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BUSINESS JOURNAL October 12, 2015 | VOL. 51, No. 41

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Initiative looks to boost small-supplier participation BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

C GOING PLACES? PAGE 6 From left, Garry Feldman, president, U.S. Computer Connection and Stamford Chamber of Commerce chairman; Education Award winner Sharon White of UConn Stamford; and Gov. Dannel Malloy at a recent event in which the governor pledged to make transportation a priority in his second term. Photo by Bill Fallon

onnecticut is now part of a national IBM initiative that has already produced $6 billion in contracts for small businesses eager to supply major corporations. Noting IBM alone had a $40 billion supply chain, Stanley Litow, president of IBM International Foundation and vice president for corporate citizenship and corporate affairs, said, “This is one-stop shopping for small businesses. You sign up. You get recognized as a supplier.” Called the Connecticut Supplier Connection, the cloud-

hosted program is free for corporations and small businesses. Litow called it “a simple idea, but it’s a little complicated to implement.” So far, according to an IBM-sponsored study, those small businesses that have landed contracts through the program have witnessed 250 percent revenue growth and doubled their employees within two years. Litow said the deals had boosted the smaller businesses’ revenues by a total $6 billion since the program’s 2011 launch. “Is this a good idea?” Litow said. “You bet it’s a good idea.” The initiative was rolled out Oct. 7 in Stamford where Business Council of Fairfield County » SUPPLIER, page 5

Eldercare changes with the ages BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com IT IS NO SECRET PEOPLE are living longer than previous generations thanks to advances in medicine and health care, but with this evolution has come a ripple effect of changes to the way seniors age and are cared for throughout the increasingly longer aging process. “The golden years are becoming the golden decade,” Kristin Sinatra, director of marketing for the non-profit Waveny LifeCare Network of New Canaan, said. Sinatra has been with Waveny for more than a decade and, along with CEO Bill Piper, has watched as new generations of seniors living longer and more active lives in their retirement are changing the landscape of in-home and facility-based care. “We have an independent living building,

the average age is 88, but in all of our services that number continues to get older and older — across the whole industry, not just Waveny,” Piper said. According to the U.S. Social Security administration, in 1940, the life expectancy of a 65-year-old was 14 additional years; in 2014 it was about 20. By 2033, the number of older Americans will increase from more than 46.6 million today to over 77 million. Piper and Sinatra said the current crop of seniors Waveny serves, which includes more than 500 patients daily across a variety of facilities and services, is undeniably part of an overall shift toward an increase in the popularity of at-home care in the assisted living industry. As health care providers, Waveny has responded with a continuum of care options » ELDER, page 17

William C. Piper, CEO of Waveny LifeCare Network in New Canaan.

Fitch: Cost of Connecticut commute continues to rise BY HUGH BAILEY Hearst Media Connectcut

he commute in southwestern Connecticut is a costly one. Data from Fitch Ratings shows that drivers in the Bridgeport-Stamford metropolitan area spend a greater amount of time in their cars and use more gas, which leads to more money wasted than other regions of similar size. Mass transit helps, but not enough to change the equation. Commuters here spend an average of 49 extra hours in traffic in this region annually, compared with 37 hours in similar-sized areas, according to Fitch. “The Bridgeport area is way above the median,” said Jamie Goh, an analyst with Fitch’s Global Infrastructure Group. “The cost per commuter is $1,174 annually. If you quantify it, that’s second among all mediumsized urban areas.” And despite some movement away from driving to work, the costs and amount of gas used have been trending higher for more than 30 years. “The trend has been increasing since 1982,” Goh said, adding that the region is second only to Honolulu in terms of congestion. The state of Connecticut has taken steps to tackle the issue, with the Let’s Go CT plan that includes a five-year and a 30-year plan to bring the state up to speed and build an infrastructure more in line with a modern economy. But high costs and uncertain funding could complicate matters. “It’s an acknowledgment by the state government of the chronic level of underfunding,” said Saavan Gatfield, a senior director in Fitch’s Global Infrastructure Group. “There’s clearly a capacity issue in the area.” RISING STRESS The travel-time index is a measure of how long a trip takes at peak times compared with regular conditions, and the data since 1982 shows a slow, steady increase, with a flattening since the recession. What used to be a roughly 1.2 rating — meaning a 10-minute trip in normal circumstances would take 12 minutes at peak periods — has inched up to about 1.4. That adds minutes to drive times and can send stress levels soaring, as well as cutting into economic activity. And the BridgeportStamford region is right near the top of the list of comparable-sized regions. At the same time, vehicle-miles traveled has shown a decline on a per-capita basis. “VMT generally has been down nationally since 2007, and you see that reflected in Connecticut, as well,” Gatfield said. But while the decline might slow some of the growth in congestion, it hasn’t affected

the overall problem. “Even though the economy is growing as a whole, the lines indicate a flattening trend,” Gatfield said. “Metro-North ridership has been increasing in that time. … The effect is to alleviate growth in congestion, but not congestion itself.” Commuter train travel only affects one portion of highway traffic, he said. “It clearly helps take some of those longdistance journeys off the road. Improvements to transit will continue to do that,” he said. “But you still have local traffic as commuters still need to get to the station. And not all traffic is making longer-distance commutes to places that are connected by Metro-North.” Mass transit is one part of a wider solution, Gatfield said. “Of course it will have an effect, but it’s not the whole solution,” he said. INCREASED CAPACITY Among the many facets of the state’s longrange transit improvement plan is widening interstates, including I-95 from Bridgeport west. Work has already begun widening I-84 in the Waterbury area. But experts have warned that in many cases adding highway capacity simply attracts more drivers, as people who might have stayed off the roads are attracted by the extra lanes and the promise of more efficient travel. The effect in many cases has been that adding highway capacity has little impact on congestion. But the scope of the problem in Fairfield County makes more lanes a necessity, analysts said. “Clearly we can see capacity is needed,” Gatfield said. “It would help in solving part of the problem that has already built up at key interchanges.” In addition to the $5.7 billion widening of I-95 in southwestern Connecticut is a twophase $800 million project for I-84 from the New York line to Exit 8 in Danbury, as well as a $500 million program linking I-95 to the Merritt Parkway in Norwalk along a new Route 7. FINDING THE MONEY Gov. Dannel P. Malloy last week said a committee looking for ways to finance his proposed 30-year, $100 billion transportation overhaul can take more time, adding that he wants state lawmakers to put a question on the November 2016 ballot to prevent transportation funds from being spent on other matters. A constitutional amendment would be required. No matter the outcome, paying for the planned improvements is a major sticking point. While federal funds once accounted for a great majority of highway spending, the

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mix with state funds has moved close to a 50-50 split in recent years, analysts said. The federal gas tax is less reliable because of the rise of fuel-efficient vehicles, Gatfield said, an issue that will be exacerbated by rising efficiency standards. Highway tolls, which have been off Connecticut highways for decades but are under discussion for a return, could raise money while also affecting when people choose to drive. But they are far from a sure bet. “It’s difficult to know what the outcome

in Washington will be,” Gatfield said. “You can see various states taking initiative to various degrees, in the form of higher taxes, increased use of public-private partnerships or other sources of capital to make infrastructure improvements that are necessary.” Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News-Times (Danbury). See ctpost.com for more from this reporter.

Anti-bullying app is branching out BY COLLEEN WILSON cwilson@westfairinc.com

n grade school, there are not many instances in which the students know more than the teachers but T. Gregory Bender said when it comes to bullying, suspicious behavior or rule-breaking, children are the best informed. That thinking is, in part, how Bender, CEO and president of White Plains-based Anonymous Alerts Reporting, came up with the idea for an app that allows students to file incident reports and communicate with school administrators while remaining anonymous if they so desire. “The tradition was to have a locked box in front of the principal’s office,” Bender said. “I wanted to come up with a mobile way of doing so.” Since its launch in 2013, Anonymous Alerts has been implemented in 1,500 public and private schools nationwide and serves 1.2 million students. Anonymous Alerts is used in schools as close to White Plains as Greenwich, Somers, Stamford and North Salem and as far away as Florida and Texas, which completed a state-wide contract with the company for all of its school districts. The app creates a database of information for school administrators as it receives student reports. Though aspects of the software are designed to be tailored to individual schools — school logo, report recipients, report localities — it gathers the same basic data across the board: location and time of the reported incident, the administrator chosen to see the report and the type of report, which can range from cyberbullying to self-harm to physical violence to reporting aberrant or alarming behavior. School officials have access to the reports using a companion app, Anonymous Alerts Incident Management, which can send the recipient a push notification as a report is filed and allow the administrators to view the reports and potentially spot trends. For example, administrators can pull up charts — which the app creates using data supplied by the student users in their reports — to see where most bullying incidents are reported. Both the student and administrator version of the app can also be accessed from a web browser. Anonymous Alerts cost about $500,000 to develop, Bender said, and was patented June 30. He wouldn’t elaborate on how much the app costs, but said the license is issued to school districts on a multiple-year subscription basis and the price depends on the size of the school district.

The Anonymous Alert app interface.

The idea for this app system came to Bender in 2012 when he started researching incidents of violence in schools and found many of them were linked to harassment and bullying of the individuals who later committed the violence. “We’d been working on (Anonymous Alerts) for about a year, and then Sandy Hook rolled around,” he said, in reference to the December 2012 mass shooting in which 20-year-old Adam Lanza killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut before killing himself. After that, Bender said his team accelerated work on the software and started pitching the idea to school districts. On Feb. 7, 2013, Dobbs Ferry was the first school district to roll out Anonymous Alerts

but, after more than two years of the app’s implementation, Lisa Brady, superintendent of Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, said the roughly 750 high school and middle school students who have access to the app do not use it frequently. “Although we are happy to have the service available, it is not widely used,” she said, adding school administrators receive “a couple of tips each year,” but they are difficult to follow up on because the reports can be anonymous. “It is important to understand we would not expect ‘a lot’ of use,” Brady said, because administrators’ practice is to try to encourage students to report incidents to teachers or principals in person. Meanwhile, in a neighboring state where » » BULLY, page 11

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a big one for Greenwich’s Breast Cancer Alliance, which is celebrating $20 million raised across 20 years for their ongoing fight against the second leading cause of death among women. The alliance kicked off its pinnacle month with the second annual Go For Pink fundraiser, which drew the support of more than 60 local and national merchants including Vineyard Vines and Saks Fifth Avenue, all of which donated significant percentages of the day’s profits Oct. 1 to the alliance. “We were really thrilled and humbled by the support from the community,” Yonni Wattenmaker, executive direct of the alliance, said. While totals from the Go For Pink event will not be known until later this year, Wattenmaker said a separate funding effort for the alliance’s premier event, the annual benefit luncheon and fashion show — which is among the largest charitable events in the county, drawing more than 900 attendees and donations from well beyond that — is poised to raise more than $1 million in advance of the Oct. 22 luncheon. “Breast Cancer Alliance was founded by six friends who were looking at the disease head-on because one of them was dying from it; two have since been diagnosed with breast cancer and survived,” Wattenmaker said. “What started as six women with incredibly wonderful intentions has resulted in an organization that is one of the most prominent nonprofit, non-corporate breast cancer organizations in the country.” Wattenmaker has been with the foundation for five years. Moving on from a career in education, she was drawn to the alliance from her own experiences with breast cancer, which she said touched the lives of her family and friends. Her grandfather was a breast cancer survivor and, by the time she turned 40, Wattenmaker said she had friends who had been diagnosed with the disease. While breast cancer is identified as a women’s disease — affecting 1 in 8 women — men are not immune and have an incidence rate of 1 in 100, she said. The alliance’s prominence stems from its dedication to advancing breast cancer research, education and outreach programs as well as funding surgical fellowships. Wattenmaker is particularly proud of the organization’s Young Investigator Grants. “It is like scientific venture capital to launch

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the careers of these new scientists,” she said. The grant helps propel young scientists starting out in their careers and includes $125,000 spread across two years for young scientists from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. Wattenmaker said, with government funding for scientific research at an all-time low, grants like these have become increasingly important. But the group’s efforts do not stop with opening its wallet. While the alliance has only two full-time employees including Wattenmaker, a legion of health professionals, academics and dedicated volunteers work to direct and track the groups funding projects. “We really want to see where our money is going; what advances are being made,” she said. “We visit every single person we fund, every hospital, every center for psych/social support and every researcher and we build relationships with them because we believe it is not enough to send a check.” While proud of the progress made, the fight against cancer persists, especially in Connecticut, which has some of the highest incidence rates of breast cancer in the nation, Wattenmaker said. With so little known about how cancers are caused, one of the best tools for combating the disease is early prevention education, she said. “Cancer is just a really insidious disease,” she said. “Education is really critical. Screening and early diagnosis is really critical to survival and there are just a lot of communities throughout this country in which going to doctors or knowing your family history or getting involved with early detection aren’t things any one really knows anything about.” Education is particularly important as myths — such as breast cancer being mostly

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hereditary and that mammograms are ineffective or can actually worsen breast cancer — persist due to a lack of education. “Eighty-five to 95 percent of all breast cancer cases are random,” Wattenmaker said, “If you have a family history you are at a higher risk, but that doesn’t mean you have no risk if you have no family history.” And according to the National Cancer Institute, “the benefits of mammography nearly always outweigh the potential harm from the radiation exposure.” While incidence rates of breast cancer among older women have fallen in recent years, the National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates that each year more than 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. As the alliance’s long standing base of support begins to age and retire, Wattenmaker said the organization has made a strategic push to incorporate a younger base of supporters to continue to champion the cause. “A lot of these younger women have friends who are being diagnosed or they themselves are confronting breast cancer diagnoses and want a place to give back, get involved and make a difference,” she said. “If we are going to have a future as an organization, you need people who are prepared to carry it into the future.”

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President and CEO Chris Bruhl and its Chairman, Reyno Giallongo, shepherded a packed-room information session on the project. Attendees included Gov. Dannel Malloy, who praised the program and its organizers. Also attending were business leaders, Department of Community and Economic Development Commissioner Catherine Smith and Stamford Mayor David Martin. According to Tim Coates, IBM project manager for economic development, corporate citizenship and corporate affairs, “It gives large corporations interested in working with Connecticut small-business suppliers — all other things being equal — a better opportunity to do so. “If I am Pitney Bowes or UIL” — New Haven based UIL Holdings Corp, the most recent corporation to sign on — “I might prefer to do business with Connecticut companies,” Coates said. “How do they find them? There are companies in Connecticut that can deliver at price and at quality.” “Those that don’t have access to the big

players will now have access,” Giallongo said. Citing precision manufacturing and aerospace technologies among regional strengths, he said, “We have an unbelievable supply chain. We can cash in on the additional capacity within much of that supply chain.” Bruhl said in the next year, the business council foresees adding another 10 major companies to the buyer list and 200 Connecticut small businesses on the supply side. The website is supplier-connection.net, with Connecticut the most recent addition under the “Growth Partners” tab. Ongoing business council efforts for the program will include recruitment and educational services that complement supply-chain participation and will be supervised by Gary Breitbart, the council’s director of growth company advisory services. Stamford-based Pitney Bowes is one of the 31 “supplier connection” companies already on board and was represented at the event by Amy Krahn, vice president global supply chain. Her company recently struck a deal for transportation services with Atif Jilani, CEO of Airlink Ground Transportation, which operates eight limousines out of the Matrix Corporate Center in Danbury.

Amy Krahn, vice president for global supply chain, Pitney Bowes, and Stanley Litow, president of IBM International Foundation and vice president for corporate citizenship and corporate affairs.

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ing to get business from. It’s a big step to shake hands with the person I want to deal with.”

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Malloy touts transportation push

Member of the Year Award winner Susan Pica of Capital Grille and Gov. Dannel Malloy. Photos by Bill Fallon

ov. Dannel Malloy on Thursday told a crowd of 200 at the 28th annual meeting of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce Inc. transportation would dominate the legislative agenda for his second term. Addressing the audience at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, Malloy said he will ask for an amendment to the state constitution on the November 2016 ballot to guarantee payment for improvements. The initiative would place an already-achieved

Joyce Mazur delivers the secretary’s report, part of the chamber’s annual business conducted at the lunch.

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transportation allotment of 1.5 percent of state sales tax revenues into a “lock box” with the money dedicated exclusively for transportation. Malloy said, absent the amendment, the funds will find other uses. “If you can’t house and move people in and out in a reliable way, your ability to attract the jobs being created is substantially challenged,” Malloy said. Malloy said $100 billion is needed across the next 30 years “to make up for 40 years

of underfunding.” Such an outlay would lead to a “first-in-class system,” he said. The governor said the state is losing $4.2 billion annually due to traffic-caused lost productivity. “We have to pay to catch up,” he said. Malloy called the Merritt Parkway a museum and Interstate 95 a parking lot. He also cited the antique bridges on the New Haven line of Metro-North as problems that could not be ignored. Where I-95 is three lanes, Malloy said it

Garry Feldman, president, U.S. Computer Connection and Stamford Chamber of Commerce Board chairman with Education Award winner Sharon White of UConn Stamford.

must have four. And where it has two it must have three. He said Interstate 84’s two lanes should become three. He also said the past year has been the best for job growth, notably 80,000 privatesector positions. Government-sector jobs had not recovered from the recession, but Malloy didn’t cite that as a problem in his view. “Government being smaller doesn’t particularly bother me,” he said. — Bill Fallon

Whistleblower ruling in Conn. high court may prompt more cases, policy changes BY ALEXANDER SOULE Hearst Media Connectcut

ven as corporate whistleblower cases grow more prevalent nationally on October 5, a decision by Connecticut’s highest court could embolden workers reporting employer wrongdoing who were previously restricted under a 2006 U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting employee protections. In the case, Richard Trusz argued he was fired in 2008 from a UBS subsidiary in violation of his right to free speech after warning superiors the company overvalued properties in its portfolio by as much as $100 million. The Glastonbury resident, who worked in the Hartford office of UBS Realty Investors, sued in 2009. The Connecticut Supreme Court Justices said in their ruling that the state constitution and state law ban public and private employ-

ers from disciplining workers for speech about ‘‘matters of significant public interest.” Whistleblower statutes protect employees from retaliation by employers if they report wrongdoing, with government agencies offering a bounty for any money they collect in cases. The Securities and Exchange Commission reported receiving 37 whistleblower tips in Connecticut for the fiscal 2014 year ending in June. Of 3,620 nationally, that represented a 20 percent increase in just two years. Much of that increase is the result of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, according to David Golub, a partner and attorney with Silver Golub & Teitell, which has offices in Stamford and Danbury. “The decision is really important because … it rejects a restriction on actions by whistleblowers the U.S. Supreme Court imposed,”

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Golub said. “What the (U.S. Supreme Court) was struggling with was the conflict between an employee’s right of freedom of speech, and a public employer’s right to control what an employee can say.” Robinson & Cole, which has a Stamford office, represented UBS Realty Investors in the case, which prompted reactions from the American Civil Liberties Union, the Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. It is not just Dodd-Frank and the SEC generating increased whistleblower activity. Between the 2009 fiscal year when Trusz filed suit and the fiscal year ending June 2014, the federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration reported five straight years of increased whistleblower cases filed nationally, combining for a 42 percent jump to 3,060 cases in all in fiscal 2014.

Of cases tracked by OSHA in 2014, more than half were dismissed, with just over 20 percent of cases reaching a settlement and just as many getting withdrawn. Just 64 cases of more than 3,000 that year were found to have merit under a formal court review. Golub said the Connecticut Supreme Court decision is reverberating nationally, and will prompt corporate personnel departments to review their policies. Choosing to become a whistleblower remains a daunting prospect, he added. “When you become a whistleblower, it’s not over within a week or a month or a year,” Golub said. Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News-Times (Danbury). See ctpost.com for more from this reporter.

Commercial real estate sees positive absorption for Q3 RHYS AND NGKF RELEASE FRESH DATA

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airfield County commercial real estate witnessed positive metrics for the third quarter of 2015, notably for net absorption, even as it endured several down-trending asterisks, including a RHYS Commercial finding there is 8.4 percent more available office space now than a year ago.

“After witnessing almost 1,000,000 square feet of negative net absorption during the first half of the year, the market bounced back with its strongest quarter of net absorption since the first quarter of 2008.”

— RHYS Commercial

Commercial real estate company Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, based in Manhattan with offices on West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich, reported Q3 total net absorption for Fairfield County commercial real estate at a positive 218,230 square feet, despite a doubledigit drop in demand. There were fewer contractions and more expansions than in the prior quarter, the company reported. The Stamford central business district’s leasing activity reached 389,580 square feet, the highest level since 3Q of 2009, NGKF reported. Over the past five quarters, the NGKF report said, rental rates have trended downward by an average of 0.6 percent per quarter, ending at $34.95 per square foot.

NGKF said Q3 mirrored Q2 “with an improving availability rate and gains in occupancy despite the market drops in demand.” “Third-quarter leasing activity totaled approximately 800,000 square feet, lagging behind last year’s and last quarter’s totals by 20.2 percent and 19.3 percent respectively,” the report read. NGKF said the decline represented what it termed “a marked decrease in both renewal and sublease transactions.” RHYS Commercial in Stamford reported, “The Fairfield County office market made positive strides during the third quarter of 2015, but remained behind where it stood at the end of last year’s third quarter.” There was 12,081,946 square feet of total available space within the market at the end of the quarter, a 1.8 percent decrease from the previous quarter, but still 8.4 percent more than a year ago. RHYS broke down the so-called “direct” market vs. the sublease market. “Direct space accounted for 11,177,945 square feet of total available space, marking a decrease of 1.2 percent quarter-to-quarter, but an increase of 10.8 percent yearover year,” the company said. “Sublet space accounted for the remaining 904,001 square feet of total available space within the market, which was a 9.2 percent decrease during the quarter and a 15 percent decrease since the third quarter of last year.” RHYS said, “After witnessing almost 1,000,000 square feet of negative net absorption during the first half of the year, the market bounced back with its strongest quarter of net absorption since the first quarter of 2008. There was 345,306 square feet absorbed within the market during the quarter, 282,779 square feet of which was direct space and 62,527 square feet of which was sublet space.” All four of the submarkets — identified as central, northern, southern and eastern — contributed to the positive net absorption. The market’s overall average rental rate of $32.92 per square foot ticked up by 0.2 percent during the quarter, but remained 4.0 percent lower than a year ago.

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A guide to starting your own business

hen I had a particularly bad day working for a large corporation, I often wondered what it would be like if I were my own boss. It took me many years and lots of encouragement from family, friends and business associates to become an entrepreneur. It is the best move I ever made. I started The Dilenschneider Group in 1991 with my longtime assistant Joan Avagliano and a small roster of clients. Twenty-five years later, my company is a global strategic communications firm serving Fortune 50 clients, major nonprofits, hospitals, schools and other entrepreneurs. It took a lot of hard work and I did it all after turning 50. Starting your own business is not an easy task. You’ve got to incorporate, you need legal papers, you’ve got to get seed money. And having your own business is extremely labor intensive. You have to be passionate about it and be able to convey that passion to potential customers. What makes your business stand out from its competitors? I decided early on I would know where every dime of money

went and I would be personally involved with every new account I brought in. Even if you have past successes and an extensive network, it is still hard to eliminate risk or anxiety. The biggest challenge you may face when you venture out on your own may be fear. I believe to succeed on your own you need the following assets in your corner: Certainty. Is this really what you want to do? Make a list and include what you would like to do, what are your skills, what you feel good about and what you want to accomplish. You want to look forward to going to work in the morning because you love your work. Salesmanship. If you want people to invest emotionally — or financially — in what you’re doing, you have to be able to convey your enthusiasm to them. Your customer needs to know what is new and exciting about your business. Have a solid marketing plan and include how you will sell your business on social media. Credibility. This is particularly important if you are seeking investors. You need to gain their confidence. Pitch your business idea to family and friends and if you don’t get

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a positive response, rethink your plan. Most small businesses rely on word of mouth in order to succeed.

Many people who want to work for themselves never get past the talk stage. The effort involved in being your own boss is huge, and it almost always includes something for which you feel completely unprepared. You can always readjust your goals, but start out by aiming high.

Facebook page and even your Twitter feed. Make sure all these social media sites depict you as a serious person who cares deeply about his or her business. Expect the unexpected. There will always be glitches — some small, some large. Don’t let them sidetrack you. Finally, aim high. Many people who want to work for themselves never get past the talk stage. The effort involved in being your own boss is huge, and it almost always includes something for which you feel completely unprepared. You can always readjust your goals, but start out by aiming high. Take it from me; there is nothing like the satisfaction of running your own business.

Be technologically savvy. Technology is the language of the 21st century. Make sure you are fluent. If you are not comfortable with social media, hire a college student to help you. If a potential customer can’t find you online, you’ve had it. Have a website that is easy to navigate. Remember someone looking to hire you will probably visit your LinkedIn account,

Robert Dilenschneider lives in Darien and is the founder and chairman of Manhattanheadquartered The Dilenschneider Group, a global strategic counseling and public relations �irm with additional of�ices in Chicago and Washington, D.C. He is the author of “50 Plus! Critical Career Decisions for the Rest of Your Life” from Citadel Press: Kensington Publishing Corp. 2015. He can be reached at 212-922-0900.

Janus relocates inland in Stamford

nformation security specialist Janus Associates, founded in 1988, has completed the intracity relocation of its corporate headquarters to 4 High Ridge Park by the Merritt Parkway in Stamford from space downtown on Washington Boulevard. The anticipated benefits straddle the abstract — “less stress” — and the practical: easier parking. The company’s new facility incorporates a boardroom that seats 24 and will be used to host client briefings on the current and future state of IT security and resiliency. The new site’s data center incorporates multiple levels of security, nondestructive fire control and a large-scale UPS system that will keep all data and telecommunications systems online for an extended period of time in the event of a power failure. The building is off exit 35 of the Merritt Parkway and was chosen, the company said, “after an exhaustive search based on multiple factors including space utilization studies, security factors and data center suitability.” Floor to ceiling windows in all offices overlook a large pond with fountains in a

park-like setting. Janus said the new facility lessens the commute “for virtually all employees.” Patricia A.P. Fisher, company president, said, “The new headquarters allows Janus to continue to offer clients the exceptional level of service they are accustomed to and additional space to grow. Janus has always been an organization that focuses on client satisfaction and employee longevity. Most of our employees have been with the firm over 10 years. The parklike setting provides a work environment that reduces stress while increasing productivity. This is something that would not be attainable had we remained in the downtown business district.” Janus — janusassociates.com — bills itself as “the oldest independent information security company in America.” Company services include consulting in all aspects of information security, regulatory compliance assessment, disaster recovery and business continuity planning, data forensics, and Cloud computing. Additional offices are in Hartford, Baltimore and Austin, Texas. — Bill Fallon

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of October 12, 2015

Bridgeport law firm wins early Sandy Hook victory

Diamond anniversary for Santa Energy

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arms license, David LaGuercia of Massachusetts, and Riverview Sales in East Windsor, the seller of the Bushmaster assault rifle that was used in the shooting. According to Koskoff, Bushmaster argued a federal law granting broad immunity to the gun industry provided a basis to dismiss the plaintiffs’ case against Riverview Sales. Bushmaster urged the court to find the plaintiffs’ claims against Riverview were meritless and Riverview was “fraudulently” named as a defendant in the case. Representatives for the plaintiffs called the recent court decision to keep the case in state courts an “unequivocal rejection” of the defendants’ argument. “The AR-15 assault rifle was designed as a military weapon,” Katie Mesner-Hage, also of Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, said. “The defendants chose to make that weapon available to Connecticut citizens and to market it in explicitly militaristic terms – even in the wake of Columbine, Aurora and countless other tragedies. A Connecticut jury should have the opportunity to evaluate that choice and decide whether defendants bear some responsibility for what happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School.” — Reece Alvarez

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the app was made available less than a year ago, there seems to be more commitment to Anonymous Alert. P.J. Wax, an assistant principal at Westhill High School in Stamford, where the app was implemented in January, said Anonymous Alerts has been useful so far. He said the students are using it and, fortunately, no violent crimes have been reported. “We wanted to have a safety net in place that was more accessible for our students,” Wax said. Accessibility was key, he T. Gregory Bender said, because Anonymous Alerts replaced the phone“What we’re finding is everybody in hotline system the school previously needs a way to track things anonymously used. Westhill is piloting the app for the to find out where the issues are — whether Stamford district, which may implement it’s an employee with a issue or a college it in other schools after more time has kid,” he said. “We’re building a business here, but we’re helping kids and averting been spent using the software. Bender said the company is looking to a tragedy before it happens. And that’s what gets me and the staff out of bed.” expand its product line.

Marcus remakes two Norwalk buildings, signs tenant

orwalk-based Marcus Partners, a real estate investor, announced recently Ameriprise Holdings has signed a long-term lease at 10 Wright St., a property currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar remake owned by an affiliate of Marcus Capital Partners Fund II L.P. Acquired by Marcus Partners in October 2014, the addresses 8 and 10 Wright St. are currently undergoing a $5 million renovation described by the company as “transformative.” The remake’s centerpiece is the installation of new floor-to-ceiling windows, “which offer spectacular views of the Saugatuck River and historic Westport Center,” Marcus said. The property’s lobbies, restrooms, elevators, landscaping, paving, entrances, signage, parking decks and mechanical systems are seeing upgrades as part of the program. David Fiore, who leads Marcus Partners’ New York City Metro office in Norwalk, said, “We look forward to welcoming Ameriprise to 10 Wright Street in 2016. This lease recognizes the transformative repositioning program currently under way at 8 and 10 Wright

St. and affirms its place as an excellent, bestin-class property.” The two Wright Street properties jointly contain 84,000 square feet of office space and now have approximately 10,000 square feet remaining available for lease. The property’s immediate neighborhood contains coffee shops, restaurants and bars, “while Westport Center boasts one of the most sought after Main Street addresses in America and is home to many national and local retailers as well as a thriving arts and literary community,” Marcus said. Marcus Partners owns and operates more than 3 million square feet of commercial space out of its Norwalk office and approximately 5 million square feet of commercial space overall along the East Coast. Marcus Partners is currently investing its $250 million Marcus Capital Partners Fund II L.P. in select markets on the East Coast. When fully invested, the fund will own approximately $600 million of commercial real estate. The company’s website is marcuspartners.com. — Bill Fallon

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Protection and planning key to prosperity The business has grown and prospered. We just bought a building and are setting it up. Getting around to rethinking a will, insurance and succession plans; never really worked on how to protect my family and my assets before — it’s scary! THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Most business owners don’t spend enough time thinking through how to protect their family or business. A clear succession or transition plan provides a roadmap if something were to happen to the owner. As the business grows both assets and liabilities rise, making it an ever-growing challenge to ensure the family and the business are safe. Getting things straight before something happens is essential. The major assets of most businesses are illiquid, of uncertain value, which is continually changing. Business owners are focused on the growth and development of their businesses. Thinking about mortality can be intimidating. There’s always tomorrow — or is there? A well-protected business always has a succession operating plan: Who takes over if someone can’t come to work? From entry level to the top of the organization, it’s wise to have more than one person trained to

perform every function. Challenges arise in succession planning because most owners are entwined in every aspect of the business, managing information that no one else knows about. Additionally, owners guarantee loans, sign letters of credit and are involved in negotiations with key vendors and customers. Making sure that other people are aware of all that the owner does and can and will step up and perform at the top of their game during an emergency is essential. Written instructions and rehearsing what to do if the owner of the business is lost can help secure the future health and well being of both business and family. Unwinding the assets of a privately held business is challenging, especially after the owner is gone. Time and money are wasted and an unfair burden gets placed on the survivors. Dealing with the personal implications of loss makes things even more complicated. And yet, it’s estimated that more than 80 percent of entrepreneurs have no written asset management plan. Consider what you, family members and employees want. Who should receive which benefits? Who deals with which challenges? What belongs to the business? As an employee, waking up one morning to find that you

now report to the owner’s spouse or children may not be ideal. As a family member, finding out that you’re on the hook for all of the business debts can be devastating. As the owner, it’s your responsibility to figure out the details now. At different stages of the business’ growth and development, assets may or may not exceed liabilities. Knowing what debts to pay, and who owes what, can be especially challenging because personal and business finances are often intertwined. As early as possible in the business it’s important to separate the company’s finances from personal. One logical goal is to transfer the owner’s equity to active people in the business. Use a will to dictate who gets the shares. Use insurance to protect the business and individuals from loss of income and taxes. Keep in mind that in many states spouses cannot be disinherited. This means that spouses must be adequately compensated for inherited ownership of company shares if the goal is to get those shares into the hands of people actively running the business. When acquiring a new asset, such as a building or company, it’s important to think about who will get that asset later on. Work with an accountant and an attorney to get advice on how to set up purchase and owner-

ship of major assets to insure they end up in the right hands in the future. Secure assets as you pay off any debts by using life insurance policies. Make sure that you understand how the insurance payout works depending on who pays the policy premiums. If the company owns the policy and pays the premiums, then the company benefits, not the family. The company uses the benefits to fix company problems: debt repayment, purchase of stock, hiring a replacement to handle the owner’s job, purchasing shares, etc. If the goal is to protect the owner’s family, use a personal insurance policy, separate from the business. Complicated? You bet! Put a team together now and figure it out before you run out of time. Make it part of annual planning with the advisors to review the need for changes. LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “Walk Away Wealthy: The Entrepreneur’s ExitPlanning Playbook” by Mark Tepper. Andi Gray is president of Strate�y Leaders Inc., strate�yleaders.com, a business-consulting �irm that specializes in helping entrepreneurial �irms grow. She can be reached by phone at 877-238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Please send it to her, via email at AskAndi@Strate�yLeaders.com.

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Nonprofit Chabad buys former Elks Lodge

FAIRFIELD PROPERTY SAID TO SELL FOR $810K

habad, a Jewish nonprofit, has completed its purchase of the former Elks Lodge at 452 Brookside Drive in Fairfield, reportedly for $810,000. The deal is “one of many area real estate transactions” involving Chabad in the last two years, all facilitated by Norwalk-based law firm Goldman, Gruder & Woods, firm officials said. Founding attorney Kenneth Gruder and other in-house attorneys represented Chabad pro bono. In January 2013, a separate chapter of Chabad representing Westport, Weston, Wilton and Norwalk purchased the historic Three Bears Restaurant on Newtown Turnpike in Westport. That property is currently a Jewish community and learning center. Other unspecified Chabad transactions currently are closing in other Fairfield County towns.

Chabad is a movement within mainstream traditional Judaism with more than 3,000 branches worldwide. Gruder said the 5,000-square-foot Brookside Drive property in Fairfield will be used as a central hub for Jewish life in town and for surrounding towns, with programming that previously took place on Stratfield Road and elsewhere. “For the past three years, Chabad of Fairfield leased part of the former Hillel Day School (on Stratfield Road) for its yearround programs, and often held activities and events at area synagogues and other locations offsite because of space limitations and other issues,” Gruder said. “Moving forward, Chabad’s new home at Brookside Drive will be a warm, inviting, spacious gathering place for the entire Jewish community of Fairfield County.

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“In addition to its current offerings of holiday celebrations, workshops and lectures, Chabad will utilize the increased capacity of its new space to offer special events and a once-a-week onsite Hebrew School,” Gruder said. He and his wife, Allison, have long been supporters of Chabad and were honored at a recent gala. “I am thrilled to have helped with this endeavor, and proud that my firm has once again been in a position to have done so without a fee,” Gruder said. The Fairfield branch of Chabad is led by Rabbi Shlame Landa and his wife Miriam. “The generosity of our supporters has been overwhelming and is indicative of the vibrant Jewish life that will continue to flourish in our community,” said Landa. Able Construction of Norwalk, which is providing services at no profit for the Westport project, will once again help with planned construction to the property. Chabad is a movement within mainstream traditional Judaism with more than 3,000 branches worldwide. The name is a Hebrew letter acronym for wisdom, understanding and knowledge. Goldman, Gruder & Woods also has offices in Trumbull and Greenwich. — Bill Fallon

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Grants available for brownfield cleanups

State issues transportation bonds, finds investors eager BY BILL FALLON Bfallon@westfairinc.com

recent $839.8 million special tax obligation transportation bond sale drew historic levels of demand from investors, according to state Treasurer Denise L. Nappier. She termed the sale “successful,” with demand tripling available bonds. The bond issuance is the largest in state history and consists of two series. The $700 million 2015 Series A will fund transportation infrastructure improvements statewide, the $139.8 million Series B will refinance existing bonds for savings. Nappier said the sale demonstrates the attractiveness of Connecticut bonds and serves to reduce the cost of borrowing. The refinancing via Series B will produce $18.4 million in debt service savings over the next 13 years, Nappier said. The sale, held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, included a one-day individual investor retail order period, during which $441.8 million in retail orders was placed. Primarily state residents participated. The Office of the State Treasurer

frequently gives individual investors priority during bond sales, officials said. This marketing is designed to ensure Connecticut citizens have an opportunity to buy bonds that are attractive vehicles to save for retirement, college and other personal financial goals. Following the retail order period, bonds were offered to institutional investors and a total of $2.3 billion in orders was placed for the bonds offered. Because orders far exceeded bonds available, the state was able to reduce interest rates on the bonds in the final pricing. The final overall interest cost on the $700 million, 20-year new money bonds was 3.24 percent. Proceeds of the bonds will be used to fund transportation infrastructure improvements including the construction, repair and rehabilitation of the state’s highways and bridges, mass transportation and transit facilities, waterways, maintenance garages and administrative facilities. Among the specific projects to be funded are improvements to the New Haven Rail Line; the New Haven – Hartford — Springfield rail project;

the I-84 Waterbury improvement program; and the I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Project. The addition of 1.5 percent of the state’s sales tax pledged for the Special Tax Obligation bonds, authorized during the 2015 legislative session, and the requirement any revenues credited to the state’s Special Transportation Fund be expended solely on transportation fixes contributed to the bonds allure, according to feedback from rating agencies and potential investors. Moody’s Investors Service, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch Ratings rated the STO bonds at Aa3, AA, and AA, respectively, all with a stable outlook. Hartford and New Haven attorneys Updike, Kelly & Spellacy and Lewis & Munday were co-bond counsel for the sale. The underwriting team was led by New York City-based RBC Capital Markets. New York Citybased law firm Squire Patton Boggs LLP and the law office of Joseph C. Reid P.A. served as co-underwriters’ counsel. The sale is scheduled to close Oct. 15.

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THE LIST Marketing Directors

Chief Marketing Officers and Directors Listed alphabetically. Name, address, phone number Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

Angel Commercial Real Estate

2425 Post Road, Suite 303, Southport 06890 335-6600 • angelcommercial.com

CMO/Director Year appointed/joined company

Nili Walp Director of marketing nwalp@angelcommercial.com 2011

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

The IHC Group

96 Cummings Point Road, Stamford 06902 358-8000 • ihcgroup.com

CMO/Director Year appointed

Paul Tiller Marketing coordinator and business analyst paul.tiller@ihcgroup.com 2013

BlumShapiro

Thomas DeVitto Chief marketing officer tdevitto@blumshapiro.com

KAYAK

Robert Birge Chief marketing officer 2009

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

Allan Hillgrove Corporate board division pharma marketing and sales NA

McGladrey

Andy Bosman Principal, national marketing and sales 2013

People's United Bank

Cindy Belak First vice president, marketing 1995

Pitney Bowes

Abby F. Kohnstamm Executive vice president and chief marketing officer NA

Priceline.com Inc.

Brett Keller CMO 2002

Purdue Pharma LP

Saeed Motahari Senior vice president and chief commercial officer 2014

2 Enterprise Drive, Shelton 06484 944-2100 • blumshapiro.com

900 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield 06877 798-9988 • boehringer-ingelheim.com

Bridgeport Hospital

267 Grant St., Bridgeport 06610 384-3000 • bridgeporthospital.com

Building Blocks Early Learning Center LLC

72 Camp Ave., Stamford 06907 • 517-9769 59 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897•517-0168 blockslearning.com

Citrin Cooperman

37 North Ave., Norwalk 06851 847-4068 • citrincooperman.com

Cohen & Wolf PC

1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 06604 • 368-0211 320 Post Road West, Westport 06880 • 222-1034 158 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury 06810 • 792-2771 657 Orange Center Road, Orange 06477 • 298-4066 • cohenandwolf.com

John Cappiello Media relations coordinator kjcapp@bpthosp.org 1991 Carrie Steers Director of Stamford, vice president of operations, and founding member NA Laura F. Kucera Chief marketing officer lkucera@citrincooperman.com 2015 Melissa C. Donovan Director of marketing and recruitment mdonovan@cohenandwolf.com NA

7 Market St., Stamford 06902 855-529-2501 • kayak.com

850 Canal St., Fourth floor, Stamford 06902 327-3112 • mcgladrey.com

850 Main St., Bridgeport 06604 338-7171 • peoples.com

3001 Summer St., Stamford 06926 356-5000 • pitneybowes.com

800 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854 299-8000 • priceline.com

201 Tresser Blvd., Stamford 06615 588-8000 • purduepharma.com

Elizabeth Arden

Kathy Widmer Executive vice president and chief marketing officer 2009

500 Post Road East, Westport 06880 299-7541 • radispheregroup.com

Datto

Dana Prestigiacomo Vice president of global marketing 2014

600 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06109 rbs.com • citizensbank.com • 897-2000

200 First Stamford Place, Stamford 06902 462-5700 • elizabetharden.com

101 Merritt 7, Seventh floor, Norwalk 06851 888-294-6312 • datto.com

Deloitte

333 Ludlow St., Stamford 06902 708-4000 • deloitte.com

Eamon Kelly Chief marketing officer, U.S. strategy and operations eakelly@deloitte.com NA

Radisphere

Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS)

Sacred Heart University

5151 Park Ave., Fairfield 06825 7999 • sacredheart.edu

Diageo North America Inc.

Syl Saller Chief marketing officer, Diageo PLC 2013

288 Saugatuck Ave., Westport 06880 562-1203 • seriousfunnetwork.org

EMCOR Group Inc.

Mava K. Heffler Vice president, marketing and communications NA

6900 Main St., Stratford 06614 386-4000 • sikorsky.com

Sandy Howell Senior vice president, marketing NA

1 Lacey Place, Southport 06890 259-7843 • ruger.com

801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851 229-2100 • diageo.com

EMCOR Construction Services 301 Merritt Seven, Norwalk 06851 849-7800 • emcorgroup.com

Fairfield County Bank

150 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877 431-7530 • fairfieldcountybank.com

Fairfield University

1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield 06824 254-4000 • fairfield.edu

Jennifer Anderson Associate vice president for marketing and communciations janderson@fairfield.edu 2014

Woody Woodyarn Vice president, communications and marketing 2012

Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc.

Christopher Killoy President, chief operating officer 2013

UBS North America

Paula Polito Chief marketing officer, UBS Wealth Management Americas 2009

University of Bridgeport

Kate Roba Director of marketing 2014

677 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06912 719-3000 • ubs.com

Frontier Communications

Cecilia K. McKenney Executive vice president and chief custom officer 2012

145 Bank St., Waterbury 06702 578-2202 • websteronline.com

General Electric Co.

Linda Boff Chief marketing officer 2015

This list is a sampling of chief marketing officers from a selection of companies located in the region. If you wish for the inclusion of your chief marketing officer in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. Source: Note: NA

Sikorsky

126 Park Ave., Bridgeport 06604 800-392-3582 • bridgeport.edu

3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield 06828 373-2211 • ge.com

Michael L. Iannazzi

371- Vice president for marketing and communications

Adam Guy Director of marketing and communications 2013

Karen Kelly Senior vice president and CMO 2008

3 High Ridge Park Road, Stamford 06905 614-5600 • frontier.com

Beth Johnson Chief marketing officer and head of consumer strategy 2013

SeriousFun Children's Network

First County Bank

160 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 462-4401• firstcountybank.com

Melissa Fass Vice president, marketing and communications melissa.fass@radisphere.com 2012

Webster Bank

Dawn C. Morris Executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Webster Bank and Webster Financial Corp. 2014

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

Michelle Difilippantonio Wilson Chief revenue and marketing officer 2009

Xerox Corp.

John Kennedy Chief marketing officer 2014

1241 E. Main St., Stamford 06902 352-8600 • wwe.com

45 Glover Ave., Norwalk 06856 800-275-9376 • xerox.com

Information obtained from company websites and LinkedIn accounts. Addresses above contain regional locations, not necessarily company headquarters. Major companies with CMO positions currently unfilled are unlisted. Not available.

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SPECIAL REPORT Elder — » From page 1

to manage the spectrum of need across the aging experience. Waveny offers both inpatient and outpatient services ranging from caretakers and companions visiting and staying with patients in their homes, to their New Canaan facilities — The Inn and The Village at Waveny — which offer independent living as well as assisted living specifically designed with replica main streets for memory impaired seniors.

Not only do seniors increasingly seek at-home health services, but the state and federal governments have also helped push the industry in that direction.

“In health care 25 years ago, we did a good job of telling them what was best for them,” Piper said. “This generation of folks have many more desires and wants, they want choice and options.” Piper spent more than 25 years with

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Wallingford-based healthcare provider Masonicare, serving as the organization’s executive vice president and CEO before joining Waveny in 2012. “We have done a good job of identifying the needs early rather than being reactive,” Sinatra said. “I think that does have to do with our non-profit, mission-based approach; we have done things to address the realities of things that are changing.” For example, recognizing a growing desire of independent living seniors to age with their spouses, Waveny built couples suites, Sinatra said. Specific in-home care services such as the Waveny’s homemaker and companion services, as well as in-home therapy and nursing services, were only launched in 2012 and 2013, she added. “That tells you about the magnitude of the trend,” Sinatra said. For Piper, the future of assisted living health care is plain. Not only do seniors increasingly seek at-home health services, but the state and federal governments have also helped push the industry in that direction, he said. “In the nursing home industry, there has been a moratorium on new beds where the state does not want more beds in the system. They want fewer because they don’t have the money to pay for Medicaid,” he said. “Over time, the state and federal government have enhanced reimbursement for home care to keep people from coming into facilities, so the growth, and a lot of the push for health care, has been to let people stay home.” Piper said he foresees a future in which the in-home component of current health care services is “on steroids,” but that is not to say the need and existence of assisted living facilities will vanish, he said. “There will always need to be facilities. If you look at what the government is doing,

The Inn, Waveny LifeCare Network’s independent living community, welcomed members of the Rockettes recently. Pictured, Inn resident Ron Barlow celebrates his birthday with two of the legendary dancers. Photo courtesy of the Waveny LifeCare Network

they base our reimbursement on qualitybased measures, they want only the best providers to survive,” he said. While other nursing homes have been closing, Waveny has added 200 jobs in the past two and a half years to a staff that now

totals more than 500 employees, Piper said. “I feel privileged to be a part of an organization where you see all these cuts and layoffs being made we are giving our staff raises,” Sinatra said. “We know and recognize our staff is at the heart of what we do.”

Bridgeport Department on Aging helps 750 seniors

he City of Bridgeport Department on Aging’s services help nurture 750 senior citizens through myriad opportunities for engagement and activity. The department and its Senior Centers’ mission “is to make certain all Bridgeport

seniors will be able to reach their full potential, providing opportunities for socialization, information and referrals by assuring they can utilize available nutrition, social services, health and transportation.” The department also provides a food pantry for the seniors it services.

The city Senior Centers — Eisenhower, Black Rock, North End Bethany and East Side — serve a population of seniors age 55 and up. Programs and activities include: nutrition, computers, chair yoga and exercise, ceramics, bingo, line dancing, cards, domi-

nos, visual entertainment, pinochle, ballroom dancing, needle crafts and billiards. The department also offers presentations on health and wellness and helps with transportation, rent rebates, social services and referrals. — Bill Fallon

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BY JENNIFER WERELY

A full continuum of eldercare to anticipate every need.

The aging brain: Navigating the gray zone A NEUROLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE

As needs and preferences change, we’ll have the solution. At Waveny LifeCare Network, person-centered care is at the heart of our mission. Like a river, our comprehensive continuum of programs, services and residential options flows fluidly to benefit those we serve. We welcome older adults from all areas. To find out more or arrange for a tour of our award-winning New Canaan campus, call us at 203.594.5331 or visit us online at waveny.org.

Where Main Street is also Memory Lane.

The Village at Waveny provides a therapeutic approach to caring for memory impaired seniors. The familiar, comforting environment of small town Main Street is a site for interaction among our Assisted Living residents, Adult Day Program participants, volunteers, staff, family and friends. The Village is located in New Canaan, Connecticut, where seniors from all areas are welcome. Discover more about everything we have to offer by calling 203.594.5331 or visiting waveny.org.

The expertise of a full healthcare system that makes house calls.

Waveny Home Healthcare & Waveny at Home offer a

range of licensed and certified professional therapies and services delivered right to your door. If you live in lower Fairfield County, we can provide you with the very best in physical, occupational, speech and cognitive therapies as well as skilled nursing care, home health assistance, companion care and homemaker services. It’s compassionate personal care with no need to travel.

Learn how Waveny’s expertise and trusted care will come to you by calling 203.594.5249 or visiting waveny.org.

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he line between neurological changes can assess if my treatment plan is effective. Neurological conditions associated with related to normal aging and what constitutes a degenerative neurological aging include memory changes such as dementia, movement disorders condition grays, creating such as Parkinson’s disease, a zone of uncertainty. stroke, headache, seizures, The goal, as a neurologist, pain syndromes, spinal issues is to make this distinction black and nerve and muscle disease. and white, eliminating the gray Each of these conditions has zone. This can be challengassociated treatment options ing, and generally the impact designed to optimize overall weighs heavily on the family functionality. The nature in as well as the patient. What are which each condition affects normal changes associated a person’s ability to perceive with aging and when should Neurologist Jennifer Werely or interact with their environsymptoms prompt a neurologiment is variable. The burden cal evaluation? Mr B. was a 73-year-old account execu- often falls on family to provide support. What is “normal aging” when it comes tive who shuffled into the exam room and sat down, slouched in a chair. His face stared to brain function? It would be considered blankly and he was reluctant to engage in normal to have a mild decline in the ability conversation. I asked him to tell me about to learn new things or retrieve information. himself, where he was from, his upbringing Although attention, learning and memory and his family to better understand his expe- may be slower than younger counterparts, rience. This brought vigor into his slouched tasks should still be completed given adeposture and vitality into his expressionless quate time. Vocabulary and verbal knowlface. Listening to his story helped me under- edge may actually improve with age. It is not entirely clear why some people stand his journey. His wife filled in the gaps and clarified their concerns for which he develop cognitive problems with age and lacked insight. He needed her there for sup- others remain “sharp,” but it is likely a combination of genetics, environment and lifeport; I needed her there for guidance. After a comprehensive history was style. The Advanced Cognitive Training for obtained, we proceeded to the neurological Independent and Vital Elderly, or ACTION, examination. This was the turning point. study, funded by the National Institutes of The exam allowed me to identify objective Health demonstrated early cognitive trainabnormalities guiding us out of the gray ing could provide a lasting benefit over time, zone – why his walking had slowed, he had specifically in the domains of thinking and fallen frequently and had difficulty eating learning. As Mr. B left my office, I wondered what with a spoon due to his tremor. He began understanding his family’s concerns and we part of our conversation would resonate. discussed options available to ease his symp- Was it the diagnosis, the treatment plan? Or toms, give him back some independence and would he forget altogether our discussion about Parkinson’s disease and the implicarekindle the confidence he once knew. The gray zone of uncertainty — is it nor- tions on his future? Once a physician makes mal aging or is it the disease process? — is a frightening diagnosis, a “brain barrier” commonly where the family lives. It is a scary often goes up to avoid the emotional turmoil place in which one can both fear the worst that may potentially ensue. My job is to break and hope for the best, where one vacillates down that barrier and ease any burden the between thinking something is normal for patient and family carries, guiding them out aging versus having an undiagnosed under- of the gray zone. lying medical condition. Dr. Jennifer Werely is associate mediOften patients lack insight into their disease, but families generally sense when cal director at the New England Institute for something is just “not right.” It is a fam- Neurolo�y and Headache in Stamford, a pracily member who often alerts me to subtle tice dedicated to patient-centered care and clinichanges in their loved one’s cognition or cal research. She can be reached at jen@neinh. behavior. Likewise, it is the family who often com. For more information, visit NEINH.com.

BY ANTHONY J. ENEA

Is America prepared for an Alzheimer’s crisis?

aving spent approximately the last 30 years representing seniors and their families with a myriad of legal and familial issues impacting them as they age, I have unfortunately seen first hand the havoc created by a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. What has become most apparent is that more and more individuals are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia related illness such as Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia. Sadly, I have also recently observed Anthony Enea an increase in number of Alzheimer’s diagnoses at ages earlier than one would normally expect. In recent years I have counseled a number of families where an Alzheimer’s diagnosis was made of an individual in their 60s and two families where the diagnosis was made in their 50s and 40s; a truly frightening prospect.

The Alzheimer’s Association, in its most recent projections, estimated that there are presently 5.3 million individuals diagnosed with the disease. They have also projected that, by 2050, the number will grow to 13.8 million. That is a staggering number. The Alzheimer’s Association is also predicting that the costs associated with increased diagnoses to be $1.1 trillion yearly, mostly to Medicare and Medicaid. Robert Egge, the chief public policy officer of the Alzheimer’s Association, was recently quoted as stating, “Basically, it will bankrupt Medicare.” At all levels these projections are stunning. Clearly, as more individuals are diagnosed with the illnesses commonly associated with the aging process, irrespective of whether it impacts one mentally and/ or physically, it is inevitable that the cost of care on the Medicare and Medicaid pro-

grams will dramatically increase. As these costs increase, it is also more likely that the financial eligibility requirements for a program such as Medicaid will become more restrictive. Thus, as my Uncle Eddy likes to say, a person who is “maturing” (not “aging”) must take a proactive approach to planning for their future needs. This proactive approach often consists of a combination of the following actions: • Executing a durable power of attorney with broad powers, including, but not limited to, broad gifting powers. This will allow one’s family to handle all financial affairs in the event one no longer has the capacity to do so; • Executing an irrevocable trust, and funding the trust with one’s home and a portion of one’s (non-IRA/retirement) liquid assets to shelter said assets from the cost of long term care; • Considering the purchase of long-term care insurance; • Executing Advance Directives such as a Health Care Proxy and HIPPA form wherein

you can appoint those to make medical decisions for you and have access to your medical records if you are no longer able to do so; and • Executing and funding a Revocable Living Trust to allow continuity of management of ones assets in the event of incapacity. The revocable living trust will also help avoid probate upon your demise. All too often we are lulled into believing that addressing our mortality and the infirmities and illnesses associated with aging is something that can be pushed to the back burner. It is imperative, however, that the public be constantly educated and reminded of the benefits of advance planning. I strongly encourage all seniors to be proactive when it relates to planning for their long-term care. Attorney Anthony J. Enea is the managing member of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP, with of�ices in White Plains and Somers, N.Y.. He is a past chairman of the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law Section. He can be reached at 914-948-1500 or A.Enea@esslaw�irm.com.

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$14M federal grant for medical training

BRIDGEPORT’S HEALTH CARE ACADEMY RECEIVES A FIVE-YEAR BOOST

he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Bridgeport-based The WorkPlace a $14 million grant — $2.8 million per year for five years — to continue to grow its regional Health Care Academy. Since receiving its first grant in 2011, the academy has served more than 900 low-income and long-term unemployed participants. More than 450 have completed the training for a health care job and more than 80 percent of those graduates have secured training-related jobs. Another 1,500 will get training through the new grant. “Our good performance, our policy of continuous improvement and our embrace of innovation were major factors for our success with this competition,” WorkPlace officials said. The academy was created in conjunction with a Health and Human Services competitive grant program. Joseph Carbone, president and CEO of The WorkPlace, said the fight for initial funding was “the most intense competition I could recall.” He said had the original $5 million grant failed to materialize, the Health Care Academy would have ended in just a few days. “The health care sector of our economy has

consistently expanded even throughout the Great Recession,” Carbone said. “The Health Professions Opportunity Grant was established under the Affordable Healthcare Act of 2009. It enables us to outreach and serve our regional (temporary assistance to needy families) population, lower income individuals and our long-term unemployed for health care careers, not just jobs. “Our program is structured with progressing steps from entry level to higher wage and credentialed occupations in health care,” he said. “We expect to serve 1,500 folks during this period.” Carbone credited academy staff, regional hospitals, the state Department of Labor and Connecticut’s system of community colleges for helping with The WorkPlace’s mission. “Huge kudos for our congressional delegation. Sens. Blumenthal and Murphy, Congressmen Himes and DeLauro were unrelenting in their active support for our proposal,” he said. “Their collective stature in DC is nothing less than remarkable. “On to the task of changing lives, a truly awesome opportunity and we are ready for it,” he said. — Bill Fallon

Emergency room alternative gains steam

merican Family Care Urgent Care, a national chain of urgent care walk-in clinics, opens its seventh location in Connecticut Oct. 16, this one in Fairfield. The principal is Dr. Steven Heffer, a 15-year town resident. He is also the owner and medical director of AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care in Bridgeport, which opened March 2014. The AFC Urgent Care name, as in Fairfield, will replace the AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care name, as in Bridgeport and nationally, in the next year as part of a rebranding effort. AFC Urgent Care officials said the company’s locations provide a time-saving, cost-effective alternative to the hospital emergency room for many illnesses and injuries, plus “fast, convenient and affordable care for both non-life threatening medical emergencies and routine health needs.” Patients are seen by board-certified physicians and experienced staff on a walk-in basis. AFC Urgent care said most insurance plans apply. Self-payment is also an option. Services include X-rays, lab tests, pre-employment physicals, Department of Transportation physicals, drug screening, sports and school physicals, vaccinations and travel medicine. Hours are

slated for seven days per week. Heffer was recognized in May with the “Doctors of Distinction” Community Service Award from the Fairfield County Business Journal. He is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with more than 20 years experience in emergency medical care. After more than a decade as an emergency room physician at Greenwich Hospital, Heffer opened his first AFC center in March 2014. The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce later named the business its 2014 Business in Bloom Award winner. “Our goal at AFC Urgent Care in Fairfield is to provide our patients with fast, effective medical treatment and advanced medical services,” Heffer said. “Their care and well-being are the primary focus of our mission. We are committed to setting a new standard in urgent care, expanding access to quality medical services and becoming a trusted health resource for the Fairfield community.” Established centers are known as AFC Doctors Express Urgent Care; Fairfield is one of the first clinics opening as AFC Urgent Care. Over the next two years, more than 140 Doctors Express locations in the U.S. will be renamed AFC Urgent Care. — Bill Fallon

BY MARY K. SPENGLER

Debunking hospice myths

hile more than 1.5 million Americans die each year in hospice care, accounting for nearly 60 percent of all deaths in the U.S., according to the most recent data, many other Americans eligible for these services did not elect them because of the stigma, fears, and misinformation linked to the end-of-life care. Conversely, hospices nationwide report consistently that patients and families wish they elected hospice sooner. To help make an informed decision about end-of-life care, here is a list of hospice myths debunked and dispelled. MYTH: Hospice is a place. REALITY: Hospice care usually takes place in the comfort of an individual’s home, but can be provided in any environment in which a person lives, including a nursing home or assisted living facility. MYTH: Hospice is only for cancer patients. REALITY: More than 50 percent of hospice patients nationwide have a diagnosis other than cancer. Hospice cares for people with any serious or life-limiting illness, including: heart disease, cancer, Lou Gehrig’s disease, cirrhosis, emphysema, kidney disease, AIDS and Alzheimer’s disease, among others. MYTH: Hospice is just for the patient. REALITY: Hospice focuses on comfort, dignity and emotional support of the patient as well as family members and caregivers. MYTH: Once you choose hospice care, there’s no turning back to traditional medical treatment. REALITY: Patients are free to leave a hospice program at any time for any reason without penalty. If a patient’s condition improves or the disease goes into remission, he or she can be discharged from hospice and return to aggressive, curative measures. If a discharged patient wants to return to hospice care, Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance companies and heath management organizations (HMOs) will allow readmission if he or she meets the medical eligibility criteria. MYTH: If you choose hospice care, you won’t get other medical care and can no longer receive care from a primary care physician. REALITY: While the hospice team will provide all aspects of care for the illness that qualifies you for hospice services, you are still free to seek treatment for unrelated illnesses or conditions. For example, if you are receiving hospice care for heart disease, you can still get treatment for a broken bone. Hospice also works closely with your

primary physician and considers the continuation of the patient-physician relationship to be the highest priority. MYTH: After six months, patients are no longer eligible to receive hospice care through Medicare and other insurances. REALITY: According to the Medicare hospice program, services may be provided to terminally ill Medicare beneficiaries with a life expectancy of six months or less. However, if the patient lives beyond the initial six months, Medicare, Medicaid, and many other private and commercial insurances will continue to cover hospice services as long as the patient meets hospice criteria of having a terminal prognosis and is recertified with a limited life expectancy of six months or less by the hospice medical director. MYTH: All hospices are the same. REALITY: All licensed hospice programs must provide certain services, but the range of support services and programs may differ. Like other medical care providers, the business models differ. Additionally, hospice programs and operating styles may vary from state-to-state depending on laws and regulations, and some programs are not-for-profit and some hospices are forprofit. MYTH: To be eligible for hospice care, a patient must already be bedridden. REALITY: Hospice care is appropriate at the time of the terminal prognosis, regardless of the patient’s physical condition. Many of the patients served through hospice continue to lead productive and rewarding lives. MYTH: Hospice care is expensive. REALITY: Most people over 65 years of age may have Medicare insurance. Medicare is not the only insurance that provides coverage for hospice care. Medicare covers hospice services and there is little out of pocket expense. However, most private plans, HMOs and other health care organizations include hospice care as a benefit. Additionally, through community contributions, memorial donations, and foundation gifts, many hospice programs are able to provide patients who lack insurance with free services. Other programs charge patients in accordance with their ability to pay. Mary K. Spengler is executive director of Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester in White Plains, which provides end-of-life care to people with any life-limiting illness who reside in Westchester County. She can be reached at 914-682-1484.

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The Warehouse at FTC: A Community Effort Well, we did it. The Warehouse at FTC is now open for business! We sold out our first show – Rusted Root – on Sept. 17 and we have 18 more concerts and events already scheduled through the end of the year. When I say “we” did it, I don’t mean just the FTC team; I am talking about the entire community. More than 700 individuals and companies stepped up with financial support. Our Board members gave generously and they also rolled up their sleeves and worked long and hard, cheering us on every step of the way. Our work force included a small army of volunteers and on any give day you could see several of them hard at work, committed to getting this project completed in record time. This has been a labor of love from start to finish. Thanks to the support of our elected officials from both sides of the aisle, the State of Connecticut also stepped up with $450,000 in public funding. Our architect, building contractor and several of the subcontractors donated their time, expertise and, often, even the very materials needed to get the venue built. No matter how early we got started in the morning or how late we stayed at night, there were always volunteers on the job working alongside us. I can’t name everyone individually who turned out with such a show of support; there’s simply not enough room in this article. This was a project with roots so deeply imbedded in the community that it reminded me of an old-fashioned barn raising where all of the neighbors turned out ready to work and determined to get the job done. To cap it all oﬀ, the feedback has been immensely positive from virtually every person who has seen and experienced the space. Everyone has clearly taken a lot of pride in getting this wonderful space up and running and I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support. The Warehouse at FTC – brought to you our incredible community. Amazing. John Reid, producing artistic director Fairfield Theatre Company Member, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

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

FCBUZZ

Arts & Culture of Fairfield County

‘Art-Meets-Life’ in Stamford’s South End The Loft Artists Association (LAA) celebrates another event-filled year of “art-meets-life” in the South End with “Open Studios 2015” at 575 Pacific St. in Stamford on Friday evening, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18. Food trucks will be outside, on site, for the convenience of visitors. This annual weekend-long exhibition highlights the LAA’s pioneering activities in this burgeoning area of Stamford, bringing art, culture, and interactive collaboration, not only to an ever-growing South End population, but to the entire community. This open studio event is a chance to view the work of over 40 awardwinning artists in one location. The Loft Artists pioneered the South End of Stamford, setting up an artist colony in the former Yale & Towne Factory, now the home of contemporary apartments. They produced happenings, performances, tours and lectures that at-

tracted thousands of people from the tristate area. They held workshops, gave demonstrations and opened their doors, inviting the community to see the creative process first hand. Now, 38 years later, they continue their great outreach tradition and invite the public to what has become known as one of Stamford’s greatest art experiences: The Loft Artists Association is a nonprofit dedicated to building connections within Fairfield County’s visual arts community and introducing the general public to artists and their work. Their grassroots events attract thousands of visitors. Admission and parking are free. Handicapped access is available on Saturday and Sunday. For directions and more information visit loftartists. com or call 203-247-2027.

Hidden In Plain Sight: A Living History Tour The 2015 Norwalk Preservation Trust (NPT) Living History Tour, “Hidden in Plain Sight,” is Oct. 18. The tour will provide an in-depth look at some of the notable Norwalk buildings and neighborhoods that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation and is administered by the National Park Service as part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private eﬀorts to protect America’s historic and archeological resources. Reenactors in period costumes will bring history to life and provide information about Norwalk in the historic eras represented by each building. NPT’s president and architectural historian, Tod Bryant, will be on the bus to guide the tour and to comment on our architectural heritage. The tour will begin at the National Register-listed Gallaher Mansion in Cranbury Park. Other scheduled visits include the 1724 Jacob St. John House in Silvermine, the Wall Street Theater (1915), and a 1960s house in Village Creek, plus more buildings will

be added. The tour will end back at the Gallaher Mansion and a reception and award ceremony will follow. For tickets and further information, please visit norwalkpreservation.org.

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS-FILED Stella’s Pizza Restaurant, Stratford. Filed by Bernblunt + Greenberg, New Haven. $3,000 in favor of Minore’s Meats Inc. Property: 900 Silver Lane, Unit 4, Stratford. Filed Sept. 22. The Saxonwood Group LLC, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Sabato P. Fiano, Bridgeport. $55,000 in favor of Miry 1876 Associates LLC. Property: 57 Saxonwood Road, Fairfield. Filed Sept. 15.

ATTACHMENTS RELEASED Sezgin, Ilitli, et al., Stratford. Released by Steven J. Leo. $262,000 in favor of Kadis Catalbasagolu. Property: 13 Lewis Burritt, Stratford. Filed Sept. 22.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL 201 Broad Street Corp., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an office renovation in an existing commercial space at 201 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Bismark Construction, Milford, contractor for Bridgeport Hospital. Add a podium to the basement of an existing commercial space at 267 Grant St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $44,000. Filed Sept. 21. Blackwell Construction LLC, contractor for High Ridge Office Park LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at Turn of River Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $172,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25.

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BLT Management LLC, contractor for 695 East Main Stamford LLC. Add temporary leasing signage to an existing commercial space at 695 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $400. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. BLT Management LLC, contractor for Elmcroft Stamford LLC. Reduce an existing commercial space to core at 126 Elmcroft Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Coady Construction Corp of NY, contractor for John M. Mackno. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 3449 Post Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $277,983. Filed Sept. 21. Collins Plaza West LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Reduce an existing commercial space to core at 2001 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Construction Maintenance Plus Inc., contractor for Ferguson Library. Relocate the HVAC unit to the roof of a library at 96 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Cross, Ed, Bridgeport, contractor for Brooklawn SDA Church. Extend the kitchen in an existing commercial space at 250 Brooklawn Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Sept. 22. DeCrensenzo, Philip, contractor for Mead School for Human Development Inc. Demolish an accessory building on school property at 1093 Riverbank Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Elm Street Corp., contractor for Taco Bell. Perform interior and exterior alterations to an existing commercial space at 751 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Empire Telecom, contractor for 2150 Black Rock Turnpike. Replace the equipment on the roof of an existing commercial space at 2150 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $27,000. Filed Sept. 21. G Pic & Sons Construction Co., contractor for 1876 Bronson Road. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1876 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed Sept. 25. Greek Orthodox Church of Archangels, contractor for self. Install temporary tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a baby shower at 1527 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25.

HD Main Ave LP, Fairfield, contractor for self. Install a walk-in humidor in an existing commercial space at 380 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed Sept. 22. Henry & Gerety, Fairfield, contractor for St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 2660 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Sept. 22. Innovative Cleaning, Bridgeport, contractor for St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Add a partition wall to an existing commercial space at 2936 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Sept. 21. Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Repair fire damage to an existing commercial space at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Lanese Construction Inc., contractor for Fairfield Beach Club Inc. Remove and replace a boathouse at 41 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $135,000. Filed Sept. 23. Legacy Stamford LLC. Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new building for retail space at 898 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Magee Avenue LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Put up an awning at an existing commercial space at 46 Magee Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Marty’s Sign Design, contractor for 50 Sanford LLC. Add a new wall sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 50 Sanford St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Sept. 15. Merritt Contractors, Bridgeport, contractor for Discovery Museum. Repair the concrete walls at an existing commercial space at 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $33,000. Filed Sept. 22. Murphy Investment Co Inc., contractor for self. Remove an existing walk-in space and install a new kitchen and shed roof at 93 Franklin St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Parkway Assembly of God, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a rear deck and a ceiling to a church at 525 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Paul Delco Builders LLC, contractor for 6K LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 719 Villa Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Sept. 25. Pimpinella Construction Co Inc., contractor for Policastro Realty LLC. Construct an addition to an existing commercial space and perform interior alterations to create two new retail stores at 59-67 Crescent St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $750,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Pyramid Construction, contractor for Heritage Square LLC. Remodel an existing commercial space at 1700 Post Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed Sept. 21. Raymond, Virginia, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 493 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Sept. 24. Rick’s Main Roofing Ltd., Norwalk, contractor for BKP Market Street LLC. Cover an exposed ceiling with spray foam insulation in an existing commercial space at 500 Pacific St., Unit Y11, Stamford. Estimated cost: $65,800. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Sign A Rama, contractor for One Sasco Hill LLC. Add a new wall sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 1 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,770. Filed Sept. 17. Smith & Lamountain Brothers, contractor for Cumberland Farms Inc. Replace the gas canopy at an existing commercial space at 3617 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $34,500. Filed Sept. 16. Stafford Higgins Inc., Norwalk, contractor for self. Change use of ownership of an existing commercial space at 25 Van Zant St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Sept. 24. Stamford Signs, Stamford, contractor for Turnpike Shopping Center LLC. Add a new wall sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 1901 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,200. Filed Sept. 22. Viewpoint Signs & Awning, contractor for 500 Kings LLC. Add a new wall sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 500 Kings Highway, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,900. Filed Sept. 18. WC Venture 75 Tresser LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 75 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $39,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25.

RESIDENTIAL A Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, contractor for Mark Wilson. Install an exterior window in a condominium unit at 137 Washington St., Unit A301, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,200. Filed Sept. 21. Action Construction, contractor for Yaduadan Gadtaula, et al. Remodel the family room and master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 105 Ridgecrest Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. AMICI Power Solution LLC, contractor for George E. Tomassy III, et al. Install a generator in an existing single-family residence at 491 Westover Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Anthony & Sylvan Pools Corp., contractor for Andrea Valero, et al. Install an in-ground pool in an existing single-family residence at 5 Verplank Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $55,870. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Anthony O’Neill LLC, Wilton, contractor for Katherine McSporran. Extend the garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 104 E. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Sept. 22. Astrum Solar Inc., contractor for Andrew Bramante. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 11 Westwood Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $23,030. Filed Sept. 21. Astrum Solar Inc., contractor for Keith J. Butler, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 340 Pansy Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $32,941. Filed Sept. 21. Astrum Solar Inc., contractor for Laura M. Whitman. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 655 Warner Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $34,743. Filed Sept. 17.

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Aylward, Paul, Norwalk, contractor for Brendan Gerster and Molly Gerster. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 7 Parkway Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $18,300. Filed Sept. 22. Berisha, Pali, Stamford, contractor for Andrew Spitzer. Add a basement with a full bathroom, wet bar and rear deck to an existing single-family residence at 33 Huckleberry Drive South, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $115,000. Filed Sept. 23. Bert Falsetti’s Home Improvement, contractor for Gail Selover. Replace the rear deck at an existing single-family residence at 187 Grandview Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $23,600. Filed Sept. 23.

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HOSPITAL’S TEDDY BEAR CLINIC DRAWS QUITE A CROWD

This furry animal underwent surgery at the Teddy Bear Clinic.

More than 1,700 children and parents partook in Greenwich Hospital’s 17th annual Teddy Bear Clinic, Sat., Oct. 4. Youngsters from Fairfield and Westchester counties brought their Teddy bears and stuffed toys to be treated by physicians, nurses and other health professionals at the outdoor mini-hospital

under tents. A record 600 children ranging from infants to pre-teens attended. Nearly 30 hospital departments were represented, including emergency, maternity, pediatrics, respiratory services, surgery, pharmacy, cancer prevention, orthopedics, cardiology and more.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING 23RD HALLOWEEN ON THE GREEN; TOOTH FAIRY TO DROP IN

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO HEAR FROM STAMFORD The Connecticut Public Transportation Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., at the Western Connecticut Council of Governments conference room on the third floor of Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford. This is the last of four hearings the commission will hold statewide to gather testimony from the public, transportation providers, public of-

ficials and other entities concerning the operation of public transportation services. The commission is using the testimony received at this public hearing as well as other hearings conducted across the state to prepare recommendations for its annual report to the governor, the commissioner of transportation and the transportation committee of the general assembly.

The 23rd annual Halloween on the Green is Oct. 31, 2-4 p.m. at the CityCenter Danbury Green at Ives Street. Goodie bags are being provided to the first 500 costumed children and prizes for the most original, scariest, cutest and funniest costumes will be awarded after a parade at 3:30 p.m. Entertainment includes the Tooth Fairy, courtesy of Dental Associates of Connecticut, music by Summit Entertainment and a Danbury children’s movie and the Traditional Children’s Games presented by the Portuguese Cultural Society. A “Guess the Weight and Win a Pumpkin” contest is also being featured, in addition to a free photo booth sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank. For more information, visit citycenterdanbury.com.

BLACK NAMED AS VICE PRESIDENT Stamford’s Revolution Lighting Technologies, an LED lighting technology company, appointed Jay Black as vice president of development and communications. Black joins Revolution Lighting after hold-

ing the title of director of sustainability at SL Green Realty Corp. Black’s responsibilities include overseeing internal and external communications, marketing strategies, public relations and brand awareness.

Halloween on the Green.

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NUSBAUM AND PARRINO RECOGNIZED

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FIRST COUNTY BANK DONATES $20K

OCT. 14

SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Weston Library are presenting a complimentary smallbusiness workshop, titled “Learn About the Basics of Trademark Law,” 6-8 p.m., Weston Library, 56 Norfield Road, Weston. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. To register, visit scorenorwalk.org/ workshops. From left, Thomas Parrino and Edward Nusbaum.

Edward Nusbaum and Thomas Parrino of Westport-based family law firm Nusbaum & Parrino PC have been selected by their peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers

in America 2016” in the area of family law. This year marks 20 consecutive years for Nusbaum to be included and 10 consecutive years for Parrino.

MURTHA CULLINA LLP ADDS SEVEN Mutha Cullina LLP, an accounting firm with an office in Stamford, added seven attorneys to its team. The firm’s new members include: Bruce L. McDermott as a partner in the regulatory department; Ryan M. Suerth as an insurance recovery litigation attorney representing large business policyholders, including real estate developers and general contrac-

tors; Proloy K. Das as counsel in addition to chairman of the firm’s appellate practice group; Emily G. Brown as an associate from Employee Benefits in Boston; Sarah M. Gruber as an associate from Litigation in Hartford; Daniel J. Kagan as an associate from Health Care in New Haven; and Spencer A Stone as an associate from Real Estate in Hartford.

MACGILPIN APPOINTED AS NEW DIRECTOR Greenwich Education Group (GEG) appointed Andrea MacGilpin as the new director of its Stamford-based LINKS Academy One-to-One Learning, an individualized academic program for students who are seeking to accelerate their learning or are unable to attend traditional school. Prior to joining GEG, MacGilpin served as the clinical director for 3LPlace Life College, a residential transition program for young adults with developmental disabilities in Somerville, Mass. She also helped to develop the transition program at Rebecca School

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in New York City, which offers therapeutic support to students with special needs, ages 14 to 21 years old.

MATTEI JOINS KOSKOFF, KOSKOFF & BIEDER Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, a law firm with locations in Bridgeport and New Haven, has hired Chris Mattei of the U.S. attorney’s office. Mattei is currently serving as chief of the financial fraud and public corruption unit of the U.S. attorney’s office for the district of Connecticut and direc-

tor of its public corruption task force. In this position, Mattei oversees all white-collar, federal criminal investigations and prosecutions in the state of Connecticut. Mattei holds his J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law. He is joining the law firm this month.

OCT. 15

From left: Rick Zaremski, senior vice president, commercial banking, First County Bank; Karen M. Kelly, senior vice president, chief marketing officer, First County Bank and vice president, First County Bank Foundation; and David Metzgar, senior vice presi-

dent, First County Advisors, present a $20,000 grant from First County Bank Foundation to Mill River Collaborative, represented by Milton Puryear, executive director, and Arthur Selkowitz, chairman, board of directors.

CRAIG’S FINE JEWELRY CELEBRATES 65 YEARS Craig’s Fine Jewelry is celebrating 65 years on Main Street in Ridgefield, Friday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with food, drink and specialty trunk shows from five top designers. The designers are displaying specialty pieces and offering discounts during the anniversary party. Craig’s Fine Jewelry opened its doors in 1950

and is one of the oldest businesses on Main Street in Ridgefield. The business has been owned by three generations of the Craig family with Bill Craig, current president and owner, following the footsteps of his grandmother Helen and parents, Norman and Elsie Craig.

TESEI SPEAKS AT ‘STATE OF THE TOWN’ Greenwich Chamber of Commerce sponsored its annual “State of the Town Luncheon,” Monday, Oct. 5 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich. The event allowed Peter Tesei, first selectman, to share his vision for Greenwich with more than 180 attendees. The questionand-answer period covered subjects, including health care cuts, employment, overcrowding of town beaches and Eversource substation concerns. (Eversource, formerly CL&P, seeks to build a

Women’s Business Development Council is featuring three workshops: “Doing Business with the Federal Government,” “Doing Business with the State of Connecticut” and “Doing Business as a Certified Woman-Owned Business,” 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., University of Bridgeport, Stamford branch, 5 Riverbend Drive, Stamford. For more information, visit ctwbdc.org. Sandra Morgan Interiors & SM Home Art Gallery & Boutique is hosting a Gala Wine Reception to meet artists, 5:30-8 p.m., 70 Arch St., Greenwich. New artists include Dana Goodfellow, Katherine Evans and Paul Favello. For more information, visit sandramorganinteriors.com.

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new substation at 290 Railroad Ave., Greenwich, and run a transmission line 2.3 miles underground to it from its substation in Cos Cob.) The first

selectman heralded 2015 as a banner year of success for the town, which he characterized as strong and vibrant.

$35K IN GRANTS AWARDED BY DECD Norwalk’s The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, a nonprofit supporting Fairfield County, announced that $35,000 in grants from the State of Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Office of the Arts has been awarded to eight recipients who work in the coastal region of Fairfield County. The Connecticut Office of the Art’s Regional Initiative Grant (REGI), in partnership with the nine Designated Regional Service Organizations (DRSOs), is the distributer of this season’s grants. There are nine DRSOs that form a statewide network

designed to support the creative economy and to provide arts and cultural leadership at a regional level. The REGI grant awardees include: BackCountry Jazz of Greenwich, with a project serving the Bridgeport Public Schools; Trumbull’s Connecticut Chamber Choir; Bridgeport’s James S. Curiale School; Greenwich Alliance for Education of Greenwich; Jay Misencik of Bridgeport; JIB Productions of Westport; The Kennedy Center’s Maggie Daly Arts Co-op of Bridgeport; and Stratford Academy PTSA of Stratford.

The Fall Harvest Farm Dinner at The Landing, a celebration of local food with Mike’s Organic Delivery, is 6:30 p.m. for cocktails/hors d’oeuvres and 7:30 p.m. for dinner. For more information, call 203-658-8896 or visit davidscatering.com. Johnny Peers and his personality-plus canines return to The Ridgefield Playhouse, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more information, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

OCT. 17-18 The fourth annual Stamford Hospital Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2015 is returning to Chelsea Piers Connecticut, Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1 Blachley Road, Stamford. The public is asked to bring nonperishable foods for donation.

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FACTS Kerigan’s Roofing Inc., contractor for Jonathan Van Ryzin. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 381 Church Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,400. Filed Sept. 21.

Mariani, Carolyn, Newtown, contractor for Terri Leopold. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 10 Morehouse Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $62,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Kraft, Matthew, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence for a new layout at 13 Elton Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Marin, Eulices, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a storage shed to the rear of an existing single-family residence at 22 South St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Lazarte, Ricardo M., contractor for Robert Radomski. Construct a new single-family dwelling at 21 Cove View Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Lee, Jennifer and Richard Lee, Fairfield, contractor for self. Convert a full bathroom into a half bathroom at 215 Casmir Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Sept. 16. Limperopulos, Jane and William Limperopulos, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a one-story garage addition to the property of an existing single-family residence at 1027 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Sept. 14. Lombardi, Kenneth C., contractor for Eli D. Kathein and Marietta Kathein. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 78 Rockland Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,300. Filed Sept. 15. Lombardi, Kenneth C., contractor for Annette McCabe. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 32 Newton St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 15.

McLevy Builders Inc., contractor for Kenneth Brachfeld, et al. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 443 Lalley Blvd., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Sept. 25. Messeuer, Fernando, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Replace the stairs in an existing single-family residence at 146 George St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Sept. 21. Meyer, Sarah J., Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a second story to the garage of an existing single-family residence at 219 Adley Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $135,000. Filed Sept. 16. Mg Andre Group LLC, contractor for Kenneth Brachfeld, et al. Pour the foundation for a new two and onehalf story single-family residence with a three-car garage below at 443 Lalley Blvd., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $672,100. Filed Sept. 25. Michel, Tony, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair fire damage to an existing single-family residence at 590 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Sept. 21.

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Moorer, Mary, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 680 Ogden St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Sept. 21. Munday, Shawn and Pilar Munday, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a first-floor bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 143 Castle Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 23. Munson, Judith F., Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen to a basement in an existing single-family residence at 653 Cascade Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Sept. 24. Murphy, Mary and Daniel W. Murphy, Fairfield, contractor for self. Build a wall in the garage and a closet in the bathroom of an existing single-family residence at 2363 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Sept. 23. Murray, Jan A., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Install a generator in an existing single-family residence at 9 Saddle Rock Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Neak, Sarom, Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the office and bedroom in the basement of an existing singlefamily residence at 23 Ward Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Sept. 14. Nebauer, Mary E., Fairfield, contractor for self. Replace five windows in an existing single-family residence at 118 Southport Woodside, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,223. Filed Sept. 22. Nelson, Nick, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Remove the kitchen from the third floor of an existing single-family residence at 49-51 Center St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Sept. 22.

FIGURES Palmer, Andrew, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations on an existing single-family residence at 296-298 Linwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Sept. 21. Parker White Development LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new house at 15 Meadowpark Avenue West, Stamford. Estimated cost: $566,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Patscot, Linda S. and Mark A. Buck, Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish a portion of an attic in an existing single-family residence at 17 Old Dam Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Sept. 18. Payne, Pamela and Simeon Payne, Norwalk, contractor for self. Enclose the existing garage storage space and create a home-office space in an existing single-family residence at 7 Old Mill Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Sept. 25. Pease, Howard N., Stamford, contractor for self. Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 41 Urban St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Perez, Jose, Danbury, contractor for Eusebio. Install a one-bay window in an existing single-family residence at 73 Walter Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Sept. 21. Pine Creek Associates Inc., contractor for Thomas C. Wrabel and Janet L. Wrabel. Remodel the kitchen and three bathrooms in an existing single-family residence and install new windows, siding and a roof at 205 Lockwood Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Prime - Tech Construction LLC, contractor for Brett Schweber, et al. Add a two-car garage, mudroom, bathroom and laundry room to an existing single-family residence at 25 Foxwood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Pro-Star Builders LLC, contractor for Terri Beth Vreeland. Remodel the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 3953 Park Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Sept. 18. Prutting & Co., New Canaan, contractor for Lee Baldwin, et al. Repair water damage to a pool house at 1316 Pequot Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Sept. 14. Putnam Kitchens Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Margaret Adams. Remodel an existing kitchen and finish a basement for a playroom at 67 Fawn Ridge Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,252. Filed Sept. 21. R F K Development LLC, contractor for Ryan Wagner and Jennifer Wagner. Add one story to a garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 348 Fairland Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Sept. 16. R I Pools Inc., contractor for Albert Winslow. Add an in-ground pool to the property of an existing single-family residence at 355 Hill Farm Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Sept. 15. Ramirez, William, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Replace the front steps on an existing single-family residence at 333 Exeter St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,900. Filed Sept. 22.

Rings End Inc., Darien, contractor for Elizabeth W. Sheppard. Install new windows in the family room of an existing single-family residence at 71 Spruce St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $8,903. Filed Sept. 22. Roof Diagnostics Solar and Electric, contractor for Matthew J. Donofrio Jr. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 1159 Hulls Farm Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Sept. 24. RPM Homes LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 21 Arbor Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 22. RPM Homes LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform renovations to an existing single-family residence at 6 Birchside Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Sept. 22. Ryan, Sheila, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the existing bathroom and enlarge the closet in an existing single-family residence at 481 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 22. S & G Capital LLC, North Haven, contractor for Oldrin. Remodel a kitchen in an existing single-family residence and replace the windows at 34 Range Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Sept. 25. Salem Ridge Construction Inc., Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a one-story addition to an existing single-family residence to a bedroom and bathroom addition at 381 Winnepoge Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $67,000. Filed Sept. 17.

Posigen, Bridgeport, contractor for James Burns. Perform structural reinforcements on the roof to add solar panels at 393 Platt St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,600. Filed Sept. 25.

Raposo, Daniel, Wilton, contractor for 210 Richards Ave LLC. Perform a fit-out in a two-story single-family residence at 210 Richard Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Samafdzja, Carla and Slavis Samafdzja, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perfom a fit-out on a new two and one-half story single-family residence with five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a finished basement at 4 Grey Hollow Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Posigen, Bridgeport, contractor for Valene Jefferson. Add roof rafters to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 496 Dexter St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,600. Filed Sept. 24.

Rausch, Devon, Norwalk, contractor for self. Convert an entry room to a kitchen and dining room and remove the basement kitchen at 498 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Scarlett, Wendy and Christopher Scarlett, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a half bathroom to the second floor of an existing single-family residence at 12 Leuvine St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Nixon, Kenneth, contractor for Mary B. Horvath. Add a screen porch to the rear of an existing single-family residence at 605 Stillson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Poster, Yovonne M. and Donald A. Poster, Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 62 Round Hill Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Ravis, Michael G., contractor for Andrew Deutsche and Elizabeth Deutsche. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 119 Bayberry Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Sept. 23.

Sears, Longwood, Fla., contractor for Elizabeth Mallick. Replace the window in an existing single-family residence at 110 Hickory St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,900. Filed Sept. 21.

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Obert, Raymond C., Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence for storage at 1245 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Sept. 17.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Robert T. Merchant Jr. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 51 Fieldcrest Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed Sept. 18.

Reflip LLC, Fairfield, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new two and one-half story single-family residence at 219 Lovers Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Sept. 24.

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Orax Corp., Stamford, contractor for Robert Klafner. Renovate the kitchen in a condominium unit at 1 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 7B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Henry H. Faulkner and Shirley Faulkner. Replace the bay windows in an existing single-family residence at 74 Alvin St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,270. Filed Sept. 18.

Renovations Unlimited, Oxford, contractor for Ann Marie Samperi. Rebuild the front and rear porches on an existing single-family residence at 334 Thorme St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,100. Filed Sept. 23.

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Nicorta, Claire K. and Dennis P. Nicorta, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add two stories to an existing singlefamily residence and add a three-car garage with a mudroom and open porch at 1135 Mine Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Sept. 14.

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Shukovsky, Edward, Stamford, contractor for self. Add an interior residential elevator to an existing single-family residence at 10 Top Gallant Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Sinvillin, Chantal, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform an exterior renovation on an existing singlefamily residence to enclose the rear entrance at 33-35 Louisiana Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Sept. 25.

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FACTS Vanveen, Edward, contractor for Max D. Howard, et al. Renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence and demolish a wall and floor coverings at 57 Duke Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Verjean, Christopher K., Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel the cottage, kitchen and second-floor bathroom at 964 Congress St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 17. Vguna, Fausto, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Replace a window on an existing single-family residence at 116 Edna Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed Sept. 24. Vinylume Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Install new vinyl siding at an existing single-family residence at 64 Round Hill Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Vinylume Inc., Stamford, contractor for George R. Vesciglio, et al. Install new asphalt shingles on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 53 Laurel Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, contractor for Paul Defino. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 26 Webb Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,136. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, contractor for Lipi Hsieh. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 5 Palmer Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,580. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, contractor for Arthur A. Jensen and Helen M. Jensen. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 81 Sigwin Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,260. Filed Sept. 25. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, contractor for Gina Jeanty. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing singlefamily residence at 228 Lenox Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,939. Filed Sept. 25. Walesky, Donald C., contractor for Karen R. Wagner. Install a generator in an existing single-family residence at 416 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25. Zakhar’s Roofing & Siding, Norwalk, contractor for Silko Properties LLC. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 150 W. Cedar St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Sept. 22.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT 87 Post Road East Associates LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by Suzanne Dresser, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ury & Moskow LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they permitted snow to remain on the sidewalk. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052463-S. Filed Sept. 23. Arevelo Brothers Painting LLC and Aimca Mutual Insurance Co., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Gary R. Vincze, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Patrick K. Henry, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car driven by an employee of the defendants and owned by the defendants, causing damages. Additionally, the defendants were underinsured. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, Amica Mutual Insurance Co. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052406-S. Filed Sept. 22. Bridgeport Hospital and Advanced Radiology Consultants LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Carol A. Czernota and Edward Czernota, Bridgeport. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Silver, Golub & Teitell LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly warn one of the plaintiffs of her cancer that they found in a CT scan. As a result, the plaintiff allegedly suffered from highly late-stage lung cancer, which could have been treated at an earlier stage. Edward Czernota is allegedly suing for loss of consortium. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs as well as attorney’s fees, costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052492-S. Filed Sept. 24.

Esurance Insurance Co., et al., San Francisco, Calif. Filed by Nyasia Brown, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Trendowski & Allen PC, Centerbrook. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that she collided with an unknown motorist and suffered injury. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052431-S. Filed Sept. 22. FJS Enterprises, Stamford. Filed by The Hatch & Bailey Co., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCabe & Wilkstrom LLC, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for building materials provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $5,578 yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims damages, costs and interest on the judgment at the legal rate. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052403-S. Filed Sept. 22. Good Shepherd Christian Church, Bridgeport. Filed by Luis Vasquez, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he tripped on uneven steps owned by the defendant and sustained injury. These defective stairs were allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to repair the stairs on the property. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052391-S. Filed Sept. 21. Guilford Food Market LLC, et al., Guilford. Filed by Brenda King, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on cement block on property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This accident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to inspect the property and failed to warn pedestrians of dangers. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052476-S. Filed Sept. 23.

Zezima Construction and Landscaping LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Remove the existing wall and install a new wall in a residential accessory structure at 19-19 Lindale St., Unit 132, Stamford. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25.

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FIGURES JDMN LLC, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Zuklie Investment Firm LLC, Milford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Wright Law Firm LLC, Monroe. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a promissory note executed for a security agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $50,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, interest, cost, possession of the property described in the security agreement and such other and further relief. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052393-S. Filed Sept. 21. JPS Trucking LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by Robert Orr, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen & Wolf PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by one of the defendants’ employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052493-S. Filed Sept. 24. Mark IV Construction Company Inc., et al., Milford. Filed by Richard Merly and Thomas Merly, Milford. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Lawrence J. Merly, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this suit against the defendants alleging that they installed a storm water line near the plaintiffs’ house as part of a city project. The defendants allegedly broke a sewer line, causing the plaintiff’s toilets to back up and damages to the plaintiffs’ house. The plaintiffs were allegedly required to install a new sewer line on their property. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, costs, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, treble damages, and such other and further relief as may be just and proper in law or in equity. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052405-S. Filed Sept. 22. Michael Power Catering LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $10,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052398-S. Filed Sept. 21.

Park Lane Group LLC, Litchfield. Filed by Henry Fogle, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Edmund Q. Collier, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he tripped on uneven steps owned by the defendant and sustained injury. These defective stairs were allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to repair the stairs on the property. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052390-S. Filed Sept. 21. Precision Electric LLC, et al., Monroe. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a business overdraft line agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $7,500 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052503-S. Filed Sept. 25. Price Rite of Main Street, Hartford. Filed by Begishe Mustafa, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Costello, Brennan & Devidas PC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a slippery surface in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to provide warning signs in the store alerting to a slippery area. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052474-S. Filed Sept. 23. St. Joseph’s High School Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Ixia Mejias, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she was assaulted by students while on school property waiting for her mother to pick her up. The defendant was allegedly negligent in that it failed to provide adequate levels of staffing to protect the plaintiff from assault. Due to the assault, the plaintiff allegedly suffered a broken spine and damage to her eye. The plaintiff claims damages and such other relief as the court deems fair and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052496-S. Filed Sept. 24.

The Jewish Home For The Elderly of Fairfield Inc., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Jennifer Patterson, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this discrimination suit against the defendants alleging she was wrongfully terminated by them. The defendants allegedly fabricated a pretext to mask wrongful race and age discrimination. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052451-S. Filed Sept. 23. The Stamford Hospital, et al., Midlothlan, Va. Filed by Jeanne Doody and Gene Doody, Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Law Firm of Stephen M. Reck LLC, Stonington. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to monitor the plaintiffs’ descendant while under the care of the defendant for an alleged drug overdose. The plaintiffs’ descendant was allegedly discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment, yet died later that night from an alleged drug overdose. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052395-S. Filed Sept. 21. Trumbull Shopping Center No. 2 LLC, Hartford. Filed by Charlotte Vendetti, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Donahue & Brown LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a broken rock on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This accident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to inspect the parking area and failed to remove the rock. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052494-S. Filed Sept. 24.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Augustana Homes Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Mary Ann McGrath, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cramer & Anderson LLP, New Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on sandy stairs owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain the stairwell in a safe condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018117-S. Filed Sept. 21.

FACTS DSA Encore LLC, Westport. Filed by Accountemps, A Robert Half Co., Chicago, Ill. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ignal, Napolity & Shapiro PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for staffing services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $27,806 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damage, costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018158-S. Filed Sept. 24. Phoenix Woodworking LLC, et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Angel Fernandez, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Peter Goslin, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for masonry services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire amount $7,500 due in unpaid wages, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims an order to pay the plaintiff the full amount of wages, costs, attorney’s fees, damages, triple damages, prejudgment interest, postjudgment interest and such other relief as the court deems proper. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018137-S. Filed Sept. 22. Robert Mark Associates Inc., Westbrook. Filed by Brian Fiore and Meagan Fiore, Brookfield. Plaintiffs’ attorney: RisCassi & Davis PC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this suit against the defendant alleging that they spilled a hot liquid on their daughter, causing injuries and emotional distress to the parents. This accident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to provide a save environment for their patrons. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018133-S. Filed Sept. 22.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT Gelco Corp., et al., Hartford. Filed by the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Bloomington, Ill. Plaintiff’s attorney: Donald P. Cianci, Columbia. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that they hit a car insured by the plaintiff due to carelessness and negligence. The plaintiff was allegedly forced to pay out insurance damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $2,500 but less than $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv15-6026429-S. Filed Sept. 21.

Harrison Vickers and Waterman Inc., North Palm Beach, Fla. Filed by James Giordano, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tibbetts, Keating & Butler LLC, Darien. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire amount $220,833 due in unpaid wages, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims damages, attorney’s fees, costs, disbursements, wages, punitive damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6026425-S. Filed Sept. 21. John Meyer Consulting Inc., et al., Armonk, N.Y. Filed by Conyers Farm Corp., White Plains, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Harness, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of construction contract against the defendants alleging that they allowed improper liquid asphalt to be used in construction of a project for the defendant. As a result, there was allegedly tracking onto the roadways, driveways and homes owned by the plaintiff, causing damages. The plaintiff claims money damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity that the court deems proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6026421-S. Filed Sept. 21. KRPX Holdings LLC, et al., Bethel. Filed by Carlos Zelaya, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wayne R. Sharnick, Rubens & Lazinger, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he suffered injuries in a construction accident caused by the defendant. This accident was allegedly caused by the defendants by failing to properly monitor the construction site and by failing to keep an excavator under proper and reasonable control. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6026454-S. Filed Sept. 23. Newfield Associates LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Robert Orlando, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Trantolo & Trantolo, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped on an uneven parking lot owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and their employees in that they failed to maintain the parking lot in a safe condition. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6026457-S. Filed Sept. 24.

The Stop and Shop Supermarket Company LLC, Hartford. Filed by Pedro Ramirez, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a slippery surface in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to provide warning signs in the store alerting the slippery area. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-cv15-6026467-S. Filed Sept. 25. Toyota Motor Credit Corp., et al., Hartford. Filed by Austin Sherwood Brown, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ridgely Whitmore Brown, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, costs for medical bills, punitive damages and such other and further relief. Case no. FST-cv15-6026445-S. Filed Sept. 22.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Apple Automobile LLC, et al., Wallingford. Filed by Samary Carra Squillo-Romero, Meriden. Plaintiff’s attorney: Consumer Law Group, Rocky Hill. Action: The plaintiff has brought this truth-in-lending suit against the defendants alleging that they understated the mileage and overstated the down payment on a vehicle they sold to her, causing damages. The plaintiff claims statutory damages, actual damages, punitive damages and attorney’s fees. Case no. 3:15-cv-01403-JAM. Filed Sept. 23. Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y. Filed by Suzanne Porter. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Woods Law Firm, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that it attempted to collect a debt, which was past the statue of limitations. In addition, the defendant allegedly made false representations about accruing interest. The plaintiff claims nominal damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs, statutory damages, actual damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01402-AWT. Filed Sept. 23.

FIGURES Enhanced Recovery Company LLC, Jacksonville, Fla. Filed by Joy Tillery Medley, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kennedy Law Firm, Branford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to validated a debt, which the plaintiff allegedly owed and made multiple harassing calls to her in an attempt to collect the debt, causing damages. The plaintiff claims actual damages, statutory damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01395-RNC. Filed Sept. 21.

63 Victory LLC, Stamford. Seller: Victory Street LLC, Stamford. Property: 63 Victory St., Stamford. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Sept. 22.

ITC Inc., Holland, Mich. Filed by Research & Design Innovations LLC, Branford. Plaintiff’s attorney: DeLio, Peterson & Curio LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it infringed on the defendant’s containerized beverage-holder patent by making, using and selling a similar device, causing damages. The plaintiff claims an enjoinment to restrain the defendant from continuing to infringe, damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01410-JBA. Filed Sept. 25.

Caprice Holdings LLC, Westport. Seller: Robert A. Dean and Katherine L. Dean, Westport. Property: Plot A, Map 1813, Westport. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Sept. 21.

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Beachside Estates LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Keith A. Goldsmith and Joan Elizabeth Goldsmith, Fairfield. Property: 411 Birch Road, Fairfield. Amount: $801,000. Filed Sept. 16. Bronx Avenue LLC, Monroe. Seller: Anthony M. Borea, Stratford. Property: 16 Francis Ave., Stamford. Amount: $300,000. Filed Sept. 16.

City of Norwalk, Norwalk. Seller: One Hundred Norwalk LLC, Norwalk. Property: Route 1, Map 13719, Norwalk. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 25. Fornell Associates LLC, Stamford. Seller: Ronald M. Gold, Steven A. Certilman and Alessandro Sulpizi, Stamford. Property: Unit 4M of The Classic Condominiums, Stamford. Amount: $346,286. Filed Sept. 23. LJG 1262 Post Road Fairfield LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: 1262 Post Road Holdings LLC, Wilton. Property: 1262 Post Road, Fairfield. Amount: $15 million. Filed Sept. 15.

D’Arinzo III, Pasquale J., et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Alan P. Link, Stamford. Property: 59 Mathews St., Stamford. Amount: $222,000. Docket no. FST-cv15146022781-S. Filed Sept. 22.

Magnasoft Technologies Inc., Stamford. Seller: Stephen Lucente, Stamford. Property: 7 Fourth St., Unit 1L, Stamford. Amount: $66,500. Filed Sept. 22.

Mitchell, Pamela A. and Gregory T. Gertz, et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Griffith H. Trow, Stamford. Property: 279 Haviland Road, Stamford. Amount: $400,000. Docket no. FST-cv15-6024456-S. Filed Sept. 18.

Mattera Construction 3 Kensington Place LLC, Westport. Seller: Glen Keiser and Tara J. Keiser, Westport. Property: 3 Kensington Place, Westport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Sept. 18.

Potmesil, Gary, et al., Fairfield. Appointed committee: James P. Blanchfield, Fairfield. Property: 245 Unquowa Road, Unit 33, Fairfield. Amount: $225,000. Docket no. FBTcv-10-6011696-S. Filed Sept. 21.

Oldfield Fairfield LLC, Fairfield. Seller: William W. Mraz Jr. and Shane T. Mraz, Fairfield. Property: Lot 55, Plot B, Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Warner, Mary Ellen, et al., Westport. Appointed committee: Aleksandr Y. Troyb, Westport. Property: 12 Franklin Ave., Westport. Amount: $401,000. Docket no. FST-cv156024636-S. Filed Sept. 22.

COMMERCIAL 107 Eastlawn Street LLC, Morristown, N.J. Seller: Stephanie Ficarra, Fairfield. Property: 107 Eastlawn St., Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed Sept. 18. 426 Ridgefield Avenue LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Charles Brilcitch, Bridgeport. Property: 424-426 Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $135,000. Filed Sept. 14.

Pinnacle East LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Pennymac Corp., Bridgeport. Property: 765 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. Amount: $130,000. Filed Sept. 14. Pinnacle East LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Bank of America NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 967 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. Amount: $146,000. Filed Sept. 15. Rakaj Realty LLC, Ansonia. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Fort Worth, Texas. Property: 17 John St., Fairfield. Amount: $231,000. Filed Sept. 15.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 599 Glendale Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 14. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Bridgeport. Property: 270272 Bond St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 16. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 442-444 Poplar St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 23. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 157-159 Salem St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 23. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 37 Autumn St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 23. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Hudson City Savings Bank, Simi Valley, Calif. Property: 190 Columbus Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 14. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Anne Collette Wanamaker, Cummings, Ga. Property: 4221 Main St., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 14. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Bank of America NA, Santa Ana, Calif. Property: 151 Soundview Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 23. Shehaj LLC, Stamford. Seller: Nicholas E. Sachuk and Ann J. Sachuk, Stamford. Property: 287 Greenwich Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Sept. 16. Sovereign Realty One LP, Stamford. Seller: Keith Balentine, Darien. Property: 53 Prospect St., Stamford. Amount: $117,500. Filed Sept. 14. SPAZ Property LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 64 Prince St., Bridgeport. Amount: $51,500. Filed Sept. 21. Starex LLC, Stamford. Seller: Warren Miike and Anna Velasco, Stamford. Property: 60 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 708, Stamford. Amount: $125,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: U.S Bank NA, trustee, Owensboro, Ky. Property: 44 Autumn St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 14.

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FACTS QUIT CLAIM 1 Teragram Place LLC, Westport. Grantor: Redcoat Development LLC, Westport. Property: 1 Teregram Place, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 24. Greenwood Hill LLC, Stamford. Grantor: Howard Cook and Samuel X. Cook, Stamford. Property: Greenwood Hill St., Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Sept. 16. Gross, Grecia and Ronald M. Gross, Stamford. Grantor: Ronald M. Gross and Grecia Gross, Stamford. Property: Parcel 2, Map 8027, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 17. Hall, John William, Bridgeport. Grantor: Thomas Lewis Hall and Shelley S. Hall, Stratford. Property: 617 Glendale Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 22. Heekin, Donna and James R. Heekin, Stamford. Grantor: James R. Heekin and Donna Heekin, Stamford. Property: 12 Wynnewood Lane, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 25. Jacko, Christopher, Stratford. Grantor: Steven A. Jacko, West Haven. Property: 103 Crestview Drive, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 16. Johnson, Anna and Henry Johnson, Stratford. Grantor: Anna Papgeorge and Henry Johnson, Stratford. Property: 145 High View Drive, Stratford. Amount: $10. Filed Sept. 17. Keane, Frances, Bridgeport. Grantor: Helen P. Greytak, Bridgeport. Property: 709 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 24. Kinlock, Benvennueta, Bridgeport. Grantor: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 347 Weber Ave., Building 97, Apt. 13, Bridgeport. Amount: $26,000. Filed Sept. 23. Kinlock, Benvennueta, Bridgeport. Grantor: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 347 Weber Ave., Building 97, Apt. 13, Stratford. Amount: $26,000. Filed Sept. 22. Kittredge, William D., Norwalk. Grantor: Sound Investment Properties LLC, Norwalk. Property: Unit 5 of Winnipauk Village Condominium, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 25. Kohl, Rebecca, Westport. Grantor: Nathaniel Kohl, New York, N.Y. Property: 301 Post Road East, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 18. Kundrac, Steve A., Bridgeport. Grantor: Evelyn Kundrac, Bridgeport. Property: 34 Trojan Drive, Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 15.

Lesenski, Sheila and Leonard Lesensky, Stamford. Grantor: Leonard Lesensky, Stamford. Property: 44 Merriland Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 21. Mackenzie, Joanna, Westport. Grantor: Paul Quinn and Tara Davenport, Westport. Property: 7 Sterling Drive, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 22.

Pollak, Simona K., Westport. Grantor: Simona K. Pollak, Westport. Property: 15 Roosevelt Road, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 14. Radfar, Farzaneh Feri, Milford. Grantor: Jafar Radfar and Farzaneh Feri Radfar, Milford. Property: 24 Downs Ave., Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 14.

Maher, Elizabeth, Fairfield. Grantor: Richard N. Maher and Michael R. Maher, Fairfield. Property: 140 Rock Major Road, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 25.

Reinisch, Aisha and Robert R. Reinisch Jr., Stratford. Grantor: Robert B. Reinisch Jr. and Aisha Reinisch, Stratford. Property: 173 Oakland St., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 23.

Mai, Kathy Ho and Thuan T. Mai, Bridgeport. Grantor: Kathy Ho Mai, Bridgeport. Property: 175 Anton St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 16.

Rodriguez, Jacqueline, Bridgeport. Grantor: Vivian Vasquez, Bridgeport. Property: 160 Glendale Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed Sept. 14.

Maida, Gail and Matthew S. Pekata, Stratford. Grantor: Matthew S. Pekata, Stratford. Property: 710 E. Main St., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 16.

Schor, Carole M. and Irwin Schor, Westport. Grantor: Paul Quinn and Tara Davenport, Westport. Property: 5 Sterling Drive, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 18.

Masotti, Robert, Richard Uva and Genaro J. Rubino, Stamford. Grantor: Quarf LLC, New Canaan. Property: Units 20 and 21 of Crescent Manor Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 15.

Skolnik, Leon and Ludmila Skolnik, Westport. Grantor: Ludmila Skolnik, Westport. Property: 20 Salem Road, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 15.

Maw, Marilyn D. and Jennifer D. Maw, Fairfield. Grantor: Marilyn D. Maw and Jennifer D. Maw, Fairfield. Property: 40 Mayflower Circle, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 21. Megrue Jr., John F., Norwalk. Grantor: Lizanne F. Megrue, Norwalk. Property: Plot A, Map 3478, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 25. Most, Iris S. and Phyllis Ann Most, Stratford. Grantor: Phyllis Ann Most, Stratford. Property: 16 Newtown Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 21. Niziolek, Diane J., Stamford. Grantor: Christine M. Niziolek, Stamford. Property: Lot 217, Map of Burwood Heights, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 22. Noel, Dawn Mudrick, Stratford. Grantor: Dawn Mudrick Noel, Stratford. Property: 120 Luanne Road, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 23. Oliveira, Joao T., Stamford. Grantor: Andrea Franco Oliveira, Fort Meyers, Fla. Property: 196 Seaton Road, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 18. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea, Jill Hainline, Westport. Grantor: John M. Hainline, Westport. Property: 217 Compo Road South, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 24. Philip, Rohit, Stamford. Grantor: 33 Broad Street Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 1 Broad St., Unit PH31A, Stamford. Amount: $15,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Solnowski, Lauren, Bridgeport. Grantor: Barbara P. Rescigno, Bridgeport. Property: 92 Rowsley St., Bridgeport. Amount: $86,000. Filed Sept. 15. Sweet, Patricia A., Stamford. Grantor: Patricia A. Sweet, Stamford. Property: Building 12, Unit 17, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 23. Taccone Properties LLC, Stratford. Grantor: Frank Taccone, Stamford. Property: Unit 404 of Oronoque Village Condominium 4, Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 21. Thompson, John, Smyrna, Ga. Grantor: Jeffrey Sherman, Stratford. Property: 4295 Main St., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 18. Trotman, Helen S., Nags Head, N.C. Grantor: Helen Trotman, Nags Head, N.C. Property: 90 Pinecreek Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 22.

FIGURES Weihing, Thomas J., Bridgeport. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 77 Hibiscus St., Unit 3-2, Fairfield. Amount: $71,000. Filed Sept. 23. Zalesky, Suzanne Malloy, Stamford. Grantor: Olsztyn LLC, Stamford. Property: 986 E. Main St., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 14.

RESIDENTIAL Abrams-Rivera, Nancy and Carlos Abrams-Rivera, Barrinton, Ill. Seller: SIR-39 Spucer Road LLC, Westport. Property: 39 Spicer Road, Westport. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Sept. 23. Adjei, Irene, Stratford. Seller: Peter J. Page, Stratford. Property: 1700 Broadbridge Ave., Unit B-45, Stratford. Amount: $60,770. Filed Sept. 23. Adler, Lauren and Eric G. Adler, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Seller: Ara Momjian and Adriana Momjian, Stamford. Property: 144 Highline Trail, Stamford. Amount: $565,000. Filed Sept. 23. Aguirre, Christina F., Bridgeport. Seller: Moreton Binn, Bridgeport. Property: 2310-2318 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $205,000. Filed Sept. 23. Ahrnsbrak, Megan E. and Matthew Leonard Ahrnbrak, Stratford. Seller: Joseph Mesquita and Jennifer-Woods Mesquita, Stratford. Property: 125 Greenlawn Ave., Stratford. Amount: $277,000. Filed Sept. 21. Alden, Emily A. and James V. Silvestri, Southport. Seller: Susan A. Salko, Austin, Texas. Property: 52 Henderson St., Fairfield. Amount: $560,000. Filed Sept. 14. Alvarez, Suzana and Cristian O. Alvarez, Bridgeport. Seller: Gillian Cooke, Bridgeport. Property: 591 Gurdon St., Bridgeport. Amount: $165,000. Filed Sept. 22. Apau, Natica G. and James O. Apau, Norwalk. Seller: Sherri Yaglidere, Peter Us and Janis Us, Stratford. Property: 50-52 Catherine St., Stratford. Amount: $272,500. Filed Sept. 24.

Trudo, Thomas, Pleasantville, N.Y. Grantor: Thomas Trudo, Pleasantville, N.Y. Property: 70 Virgil St., Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Sept. 14.

Avila-Jaggy, Linda A. and Peter J. Jaggy, Fairfield. Seller: Billie Neri, Fairfield. Property: Unit 67 of Sunnyridge Condominium, Fairfield. Amount: $230,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Tym Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Grantor: Tony Makari, Bridgeport. Property: 95 Beardsley Park Terrace, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 22.

Bahl, Prateek, Naugatuck. Seller: PBDB LLC, Stamford. Property: 127 Greyrock Place, Unit 1401, Stamford. Amount: $295,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Tym Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Grantor: Tony Makari, Bridgeport. Property: 99 Louisiana Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 22.

Bailey, Sean Michael, Stamford. Seller: Xuan Fang and Zhanlian Qin, Greenwich. Property: Unit 8 of Pepper Woods Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $795,000. Filed Sept. 17.

Walsh, Timothy J., Stratford. Grantor: Timothy J. Walsh, Stratford. Property: White Street, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 14.

Baird-Feldman, Reon and Douglas Feldman, Stamford. Seller: James B. McCreary and Melinda L. McCreary, Stamford. Property: 1 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 7F, Stamford. Amount: $345,000. Filed Sept. 23.

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Banta, Sharon P., Stamford. Seller: Richard Uva, Genaro J. Rubino and Robert P. Masotti, Stamford. Property: Unit 20 of Crescent Manor Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $102,500. Filed Sept. 15. Bean, Jamie M., Westport. Seller: Jason M. Roberts, Bridgeport. Property: 93 Ellsworth St., Unit 206, Bridgeport. Amount: $135,000. Filed Sept. 14. Dempsey, John J., Stratford. Seller: Mary Zrelak, Stratford. Property: 137139 Henry Ave., Stratford. Amount: $240,000. Filed Sept. 24. DeNicola, Charlotte White and Peter F. DeNicola, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Jon Richichi, Stamford. Property: The Village at Maple Point, Home Site 51, Stamford. Amount: $407,500. Filed Sept. 16. Desalvo, Christina M., New York, N.Y. Seller: Glen D. Corsello and Fay C. Renwick-Corsello, Stamford. Property: Lot 20, Map 10642, Stamford. Amount: $670,000. Filed Sept. 25. DeSanctis, Vincent D., Stamford. Seller: Patricia M. Carreiro and Michael V. Gigante, Stamford. Property: 37 Riverside Ave., Unit A, Stamford. Amount: $308,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Eisner, Susan and Joseph Lee, Canyon, Calif. Seller: Morty Bacher and Martha Storms, Stamford. Property: 100 Thorwood Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Sept. 23. Emmendorfer, Melissa, Fairfield. Seller: Joshua J. Wurzburger and Leah Wurzburger, Fairfield. Property: 42 Gate Ridge Road, Fairfield. Amount: $458,000. Filed Sept. 21. Entwistle, Gail A., Stamford. Seller: Greg Mueller and Erica M. Mueller, Stamford. Property: Apt. 351 in Sylvan Knoll Section II Inc., Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept. 18. Escala, Mercedes G. and Gustavo A. Brinck, Greenwich. Seller: John R. Laux and Mary E. Laux, Westport. Property: 7 Vineyard Lane, Westport. Amount: $685,000. Filed Sept. 16. Ezzes, James C., Westport. Seller: Sandra L. Johnson, Westport. Property: 9 Gault Park Drive, Westport. Amount: $785,000. Filed Sept. 15. Feller, Hope and Jacob A. Simon, Greenwich. Seller: Shin Tsai Chu, Westport. Property: 18 Spicer Road, Westport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Sept. 16.

Devens, Estela, New York, N.Y. Seller: Jennifer Lynn Pittu, Stamford. Property: 22 Glenbrook Road, Unit 301, Stamford. Amount: $146,000. Filed Sept. 14.

Fimbres, Alejandra and Franciso Fimbres, Milford. Seller: Jacek Siciak and Violetta Kula, Stratford. Property: 75 Diane Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $348,000. Filed Sept. 14.

Diegan, Ann H., Fairfield. Seller: Sarah Breiner, Fairfield. Property: 20 Random Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Sept. 25.

Finn, Phyllis, Greenwich. Seller: Ann M. Freeman, Stamford. Property: 631 Long Ridge Road, Unit 34, Stamford. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 24.

Dipilato, Michael, Wilton. Seller: Richard Tavella and Kathleen Tavella, Norwalk. Property: 7 Quarry Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $625,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Flores, Cynthia, Myriam Flores and Roberto Flores, Stamford. Seller: Heinz J. Hary and Christa M. Hary, Norwalk. Property: 71 Aiken St., Unit A15, Norwalk. Amount: $252,500. Filed Sept. 22.

Dizenzo, Isabella and Anthony Dizenzo, Shelton. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 155 Short Beach Road, Unit 310, Stratford. Amount: $70,000. Filed Sept. 16. Dommer, Doris, Stratford. Seller: Aldona Kloczko, Stratford. Property: Unit B-18 of California Condominium, Stratford. Amount: $80,000. Filed Sept. 17. Dommu, Hilary L. and Aaron M. Dommu, Fairfield. Seller: BII Builders LLC, Oxford. Property: 251 Alma Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Sept. 18. Dube, Lori and Daniel Dube, Stamford. Seller: Nancy Chuen, Norwalk. Property: 19 Styles Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $505,000. Filed Sept. 24. Dunn, Mary H., Stratford. Seller: Rhiannon Ford, Stratford. Property: 46 Spring St., Stratford. Amount: $239,900. Filed Sept. 14.

Francis, Dion, Stratford. Seller: Florence Jowers, Stratford. Property: 35 Garibaldi Ave., Stratford. Amount: $80,000. Filed Sept. 21. Frate, Molly K. and Nicholas Frate, Norwalk. Seller: James R. Billings and Margaret P. Billings, Fairfield. Property: 710 Mill Hill Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $640,000. Filed Sept. 18. Garcia, Francisco, Bridgeport. Seller: George P. Magura and Constance H. Magura, Bridgeport. Property: Lots 46 and 47, Farmer Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $73,000. Filed Sept. 14. Garcia, Ramon, Bridgeport. Seller: 235 Huntington Road LLC, Greenwich. Property: Unit 235C in the Roosevelt Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $42,000. Filed Sept. 15. Garcia, Rosa Maria and Joan Karpus Cesar L. Garcia, Stratford. Seller: John Gregor III, Stratford. Property: 25 Fairlea Ave., Stratford. Amount: $212,000. Filed Sept. 25.

FACTS Gaspar, Josephine R. and Peter A. Divone Sr., Shelton. Seller: Robert J. Hofmiller III and Cheryl A. Hofmiller, Stratford. Property: 290 Seabreeze Drive, Stratford. Amount: $300,000. Filed Sept. 18. Gibbon, Kathleen Lawton and Brendan Hazen Gibbon, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Geoffrey D. Stanley, Westport. Property: 8 Riverfield Drive, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Sept. 14. Giorlando-DeRosa, Michele and Anthony DeRosa, New York, N.Y. Seller: Michele L. Dougherty and Terrence S. Martin, Stamford. Property: Lot 2, Map 1130, Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed Sept. 23. Goudie, Leslie and Paul Goudie, Stamford. Seller: Bradford J. Hughes, Stamford. Property: 76 Quarry Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 17. Gramoli, Gloria, West Haven. Seller: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 323-325 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Amount: $109,000. Filed Sept. 21. Grasso, Nicholas A., Trumbull. Seller: Anthony J. Pesano, Stratford. Property: 69 Edison St., Stratford. Amount: $238,000. Filed Sept. 22. Grau, Sandra, Port Chester, N.Y. Seller: Mildred Orloski, Newtown. Property: 43 Garden Drive, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 18. Grossman, Adam, Norwalk. Seller: Richard Scalise Jr., Redding. Property: Lot 66, Map 81, Norwalk. Amount: $350,000. Filed Sept. 21. Gui, Gaio, Bridgeport. Seller: North American Home Solutions Inc., Stratford. Property: Northerly Parcel, Map 1306, Stratford. Amount: $289,000. Filed Sept. 16. Hahn, Karen V. and John E. Stanley, Stratford. Seller: Alma Slade, Stratford. Property: Unit 531B of Oronoque Village, Stratford. Amount: $350,000. Filed Sept. 25. Hernandez, Maribel, Stratford. Seller: Arthur Iacurci, Stratford. Property: 445 E. Main St., Stratford. Amount: $245,000. Filed Sept. 24. Hoffman, Mitchel J., Norwalk. Seller: Mariantonia Tranquillo, Stratford. Property: 430-432 Wiklund Ave., Stratford. Amount: $305,000. Filed Sept. 18. Iacono, Ludovico, Norwalk. Seller: Thomas R. Strumpf, Norwalk. Property: Lot B, Map 13414, Norwalk. Amount: $136,000. Filed Sept. 25. Jean, Roosevelt, Bridgeport. Seller: Jose D. Alves, Bridgeport. Property: 65 Woodrow Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $231,000. Filed Sept. 21. Jean-Felix, Emmanuel N., Stamford. Seller: Vivian Howell, Stamford. Property: 81 Ridge Park, Stamford. Amount: $512,000. Filed Sept. 14.

FIGURES

Joelson, Sharon A. and David F. Joelson, Stamford. Seller: Charles E. Minett and Nicole L. Borges, Stamford. Property: Lot 3, Map 863, Stamford. Amount: $490,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Teodoro, Maykel B., Fairfield. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: Lot 39, Lakeside Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $116,000. Filed Sept. 16.

O’Leary, Brian A., et al. Creditor: PHH Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 91 Rowsley St., Unit 4, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Sept. 17.

Johnson, Brittany and Richard Johnson, Stratford. Seller: Kenneth Potolicchio, Stratford. Property: Lot 24, Map 520, Stratford. Amount: $215,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Thompson, Alexandra and Nicholas Thompson, New York, N.Y. Seller: Donegal Holdings LLC, Westport. Property: 18 Sherwood Drive, Westport. Amount: $900,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Paguay, Juan, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 790 Surf Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

Simmons, Sharisma, Fairfield. Seller: Virgilio Reyes, Bridgeport. Property: 170 Norland Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Sept. 14. Simon, Jean Archile, Norwalk. Seller: Howard Hardial and Claudia Hardial, Bridgeport. Property: 300 Horace St., Bridgeport. Amount: $195,000. Filed Sept. 21. Sirico, September A., Fairfield. Seller: Christopher E. Farrone and Kathryn E. Farrone, Singapore. Property: 274 Pratt St., Fairfield. Amount: $615,000. Filed Sept. 16. Skollinsberg, Sarah and Jason R. Skollinsberg, Bridgeport. Seller: Lucille E. Bish, Imogene Bish Mcrae, Deborah Bish Lyons and George W. Bish Jr., Bridgeport. Property: 2060 North Ave. and 2072 North Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $80,000. Filed Sept. 17.

FORECLOSURES Aarons-Pratt, Wendy, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Westerville, Ohio. Property: 243-245 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Sept. 21. Arnold, Seth, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 72 Wheeler Park Ave., Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 15. Barja, Arbnesha, et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 1/2 Lindenwoods Road, Unit A, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 21. Cortese, Cynthia, et al. Creditor: Eastern Savings Bank F.S.B., Hunt Valley, Md. Property: 28 Meeting House Road, Lot 6, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

Skollinsberg, Sarah and Jason R. Skollinsberg, Bridgeport. Seller: Lucille E. Bish, Bridgeport. Property: 2060 North Ave. and 2072 North Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $80,000. Filed Sept. 17.

Daniel, Stephen A., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Houston, Texas. Property: 93 Orchard St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

Smith, Gina, Mount Vernon, N.Y. Seller: Anna Alexander, Stratford. Property: 25 Plane Tree Road, Stratford. Amount: $329,900. Filed Sept. 18.

Grammatico, Michael. Creditor: Bridgeport Gateway Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 1016 Connecticut Ave., Unit 20, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Sept. 23.

Stern, Judith E., Trumbull. Seller: Love Where You Live Homes LLC, Trumbull. Property: 197 Eastlawn St., Fairfield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Sept. 16.

Kealey, Kathryn M., et al. Creditor: Gmac Mortgage LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 388 N. Abrams St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 25.

Stevens, Douglas H., Stamford. Seller: Owen David Hughes, Stamford. Property: Marina Unit F-13 of The Boat Club at Schooner Cove, Stamford. Amount: $24,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Kosh, Mark, et al. Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 85-87 Orchard St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 16.

Stillwagon, Mirian and James Stillwagon, Greenwich. Seller: Abdallah M. Hanna, Stamford. Property: 108 Westover Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Sept. 25.

Lawson, Veldeen, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 10 Eleanor St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 18.

Strugala, Slawomir, Staten Island, N.Y. Seller: Anne E. McDonough, Norwalk. Property: 1 Lindenwoods Road, Norwalk. Amount: $322,000. Filed Sept. 25.

McLeod, Patricia, et al. Creditor: Bridgeport Gateway Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 12 Alanson Road, Unit 79, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Sept. 23.

Sullivan, Cheryl and Michael J. Sullivan, Stratford. Seller: Ronald P. Comers and Jacqueline A. Comers, Stratford. Property: Lot 10, Map 2748, Stratford. Amount: $485,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Miko, Roberrt J., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 159 Reitter St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 25.

Taylor, Anna and Jeffrey C. Taylor, Fairfield. Seller: Pasquale J. Fratino, Redding. Property: Plots 2 and 3, Map 5505, Westport. Amount: $905,000. Filed Sept. 21.

Murray, Beulah Peele, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 601 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 15.

Ryan, Robert T., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: Unit 11 of Livingston Place Condominium, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Sept. 17. Santos, Maria A. and Jose Ramon Santos. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 60-62 Pacific St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Sept. 23. Serrano, Edgar, et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Beaverton, Ore. Property: 140 Grove St., Unit G-7B, Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Sept. 18. Stewart, Julie-Ann, et al. Creditor: Christiana Trust. Property: 254-256 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Sept. 16. Vallejo, Monica, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 324 McKimley Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 21. Velasquez, Elkin M., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 169 Helen St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 15. Velez, Luis, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 616 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 22.

JUDGMENTS

Ashmore, Laetitia M., Bridgeport. $788 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 25 Cartright St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16.

Brown, Peter, Bridgeport. $1,897 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 5 Saint Nicholas Drive, Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14.

Auerbach, Steven, Bridgeport. $5,240 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 127 Glendale Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16.

Budwah, Roan, Bridgeport. $591 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 329 Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16.

Ayala, Hector A., Bridgeport. $2,868 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 294 Judson Place, Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14.

Burroughs, Ronald, Bridgeport. $3,212 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 9 Riverview Drive, Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 15.

Baker, Ida, Bridgeport. $2,216 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 55 Up St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Bereza, Carol G., Bridgeport. $6,918 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 291 Anton St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14. Billups, Deborah, Bridgeport. $1,433 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 619 Soundview Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 15. Black, Deborah, Bridgeport. $2,461 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 324 E. Washington Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Blake, Hyacinth M., Bridgeport. $15,180 in favor of Bank of America NA, Denver, Col., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 2060 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16.

Ari, Julio, Bridgeport. $1,242 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 2836 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16.

Bosse, Kevin P., Bridgeport. $4,791 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 25 Ellsworth St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16.

Arnow, Alan, Fairfield. $15,329 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 154 Tahmore Drive, Fairfield. Filed Sept. 18.

Bradley, Robert, Bridgeport. $3,289 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 45 Dobson St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14.

Arrington, Janet, Bridgeport. $6,431 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 436 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14.

Brito, Valeria R., Bridgeport. $1,146 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 33 Clifton Place, Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 23.

Arroyo, Maria E., Bridgeport. $1,992 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 132 Bennett St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 15.

Brown, Dorothy, Bridgeport. $4,269 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 89 Birdsey St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 15.

Camacho Maximino, Bridgeport. $3,659 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 390 Lakeside Drive, Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Canada, Gerald, Bridgeport. $1,759 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 101 Robert St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14. Canada, Gerald, Bridgeport. $1,299 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 101 Robert St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Chambers, Rebecca, Bridgeport. $1,728 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 277 Willow St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Coleman, Adria, Bridgeport. $999 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 313 Waterview Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14. Coleman, Adria, Bridgeport. $4,153 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 313 Waterview Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14. Colon, Aurea, Bridgeport. $856 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 301 Ogden St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Colon, Dina I., Bridgeport. $2,697 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 841 Hancock Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Colon, Virginia, Bridgeport. $1,245 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 359 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 15.

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FACTS

Connelly, Sharon, Fairfield. $1,561 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 51 Beacon View Drive, Fairfield. Filed Sept. 18.

Lilianne, Joseph, Bridgeport. $1,108 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 124 Louisiana Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14.

Velez, Francisco, Bridgeport. $3,699 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 287 Wilmot St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 15.

Corriette, Maria, Bridgeport. $3,099 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 35 Kent Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14.

Loughman, Patricia, Stratford. $2,047 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 180 Roger Drive, Stratford. Filed Sept. 25.

Velez, Marcia H., Stamford. $1,279 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 28 Wild Horse Road, Stamford. Filed Sept. 21.

Cristino, Antoinette J., Stratford. $6,393 in favor of TD Bank NA, Portland, Maine, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 900 Silver Lane, Unit 9, Stratford. Filed Sept. 24. Daley, Vivienne, Bridgeport. $938 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 265 Bradley St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Davidson, Felicia, Bridgeport. $945 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 230 Pilgrim Place, Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14. Karwoski, Yvonne, Bridgeport. $736 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 132 Kennedy Drive, Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 23. King, Nicole A., Bridgeport. $1,794 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 75 N. Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14. Kinsella, Kathleen, Stamford. $3,199 in favor of El Charrito LLC, Greenwich, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 181 Toms Road, Stamford. Filed Sept. 22. Kirkland, Undrea, Bridgeport. $1,506 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 448 Willow St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 23. Kowalewski, Mary R., Bridgeport. $2,936 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 422 Indian Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14. Lazarus, Anthony, Bridgeport. $1,027 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 123 Keeler Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14. Le, Kim Q., Bridgeport. $5,762 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 119 Wheeler Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Leonard, Madeleine L., Fairfield. $3,537 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 377 Quincy St., Fairfield. Filed Sept. 18.

Maldonado, Angel, Bridgeport. $3,764 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 585 N. Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Mammone, Joseph, Bridgeport. $886 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 251 Alexander Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Manning, Mildred, Bridgeport. $2,906 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 445 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 15. Martinez, Jose R., Bridgeport. $16,338 in favor of Sikorsky Financial Credit Union Inc., Stratford, by Nathanson Cipriano and Gambardella PC, Hamden. Property: 2370 North Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 15. Telfer, Omar, Bridgeport. $5,450 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 68 Valley Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 14. Tracey, Jarvis A., Bridgeport. $1,992 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 1160 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 15. Tsilfides, Andreas, Bridgeport. $7,464 in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates PC, Enfield. Property: 219 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 22. Tutoli, Richard, Bridgeport. $1,941 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 49 Acorn St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Vasquez, Dionicio, Bridgeport. $1,382 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 2 Chatham Terrace, Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16. Vega, Sabrina, Bridgeport. $3,801 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 514 Indian Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 16.

LEASES Caviness, Sharon L., by Gloria Yencho. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 371A Granfield Ave., Apt. 371A, Building 4, Stratford. Term: 39 years, commenced Sept. 21, 2015. Filed Sept. 23. Caviness, Sharon L., by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 371A Granfield Ave., Apt. 371A, Building 4, Bridgeport. Term: 39 years, commenced Sept. 21, 2015. Filed Sept. 23. Kinlock, Benvennueta, by Gloria Yencho. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 347 Weber Ave., Building 97, Apt. 13, Stratford. Term: 39 years, commenced Sept. 18, 2015. Filed Sept. 22.

FIGURES Anvil Search Group Inc., 91 Mather Road, Stamford. $17,299, corporate income taxes. Filed Sept. 22. Axxess Inc., 22 James St., Suite 1, Stamford. $14,529, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 15. Barbis, Michael, 1 Covewood Drive, Norwalk. $1 million, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 25. Bedrock Contractors Inc., 1007 Cove Road, Stamford. $45,969, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 22. Benedict, Stephen M., 24 Sachem St., Norwalk. $2,951, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Bronx Bar Supply Co Inc., 415 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. $1,907, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 22. Bronx Bar Supply Co Inc., 415 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. $11,534, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 22. Budnik, Katharina and Gregory Budnik, 19 Rippowam Road, Unit A, Stamford. $37,035, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 15.

Lovett, Ciara and Matthew Moran, 12 Deane Court, Norwalk. $43,838, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Colon, Migdalia and Pablo Dejesus, 59 Ann Terrace, Stratford. $11,034, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 15.

Miller, Kerry A. and Richard J. Miller, 39 S. Benson Road, Fairfield. $137,815, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 22.

Colon, Pablo Dejesus, 59 Ann Terrace, Stratford. $7,350, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Sept. 15.

Mistopoulos, Noel, P.O. Box 274, Norwalk. $77,496, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 25. Moran, Matthew B., 12 Deane Court, Norwalk. $46,217, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Moss, Ronald, 185 Tesiny Ave., Bridgeport. $64,743, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Crain Corp., 10 Sconset Square, Westport. $40,758, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 14. Filanowski, Paul, 110 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk. $44,774, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Flynn, Edward W., 20 Daly St., Apt. 1A, Stamford. $111,944, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 15.

MSKY LLC, 63 Leslie Lane, Fairfield. $4,903, payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 22.

Ford, Timothy J., 23 Hyde Terrace, Stratford. $38,741, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 14.

Noroton Service Station Inc., 1095 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. $5,862, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 15.

Forde, Timothy J., 900 Prospect Drive, Stratford. $13,617, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 14.

Paterna, Patricia and Thomas P. Paterna, 104 B. Seminole Lane, Stratford. $12,078, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 14.

Giulanos Music Center LLC, 351 Post Road, Stamford. $59, payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 22. Grasso Companies LLC, 314 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. $43,197, U.S. return of partnership income tax and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 23.

Burlington Operating Group Inc., 733 Summer St., Suite 501, Stamford. $1,813, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 22.

Perez, Jorge L., 102 Springdale St., Bridgeport. $15,146, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Bush, Samuel D., 22 Rolling Ridge Road, Stamford. $25,755, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 22.

Rabbitt, Edmond B., 10 Teakettle Place, Norwalk. $35,494, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 25.

New Singular Wireless PCS LLC, by Jim Rech. Landlord: Blue Sky Towers LLC, Reading, Mass. Property: 220 Evergreen St., Bridgeport. Term: 10 years, commenced July 13, 2015. Filed Sept. 17.

Card, David, 100 Lance Circle, Bridgeport. $11,747, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Samuels, Deborah G. and Mervin L. Samuels, 25 Forest Ave., Apt. 12B, Stamford. $4,812, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 22.

Grosberg, Stephen, 1 Sleepy Hollow Road, Westport. $208,455, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 14.

Sanwar, Nahid, 4180 Park Ave., Apt. 15, Bridgeport. $23,811, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Grosberg, Stephen, 1 Sleepy Hollow Road, Westport. $518,189, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 14.

LIENS

Coonan, James F., 25 Cottage St., Apt. 201, Norwalk. $28,531, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Silva, Carlos, 88 Rose St., Bridgeport. $791,971, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Haffey, Anne G., 5 Libby Road, Norwalk. $20,521, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 25.

Silva, Maria Ines and Vagner Pertile, 489 Queen St., Apt. 2, Bridgeport. $33,788, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Hughes, Larry R., 1379 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. $38,181, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Kinlock, Benvennueta, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 347 Weber Ave., Building 97, Apt. 13, Bridgeport. Term: 39 years, commenced Sept. 18, 2015. Filed Sept. 23.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Akach, Arfan, 42 Ferris St., Bridgeport. $424,803, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Chagan, Brian R., 80 Round Hill Road, Fairfield. $12,766, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 15.

Ditullo, Donald R., 346 Thornridge Drive, Stamford. $11,486, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 15. Garofola, Frank, 318 Greenwich Ave., Stamford. $120,169, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 15.

Alden, Persis F. and Robert E. Alden, 122 Palmers Hill Road, Unit 3103, Stamford. $240,661, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 22.

Hope Street Auto Clinic Inc., 1039 Hope St., Stamford. $17,578, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 22.

Alijabali, Sahar I. and Arfan Akach, 42 Ferris St., Bridgeport. $7,189, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 16.

Kemp-Weiss, Deborah and Michael Weiss, 333 Bennett St., Fairfield. $27,058, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 22.

All Phase Steel Works LLC, 480 Bunnell St., Bridgeport. $556,582, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 23.

Kennedy, Darrell L., 233 Barnum Terrace, Stratford. $5,364, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 21.

Angel, Luz and Rafael Angel, 51 Hinckley Ave., Stamford. $26,943, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 22.

Kipp, Erik I., 217 Bronson Road, Fairfield. $28,755, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 22.

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Grasso Companies LLC, 314 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. $12,426, quarterly payroll taxes and heavy highway use vehicle tax. Filed Sept. 23.

Silva, Maria Ines, 489 Queen St., Apt. 2, Bridgeport. $2,406, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 16.

Marino, Cecilia O. and Patrick M. Marino, 36 Chestnut Hill Road, Fairfield. $24,839, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 17.

Tonis Day Care Inc., 14 Parkhill Ave., Norwalk. $2,668, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 23.

Mendez, Hector D., 37 Priscilla Circle, Bridgeport. $5,288, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Weyers, Sheile Barton, 40 Emerald Springs, Fairfield. $35,735, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 22.

Napoleone, Pietro, 50 Unquowa Hill St., Bridgeport. $5,573, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 16.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED

Napoleone, Pietro, 16 Sheehan Ave., Bridgeport. $19,339, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 16.

Colon, Migdalia and Pablo Dejesus, 59 Ann Terrace, Stratford. $13,082, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 15.

Nunez, Irma, 456 Norman St., Bridgeport. $13,027, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

FACTS Romano, Wendy and Douglas Romano, 92 Newfield Drive, Stamford. $68,873, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 22. Rosenthal, Joy and Richard Rosenthal, 9 Admiral Lane, Norwalk. $24,082, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23. Selman, Nancy C., 490 Riverside Ave., Apt. 1, Westport. $38,069, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24. Tessaro, Cezarion, 56 Greenfield Drive, Bridgeport. $42,860, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED Hazzard, Michael, Fairfield. Filed by The Ring’s End Inc., Darien, by Kevin Tyler. Property: 2453 Burr St., Fairfield. Amount: $11,432. Filed Sept. 21. Prime Realty Group LLC, Redding. Filed by Renz Plumbing & Heating Inc., Bethel, by James J. Renzulli. Property: Lot 1, Map 1242, Fairfield. Amount: $1,925. Filed Sept. 16. Sacred Heart University, Fairfield. Filed by Long Island Fireproof Door Inc., Port Washington, N.Y., by Vincent Gallo. Property: 5401 Park Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $85,554. Filed Sept. 25.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Brockwell, Sharon J. and Mark J. Brockwell, Westport. Released by T. Edward & Son Co., Westport, by Thomas Awlasewicz. Property: 11 Caccamo Lane Ext., Westport. Amount: $26,120. Filed Sept. 21.

LIS PENDENS 73-73 Willow Street LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 73-75 Willow St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 14. Acevedo, Rosaura, Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 469 Sherwood Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $220,924, dated July 2013. Filed Sept. 17. Agosto, Miguel A., et al., Stratford. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 146 Euerle St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $189,722, dated August 2009. Filed Sept. 17.

Anglin, Richard, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Neff Companies LLC. Property: 32 Oakview Circle, Unit 102, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 21. Arrington, Janet L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 436-438 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $198,000, dated March 2006. Filed Sept. 16. As Peleus LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 1409-1411 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 22. Auger, Christine and James E. Auger, et al., Stratford. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 1515 North Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $170,000, dated May 2007. Filed Sept. 24. Azarian, Gary A., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 192 Hawthorne Drive, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of 5048-318, dated October 2005. Filed Sept. 25. Barr-Everett, Miller, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 202 Goddard Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $222,130, dated December 2005. Filed Sept. 23. Bogan, Jennifer, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for The Lofts on Lafayette Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Unit 3101 of The Lofts on Lafayette, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 14. Bottex, Pauline, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citibank NA Property: 387 East Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $66,400, dated January 2005. Filed Sept. 23.

Caviness, Deborah A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Property: 99 Pitt St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $100,000, dated June 2003. Filed Sept. 22. Martin, Paula, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 2955 Madison Ave., Unit 46, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $35,000, dated September 2014. Filed Sept. 14. Mauborgne, Robert A., et al., Stratford. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Village Square At Stratford Condominium Association Inc., Stratford. Property: Unit 60L at Village Square Properties, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 21. McDonough, Sandra M., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 150 Alexandra Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $150,000, dated March 1897. Filed Sept. 22. Melnikova, Lyubov, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 269 Oaklawn Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $500,000, dated July 2007. Filed Sept. 14. Mosely, Natica, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bershtein, Volpe & McKeon PC, New Haven, for Tower Lien LLC. Property: 84-86 Fourth St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 22. Nepola, Richard S., et al., Stamford. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I., for New York Mortgage Trust Inc., New York, N.Y. Property: Unit G-2G of Prospect Grove Condominium, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $164,000, dated September 2006. Filed Sept. 21. Nine West Broad Property LLC, Stamford. Filed by Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC, Trumbull, for All Phase Steel Works LLC, Bridgeport. Property: West Broad Street, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 22. O’Brien, Michael J., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 50 Greenlawn Drive, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $241,600, dated May 2005. Filed Sept. 22.

FIGURES Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of BridgeportProperty: 550-552 and 554 Atlantic St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 15. Pecylak, Dawn M., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 575 S. Benson Drive, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $536,000, dated April 2007. Filed Sept. 21. Peterson, Laima C., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Duane Morris LLP, Hartford, for TD Bank NA, Portland, Maine. Property: 11D Leslie Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $175,186, dated March 2007. Filed Sept. 21. Rawls, Ronald E., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for Christiana Trust. Property: 155 Eaton St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $124,800, dated August 2009. Filed Sept. 14. Rivera, Jose F., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 265 Nutmeg Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 21. Rodriguez, Efigena, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Prospect Mortgage LLC. Property: 95 Liberty St., Unit B-1, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $171,920, dated March 2011. Filed Sept. 21. Rodriguez, Jairo A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 130 Lansing St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $136,000, dated June 2005. Filed Sept. 16. Rojas, Luis B., et al., Stamford. Filed by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford, for Richmond Hill Town House Condominium Association Inc., Stamford. Property: 80 Richmond Hill Ave., Unit 1, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 16. Rosenthal, Marie S., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 32 Dora Circle, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $176,544, dated June 1999. Filed Sept. 16.

Roundtree, Belinda and James Roundtree, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 222-224 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 21. Ruiz, Ivan, et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 421, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $214,200, dated July 2013. Filed Sept. 21. Santrock, Suzanne M., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 7 Springdale Court, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $316,000, dated December 2005. Filed Sept. 23. Scaperrotta, Edward L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 2150 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $219,000, dated August 2006. Filed Sept. 23. Sirois, David L., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 56 Vielie St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $255,950, dated March 2008. Filed Sept. 15. Smaldone, James, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 36 Lilac Lane, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $564,426, dated April 2013. Filed Sept. 17. Smith, Hubert C., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of BridgeportProperty: 648 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 21. Snow, Ilona M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 349 East Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $70,000, dated September 2003. Filed Sept. 22. St. Louis Fils, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 40-42 Tremont Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $369,663, dated September 2009. Filed Sept. 22.

Szawlowksi, Tsumiko and Alesander Szawlowski, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 341 Myrtle Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 21.

MORTGAGES 1200 Next Generation LLC, Stamford, by Duncan T. Lee. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Phoenix, Ariz. Property: 1200 Summer St., Suite 302, Stamford. Amount: $300,000. Filed Sept. 21. 132 Capital Partners LLC, Stamford, by Evan H. Ratner. Lender: Evan H. Ratner, New York, N.Y. Property: Lot 11, Map 242, Stamford. Amount: $65,000. Filed Sept. 25. 254 Folino Drive LLC, Monroe, by Vincent Luongo Jr. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 254 Folino Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept. 16. 2671 Old Town Road LLC, Monroe, by Vincent Luongo Jr. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 2671 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $164,000. Filed Sept. 16. 426 Ridgefield Avenue LLC, Bridgeport, by Jerome Snipe. Lender: Sachem Capital Partners LLC, Branford. Property: 424-426 Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $139,000. Filed Sept. 14. 46 Manor Street LLC, Stamford, by Sondra A. Helenese. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 46 Manor St., Stamford. Amount: $225,000. Filed Sept. 25. 4699-101 Main St. LLC, Bridgeport, by Adriana Tereria. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 4699 Main St., Unit 101, Bridgeport. Amount: $144,000. Filed Sept. 21. 535 Riverside LLC, Bridgeport, by Peter A. DiNardo. Lender: United Bank, Glastonbury. Property: 535-541 Riverside Ave., Westport. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 14. 63 Victory LLC, Stamford, by Christopher C. Salvatore. Lender: Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan, Naugatuck. Property: 63 Victory St., Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed Sept. 22. 63 Victory LLC, Stamford, by Christopher C. Salvatore. Lender: Housatonic Industrial Development Corp., Danbury. Property: 63 Victory St., Stamford. Amount: $496,000. Filed Sept. 22. B II Builders LLC, Oxford, by Rock Brouard. Lender: Martion Construction Co. LLC, Shelton. Property: 91 Smith St., Fairfield. Amount: $400,000. Filed Sept. 23.

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FACTS BearGrass Inc., Westport, by Peter W. Gaboriault. Lender: United Bank, Glastonbury. Property: 235 Post Road, Westport. Amount: $735,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Shehaj LLC, Stamford, by Florjan Shehaj. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 287 Greenwich Ave., Stamford. Amount: $975,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Chase1 LLC, Norwalk, by Andre F. Baker. Lender: Camp Capital LLC, Shelton. Property: 84 S. Main St. and 25-27 Baldwin St., Norwalk. Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Tompac Sniffens Lane Inc., Stratford, by Thomas Trombetto. Lender: People’s United Bank, NA, Bridgeport. Property: 335 Sniffens Lane, Stratford. Amount: $480,000. Filed Sept. 14.

ETF Properties LLC, Westchester, N.Y., by Emerson Tonelli. Lender: Connecticut Lending Partners LLC, Stamford. Property: 155 Rainbow Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $25,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Tym Properties LLC, Fairfield, by Tony Makari. Lender: Tony Makari, Fairfield. Property: 95 Beardsley Park Terrace, Bridgeport. Amount: $64,947. Filed Sept. 22.

Farm Creek Investors LLC, by Kathleen Olsen. Lender: First Republic Bank, San Francisco, Calif. Property: 9 Westmere Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1 million. Filed Sept. 25. Fit Properties LLC, Westport, by Stephen Eaton Jr. Lender: B2R Finance LP, Westport. Property: 29 North Ave., Westport. Amount: $490,000. Filed Sept. 14. LJG 1262 Post Road Fairfield LLC, New York, N.Y., by Leslie J. Garfield. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 1262 Post Road, Fairfield. Amount: $7 million. Filed Sept. 15. M & J Investments LLC, Bridgeport, by Sohan Johnson. Lender: Newtek Small Business Finance LLC, West Hempstead, N.Y. Property: 1726 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Sept. 15. Mattera Construction 3 Kensington Place LLC, Westport, by Walter Mattera. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 3 Kensington Place, Westport. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Sept. 18. Pinnacle East LLC, Bridgeport, by Lovejoy M. Baltazar. Lender: RCN Capital Funding LLC, South Windsor. Property: 765 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. Amount: $104,000. Filed Sept. 14. Pinnacle East LLC, Bridgeport, by Lovejoy M. Baltazar. Lender: RCN Capital Funding LLC, South Windsor. Property: 967 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. Amount: $115,600. Filed Sept. 15.

Tym Properties LLC, Fairfield, by Tony Makari. Lender: Tony Makari, Fairfield. Property: 167 Louisiana Ave., Unit 99, Bridgeport. Amount: $34,065. Filed Sept. 22. Westford Associates II LLC, Stamford, by Annette Kane. Lender: State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Hartford. Property: 392-404 West Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1 million. Filed Sept. 16.

NEW BUSINESSES Almonte Market, 288 Bunnell St., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Melvin Almonte. Filed Sept. 18. Ase Essentials, 53-55 Woodward Ave., Apt. C., Norwalk 06854, c/o Diana Revolus. Filed Sept. 15.

Churchill Management Group, 42 Rocky Ridge Drive, Trumbull 06611, c/o Churchill Management Corp. Filed Sept. 21. Collectible and More, 1341 W. Broad St., Stratford 06615, c/o Gani Ndreu. Filed Sept. 22. Cortes Enterprise, 29 Bayview Ave., Second Floor, Norwalk 06854, c/o Wilfredo Cortes. Filed Sept. 18. Crawford Partners, 28 Crawford Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o John Parker. Filed Sept. 23.

Radcliff Communications Group, 53 Washington Ave., Westport 06880, c/o James Radcliff. Filed Sept. 15.

Key Food City Market, 717 West Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Lazaro Supermarket Corp. Filed Sept. 24.

Rated R.A.W., 417 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Brandon Pettway. Filed Sept. 17.

Kingsway Group, 152 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o King’s Daughters & Sons Housing Inc. Filed Sept. 18.

Richard Handyman, 41 High St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Richard Arias Morena. Filed Sept. 24.

Kingsway Senior Apartments, 152 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o King’s Daughters & Sons Housing Inc. Filed Sept. 18.

Sono Market Food Universe, 23 West Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Norwalk Market Place LLC. Filed Sept. 15.

Lady Cecy African Market LLC, 1683 Park Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Melchidec Chiyoleh. Filed Sept. 21.

DNC Home Improvement, 53 Windfield St., Norwalk 06855, c/o Norman Ray Cabrera. Filed Sept. 18.

Lady Cecy African Market LLC, 1683 Park Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Therese Chiyoleh. Filed Sept. 21.

Dollar Express, 525 John St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Tziparch Smith. Filed Sept. 24.

Lifepath, 430 Main Ave., Suite 208, Norwalk 06851, c/o Nini Antolino and Limitless Potential LLC. Filed Sept. 21.

Evolution Sport Bar, 1279 North Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Diomedes Y. Feliz. Filed Sept. 16.

LL Corner Bulliards, 930 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Nelton S. Gooden, Rick Pettway, Raul Foster and Wenroy Reid. Filed Sept. 14.

Fantissy.com, 233 Marlborough Terrace, Fairfield 06825, c/o Craig Kimball. Filed Sept. 24. Fellowship of Rotarian, 24 Primerose Drive, Trumbull 06611, c/o James R. Lang. Filed Sept. 18. Golden Stars Family Daycare Academy, 147 Beechmont Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Grace Aba Gator. Filed Sept. 24.

Blended Learning and Study Center, P.O. Box 110701, Trumbull 06611, c/o Oluwakayode Adebowale. Filed Sept. 4.

Gorgeous Girls Hair Boutique, 86 B Main St., P.O. Box 278, Norwalk 06851, c/o Aleana A. McCoy. Filed Sept. 21.

Bridgeport Mini Mart LLC, 1025 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Shiek Zakir Hossain. Filed Sept. 14.

H.A.W.T. Tea, 361 Stratford Road, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Xavier L. Longwa. Filed Sept. 14.

C.H.A.M.P. Inc. (Community Hands In Action Mentoring Program Inc.), 66 Harriet St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Revel V. Parks. Filed Sept. 21.

Holy Land, 5065 Main St., Trumbull Shopping Park, Trumbull 06611, c/o Rama Pant Dhakal. Filed Sept. 22.

Software Developer, Security Master Specialist (AQR Capital Management — Greenwich, CT) Maintain, supprt & enhance Security Master Syst that houses firm-wide Reference Data. F/T. Reqs Master’s dgr (or frgn equiv) in Comp Sci or rel fld & 2 yrs exp in the job offered or in sftware dvlpmt w/in financl srvces ind supprt’g multi asset classes. All stated exp must incl the follw’g: Obj oriented prgrm’g & prgrm’g principles; Java & C#; SQL incl’g MS & Transact; Tst Driven Dvlpmnt (TDD) practices, continuous integration & agile methodology; Bld Systs incl’g Ant & Maven; & Reference Data systs. Resume: AQR Capital Management, LLC, ATTN: Meghan Kies, 2 Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Flr, Greenwich, CT 06830. Job Code AQR-101.

Kevin A. Taylor DMD, 2595 Park Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Kevin A. Taylor. Filed Sept. 23.

Curry Transport, 70 Weber Ave., Unit 1C, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Jason H. Curry. Filed Sept. 16.

Ase, 20 Ohio Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Christopher Mercer and Diana Revolus. Filed Sept. 15.

Carefoot Reflexology NC, 2000 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 06825, c/o Ya Jie Yu. Filed Sept. 23.

FIGURES

Huthmaker Homes LLC, 9 Woodcrest Ave., Trumbull 06611, c/o Charles Huthmaker. Filed Sept. 18. Jobutiq, 1135 Hancock Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Gerard Dooley. Filed Sept. 14. Jorge Vazquez Home Remodeling and Handyman Service, 315 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Jorge L. Vazquez Jr. Filed Sept. 18. JP Hardwood Floors, 298 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Juan Pablo DeLeon. Filed Sept. 24. Jus 1 Shake, 86 B Main St., P.O. Box 278, Norwalk 06851, c/o Sandra M. McCoy. Filed Sept. 21.

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Loyalty Over Royalty, 46 Lewis Place, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Andrea Reid. Filed Sept. 21. LPC Events and Design, 218 Stonehouse Road, Trumbull 06611, c/o Laura P. Costello. Filed Sept. 29. Luisa P. Dias Real Estate, 4981 Madison Ave., Trumbull 06611, c/o Luisa P. Dias. Filed Sept. 2. Lulytonis Family Daycare, 271 Linen Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Yliana Mendoza. Filed Sept. 25. Michie, 230 Park Ave., Second floor, New York, N.Y., 10169, c/o Matthew Bender & Company Inc. Filed Sept. 25. Moda Studio, 305 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Cynthia Gaspar. Filed Sept. 14. Natural Annie Essentials, 140 Tremont Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Annya White-Brown. Filed Sept. 16. Noorism LLC, 25 Oak St., Westport 06880, c/o Noorism LLC. Filed Sept. 22. NYCSL PDP, 606 Post Road East, Unit 539, Westport 06880, c/o Select Soccer LLC. Filed Sept. 21.

St. Mary’s, 30 Flushing Ave., Fairfield 06825, c/o Rodrigo Joya. Filed Sept. 15. Studio Five Four LLC, 116 Knowlton St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Randy Pettway. Filed Sept. 25. Sun Wise Roots, 33 Coleman St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Christina Stroman. Filed Sept. 14. Sunnyside Inn, 124 Lake St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Hasmukn Patel. Filed Sept. 14. The Yellow House Wellness, 257 Savoy St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Augusta M. Colodette. Filed Sept. 22. Traveling Graces, P.O. Box 733, Norwalk 06856, c/o Melanie Ham. Filed Sept. 21. Trumbull Ridge Taxi, 26 Sunset Ave., Trumbull 06611, c/o Gabriel F. Etienne. Filed Sept. 16. Vomaca Construction, 639 Waune St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Adelson P. Vomoca. Filed Sept. 22. Vomaca Construction, 170 Lincoln Ave., Apt. 37, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Adelson P. Vomoca. Filed Sept. 22. Watapho & Grill, 937 Post Road, Fairfield 06824, c/o Din Nguyen. Filed Sept. 16. Win-Win Asset Recovery, 14 Overbrook Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Jeb Dennis. Filed Sept. 23.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSES S & S Wine and Liquor Warehouse, 40 Boston Ave., Stratford 06614, c/o Elesh Patel. Permit no. LIP.0014879. Filed Sept. 23.

Paz Painting, 4 George St., Trumbull 06611, c/o Rui G. Paz. Filed Sept. 10.

PATENTS

Pivotal Home Solutions, 1751 W. Diehl Road, Suite 200, Naperville, Ill., 69563, c/o Nicor Energy Solutions. Filed Sept. 18. Pride Martial Arts LLC, 507 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Christopher Avellino. Filed Sept. 18.

Contemporaneously reconstructing images captured of a scene illuminated with unstructured and structured illumination sources. Patent no. 9,141,868 issued to Beilei Xu, Penfield, N.Y.; Lalit Keshav Mestha, Fairport, N.Y.’ and Edgar A. Bernal, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Curable and cured adhesive compositions. Patent no. 9,139,756 issued to Christopher J. Campbell, Burnsville, Minn. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Image-data-based temperature control of a keyless inker. Patent no. 9,138,982 issued to Peter Paul, Webster, N.Y.; Jorge A. Alvarez, Webster, N.Y.; Nancy Y. Jia, Webster, N.Y.; Charles Donahue Rizzolo, Fairport, N.Y.; and Augusto E. Barton, Palo Alto, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Malic acid derivatives as amorphous materials for phase-change ink. Patent no. 9,139,743 assigned to Kentaro Morimitsu, Mississauga, Calif.; Adela Goredema, Oakville, Calif.; Naveen Chopra, Oakville, Calif.; and Jennifer Belelie, Oakville, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method for making an ink-jet print head front face having a textured superoleophobic surface. Patent no. 9,139,002 issued to Hong Zhao, Webster, N.Y.; Kyoo-Chul Pasrk, Cambridge, Mass.; and Kock-Yee Law, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Phase change ink compositions comprising mixtures of ester of tartaric acid and ester of citric acid as amorphous materials. Patent no. 9,139,746 issued to Kentaro Morimitsu, Mississauga, Calif.; Adela Goredema, Mississauga, Calif.; Naveen Chopra, Oakville, Calif.; and Daryl W. Vanbesien, Burlington, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Print-head transducer dicing directly on diaphragm. Patent no. 9,139,004 issued to Gary D. Redding, Victor, N.Y.; Antonio L. Williams, Rochester, N.Y.; and John P. Meyers, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Side-edge sheet curler for sheethold down devices. Patent no. 9,139,388 issued to Lloyd A. Williams, Mahopac, N.Y.; Ruddy Castillo, Briarwood, N.Y.; and Joannes N.M. deJong, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Spreader system having pressure roll and method for controlling pressure in a pressure roll. Patent no. 9.138.983 issued to Derek A. Bryl, Webster, N.Y.; Jason Mathew LeFevre, Penfield, N.Y.; Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster, N.Y.; and Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Geneva, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Transfer assist members. Patent no. 9,141,037 issued to Jin Wu, Pittsford, N.Y.; Kyle B. Tallman, Perry, N.Y.; Qi Ying Li, Niagara Falls, Calif.; Jonathan H. Herko, Walworth, N.Y.; Michael S. Roetker, Webster, N.Y.’ and Terry L. Street, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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