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MANUFACTURING JOBS ON RISE AS STATE INVESTS IN TECH ED

INSURANCE MENTOR Educating clients is at the root of a fresh Pentegra-Geiger relationship … 2

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HELD ACCOUNTABLE – AND LOVING IT … 6 MEDIA PARTNER

Greenwich Hospital CFO Eugene Colucci addresses the guests at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Nowalk.

Doctors of distinction

MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PAIRS WITH BUSINESS JOURNAL FOR HISTORIC NIGHT BY BILL FALLON Bfallon@westfairinc.com

or the first time in its 222-year history, the state-chartered Fairfield County Medical Association will partner with a newspaper — the Fairfield County Business Journal — for an awards event. Doctors of Distinction 2014, “Saluting those

who go beyond the diagnosis,” is Oct. 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Ave. in Norwalk. It is the first incarnation of the event and the public is invited. Accounting firm Citrin Cooperman is event co-sponsor with the Business Journal. “Citrin Cooperman is very excited about sponsoring the inaugural Doctors of Distinction » DOCTORS, page 4

fter years of decline, manufacturing jobs in Connecticut are now trending upward. As the state takes proactive steps to ensure people are trained for manufacturing jobs, employment numbers are simultaneously rising. In the most recent data, manufacturing jobs increased from 163,500 last year to 164,100 this year. “During the decades of job losses, many parents were losing middle-class manufacturing jobs and (in turn) discouraged their children from pursuing manufacturing as a career,” said Lori-Lynn Chatlos, business services specialist at the state Department of Labor. “The public technical schools were drained of resources because of the lack of public investment.” But for the past few years, the state has been paying close attention to the return on investment in technical and trades education. The state has a sharp focus on preparing its young workforce to take the place of aging baby boomers who are slowly exiting the job market, Chatlos said. It will be difficult to find qualified candidates to fill manufacturing job openings without investing in technical skills training and advanced manufacturing certificate programs. “We’re concerned about the age of our manufacturing workforce,” said Patrick Flaherty, an economist with the state Labor Department. “A lot of them are nearing retirement so there’s a concern we won’t have enough people ready to take those jobs. We need to have a pipeline because a lot of these folks are going to be leaving. Job openings in manufacturing could be huge as retirement happens. We’re already seeing it happen.” The manufacturing industry received a boost when the state passed the jobs bill in 2011, investing money into technical education that » MAKING, page 4

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Ten-thousand Americans per day are reaching 65.

Cultural Alliance tackles challenges of intergenerational workforce BY RICHARD LEE Hearst Connecticut Media

arnessing a multigenerational workforce to produce results while not pulling too hard on the reins can be a challenge, but more than 50 participants in a session hosted by the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County learned that with some imagination and creativity, age differences can result in a winning combination. Held at Comradity, a co-working space for creative professionals on Canal Street in Stamford, and facilitated by Brian Mattimore, president of Norwalk-based Growth Engine, which calls itself an innovation agency, the event was a rapid-fire session that teamed participants from a variety of businesses and nonprofit organizations to determine how to turn the differences in a mixed-age workforce into positive interaction and not clashes of cultures. “When a company turns it around, it can empower a multigenerational workplace,” said John Grace, president and CEO of BrandTaxi, a Stamford-based branding company. As the head of a business whose employees run the gamut from young college graduates to veterans of the branding industry, Grace has the job of encouraging his staff to work together for the benefit of their clients. “It’s hard to teach people that it’s OK to share,” said Grace, declining to disclose his age — only to say with a wry smile, “I’m in the older group. I’m often defined as a ‘dean of the industry.’” He said he got some good ideas from his experience at the event. “One was ‘teaching up’ – for young people to teach older people. It could be technology. People were into it. I thought it was great,” he said, adding that at later sessions participants will be asked if they implemented any ideas that came out of the session and if they worked.

‘DIFFERENT EXPECTATIONS’

A participant in a subsequent panel dis-

Bryan Mattimore of Growth Engine leads a brainstorming session during the Creativity in the Workplace program at Comradity’s Stamford office. | Photo by Lindsay Perry

cussion Oct. 20 will be Christopher Bruhl, president and CEO of The Business Council of Fairfield County, who said the intergenerational workplace has been an oft-repeated topic at the council’s Human Capital Council meetings. “At different stages of their lives, employees have different expectations,” Bruhl said. “Authority and management tend to lead to older people managing younger workers, but in some cases, it’s younger people supervising older employees due to their technology skills. Or younger people might have started a business and hired people who are older. Older generations should appreciate younger employees as performers and not just learners, and younger people should appreciate older workers because their experience has value.” A key is to find things that both groups have in common, he said.

Richard Rapp, president of Altamira, a Westport consultancy focusing on advertising, branding and communications, said Mattimore succeeded in drawing creative responses from everyone in the group. “There was one consistent theme — people want to have a voice and do meaningful work and work collaboratively. That seems to run across all ages,” said Rapp, 58, who is bringing some of those ideas back to his fiveperson business. “I’m going to listen more instead of projecting my ideas. It’s about ideas, but they don’t just happen. They’re nurtured.”

CREATIVE ECONOMY

Mattimore has many years of experience in conducting events like the one at Comradity, honing his technique to encourage even the most inhibited participant to get involved.

“We’ve done over 1,000 ‘ideation sessions.’ We trigger our clients right away,” he said, dividing the group up into small teams and encouraging them to write their ideas about how to create a better work environment on sheets of paper taped to the walls around a large room. “There could be 50, 60, 70 or 80 ideas. We’ll funnel them down to 12 to 15 that can be developed.” The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is hosting the “Creativity in the Workplace” sessions as a way to demonstrate its role as a partner in the creative economy, according to David Green, program director of the alliance. “We’re interested in promoting activity between arts and cultural groups and businesses and fostering greater creativity in the 21st century workplace,” he said. Comradity, a workspace where business, creative professionals and educators collaborate to share ideas, was the ideal place to conduct the ideation session, said Jim Kern, co-founder of the business with his wife, Katherine Kern. It has 26 resident members and a coworking space in an open studio where individual and mobile network members work together on projects. “Businesses and creativity often tend to be silos. We like to get business leaders, students, creative types and the academic world together,” Jim Kern said, adding that managers in their 50s must determine how they can get the best out of new employees right out of college. The result can be companies suffering because they cannot attract young, creative people, he said. “How do I take advantage of a young employee without stomping out their desire to get ahead?” he said. “Young employees can feel stifled.” Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See stamfordadvocate.com for more from this reporter.

Geiger, Pentegra team to expand benefits services

hite Plains-based Pentegra Retirement Services, with offices in Shelton, it will collaborate with the Glenn G. Geiger Co. Inc., an independent executive and director benefits consulting firm in Darien. Geiger will market its supplemental benefits and bank-owned life insurance programs through Pentegra Insurance

Agency Inc. Kevin Killian, Pentegra’s director of bank-owned life insurance, or BOLI, said, “We are delighted to work with the Geiger Co. to broaden our reach and footprint in New England and other select states. Geiger’s approach to educating clients about supplemental benefits and BOLI strongly complements our service strategy.”

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Founded in 1953, Geiger was billed in a Pentegra press release as “a premier specialty firm excelling in the design, implementation, administration and financing of quality executive benefit programs.” Scott Geiger, president and CEO of the Geiger Co., said, “Pentegra’s approach fits well with our culture and the principles we value. Its member-driven board of direc-

tors, independent, transparent approach, legacy of integrity and quality products made this a natural collaboration. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with Pentegra.” Besides White Plains and Shelton, Pentegra maintains offices in Vermont, Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina. — Bill Fallon

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Awards ceremony for Fairfield County,” said Mark Fagan, managing partner of the company’s Norwalk office. “The awards were created to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the leading physicians in Fairfield County for their contribution to the profession and the community. All of the winners and nominees have represented the highest standards of excellence in the medical community and we congratulate them all.” “All the Fairfield County doctors are doctors of distinction,” said Dr. Robin Oshman, a dermatologist with a Ph.D. in microbiology who is president of the association. “We look forward to recognizing a chosen few.” The five Doctors of Distinction categories and winners include: •

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Humanitarian Award: DR. RICHARD J. GARVEY, general surgery, Bridgeport; Lifetime Achievement: DR. JEANNE M. MARCONI, pediatrics, Norwalk; Leadership in Medical Advocacy: DR. EDWARD VOLPINTESTA, family physician, Bethel; Community Service: DR. DARCY I. LOWELL, pediatrics, Bridgeport; and Excellence in Medical Research: DR. BEVERLY J. DRUCKER, medical oncology, Greenwich.

DOCTORS of DISTINCTION Saluting those who go beyond the diagnosis

2014 “Doctors of Distinction is not a popularity contest,” said Dee DelBello, publisher of the Fairfield County Business Journal. “It’s designed to recognize the best of the best, which is no easy task for the judges. It’s our hope that the award program becomes an annual, respected and anticipated tradition and that the Business Journal, working with the Fairfield County Medical Association, will bring more awareness to all residents about the good work of their Fairfield County physicians.” Dr. Randy Trowbridge, who is the association’s vice president, set the event in the context of an evolving industry, saying, “Where we are in health care is a place that has moved about as far away as it can from the most important thing in health care: the patient-physician relationship.” But, he said, “Here we have an event to celebrate excellent doctors. Given all that we have going on in health care, I’d call that a breath of fresh air.” Additionally, the association is honoring Dr. Shireen Donaldson-Ramos with its 2014 Dr. Melville G. Magida Award and, for legal work, attorney Roy Breitenbach of Long Island, N.Y.-based Garfunkel Wild PC,

with a Connecticut office on Bedford Street in Stamford. Mark Thompson, executive director of the association, said Donaldson-Ramos, an obstetrician, is the Magida Award’s 36th recipient. It honors a physician not yet 40 years old for “notable patient care and service to the community.” Thompson said Breitenbach’s work was instrumental in a major federal Appeals Court victory for the 1,500-member association’s physicians and doctors of osteopathy. The association also has invited seven lawmakers for recognition. “They’ve all done tremendous things for patients and we wanted to recognize and thank them,” Thompson said. The state lawmakers are Sen. Toni Boucher, R-Wilton; Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, D-Westport; Sen. Anthony Musto, D-Trumbull; Rep. Gail Lavielle, R-Wilton; Rep. Tony Hwang, R-Fairfield; Rep. Daniel Carter, R-Bethel; and Rep. Prasad Srinivasan, R-Glastonbury. Srinivasan is the only medical doctor in the state Legislature, Thompson said. Dr. Bruce Koeppen, dean of the new Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, is a special guest speaker. Stacey DiPiazza, principal of East Windsor-based InfoShred, will present Stamford-based nonprofit AmeriCares with a check as part of a program that shreds medical records for free, with doctors making voluntary donations for the service that go to charity. This year’s check is $2,300.

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would equip both the long-term unemployed and high school graduates with the training they need to succeed at their jobs. Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport now provides advanced manufacturing certificates. State funding covers part of the tuition costs for those enrolled in the nine-month course. Last year, 25 out of 26 people in the program found jobs after graduation. The one person who didn’t find a job after graduating from the program was a high school student who wasn’t ready to enter the job market yet, said Gene LaPorta, outreach coordinator for the Advanced Manufacturing Center at the college. “The average age of a machinist is about 57,” LaPorta said. “People stay in manufacturing for a long time. Because of that there aren’t enough skilled employees to replace an aging workforce and the workforce have to train the younger workforce. There’s a great tsunami of workers leaving in five to

six years. That’s part of the labor forecast that supports what the governor is doing with advanced manufacturing centers.” Kris Lorch, president of Alloy Engineering Company Inc. in Bridgeport, can testify to the longevity of employment at her manufacturing company. Some of her 43 employees have been at the company for more than 30 years. She said the median age of her employees is 58, and only one or two people a year are getting advanced manufacturing certificates. Although Fairfield County is known for its financial epicenter and major insurance companies, manufacturing is a major job-creating industry in this region. Lorch said one reason the state and private sectors are supporting the growth of manufacturing jobs is because of a multiplier effect. “When I hire people, I’m buying more metal, tooling, chairs, office supplies, coolants, oils and other factory supplies to support that person. For every widget, I need boxes and packaging to ship the goods. Everything I consume in order to make the product has a multiplier effect,” Lorch said. Transportation equipment is the state’s

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largest employer in the sector with 34,154 jobs, according to a Manufacturers’ News survey. Fabricated metals ranked second, accounting for 26,007 jobs. Industrial machinery ranked third with 25,903 jobs, the survey showed. Other key manufacturing arenas in Connecticut include biomedical device, aerospace and precision machining. The state is also seeing a growth in advanced weapon systems such as threat-detection devices and protective gear and in electronics used for cybersecurity. In Fairfield County, two manufacturing companies recently expanded: Memry Corp. in Bethel and Neeltran Inc. in New Milford. Meanwhile, Smiths Detection in Danbury is leaving the state next year and taking 130 jobs along with it. Despite vacillating employment numbers in manufacturing, smaller companies have been holding steady in Connecticut. “Free-trade policies led to massive loss of manufacturing jobs in the U.S., and Connecticut felt the impact more than many other states since it was traditionally one of our largest sectors,” Chatlos said.

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“I’ve seen many companies through ups and downs and the types of family-owned manufacturing companies that started out in a garage, basement or at the kitchen table are abundant in Fairfield County and across the state. They tend to be less mobile than large multinationals and are often more vested in their community, so they found a way to survive.”

Tagetik targets recent grads, young professionals BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com

hile software giants such as IBM Corp., Oracle Corp. and SAP tend to attract professionals with decades of experience, an Italian corporateperformance management software company with an office in Stamford is targeting recent college graduates. Tagetik, which has a presence in 30 countries, plans to move its Stamford staff of 30 employees from 1055 Summer St. to 9 W. Broad St. and plant itself in the city’s financial center to attract young urban professionals in finance and technology. By January, Tagetik’s Stamford office space will be 50 percent larger growing from 4,000 square feet to 6,300 square feet. The construction cost is estimated to be $50,000. “We’ve outgrown our space, and we have significant expansion plans from a staffing perspective, said Dave Kasabian, senior vice president of product marketing and strategy at Tagetik. “We are building out a raw space that will house sales, consulting and marketing staff for Tagetik North America. Right now we’re outside the corporate core in a more commercial area,

but we’ll be moving to the downtown where we’ll be surrounded by more of the international corporate companies.” Tagetik has been focusing its energy on doubling its staff in its Stamford office. This year, it plans to hire five to six. By next year, the company wants to hire between 15 and 20. Kasabian, who is looking to fill a product marketing position, said one of his lead candidates is from Norwalk, reinforcing the company’s intent of hiring locally. He said that Tagetik has been recruiting college graduates from schools such as the University of Connecticut, Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University. “We’re looking for people with finance and IT backgrounds coming out of university to become junior-level consultants,” Kasabian said. “At the junior level, we have seven of them in this office, and five of them are from local universities. People we hired at local universities have done quite well. They have the right level of experience, energy and work ethic, and they like coming to work with a smaller company.” The company, based in Lucca, Italy, develops software for corporations that generate revenues above $100 million. For companies struggling with the budgeting, planning and forecast-

ing processes, Tagetik provides the software needed to help automate and manage them. “We compete with big players like SAP, Oracle and IBM and smaller companies that are cloud-only or startup types with lots of funding,” Kasabian said. “Our market is very crowded, but we offer one product that can do multiple things. Our software does budgeting, planning, profitability, financial statement reporting, SEC reporting, while other companies do it separate. We do it all in one process so everything is integrated.” The software product provides simple automations to complex financial processes, Kasabian said. From the executive level, it gives them more confidence of what is auditable and what they’re reporting internally and externally, and it gets information into decision-makers’ hands more quickly, so they can take action, he said. Tagetik moved into Stamford seven years ago to establish a regional office because of the city’s proximity to a young urban population and Manhattan. The company was founded in 1986 and has generated funding through White Bridge Investments in Milan, Italy. The investment company is a minor stakeholder of Tagetik. The company recently received $36 mil-

lion from White Bridge Investments in a round of funding to grow its international markets and to enhance the organizational and commercial structure of its offices and the development of industry software. The company has had 12 years of double-digit growth. It hit a record high last year with 25 percent growth in revenue and more than 100 new customers. Kasabian, who used to be an analyst in the financial market, said the software industry has tremendously evolved since 2007 when there was a big round of acquisitions where almost all companies in the software space were acquired by IBM, SAP and Oracle. When companies got swallowed by the mega vendors, it created a market for newer companies like his to come into the market and compete by becoming more innovative, adaptable and getting products to the market more quickly, Kasabian said. “There was a big backlash after those acquisitions of companies where they found themselves in an environment where they were not getting the quality of support, the newest products and stability that comes with working with a smaller vendor. That created an opportunity for us to come into the market and give customers our attention.”

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CFOs TAKE A BOW

FCBJ EVENT HIGHLIGHTS AN EVOLVING PROFESSION AND ITS BEST

full-house crowd of 150 attended the Business Journal’s second annual 2014 CFO of the Year Awards recently at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk. The crowd brought a lively energy that the award candidates seized upon and amplified with spontaneous remarks at the dais. If the evening had a casualty, it was any regard of accounting as staid, stuffy and by-the-book boring. Rather, Greenwich Hospital CFO/Yale New Haven Health System Vice President Eugene Colucci said, “It used to be you solved for X and it was a black-andwhite situation. Not anymore. You have to be involved from the very beginning. What you can’t do is tell somebody, ‘That’s a really bad idea you’ve got.’ You want to be involved right away so you can be a backbone and move the process forward.”

Event judge Patricia Poli and winner Richard Luce, CFO, Rosco Laboratories in Stamford.

To do that, at least in part, Colucci said, “You have to get inside people’s heads.” He identified optimism as a key component of a successful CFO.

Peter Gioia, vice president and economist, Connecticut Business and Industry Association, with winner Patrick McCabe, CFO, Bridgeport Hospital.

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Other attributes of success included being a realist, a psychologist and a bricklayer. Of the bricklaying, he said, “You get in early and build; you don’t destroy.”

Winner Douglas Polistena, CFO and general manager, The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury.

McGladrey’s Michael Archer, partner, left, and Greg Budnik, assurance partner. Their Stamford office is part of the RSM International network.

Acting, too, is an important CFO tool, Colucci said. “You tell them their ideas are wonderful. You have to keep that poker face. Then you get back to your office and shut the door. And then you explode.” The winner in the large-size business category was Patrick McCabe, Yale New Haven Health System’s senior vice president for corporate finance and CFO of Bridgeport Hospital. The medium-size business winner was Richard Luce, financial team

leader, Stamford-based Rosco Laboratories. The winner in the small-business category was Douglas Polistena, general manager and CFO, The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. The other nominees were Jeffrey Gulbin, CFO, Stamfordbased Finacity Corp.; Ashley Marks, CFO, defense aircraft and support business unit, Stratford-based Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.; Saeed Nasiri, CFO, Greenwich Hospital; » » SEE NEXT PAGE

Jim Wright, vice president, Greenwich Hospital Foundation, left, and Eugene Colucci, Greenwich Hospital’s senior vice president and CFO, who served as emcee.

Realtor Ajay Shah, Danbury-based Nationwide Homes.

The 2014 CFO of the Year Awards nominees’ photos flank a mansion rotunda wall.

Mark Peterson, vice president, finance and materials, Sheltonbased OEM Controls Inc.; and Mike Walsh, CFO, United States Beverage in Stamford. The sponsors were White Plains,

N.Y.-based Rakow Commercial Realty Group (with a Stamford office) and beverage company Heineken USA; Stratford-based helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky; the Stamford office of McGladrey

– Assurance, Tax, Consulting; TD Bank, with offices in Stamford, Darien and Norwalk; and MercedesBenz of Greenwich, which showcased a pair of two-door cars at the mansion’s front door. Marianne

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Wilson’s Complete Catering from Wilton provided the food. The judges were Patricia Poli, associate professor of accounting, Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University; Peter Gioia, economist

and vice president, Connecticut Business and Industry Association; and Arthur Renner, executive director, Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. — Photos and story by Bill Fallon

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Three nonprofits benefit from First Niagara’s giving

orwalk-based First Niagara Foundation, the nonprofit charitable foundation established by First Niagara Bank, will give $50,000 in grants to support seven youth mentoring programs in the tristate region, including three in Fairfield County. The three nonprofits in Fairfield County are the Bridgeport Public Education Fund to support the Mentoring for Academic Achievement and College Success program, the Human Services Council of Norwalk for the Norwalk Mentor program and the Stamford Public Education Foundation for the Stamford Mentoring program. The grants were made as part of First Niagara’s Mentoring Matters program, which launched in 2007 and to date has been responsible for $6.25 million in mentoring grants that have benefited 39,000 students, the bank said. “Giving young people access to caring adult mentors and role models is a proven way to help guide them to make positive life decisions and develop into healthy, productive adult members of our community,” said First Niagara tristate President Cathie Schaffer. “This is why we have made mentoring a key focus area of our charitable giving program,

From left, Karen Crane, senior communications manager, First Niagara Bank; Robert Cerminaro, tristate market executive, First Niagara Bank; Nancy Pratt, director, Norwalk Mentor program; Margaret Hiller, executive director, Bridgeport Public Education Fund Inc.; Susan Rigano, executive director, Stamford Public Education Foundation; Cathie Schaffer, tristate regional president, First Niagara Bank; Elizabeth Gurney, executive director, First Niagara Foundation; and Benjamin Fetterman, southwestern Connecticut area manager, First Niagara Bank.

and support organizations that provide quality mentoring programs in our markets.” “First Niagara is wholly committed to supporting the communities we serve — both

through financial support and through volunteer efforts,” said Elizabeth Gurney, executive director, First Niagara Foundation. “Our team members are equally as passionate

about mentoring — volunteering their time and expertise to help youths across our footprint reach their true potential.” — Bill Fallon

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WE INVITE YOU TO BE OUR SPECIAL GUESTS AT THE INAUGURAL AWARDS PROGRAM HONORING THE DOCTORS OF DISTINCTION WINNERS.

DOCTORS of DISTINCTION Saluting those who go beyond the diagnosis

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RICHARD J. GARVEY, MD General Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport

Lifetime Achievement: JEANNE M. MARCONI, MD Center for Advanced Pediatrics

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THE LIST

Marketing Directors Listed alphabetically.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEXT LIST: OCTOBER 20 CEOS

Marketing Directors

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

A.G. Williams Painting Co.

500 W. Putnam Ave., Suite 400, Greenwich 06830 618-0058 • agwilliamspainting.com

Angel Commercial Real Estate

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

Building Blocks Early Learning Center LLC

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

Bridgeport Hospital

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

CMO/Director Year appointed/joined company

Paul Viggiano Director of business administration and marketing 2008

Nili Walp Director of marketing 2011

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

KAYAK

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

CMO/Director Year appointed

Robert Birge CMO 2009

The Millburn Corp.

Craig Gilbert Global head of business development 2014

Priceline.com Inc.

Brett Keller CMO 2002

Purdue Pharma LP

Raul Dames Vice president, corporate affairs and communications 2014

411 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830 625-7554 • millburncorp.com

Carrie Steers Director of Stamford location NA

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

John Cappiello Media relations coordinator 1991

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

Compass Diversified Holdings

61 Wilton Road, Stamford 06880 221-1703 • compassequity.com

Deloitte

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

Diageo North America Inc.

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

Kimberly A. Brooks Marketing director 2011

Jennifer L. Wyman Director of marketing 2007 Eamon Kelly Director and CMO of strategy and operations practice NA

Syl Saller CMO, Diageo PLC 2013

EMCOR Group Inc.

Mava K. Heffler Vice president, marketing and communications NA

Fairfield University

Jennifer Anderson Assistant vice president for marketing and communciations 2014

First County Bank

Karen Kelly Senior vice president and CMO 2008

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

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

117 Prospect St., Stamford 06901 462-4400 • firstcountybank.com

Frontier Communications

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

General Electric Co.

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

The IHC Group

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

IMS Health Global Inc.

83 Wooster Heights Road, Danbury 06810 448-4600 • imshealth.com

Cecilia K. McKenney Executive vice president, human resources and administrative services 2012 Beth Comstock Senior vice president and CMO 2003

Paul Tiller Marketing coordinator 2013

Gema Parlange Vice president, global market measurement 2014

Radisphere

500 Post Road East, Westport 06880 222-6300 • radispheregroup.com

RBS Americas

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

SeriousFun Children's Network

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

Sikorsky

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

Sturm Ruger & Company Inc.

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

Melissa Fass Vice president, marketing and communications 2012

Jim Hughes Senior vice president of media relations 2013 Adam Guy Director of marketing and communications 2013

Tyrone Woodyarn Vice president, communications and marketing 2012

Christopher Killoy President, chief operating officer 2013

UBS North America

Paula Polito CMO, UBS Wealth Management Americas 2009

United Rentals Inc.

Juan Corsillo Senior vice president and CMO 2012

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

100 First Stamford Place, No. 700, Stamford 06902 800-877-3687 • ur.com

Webster Bank

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

William B. Meyer

255 Long Beach Blvd., Stratford 06615 800-727-5985 • williambmeyer.com

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

Xerox Corp.

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

Dawn C. Morris Executive vice president and CMO, Webster Bank and Webster Financial Corp. 2014 Penny Shawah Director, marketing and strategy 2010

Michelle D. Wilson Chief revenue and marketing officer 2011

John Kennedy CMO 2014

This is a lis(ng of chief marke(ng oﬃcers from a selec(on of companies located in the region. If you wish for your chief marke(ng oﬃcer to be included in our next list, please email Danielle Renda at drenda@wesAairinc.com. Source: Informa(on obtained from company websites and exis(ng LinkedIn accounts. Note: Addresses above contain regional loca(ons, not necessarily company headquarters. NA Not available.

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Runners collect $65K for mentoring programs A STAMFORD 5K PROVES POPULAR WITH BUSINESSES

Chearleaders from Stamford’s Westhill High School at the race.

BY BILL FALLON Bfallon@westfairinc.com

alkers and runners numbering 350 rallied in Stamford recently to support the Stamford Public Education Foundation’s mentoring efforts via the MarcUS for Change 5K Walk/Run at Cove Island Park. MarcUS for Change is a Stamford-based nonprofit that works to raise money and awareness for mentoring programs in Stamford schools.

The MarcUS 5K starting gun. | Photos by Bernie Weiss

The event raised more than $65,000 toward the SPEF Mentoring Initiative, the foundation reported afterward. Corporate sponsors included the regional offices of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Indeed. com, First County Bank, Nestlé Waters North America, The Berkowitz Law Firm LLC in Stamford and Cablevision/Lightpath. For the 2013-14 school year, the program served students at eight schools in Stamford: Dolan Middle School, Cloonan Middle School, Domus Trailblazers Academy, Rippowam Middle School, Scofield Magnet

Middle School, Stamford High School, Turn of River Middle School and Westhill High School. The foundation’s data reveal 66 percent of those involved with an education foundation mentor improved their grades or maintained a B average across semesters and 44 percent achieved a B average or higher during participation. Additionally, those being mentored signed up in droves – 85 percent – for after-school activities. Nearly three in four students in the program – 71 percent – did not discuss college plans before acquiring a mentor. Afterward, 82 percent discussed college.

Businesspeople are among the 191 volunteers, “making up a large portion of the volunteers,” said Sennéa Raslan, program director and marketing specialist for the foundation. “As a public education foundation, SPEF makes it easy for businesses to support the Stamford Public Schools by targeting their donations to programs such as mentoring and by giving their employees an opportunity to volunteer with students who will flourish with the additional help of a caring adult,” said Susan Rigano, the foundation’s executive director.

ROSCO CONGRATULATES OUR OWN

RICHARD LUCE “Top CFO of the Year” in Fairfield County

Richard is extremely deserving of this award which recognizes his mastery of financial management and his clear and vital contributions to our company. We salute Richard and all of the nominees for this prestigious honor.

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For more information about Rosco visit www.rosco.com or call 203-708-8900

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Renowned Children’s Choir Celebrates Its 20th Season The Fairfield County Children’s Choir (FCCC), a communitybased choral program, provides children in grades 4 through 12 the opportunity to participate in a musical experience that is challenging, rewarding and enjoyable. The choir, which has been recognized in performances throughout the U.S. and internationally, also brings critically acclaimed choral music to the community through a variety of concerts and events. The Fairfield County Children’s Choir is made up of 300 children performing in four choirs. The choirs range from youngsters beginning to acquire vocal skills and repertoire to advanced choristers performing sophisticated voicing, musical forms, texts and techniques. This year, FCCF is celebrating its 20th anniversary season. Some of the highlights of the season include the choir’s popular holiday concert, this year Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Klein Memorial auditorium and a performance with the Cross Border Orchestra Ireland, Oct. 30, at Carnegie Hall. One of the most attended concerts each year is the Fairfield County Children’s Choir Broadway concert Saturday, Feb. 7, also at the Klein, where the choirs perform Broadway favorites, with talented young soloists. The 20th anniversary season will also include a concert with the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra Dec. 6, a summer tour and a 20th anniversary recording. Each year we develop a program that may include premier performances of pieces written specifically for the choir, and special guest artists. The choir has shared the stage with such notable artists as Renee Fleming, Christopher Plummer, Ivan Rutherford and Tom Chapin and has also performed at Tanglewood, Carnegie Hall and in Europe. The choir’s music director and founder is Jon Noyes, who has been recognized by the Connecticut Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association as Choral Director of the Year. A music educator both in the Fairfield Public Schools and at Fairfield University, Noyes has conducted children’s choirs on the national level. He conducts the FCCC’s advanced choir, the Chamber Singers. For more information about the Fairfield County Children’s Choir, visit singfccc.org or call 203-414-4292. Jon Noyes, music director Fairfield County Children’s Choir 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.

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SPOOKTACULAR SHENANIGANS AT CONNECTICUT’S BEARDSLEY ZOO The spectacular fall foliage serves as a gorgeous backdrop for Connecticut’s only zoo this time of year. And there are plenty of fall festivities in store for visitors of all ages, including harvest hayrides every weekend in October and November and on school holidays, too! Our Second-Annual Brew at the Zoo Oct. 11, 6:30-10 p.m., is a great way to kick oﬀ the spooky season. This adults-only event features craft beers, delicious fare, live music and a silent auction with proceeds supporting Connecticut’s only zoo. From October 17-31, guests will be welcomed by our “Scarecrows on Parade” display, a fun and funny exhibition showcasing dozens of cleverly crafted scarecrows designed by local schoolchildren. If you love Halloween, you won’t want to miss our HowlO-Ween extravaganza Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25, 6:30-10 p.m. Recommended for children ages 8 and over, our “Greek Mythology” hayride, Haunted Farmyard, Gruesome Greenhouse and magic show are sure to fright and delight all who attend. Tickets also include free face painting and, of course, candy. For younger guests, Boo at the Zoo Oct. 26 is the perfect way to spend the day… and if you’re under age 12, in costume, and accompanied by a paying adult, you get in for free.

There’s always something new at the zoo, so come enjoy these crisp autumn days and frightastic fall festivities! To learn more, visit BeardsleyZoo.org.

NATIONAL PREMIERE OF ‘COMPADRE HUASHAYO,’ PRODUCED BY INTAKE MUSIC The INTAKE Music Organization presents the national premiere of its production, “Compadre Huashayo,” a documentary that tells the story of musicians who keep their musical heritage alive through the philosophy of two cultures coming together without one subjugating the other. The film is directed by Aric Hartvig from PBS, with original music by American-born composer Gabriela Frank, of Peruvian and Lithuanian descent, and recipient of the 2009 Latin Grammy. The film was recently confirmed for national distribution on the PBS network. The event is Monday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m., The Italian Center, 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford. It has been hailed by international media as an important project that promotes cultural exchange between two nations. “Compadre Huashayo,” was written for the Orchestra of Andean Instruments in QuitoEcuador. The composer Gabriela Frank created a Western classical piece and translated it to the traditional instruments of Ecuador; where the winds and string instruments are

replaced by a series of ﬂutes, charango and bandolins — instead of violins, violas and cellos. There will be a panel discussion with the composer and videographer as well as a musical performance by the INTAKE Ensemble, incorporating American and Latin American music with native and classical instruments. In addition, traditional ballet dances from Peru will demonstrate the unity of cultures through music and education. For additional information, visit intakemusic.org.

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SPECIAL REPORT

ELDER CARE REPORT

Senior care hits home for baby boomers CENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING ADAPTS AS ITS CLIENT BASE EXPLODES

BY BILL FALLON Bfallon@westfairinc.com

r. Stephen Jones is director of the Center for Healthy Aging at Greenwich Hospital, which is a member of the Yale New Haven Health System. He spoke recently with the Fairfield County Business Journal about issues impacting senior health care, including a shift toward improved services as 10,000 baby boomers per day reach age 65. The center serves the tristate region, including Westchester County, N.Y., which provides 50 percent of its patients. THE CENTER FOR HEALTHY AGING WAS NAMED A “CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE” BY THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY. IF I AM A PATIENT, ARE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LEADING TO THE AWARD EVIDENT? “The Center for Healthy Aging is really about true customer service,” Jones said. “There is a time commitment to family members as well as to clients. It consists of unrushed analysis and assessment by a whole team.” He ticked off specialists who routinely participate in such assessment/ analysis: “Neuro-psychiatrist, pharmacist, geriatric physician, speech pathologist ... the whole gamut.”

YOU ARE A PERSONAL FAN OF HUMOR. CAN A LEVITY FACTOR BE QUANTIFIED BEYOND THE “LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE” ADAGE? “When humor is used correctly, it can be extremely powerful,” Jones said. “It has benefits not just for healing but in promoting better communication.” But, he said, the levity is not necessarily of the ha-ha variety and a long-ranging conversation with Jones elicits no rimshot-worthy riffs on the weather, in-laws or lawyers. Rather, he uses humor as a “powerful enhancer” of trust, credibility and confidence, he said. “It’s not goofy, all-out silliness,” he said. Even bad news offers room for a smile: “It can be a distractor when used very carefully and with sensitivity. I am a big fan of humor.” YOU OFFER AN AGING ASSESSMENT THAT LASTS A COUPLE OF HOURS. IS THIS A NEW IDEA? IS THE FOCUS PHYSICAL OR COGNITIVE? “This is a new idea,” he said, adding, “Geriatrics is a relatively new science.” He said the assessments date to the 1990s. “It takes more than two hours when it is done right, examining every component of life. One reason it takes longer than for, say, an 18-year-old is that an 80-year-old has a lot of medical history. It is a challenging process.” Jones said a person today on average will live to see 80, a 30-year leap in a century. The word “geriatric,” he explained, was coined by a 1906 medical student. “It’s Greek for ‘old man.’ We try not to use it at the Center for Healthy Aging.”

Stephen Jones

YOU ADDRESS GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRIC ISSUES VIA A STAFF THAT INCLUDES A BOARD-CERTIFIED GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRIST, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS AND A NURSE PRACTITIONER. ON A SCALE OF 1-5 — 1 BEING LITTLE INTEREST AND 5 A LOT OF INTEREST — CHART THE LAST DECADE REGARDING INTEREST IN GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY.

Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. “It’s a six,” he said, exceeding the scale. “Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. But the probability of it happening increases as we get older. Cognitive issues and depression are major parallel issues. The field of geriatric psychiatry is an offshoot of general psychiatry. It is very important and it is very much growing.” Citing the number 10,000 as the number of baby boomers who reach 65 each day, he said they face a 3 percent to 5 percent chance of developing Alzheimer’s at that point, but 20 years later the number is 40 percent to 50 percent.

THE BABY BOOMERS WHO FOUGHT IN OR PROTESTED VIETNAM, SURFED AND ROCKED OUT ARE GRAYING. THIS GENERATION LOVED TO OPPOSE ITS PARENTS. HOW WILL THE AGING EXPERIENCES OF THE BOOMERS AND THEIR PARENTS DIFFER? “The baby boomers have changed the face of America: economically, socially and medically. With 10,000 born every day, they drove the economy. They drove social issues. And they drove medical advances. Their expectations for aging are different. They expect a certain quality of life. It’s going to be interesting; it’s certainly going to be different than our parents.” Besides full assessments and psychiatric exams, the center offers family caregiving consultations with a licensed clinical social worker, in the center’s words, “to enable caregivers to adequately address concerns and make knowledgeable decisions.” The center also runs spouse and family support groups and a program called Generations, for those over 50, that mixes discounts on medicine and insurance and even car rentals with educational seminars.

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Renovated Witherell to hold open house

HealthPrize, West collaborate

fter 21 months of renovation work, The Nathaniel Witherell, a short-term rehab and skilled nursing center in Greenwich, will host an open house Oct. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 70 Parsonage Road. The open house will include refreshments, entertainment and tours of the facility. The event will showcase the completion of the Witherell’s capital projects, with an estimated total cost of more than $26 million. The renovated nursing center will have 202 beds. A new cafe will also open with an outdoor deck. Each of the four floors will still have a dining hall. Other renovation projects include improving the quality of nursing care rooms and adding elevators. The town, which owns the facility, approved a $21 million bond to fund the project. To RSVP for the open house, contact Scott Neff at 203-618-4227 or by email at sneff@friendsofwitherell.org. — Crystal Kang

The Nathaniel Witherell facility in Greenwich. File photo

orwalk-based HealthPrize Technologies LLC announced it will integrate its medication adherence software platform into West Pharmaceutical Services’ injectable drug delivery systems. West’s systems, which include pens and auto-injectors, will be electronically connected to the HealthPrize platform to track when patients take their medication. Healthprize’s software educates patients on the importance of medication adherence and gives users incentives for properly taking their prescriptions. “Given the growth of biologics and other injectables, it makes perfect sense to combine West’s delivery system expertise with our patient engagement and adherence platform to drive better patient outcomes,” said Tom Kottler, HealthPrize CEO, in the announcement. According to HealthPrize, medical expenses due to medication non-adherence amount to $290 billion nationwide per year. West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. is based in Pennsylvania. — Crystal Kang

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hen recommending the purchase of long-term care insurance, or LTCI, to my clients, the most often heard response has historically been, “I don’t want to have to pay the premiums for the rest of my life.” For many 55- to 70-yearolds, a potentially lengthy premium payment period is a psychological obstacle they are unable to overcome in making the decision to purchase LTCI. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 70 percent of people turning age 65 will need longterm care at some point in their lives. While realistically there is no way of predicting who will need to enter a nursing home or need in-home care, the reality is that many will. That less than one-third of Americans aged 50-plus have begun planning for longterm care in any fashion is cause for concern. LTCI is designed to cover a variety of long-term services such as personal and custodial care either at home or in a nursing home. The insurance company pays out a daily amount based on the size of the policy (extent of coverage). The costs of individual LTCI policies range greatly depending on

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a number of factors including age, health, scope and length of coverage. During the last five years, I’ve noticed that a number of seniors have become significantly more receptive to the purchase of

LTCI specifically as part of a comprehensive elder law plan, which includes making transfers of assets to a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust. The transfer of assets to said trust would effectively create a five-year “look back” period for a Medicaid nursing home (not home care). Once the “look back” period has been established, an ideal opportunity exists for the purchase of LTCI as protection from the cost of a nursing home during this five-year period. Ideally, the purchase of LTCI should coincide with Medicaid planning to provide coverage in the event that nursing home care is necessary during the “look back” period. Once the five years have elapsed (and the individual has effectively protected his or her home and/or other assets), the decision can be made whether to keep the policy. For those still reluctant to buy traditional LTCI, another option to consider is a hybrid policy combining life insurance with LTCI. Still relatively new, hybrid products were introduced in the market about five years ago and continue to gain in popularity. While individual policies can vary greatly in terms of cost, benefits and potential restrictions,

the most attractive aspect remains the same – the buyer receives some benefit from their premiums even if long-term care is never needed. In such an event, death benefits would be paid to the buyer’s beneficiary. In my experience, LTCI is best utilized as part of an overall asset protection plan rather than as a stand-alone, long-term care option. It allows the individual the comfort of knowing that there is a light at the end of the tunnel as to the payment of policy premiums, rather than placing them in the difficult position of choosing to buy a policy that may never be used (with the possibility that premiums will have to be paid for a potentially lengthy period of time). Depending on the needs and assets of the individual, hybrid insurance may also be a viable alternative to traditional LTCI. Either approach, however, will require a coordinated effort between your elder law attorney and financial adviser or insurance agent. Anthony J. Enea is a managing member of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP in Westchester County, N.Y. He can be reached at 914-948-1500 or A.Enea@esslaw�irm.com.

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS FILED R & D Renovations LLC, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Edmund K. Makowski. $181,298 in favor of The Ridgefield Supply Co., Ridgefield. Property: .224 Acre, Map 1786, Ridgefield. Filed Sept. 17. Wasilewski, Scott, Shelton. $13,000 in favor of Cohen and Thomas, Derby. Property: 229 Long Hill Ave., 227 Long Hill Ave., 2 Wabuda Place, 26 Wabuda Place, 20 Wabuda Place, 16 Wabuda Place, 9 E. Village Road, 115 E. Village Road, 215-217 Long Hill Ave., Shelton. Filed Sept. 8. Waterman, Dwayne Clark and Scott T. Waterman, Bethel. Filed by the Law Office of V. M. Simko Jr. LLC $27,435 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury. Property: 83 Nashville Road, Bethel. Filed Sept. 15.

BANKRUPTCIES Rochdale Securities LLC, 665 Summer St., Stamford. Chapter 11. Assets: $10 million to $50 million. Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million. Creditors: East Main Street Equity Partners, $1 million; National Union Fire Insurance Co., $800,000; Karen Altschul Trust, $614,502; Kristen Talgo, $525,141; Pershings LLC, $524,169; Rochdale Corp., $521,482; Hal Tunick, $521,482; Pat Burke, $150,000; Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund, $121,463. Case no. 14-bk-51485. Filed Sept. 23.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL 1867 Bronson Road, Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform renovations to the façade and interior renovations in an existing commercial space for a future tenant at 1876 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $238,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Bill Fallon c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: (914)694-3600 Fax: (914)694-3680

2 Corporate Drive LLC, Shelton, contractor for Gama. Perform additions to fire alarms on the 10th floor of an existing commercial space at 2 Corporate Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $5,200. Filed Sept. 24.

Enterprise Shelton Lot 1 LLC, Shelton, contractor for CMJ Partners. Perform a fit-up on an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 3 Corporate Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Milbrook Construction LLC, contractor for E. W. Battista Family Limited. Perform interior alterations to a funeral home at 117 South St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $49,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Abbey Tent, Fairfield, contactor for the city of Bridgeport. Install a temporary tent on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 500 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Enterprise Shelton Lot 4 LLC, Shelton, contractor for Norcom Mortgage. Perform additions to fire alarms on the second floor of an existing commercial space at 4 Corporate Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $1,400. Filed Sept. 24.

Northeast Towers Inc., contractor for Lake Avenue Associates Inc. Replace three antennas on an existing commercial space at 21 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Block 912 JV LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform an interior demolition to an existing commercial space at 175-205 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Sept. 26. Borjes, Mike, Branford, contractor for Union House. Perform work on the roof of an existing commercial space at 276 Union Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $39,500. Filed Sept. 25. Cell Tower Lease Acquisition, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Replace six antennas on an existing commercial space at 2370 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Sept. 24. CMSA, Bridgeport, contractor for ABCD. Replace the window and ceilings in an existing single-family residence at 460 Lafayette St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Sept. 16. Construction Services, Branford, contractor for The Freshwater Group. Perform interior renovations on the first floor of an existing commercial space at 3030 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Sept. 23. Cre Ivy Brook LLC, Shelton, contractor for self. Install fuel oil piping and tanks on commercial property at 90 Ivy Brook Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $766,600. Filed Sept. 24. Cre Ivy Brook LLC, Shelton, contractor for self. Install fuel oil tanks and generators on commercial property at 90 Ivy Brook Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $1.1 million. Filed Sept. 26.

Errol Campbell, New Haven, contractor for Elisabeth Pierre. Repair the windows, sidings, soffits due to fire damage at 621 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Sept. 23. Fox Contractors, Bridgeport, contractor for GKM Properties LLC. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 789 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $19,750. Filed Sept. 24.

Northeast Towers Inc., contractor for Urban Common Danbury LLC. Add new antennas to an existing commercial space at 18 Old Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed Sept. 24. Norwalk Tent Co., Norwalk, contractor for BOA. Install a temporary tent on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 1 Lincoln Blvd., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Sept. 23.

RESIDENTIAL 12-16 Oak St. LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Upgrade fire codes to an existing single-family residence at 12 Oak St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $250. Filed Sept. 26. 240 William St. LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the superintendent space in the basement at 240 William St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 15. Abbey Tent, Fairfield, contractor for John T. Coursen and Linda S. Coursen. Add a tent for a special event on residential property at 75 Martingale Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $3,400. Filed Sept. 25. Airtite Home Improvement, Fairfield, contractor for Mary Ellen Kiraly. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 106 Federal St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,550. Filed Sept. 26.

Berger-Girvalo, Jeff, Ridgefield, contractor for Alan Ibbotson and Steve Greenfield. Construct a new deck with stairs and a patio door at 174 Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $6,700. Filed Sept. 15. Berkeley Exteriors Inc., contractor for Elena M. McHugh. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 1316 Cross Highway, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $8,700. Filed Sept. 22. Berkeley Exteriors Inc., contractor for Codey Philip Pires, et al. Strip wood shingles and install fiber cement siding at 69 Stoneleigh Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $29,400. Filed Sept. 26. Better Build Basements LLC, Berlin, contractor for Justin Geluso. Finish an existing basement for a recreational room in an existing single-family residence at 52 Neds Valley Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $23,780. Filed Sept. 18.

Gonzalez Construction LLC, Meriden, contractor for BL Companies. Perform an interior fit-up to the office space of an existing commercial space at 855 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $39,800. Filed Sept. 26.

Oneplusone LLC, contractor for Seven 10 West Ave Associates LLC. Perform interior renovations of an existing office at 99 Prospect St., Unit P-1C, Stamford. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

ASAP Contracting, Bridgeport, contractor for Argentinian Development LLC. Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 984 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Durant’s Tents & Events, Danbury, contractor for Wooster School Corp. Install temporary tents for a special event on an existing single-family residence at 91 Miry Brook Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,400. Filed Sept. 22.

Jose De Andrade, et al., contractor for self. Convert a three-evel residential unit into two residential units and an office at 92 Forest St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

Oneplusone LLC, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial space, 99 Prospect St., Unit P-1C, Stamford. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

ASAP Contracting, Bridgeport, contractor for Solid Development. Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 749-751 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Durant’s Tents & Events, Danbury, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Install temporary tents for a special event on an existing single-family residence at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $900. Filed Sept. 22.

JR Handyman, Bridgeport, contractor for Sethi Sanjeet. Perform interior renovations to an existing commercial space at 3852 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Reddy, Bandarum, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the exterior of an office trailer on commercial property at 2715 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Astrum Solar Inc., Danbury, contractor for Steven R. Devaux and Debra A. Devaux. Perform renovations to an existing single-family residence at 2 Carol St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $27,650. Filed Sept. 22.

Durant’s Tents & Events, Danbury, contractor for Zayek The Most Rev. Install temporary tents for a special event on an existing single-family residence at 17 Granville Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,400. Filed Sept. 22.

Kovacs Construction, Danbury, contractor for WPCA. Perform an interior renovation in an existing commercial space at 695 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $67,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Schomber, Warren S., Stamford, contractor for Summer Street Equity LLC. Install rooftop solar panels and add a deck monitoring system to an existing commercial space at 1640 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $26,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

Kovacs Construction, Danbury, contractor for WPCA. Perform an interior renovation in an existing commercial space at 205 Bostwick Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $141,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Demott, Glenn W., contractor for Stamford Square Associates. Add a sign to the wall of an existing commercial space at 3001 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

Lanese Construction Inc., contractor for Fairfield University. Remodel a classroom in a university at 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Durant’s Tents & Events, Danbury, contractor for General Electric Capital Corp. Install temporary tents with lights and outlets for a special event on an existing commercial space at 4 Riverview Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Sept. 22.

Merritt Construction LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for SG Pequot 200 LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a future tenant at 200 Pequot Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $340,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Stamford Tent Co., Stamford, contractor for High Tower Trading LLC. Install temporary tents with lights and outlets for a special event on an existing commercial space at 1275 King St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26. Tartaglia, Remo, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Expand the loading dock and storage at an existing commercial space at 164 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed Sept. 26. W & E Carpentry SRV LLC, contractor for John J. Realty Co. Inc. Perform construction to change a restaurant to a liquor store at 186 Osborne St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $57,200. Filed Sept. 25.

Durant’s Tents & Events, Danbury, contractor for the city of Danbury. Install temporary tents for a special event on town property at 160 Southern Blvd., Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,300. Filed Sept. 22.

Bank of Ireland seeks a Portfolio Associate in Stamford, CT to provide support to the Head of US Portfolio Management. Req Bachelor’s, or foreign equiv, in Bus Adm, Fin, Econ, Math or rel’d + 5 yrs of exp in the job offered or finance rel’d role. Applicants must have experience: Analyzing financial performance & cash-flow implications for multiple business sectors incl. manufacturing, defense, healthcare, business services & auto; Analyzing historical financial data; Identifying revenue/ expense risk, opportunity & trends; Critique financial projections for opportunities/risks; Modeling financial performance & projections in Excel; Communicate with internal groups, including credit, portfolio management, origination, audit; Communicate with outside parties incl. customers, other lenders, law firms, 3rd party diligence providers, regulators, auditors. Send resume to E. Boyle at 300 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902.

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NEWSMAKERS [PLUS AWARDS AND EVENTS] AMERICARES AIRLIFT BENEFIT RAISES $2 MILLION

FIRST COUNTY BANK APPOINTS SWEENEY Stamford-based FIRST COUNTY BANK appointed PATRICIA A. SWEENEY to the bank’s commercial banking division as an officer and portfolio manager. Prior to joining, Sweeney was a commercial lender for more than 15 years at The Wilton Bank, which was later acquired by Bankwell.

Patricia (Patty) A. Sweeney

LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS AWARDS AND GALA

From left, Nicholas Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn, Erica Hill and Tony Goldwyn at the 2014 AmeriCares Airlift Benefit. Photo courtesy of ChiChi Ubiña.

Stamford-based AMERICARES’ AIRLIFT BENEFIT on Sept. 20 raised $20 million for emergency response and the global health organization. Ameri-

Cares supporter and actor TONY GOLDWYN was the special guest and featured speakers NICHOLAS KRISTOF and SHERYL WUDUNN spoke about their latest book,

“A Path Appears.” NBC News’ “Weekend Today” co-host ERICA HILL served as emcee. More than 850 guests attended the event at Westchester County Airport.

HOULIHAN LAWRENCE CELEBRATES YEAR IN CONNECTICUT

Nathan Hale students at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion. Photo by Trisha Keeler Photography.

In a reception to be held at the LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM, author STEVE BERRY and the museum’s education committee will honor six students at the museum’s young writers’ competition award ceremony, Oct. 18, 6 p.m., 295 West Ave., Norwalk. The award presentation at 7 p.m. will be followed by “Mystery at Elm Park: The Mansion’s Pen and Inkwell Gala” featuring Berry as keynote speaker, followed by the exhibit preview, “Hidden Treasures: Artifacts from the LMMM Collection.” Berry and his foundation will donate 100 percent of the

proceeds from his appearance to the mansion. Sponsors include M.F. DISCALA & COMPANY INC., KLAFF’S, XEROX, MIMI AND DAVID FINDLAY JR., PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK, MACY’S, DAVID SCOTT PARKER ARCHITECTS, LILLIAN AUGUST, SHOPRITE/SUPER GRADE A, GGP, THE HOUR NEWSPAPERS, media sponsor CONNECTICUT COTTAGES AND GARDENS and graphic design sponsor TFI ENVISION. The event is co-chaired by MICHAEL DISCALA and JOSEPH PASSERO. For information, call 203838-9799, ext. 4, or email info@ lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB APPOINTS FRIESER From left, Carolyn Perrera, Alan Schwartz, Nancy Seaman and Chairman Sally Maloney of Houlihan Lawrence.

HOULIHAN LAWRENCE recently marked the one-year anniversary of its Greenwich office. The office first opened with 14

agents and has since expanded to 36 agents. “We’re so proud of the success of our Greenwich office, which has

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sustained incredible momentum since day one of opening,” said CHRIS MEYERS, managing principal of Houlihan Lawrence.

The BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF STAMFORD appointed NEIL FRIESER, the vice president, internal audit for FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP., to the club’s board of directors.

Prior to joining Frontier, Frieser was vice president, internal audit for Warner Music and was responsible for managing Viacom’s global Sarbanes-Oxley compliance function.

WSHU ‘THANK YOU’ EVENT

DATES OCT. 14

JOHNSON RECEIVES LEADERSHIP AWARD

SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Greenwich Library will present “Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Five Workshops to Lead You to Startup Success,” 6 to 8:30 p.m., Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. For more information, visit scorenorwalk.org or call 831-0065. SCORE will also feature a discussion with Clinton Warren, founder of Illuminate WP, 7 p.m., Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield. Warren will discuss optimizing websites in competitive fields.

The Mystic Whaler.

Danbury’s WOMEN’S CENTER received a $20,000 grant from The MARY KAY FOUNDATION as part of the organization’s annual shelter grant program to maintain critical services. The Mary Kay Foundation awarded a total of $3 million to 150 domestic violence shelters in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam for October’s domestic violence awareness month.

New Canaan Mounted Troop “Super Troopers” members help a young rider partake in their therapeutic riding and equine care program.

Stamford-based FIRST COUNTY BANK FOUNDATION awarded six New Canaan-based nonprofit groups a total of $27,000 in grants to support the organizations, which include: WAVENY LIFE CARE NETWORK, $10,000 to upgrade its nurse call system; GETABOUT, $5,000 for its senior rides program; HORIZONS STUDENT EN-

RICHMENT PROGRAM, $5,000 for its summer program; THE COMMUNITY FUND OF NEW CANAAN, $2,500 for their local programs; NEW CANAAN MOUNTED TROOP INC., $2,000 for their therapeutic riding and horsemanship program; and SILVERMINE ARTS CENTER, $2,500 for its art partners outreach program.

SCHOEBEL JOINS NATIONS EQUIPMENT FINANCE Norwalk-based NATIONS EQUIPMENT FINANCE LLC has appointed ADAM SCHOEBEL as vice president of business development. Schoebel will be re-

sponsible for Nations lease and loan origination activities, working out of the Newport Beach, Calif., of�ice. Schoebel previously served

as senior account executive at Harbor Capital Group and held former positions at First National Capital Corp. and Partners Capital Group.

SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Ferguson Library will present “How Financial Statements Help Run the Business Now and in the Future,” 6 to 8 p.m., the Ferguson Library, 96 Broad St., Stamford. For more information, visit scorenorwalk.org or call 831-0065.

OCT. 25

MARY KAY FOUNDATION DONATES $20,000 TO WOMEN’S CENTER

The Temple Israel will feature “TING,” Temple Israel Networking Group, for individuals in their job search, 2 p.m., 14 Coleytown Road, Westport. For more information, call 227-1293.

OCT. 20

FIRST COUNTY BANK GRANTS $27,000 TO NONPROFITS

SCORE Fairfield County will present “SCORE Legal: What You Need to Know,” with the first workshop, “Intro to Practical Business Legal Issues,” held from 6 to 8 p.m., Norwalk City Hall Community Room, 125 East Ave., Norwalk. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, email score.fairfield county@gmail.com or call 831-0065.

OCT. 21

MICHELE JOHNSON of Fairfield, a SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY graduate, was granted the UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ALUMNI LEADERSHIP AWARD at the Sacred Heart University Alumni Association awards luncheon. Johnson is vice president and chief risk officer at Bankwell. She also founded the Bank Compliance Association of Connecticut in 1989.

bers of its LEADERSHIP CIRCLE and BROADCAST SOCIETY. This year’s events were held aboard the Mystic Whaler, which sails out of New London.

OCT. 15

Michele Johnson

Fairfield-based WSHU PUBLIC RADIO GROUP recently held its annual Eastern Connecticut “Thank You” event in appreciation for its supporters, including mem-

Fairfield Museum is having its 375th birthday party fundraiser, 7 to 10:30 p.m., 370 Beach Road, Fairfield. Proceeds will benefit the museum’s educational programs. For more information, visit fairfieldhistory.org or call 259-1598.

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FACTS East Lake Contracting LLC, Danbury, contractor for Spruce Trail Partners. Enlarge room and remodel the bath and laundry room of an existing single-family residence at Spruce Trail, Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 25. Edwards, Maria, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair garage entryway into an existing single-family residence at 520 Beechmont St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,200. Filed Sept. 23. Farias, Reginaldo S., Danbury, contractor for Christienne Coates and John Hergenrother. Remodel the existing kitchen. Replace the window over the sink and remove the bay window in an existing single-family residence at 8 N. Valley Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Edith Joy Simpson. Install temporary tents with lights and outlets for a special event on an existing single-family residence at 50 Vista Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,200. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26. Northstar Building L.L.C., contractor for Matthew Marzano, et al. Perform additions to three floors of an existing single-family residence at 157 Veres St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $163,000. Filed Sept. 24. Ochoa, Jose and Pable Ochoa, Danbury, contractor for self. Remove and replace exterior stairs at an existing single-family residence at 19 George St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Farris, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform a major renovation to an existing single-family residence at 30 Sunset Road, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $248,000. Filed Sept. 25.

O’Leary, Raymond, et al., Shelton, contractor for self. Build a two-story addition, including a study bedroom and a deck on the property of an existing single-family residence at 55 E. Village Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $35,090. Filed Sept. 26.

Fedele, Carol Ann, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform additions and alterations to an existing singlefamily residence at 678 Erskine Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

Panvik & Miskiv, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform an interior renovation to an existing singlefamily residence at 12 Bigalow Ave., New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed Sept. 25.

FLPW LLC, Port Chester, N.Y., contractor for Francis Casale, et al. Update kitchens and bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 2 Putnam Hill, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

Pelham Homes LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Jay Laramie and Nancy Laramie. Add a shed to the property of an existing single-family residence at 44 Old Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $4,080. Filed Sept. 23.

G & L Huntington Point LLC, Green Farms, contractor for self. Add interior nonbearing walls for tenant fit-up at 1077 Bridgeport Ave., Suite 203, Shelton. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Performance Restorations, Fairfield, contractor for Alcaide Randolph. Expand and remodel kitchen and add a rear deck to an existing single-family residence at 520 Gilbert Highway, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Morin, Julianne and Sebastien R. Morin, Danbury, contractor for self. Build a screen porch on an existing deck and add a new deck to an existing single-family residence at 13 Richter Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Sept. 22.

Pope Bloomquist Ingrid M.T., Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct an in-ground swimming pool at an existing single-family residence with fencing at 538 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

Mourao, Junior, Bridgeport, contractor for Alfa Homes LLC. Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 129 Frank St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Chester, Pa., contractor for Kingston Bevin McKay. Replace sidings at an existing single-family residence at 63 Ledge Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,671. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for John Henry Moulton, et al. Install temporary tents with lights and outlets for a special event on an existing single-family residence at 129 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,760. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Charles M. Royce and Deborah G. Royce. Install temporary tents with lights and outlets for a special event on an existing single-family residence at 172 Indian Head Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,455. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

Prestige Builders LLC, Shelton, contractor for self. Install a toilet, two sinks and a tub shower in an existing single-family residence at 228 Booth Hill Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $1,800. Filed Sept. 24. Primrose, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Construct a new 16-unit apartment building at 1525 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1 million. Filed Sept. 16.

Pro Fox Contractors, Bridgeport, contractor for TMS2 Properties. Perform interior renovations on the third floor of an existing single-family residence at 220 Thorme St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Sept. 23. Purefoy, Pauline Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate an existing three-family dwelling to bring up to fire code at 266 Brook St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Sept. 18. Putnam Hill Apts. Inc., Greenwich, contractor for self. Install temporary tents with lights and outlets for a special event on residential property at 280 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26. Rafael’s Home Improvement, Trumbull, contractor Donald Hylton. Add fire doors to an existing residential space at 526-528 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,250. Filed Sept. 25. RAK Construction LLC, Darien, contractor for Mark Shoener. Demo the existing front entry, add new steps and portico, remove and replace the front door and install a window in place at 26 Thunder Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Sept. 15. Ramos, Marcos, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a dormer to an existing single-family residence at 170 Red Oak Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Sept. 23. Raul, Marrero, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Enclose a patio on an existing single-family residence at 156 Seaview Circle, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,278. Filed Sept. 23. Rega, Gary J., Fairfield, contractor for Michael Grabowski and Nancy Grabowski. Remove the existing deck and build a new deck and screen porch at 610 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Sept. 22. Rick’s Main Roofing Ltd., Norwalk, contractor for Whitemore Condominium Association. Remove old roofing and install new TPO roof at 54 Whitmore Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $55,100. Filed July 31. Saradin, Theresa, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Remove a structural wall between the kitchen and living room to create a larger space and replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 29 Round Lake Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Sept. 16.

FIGURES Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., Rocky Hill, contractor for Andrew W. Tsang, et al. Add new granite countertops to an existing single-family residence at 174 Shelter Rock Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26. Sheehy, Kevin, Shelton, contractor for self. Install roof-mounted solar panels on an existing single-family residence at 225 Riverview Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $951. Filed Sept. 26. Signature Pools Inc., contractor for Adele M. Moran. Add an in-ground pool to an existing single-family residence at 185 Pine Creek Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,500. Filed Sept. 23. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Maria Hernandez. Perform renovations to an existing singlefamily residence at 136 Osborne St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $16,779. Filed Sept. 22. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Kristen Eileen Luchsinger, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 7 Mountain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $22,912. Filed Sept. 23. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Joseph Surovy Jr. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 3 Broad St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $9,400. Filed Sept. 24. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Kathleen E. Kruijs. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 17 Hillside St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $10,575. Filed Sept. 24. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Fred D. Carboni and Christine C. Carboni. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 90 Bear Mountain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $18,212. Filed Sept. 24. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for William R. Kornhaas. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 7 Tabor Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $22,325. Filed Sept. 24.

Southpaw Builders LLC, New Milford, contractor for Dave Chakraborty and Maureen Chakraborty. Construct an extension of the rear deck at an existing single-family residence at 18 Old Trolley Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Sept. 15. Stamford Tent Co., Stamford, contractor for Franz Marku Deutsch. Install temporary tents with lights and outlets for a special event on an existing single-family residence at 4 Wild Flower Trail, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26. Stamford Tent Co., Stamford, contractor for Douglas Rober Korn. Install temporary tents with lights and outlets for a special event on an existing single-family residence at 111 Valley Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26. Stonecrest LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct a new four-bedroom single-family residence with a three-car attached garage, finished basement and deck at 571 North Salem Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $654,222. Filed Sept. 17. Vasquez, Dvidio, Bridgeport, contractor for Francis Pena. Convert third floor into part of second floor and add a bathroom at 254-256 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $13,500. Filed Sept. 16. William D. Kleinmann, contractor for self. Add a new asphalt roof, new kitchen cabinets, wood floor, remove interior walls and add a wood-burning stove at 43 Oakdale Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26. Wolfe, Keith, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Install wood deck with steps in the rear of an existing single-family residence at 27 Cooper Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $10,208. Filed Sept. 26. Woodruff, John Peter, et al., Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct an in-ground swimming pool at an existing single-family residence with fencing at 101 Brookside Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between Sept. 22 and Sept. 26.

Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Michelle G. Barbarie. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 27 Forty Acre Mountain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $24,087. Filed Sept. 24.

Yardy Contractor LLC, New Haven, contractor for David Steinbach. Perform renovations to basement and repair exterior rear stairs at 158-160 Park St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Sept. 17.

Scala, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform an interior renovation to an existing single-family residence at 51 Bogus Hill, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $26,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Scott Haines. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 31 Waterview Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,225. Filed Sept. 24.

Yardy Contractor LLC, New Haven, contractor for David Steinbach. Repair the basement and the exterior near the stairs at 158-160 Park St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Sept. 23.

Scott Swimming Pools Inc., contractor for George Kelly Martin, et al. Add an in-ground pool to an existing single-family residence at 523 Harbor Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Solis, Joseph V., et al., Fairfield, contractor for self. Demolish dwelling to foundation and rebuild a new two-story house with additions at 99 Arbor Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $310,000. Filed Sept. 23.

COURT CASES

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Jairo Soto, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Bruce J. Corrigan Jr., Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv14-6045835-S. Filed Sept. 26. Alpha Garage Door Services, Danbury. Filed by People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. 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 a promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance 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-cv14-6045760-S. Filed Sept. 22. Antoinette Simeone, et al., Shelton. Filed by Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly administer medicine, keep proper documentation and to keep monitoring his heart rhythms and oxygen levels. As a result, plaintiff’s descendant died while under care of the defendants. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, interest, costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv14-6045851-S. Filed Sept. 26. Maplewood Avenue Property Management, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Julissa Perez, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped down stairs on property owned by the defendants and suffered serious injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain proper lighting on the staircase. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv14-6045820-S. Filed Sept. 25.

FACTS Nunes Auto Body Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Sabrina Jackson, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen & Wolf PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants, sustaining serious injury. This was due to the negligence of the defendants in that they failed to maintain a safe lookout. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv14-6045785-S. Filed Sept. 23. Petsmart Inc., Phoenix, Ariz. Filed by Lisa Bilhuber, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Buckley & Wynne, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a wet floor in a store owned by the defendant, and suffered serious injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to remove water from the floor. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any relief in law or equity that may pertain. Case no. FBT-cv14-6045815-S. Filed Sept. 25. Regency Transportation Inc., et al., Franklin, Mass. Filed by Marc J. Grenier, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Faxon Law Group LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that they had positioned their trailer in a dangerous manner on a highway. As a result of the negligence of the defendants, the plaintiff’s descendant struck the trailer, causing death. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv14-6045756-S. Filed Sept. 22. Santa Fuel Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Kesney Louis Jeune and Myrlande Milord, Bridgeport. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Paul J. Ganim, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging being hit by a garbage truck owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants in the course of his work, sustaining serious injury. This was due to the negligence of the defendants in that they failed to maintain safety measures. The plaintiffs claim compensatory damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other and further relief as this court may deem appropriate. Case no. FBT-cv14-6045806-S. Filed Sept. 24.

United Parcel Service Inc., et al., Stamford. Filed by Francisco DeJesus, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Eric G. Blomberg, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a garbage truck owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants in the course of his work, sustaining serious injury. This was due to the negligence of the defendants in that they failed to maintain safety precautions. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other and further relief as this court may deem appropriate. Case no. FBT-cv14-6045774-S. Filed Sept. 23.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT All Phase Custom Builders LLC, Newtown. Filed by Donna L. Short, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Riefberg, Smart, Donoheu & Nejame PC, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make improvements to the property the plaintiff purchased from the defendant. The plaintiff alleges the defendant was unjustly enriched as a result. The plaintiff claims damages, costs, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further equitable relief as the court may deem appropriate. Case no. DBD-cv14-6016071-S. Filed Sept. 23.

Strong Industries Inc. and Volumetric Mixers by Strong Inc., Houston, Texas. Filed by Mario Lagunes-Flores, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jacobs & Quiles LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that his leg was pulled into the auger of the volumetric mixer designed by the defendants, which caused the amputation of his right leg. This accident was allegedly due to the negligence of the defendants in that they failed to properly design the auger and implement the necessary safeguards. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief as the court deems proper. Case no. DBD-cv14-6016050-S. Filed Sept. 22. Taltec Inc., et al., Bethel. Filed by CACH LLC, Denver, Colo. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kristina Homoleski, Beverly, Mass. 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 line of credit. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $15,081 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, attorney’s fees, interest, costs and such other and further relief as to equity may pertain. Case no. DBD-cv14-6016104-S. Filed Sept. 26.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT ACE American Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Ivory Underhill, Bronx, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Eric L. Reinken, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief this court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-cv14-6023390-S. Filed Sept. 22. EAN Holdings LLC, et al., Tulsa, Okla. Filed by Carol Yoder, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lovejoy and Rimer, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and sustained serious injury. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv14-6023421-S. Filed Sept. 23. Hicks and Otis Prints Inc., Norwalk. Filed by Hess Energy Marketing LLC, Woodbridge, N.J. Plaintiff’s attorney: Polivy & Taschner LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for goods provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $8,827 yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs, interest and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Case no. FST-cv14-6023440-S. Filed Sept. 24. Noble Nail Corp., et al., Greenwich. Filed by BNB Hana Bank N.A., New York, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ford & Paulekas LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a two notes. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, attorney’s fees, interest, costs and such other and further relief as to equity may pertain. Case no. FST-cv14-6023422-S. Filed Sept. 23.

FIGURES Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. et al., Hartford. Filed by Mary Butler, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Cynthia Bernard LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a sidewalk on property owned by the defendants and suffered serious injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to inspect the sidewalk for hazards. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as the court may deem appropriate. Case no. FST-cv14-6023455-S. Filed Sept. 26.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Advanced Monitors Corp., et al., San Diego, Calif. Filed by Just Cats Veterinary Hospital. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lemberg & Associates LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this telecommunications suit against the defendants alleging that they sent faxes to the plaintiff and disregarded the “opt-out” notice. The plaintiff was allegedly damaged due to the lost time and wasted paper these unwanted faxes led to. The plaintiff claims injunctive relief, statutory damages and such other further relief as the court may deem necessary. Case no. 3:14-cv-01394-JBA. Filed Sept. 23. AFNI Inc., et al., Bloomington, Ill. Filed by Kevin Wetherbee, Columbia. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lemberg & Associates LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendants alleging that that they made harassing phone calls to him in order to collect the debt, even though the plaintiff was not the debtor. Additionally, the defendants contacted third parties in an effort to collect the debt. The plaintiff claims $25,000 in monetary damages, actual damages, statutory damages, costs and attorney’s fees and such other further relief as the court may deem necessary. Case no. 3:14-cv-01388-SRU. Filed Sept. 23. CHF Senior Psychological Services PC, et al., Waterbury. Filed by Emily Anastasio, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark P. Carey PC, Southport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair labor standards suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to correct payments and made other mistakes with basic administrative tasks. The defendants allegedly breached the contract due to their continued failure to pay wages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, liquidated damages, unpaid wages, overtime wages, double damages, punitive damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other relief in law or equity, which may appertain. Case no. 3:14-cv-01415-JBA. Filed Sept. 26.

CIR Law Offices, et al., San Diego, Calif. Filed by Richard Grassi, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lemberg & Associates LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendants alleging that they contacted the plaintiff, yet failed to specify what debt they were attempting to collect. Additionally, the defendants allegedly contacted third parties in an effort to collect the debt and made numerous threats. The plaintiff claims actual damages, statutory damages, costs and attorney’s fees and such other further relief as the court may deem necessary. Case no. 3:14-cv-01389-WWE. Filed Sept. 23. Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin. Filed by State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., Bloomington, Ill. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Stuart G. Blackburn, Windsor Locks. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant supplied power to a house, which was insured by the plaintiff. A fire in the house caused the plaintiff to have to pay $502,467 in damages. This fire allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendant in that it sold the electricity in a defective condition and failed to take the steps needed to correct the problem in electrical delivery. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, interest, attorney’s fees and costs and such other further relief as the court may deem necessary. Case no. 3:14-cv-01413-MPS. Filed Sept. 25. CPD Energy Corp., New Paltz, N.Y. Filed by Montaha Ammouri, Windsor. Plaintiff’s attorney: James V. Sabatini, Newington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this disability suit against the defendant alleging that she was denied a promotion due to her sex. She took medical leave and was allegedly fired for this. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, back pay, front pay, bonuses, personal days, lost benefits, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and costs, consequential damages, liquid damages, interest and all other relief. Case no. 3:14-cv-01418-RNC. Filed Sept. 26. Navient Solutions Inc., Reston, Va. Filed by Aleandra Passarelli and Andrea Sadick-Brown, Meriden. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan G. Cohen, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this suit fair debt collections suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant made automated telephone calls to the plaintiffs’ cell phones while trying to collect a debt. The plaintiffs claim statutory damages, costs and any other relief. Case no. 3:14-cv-01423-MPS. Filed Sept. 26. Vertical Brands Media Inc., San Francisco, Calif. Filed by Melanie Bunnell, Waterford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lemberg & Associates LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this telecommunications suit against the defendant alleging that it used an automated dialer to constantly contact her cell phone for advertising purposes. The plaintiff was damaged due to the cell phone bills she incurred. The plaintiff claims statutory damages, treble damages and such other further relief as the court may deem necessary. Case no. 3:14-cv-01391-WWE. Filed Sept. 23.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Cunningham, Kimberly A., et al., Newtown. Appointed committee: Laura A. Goldstein, Newtown. Property: 34 Alpine Drive, Newtown. Amount: $344,785 Docket no. DBD-cv12-6008836-S. Filed Sept. 17. Gunger, Theresa, et al., Shelton. Appointed committee: Shawn J. Splan, Shelton. Property: 247 Mohegan Road, Shelton. Amount: $245,000 Docket no. AAN-cv-12-6008519-S. Filed Sept. 16. King, Joseph, et al., Bethel. Appointed committee: Richard J. Kilcullen, Bethel. Property: 61 Lawrence Ave., Unit 2405, Bethel. Amount: $270,000 Docket no. DBD-cv-12-6010701-S. Filed Sept. 16. Libanori, Amanda and Flavio Andrade, et al., Danbury. Appointed committee: Christopher T. Donohue, Danbury. Property: 5 Woodside Ave., Unit A-10, Danbury. Amount: $131,403 Docket no. DBD-cv-13-6011988-S. Filed Sept. 25.

COMMERCIAL 1346 Kossuth Street LLC, Easton. Seller: Lois Andrews, Wyncote, Pa. Property: 19 Country Ridge Drive, Shelton. Amount: $140,000. Filed Sept. 16. 29 Prospect Street LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: L.C. Enterprises, Ridgefield. Property: 17 Grove St., Ridgefield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Sept. 18. 36 Yogananda LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Samuel J. Starks, Stamford. Property: 36 Yogananda St., Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 24. 8 Cleveland Street LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Johnathan Hierl, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: 8 Cleveland St., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 24. Brickell Properties LLC, Stamford. Seller: Albert T. DeCarlo Jr. and Alan M. Komsta, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 83, Map 64, Stamford. Amount: $840,000. Filed Sept. 24. Chrisfel Properties LLC, Danbury. Seller: GMB Real Estate Holdings LLC, Bethel. Property: 94 South St., Bethel. Amount: $380,000. Filed Sept. 23. Cornerstone Apartments Property Owner LLC, Stamford. Seller: Fairfield Bedford LLC, San Diego, Calif. Property: 1425 and 1435 Bedford St., Stamford. Amount: $262,850. Filed Sept. 24. Dragon Nutmeg LLC, Rye, N.Y. Seller: Margaret P. Jura, Greenwich. Property: 148 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Sept. 23.

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FACTS Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Seller: Jennifer Stevens, Bethel. Property: 7 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel. Amount: $252,978. Filed Sept. 15. Granite Stamford Executive Center Holdings LLC, Pasadena, Calif. Seller: 1111 and 1177 Summer Street Holdings LLC, Bethesda, Md. Property: 1111 and 1177 Summer St., Stamford. Amount: $11.5 million. Filed Sept. 26. Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Seller: 36 Yogananda LLC, Norwalk. Property: 36 Yogananda St., Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 24. JCAF Investments LLC, Danbury. Seller: Kathryn Negele, Danbury. Property: 34A Padanaram Road, Unit 302, Danbury. Amount: $134,000. Filed Sept. 22. Langwich LLC, Seller: Lance J. Ford and Nancy R. Ford, Greenwich. Property: Hannah J. Power, Map 1197, Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Sept. 22. Legacy Development LLC, Westport. Seller: Odetta Clarke, Greenwich. Property: 2233 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Amount: $700,000. Filed Sept. 23. Letourneau Builders LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Stephen R. Berman and Laura I. Berman, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 22, Map 3512, Ridgefield. Amount: $365,000. Filed Sept. 17. Mission Dupree Limited, Greenwich. Seller: Miriam Perez, Greenwich. Property: 44 Rodwell Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $525,000. Filed Sept. 22. MK Homes LLC, Danbury. Seller: Alice J. Whitelock and Ronald C. Whitlock, Danbury. Property: 85 Town Hill Ave., Danbury. Amount: $140,000. Filed Sept. 24. National Residential Nominee Services Inc. Seller: Deborah Kay Mueller, Newtown. Property: Lot 49 and Lot 49A, Map 2419, Newtown. Amount: $292,500. Filed Sept. 19. National Residential Nominee Services Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn. Seller: Thomas J. Croce Jr. and Lisa M. Croce, Fairfield. Property: 175 Primrose Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $715,000. Filed Sept. 23. One Toddy Hill Road LLC, Newtown. Seller: Elisabeth Mae Roumanis and Karin Harter Roumanis, Newtown. Property: 1 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $715,000. Filed Sept. 24. Stamford Holdings Inc., Stamford. Seller: 130 Rock Spring Road LLC, Boston, Mass. Property: 130 Rock Spring Road, Stamford. Amount: $721,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Stone Financing LLC, Seller: Todd J. Brophy and Laura J. Brophy, Newtown. Property: Sugar Street, Route 302, Parcel A, Maps 7578 and 7654, Newtown. Amount: $696,000. Filed Sept. 24. U.S Bank N.A., St. Paul, Minn. Seller: Hernan A. Sanchez Sr. and Mary B. Thompson, Danbury. Property: 7 Orwich Court, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 22.

QUIT CLAIM 315 Crown Court LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Annamarie V. Faubel, Danbury. Property: 34A Padanaram Road, Unit 315, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 22. Adler-Ritell, Amy J., Ridgefield. Grantor: Jeff P. Ritell and Amy J. Ritell, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 2, Map 1833, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 23. Alexander, Moses, Arthur S. Hoffman and Milton Mann, Stamford. Grantor: Arthur S. Hoffman, Moses Alexander and Milton Mann, Stamford. Property: Lot 2 and 3, Map 8072, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 23. Astrom, Magnas C. and Jonas P. Astrom, Stamford. Grantor: Evalena Astrom, St. Petersburg, Fla. Property: Lot 6, Map 3446, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 25. Ball, Mary S., Greenwich. Grantor: Dennis M. Desmond and Kevin P. Desmond, Greenwich. Property: Apartment 194 of Putnam Park Apartments, Greenwich. Amount: $337,500. Filed Sept. 22.

Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield. Grantor: John Morganti & Sons LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 2 Island Hill Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $800,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Armato, Amanda and Benjamin, Newtown. Seller: Rudi W. Kugler and Karen A. Kugler, Newtown. Property: 29 Brookwood Drive, Newtown. Amount: $455,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Suntrust Mortgage Inc., Richmond, Va. Grantor: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 102 Grove St., Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 17.

Barry, Alisha N. and Michael A. Barry, Danbury. Seller: Barbara F. Fagan and John Fagan, Bethel. Property: 139 Chestnut Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $259,000. Filed Sept. 25.

The 2 BD Company L.L.C., Shelton. Grantor: Peter A. Barna and Eileen M. Barna, Shelton. Property: 2 Brentley Drive, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 8. Walsh, Lois, Fairfield. Grantor: Edward Robert Walsh, Fairfield. Property: 139 School St., Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 26. Webb-Maloney, Debra Ann, New Fairfield. Grantor: Sean M. Maloney, New Fairfield. Property: 18 Hillside Drive, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 22. Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Grantor: OneWest Bank N.A., Pasadena, Calif. Property: 247 Mohegan Road, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 16. Weston, Joan E., and Edward P. Weston, Ridgefield. Grantor: Edward P. Weston and Joan E. Weston, Ridgefield. Property: 227 Great Hill Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 15. Whiteley, Alton W., Shelton. Grantor: Helen Whiteley, Shelton. Property: 14 Beacon Hills Terrace, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 15.

Benoit, Evangeline, Brookfield. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 39 S. Olmstead Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $400,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Wright, Carol, Stamford. Grantor: Carol Wright and Paul W. Wright, Stamford. Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 107 South, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 23.

Bott, Linda L., Shelton. Grantor: Jane E. Linley, Shelton. Property: 25 Sorel Drive, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 19.

Wright, Cheryl M., Shelton. Grantor: Alton W. Whiteley, Shelton. Property: 14 Beacon Hills Terrace, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 15.

Calderon, Victor, Greenwich. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 38 Harvard Ave., Stamford. Amount: $263,550. Filed Sept. 22. Campolo, Jo Ann N. and Anthony J. Campolo, Bethel. Grantor: Anthony J. Campolo, Bethel. Property: 37 Codfish Road, Bethel. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 16. Stearns, Janice L. and Steven P. Stearns, Greenwich. Grantor: Steven P. Stearns and Janice L. Stearns, Greenwich. Property: 44 Sunshine Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 22. Stordy, Michelle A. and William M. Stordy, Newtown. Grantor: Barbara A. Doucette, Newtown. Property: Lot 19, Map 86, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 19.

FIGURES

RESIDENTIAL Aivalis Holdings LLC, Stamford. Seller: Hal Realty LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: 1372 Summer St., Stamford. Amount: $875,000. Filed Sept. 22. Albano, Rita, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 39 Maple Avenue Extension, Bethel. Amount: $205,000. Filed Sept. 19. Alpert, Joanna S. and David M. Alpert, Westport. Seller: Edith Patricia Bryson, Greenwich. Property: 5 Brown House Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Sept. 22. Antunes, Lucy, Shelton. Seller: Helen A. Bielen, Shelton. Property: 1 Briarcliff Road, Shelton. Amount: $180,000. Filed Sept. 26.

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Bartomioli, Susan E. and Steve Bartomioli, Bethel. Seller: Toll CT II LP, Newtown. Property: 9 Hunting Ridge, Unit 5, Bethel. Amount: $539,815. Filed Sept. 25.

Sgagliardich, Gretchen L. and Joseph F. Sgagliardich, Newtown. Seller: Yorgo E. Modis and Louise Kelly Modis, Newtown. Property: 57 Great Ring Road, Newtown. Amount: $390,500. Filed Sept. 26. Shaboo, Ronnie D., Newtown. Seller: Kerry Lynn Kazmercyk and Jon Aaron Kazmercyk, Newtown. Property: Lot 80, Map 84, Newtown. Amount: $160,000. Filed Sept. 19. Siegel, Matthew P., Stamford. Seller: Cuthbert R. Flemming, Stamford. Property: Unit 3 of Ocean Park Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $315,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Swezey, Laura and Joseph Swezey, Stamford. Seller: Richard A. Singer, Greenwich. Property: 36 Talmadge Lane, Stamford. Amount: $960,000. Filed Sept. 25. Swope, Anne M. and Herbert G. Jansen, Snowy Egret Kiawah Island, S.C. Seller: Toll CT III LP, Newtown. Property: 59 Woods Lane, Newtown. Amount: $427,113. Filed Sept. 24. Toapanta, Betty E. and Leonardo Cordova, Danbury. Seller: Lisa Simpson, Danbury. Property: 74 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury. Amount: $530,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Batista, Ana R. and Pedro J. Batista, Danbury. Seller: Clara F. Macchiaverna, Danbury. Property: 95 Osborne St., Danbury. Amount: $570,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Smaguina, Nina, Stamford. Seller: Lisa M. Grant, Stamford. Property: 235 Seaton Road, Unit 26 A3, Stamford. Amount: $155,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Touzzoli, Charles, Shelton. Seller: 100 Parrott Drive LLC, Shelton. Property: Unit 1105 of The Renaissance Condominium Association Inc., Shelton. Amount: $525,000. Filed Sept. 12.

Benzinger, Sara M. and Peter C. Benzinger, Bethel. Seller: James W. Bolster and Julie Bolster, Bethel. Property: 27 Castle Hill Drive, Bethel. Amount: $255,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Smith, Elaine B. and Jason E. Smith, Danbury. Seller: Mary Foley, New Fairfield. Property: 17 Woodcreek Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $311,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Tribus, Christoph and Agathe Ngo Likoba-Tribus, Shelton. Seller: Catherine L. Blakeman, Shelton. Property: 235 Soundview Ave., Shelton. Amount: $593,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Binu, Sheena and Binu Jacob, Danbury. Seller: Margaret P. Heymann, Kure Beach, N.C. Property: Unit 19-4 of Fairview Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $84,900. Filed Sept. 22.

Sorfozo, Anna, Fairfield. Seller: Seung-He Park and Sung Ok Park, Rehobath, R.I. Property: 108 Adelaide St., Fairfield. Amount: $209,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Tritter, Susan B. and Henry G. Tritter, Danbury. Seller: Robert C. Deldin and Rose Deldin, Danbury. Property: Unit 116 of Silversmith Drive, Danbury. Amount: $350,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Blechertas, Vytautas, Shelton. Seller: Jane Vaughan, Shelton. Property: Lot 11, Map of Shelview, Shelton. Amount: $279,000. Filed Sept. 22.

Stanchfield, Thomas R. and Stacey M. Stanchfield, Shelton. Seller: James E. Luchansky and Margaret K. Luchansky, Shelton. Property: Lot 50, Phase Two Record, Shelton. Amount: $600,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Ventura, Catarina, Fairfield. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 22 Chestnut Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $160,000. Filed Sept. 17.

Brennan, Douglas K., Newtown. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 9 Pepperidge Road, Newtown. Amount: $151,400. Filed Sept. 19. Brill, Jo-Ann, Southport. Seller: Douglas R. Wright and Beth R. Wright, Fairfield. Property: 187 Ruane St., Fairfield. Amount: $418,000. Filed Sept. 22. Brown, Jennifer Mary, Greenwich. Seller: Jeanette Clonan, Greenwich. Property: Lot 8 and Lot 9, Maher Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Sept. 22. Bruenn, Paul R., Carmel, N.Y. Seller: Neal M. Driscoll and Alia A. Driscoll, Newtown. Property: 46 Pond Brook Road, Newtown. Amount: $880,000. Filed Sept. 19. Buono, Margaret I. Del, Shelton. Seller: Deborah K. Brown, Shelton. Property: 17 Sunset Drive, Shelton. Amount: $206,000. Filed Sept. 9. Schrack, Keith A., Danbury. Seller: Stephen P. Ugolik and Gail P. Ugolik, Newtown. Property: 11 Cedar Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $266,000. Filed Sept. 19. Sediak, Michael J., New Fairfield. Seller: Jennifer Wilson, New Fairfield. Property: 18 Lake North Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $275,000. Filed Sept. 16.

Stephens, Kristin L. and Lawrence A. Stephens, Greenwich. Seller: Hiromi Kagitani, Greenwich. Property: 553 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Sept. 26. Stewart, Kathleen and Matthew Hoffman, Danbury. Seller: Kristofer M. Miller and Mia L. Miller, Danbury. Property: 17 Horseshoe Drive, Danbury. Amount: $290,000. Filed Sept. 22. Stewart, Robert L., Naugatuck. Seller: Denise A. Gagne, Shelton. Property: 24 Gilbert St., Shelton. Amount: $180,000. Filed Sept. 23. Strype, Kristen A. and Andrew Strype, Norwalk. Seller: Bryan Myers and Erin K. Lehaney Myers, Fairfield. Property: 78 Edge Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $572,500. Filed Sept. 24. Stupak, Anna M., Shelton. Seller: Prestige Builders LLC, Shelton. Property: 228 Booth Hill Road, Shelton. Amount: $363,500. Filed Sept. 2. Stuttman, Frances R. and Martin L. Stuttman, Redding. Seller: James G. Iulo and Carol S. Iulo, Newtown. Property: 45 Joal Court, Newtown. Amount: $475,000. Filed Sept. 15. Sura-Collins, Rupinder and Peter N. Collins, Danbury. Seller: John T. Keating and Marilyn L. Keating, Ridgefield. Property: 19 Berthier Place, Ridgefield. Amount: $1 million. Filed Sept. 16.

Waite, Christopher, Shelton. Seller: Laurie A. Millo, Shelton. Property: 33 Heather Ridge, Shelton. Amount: $169,900. Filed Sept. 17. Woolsey, Melissa and Eric G. Woolsey, New Fairfield. Seller: Kathleen A. Hilmar and Shaun Hilmar, New Fairfield. Property: 11 Leonard Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $505,000. Filed Sept. 22. Wright, Cristin W. and Johnathan Aguilar, Danbury. Seller: Adam St. Onge and Lauren T. St. Onge, Danbury. Property: 87 Topstone Drive, Danbury. Amount: $265,000. Filed Sept. 22. Zamora, Maria Del Pilar Madrigal and Robert Deroma, Whitestone, N.Y. Seller: Jeffrey A. Eckelman and Megan C. Callus, Ridgefield. Property: Lots 30D, 31D, Lots 32D, 33D and 34D, Map 342, Ridgefield. Amount: $600,000. Filed Sept. 26.

FORECLOSURES Begum, Mafuza, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank, Mendota Heights, Minn. Property: 51 Lincoln Ave., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 22. Beninson, Marvin, et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Fla. Property: 35 Hickock Ave., Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 19.

FACTS Clay Jr., William A., et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 124 Rockwell Road, Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 26. Lopez, Nelson M., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 5 Woodside Ave., Unit B-14, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed Sept. 24. Mejia, Mario S., et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Fla. Property: 77 Rowan St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 22. Pajaziti, Sali. Creditor: Pennymac Corp., Moorpark, Calif. Property: 17 Pine Tree Hill, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 16. Rios, Rosario E., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank Trust Co., Richmond, Va. Property: 16 Clearbrook Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 22. Roland C., Clinton, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 126 Limekiln Road, Redding. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 25. Sari, Verrilli, et al. Creditor: Capital One N.A., Laurel, Md. Property: 1900 Summer St., Unit 15, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23. Studer, Karen M., et al. Creditor: E*Trade Bank, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 14 Soundview Drive, Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 15. Sultan, Al-Nasir A., et al. Creditor: Chase Home Finance LLC, Westerville, Ohio. Property: 403 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 26.

JUDGMENTS Amaral, Pedro, Bethel. $69,004 in favor of Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown, by Neubert, Pepe & Monteith PC, New Haven. Property: 11 Payne Road, Bethel. Filed Sept. 19. An, Edward S., Shelton. $9,950 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 33 Blueberry Lane, Shelton. Filed Sept. 22. Araujo, Joel, Danbury. $4,835 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 95 Park Ave., Unit 21, Danbury. Filed Sept. 25. Archer, Julie, Fairfield. $2,612 in favor of Carey & Associates P.C., Southport, by Mark P. Carey. Property: 161 Colony St., Fairfield. Filed Sept. 26. Audley, Mark, New Fairfield. $2,834 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 296 Route 39, New Fairfield. Filed Sept. 18.

Ball, Gary, Ridgefield. $806 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 47 Peaceable St., Ridgefield. Filed Sept. 18.

Mariani, Carolyn A., Newtown. $8,592 in favor of General Supply & Services Inc., New Haven, by Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Property: 21 New Lebbon Road, Newtown. Filed Sept. 23.

Balsamo, Traci and John Balsamo, Ridgefield. $158 in favor of the town of Ridgefield, by Collins Hannafin PC, Danbury. Property: 22 Conant Road, Ridgefield. Filed Sept. 26.

Martino, Raffaele and Kerry Martino, New Fairfield. $583 in favor of Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1 Linda Lane, New Fairfield. Filed Sept. 18.

Bogardus, Nicole, Shelton. $1,766 in favor of Milford Hospital, Milford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 343 Beardsley Road, Shelton. Filed Sept. 26. Bolmer, Culver, Newtown. $6,826 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 38 Berkshire Road, Newtown. Filed Sept. 22. Cahill, Gary P., Shelton. $5,000 in favor of Credit Management Corp., Madison, by John N. Rich, Madison. Property: 29 Hubbell Lane, Shelton. Filed Sept. 9. Campos, Gilmar, Danbury. $3,791 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 101-103 South St., Unit 7, Danbury. Filed Sept. 25. Darling, Cynthia Ottaviano, Shelton. $561 in favor of New Haven Radiology Associates PC, Woodbridge, by Joseph P. Latino, Waterbury. Property: 40 Rivendell Drive, Shelton. Filed Sept. 18. Davis, Margaret L. and Norman E. Davis, Bethel. $9,283 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Law Office of V. Michael Simko Jr. LLC, Shelton. Property: 12 Highland Ave., Bethel. Filed Sept. 15. Difalco, Jean and Alfred Difalco, Danbury. $999 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 14 Skyline Drive, Danbury. Filed Sept. 25. Dyer, Jennifer, Bethel. $799 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Settlers Road, Bethel. Filed Sept. 25. Frame, James, Redding. $3,135 in favor of Northeast Radiology, Brewster, N.Y., by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 155 Topstone Road, Redding. Filed Sept. 18. Geoffrion, Rhovia, Danbury. $1,252 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 46 Benson Drive, Danbury. Filed Sept. 25. Green, Paul C., New Fairfield. $12,481 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 25 Deer Lane, New Fairfield. Filed Sept. 22. Lewis, Criag A., Danbury. $1,525 in favor of Joseph Heyman, Danbury, by Law Offices of Joseph C. Coco, Danbury. Property: 18 Eden Drive, Danbury. Filed Sept. 22.

Mingay, Natalina M., Shelton. $2,934 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) N.A., Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 15 Sandy Lane, Shelton. Filed Sept. 8. Monroe, Robert, Danbury. $1,498 in favor of Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 42 Harbor Ridge Road, Danbury. Filed Sept. 25. Monroe, Robert, Danbury. $542 in favor of Danbury EMS, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 42 Harbor Ridge Road, Danbury. Filed Sept. 25. Morales, Yolanda L., Stamford. $9,381 in favor of Stamford Postal Employees Federal Credit Union, Stamford, by Fiore & Fiore PC, Norwalk. Property: 10 Meadow Park Avenue West, Stamford. Filed Sept. 23. Novella Jr., Joseph A. and Green Star Energy Solutions LLC, Danbury. $11,725 in favor of N & S Supply Inc., New Haven, by Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Property: 33 Valerie Lane, Danbury. Filed Sept. 22. Quinones Sr., Anthony, Danbury. $2,738 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 4 Highland Park, Danbury. Filed Sept. 22. Rabenold, Donna L., Shelton. $3,197 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 77 Audobon Lane, Shelton. Filed Sept. 4. Reynolds, Patricia, New Fairfield. $1,496 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 97 Route 39, New Fairfield. Filed Sept. 18. Santini, Tammie S., Ridgefield. $158 in favor of the town of Ridgefield, by Collins Hannafin PC, Danbury. Property: 39-41 Bailey Ave., Ridgefield. Filed Sept. 24. Shafi, Muhammad, Bethel. $9,825 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by London & London, Newington. Property: 105 South St., Bethel. Filed Sept. 15. Silvestri Group LLC, et al., Newtown. $18,235 in favor of East Haven Builders Supply, East Haven, by Goldman, Gruder & Woods LLC, Trumbull. Property: Parcel A, Map 3643, Newtown. Filed Sept. 17.

FIGURES Skok, Glenn, Danbury. $1,385 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Lakeview Ave., Danbury. Filed Sept. 25.

Berkshire Security Services, 525 Bridgeport Ave., Suite 101, Shelton. $56,192, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 15.

MECHANICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIENSFILED

Skok, Patti, Danbury. $708 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Lakeview Ave., Danbury. Filed Sept. 25.

Bounty, Corrine E. and Scott R. Bounty, 10 Lake Road, Newtown. $6,702, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 22.

Kusulas, Irene and Peter Kusulas, Palm Beach, Fla. Filed by Camsan Inc., Stamford, by Thomas A. Sanseverino. Property: 41 Will Merry Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $32,531. Filed Sept. 24.

Slater, Jeffrey, New Fairfield. $605 in favor of Mamaroneck Ambulance, Baldwinsville, N.Y., by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 42 Barnum Road, New Fairfield. Filed Sept. 18.

Brady III, Edward P. and Tracy P. Brady, 16 Whitewood Road, Newtown. $9,305, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 16.

Stroffolino, Deborah and Stanley Stroffolino, Bethel. $2,099 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Putnam Park Road, Bethel. Filed Sept. 25. Thorsen Jr., Carl, Shelton. $7,318 in favor of Griffin Hospital, Derby, by Joseph P. Latino, Waterbury. Property: 183 Grove St., Shelton. Filed Sept. 17. Wabshinak, Donna M., New Fairfield. $17,771 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 86 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield. Filed Sept. 22. Weldon, Kendell, et al., Shelton. $348,420 in favor of East Haven Builders Supply, East Haven, by Goldman, Gruder & Woods LLC, Trumbull. Property: Lot 23, Section 3, Shelton. Filed Sept. 19. Zaccone, Theresa L., Ridgefield. $5,488 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 38 W. Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Filed Sept. 22.

Carbone, Bing, 100 Parrott Drive, Unit 711, Shelton. $49,172, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 2. Connor Landscaping Contractors LLC, P.O. Box 473, Newtown. $10,089, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 25. Donigi, Donna Gale, 22 Fieldcrest Drive, Ridgefield. $24,731, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 25. FXW Inc., 180 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. $1,095, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 26. Griffin, Robert, 11 Tunnel Road, Newtown. $8,426, failure to file correct information penalty tax. Filed Sept. 16. Harrison, Tammy J. and Andrew C. Harrison, 10 Winesap Road, Newtown. $95,328, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 16. Lloyd, David G., 159 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown. $15,831, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 16.

LEASES

Lulka, Vera and Nicholas Lulka, 2066 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield. $16,463, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 24.

Ball, Mary S., by self. Landlord: Putnam Park Apartments Inc. Property: Apartment 194 of Putnam Park Apartments Inc., Greenwich. Term: 46 years, commenced Sept. 19, 2014. Filed Sept. 22.

M I B Enterprises Inc., 2 Onewtown Road, Danbury. $32,392, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 22.

Verizon Wireless, by David R. Heverling. Landlord: Lee Farm Partners LLC, Southport. Property: 83 Wooster Heights Road, Danbury. Term: 5 years, commenced Sept. 17, 1997. Filed Sept. 22.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Angotto, Jeffrey A., 51 Norfield St., Greenwich. $4,367, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 22. Backus, Edward F., 66 Grove St., Apt. 2A, Ridgefield. $1.5 million, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 15.

Markey, Janice, 59 Riverside Road, Newtown. $16,204, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 16. McLaughlin, Melanie D. and Keith A. McLaughlin, 85 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield. $106,831, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 15. Oronoque Farms Gift & Bakery LLC, 188 Leavenworth Road, Shelton. $2,099, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 16. Simko Jr., Vincent M., 22 Meadow Lake Drive, Shelton. $15,915, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 15.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Davis, Ann W., 19 Prospect Ridge, Apt. 2, Ridgefield. $14,595, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 23.

Schaible, Kenneth M., Shelton. Filed by Haynes Materials Co., Seymour, by self. Property: 89 Okenuck Way, Shelton. Amount: $4,647. Filed Sept. 23. W.F. Anderson LLC, Danbury. Filed by M. J. Losito Electrical Contractors Inc., Bethel, by Riefberg, Smart, Donohue & Nejame PC. Property: 1081 High Ridge Road and 132 Turn of River Road, Stamford. Amount: $11,062. Filed Sept. 24.

LIS PENDENS Akinruli, Joycelin, et al., Danbury. Filed by Franklin G. Pilicy PC, Watertown, for Fairview Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 27-1 of Fairview Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 23. Amaral, Pedro M., et al., Bethel. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Green Tree Servicing LLC, Rapid City, S.D. Property: 11 Payne Road, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $417,000, dated February 2008. Filed Sept. 17. Barton, Kathleen M., et al., Shelton. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 4 Wenonah Trail, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $256,500, dated May 2004. Filed Sept. 22. Bridgeport Hotel Company LLC, et al., Shelton. Filed by Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford, for IQ14-780 Bridgeport Avenue LLC. Property: 780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $18.5 million, dated March 2007. Filed Sept. 10. Bruno III, Agostino J., et al., Stamford. Filed by John P. Regan, Stamford, for Village Square Association, Stamford. Property: 1111 Hope St., Unit 8, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 23. Bussey, Victor L., Shelton. Filed by Jones, Damia & Kaufman, et al., for Waterfall Victoria Master Fund Ltd. Property: 158 River Road, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $421,000, dated August 2008. Filed Sept. 23.

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FACTS Carmona, Augusto, et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 75 Stanton Drive, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $684,500, dated April 2005. Filed Sept. 22.

Ginott, Rona E., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Capital One (USA) N.A., Richmond, Va. Property: 650 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $2.9 million, dated June 2006. Filed Sept. 24.

Ceballos, Judith and Juan Ceballos, Shelton. Filed by Randall Carreira, New Preston, for Savoy Linen Services Inc. Property: Unit 41 of Four Winds Condominium, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a judgment lien in the original principal amount of $447,500, dated July 2006. Filed Sept. 2.

JAC of Stamford LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 279 Intervale Road East, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $525,000, dated October 2007. Filed Sept. 22.

Chambers, Joanne E., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 29 Buena Vista Drive, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.1 million, dated January 2008. Filed Sept. 24.

Lara, Ervin R., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 120 Triangle St., Unit 8, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $200,000, dated October 2006. Filed Sept. 23.

Chang, Carlos, et al., Shelton. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 23 Toas St., Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $225,000, dated August 2006. Filed Sept. 2.

Lopez, Augusto R., Ridgefield. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 109 Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $361,200, dated December 2006. Filed Sept. 23.

Cheung, Elka W., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 132 Henry St., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $616,000, dated April 2006. Filed Sept. 24.

Lubitz, Adelia W., Jeffrey Lubitz and Impressive Kids Inc., Ridgefield. Filed by Edward J. Kelleher, Newtown, for 102 Wooster LLC. Property: 15 Craigmoor Road North, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated October 1994. Filed Sept. 24.

Compitello, Peter J., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 7 Candlewood Knolls Road, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $70,000, dated February 2007. Filed Sept. 18.

Mackey, Jill H., New Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 32 Bogus Hill Road, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $351,500, dated September 2004. Filed Sept. 18.

Curry, Dennis W., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 59 Candle Hill Road, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $286,685, dated September 2009. Filed Sept. 17. Decicco, Joseph, et al., Shelton. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 57 Broc Terrace, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $103,000, dated July 2003. Filed Sept. 3. Dolcetto, Linda M., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 113 Kohanza St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $330,900, dated August 2007. Filed Sept. 23.

Mancini, Richard L., et al., Shelton. Filed by Mulvey & Korotsh, Danbury, for Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 81-83 Coram Road, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $150,000, dated October 2009. Filed Sept. 23. Meza, Norberto, et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 41 Washington Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $280,000, dated November 2006. Filed Sept. 24. Miller, Carol L., et al., Shelton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 199 Coram Road, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $256,000, dated September 2006. Filed Sept. 5.

Nunez, Maria, et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 8-10 Division St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $448,000, dated May 2006. Filed Sept. 22. Placella, Elizabeth, et al., Danbury. Filed by Franklin G. Pilicy PC, Watertown, for Fairview Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 7-4 of Fairview Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 23. Poulos, Constantine, et al., Redding. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Capital One (USA) N.A., Richmond, Va. Property: 20 Wood Road, Redding. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $392,000, dated December 2012. Filed Sept. 15.

MORTGAGES

COMMERCIAL 40 Grove Street LLC, et al., Ridgefield, by Reed L. Whipple. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 39 West Lane and 40 Grove St., Ridgefield. Amount: $350,000. Filed Sept. 19. ACD Properties LLC, Norfolk, by Andrew Luciano. Lender: Ion Bank, Naugatuck. Property: 484 Columbus Ave., Stratford; 112 High St., Shelton and 35 Chestnut St., Seymour. Amount: $350,000. Filed Sept. 3. Aivalis Holdings LLC, Stamford, by Peter V. Cathourir. Lender: HAL Realty LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: 1372 Summer St., Stamford. Amount: $500,000. Filed Sept. 22. Aivalis Holdings LLC, Stamford, by Peter V. Cathourir. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 1 Washington Court, Stamford. Amount: $450,000. Filed Sept. 24. Brickell Properties LLC, Greenwich, by James A. Bonheur. Lender: United Bank, Vernon. Property: Lot 83, Map 64, Stamford. Amount: $630,000. Filed Sept. 24. Exit 13 Holdings LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla., by Edward Newmann. Lender: First Niagra Bank N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 376 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Amount: $1 million. Filed Sept. 19. Greenwich Hospitality Group LLC, Stamford, by Ashok Kumar Nichani. Lender: Patriot National Bank, Stamford. Property: 26 Mill River St., Stamford. Amount: $5.4 million. Filed Sept. 26.

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FIGURES Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Association Inc., Newtown, by Thomas Storrier. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: Dodgingtown Road and Jacklin Road, Maps 7813 and 8051, Newtown. Amount: $585,000. Filed Sept. 15. Huntington Depot LLC, Shelton, by Neubert, Pepe & Monteith PC, New Haven. Lender: Webster Bank N.A., Cheshire. Property: 90 Huntington St., Shelton. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Sept. 8. Ridgefield Realty Associates, Ridgefield, by Joseph Socci. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 6 Farmingville Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $250,000. Filed Sept. 24. School House Classic Cars LLC, et al., New Canaan, by Programmix LLC. Lender: PNC Bank N.A., Pittsburgh, Pa. Property: 16 Serflippi Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $543,750. Filed Sept. 22. Spruce Ridge Craftsmen Inc., New Fairfield, by Joseph Reilly. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 10 Sugar Maple Lane, Danbury. Amount: $630,000. Filed Sept. 16. Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield, by Donald C. Sturges. Lender: 256 Main Street LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 2 Island Hill Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Sept. 16.

NEW BUSINESSES

Elizabeth Spa Hair Salon, 3 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Fabio M. Rodriguez and Maria E. Valverde Badilla. Filed Sept. 22. Fairfield Kitchens, 29 Meadollark Drive, Shelton 06484, c/o Michal Butler. Filed Sept. 24. Famoso Tire Shop, 248 White St., Danbury 06810, c/o Braulio D. Rodriguez and Zacarias Tejada. Filed Sept. 22. Gold Star Services LLC, 631 Long Ridge Road, Unit 21, Stamford 06902, c/o Daniel Goldstone. Filed Sept. 24. Hastings High School Reunions, 245 Weaver St., Greenwich 06831, c/o Elizabeth E. Loper. Filed Sept. 23. Jikiden Reiki Connecticut, 95 Harris St., Fairfield 06825, c/o Reiki Overtones L.L.C. Filed Sept. 26. Jikiden Reiki CT, 95 Harris St., Fairfield 06825, c/o Reiki Overtones L.L.C. Filed Sept. 26. Macari Music, 135 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton 06484, c/o Michael Macari. Filed Sept. 9. Master Chef Ministries, 48 Meyer Place, Greenwich 06878, c/o Julio Rubio. Filed Sept. 25. Masuk ‘04 Reunion, 291 Ruane St., Fairfield 06825, c/o Jonathan Fernandez. Filed Sept. 24.

AMC Services, 273 River Road, Shelton 06484, c/o Connie Chandir. Filed Sept. 2.

OHD3, 245 Farmingville Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Gerald O’Hara. Filed Sept. 26.

B C Real Estate & Development, 633 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Robert Cascella. Filed Sept. 24.

OHDesign3, 245 Farmingville Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Gerald O’Hara. Filed Sept. 26.

Brand Shop, 20 Constitution Blvd., Shelton 06484, c/o Elizabeth Bradley. Filed Sept. 24.

Retail Discount Electricity, 103 Cedar Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o L. Timothy Klvana and Ruth W. Lyons. Filed Sept. 22.

Citarella Wine & Spirits L.L.C., 600 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Joseph Gurrera. Filed Sept. 25. Citarella Wine & Spirits, 600 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Baywalk Enterprises LP. Filed Sept. 25. Creperie - Quiche Restaurant, 103 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Virgina Kharouby. Filed Sept. 24. Discover CTO, 3 Corporate Drive, Shelton 06484, c/o Christine Aguila. Filed Sept. 24. Electrical Contracting, 44 Pheasant Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Andrew Kalish. Filed Sept. 15. Elisangela Cleaning Service LLC, 46 Jupiter Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Elisangela Cristina Dos Santos. Filed Sept. 25.

Serenity Hair Experience, 427 Stillson Road, Suite 302, Fairfield 06824, c/o Alicia Paradiso. Filed Sept. 23. Sound Business Services, 18 Old Stratford Road, Fairfield 06825, c/o Ahmed Ebrahim. Filed Sept. 23. Stamford B2B, 29 Crestview Lane, Danbury 06810, c/o Michael Coogan. Filed Sept. 23. Stony Hill Hardware, 34 Stony Hill Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Ron Dufner and Carolyn Dufner. Filed Sept. 24. The Pampered Pooch, 257 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, c/o Jacquelyn Lasko. Filed Sept. 22. The Verge Awards, 60 Rock Ridge Road, Shelton 06484, c/o Linda Neaton. Filed Sept. 23.

PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Apparatus and method for cleaning a pressure roll of a fuser unit as used in printing. Patent no. 8,855,538 issued to Erwin Ruiz, Rochester, N.Y.; Jeffrey Nyyssonen Swing, Rochester, N.Y.; David S. Derleth, Webster, N.Y.; Charles T. Facchini, II, Webster, N.Y.; Steven Russel, Bloomfield, N.Y.; and Jorge M. Rodriguez, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Continuous cardiac pulse rate estimation from multichannel source video data. Patent no. 8,855,384 issued to Survi Kyal, Rochester, N.Y.; Lalit Keshav Mestha, Fairport, N.Y.; and Beilei Xu, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Device data collection using Bluetooth. Patent no. 8,855,561 issued to Eugene S. Evanitsky, Pittsford, N.Y.; and Jeffrey R. Earl, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Digital printing systems for packaging and document printing with special colors. Patent no. 8,854,686 issued to Grace T. Brewington, Fairport, N.Y.; John F. Knapp, Fairport, N.Y.; and Nancy Y. Jia, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Electronic document processing method and device. Patent no. 8,854,675 issued to Robert St. Jacques, Jr., Fairport, N.Y.; and Steven R. Moore, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Generating formatted documents based on collected data content. Patent no. 8,856,645 issued to David Russell Vandervort, Walworth, N.Y.; Venkatesh Guru Rao, Arlington, Va.; Jesse Silverstein, Rochester, N.Y.; and Michael Collins Allers, Ann Arbor, Mich. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system for assessing environmental impact of a processing device. Patent no. 8,855,991 issued to Fritz F. Ebner, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Providing access to images from electronic and/or hardcopy publications. Patent no. 8,854,668 issued to Robert R. Buckley, Rochester, N.Y.; and Jean-Pierre R. M. Van de Capelle, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for scanning and enlarging user-selected grid areas of a printed page. Patent no. 8,854,697 issued to Robert J. Pesar, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System for and method of selective video frame compression and decompression for efficient event-driven searching in large databases. Patent no. 8,855,436 issued to Orhan Bulan, Rochester, N.Y.; Edgar A. Bernal, Webster, N.Y.; Robert P. Loce, Webster, N.Y.; and Wencheng Wu, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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A Strong State Economy Helps Everyone The following article first appeared in the Hartford Business Journal. By Morna Murray

he good health of our economy is as important to Connecticut’s nonprofit providers of health and human services as it is to Fortune 500 CEOs and businesses across the state. A strong economy not only creates opportunities for the half-million individuals our providers serve every year, but also supports the individual providers—small businesses in their own right. As president and CEO of the Connecticut Community Providers Association (CCPA), representing organizations that provide mental health services to individuals with developmental disabilities, and health and well-being services for children and families, I see the effects of the changing economy every day. Our members rely on taxpayer-funded state dollars, and on the businesses and communities where they are located. An economically competitive Connecticut means more private-sector job growth, which is essential for providing many of the at-risk individuals our members serve with the employment opportunities they need to go beyond recovery and become productive members of their communities. In addition, a strong state economy means human service providers can be fully funded for the cost of care. That in turn means greater access to high-quality care, treatment programs, rehabilitative services, and job training. The services of nonprofit community providers are also vital to a healthy economy. The individuals we serve don’t disappear if services aren’t available; they go to emergency rooms for basic care, or worse, can end up in the criminal justice system or in jail—a high price for our communities, not just in dollars and cents. The problem everyone in Connecticut faces today, however, is an economy struggling mightily to recover from the Great Recession. In fact, we have been one of the lowest economic-growth states since 2008.

Recognizing how critical a strong economy is for CCPA’s members and the populations they serve, I recently joined the steering committee of the CT20x17 campaign, a multiyear initiative sponsored by a diverse group of business, professional, and community organizations to move Connecticut into the top 20 states for economic competitiveness by 2017. In national business-climate indexes, such as CNBC’s Top States for Business, Forbes’s Best States for Business, and Chief Executive magazine’s Best & Worst States for Business, Connecticut typically ranks in the bottom third of the country. CT20x17 seeks to change that. The campaign is raising awareness of the many factors that, despite Connecticut’s competitive advantages, have held back business investment and job creation. Campaign organizers, including the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, have put together working groups of volunteers from chambers of commerce, cause-related organizations, and business and industry to develop specific recommendations for improving Connecticut’s business costs, regulatory environment, state spending and taxes, transportation infrastructure, and more. Their goal is to release recommendations prior to the November elections and to raise these issues during the 2015 General Assembly session that begins in January. It may seem curious that the human services community would take an active role in an initiative that, on the face of it, seems so economic- and business-oriented. The reality, however, is that we’re all in this together. CCPA’s members are businesses too. Our job is to serve Connecticut’s most vulnerable individuals, and we have to stay in business, because there’s a huge price to pay if we don’t. f Learn more at ct20x17.org

oin more than 400 Connecticut business leaders at CBIA’s 199th Annual Meeting & Reception. It’s Connecticut’s premier businessnetworking event—and you and your colleagues should be part of it! At this annual nexus of ideas, information, and innovators, you will: f Review the accomplishments of the state’s largest business association in 2014 and get a preview of what’s ahead in ’15 f Discover how the state’s flagship public university is implementing “Next Generation Connecticut” f See how the CT20x17 statewide campaign is driving Connecticut to achieve new heights in national competitiveness rankings f Network with the people whose talent, vision, and ingenuity are the reasons for Connecticut’s economic vitality

Date: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014

SCAN TO REGISTER!

Time: Registration: 4 pm Business Session: 4:30–5 pm Program: 5–6 pm Cocktail Reception: 6–7:30 pm Place: Marriott Hartford Downtown 200 Columbus Blvd., Hartford Cost: CBIA members, $95

Morna Murray is the president and CEO of the Connecticut Community Providers Association.

f Register at cbia.com/events

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