrew’s success, and his role in helping salvage the Firm and mentoring new professionals, as well as the relative profitability of his department notwithstanding the 2008 financial downturn. After deliberating for several weeks, the FINRA Panel awarded Andrew $1,241,768, which includes $326,000 for the attorney’s fees that he paid to my firm in fighting his former employer. Unhappy with this result, the firm challenged the award in New York Supreme Court, which required Andrew to incur additional attorney’s fees of nearly $100,000. Ultimately, the New York Appellate Court in Manhattan upheld the entire award. Andrew had to expend over $400,000 to fight his former firm. But that investment turned out well worth it. He received a large monetary award, and, of equal importance, he vindicated himself and his hard work on behalf of the firm. The appeal, which is a public record, can be seen by his professional colleagues and peers by examining the record of the New York Appellate Division/ First Department: Index No. 650280/2012.

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INSIDERS’ PERSPECTIVE DoING buSINESS IN coMMERcIAL REAL ESTATE: HAS IT REALLy cHANGED oVER THE yEARS? That question framed a lively 90-minute lunch at The Bristal at White Plains, the new senior living facility at 305 North St. in the former, completely remade St. Agnes Hospital. The speakers were developers Bob Scinto, a veteran of Fairfield County properties from his Shelton office who began his career as a plumber, and Jeremy Leventhal, whose youth, academic experience and international credentials constituted another path to real estate success. Howard Greenberg, president, Howard Properties Ltd., moderated, along with Liz Bracken-Thompson, partner, Thompson & Bender.

— Photographs by Bill Fallon

Identifications are from left unless otherwise indicated. 1. Event speaker and Shelton-based developer Bob Scinto. 2. Real Estate developer and event speaker Jeremy Leventhal. 3. Craig Schiavone, executive vice president, Westport-based Soluxe Energy Solutions, and Elliott Fisher, managing director, Westport-based Business Concierge Solutions. 4. Steven Schapiro and Andrew Hascoe, principals, Stamford-based Catalyst Real Estate Partners. 5. Architect David Chau, New Rochellebased DC Architects P.C. 6. Nicholas Fiore, business development, project management and cost segregation, CB Richard Ellis’s Manhattan office. 7. Dennis Noskin, architect and president, Dennis Noskin Architects, Tarrytown. 8. Kate DeFeo, Perkins Eastman, Stamford. 9. Ingrid Richards, manager, downtown and economic development, village of Ossining. 10. Frank Skuthan, executive vice president, commercial banking, event co-sponsor Hudson Valley Bank. 11. Jeff Conrad, executive vice president, commercial division, Westport-based Soluxe Energy Solutions.

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Challenger Learning Center and full-dome planetarium: to the stars and beyond StEm. a popular acronym we use on a daily basis. Science. technology. Engineering. mathematics. applied daily at the discovery museum and planetarium, fairfield County’s leading informal science and learning center provides a unique venue for all ages. though interactive exhibits, an extensive range of educational programs and galleries boasting an array of themes to engage everyone, the museum strives to enhance public understanding of science and technology by providing fun, instructive experiences that encourage participant interaction. the segue from student to corporate clientele is most evident in the Challenger learning Center, part of an internationally acclaimed network located at 48 sites throughout the united States, Canada, the united kingdom and South korea. at the core is a two-room simulator: Space Station and mission Control. Supporting both school groups and corporate team building, participants “become” astronauts, engineers and scientists in order to complete their mission. the state-of-the-art Challenger Center will further support an actual space program with participation in naSa’s CubeSat launch initiative, for which the discovery museum was selected. one of only 24 small satellites to fly as auxiliary payloads aboard rockets planned to launch through 2016, discovery museum’s nanosatellite is being built and tested through collaboration among the museum, the university of hawaii/naSa astrobiology institute, the university of bridgeport Engineering department, and with the support of engineers from utC aerospace Systems. Continuing visitors’ space exploration experience, the henry b. dupont iii planetarium boasts a full-domed ceiling and projection system, renowned acoustics and stereo surround system. multiple, daily planetarium shows are included with museum admission. music enthusiasts have embraced the planetarium as the venue for private parties and events, noting the crystal clarity of acoustics. Current exhibits and galleries include “Gustave whitehead: first in flight,” “Connecticut inventions and innovations,” and “the Sun as art”. for a younger audience, “adventure Science” and “take flight” combine with “Sports Science,” “Energy” and “light and Sound” to round out hands-on science exploration. open tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the discovery museum and planetarium, 4450 park ave., bridgeport, offers a universe of possibilities for all…right here in fairfield County. www. discoverymuseum.org Dimitris Raptopoulos vice president/director of development The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

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GREENWICH SYMPHONY OPENS SEASON OCT. 12 the Greenwich Symphony orchestra will start its new performance season oct. 12-13, with a program featuring brilliant violinist philippe Quint. Quint will perform two pieces: alexander Glazunov’s rhapsodic violin Concerto and maurice ravel’s “tzigane,” a flashy, virtuosic piece inspired by romani folk melodies. the program will also include american composer william Schuman’s “new England triptych.” finally, the orchestra will lead a celebration of the 200th birthday of italian composer Giuseppe verdi, with the “four Seasons” ballet music from his opera “i vespri Siciliani.” Quint is a multi-faceted artist whose wide range of interests has led to several Grammy nominations for his albums as well as performances with major orchestras throughout the world. the Chicago tribune has called him a “fiddle virtuoso whose many awards are fully justified by the brilliance of his playing.” his remarkable degree of lyricism, poetry and impeccable virtuosity has gripped the eyes and ears of audiences in asia, australia, latin america, africa, Europe and the u.S. with what the times (london) describes as his “bravura technique and unflagging energy.” Quint plays the magnificent 1708 “ruby” antonio Stradivari violin on loan to him through the Stradivari Society. performances will be held at the dickerman hollister

Philippe Quint, violinist with the Greenwich Symphony.

auditorium at Greenwich high School Saturday, oct. 12, 8 p.m., and Sunday, oct. 13, 4 p.m. there will be a preconcert lecture with associate conductor tara Simonic an hour before each performance. please visit the website at greenwichsymphony.org for more information, or call 869-2664.

MADCAP COMEDY AT THE WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE westport Country playhouse will stage the madcap american comedy, “room Service,” about a producer and his ragtag bunch of cohorts The cast of “Room Service:” First row, from who try to raise left, Eric Bryant, Hayley Treider, Jim Bracchitta, money for a Donald Corren; standing, from left, David Beach, broadway show as Richard Ruiz, Ben Steinfeld, Michael McCormick, Zoë Winters, Peter Von Berg, Frank Vlastnik. they scramble to evade their hotel bill, written by John murray and allen boretz, directed by mark lamos, oct. 8-27. Set in a second-rate times Square hotel room, “room Service” tells of Gordon miller, who has ﬁnally discovered

a formula for broadway success: be bold, brash and option a brilliant script by a promising young writer. what he hasn’t discovered is a willing financial backer. as behind-the-scenes business of putting on a play becomes more frenetic, one wonders if the show will ever go on. playwrights John murray and allen boretz were best known for writing the 1937 play “room Service,” which ran for 500 performances on broadway. it was turned into two films: “room Service,” starring the marx brothers and lucille ball, and “Step lively,” starring frank Sinatra. the performance schedule is tuesday at 8 p.m., wednesday at 2 and 8 p.m., thursday and friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. for more information or tickets, call the box office at 227-4177 or visit westport Country playhouse, 25 powers Court, off route 1, westport. tickets are available online 24/7 at westportplayhouse.org.

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BUSINESS JOURNAL aTTaCHMEnTSFilED Kelsey C.W. and Greenwich Hardware Inc., Greenwich. $120,000, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederic, Md., by Lloyd S. Lowinger, Avon. Property: 31 Scott Road, Greenwich. Filed Sept. 20.

Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bridgeport. Change-of-use certificate of occupancy, 729 Union Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Sept. 17.

Signature Construction, Stamford, contractor for 201 Broad Street Owners L.L.C. Reduce to core, 201 Broad St., Eighth ﬂoor, Stamford. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Corporate Design, Fairfield, contractor for Howard Avenue Associates. Fit-out an existing commercial building, 78 Harvard Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $192,000. Filed Sept. 19.

SL Management, contractor for SL Greens Farms Road L.L.C. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building for future tenant, 55 Greens Farms Road, Westport. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Papallo, George and Ralph Altamura, Stamford. $25,000, in favor of John Magnano, Stamford. Property: Lot 181-10, Map 3437, Stamford. Filed Sept. 16.

Desa, Shyam, Bridgeport. Fit-out an existing commercial building, 3909 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $87,000. Filed Sept. 17.

BUilDinG PERMiTS

Fairfield University, Fairfield. Perform interior alterations and renovations at an existing commercial building for Bannow, 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $33,000. Filed Sept. 20.

coMMERcIAL 547 North Realty L.L.C., Bridgeport. Fit-out an existing commercial building for 547 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Henry & Gerty, Fairfield, contractor for Bridgeport Hospital. Perform interior and exterior renovations at an existing commercial building, 156 to 158 Mill Hill Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Sept. 16.

A Pappajohn Co., contractor for William L. Gault trustee. Perform external renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 30 Post Road East, Westport. Estimated cost: $154,000. Filed Sept. 12.

JC Canal Associates Remodeling L.L.C., contractor for Ives Investments L.L.C. Perform interior demolition at an existing commercial building, 1150 Post Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 20.

C.W. Brown Inc., contractor for Nathall 1220W L.L.C. Perform interior alterations at an existing commercial building, 12 Wilton Road, Westport. Estimated cost: $57,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Magna Construction, Stamford, contractor for SL Greens Farms Road L.L.C. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 55 Greens Farms Road, Westport. Estimated cost: $437,000. Filed Sept. 17.

Carmen’s L.L.C., Bridgeport. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 140 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Sept. 17.

Murgatroyd, Michael, contractor for Feroleto Steel Company Inc. Install a commercial generator at an existing commercial building, 301 Scofield Avenue Extension, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken.

Ruff, Nathaniel, Windsor, contractor for Sandler Realty. Fit-out an existing commercial building for Subway, 417 Shippan Ave., First ﬂoor, Stamford. Estimated cost: $59,000. Filed Sept. 18.

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Signature Construction, Stamford, contractor for 201 Broad Street Owners L.L.C. Reduce to core, 201 Broad St., Third ﬂoor, Stamford. Estimated cost: $51,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Shipper, Chriss, Bridgeport. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 1163 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Westport Post Road L.L.C, Westport. Perform interior alterations at an existing commercial building for tenant, 295 Post Road East, Westport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 19.

RESIDENTIAL 382 Gregory Street L.L.C., Bridgeport. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 606 to 610 Atlantic St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Sept. 19. A New Beginning Home Improvement Contractor Inc., Monroe, contractor for Frik Lindstrom. Replace deck and perform interior alterations at an existing single-family residence, 168 Belltown Road, Unit 48, Stamford. Estimated cost: $33,000. Filed Sept. 19. Able Construction Inc., contractor for 14 Adams Farm L.L.C. Construct a new single-family residence, 14 Adams Farm Road, Westport. Estimated cost: $700,000. Filed Sept. 24. Advanced Windows Systems L.L.C., Matthew Sargeant. Perform external renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 20 First St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,975. Filed Sept. 16. Alves, Alaerte, Bridgeport. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 58 Rockton Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,800. Filed Sept. 24. Amendola, Joanne, Bridgeport. Perform external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 34 to 36 Belmont St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Sept. 23. Anthony M. Baldino Custom Homes, contractor for Black Rock Investments L.L.C. Lay a foundation for a new single-family residence, 567 Judd St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $270,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Arango, John, contractor for Randi and Jeremy Vishno. Perform external additions at an existing single-family residence, 10 Mansfield Place, Westport. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed Sept. 24. Asamaniwah, Alua, Bridgeport. Perform external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 43 Coggswell St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Sept. 16. Astrum Solar Inc., contractor for Justine and William Leavy. Install solar panels at an existing singlefamily residence, 194 Millard St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $17,041. Filed Sept. 24. Astrum Solar Inc., contractor for Jennifer and Andre Spitzer. Install solar panels at an existing single-family residence, 588 Reid St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $23,963. Filed Sept. 20. Beach Walk Homes L.L.C., contractor for 109 New England Avenue L.L.C. Add a two-story addition to an existing single-family residence, 109 New England Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Sept. 19. Bella Homes L.L.C., contractor for Thamara and Franz Kett. Lay a foundation for a new single-family residence, 65 Norcliff Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $375,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Burns Residence, Bridgeport. Reroof an existing single-family residence, 443 Broadbridge Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Sept. 24. Burr Roofing, Siding & Windows, contractor for Domenick Loschiavo. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence, 49 Benedict Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $33,000. Filed Sept. 20. Camillo, Sharon and Anthony Camillo, Ridgefield. Perform external additions at an existing single-family residence, 96 Stonecrest Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Sept. 18. Chapman-Rizzo Residence, Westport. Reroof an existing commercial building, 1 Highland Road, Westport. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Sept. 24. Chebulski Construction Inc., contractor for Alison Bush and Joshua Fagan. Lay a foundation for an elevator shaft, 35 Silent Grove North, Westport. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Sept. 12. City of Bridgeport. Perform external renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 13 Glenwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $62,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Bernstein, Richard, contractor for Bridget Toothaker. Lay a foundation for a new single-family residence, 38 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Claris Construction, contractor for Stillson Shopping Center L.L.C. Fitout an existing commercial building for Elements Massage, 2171 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Sept. 20.

Betor Roofing & Carpentry, contractor for Sasco Associates L.L.C. Install ﬂat roof over existing second layer at an existing single-family residence. 2375 Post Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,900. Filed Sept. 17.

Cotanch, Kaitlyn and Thomas Hayes, Ridgefield. Perform additions and alterations at an existing singlefamily residence, 104 Great Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Sept. 23.

BP Properties L.L.C., Bridgeport. Change-of-use certificate of occupancy, 1839 Central Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Sept. 23.

CoURT CaSES

Broadway Kitchens, Stamford, contractor for Pat and Tony Aurigemma. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 35 Quails Trail, Stamford. Estimated cost: $37,000. Filed Sept. 19. Buchanan Residence, Bridgeport. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 333 Vincelette St., Unit 63, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Sept. 16.

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NEWSMAKERS plus awards and events DEANE INC. ADDS NEW DESIGN TEAM Stamford- and New Canaan-based DEANE INC., creators of kitchen and room designs for 50-plus years, has recently expanded by taking on three new designers. INGRID BECKER, CHRISTOPHER ZAPPALA and JAYNE ZIEGLER (from left in photo) and are new to the family-owned business. “The market picked up and we want to be ready to service our clients,” said owner Peter Deane. Ingrid Becker brings 25 years of experience as a certified kitchen designer. She holds a degree in interior design as well as a certification in kitchen design. Specializing in creating residential kitchens and baths, her beautifully planned spaces pay close attention to useful existing features and focus on amending those that need to be changed. For over a decade, Christopher Zappala has been a passionate kitchen and bath designer, after a career as owner and manager in his family’s 90-year-old haberdashery business. His background is in consultative client relations. Jayne Ziegler, a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, began her professional career selling blue jeans for Sergio Valente. She moved to the construction field where she remodeled homes for resale. Ultimately, she chose to specialize in the kitchen industry.

FEINZIG TO WIGGIN AND DANA Law fi rm WIGGIN AND DANA — with offices in Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania and employing more than 140 attorneys — announced MARGERY FEINZIG has joined the fi rm as a partner in its New York and Stamford offices. Feinzig will be a member of the fi rm’s Litigation Department, including the White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group. Feinzig joins the fi rm after an 18-year career as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York where she held senior positions, including senior trial counsel and chief of the White Plains Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. “Margery is an extraordinary trial lawyer with vast experience in the courtroom trying a wide variety of important cases,” said Bob Benjamin, chairman of the fi rm’s executive committee. “Adding Margery to our stellar white-collar practice group will allow us to continue to grow that practice and provide the outstanding representation that our clients have come to expect with respect to government investigations.” Feinzig began her legal career as an associate in the New York office of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. She graduated, cum laude, from Tufts University and received her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School.

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FRADKOFF JOINS ANGEL

WOYKE SIGNS ON WITH BRODY

JON ANGEL, president of Southport-based ANGEL COMMERCIAL L.L.C. announced the appointment of Lester Fradkoff as senior vice president. Fradkoff brings more than 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry serving Fairfield and New Haven counties. Prior to joining Angel Commercial, he was a senior vice president at PRUDENTIAL COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE in Fairfield since 1999. “We are excited to have Lester join our team. He is a seasoned veteran in the business who is well respected in the marketplace,” said Angel. Angel Commercial, L.L.C. is a full-service real estate brokerage fi rm headquartered specializing in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of office, industrial, multifamily and retail properties on the local and national levels.

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Westport-based BRODY AND ASSOCIATES L.L.C. announced JOHN F. WOYKE recently joined the firm. Woyke brings over 40 years of experience in employee benefit law to Brody and Associates. His experience spans law, finance and mathematics. “This combined knowledge has made John uniquely positioned to advise clients in areas that involve financial projections within the boundaries of legal structures,” the firm said. Prior to joining Brody and Associates, Woyke was principal of TOWERS PERRIN, a management-consulting firm that specialized in Strategic Benefits Financing. There, he counseled Fortune 500 companies on employee benefit issues. A graduate of Yale University and Yale Law School, he is a member of the Connecticut and federal bars. He is familiar with all aspects of ERISA law and has authored numerous articles on employee benefits and has been quoted in publications such as Forbes, Business Week and The Wall Street Journal.

THE BUSINESS CYCLE UPSHIFTS

GOLF BENEFIT FUELED BY 9/11

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AUTUMN

FRANCO FELLAH, executive vice president at Westport-based HK GROUP, bore the latest good news of real estate vitality in the county, announcing leases for some 30,000 square feet of commercial property, including for JOYRIDE CYCLE STUDIO, pictured, which leased 4,207 square feet of retail space at Goodwives Shopping Center in Darien.

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosted another sold-out golf outing that honored the victims of 9/11. The day was dedicated to remembrance, but also to moving on. Pictured, from left, David Rabin, Webster Bank; Marcia O’Kane, executive director of the chamber; baseball great Tommy John; former New York Giant Jeﬀ Feagles; and Paul Mercado, Rand Insurance.

OCTOBER

CONDON & CO. UPS ADMINISTRATIVE KNOW-HOW Houston-based accounting firm CONDON & CO. P.C., with an office in Ridgefield, has hired GERALD “JERRY” CAVATAIO to work there and to expand its expertise in the area of fund administration. Cavataio has more than 27 years of accounting, operations and financial management. He has a broad range of talents and knowledge, having worked as the CFO of several start-ups and for larger, more complex multi-strategy funds. Rob Condon, managing shareholder, said, “We are very pleased that Jerry has joined our team and know that he will be a great addition to our talented staff in Connecticut. We opened our office serving the Metro

New York area in October of 2012 and have been growing its capabilities ever since. We intend to be the premier accounting and administration firm in the area focused on assisting entrepreneurs, middle-market businesses and funds achieve their goals.” Condon’s Business Advisory Services group works with entrepreneurs and established middle-market companies to define and execute growth initiatives by helping with strategic planning, accounting, transactional advisory and CFO outsourcing. The team has “significant experience in private fund management, executive business and financial leadership.”

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on the record Bridgeport Health Care Center Inc., Milford. Filed by the estate of Raquel Sepulveda, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Agustin Seviliano, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Sept. 19. Case no. 6038102. CT Realty 09, Bridgeport. Filed by WPCA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for its failure to pay for utility services in the amount of $892.99. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 6038333. Fairfield University, Fairfield. Filed by Christine Maksimow, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thomas M. Yuditski, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries sustained due to alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Sept. 23. Case no. 6038140. First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Filed by WPCA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for its failure to pay for utility services in the amount of $1,117.24. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 6038268.

Sound Pools and Spas L.L.C., Killingworth. Filed by Nucci Brothers Pool Supplies Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Eric M. Gross, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $10,383.22 for materials sold and delivered to the defendant. Filed Sept. 18. Case no. 6038043. T&E Realty L.L.C., Bridgeport. Filed by WPCA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for its failure to pay for utility services in the amount of $608.33. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 6038208. The Norwalk Transit District, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Gjon Sulaj, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert B. Mitchell, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit of discrimination against the defendant on the basis of age in violation of FEPA. Filed Sept. 19. Case no. 6038100. The South Kent School Corp., South Kent. Filed by Destefano & Chamberlain Inc., Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alan R. Spirer, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $4,390 for architectural services rendered to the defendant. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 6038277.

Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, Bridgeport. Filed by WPCA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for its failure to pay for utility services in the amount of $709.61. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 6038240.

Whitehall Donuts L.L.C., Mystic. Filed by Jacqueline Wheaton, Mystic. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph de Lucia, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Sept. 20. Case no. 6038119.

Kennedy Realty Development, Bridgeport. Filed by WPCA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant for its failure to pay for utility services in the amount of $932.21. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 6038251.

WM Properties II L.L.C., Bridgeport. Filed by WPCA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for its failure to pay for utility services in the amount of $1,267.38. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 6038214.

PRRC d.b.a. Price Rite of Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Filed by Gloria Cain, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Paul J. Ganim, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 6038159. Quest Diagnostics L.L.C.. Filed by Marjorie Aydin, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jeremy C. Virgil, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit of discrimination against the defendant for violation of the family and medical leave act. Filed Sept. 20. Case no. 6038115.

Danbury District Court Amica Mutual Insurance Co. Filed by Paul Weiskopf. Plaintiff’s attorney: Frank J. Ralo, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofinsurance contract suit against the defendant as the insurance contract was in full force and despite demand the defendant has neglected to compensate or indemnify the plaintiff for his fire loss pursuant to the term of the insurance policy. Filed Sept. 23. Case no. 6013632.

Stamford District Court 178 Milbank L.L.C., Greenwich. Filed by PB 178 Millbank L.L.C., Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark F. Katz, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit of property damages sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 6019905. Artistic Doors & Windows Inc., Avanel, N.J. Filed by Lake Avenue Group L.L.C., Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jeffrey Hellman, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-construction contract suit against the defendant, which has failed to honor its warranty and refused to replace the faulty windows. Filed Sept. 18. Case no. 6019835. Starbucks Corp., Seattle, Wash. Filed by Alexandra Salcido-Leask, New Canaan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jason P. Gladstone, New Canaan. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 6019894. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., Baja California Sur, Mexico. Filed by Tracy Deberandinis, Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Edwin Camacho, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Sept. 23. Case no. 6019891. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., Stamford. Filed by Dinie James, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark D. Phillips, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Sept. 20. Case no. 6019867. Whole Foods Market Group Inc., Westport. Filed by James Dimicelli, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Anastasios T. Savvaides, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Sept. 18. Case no. 6019832.

SUPERIOR COURT ABCD Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Carlos Reinoso Sr., Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this discrimination suit based on ethnicity against the defendant. Filed Sept. 20. Case no. 13cv01373.

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Bluehost Inc., Provo, Utah. Filed by Ziplink Inc., Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Andrew C. Ryan, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of patent infringement suit against the defendant who has willfully infringed on the plaintiff’s Patent no. 7,672,998 and no. 8,271,596. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 13cv01396. Cablevision Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y. Filed by Ziplink Inc., Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Andrew C. Ryan, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of patent infringement suit against the defendant who has willfully infringed on the plaintiff’s patent. The plaintiff is the owner of Patent no. 7,672,998 and Patent no. 8,271,596. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 13cv01399. Cox Communications Inc., Atlanta, Ga. Filed by Ziplink Inc., Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Andrew C. Ryan, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of patent infringement suit against the defendant who has willfully infringed on the plaintiff’s patent. The plaintiff is the owner of Patent no. 7,672,998 and Patent no. 8,271,596. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 13cv01393. GE Money Bank, Stamford. Filed by Annette Cruz, Ocala, Fla. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sergei Lemberg, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of the fair debt collections act and violation of the telephone consumers protection act suit as the defendant has attempted to collect a debt from the plaintiff by using harassment and abusive tactics. Filed Sept. 18. Case no. 13cv01370. General Cable Industries Inc., Willimatic. Filed by Tony Morizio, Willimatic. Plaintiff’s attorney: Emanuele Robert Cicchiello, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit of violation of the family medical leave act against the defendant as the defendant denied the plaintiff the right to recover from injuries sustained on the job. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 13cv01400. Google Inc., Mountain View, Calif. Filed by Ziplink Inc., Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Andrew C. Ryan, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of patent infringement suit against the defendant who has willfully infringed on the plaintiff’s patent. The plaintiff is the owner of Patent no. 7,672,998 and Patent no. 8,271,596. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 13cv01392.

Lycos Inc., Waltham, Mass. Filed by Ziplink Inc., Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Andrew C. Ryan, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of patent infringement suit against the defendant who has willfully infringed on the plaintiff’s patent. The plaintiff is the owner of Patent no. 7,672,998 and Patent no. 8,271,596. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 13cv01397. NetZero Inc., Woodland Hills, Ga. Filed by Ziplink Inc., Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Andrew C. Ryan, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of patent infringement suit against the defendant who has willfully infringed on the plaintiff’s patent. The plaintiff is the owner of Patent no. 7,672,998 and Patent no. 8,271,596. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 13cv01395. PerspecSys USA Inc., Glen Allen, Va. Filed by Protegrity Corp., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stephen P. McNamara, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of patent infringement suit against the defendant who has willfully infringed on the plaintiff’s patent. The plaintiff is the owner of Patent no. 8,402,281. Filed Sept. 23. Case no. 13cv01383. Phoenix Payment Systems Inc., Wimington, Dela. Filed by Protegrity Corp., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stephen P. McNamara, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of patent infringement suit against the defendant who has willfully infringed on the plaintiff’s patent. The plaintiff is the owner of Patent no. 8,402,281. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 13cv01386. Prime Factors Inc., Eugene, Ore. Filed by Protegrity Corp., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stephen P. McNamara, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation of patent infringement suit against the defendant who has willfully infringed on the plaintiff’s patent. The plaintiff is the owner of Patent no. 8,402,281. Filed Sept. 24. Case no. 13cv01384.

DEEDS

COMMERCIAL 18 Commerce Road L.L.C., Newtown. Seller: Technical Investments Inc., Newtown. Property: 18 Commerce Road, Newtown. Amount: $700,000. Filed Sept. 19.

QUIT CLAIM Beaumont Talcott, Rebecca, Redding. Seller: FCB REM L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 12 Howes Lane, Redding. Amount: $275,100. Filed Sept. 23.

Quaintance, Sharon C. and Thomas Quaintance, Smyrna, Ga. Seller: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 713 Silvermine Road, New Canaan. Amount: $900,000. Filed Sept. 18. Real Strategies L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 21 Central St., Stamford. Amount: $316,000. Filed Sept. 19.

RESIDENTIAL 17 Griffing Avenue L.L.C., Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 55 Lake Ave., Danbury. Amount: $105,000. Filed Sept. 23. 542 Haviland Road L.L.C., Stamford. Seller: Sunset Holdings L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 542 Haviland Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Sept. 17. 88 Orchard Holdings L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Elizabeth and Philip McIntyre, Cos Cob. Property: 88 Orchard St., Cos Cob. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 19. Algarin, Yhatrid and Mario J. Passaro, Mount Vernon, N.Y. Seller: Carol W. Watt, Stamford. Property: 94 Saddle Hill Road, Stamford. Amount: $550,000. Filed Sept. 18. Allen, Christopher, Stamford. Seller: Filomena M. and Joseph C. Giannico, Norwalk. Property: 80 Broad St., Norwalk. Amount: $305,000. Filed Sept. 17. Allen, Elizabeth K. and Jason W. Strano, Naugatuck. Seller: Margaret M. Malone, Newtown. Property: 35 Taunton Lake Drive, Newtown. Amount: $347,500. Filed Sept. 17. Ameljanczyk, Nicole, Stratford. Seller: Jessica Sianl Gabriel and Paul Gabriel, Stratford. Property: 150 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Amount: $195,000. Filed Sept. 20. American International Relocation Solutions L.L.C., Philadelphia, Pa. Seller: Ashley G. Pressler and Stephen H. Gray, Fairfield. Property: 300 Mill Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $755,000. Filed Sept. 20. Amico, Joanne Christena and Chad Michael Smith, Stamford. Seller: Orchard K&G Associates L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 32 Hobble St., Unit B, Stamford. Amount: $525,000. Filed Sept. 19.

on the record Anderson, Kristen M. and David J. Anderson, Greenwich. Seller: Karen K. and Richard H. Lytle, Greenwich. Property: 5 Old Round Hill Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $10.3 million. Filed Sept. 16. Bailie, Maureen and Thomas E. Kruger, Stamford. Seller: Palmer Hill Partners L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 67, Stamford. Amount: $2.04 million. Filed Sept. 17. Baraw, Charles E., Newtown. Seller: David A. Moser, Newtown. Property: 9 Georges Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $400,000. Filed Sept. 20. Barnet, Lauren E. and John C. Barnet, Westport. Seller: Marjorie A. and J. Douglas Watt, Westport. Property: 24 Eno Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Sept. 20. Bilotta, Mark D., Naugatuck. Seller: Julia Hana a.k.a. Julia Kostopoulos, Ovieda, Fla. Property: 15 Scudder Road, Newtown. Amount: $255,100. Filed Sept. 19. Blanding, Katherine L. and Alex T. Blanding, Stratford. Seller: Carole S. and Franklin B. Lang, Stamford. Property: 112 Westover Lane, Stamford. Amount: $895,000. Filed Sept. 17. Boggan, Suzanne P. and Francis J. Boggan, Lexington, Mass. Seller: Vivian Rosen, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Property: 19 Sail Harbor Drive, Sherman. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Sept. 19. Bolla, Lewis, Pleasantville, N.Y. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 16 Fair Lane, New Fairfield. Amount: $46,500. Filed Sept. 17. Braun, Ellen C. and George E. Braun Jr., Greenwich. Seller: Cardinal Towers L.L.C., Greenwich. Property: 15 Lafayette Court, Unit 6B and 6C, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Sept. 17. Britten, Elizabeth and William Britten, Hoboken, N.J. Seller: Virginia and Mark Foxton, Westport. Property: 28 Rices Lane, Westport. Amount: $884,000. Filed Sept. 18. Browning, Katherine and Benjamin Browning, Fairfield. Seller: American International Relocation Solutions L.L.C., Philladelphia. Property: 300 Mill Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $755,000. Filed Sept. 20. Catino, Dorinda and Vincenzo Catino, Stamford. Seller: John T. Bernier, Stamford. Property: 8 Aquila Road, Stamford. Amount: $342,500. Filed Sept. 17.

Charles, Nathasha A., Stratford. Seller: Weber Builders L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 312 Weber Ave., Stratford. Amount: $179,900. Filed Sept. 23. Chin, Sherida K. and Phillip I. Chin, Redding. Seller: 8 Chapman L.L.C., Redding. Property: 8 Chapman Place, Redding. Amount: $840,000. Filed Sept. 17. Chisholm, Marla D. and Duncan M. Chisholm, Corpus Christi, Texas. Seller: Judith I. Gersten, New Canaan. Property: 256 Hickok Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1.09 million. Filed Sept. 17. city of Danbury, Property: Barbara B. Jackson, Margaret R. Jackson and Thomas H. Jackson, Danbury. Property: 2 Starrs Plain Road, Danbury. Amount: $185,000. Filed Sept. 23. Coluccelli, Lucia, Stratford. Seller: Carmen Del Valle Curet and Elizer Curet, Bridgeport. Property: 94 Berkeley Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $54,000. Filed Sept. 23. Companik, Richard P. and Paul L. Philippe, Livingston, N.Y. Seller: Margaret R. and Patrick J. Morgan, New Canaan. Property: 760 Valley Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1.09 million. Filed Sept. 16. Conlon, Theresa M., Ridgefield. Seller: Martin E. Doran, New Canaan. Property: 59 Prospect St., Unit 1E, Ridgefield. Amount: $470,000. Filed Sept. 20. Corbett, Marita L. and Milton Corbett Jr., Newtown. Seller: Dawn L. and Jayson E. Karp, Newtown. Property: 127 Hanover Road, Newtown. Amount: $295,000. Filed Sept. 24. Costa, Maria De Lourdes G. and George P. Costa, Danbury. Seller: Tina L. Pires, Danbury. Property: 9 Ellsworth Ave., Danbury. Amount: $250,000. Filed Sept. 19. Cromwell, George, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 335 to 337 Wilton Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $75,000. Filed Sept. 19. Dagraca, Alicidia and Orlando Dagraca, Bridgeport. Seller: Mary Diane Fuchs and Deborah Voldness, Stratford. Property: 900 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Amount: $176,000. Filed Sept. 19. Demiccio, Dianne and Toby Demiccio, Boca Raton, Fla. Seller: Toll CT III L.P., Newtown. Property: 116 Warrington Round, Danbury. Amount: $616,019. Filed Sept. 16.

Desmond, Mary E., Greenwich. Seller: Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Property: 22 Cary Road, Riverside. Amount: $685,000. Filed Sept. 18. Diaz, Tomas, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Marlitz L.L.C., Bridgeport. Property: 634 Huntington Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $201,000. Filed Sept. 19. Dixon, Heather B., New Canaan. Seller: Adrienne S. and Paul J. Forrest, Essex. Property: 490 West Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Sept. 16. Dluzyn, Tamara L. and Steven J. Dluzyn, New Canaan. Seller: Joan W. and Jeffrey W. Priest, Lyme. Property: 392 Laurel Road, New Canaan. Amount: $997,000. Filed Sept. 17. Dos Santos, Rosane, Danbury. Seller: Idalina S. and Jose M. Ferreira, Danbury. Property: 51 Pleasant St., Danbury. Amount: $290,000. Filed Sept. 16. Duhe, Jacqueline and Ryan Duhe, Fairfield. Seller: Lisa A. Gfeller, Fairfield. Property: 20 Shalimar Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $427,500. Filed Sept. 19.

FORECLOSURES

Coughlin, Christopher and Philip W. Ness Jr.; and Stephen Pare De Got. Creditor: Eastern Savings Bank F.S.B., Hunt Valley, Md. Property: 1 Random Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 18. Datil, Evelyn Maria, et al. Creditor: Dogwood Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport, Unit 23 Dogwood Condominium, Bridgeport, Unpaid condominium charges. Filed Sept. 23. Downing, Christine and Jeffrey A. Downing, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Simi Valley, Calif. Property: 117 Bridge St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 18. Forde, Terrence. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 72 Carleton Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23. Gonzalez, Hiram B., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 235 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 19. Gonzalez, Lorena and Anibal Gonzalez Jr. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 61 Clinton Ave., Unit 2, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 18.

Appelson, Bruce H. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., San Antonio, Texas. Property: 8 Raquel Drive, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 16.

Hoerres, Margaret, et al. Creditor: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., Brandon, Fla. Property: 124 Black Rock Ave., Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

Bolling, George M.; Paul Frisch and Louis Panigutti. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Mendota Heights, Minn. Property: 157 to 159 William St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 19.

Martell, Jennifer A. and Thomas Jansky IV. Creditor: BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P., Plano, Texas. Property: 11 Clover Court, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 17.

Breaz, Violeta and Simion Braez, et al. Creditor: US Bank N.A., Fort Washington, Pa. Property: 845 to 847 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 19. Burnell, Donald (estate), et al. Creditor: Nationwide Capital Group Inc., San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Property: 1 Russett Road, Sandy Hook. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 17. Caceres, Santiago, et al. Creditor: US Bank N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 60 to 62 Wiklund Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 24. Cortes, Orlando. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 582 to 584 Ogden St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

Meredith, Leroy. Creditor: US Bank N.A., Richmond, Va. Property: 860 to 862 Central Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 19. Mounajed, Joyce and Ahmad Mounajed, et al. Creditor: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., Brandon, Fla. Property: 445 E. Main St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 24. Notar, Sarah H., et al. Creditor: US Bank N.A., Owensboro, Ky. Property: Unit 165, Bulding 21 Candlelight Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23. Parker, Craig W., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 10 Maple Avenue Extension, Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 24.

Pennington, Jill and Wilfredo Gutierrez, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 1480 Norman St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23. Regouis, Pascal. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 79 Roosevelt St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 19. Sciarappa, Jacquelyn and Sherri A. Sciarappa. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 1755 North Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 18. Simms, Kerida and Dave Simms, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 36 Overland Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 19. Taracena, Julio. Creditor: US Bank N.A., Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 1092 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 18. Tripodi, Susana. Creditor: Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 448 to 450 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 19.

FORECLOSURES BY SALE Financial Freedom Acquisition L.L.C., Austin, Texas. Appointed Committee: Davis W. Ganim, Fairfield. Property: 19 Greenlawn Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $270,000. Docket no. FBT 10cv6013250S. Filed Sept. 18. Kokenos, Dennis J., Trumbull. Seller: OneWest Bank, Pasadena, Calif. Property: 115 Nutmeg Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $92,000. Docket no. FBT 12cv6023529S. Filed Sept. 19.

JUDGMENTS Alexander, Adrienne and Sean Alexander, Stamford. $455.80, in favor of Stamford Oral & Maxillofacial, Stamford, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury. Property: 380 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Filed Sept. 20. Baker, Karen R., Bridgeport. $1,516.14, in favor of Lincoln Automotive Financial Services, Livonia, Mich., by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 1154 Chopsey Hill, Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 23.

Becker, William A., Bridgeport. $2,446.87, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 355 W. Morgan Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 18. Biagiarelli, Tracy a.k.a. Tracy Parisi, Redding. $393.27, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Old Hattertown Road, Redding. Filed Sept. 25. Boucher, Laura, Bethel. $1,540, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Bethel, by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 25 Governors Lane, Bethel. Filed Sept. 23. Bukhari, Parvaiz, Bethel. $512.05, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 40 Mansfield St., Bethel. Filed Sept. 20. Cherry, Maria, Danbury. $613.55, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 13 Pondridge Road, Danbury. Filed Sept. 18. Clancy, Kenneth, Danbury. $1,031.25, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 16 Judith Drive, Danbury. Filed Sept. 18. Clarke, Ormond C., Stratford. $1,880.41, in favor of Bridgeport Hospital, New Haven, by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 50 Mercer St., Stratford. Filed Sept. 23. Cole, Shane Anthony, Bridgeport. $15,192.15, in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Benjamin P. Mann, Enfield. Property: 265 Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 18. Conte, Luigi, Stamford. $848.40, in favor of Stamford Radiological Association, Stamford, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury. Property: 34 Camelot Court, Stamford. Filed Sept. 20. Dolzani, Karen A., Fairfield. $12,116.04, in favor of Bridgeport Hospital, New Haven, by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 75 Stone Ridge Way, Unit 2E, Fairfield. Filed Sept. 20. Fusion Sports & Entertainment L.L.C. d.b.a. Frozen Ropes and Jose Fernandez, Bethel. $3,530.16, in favor of Comcast Spotlight Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., by Bonnie D. Kumiega, Somers. Property: 18 Jacobs Lane, Bethel. Filed Sept. 20. Hagendorf, John Charles, Danbury. $3,322.61, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by V. Michael Simko Jr., Shelton. Property: 22A Benedict Ave., Danbury. Filed Sept. 16.

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on the record Hernandez, Carlos A., Danbury. $2,953.01, in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by William L. Marohn, New Haven. Property: 153 Triangle St., Danbury. Filed Sept. 16. Hernandez, Milagros M., Danbury. $3,879.88, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 31 Davis St., Danbury. Filed Sept. 16. Hoesten, Patricia and Raymond Hoesten, Newtown. $895.29, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 46 Underhill Road, Newtown. Filed Sept. 19. Holeyfield, John, Stamford. $1,459.89, in favor of Stamford Radiological Association, Stamford, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury. Property: 64 Betts Ave., Stamford. Filed Sept. 20. Hull, Susan, Bridgeport. $1,660.84, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 222 Elsworth St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 17. Iwanski, Louise, Stratford. $472.97, in favor of Scott J. Rocchio DC L.L.C., Derby, by Joseph Latino, Waterbury. Property: 215 Short Beach Road, Stratford. Filed Sept. 20. Jolon, Marisela, Stamford. $1,215.20, in favor of Stamford Radiological Association, Stamford, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury. Property: 45 George St., Stamford. Filed Sept. 20. Joseph, Rosemarie, Bridgeport. $843.05, in favor of Bridgeport Anesthesia Associates P.C., Stratford, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury. Property: 62 Randall Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 17. Kanniganti, Radesh, Bridgeport. $12,011.03, in favor of American Express Bank, F.S.B., Salt Lake City, Utah, by Benjamin P. Mann, Enfield. Property: 576 Merritt St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 18. Kern, Christa F. and Gustav A. Kern, Danbury. $865.44, in favor of Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc., Danbury, by Philip H. Monogan, Waterbury. Property: 6 Kendall Terrace East, Danbury. Filed Sept. 16. Krizan, Dawn and Kevin Krizan, Bethel. $1,256.80, in favor of Bethel Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Bethel, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 18 Appletree Road, Bethel. Filed Sept. 18.

La Primera Grocery & Deli L.L.C. and La Primera Grocery L.L.C., et al., Stratford. $16,014.29, in favor of Manchester Tobacco & Candy Co., Manchester, by John S. Rosania, Glastonbury. Property: 445 E. Main St., Stratford. Filed Sept. 18. Lanuk, John, Stamford. $2,150.95, in favor of Stamford Radiological Association, Stamford, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury. Property: 33 Heather Drive, Stamford. Filed Sept. 20. Laprade, Dale and Daniel A. Laprade, Stratford. $1,575, in favor of Bridgeport Hospital, New Haven, by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 201 Castle Drive, Stratford. Filed Sept. 23. Lewis, David C., Newtown. $1,678.73, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 34 Saw Mill Road, Newtown. Filed Sept. 19. Longo, Joseph, Riverside. $4,949.35, in favor of Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., Newington, by David H. Blackwell, Manchester. Property: 43 Long Meadow Road, Riverside. Filed Sept. 20. Manzi, Mark J., Danbury. $1,327.81, in favor of Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc., Danbury, by Philip H. Monogan, Waterbury. Property: 262 Great Plain Road, Danbury. Filed Sept. 16. Mockovak, Audrey, Newtown. $620.05, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 3 Nelson Lane, Newtown. Filed Sept. 26. Morey, Sandra, Danbury. $903.36, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 25 Taagan Point Road, Danbury. Filed Sept. 18. Nichol-Buddoo, Georgette and Barbara A. Stiffe, Bridgeport. $10,912.86, in favor of Credit Acceptance Corp., South Field, Mich., by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 1362 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 23. Ozimkoski, Lisa A., Bethel. $1,530.29, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank N.A., West Des Moines, Iowa, by Sara M. Gould, Stamford. Property: 12 Benedict Road, Bethel. Filed Sept. 23. Ramos, Maria J. and Nuno Ramos, Danbury. $2,991.82, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by V. Michael Simko Jr., Shelton. Property: 24 Ball Pond Road, Danbury. Filed Sept. 17.

Rivera, Nidia and Maximilian Rivera, Stamford. $490.40, in favor of Stamford Radiological Association, Stamford, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury. Property: 9 Frederick St., Stamford. Filed Sept. 20. Robinson, Nichole, Bridgeport. $1,487.78, in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 50 Luther St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 18. Ross, Ronald, Bridgeport. $1,794.12, in favor of Greater Norwalk Area Credit Union, Bardonia, N.Y., by Philip H. Monogan, Waterbury. Property: 30 Summit St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 18. Seligson, Stanley M., Green Farms. $62,000, in favor of Mark A. Hightower CPA, Niantic, by Gregory P. Carnese, Old Lyme. Property: 92 Beachside Ave., Westport. Filed Sept. 23. Taylor, Lee Sr., Stratford. $794.60, in favor of John C. Britz DDS P.C., Stratford, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury. Property: 1178 Elm St., Stratford. Filed Sept. 20. Tremblay, Paul-Alain, Bridgeport. $27,000, in favor of United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 117 Englewood Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 23. Wermuth, Tracey, Stratford. $2,071.87, in favor of Advanced Radiology Consultants L.L.C., Trumbull, by Richard Terry, Hamden. Property: 100 Sulik Terrace, Stratford. Filed Sept. 24.

LEASES Seven Market Street L.L.C., Stamford, by Carl R. Kuehner. Landlord: One Yale & Towne L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 110 Towne St., Parking Spaces, Stamford. Term: 26 years, commencing Nov. 1, 2012. Filed Sept. 20.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Anka, Bela V. and J.V. Jensen Anka, 245 Lordship Road, Stratford. $19,145.13, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24. Baldasare, Suzanne E., 128 Stonybrook Road, Fairfield. $61,928.90, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17.

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Byrd, Nathan, P.O. Box 5123, Greenwich. $33,893.94, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Catalano, Bonni and Mark Catalano, 121 Towne St., Apt. 217, Stamford. $54,729.43, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Chu, Wynatte, 12 Pond Road, Westport. $15,637.04, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 19. Country Air Heating & Cooling, 26 Paugussett Road, Sandy Hook. $7,548.18, payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 16. Degroat, Lori and Clint Degroat, 365 Short Hill Lane, Fairfield. $28,328.84, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Derencourt, Lelsy J., 1267 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford. $61,844.40, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 19. Dishong, Lisa A., 205 Sun Dance Road, Stamford. $34,506.52, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Fahey Whelan, Nora Fund, 55 Catoonah St., Ridgefield. $28,149, U.S. income tax return for estate and trusts. Filed Sept. 23. Falis, Brian, 17 Locust Ave., Apt. 1, Danbury. $182,692.36, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Frank, Leona, 48 Woodside Ave., Westport. $26,600.59, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Graetz, Susan and Kevin Graetz, 159 Weed St., New Canaan. $52,750.62, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 20. Green star Energy Solutions L.L.C., 20 Old Grays Bridge Road, Brookfield. $93,618.84, payroll taxes and quarterly tax returns. Filed Sept. 17. Guaman, Luis K., 52 State St., Apt. 3, Danbury. $27,783.12, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 16. Haig, Peter C., 4 Maple Ave., Apt. 1, Bethel. $45,006.08, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 18. Halvorsen, Helge, 37 Long Lots Road, New Canaan. $635,487.98, 6672 trust fund recovery penalty and/ or excise taxes imposed. Filed Sept. 20. Holly, Pamela and Neil Corcoran, 321 Fogwood Road, Fairfield. $32,575.04, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17.

Kelly, Kristina E. and Brian E. Kelly, 633 Danbury Road, Apt. 24, Ridgefield. $31,989.13, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Kelly, Mary, 541A Narraganset Lane, Stratford. $19,735.32, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Lind, France G. and Ronald A. Lind, 37 Beeholm Road, Redding. $45,617.75, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Mangiardi, John, 54 Doubling Road, Greenwich. $95,295.13, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Marcus, Jonathan C., 33 Fairview Ave., Ridgefield. $11,186.31, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Masters, Julia and Paul Masters, 100 S. Salem Road, Ridgefield. $564,861.69, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. McClellan, Robert G. Jr., P.O. Box 1685, Greenwich. $98,592.21, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Meehan Seewald, Mich and Jay M. Seewald, 67 High Ridge Road, Redding. $39,143.27, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Mehring, Edmund, 21 Deer Park Drive, Greenwich. $12,803.90, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Morris, John A., 1 E. Beach Road, Rowayton. $116,718.81, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 20. Pagello, Laura, 11 Grey Rock Road, Greenwich. $16,488.02, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Petals Decorative Accents L.L.C., 90 Grove St., Ridgefield. $67,325.70, CIVP. Filed Sept. 23. Pitner, Seweryn, 34 Longview Ave., Stamford. $493,408.91, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Quinn, Linda and Timothy C. Quinn Jr., 105B Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. $17,884.98, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Richardson, Mark T., 78 Hill Road, Redding. $31,978.78, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Simon, Walter J., 145 S. Salem Road, Ridgefield. $102,434.11, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Tapia Mogrovejo, Juan Pable, 20 Bergh St., Danbury. $18,437.54, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 16.

Thompson, Janese N., 19 Benson Drive, Danbury. $2,749.66, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 16. Tuceri, Renee N., 33 Morningside Drive North, Westport. $84,861.94, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 19. Uzar, Mary, 49 Maple St., Seymour. $16,604.01, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Weil, David, 20 Church St., Greenwich. $304,025.96, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Wong, Elizabeth and Paterson Wong, 1000 Knapps Highway, Apt. 30, Fairfield. $6,782.58, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL Lawler, Ana C. only, P.O. Box 11222, Greenwich. $11,149.23, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Coffin, William Todd, 11 River Road, Unit 112, Cos Cob. $160,654.88, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Coffin, William Todd, 11 River Road, Unit 112, Cos Cob. $126,579.08, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Doral Farm Homeowners Association, 25 Crescent St., Stamford. $43,542.98, 941payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 17. Edwin Construction, 7 Warren St., Stamford. $82,102.37, payroll taxes and annual return of withheld federal income tax. Filed Sept. 17. Flint, Deborah A., 55 Sugar St., Unit 35, Newtown. $5,400.18, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Fusco, Michael S., 55 Fieldstone Terrace, Stamford. $59,903.99, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Hubbard, Stuart C., 55 Currituck Road, Newtown. $2,823.71, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. John E. Muhlfeld Inc. and Newfield Builders, 11 Equestrian Ridge, Newtown. $4,311.53, payroll taxes, quarterly tax returns and corporation income tax return. Filed Sept. 23.

on the record McGowan, Matthew, 257 Eastlawn St., Fairfield. $25,969.34, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED

Myers, Trisha and Stephen Myers, 598 Nichols Ave., Stratford. $14,197.57, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Ershova, Victoria and Michael Triplett, Greenwich. Filed by TLX Contracting L.L.C., Shelton, by Susan Texeira. Property: 15 Sidney Lanier Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $31,119.38. Filed Sept. 19.

O’Connor, E. Varvaro and Kevin O’Connor, 41 Christian Lane, Brookfield. $53,059.10, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17. Prybylski, Yvette D. and Gregory B. Prybylski, 66 Cross Highway, Westport. $28,537.52, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Tauck, Nancy S., 15 Gilbert Highway, Fairfield. $253,882.72, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSWITHDRAWAL AFTER RELEASE Goldstone, Theresa A. and David M. Goldstone, 128 Fairview Ave., Stamford. $138,870.72, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED Berkey, Duane, Westport. Filed by Country Lumber Inc., Cheshire, by John E. Polick. Property: 6 Parsell Lane, Westport. Amount: $57,762.47. Filed Sept. 17. Jade Home L.L.C., Greenwich. Filed by The Ring’s End Inc., Darien, by Kelvin Tyler. Property: 25 Stillman Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $6,347.90. Filed Sept. 16. Redding Country Club Inc., Redding. Filed by Tilcon Connecticut Inc., New Britain, by Claudette Soboleski. Property: Map 1077, Redding. Amount: $16,202.61. Filed Sept. 17. Sandolo, Joseph, Stamford. Filed by Joanna Horodyska d.b.a. JR Carpentry Service, Stamford, by Joanna Horodyska. Property: 20 Donata Lane, Stamford. Amount: $5,250. Filed Sept. 17. Thomasville Retail Inc., Brookfield. Filed by Horizon Retail Construction, Fairfield, by Patrick Christensen. Property: 270 Federal Road, Brookfield. Amount: $35,104.16. Filed Sept. 16.

RG 49 Federal L.L.C., et al., Brookfield. Filed by M.A.R.S. Electric L.L.C., Danbury, by Michael Sekelsky. Property: 49 Federal Road, Brookfield. Amount: $94,486. Filed Sept. 16.

LIS PENDENS Altman, Latonya and Derwood Altman, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Amanda Tiernan, West Warwick, R.I, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 148 Wilcox St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $248,000, dated October 2006. Filed Sept. 19. Alvarez, Olga M. and Jorge A. Alvarez, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Gerald A. Gordon, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 52 Woodside Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $244,000, dated July 2006. Filed Sept. 19. Arevalo, Claudia, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Peter Vetre, Hartford, for U.S Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1867 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $275,000, dated August 2006. Filed Sept. 23. Aurelien, Vida and Paul Aurelien, Danbury. Filed by Paul J. Garlasco, New Milford, for Driftway Hills Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 8 Driftway Road, Unit E1, Danbury. Action: to claim a foreclosure. Filed Sept. 19. Barry, Max J., Danbury. Filed by James W. Donohue, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 11 Scuppo Road, Unit 107, Danbury. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $179,920, dated March 2004. Filed Sept. 19. Black, Eugena and estate of Norval Black, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Joshua Pedreira, Hartford, for HSBC Bank USA N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 710 to 714 Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $198,000, dated March 2007. Filed Sept. 18.

Blackwell, Bette A. and Paul L. Blackwell, Bridgeport. Filed by James W. Donohue, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 583 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage, dated May 2011. Filed Sept. 23. Blake, Nicole, Stratford. Filed by Kristen Boyle, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 15 Johnson Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $235,042, dated September 2009. Filed Sept. 17. Bouchotte, Joane and Emmanuel Bouchotte, et al., Stratford. Filed by Kenneth J. Pollock, Hartford, for Pennymac Mortgage Investment Trust Holdings L.L.C., Moorpark, Calif. Property: 181 Wood Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $312,500, dated June 2007. Filed Sept. 19. Bray, Ronald M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Joshua Pedreira, Hartford, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 407 Pond St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $119,350, dated September 2005. Filed Sept. 23. Bryson, Tara A. and James L. Kuretich, et al., Danbury. Filed by Vincent M. Marino, Orange, for Woodland Hills Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 9 Pondside Way, Unit 8, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on unpaid common charges and assessments. Filed Sept. 19. Buckenmaier, Bruce, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Mario R. Arena, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 121 to 123 Denver Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $123,500, dated January 2004. Filed Sept. 17. Burkhardt, William A., et al., Stamford. Filed by James W. Donohue, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 197 Russett Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $100,000, dated July 2002. Filed Sept. 18. Busch, Maurica R., Bethel. Filed by James W. Donohue, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 12 Benson Road, Bethel. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $197,000, dated January 2004. Filed Sept. 17.

Cardinelli-Killian, Marisa and Edward R. Killian, et al., Stratford. Filed by Valerie A. Finney, Farmington, for LPP Mortgage Limited, Plano, Texas. Property: 140 Abram St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $217,550, dated November 2002. Filed Sept. 23.

Costello, Francis R., et al., Westport. Filed by Jeffrey M. Knickerbocker, Hartford, for U.S Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 16 N. Ridge Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $755,000, dated July 2005. Filed Sept. 23.

Carey, Betty A., et al., Stratford. Filed by James W. Donohue, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 615 Cherokee Lane, Unit B, Stratford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $127,500, dated August 2002. Filed Sept. 17.

Crossman, Christina M. and George W. Crossman III, Greenwich. Filed by Kristen Boyle, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 27 Juniper Lane, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $285,500, dated October 2004. Filed Sept. 20.

Castro, Jenny and Heriberto Bellido, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Mario R. Arena, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 41 Quarry St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $263,273, dated April 2008. Filed Sept. 18.

Curtin, Kerri and Kevin P. Curtin, Stamford. Filed by Amanda Tiernan, West Warwick, R.I, for OneWest Bank F.S.B., Pasadena, Calif. Property: 124 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $225,000, dated August 2003. Filed Sept. 19.

Ceballos, Elizabeth and Orlando Ceballos, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Kristen Haseney, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 260 Madison Terrace, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $182,041, dated December 2009. Filed Sept. 17.

Daconceicao, Marcos, et al., Danbury. Filed by Christopher K. Leonard, Danbury, for Still River Glen Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 8 Edgewater Glen, Unit 11, Danbury. Action: to foreclose a statutory lien on this unit. Filed Sept. 16.

Cervero, Maria E. a.k.a. Maria E. Mora, Stratford. Filed by Kristen Boyle, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 160 Bunnyview Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $335,000, dated April 2007. Filed Sept. 19. Cordeiro, Christopher, Danbury. Filed by James W. Donohue, Farmington, for Hudson City Savings Bank F.S.B., Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 15 Bergh St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $162,393, dated March 2010. Filed Sept. 19. Cordery, Jennifer M., et al., Danbury. Filed by Joshua Pedreira, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 41 to 43 Starr Ave., Unit 7, Danbury. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $166,920, dated July 2009. Filed Sept. 17. Correa, Yovana A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Valerie A. Finney, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 58 to 60 Sherwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage, dated June 2006. Filed Sept. 23.

Daniele, Frank R., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Steven G. Berg, Norwalk, for Village Square at Stratford Condominium Association Inc., Stratford. Property: Stratford. Action: to foreclose on unpaid common charges and assessments. Filed Sept. 24. De Souza Machado, Ronaldo, et al., Danbury. Filed by Christopher K. Leonard, Danbury, for Kelly Court Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 8 Peace St., Unit A, Danbury. Action: to foreclose a statutory lien on this unit. Filed Sept. 19. Demoura, Marco, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Robert A. Pacelli Jr., Bridgeport, for Madison Heights Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Unit 19B Madison Heights Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on an association lien. Filed Sept. 23. Deprimo, Paolina, Bridgeport. Filed by Steven G. Berg, Norwalk, for Embassy Towers Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 2625 Park Ave., Unit 9M, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on unpaid common charges and assessments. Filed Sept. 19.

Didomenico, Teresa, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Robert A. Pacelli Jr., Bridgeport, for Cartright Towers Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 80 Cartright St., Unit 2K, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on an association lien. Filed Sept. 17. Dohan, Zachary, et al., Danbury. Filed by Kristen Boyle, Hartford, for Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 7 Parkway Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $240,000, dated July 2006. Filed Sept. 19. Dougherty, Mary and Sean Dougherty, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Joshua Pedreira, Hartford, for HSBC Bank USA N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 89 Silverspring Lane, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.1 million, dated June 2007. Filed Sept. 17. Edwards, Jennifer D. (estate), et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Jo-Ann Sensale, Farmington, for Hudson City Savings Bank F.S.B., Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 280 Beardsley St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $228,937, dated October 2009. Filed Sept. 19. Erglis, Misoon, et al., Stamford. Filed by Kristen Haseney, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 57 Malvern Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $109,000, dated September 1993. Filed Sept. 16. Fernandez, Oscar, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Steven G. Berg, Norwalk, for Chateau Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 1480 Capitol Ave., Unit H806, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on unpaid common charges and assessments. Filed Sept. 19. Figueiredo, Lucia C., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Joshua Pedreira, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 40 Village Lane, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $247,200, dated December 2006. Filed Sept. 23. Gaeta, Corrine J., et al., Stamford. Filed by Christopher R. Thompson, Farmington, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 23 Revere Drive, Unit 1, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $180,000, dated November 2004. Filed Sept. 20.

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on the record Gagliardi, Roseanne and Peter Gagliardi, New Fairfield. Filed by Kathryn Sylvester, Stamford, for Flagstar Bank, Jackson, Mich. Property: 6 Old Farm Road, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $218,160, dated May 2011. Filed Sept. 17.

Jackson, Carole and Christopher C. Jackson, Redding. Filed by Loren M. Bisberg, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 76 John Read Road, Redding. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $166,500, dated November 2010. Filed Sept. 18.

Lopez Espinal, Luz D. and Federico Espinal, et al., Stamford. Filed by Jeffrey M. Knickerbocker, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 31 Peak St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $544,000, dated July 2005. Filed Sept. 19.

Galloza, Jose L. and George Morales, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Mario R. Arena, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 351 Park St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $160,000, dated January 2006. Filed Sept. 18.

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Jacksonville, Fla. Filed by Matthew B. Woods, Norwalk, for Bridgeport WPCA, Bridgeport. Property: 181 Grove St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on unpaid sewer liens. Filed Sept. 17.

Marmah Inc., Old Greenwich. Filed by William J. Kapinse Jr., Bridgeport, for Silvio Benedetto Associates Inc., Greenwich. Property: 26 Acadia Road, Old Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a brokers lien. Filed Sept. 17.

Jusifi, Nevzat, Danbury. Filed by Valerie A. Finney, Farmington, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 44 Newtown Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $270,655, dated September 2008. Filed Sept. 23.

Marroquin, Maria N. and estate of Ricardo Marroquin, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Joshua Pedreira, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 526 to 528 Brewster St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $285,600, dated December 2005. Filed Sept. 23.

Ganzhi Avila, Libia C. and Hugo R. Avila, Danbury. Filed by Gerald A. Gordon, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 2 Dartmouth Lane, Danbury. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $295,380, dated July 2009. Filed Sept. 16. Glick, Daisy, et al., Danbury. Filed by Gregg A. Brauneisen, Danbury, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 15 Scuppo Road, Unit 602, Danbury. Action: to foreclose a statutory lien on this unit. Filed Sept. 16. Goldman, Joshua A., et al., Westport. Filed by Kyle T. Auty, Milford, for Astoria Federal Savings & Loan Association, Mineola, N.Y. Property: 4 Marine Ave., Westport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $505,000, dated August 2003. Filed Sept. 18.

Kallivrousis, Elizangela M. and Danny R. Kallivrousis, et al., Brookfield. Filed by Kristen Boyle, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 3 Homestead Lane, Unit 91, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $166,500, dated April 2007. Filed Sept. 17. Koegler, Sally, Newtown. Filed by Gerald A. Gordon, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 53 Hilldale Drive, Newtown. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $109,160, dated June 2011. Filed Sept. 17.

Haupt, Donna E., et al., Westport. Filed by Valerie A. Finney, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 64 Long Lots Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.02 million, dated May 2007. Filed Sept. 23.

Kraus, Kathy M. and Howard G. Kraus, et al., Stamford. Filed by Valerie A. Finney, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 82 Akbar Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $480,000, dated November 2006. Filed Sept. 19.

Hoffman, Matthew, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Lucas B. Rocklin, New Haven, for Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 52 Rowley St., Apt. 1, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $64,000, dated March 2007. Filed Sept. 23.

Layne, Desena A. (estate), et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Adrienne Roach, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 171 Calhoun Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $390,000, dated September 2007. Filed Sept. 18.

Horton, Tonya M. et al., Stamford. Filed by Joshua Pedreira, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 127 Greyrock Place, Unit 613, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $240,000, dated November 2005. Filed Sept. 16.

Lindsay, Lisa and Paul Camoia, Ridgefield. Filed by Gerald A. Gordon, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 56 Springview Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $394,227, dated June 2009. Filed Sept. 20.

McInery, Lucindia F. and Stephen S. McInery, et al., Sandy Hook. Filed by Joshua Pedreira, Hartford, for Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 1 Pole Bridge Road, Sandy Hook. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $348,000, dated November 2005. Filed Sept. 17. McLeod, Kenisha, Stamford. Filed by Joshua Pedreira, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $446,486, dated September 2010. Filed Sept. 18.

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coMMERcIAL 18 Commerce Road L.L.C., Newtown, by David Bonadio. Lender: TD Bank N.A., Cherry Hill, N.J. Property: 18 Commerce Road, Newtown. Amount: $560,000. Filed Sept. 19. Ivy Putnam Property L.L.C., Greenwich, by Kroll, McNamara, Evans & Delehanty L.L.P., West Hartford. Lender: Aetna Life Insurance Co., Hartford. Property: 41 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $8.8 million. Filed Sept. 19. One Yale & Towne L.L.C., Stamford, by Winston & Strawn L.L.P., New York City. Lender: Capital One N.A., Melville, N.Y. Property: 110 Towne St., Stamford. Amount: $17.4 million. Filed Sept. 20.

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RC Kaeser & Co., Weston, by Robert C. Kaeser. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 124 Edward St., Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Sept. 19. Stamford Project L.L.C., Stamford, by Brian C. Courtney, Hartford. Lender: Webster Bank N.A., Hartford. Property: Map 12332, Stamford. Amount: $30 million. Filed Sept. 19.

ConSTRUCTion City Realty L.L.C., Stamford, by Wofsey, Rosen Kwesin & Kuriansky L.L.P., Stamford. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: Map 14506, Stamford. Amount: $6 million. Filed Sept. 18.

nEW BUSinESSES 5E Films, 1973 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield 06824, c/o Lori Petchers. Filed Sept. 23. A & R Bakery, 508 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 06906, c/o Adrian Ademi. Filed Sept. 10. A and C Construction and Landscape, P.O. Box 5242, Greenwich 06831, c/o Efrain Villa. Filed Sept. 18. Apolojiste Messenger of Christ, 62 Culloden Road, Apt. 2, Stamford 06902, c/o Marco Nicolas. Filed Sept. 3. Band Dakota, 7 Old Lantern Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Nicolette, Erica and Joelle Calderon. Filed Sept. 18. Bramblekids Limited, 241 White Oak Shade Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o William W. Burnham. Filed Sept. 22.

Clapboard Hill Advisors L.L.C., 450 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Pacilio Wealth Management. Filed Sept. 18. Cleaning Coverall Concepts, 169 Connecticut Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Etzer Alcide. Filed Sept. 12.

Gonzalez Carpentry, 39 Greenwood Hill St., Stamford 06902, c/o Hector A. Gonzalez Chavarria. Filed Sept. 19. Good Timez Café, 262 Main St., Danbury 06810, c/o Yenelfi Flores and Daniel Carvalho. Filed Sept. 16.

Clothing Warehouse, 260 W. Broad St., Stamford 06902, c/o Emma L. Caga-Alquisola. Filed Sept. 5.

Green Mechanical Heating and Cooling, 37 Highview Ave., Stamford 06907, c/o Upul B. Weerakoon. Filed Sept. 9.

Curios Ink, 2 Mountainview Terrace, Unit 6112, Danbury 06810, c/o Laini Leto. Filed Sept. 18.

Henika’s Home Care, 77 New Norwalk Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o Hennika Burger. Filed Sept. 6.

Daisy O’Malley (administrative services), 215 Crystal Lake Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Julie A. Daniels. Filed Sept. 6.

Ibrow Studio, 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford 06902, c/o Rama PantDhakal. Filed Sept. 4.

Elliott B. Addison, 45 Standish Road, Unit 4, Stamford 06902, c/o Addison Cheng. Filed Sept. 9. Esperanza Center for Law and Advocacy, 647 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Danielle Robinson Briand. Filed Sept. 19. Fine Art of Connecticut, 50 John St., Stamford 06902, c/o Saida Markovic. Filed Sept. 3. Finish Line Computer Services, 7 Squire Court, Brookfield 06804, c/o Justin F. Gozzi. Filed Sept. 20. First Choice Moving Co., 850 State St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Luis A. Martinez. Filed Sept. 19. GHS XC (running club), 24 Hendrie Drive Extension, Greenwich 06870, c/o Sheila M. Goggin. Filed Sept. 19. Golf Quest Family Sports Center, 1 Sand Cut Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Thomas Brown. Filed Sept. 20.

J&K Stamford Inc., 49 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Guo Dong Zheng. Filed Sept. 3. Jennings Field Condominium, 135 to 137 Jennings Road, Fairfield 06825, c/o Caroline Cardoza and Jose Rodriguez. Filed Sept. 16.

nEW liQUoR liCEnSES Bertucci’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, 833 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Bryan K. Schwanke. Filed Sept. 19. Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460, 100 Veterans Blvd., Stratford 06615, c/o William E. Kennedy. Filed Sept. 23. Rumors, 835 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford 06614, c/o Cheryl L. Skirmont. Filed Sept. 17. Silver Spring Country Club, 439 Silver Spring Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Robert A. Sommer. Filed Sept. 19.

Brasas Grill and Mexican Buffet, 697 Madison Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Maricela Azcatl. Filed Sept. 23. Bully Breed Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 953, New Canaan 06840, c/o Heidi Lueders. Filed Sept. 6. Buzz’s Mobil, 2394 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Jacob Awan. Filed Sept. 19. Center for Immigrant Development, 159 Main St., Stamford 06901, c/o Fanel Merille. Filed Sept. 5. Chef Shirley Seasonings, 361 Alpine St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Freda Smith. Filed Sept. 6.

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ropelled by a jump in Connecticut’s “growth prospects,” the state jumped six places higher on this year’s Forbes Best States for Business list, moving up to #33. Each year, Forbes sizes up the 50 states on six economic categories. We improved in three of the categories— labor supply, growth prospects, and quality of life—and fell in two: regulatory environment and economic climate.

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Our near-bottom ranking on business costs (47th) stayed the same as last year’s, which is unfortunate because, says Forbes, “Business costs, which include labor, energy and taxes, are weighted the most heavily.” What’s behind the “growth prospects” ranking? Forbes explains: The growth prospects category measures job, income and gross state product growth forecasts over the next five years from Moody’s Analytics. Other factors include business opening and closing statistics in each state from the Small Business Administration. We also measured venture capital investments per the MoneyTree report from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association. Our jump (from 31st to 26th) in Growth Prospects moves Connecticut to middle of the pack, which is pretty encouraging considering the long road to recovery we’re on. Still, the drop in regulatory environment and economic climate rankings, along with the lack of progress on business costs, seems to augur a tougher, not easier, road ahead.

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Virginia came in at the overall #1, Massachusetts (13) the highest of the New England states, and New York placed 21st. New Jersey is just ahead of us at #32 due to its much better ranking (16) on growth prospects. “Pockets of the U.S. are primed for growth thanks to pro-business regulatory environments, educated workforces and reasonable business costs,” said Forbes. “Virginia is the only state to rank in the top five in four areas—only missing on costs and growth prospects.” We’ve got a long way to go—lawmakers please take note on the disappointing rankings for business costs, regulatory climate and economic climate—but the upward motion is a good sign.  Read more at gov.cbia.com

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he U.S. Department of Labor announced two final rules to improve hiring and employment of veterans and for people with disabilities. One rule updates requirements under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; the other updates those under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For more than 40 years these laws have required federal contractors and subcontractors to affirmatively recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified veterans and people with disabilities respectively. “In a competitive job market, employers need access

to the best possible employees,” says Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. “These rules make it easier for employers to tap into a large, diverse pool of qualified candidates.” The VEVRAA rule provides contractors with a quantifiable metric to measure their success in recruiting and employing veterans by requiring contractors to annually adopt a benchmark either based on the national percentage of veterans in the workforce (currently 8%), or their own benchmark based on the best available data. The rule strengthens accountability and recordkeeping requirements, enabling contractors to assess the effectiveness of their recruitment efforts. It also

clarifies job listing and subcontract requirements to facilitate compliance. The Section 503 rule introduces a hiring goal for federal contractors and subcontractors that 7% of each job group in their workforce be qualified individuals with disabilities. The rule also details specific actions contractors must take in the areas of recruitment, training, record keeping and policy dissemination—similar to those that have long been required to promote workplace equality for women and minorities.  Learn more at cbia.com/hr

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