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MEDIA PARTNER CFO of the Year winners, from left, Donald J. Morrissey of Aquarion Water Co.; Carol Miller of Integrated Medical Centers and imedcenter.com L.L.C.; and Eugene Colucci of Greenwich Hospital.

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BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

k. oNi CHukWu WAS oNE of three chief financial officers to take top honors at the inaugural CFO of the Year Awards in 2012. He immediately made sure that did not happen again.

“Now, I am a CEO,” he told 150 who attended the Business Journal’s second

annual CFO of the Year Awards at the Hotel Zero Degrees in Norwalk the evening of Oct. 2. “And the first thing I did as CEO was to hire a CFO to do all the work.”

The 2013 winners were Eugene Colucci, CFO of Greenwich Hospital in the largebusiness category; Donald J. Morrissey, executive vice president and CFO, Aquarion Water Co., with offices in Greenwich, Bridgeport and Monroe, in the medium» CFo, page 11

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he man in charge of the state’s Department of Revenues Services seems to be on a roll — both in terms of departmental revamp efforts and in his appreciation of a barbed joke aimed squarely at him.

Starting his Oct. 2 presentation to the Business Council of Fairfield County at the Stamford Marriott with a “Dilbert” comic strip, Tax Commissioner Kevin B. Sullivan said it was his mission to make the DRS more responsive to taxpayers’ needs. As Dogbert in the comic points out, many believe tax code writers derive sick pleasure out of making people’s heads explode out of confusion.

“I get it,” Sullivan said in response to criticisms. “This is how Washington is seen, this is how Hartford is seen — that somehow we are about the business of making tax code as hard as possible; and enjoy making it as hard as possible for people to understand their obligations, meet their obligations and continue on to their lives and businesses.”

Responsible for tax collection and issuing returns, the DRS has historically seen itself as a policy enforcer, rather than a policy maker, Sullivan said. But Sullivan, the former lieutenant governor, said he believed the department should be a contributing voice in discussions over tax policy.

Through several strategic initiatives and lean-process improvements, Sullivan has helped reduce the size of the department by a third while simultaneously gaining more than $200 million in efficien» taxes, page 6

DOL expands program to avoid layoffs

BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

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o comply with recent federal law, the state’s Department of Labor is expanding a program that helps employers avoid layoffs during tough economic times.

In addition to private employers with more than four employees, nonprofits and government agencies will now be able to enroll in the state’s Shared Work Program, as of Oct. 1.

Enacted in 1990s, the Shared Work program gives employers the chance to reduce the work schedule of full-time employees during what the employer believes will be a temporary hardship.

In turn, the company’s employees will receive partial unemployment benefits to supplement lost wages.

“Among the general business community it has been a very well-received program,” said Mark Soycher, human resource counsel at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA).

“To the extent that they can use it as an alternative to getting rid of people, it’s a great opportunity to manage the ups

“there’s no reason why nonprofits shouldn’t be able to take advantage of the flexibility this provides in managing their workforce.”

– Mark Soycher, human resource counsel at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association

and downs of the economy. It’s really permitted companies to have their workers access unemployment benefits more readily.”

Reflecting the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, the program’s expansion will help the state conform with the national shared work program. It stands to receive a $1.3 million grant to help develop, upgrade and promote the program, as well. If it hadn’t

expanded, it would have likely lost federal unemployment insurance money, which funds about half of the labor department’s operations.

Previously the Labor Department’s law excluded nonprofits and government agencies that don’t pay taxes into the Unemployment Trust Fund. But under the new national standard, those that pay dollar-for-dollar for unemployment benefits, like nonprofits, will also be able to participate, though, the program isn’t as financially attractive as it is for private employers.

Historically, use of the program was relatively low in the 17 states that had it until the recession hit, said George Wentworth, a senior staff attorney with the National Employment Law Project.

Then, tens of thousands of employers were suddenly enrolled, spurring Congress to encourage more states to create programs, Wentworth said.

“There was an explosion of interest as employers were looking to keep employees on the payroll,” he said. National

use increased 10-fold between 2007 and 2009. The program is estimated to have saved 450,000 jobs during the recession and into 2012.

Today, about 275 companies are enrolled in the program in Connecticut, according to the Labor Department.

However, officials are unsure how many more companies might enroll once the department follows through with promotional plans.

As nonprofits and government agencies experience the same impacts of a rough economy, CBIA’s Soycher said he believed the expansion would be a good thing for the business community.

Studies have shown similar programs in countries like Germany, where there is a high usage of shared work programs, have helped keep unemployment rates low during recessionary periods.

“There’s no reason why nonprofits shouldn’t be able to take advantage of the flexibility this provides in managing their workforce,” Soycher said. “That is a good thing.”

Housekeepers and nannies emerge from the shadows

Women discuss domestic workers’ rights in Hartford Sept. 25.

BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

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abor activists are seeking new protections for domestic workers, who, they say, have historically been left out of any labor movement.

Housekeepers, caregivers and domestic workers are often subject to low wages and are at risk of sexual abuse. Yet they have few legal protections, said Meghan Vesel, deputy director of the Connecticut Brazilian Immigrant Center.

“Culturally, all across the world, domestic workers aren’t given much dignity or respect,” Vesel said. “But we’re trying to transform how people look at the

work they do. We believe domestic workers take care of America. They power the economy by allowing people to go out and make their living.”

Unless housekeepers work 15 hours a week for the same employer every week, minimum wage laws are practically unenforceable, Vesel said. And if nannies are sexually harassed by an employer, they won’t be able to sue unless the employer has a certain amount of employees, she added.

As a result, activists are pushing to create a domestic worker’s bill of rights to be introduced to the Connecticut Legislature in January.

“These are people who are usually

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working behind closed doors,” Vesel said.

“We’re trying to give them visibility and put a human face on the issue.”

Currently the Connecticut Brazilian Immigrant Center is leading the movement, basing its bill of rights on a similar one in Massachusetts. Legislation with new protections for domestic workers has also recently passed in New York and Hawaii.

To explore the issue of domestic workers’ rights, the Connecticut Department of Labor and Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) hosted its first in a series of policy roundtable discussions late last month.

With the number of service workers growing in Connecticut, PCSW President Teresa C. Younger said the commission was in the process of identifying domestic workers’ top concerns and possible solutions. At this time, Younger said the commission has not endorsed a domestic workers’ bill of rights, though it may support legislation in the future.

“Because they’re isolation, workers don’t know what they’re rights are and that they do have rights that protect them,” Younger said.

Younger said some of the top concerns indentified so far included problems with low wages and consistently being paid.

They can lodge complaints at the Labor Department and Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Younger said. And some community support centers can help workers understand their rights and file a complaint. Sometimes these centers can also help workers’ negotiate with their employers if there is a language barrier or help them find a new employer, Younger said.

Overall, further awareness of current workers’ rights is needed, she said. The commission plans to continue the roundtables into the next year.

“We need to be aware of what’s going on behind closed doors and in our communities,” Younger said.

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Sikorsky dodges furlough bullet

BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

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mid the government shutdown, Hartford-based United Technologies Corp. canceled plans Oct. 6 to furlough about 4,000 employees unless the government reopened.

The defense manufacturer – and largest employer in the state – canceled those plans after Pentagon officials announced they would put most of the Defense Department’s 350,000 civilian employees back to work despite the ongoing shutdown.

UTC officials announced Oct. 2 plans to furlough about 2,000 employees at Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. on Oct. 7 unless the government reopened. The Stratfordbased helicopter manufacturer relies on government inspectors during its operational processes.

Announcing potential furloughs, Sikorsky spokesman Paul Jackson said the company would be able to manage a shutdown for a short time, but could not sustain production for an extended period without “an adverse impact.”

“The government shutdown has severely impacted and in some areas completely stopped Sikorsky’s ability to manufacture and support helicopters used by all branches of the United States military,” Jackson said in a statement. “As a result of the government shutdown, we have no choice but to furlough approximately 2,000 employees across the enterprise.”

“Defense Contract Management Agency personnel are a critical and a required part of our U.S. Government aircraft and parts inspection, acceptance, and delivery processes,” he said.

The company has already laid off some 200 employees this year due to general military budget cuts and the effects of sequestration.

If the Department of Defense’s civilian employees had not returned to work by the end of the week, UTC had also said it planned to furlough up to 2,000 additional employees at East Hartford-based Pratt and Whitney and units across UTC Aerospace Systems.

Pratt & Whitney officials released a statement Oct. 7 announcing they were “delighted” to have their Defense Contract Management Agency partners return to work “and back supporting our military operations.”

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel reportedly recalled the furloughs to support the readiness of the military. About 450,000 Defense Department civilian employees nationwide were left on furlough as of

press time. Congressional members have approved steps to reimburse employees their full pay for any time they were not at work.

“We will continue to try to bring all civilian employees back to work as soon as possible,” Hagel said in a statement.

“Ultimately, the surest way to end these damaging and irresponsible furloughs, and to enable us to fulfill our mission as a department, is for Congress to pass a budget and restore funds for the entire federal government.”

Sikorksy’s S-76D helicopter. Photo by Javier Pedreira.

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Connecticut needs a better value proposition

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n an essay titled “Connecticut Needs a Better Value Proposition,” Douglas G. Fischer analyzes the state’s need to remain competitive. Produced for the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis at UConn, the following excerpt offers several fixes, including one that is Hartfordbased, but which could favorably impact the insurance industry statewide: “Having worked on the front lines of economic development in Connecticut for 20 years, I can vouch for the challenge of marketing our state to business executives. That’s because Connecticut today lacks a compelling value proposition.

Without one, it’s tough to differentiate our state from its competitors, especially those in the Northeast.

“Connecticut’s leadership needs to change, fundamentally, how it views and interacts with overburdened business and residential taxpayers who are losing ground and hope. Start asking, and keep asking, how the state can help companies and entrepreneurs do business in ways that are easier, quicker and less costly.

“Here are four ways to provide the market differentiation Connecticut needs: • eliminate the Corporate income Tax. With institution of a personal income tax in 1991, Connecticut lost its chief marketing tool: the ability to sell itself as a relative bargain in the region.

State spending has since tripled, while the income tax has been increased and made much more costly (progressive) for higher-income wage earners, encouraging their exit from the state and making the tax much more volatile. Repeal of the income tax, which now raises 44.5 percent of the state’s annual General Fund revenue, no longer seems possible. But

elimination of the corporate income tax, which raises a relatively paltry 3.6 percent of Connecticut’s tax base, would be.

Why bother? To create a market niche and allow the state to position itself again as a tax haven in the tristate region. The ability to offer business executives a genuine tax advantage is the kind of conversation starter Connecticut has lacked for two decades.

• Make Business regulations “Swift, Certain and Simple.” Launch a comprehensive review of every state regulation governing business expansion for the sole purpose of eliminating those that stand in the way of growth. If a regulation does not help make legitimate business expansion swift, certain and simple, eliminate it, alter it, or seek its repeal through legislation. Push hard for municipalities to do the same. Enlist private-sector leaders to lead the process. The publicity around a bona fide effort to make the state truly ETDBW (Easy To Do Business With) would transform its reputation from hostile to business friendly. The legislature can show the state is serious by including a sunset provision forcing a review of every new regulation’s effectiveness after no more than three to five years.

• Grant the “right to Work.” The ability of an individual to choose whether to join a labor union — rather than being forced to pay dues to a union as a condition of employment — should be a fundamental right in the United States. Plenty of other states think so, including, of late, the former organized labor bastions of Michigan and Indiana. There are now 24 Right to Work states in the country that allow workers this right to choose.

Most importantly, there is a direct cor-

relation between states with these laws in place and positive job and economic growth. While only 14 percent of workers in Connecticut are members of unions — and the majority of those are public employees — the pro-business psychology behind this change would be dramatic. Connecticut would do itself a huge favor by becoming the only state between Maryland and Maine to embrace this reform.

• Make Hartford an iFS tax Mecca.

We must stem employment losses in the legacy insurance and financial services (IFS) sector here in Connecticut while it grows steadily elsewhere. Statewide, high-wage financial services jobs have declined 15.5 percent, from 155,000 to 131,000, over the past 20 years. A shortterm fix needs to be in place until we come to grips with how to fix our business climate, especially for IFS firms.

“These ideas are feasible and laserfocused on economic growth. And robust growth is exactly what Connecticut needs. Political courage is required, but the dividends would be quick, evidenced first by a reversal of Connecticut’s national business rankings. And that would bode well for all of us.”

Douglas G. Fisher is a senior vice president with Goman+York Property Advisors of East Hartford. He edited the Connecticut Economic Review marketing publications from 1999-2013 and led the economic development department for Northeast Utilities, where he formulated business recruitment strategies for 17 years. He currently serves as executive director of New England’s Knowledge Corridor, which promotes the Hartford-Spring�ield region.

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Grooming a future ‘green’ workforce

Students at a kickoff event at Abbott Technical High School in Danbury. Photo courtesy of CBIA.

BY JENNIFER BISSELL

ing solutions into the larger community students saw examples of recycled prodto facilitate additional energy reduction ucts and were asked to measure the light projects. quality in various rooms, Resnick said the “This is very much on the radar of students had a lot of questions and were both UI and Northeast Utilities,” Resnick already thinking of ways to teach others said. “They know there is a need for the same lessons. skilled workers and that their vendors “We’re building a pipeline of interest, need skilled people. It’s a nice marriage making sure students have the appropriwhen everyone needs the same thing.” ate skill sets,” she said. In light of Gov. After a kickoff event in Danbury, Dannel P. Malloy’s comprehensive energy Resnick said she felt students were excited plan, which calls for large investments in County Bus Journal ad 1_Layout 1 10/8/13 12:54 gas PM Page 1 toFairfield start the program.

In exercises where natural and less reliance on oil and

coal, Resnick said it was important to prepare the state’s workforce in order to meet its future goals. The program will include some job shadowing and Siemens has expressed interest in hiring students after they’ve graduated.

Resnick said she hopes the “green” angle will eventually be embedded into the schools’ curricula, long after the funding runs out and the program is retired.

“Our hope is that students will want to continue their learning,” Resnick said.

jbissell@westfairinc.com

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ith a boom in clean energy jobs on the horizon, business leaders are already grooming high school students to lead the way.

Roughly 260 technical high school students are now enrolled in the CT Clean Trade Program to learn more about clean energy and sustainable practices within the trades they are studying.

The two-year program is a partnership between the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, and Energize Connecticut, in association with Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating.

“There is a growing demand for skilled workers in clean energy,” said Judy Resnick, executive director of CBIA’s Education Foundation. “Our mission is to make sure Connecticut is a great place to do business and one thing businesses cannot do without is a skilled workforce.”

Within the five technical schools participating, students will receive a handson introduction to careers in the energy industry, Resnick said. Students studying trades like plumbing, heating, ventilation, carpentry and electrical work will be included in the program.

Within the first year, students will learn about sustainable energy practices and then assess their schools’ energy use.

At the end of the year, the students will give presentations to the schools’ administrations on how to reduce energy costs and consumption.

CBIA representatives plan to help the students make their energy pitches and presentations, while various energy companies like CL&P, UI and Siemens Building Technologies will help within the classroom.

Technical schools in Danbury, Milford, New Britain and Norwich are among the first class of schools to participate in the program, which is funded by a state Energy Efficiency Fund grant.

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cies. The department has started early intervention programs for tax evaders; started web-based assistance tools; and created the option of user-created payment plans.

Beyond “working smarter” Sullivan also said he believes the department should be more involved in policy discussions surrounding the state’s more than 60 tax credit programs.

“Who pays when one company doesn’t?” he said. “Which credits are really creating jobs?”

Every tax credit is evaluated, but Sullivan said he’d like to see more analysis on the whole, answering questions like whether one big tax break for one company is more impactful than several smaller breaks for more companies. He also mentioned the possibility of companies being able to trade and sell credits on a secondary basis.

Sullivan said he supports Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s First Five initiative, which

Kevin B. Sullivan, Department of Revenue Services commissioner, addresses members of the Business Council of Fairfield County.

issues tax incentives to large growing companies; Sullivan, though, called for a more transparent system that allowed the DRS to analyze programs such as First Five.

At the conclusion of the event, Chris P. Bruhl, CEO of the business council, said he was pleased to see the DRS implementing many of recommendations set by the governor’s business tax policy task force. Sullivan was a co-chairman of the task force, while Bruhl was a member representing the business community. The group’s work officially concluded just over a year ago.

“People who sit on many commissions are accustomed to a warm thank you and that is the last that happens,” Bruhl said. “Here we got the warm thank you and they did it! So that was very favorable.”

From the use of plain English to standardizing auditor training, Bruhl said he was pleased to see the DRS acting on the things it could do to make using the system easier and to show its responsiveness.

health care delivery system, a process that we began well before the Affordable Care Act was drafted. Thanks to our donors, we can continue to imagine new ways to deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time.”

The WCHN Foundation’s fundraising campaign — Imagine Build Transform — focuses on raising funds for a new patient tower, an expanded emergency department with level II trauma designation, and an advanced neonatal intensive care unit at Danbury Hospital; as well as the emergency department at New Milford Hospital; and the network’s Biomedical Research Institute.

A troika of Buffalo, N.Y.-based companies — Ciminelli Real Estate Corp. (CREC), LPCiminelli (LPC), and Allpro Parking — announced they are part of a larger Connecticut-based group that has been selected by the Connecticut Department of Transportation as the preferred developers of a major transit-oriented project, the $500 million, multiyear re-development of the Stamford Transportation Center.

As presently envisioned, the transit-oriented development will include about 600,000 square feet of commercial office space;, 60,000 square feet of street level retail space, a hotel with approximately 150 rooms and about 150 residential units. When complete in 2017 the project is expected to transform the Stamford Transportation Center into a complex of commercial, residential and retail development at the city’s main rail and bus transit hub.

The group, Stamford Manhattan Development Ventures (“SMDV”), is a venture comprised of several real estaterelated companies, including the three Buffalo-based outfits.

The state transportation department is now engaged in contract negotiations with SMDV on a formal plan of design and construction.

CREC will serve in a co-developer role and manage the property upon completion; LPC will serve as construction manager; and Allpro will consult during the design phase and oversee all parking functions upon completion. “Being a part of SMDV provides an opportunity to work with a number of outstanding national and international companies on a truly innovative project,” said Paul Ciminelli, president and CEO of CREC. “Our property management platform is already in the Connecticut market, but this project also expands our development footprint in the Eastern U.S. We look forward to being part of the team.”

The Department of Transportation expects to complete negotiations and sign a contract with SMDV this fall. Construction would begin in the spring of 2014. New parking would be constructed and in service within three years of the contract. The rest of the development would be completed in phases over the next few years. It is anticipated that the project will total in excess of $500 million. The state of Connecticut will contribute $35 million in bonds specifically for parking facilities. Debt and equity financing for the balance of the cost of the project will be provided by SMDV.

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Millions in matching funds

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A Danbury Hospital supporter will help if others chip in

currently anonymous donor stands ready to give $30 million to help a pair of regional hospitals.

Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) and its Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital announced a $10 million commitment from an anonymous Danbury resident who is challenging the community to help WCHN meet its $50 million campaign goal. If that milestone is achieved, the donor will contribute another $20 million and reveal his name.

Explaining his rationale for the gift and challenge, the donor said, “Danbury Hospital provides my family and our region with world-class health care that rivals the best academic medical centers in America. It’s an organization that can serve as a national model for personalizing exceptional care in a cost-efficient manner. I hope that my donation and challenge inspire many others to make similar contributions to our community’s health.”

Through its Imagine Build Transform campaign, WCHN is “reimagining and expanding” facilities to increase access to care and ensure that it is responsive to patients’ needs. The campaign’s priorities include significant investments in facilities, research and technologies at Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital and the WCHN Biomedical Research

The proposed hospital tower in Danbury

Institute in Danbury.

“We are exceedingly grateful to this generous donor who has made the largest commitment in our history and wishes to inspire others to enhance healthcare in our community,” says Grace Linhard, executive director and vice president of the WCHN Foundation. “Now, we need every grateful patient, business and community member to make a gift so we can realize our campaign goal. We only need $10 million more to meet this incredible challenge.”

“With this donor’s generosity and creativity, we inaugurate a new era of philanthropy,” said Dr. John M. Murphy, president and CEO, WCHN. “This enables us to continue to transform and improve our

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CI stResses steM At Lone stAR sUMMIt

Connecticut Innovations (CI), the state’s quasi-public authority responsible for growing Connecticut businesses through financing and strategic assistance, announced Deb Santy, director of CI’s Small Business Innovation Group, is one of the featured panelists at the fourth annual Aviation and Aerospace Industry Manufacturing Summit (AAIMS) in Fort Worth, Texas, this month.

Santy will be a panelist in a discussion about innovation in STEM education (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and will offer her insights on talent development, diversification and collaboration.

Other topics Santy will share with attendees include details about the Small Business Innovation and Diversification Program (SBIDP) and the CI Technology Talent Bridge (TTB) program.

The SBIDP works to strengthen existing Connecticut manufacturers and software makers.

The TTB program was established in 2012 to provide experience-based learning activities for Connecticut college students (or students who are residents of Connecticut in the summer and attend college outside Connecticut) through mentored internships at small, technologybased businesses in the state. The program provides grants of up to $25,000 per project to participating businesses, which must use the funding to compensate student interns. The TTB was recognized nationally as a best practice initiative in 2013.

“We think this program has a model that many organizations attending the summit can replicate,” said Santy in a prepared statement. “That is the beauty of attending and holding events like this; it benefits everyone. The more best practices we share, the stronger the industry becomes as well as the viability of the individual organizations we serve.”

To date, CI said it is responsible for $4 billion in financing for Connecticut companies and its work has led to the creation of 26,000- jobs.

AAIMS runs Oct. 16-18. Santy’s panel discussion is 10 a.m., Oct 16.

nURsInG HoMes ReVIsIt RetALIAtIon poLICIes

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed legislation Tuesday that mandates nursing home staffs receive training on how to identify and respond to patients’ fear of retaliation.

According to a study by the University of Connecticut Health Center, there is a real concern by seniors living in long-term care facilities that staff members may retal-

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iate if a resident voices a concern or files a complaint.

“Considering Connecticut has one of the largest aging populations and highest rates of seniors in nursing homes, protecting the rights of elderly residents in supportive living is a priority for this state,” Malloy said in a press release. “Reprisal against residents for reporting mistreatment can either be obvious or subtle — that’s why we need to ensure the dedicated and hardworking attendants at nursing homes around the state have the best possible training to identify and respond to all cases of retaliation.”

Connecticut is the first state to mandate retaliation training, to compliment federal standards set by the Nursing Home Reform Law. The training will discuss patients’ rights to file complaints, examples of what constitutes or may be perceived as retaliation, and ways to alleviate patients’ fear of it.

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HCC ReCeIVes tRAInInG GRAnt

Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport has been awarded a $2.2 million grant to train trade-impacted workers, veterans and others for skilled jobs in the information technology and health care fields.

The grant, made available through the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant, will establish: • A non-credit computer support specialist certificate program that will be incorporated into credit-based certificate and Associate’s Degree in computer information systems, including a database management option.

• Increased enrollment in noncredit allied health programs including certified nursing assistant, patient care technician, pharmacy technician, and medical coding and billing, as well as the development of a new community health worker certificate program.

• A new credit certi�icate and Associate’s Degree medical assistant program.

“We’re delighted to be chosen to receive this grant,” said HCC President Anita Gliniecki. “It will enable us to offer valuable new programs to the residents of our 11-town service area to help them prepare for new careers.”

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By PatriCia D. WeitZMaN aND JeFFrey a. CoHeN

New law ups rights for current, former employees

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onnecticut employers should take note of a new employment law expanding the rights of current and former employees to access and modify their personnel files, particularly regarding disciplinary issues.

In addition to addressing access to personnel files, the new law, effective Oct. 1, requires employers to provide their employees with copies of any written documentation of disciplinary actions or terminations and to make employees aware of their right to file rebuttals.

The new rules grant current employees the right to inspect or copy their files within seven business days of making a written request. For former employ-

ees, employers have 10 business days to respond. Former employees must make a request within one year of termination of employment.

Previously, employers were required to provide current and former employees with the right to inspect and obtain a copy of their personnel files “within a reasonable time” after the receipt of written requests. The changes to the law now define what constitutes a “reasonable time.”

Also included in the new legislation is a requirement that employers provide employees with a copy of “any documentation of any disciplinary action” within one business day of imposing the action,

whether or not employees request a copy of the documentation. “Disciplinary action” is not defined in the new rules, but presumably includes warnings, suspensions and demotions.

Employers also must immediately provide employees with a copy of any documented notice of termination.

Interestingly, the amendment does not expressly require that an employer prepare a written notice of termination or disciplinary action. It only requires that, if documentation is produced by the employer, it must be provided to the employee and not simply placed in the employee’s personnel file.

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this requirement by taking action verbally and not making a written record of it. However, this approach could be detrimental to employers in a later lawsuit if they don’t have a contemporaneous record of the circumstances leading to the disciplinary action or termination.

Additionally, the new law addresses employers’ affirmative obligation to inform employees that they have a right to submit information to their personnel files. Previously, employees had the right to ask an employer to remove or correct information in an employee’s personnel file. If the employee and employer couldn’t agree on the change, employees were permitted to submit a written statement for placement in the personnel file explaining their position on the matter.

The employer was required to maintain the statement as part of the employee’s personnel file and the statement was to accompany any transmittal of or disclosure to a third party.

Under the amended law, an employer must include a clear and conspicuous notice in all documented disciplinary actions, notices of termination, and performance evaluations stating that if the employee disagrees with any statement in the document, the employee may submit a written statement explaining the employee’s position. Again, employers must keep these employee statements in the employee’s personnel file and include them whenever the file or a portion thereof is transmitted or disclosed to a third party.

Failure to comply with the law as updated can result in penalties of up to $500 for the first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation.

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General and limited partnerships have become less common since the L.L.C. structure became available. Why? L.L.C.s offer most of the flexibility and potential tax advantages of a partnership combined with the liability protection of a corporation.

Compared with corporations, L.L.C.s generally are easier to set up, have fewer restrictions and require less in the way of corporate formalities. Members have flexibility in the allocation of profits and losses.

These profits and losses are passed through to the owners, who report their shares on their personal income tax returns, which in many cases will save taxes.

The biggest disadvantage of a C corporation is generally double taxation. Profits are subject to corporate income tax at the entity level and then to personal income tax when they’re distributed as dividends to the shareholders.

To the extent the corporation is able to distribute profits in the form of salaries and bonuses, however, the deduction for wages paid eliminates double taxation.

(There are restrictions on what’s considered reasonable compensation and can be deducted.)

Like partnerships and L.L.C.s, S corporations are “pass-through” entities — thus, there’s no double taxation. S corporations have limitations, however. They can’t have more than 100 shareholders (though most members of the same family are treated as a single shareholder) or more than one class of stock. Also, eligible S corporation shareholders are limited to individuals, certain trusts and tax-exempt organizations and employee stock ownership plans.

Despite double taxation, C corporations offer some advantages. For example, they may be able to deduct employ-

ee benefits for owners, such as health reimbursement plans and long-term care insurance. Such deductions may not be available to S corporations and L.L.C.s.

Additionally, because of the graduated tax rates of a C corporation, a business may be able to build up and retain capital at a lower current tax rate than it would under an L.L.C. or S corporation structure. For instance, C corporations typically pay tax at a 15 percent rate for the first $50,000 of profit, though sometimes a corporation is subject to a flat 35 percent tax on all earnings. Because the earnings of an L.L.C. or S corporation “flow through” to the owner’s personal tax return, they could easily push the owner into a tax bracket higher than 15 percent — even if the business itself has a net profit of $50,000 or less.

Now that the top individual rate has gone back up to 39.6 percent, it’s higher than the top corporate rate (still 35 percent). At the top individual brackets, there’s also a higher long-term capital gains tax rate to consider. Thus, someone in the highest ordinary-income tax bracket of 39.6 percent would be subject to a maximum 20 percent rate on the income that would otherwise be subject to a maximum long-term capital gains rate of 15 percent.

Also new for 2013 is the 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earned income exceeding certain thresholds. By itself, the tax may not be worthy of special planning.

But this additional tax burden could bring situations in which paying tax at the corporate level is advantageous. As with any tax discussion, the optimal solution depends on the specifics of your situation.

Assuming you’re eligible to do so, changing entity types is largely an administrative issue — though a fairly ambitious one. But there is generally a tax impact to a business structure change. So make sure you work with your tax advisor when considering such a move.

This has been a general discussion of a complex subject and is not intended as advice to anyone. Always discuss your particular situation with your tax adviser before making business entity decisions.

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By JeFFrey B. eDeLMaN

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Developing the brand-retailer partnership

oday’s consumer is driving retailers and vendors to be more forwardthinking. The ideal retailer and vendor partnership should help develop a more loyal consumer, which in turn will be a more profitable one.

Moving back to national brands: Over the past 10-15 years, many retailers pared national-brand offerings back in favor of private and exclusive brands. The reasons were several fold, including unique merchandise, differentiation, expanding the value offering, becoming the destination for those brands and most important, an expanded gross margin. It appears as if the pendulum is beginning to move in the other direction, based on comments by a number of retailers.

An adversarial relationship, potentially a losing proposition: Retailers are slowly beginning to realize that squeezing suppliers for extra margin is reaching the point of diminishing returns. Brands and vendors, in turn, pushed back to their suppliers for cost reductions to the detriment of the product. In some cases, quality deteriorated, although perhaps not initially to the naked eye, but sizing, thread count, longevity, consistency and variation issues began to surface, eroding

consumer and brand loyalty.

Many long-time suppliers to big retailers found profitability declining to such an extent they began to diversify their business away from those retailers. Coincidentally, those retailers find it more difficult to source quality and quantity with an acceptable timeline and turnaround time.

A more meaningful partnership: Retailers focus on financial performance, with key attention paid to price competition, new product introduction and attempts to maintain a level playing field.

Suppliers have a slightly different priority in an attempt to maintain brand image, margin protection for services, new product introduction and partner perception.

In the long run, a successful relationship will yield higher benefits for both.

Gross profit per square foot a better indicator than margin: The idea of “stack ’em high and let ’em fly” is losing out to focusing on and serving the loyal customer, who is generally responsible for the most profitable volume. Strive to create the want to purchase, rather than price-sensitive commodity merchandise.

The standard joke — a national store selling lawn mowers in downtown Chicago

and snow shovels in Miami — is indicative of what used to be prevailing practices.

Technology made the difference: New programs and systems made it easy for everyone to collect data and sometimes more than they could use; however, very few understood how to use it to enrich their profit formula. Buyers would base their plan on what they bought the prior year, which meant that if dresses or lawn mowers didn’t sell last year, they likely wouldn’t this year. Vendors gradually became more involved in the process, examining sales by door that indicated what sold and didn’t, as well as pricing and profitability.

Vendors should be in a position to advise retailers on their perspectives of next-generation stores. The one pitfall is giving too much latitude to the vendor, realizing its merchandise offering should be compatible with buys for the rest of the department and to eliminate redundancies.

Plan for profitable growth: Merchandising planning and using updated information technology is critical to profitable growth. This partnership is becoming more important as so many retailers are now involved with

multichannel distribution. The complexities of the consumer buying in store and online through various means as well as merchandise delivery from a distribution center or the store direct to the consumer, have raised the level of sophistication needed for a seamless process. Consumer surveys have noted that while price is important, merchandise availability and timely delivery are keys to buying.

It’s all about the consumer: It is increasingly relevant to know whether it is a new or returning customer entering a store or website. There is increased need to connect better with the customer by providing inventory intelligence: in store, distribution center or at the vendor. Keep that customer from going to another venue or brand. Consistent with this strategy is optimizing promotions in the store to reflect real-time inventory and competitive pricing.

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business category; and Carol Miller, CFO and comptroller of Integrated Medical Centers and imedcenter.com L.L.C. in Fairfield in the small business category.

The event was organized and run by the Business Journal and sponsored by TD Bank and McGladrey L.L.P. Further support came from Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich, which gifted stress-relieving free lessons to the three winners; Mercedes Benz of Greenwich; and White Plains, N.Y.-based Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits.

Speakers and presenters in addition to Chukwu, included Dee DelBello, publisher of the Fairfield County Business Journal and Wag magazine; Michael J. LaBella, market president, TD Bank Connecticut; Anthony D. Ceci Jr., McGladrey’s managing partner for Connecticut; Peter Gioia, vice president and economist, Connecticut Business and Industry Association; Patricia Poli, associate professor of accounting, Dolan School of Business, Fairfield University; » » CFO, page 12

Ray Downey, area sales manager, Regus.

Ingrid Feng, tax director, McGladrey L.L.P.

Andy Abel, guitarist with Hal Prince Music & Entertainment.

Michael F. DiScala, CEO, left, and Joe Breault, vice president, M.F. DiScala & Co. Inc.

Lawrence D. Bartimer, managing director, The Portfolio Strategy Group Inc.

Dr. Shari Weisenfeld, Integrated Medical Centers and CFO of the Year winner Carol Miller with Integrated Medical Centers L.L.C. and imedcenter.com L.L.C.

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Arthur J. Renner, executive director, Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants; and Chris Bruhl, president and CEO, Business Council of Fairfield County.

“This was not a popularity contest,” Chukwu said, highlighting a point made by several speakers. The criteria, he said, included, “What the CFO contributes to the growth and profitability of the company through strategic initiatives” and “Why this particular CFO should be CFO of the year.”

Chukwu read aloud a help-wanted ad for a financial officer. The qualifications quickly entered the arena of the “humanly impossible.”

“It used to be if a person could add, that was it, right?” he said. “Today a person has to be Superman or Superwoman to do the job.” He urged the assembled: “Hug your CFO.” (A full listing of nominees and their biographies appeared in the Oct. 7 FCBJ.)

From left, George Mulvaney, president, Mulvaney Mechanical Inc.; CFO of the Year nominee Risa Vine, CFO, Carmel Academy; and Peter D. Davis, financial adviser, Ameriprise Financial.

Keynote speaker K. Oni Chukwu.

David Lutz, director, temporary services, The McIntyre Group.

CFO of the Year nominee Alan Webber, CFO, M.F. DiScala & Co. Inc, and Cari Webber.

Peter Jiser, financial services professional, MassMutual Financial Group; and Marina Anri, BC International.

Westfair Communications events coordinator Holly DeBartolo and event judge Peter Gioia, vice president and economist, CBIA.

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When it comes to the categories of those jobs most posted and, therefore, open in the county, specifically those in administrative support, the story is about the dynamic between cost of living and traffic. Each has a significant impact on the lack of administrative talent in the county as most in that field/ category cannot afford to live here and, therefore, must commute. The cost to commute is outweighing the benefit of the job, leaving many of those roles

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the presence of financial services as an industry that is hiring unfortunately is about support and operational roles vs. those really needed in the producer areas, which pay far more.

In looking at this month’s data there are a few story lines. Open jobs in Norwalk are starting to increase vs. earlier this year when businesses in the town failed to crack the top five of active job markets in the county.

Stamford’s dominance as the leader of open jobs is both a blessing and a curse as Stamford businesses continue to be challenged to find talent. This month’s Metro-North outage further adversely impacts the idea that you can live elsewhere and easily commute in by train.

Lastly, Danbury’s showing here suggests that we could see some positive activity in that market where jobs have not been easy to come by.

While accounting firms are looking for more talent they are likely to be challenged to find it as the colleges are churning out fewer graduates with degrees in accounting and, perhaps more importantly, fewer with their career paths being in accounting. The

open as candidates from 30 miles or more away from lower Fairfield County opt for positions in Shelton and New Haven, where the commute is shorter from the areas many of these folks can afford to live.

The outlook for Q4 of 2013 is ominous as the uncertainty surrounding the budget impasse and debt ceiling debate easily could force business owners to take a wait-and-see attitude when it comes to hiring and expansion. Stay tuned.

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David Lewis is president/CEO of FairfieldCountyJobs.com, a regional job board with more than 100,000 visitors a month to view jobs from more than 4,000 area employers. His monthly reports will talk to the condition of the job market as measured by data from his sites as well as data from state, federal and industry sources in the public domain. Learn more about David and his team at FairfieldCountyJobs.com.

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Mount Kisco Medical Group P.C. 90 and 110 S. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 241-1050 • mkmg.com

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WESTMED Medical Group P.C.*

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ENT and Allergy Associates L.L.P.

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Horizon Family Medical Group

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Scarsdale Medical Group*

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Premier Medical Group

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2700 Westchester Ave., Purchase, NY 10577 (914) 682-0700 • westmedgroup.com

560 White Plains Road, Suite 500, Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 333-5800 • entandallergy.com

2 Coates Drive, Goshen, NY 10924 (800) 859-0085 • horizonfamilymedical.com

259 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914) 723-8100 • scarsdalemedical.com

1 Columbia St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 437-5000 • premiermedicalhv.com

Norwalk Medical Group 40 Cross St., Fourth floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 (203) 845-4800 • norwalkmedgroup.com

Open Door Family Medical Centers^ 165 Main St., Ossining, NY 10562 (914) 941-1263 • opendoormedical.org

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Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County^

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ENT Faculty Practice L.L.P.^

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1910 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 454-0120 • orthoadc.com 1055 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 101, Ardsley, NY 10502 (914) 693-7636 • entfaculty.com

Orthopaedic Specialty Group P.C.* 75 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 337-2600 • osgpc.com

Northstar Medical Group

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• 220 Tate Ave., Buchanan, NY 10511 • (914) 734-7569 • 14 Church St., Ossining, NY 10562 • (914) 941-1334 • 87 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 • (914) 271-6262 • 2005 Albany Post Road, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 • 180 Marble Ave., Pleasantville NY 10570 • (914) 769-7300 • 160 N. State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 • (914) 762-8383 • 302 Chappaqua Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 • (914) 762-4460 • 362 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 • (914) 631-7727 • northstarmedicalgroup.com

University Orthopaedics P.C.^

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• 755 N. Broadway, Suite 510, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 • (914) 703-6001 • 19 Bradhurst Ave., Suite 1300 North, Hawthorne, NY 10532 • (914) 789-2700 • 200 Westage Business Center, Suite 115, Fishkill, NY 12524 • (845) 896-4178 • 222 N. Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY 10604 • (914) 288-0036 • (914) 288-0226 • 1 Webster Ave., Suite 502, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 • (845) 473-3300 • uopc.org

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Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center^

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Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons

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Hudson Infectious Disease Associates P.C.

888 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611 (203) 268-2882 • osm-ct.com

• 24 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532 • (914) 375-7777 • 819 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704 • (914) 631-7777 • hvbjsurgeons.com

127 Woodside Ave., Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 (914) 762-2276 • hudsonidassoc.com

Questions or comments, email afrey@westfairinc.com. ^ Information from 2012 list, updated wherever possible from group's website. * Information taken from group's website.

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Hal Teitelbaum M.D., J.D., MBA Managing partner and CEO WND 1996

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Scott D. Hayworth M.D. CEO and president Sonia Young syoung@mkmg.com 1946

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Simeon Schwartz M.D. President and CEO Barney Newman M.D. Medical director 1996

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Robert A. Glazer CEO info@entandallergy.com 1998 James A. Olver CEO WND 1992 Maria Trusa Executive director Ericka Consin-Mosheshe Director of community relations ericka@scarsdalemedical.com 1957 Evan Goldfischer M.D. and Sunil Khurana M.D. Isabel Dichiara

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Northern Westchester Hospital Putnam Hospital Center Hudson Valley Hospital Center Vassar Brothers Medical Center St. Francis Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital

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White Plains Hospital Greenwich Hospital Lawrence Hospital Center

Ear, nose, throat and allergy, otolaryngology

Mount Sinai Medical Center Putnam Hospital Center Sound Shore Medical Center White Plains Hospital Greenwich Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center Phelps Memorial Hospital Center (25 affiliations overall)

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Vassar Brothers Medical Center St. Francis Hospital Northern Dutchess Hospital St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital

Internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, oncology, nephrology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, endocrinology, immunology, gastroenterology

Norwalk Hospital

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Phelps Memorial Hospital Center Westchester Medical Center Northern Westchester Hospital White Plains Hospital

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Orthopedics, pain management, rheumatology, neurology and chiropractic

HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Northern Dutchess Hospital St. Francis Hospital Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Timothy McGowan Vivian LaVecchia NA

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NA

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Otolaryngology

Westchester Medical Center Phelps Memorial Hospital Center Westchester Ambulatory Surgery Center

Robert A. Stanton M.D. NA NA

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Fairfield Surgical Center (operated by group)

Dee Lipka Jones RN, MPH, MBA CEO Bruce Heckman M.D., MPH President Linda Attinelly 2007

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SPECIAL REPORT

MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS

Dog days in Bridgeport 3,000 fAns of tHe GerMAn sHepHerD coMpete AnD ADMire

BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

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ore than 200 German shepherds from around the world sniffed out Bridgeport earlier this month for the 2013 North American Sieger Show.

It’s not the first time Fairfield County has been host to the event. But it was the first time the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTCSB) helped plan the event, making it a more “pawsitive” experience for the event’s local coordinator, John Henkel.

“They were such a valuable resource for helping us put this together,” Henkel said. “They were always receptive to every question we had no matter how large or trivial.”

“it’s a wonderful breed” – John Henkel, event organizer and kennel owner. competitors in a previous north american sieger show.

Henkel, who runs a New Milford German Shepherd kennel, hosted the competition in Danbury in 2006 and 2007 with the help of city officials. But this year, with the help of the CTCSB, planning the event went much faster and smoother. It opened the doors to Bridgeport and Henkel found a receptive audience for vendors; state Sen. Michael McLachlan of Danbury also signed on with support.

“They were incredible,” Henkel said. “I hope to make Connecticut and Fairfield County a regular stop for the event. I hope to see it rotate back here

every three to four years.”

Formed just over a year ago, the primary function of the CTCSB is to recruit national conventions, meetings and sporting events to Connecticut as a way to boost tourism and fill the state’s hotels, stores and restaurants. The group features a sales team that actively works with planners to select event venues, hotels and entertainment, depending on the event’s size and budget. The bureau is funded by membership dues and also in part by a $1.3 million investment from the state out of its $15 million tourismmarketing budget.

The competition was held for three

days earlier this month in Bridgeport’s Beardsley Park, while the Trumbull Marriott Merritt Parkway hotel served as a home base for competitors, trainers and visitors. Roughly 3,000 spectators attended.

“It’s really the ultimate event,” Henkel said. “It’s a pleasure to bring it to the New England area to allow folks to see the best dogs around North America and Europe.”

Competitors traveled to the event from as far as Germany and China to show their dogs. The breed is classically used by law enforcement, search and rescue, the military and as guide dogs

for the disabled.

During competitions, the dogs are judged by their structure, movement, performance and the quality of their offspring.

Henkel said he was pleased to announce his family was named the No. 1 breeder in North America at the show, a title they’ve had six of the last seven years. A family tradition for the last 50 years, Henkel said his family breeds about 10 litters a year.

“Bringing the competition here opens up a lot of opportunities for our kennel,” Henkel said. “It’s a wonderful breed.”

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A unique spa experience comes to the region Reporter’s notebook

By Georgette Gouveia ggouveia@westfairinc.com

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pa lovers from Westchester to Westport no longer have to travel overseas to experience the THANN Sanctuary.

The spa, the first of its kind in the United States, has just opened in Tarrytown, N.Y.,

as part of the tony Castle Hotel’s roughly $11 million renovation.

Most of the money (about $9.6 million) has gone into creating the spa, which has offshoots in Finland, China and Japan’s Yakushima Island, where it is part of the Sankara Hotel. That hotel is under the management of Sankara Hospitality, which also manages the Castle. THANN is a Thai-style spa, which Ryoko Ado, spa operations manager, described as using “techniques based on releasing all the

energy lines and the tension in all parts of the body. The rhythm is slow and deep and goes deep into the muscles.”

The approach is also organic and natural. The 8,700-square-foot space — designed by California’s KTGY Group Inc. with interiors by Gettys of Chicago — is all stone, wood and light in relaxing creams and nutmegs. (The one pop of color is a real conversation piece — a colorful paper lounge chair/coffee table in the lobby that is deceptively strong and comfortable.)

One of many contemplative interiors at THANN.

THANN may be all airy-spa-y, but there’s no mistaking some real marketing savvy here. Everyone loves a good story, and THANN is smart in making your visit “a journey” in which you, the main character, begin by discussing any aches or allergies and then pick out a scent from among the many products for your selected services. We chose a light, calming sandalwood, but there’s also an energizing, minty eucalyptus (great for the sinuses) and a refreshing citrus.

Samantha Feig, a West Nyack resident, was our expert massage therapist. Under her skilled hands, our muscle tensions dissolved, our tender right shoulder was soothed and our arthritic neck placated.

But most of all, Feig proved to be a wonderful conversationalist and listener — though she said if you like quiet or want to drift off while she works her magic, that’s fine, too.

After our massage, we were guided to the common room, where we lounged about in a robe and slippers, looking out at the greenery and savoring oil-less spring rolls with a spicy dipping sauce, crudités with a peanut sauce, a butternut squash spread on toast, tomato juice and jasmine tea.

There’s also a special women’s lounge for an extra bit of pampering before the ladies transition back to the real world.

The men, who are apparently not considered as social, don’t have one. But otherwise there is total parity, with lockers and lovely bronzed-tiled showers, including those that are handicap accessible, for both sexes.

Spa guests can also work out in a small gym and enjoy the steam rooms or facials and scrubs. There’s also a room for yoga as well as a spa menu at the Castle’s Equus restaurant, under the direction of executive chef Marc Lippman.

Whatever offerings you choose, you’ll be attended by graceful, gracious staffers.

It’s their sympathetic approach that makes the THANN spa truly a sanctuary.

For more on the THANN Sanctuary Spa, visit castlehotelandspa.com.

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FaCeS AbILItY beYonD ReCoGnIZes ACHIeVeRs, FACILItAtoRs More than 200 people attended Bethelbased Ability Beyond’s second Corporate Recognition Breakfast Oct. 3 at the Diageo Headquarters in Norwalk.

Ability Beyond consultant James Emmett served as keynote speaker.

Sponsors included American Express, Topex, Mutual of America, Diageo, Towers Watson and O.C. Tanner. Winners were: • Corporate Volunteer of the Year: Ge Capital; • Distinguished Partner of the Year: Curtis instruments; • Employee of the Year: Joseph Karp, who works with Walgreen’s; • Longevity Award: Jamie Youngberg, employed at Stop-Shop for 20-plus years; • Employer of the Year: Dollar tree; and • Business Leadership Award: Boehringer-ingelheim.

Last month, Ability Beyond changed its official name from Ability Beyond Disability. The address remains 4 Berkshire Blvd., Bethel.

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Pictured at the event: 1. GE Capital was recognized with the Corporate Volunteer of the Year award.

2. Employee of the Year, Joseph Karp, left, and Longevity Award-winner Jamie Youngberg.

3. Paul Hamilton, chairman of the board of directors at Ability Beyond, left, with John Sims, supervisor of security, Boehringer Ingelheim.

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INTAKE appoints distinguished artist board the intAKe organization (instrumentally native taking on the classics) board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen pavia, artist, philanthropist, and founder of stamford Gives back, as chairwoman of its board. in her new role, pavia has committed to supporting the organization’s mission of improving the quality of life for stamford’s youth by providing access to quality music instruction through the use of native instruments that represent diverse cultural backgrounds. “since intAKe’s genesis in 2011, i have known and witnessed the organization’s leadership. from that time on, i’ve watched its growth, the increased passion and have admired their drive and positive energy. i am proud to be their friend and supporter and have accepted their appointment to join their board since April 2013 and to now serve as chair,” said pavia in a statement. other nationwide honorary board members include MacArthur fellow Aaron Dworkin from the sphinx organization in Michigan; stanford thompson from play on, philly! in philadelphia; as well as connecticut-based eric rice, professor at the university of connecticut; and lisa petno from the norwalk youth symphony, among others. “we are extremely proud to be sharing this great news with our community. we are committed to preserving and passing on classical music and native instruments to people from multiple cultures and with Maureen as our newlyappointed chair and leader, we are confident that we will be able to further our efforts in bringing our communities together through arts education and cross-cultural advocacy” said intAKe founder and artistic director, Angelica Durrell.

A stamford-based nonprofit, intAKe has grown to include six major initiatives. upcoming projects include: • Expansion of Native Instrument Academy, in partnership with the stamford public schools; • Participation at Stamford’s Palace Theater “Next Generation” showcase Dec. 7; • Travelling to Guatemala in the fall to research native marimba repertoire and reflect the largest immigrant community residing in stamford; • PBS documentary about international partnership with the u.s. embassy in ecuador and Grammy award-winning composer Gabriela lena frank • Annual Gala Concert hosted by norwalk Mayor richard Moccia; and other local community events. to learn more about getting involved with intAKe, visit intakemusic.org The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy.

For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329.

For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

FCBUZZ

Arts & Culture of Fairfield County

FALL INTO FAMILY FUN AT BEARDSLEY ZOO fall foliage provides a gorgeous backdrop for enjoying the more than 300 animals representing north and south America that are on exhibit at connecticut’s only zoo. take in the view during our Harvest Hayrides every weekend through november, including school holidays. starting oct. 18, visitors will be greeted by our scarecrow parade and competition. every year guests are greeted by dozens of scarecrows and we invite you to pick your favorites! calling all ghosts and goblins! spend a truly fun and frightful evening event at Howl-o-ween on oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26. take a tour on the “classic Monsters” hayride or visit the Haunted farmyard and Gruesome Greenhouse – if you dare! tickets include face painting, a magic show and of course, candy. Don’t miss this ghoulishly good time!

for the younger crowd, boo at the Zoo oct. 27 is a spooktacular afternoon that includes harvest hayrides and many other seasonal enjoyments. Guaranteed to delight and fright. plus, if you’re under 12, in costume and are accompanied by a paying adult, you get in to the zoo free!

Join us on friday, oct. 11 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. for our first-ever brew at the Zoo – a fabulous adults-only event featuring German-inspired fare, craft beers, live music, plus a silent auction. Guests will also get a sneak peek at our Howl-o-ween event. come in disguise, anything goes. tickets are $50 per person and going fast. your zoo is open 362 days a year and offers fun and educational events in the spooky season and all year long. for more information, please visit beardsleyzoo.org.

THOUGHTS ON A ‘MAHLER ONE IMMERSION’ the norwalk symphony will open its 74th season with a performance of Mahler’s monumental symphony no. 1. Music Director Jonathan yates, pictured, is calling the first half of the concert a “Mahler one immersion.” well, just what is tHAt? He explains: “At age 29, Gustav Mahler completed his first symphony. it was an entirely new listening experience, massive in its size and scope and baffling to much of his audience at the time. one of the most revolutionary aspects of the work is how wide Mahler reached for his materials. “in the first half of saturday night’s concert, the

nso will lead the audience through the genesis of this magical work by partnering with a wide cast of remarkable musicians from throughout our community.

Mahler borrows a funeral march from Donizetti’s ‘Dom sebastien choristers, from staples High school, norwalk community college and members of the new canaan High school band will perform alongside the nso, marching as the mourners from the opera. renowned clarinetist Margot leverett will perform excerpts of the Klezmer-infused music from the symphony. the tess orchestra and fairfield county children’s choir will perform ‘frère Jacques,’ face-painted as the animals from the woodcut that inspired Mahler. soprano Amelia watkins will sing Mahler’s ‘songs of a wayfarer’ that he incorporated into the symphony.” come, hear and see these elements come to life through all these groups and then hear them as Mahler weaved them together in his symphony. tickets are available at (203) 956-6771 or at norwalksymphony.org

Visit FCBuzz.org for more information on events and how to get listed.

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Presented by: Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

BUSINESS JOURNAL attaCHMeNtSFiLeD Palmiero, Doreen and Thomas G. Kucej, Trumbull. $21,515.26, in favor of Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, Bridgeport, by James A. Lenes, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 12 Whitney Ave., Trumbull. Filed Sept. 26.

Scogno, Catherine, New Fairfield. $180,000, in favor of Walter A. Eppler, by Lawrence W. Andrea, Kent.

Property: 2 Southview Road, New Fairfield. Filed Sept. 26.

Scogno, Catherine, New Fairfield. $180,000, in favor of Walter A. Eppler,

by Lawrence W. Andrea, Kent. Property: 6 Deer Lane, New Fairfield. Filed Sept. 26.

Smith Brothers Woodland Management L.L.C., Monroe. $95,000, in favor of Supreme Forest Products Inc., Harwinton. Property: 892 Main St., Monroe. Filed Sept. 25.

BaNKruPtCieS Pilamaya L.L.C. d.b.a. Kala Spring Spa, 2333 Summer St., Ridgeway Shopping Center, Space 11, Stamford, chapter 11, filed Oct. 2. Case no. 1351555. Assets: $0 to $50,000. Liabilities: $100,001 to $500,000. Creditors: Pawnee Leasing $49,168, Financial Pacific Leasing Co. $42,644, UB Stamford L.P. $20,895; Nixon Uniform Service $7,192; Register Tapes Unlimited L.P. $4,687 and Philadelphia Insurance Co. $1,000, Type of business: corporation. Debtor’s attorney: Law Office of Ellery E. Plotkin L.L.C., Stamford.

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: Bob Rozycki c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Gannett Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: (914)694-3600 Fax: (914)694-3680

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commErciaL 19 Willard Road L.L.C., Norwalk.

Fit-out an existing commercial building for Antique Center, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Sept. 24.

3 to 11 Forest Street KKE L.L.C., New Canaan. Perform interior alterations at an existing commercial building, 11 Forest St., New Canaan.

Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Sept. 25.

300 Wilson Avenue L.L.C., Norwalk.

Fit-out an existing commercial building for So No Ice House, 310 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Sept. 27.

330 Westport Avenue L.L.C., Norwalk. New tenant Royal Guard Fish & Chips, 336 Westport Ave., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Bell Atlantic, East Hartford, contractor for Dateguard. Remove and replace existing antennas at an existing commercial building, 370 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000.

Filed Sept. 27.

Bell Atlantic, East Hartford, contractor for Bayview Pres Partners. Replace existing antennas at a commercial building, 300 Tresser Blvd., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Boehringer Ingelheim, Ridgefield.

Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 39 Briar Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Sept. 18.

Caldwell & Walsh Building Corp, contractor for Salame Plaza L.L.C. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 127 West St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $123,000. Filed Sept. 23.

CK Properties L.L.C., Norwalk. Perform external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 19 First St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000.

Filed Sept. 24.

Coastal Wall II L.L.C., contractor for Sun Realty Associates L.L.C. Fitout an existing commercial building for Gamestop, 2181 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $54,944. Filed Sept. 26.

Deluca Construction, Stamford, contractor for St. John’s Lutheran Church. Perform interior renovations at an existing commercial building, 884 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Deraffele Manufacturing Company Inc., contractor for Nick Kallicrousis. Perform interior additions at an existing commercial building, 242 White St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $260,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Derubeis, Jennifer and Louis Derubeis, Stamford. Relocating existing business, African Hairbraiding, 14 West Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Devine, Mary and Thomas Devine, Norwalk. Perform external additions at an existing single-family residence, 5 Sasqua Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 24.

FIP Construction Inc., Farmington, contractor for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. Perform interior alterations and renovations at an existing commercial building for Data Center, 900 Ridgebury Road, Unit AOB, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $257,832. Filed Sept. 27.

KL&R Construction L.L.C., contractor for 777 Commerce Drive L.L.C. Fit-out an existing commercial building for New Horizons, 777 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $74,500. Filed Sept. 26.

Kuo, Satako and Kenneth Kuo, Norwalk. Replacement tenant at an existing space, Rental Instrument, 547 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Leibo Brothers Management L.L.C., contractor for Danbury Bowlarama Corp. Perform interior alterations at an existing commercial building, 80 Federal Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $445,000. Filed Sept. 18.

rEsiDEnTiaL 115 Main Street Norwalk L.L.C., Westport. Perform interior renovations at an existing residential community, 115 Main St., Units 2 and 3, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000.

Filed Sept. 24.

Alex & Sons Construction L.L.C., Naugatuck, contractor for BarcaMulreed Residence. Add dormers to an existing single-family residence, 6 Holly St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Andersen, Thomas, Stamford. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 271 Sun Dance Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Sept. 24.

B&L Home Improvement L.L.C., contractor for Carol and Thomas Baker. Perform external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 1 Killian Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Barre, Mark, contractor for Donna Carusone. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence, 28 Jarvis Court, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,400. Filed Sept. 25.

Baybrook Remodelers Inc., West Haven, contractor for Cara and Michael Quigley. Add a two-story addition to an existing single-family residence, 18 Old Elm Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $131,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Bethray, Bridget and Henry Bethray, Redding. Construct a new single-family residence, 80 Laurel Lane, Redding. Estimated cost: $338,000.

Filed Sept. 30.

Better Homes Remodeling L.L.C., contractor for Stephen Weitzer. Repair deck at an existing single-family residence, 8 Rose Lane, Unit 24-8, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,900.

Filed Sept. 24.

Bier, Gary, Milford, contractor for Green Fox Capital L.L.C. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 95 Stuart Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000.

Filed Sept. 26.

Casey Residential Roofing, contractor for Carol and Thomas Corbi.

Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence, 117 Oldfield Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,400. Filed Sept. 25.

Booth, Richard, New Canaan, contractor for Mary Doran. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 92 East Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $8,265.

Filed Sept. 18.

Celetto Properties, contractor for Laurie Bessey. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 537 Hollow Tree Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Bowen, Nancy and Duane Bowen, Danbury. Reroof an existing singlefamily residence, 156 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Sept. 23.

Chute, Gina Katherine and Richard Chute, Wilton. Perform additions to a single-family residence, 22 Scribner Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $9,400. Filed Sept. 24.

Brindis & Yaroscak L.L.C., contractor for Stephanie Scott. Raise a singlefamily residence above the base flood elevation, 2308 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1.1 million.

Filed Sept. 30.

Cotanch, Kaitlyn and Thomas Hayes, Ridgefield. Perform interior alterations and renovations at an existing single-family residence, 104 Great Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Sept. 23.

Broach, Mark, Wilton. Perform additions to a single-family residence, 97 Borglum Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $290,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Country Club Homes Inc., Wilton, contractor for Barbara and Walter McNulty. Construct a new singlefamily residence, 423 South Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $1 million.

Filed Sept. 18.

Broadway Kitchen and Baths, contractor for Courtney and Jones Hrycay. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 14 Colony Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Better Homes Remodeling L.L.C., contractor for Hristinka Dimitrova.

Repair deck at an existing single-family residence, 8 Rose Lane, Unit 24-4, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,900.

Filed Sept. 24.

Brothers Painting Service L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for Ronald Reyes. Construct an accessory building with a nonhabitable space at a single-family residence, 15 Christy St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,050.

Filed Sept. 26.

Better Homes Remodeling L.L.C., contractor for Jessica Krul and Jeffrey Lane. Repair deck at an existing single-family residence, 8 Rose Lane, Unit 26-12, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,900. Filed Sept. 24.

Brown, Ernest, Norwalk. Perform interior renovations to an external building at an existing single-family residence, 297 Silvermine Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Better Homes Remodeling L.L.C., contractor for Edward Friedeberg.

Repair deck at an existing single-family residence, 8 Rose Lane, Unit 24-6, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,900.

Filed Sept. 24.

Burke, Ryan, contractor for Jeffrey Giannone. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 1248 Pequot Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Better Homes Remodeling L.L.C., Naugatuck, contractor for Lisa and Frank Fiore. Perform external additions at an existing single-family residence, 11 Staples Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Sept. 24.

C-Tec Solar, Simsbury, contractor for James Sheehan. Install solar panels at an existing single-family residence, 14 Zora Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $33,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Casanova, Jose, Danbury, contractor for Bryant Hinnant. Perform external alterations at an existing single-family residence, 8 Bittersweet Trail, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Court CaSeS

briDGEPorT DisTricT courT Bob’s Discount Furniture L.L.C., Bridgeport. Filed by Eula Sutton, Wilmington, Del. Plaintiff’s attorney: Anthony S. Bonadies, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries that she sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Sept. 30. Case no. 6038440.

Bold Lion Brokerage L.L.C. Filed by Eric H. Zielinski & Company L.L.C. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brian Scott Cantor, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $5,392.50 for services provided to the defendant. Filed Sept. 26.

Case no. 6038397.

Bounce Entertainment L.L.C., Fairfield. Filed by Thomas L. Hyde, Brooklyn, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tara Con Kohorn, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for its failure to adhere to a purchase agreement. Filed Oct. 1.

Case no. 6038476.

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NEWSMAKERS plus awards and events ForMEr ANN’S PlACE CHiEF HoNorED

StAYiN’ AliVE AND 1 YEAr olD

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WilDA HAYES, recently retired president and CEO of ANN’S PlACE, tHE HoME oF i CAN, will be presented with the 2013 Heart of Women Award by the WoMEN’S BuSiNESS CouNCil, an arm of the GrEAtEr DANBurY CHAMBEr oF CoMMErCE. The annual award recognizes women in the community who have made a difference. In addition to Wilda, the WBC will give honorary recognition to Newtown First Selectman PAtriCiA lloDrA and former Newtown Schools Superintendent JANEt roBiNSoN. The awards will be presented at a cocktail and dinner reception Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Ethan Allen Hotel in Danbury. For more information and to register call the chamber at (203) 743-5565 or online at heartofwomen. eventbrite.com.

CoNNECtiCut CHAllENGE’S CENtEr For SurViVorSHiP, 250 Pequot Ave., Southport — part of the national Survivorship program — celebrated its one-year anniversary Oct 1. Connecticut Challenge is a statewide organization that maintains a hospital support network covering

most of the state. It is the only survivorship center in the U.S. that is not affi liated with a specific hospital. The center’s goals are working with survivors in the arenas of nutrition, exercise and psycho-social support. Phone: (203) 292-8722.

WEBStEr lArGESSE SEEkS AFForDABlE ADDrESSES and recently agreed to participate in a community loan pool with other banks to make funds available to CHIF in order to lend to various entities. The statewide goal is “to create and preserve affordable housing and to stabilize and revitalize neighborhoods.” CHIF is a private, nonprofit in Hartford established to finance affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization projects throughout the state. Since its incorporation in 1968, CHIF has provided more than $128.5 million in financing to assist individuals and organizations purchase, rehabilitate or construct homes for low- and moderate-income families.

MAioriNio HEADS ASSEt-BASED trADE GrouP MiCHAEl MAioriNio, president of PEoPlE’S uNitED BuSiNESS CAPitAl in Bridgeport, was appointed president of the Commercial Finance Association effective Oct 1.

The Commercial Finance Association is the trade group of the asset-based lending and factoring industries, with nearly 300 member organizations throughout the U.S., Canada and the world. CFA provides education, networking opportunities and industry advocacy on a domestic and international basis to the commercial finance community.

“Mike’s experience and respect in our industry will be a tremendous value to CFA,” said Robert Trojan, CFA’s CEO. “Mike is a great leader and will help CFA effectively communicate the important role of asset-based lenders and factors in providing the essential working and growth capital to help get America working again.”

Mark Namm

WEBStEr BANk has awarded the CoNNECtiCut HouSiNG iNVEStMENt FuND (CHIF) with an operating grant for $8,000 to expand the organization’s lending capacity.

Webster has been supporting CHIF since the 1990s

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Kick off the fall social season in style and attend the kENNEDY CENtEr 49th annual Four Seasons Ball, billed as one of the most elegant, longest-running galas in Fairfield County.

This popular ball at the Patterson Club, 1118 Cross Hwy. in Fairfield, will honor the DiMatteo family Saturday, Oct. 19, for their generous support of the community, including The Kennedy Center, through their family foundation.

Each year the family foundation supports many area nonprofits through the proceeds of its annual golf tournament. The DiMatteo family founded the DiMAttEo GrouP nearly 54 years ago, specializing in insurance, financial services, tax preparation and accounting. The family business, which is currently headquartered in Shelton, was started by ADEliNE DiMAttEo and the late ANtHoNY DiMAttEo, seated center in the photo with their extended family.

Black tie optional; elegant attire is requested. Call (203) 365-8522, ext. 213, or visit thekennedycenterinc.org to order tickets ($200 per person) online.

Third-generation f lorist NiElSEN’S FloriSt and Gifts in Darien received national recognition by its peers Sept. 20 when it was named the 2013 Annual Marketer of the Year by the Society of AMEriCAN FloriStS’ Floral Management magazine in an Arizona awards ceremony. From right in the photograph are: tAMi WHittiEr, owner; rAYA WArD, marketing coordinator; and SANDrA NiElSEN-BAuMANN, owner and general manager, with Society of American Florists executives at left.

“We are immensely proud of this and even more proud of our incredible staff,” said Sandy Nielsen.

“A special thanks to our marketing coordinator, Raya Ward, for bringing our business to this level of excellence and professionalism in marketing. We are thrilled with customer response to our efforts.”

Nielsen’s received a $5,000 cash prize and its winning campaign is detailed in the cover story in the October issue of Floral Management, the association’s monthly magazine.

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lEiBEll StrAtEGiZES For uBS DAViD t. lEiBEll has joined uBS where he will serve as the senior wealth strategist dividing his time between Stamford and New York City. He will focus on comprehensive strategies to assist UBS clients with their complex financial needs such as preservation, transfer and management of wealth. He will serve as an internal resource for UBS clients on all issues related to tax, estate planning, philanthropy and wealth planning.

Tuesday Leibell joins UBS from Wiggin and Dana where he was a partner in the Private Client Services Dept. focused on representing wealthy individuals and families, business succession and charitable planning. Prior to Wiggin and Dana, he was a partner in the Private Clients Group at Cummings & Lockwood. He serves on the advisory board of the Central Park Conservancy and lives in Easton with his wife and two children.

SCorE FAirFiElD CouNtY and co-sponsor the GrEENWiCH liBrArY will hold the free workshop (No. 2 of 7) titled: “Making Websites Work,” Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6- 8 p.m. with check-in starting at 5:30 pm at the Greenwich Library Cole Auditorium, 101 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. This second of the sevenpart workshop series is titled “Internet Marketing for Small Business: Building an Internet Presence that Works.” It focuses on how to create an effective, results-oriented website. Presenter: Jeff Seaver, business mentor for SCORE, owns Seaver Interactive, a website design and internet marketing firm in Westport. Register at scorenorwalk. org. or call (203) 831-0065.

The St. CAtHEriNE oF SiENA concert series presents an a cappella concert by the multi-Grammy Award-winning men’s ensemble, CHANtiClEEr, Oct. 26, 4 Riverside Ave., Riverside. A $50 dinner begins 6 p.m.; the 8 p.m. concert spans medieval madrigals to Joni Mitchell with $50 and $35 tickets available. Call 637-3661 for details.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.: tiNG (Temple Israel Networking Group) for individuals in their job search, Temple Israel, 14 Coleytown Road, Westport; free and open to the public.

For information, call tEMPlE iSrAEl at (203) 227-1293.

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on the record City of Bridgeport. Filed by CBR Subcontractor L.L.C., Bridgeport.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Francis Lieto, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this property-damages suit against the defendant for demolishing and destroying its property without due notice. Filed Oct. 1.

Case no. 6038487.

Genesis 4 Corp., et al., Sandy Hook.

Filed by SH Franchising L.L.C., Timonium, Md. Plaintiff’s attorney: John Q. Gale, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant for failing to pay the plaintiff according to their franchise agreement. Filed Oct. 1.

Case no. 6013698.

Guedes and Guedes Enterprises L.L.C, Filed by the estate of Walter Pani, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: George W. Kramer, Rocky Hill. Action: The plaintiff’s estate has brought this suit against the defendant for negligence causing injuries resulting in the death of the plaintiff. Filed Oct. 3.

Case no. 6038529.

Stonbely Hospitality Group L.L.C., et al., Redding. Filed by Swisher International Inc. d.b.a. Swisher Hygiene. Plaintiff’s attorney: Randall J. Carreira, New Preston. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $4,630.41 for the rental of linen materials, services and supplies delivered to the defendant. Filed Sept. 26. Case no. 6013668.

Riverwalk II L.L.C., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Riverwalk Condominium Association of Bridgeport Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Michael Feldman and Kelly A. Freitas, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant for its substandard performance of construction services. Filed Oct. 3.

Case no. 6038539.

Roman, Mark d.b.a. Stardust Promotions, Easton. Filed by Primary Financial Services L.L.C., Phoenix, Ariz. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jerome Pagler, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for failing to make payments on a line of credit for the sum of $322,763 that the plaintiff had provided. Filed Sept. 25.

Case no. 6038369.

Sir II L.L.C., Westport. Filed by Bruce Blomfield, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brenton J. Elliott, Westport.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this property-damage suit against the defendant for infringing on the access rights of the plaintiff. Filed Sept. 25.

Case no. 6038370.

Danbury District Court BG of Danbury L.L.C. d.b.a. Ingersoll Auto Group, Danbury. Filed by Jennifer Arlene Johnson, Monroe.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Jennifer Collins, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant.

Filed Oct. 1. Case no. 6013697.

Danbury Food Corp. d.b.a. C-Town Supermarket, Danbury. Filed by Luz Chavez, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jennifer Collins, Danbury.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant for injuries sustained due to the alleged negligence of the defendant. Filed Oct. 3.

Case no. 6013719.

Stamford District Court Makum L.L.C. d.b.a. Lifetime Garage Door. Filed by Everite Door Works L.L.C. Plaintiff’s attorney: Greene Law P.C. Farmington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $6,386.40. Filed Oct. 2.

Case no. 6020000.

Ocean Rigging L.L.C., Norwalk.

Filed by Norwalk Cove Marina Inc., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brian M. Gacek, West Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $18,991.90 to date for a lease agreement. Filed Sept. 26.

Case no. 6019947.

Saugatuck Construction Group L.L.C., Stamford. Filed by Universal Component Corp. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bruce L. Elstein, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for failing to pay $5,282.15 for materials sold and delivered to the defendant. Filed Sept. 30.

Case no. 6019970.

Wavecrest Properties L.L.C., et al., Milford. Filed by Richard Conn, New Canaan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Allen A. Currier, Burlington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for its failure to adhere to a certain purchase agreement and for its failure to return plaintiff’s deposit. Filed Sept. 26.

Case no. 6019940.

SUPERIOR COURT Dodson Boatyard L.L.C. Filed by Continental Casualty Co. Plaintiff’s attorney: Frederick A. Lovejoy, Easton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this property-damage suit against the defendant for not keeping its seafaring vessel safe and not performing duties or services in a proper manner. Filed Sept. 27.

Case no. 13cv1429.

Foundation Capital Partners L.P. Filed by Noel Thompson. Plaintiff’s attorney: James H. Bicks, Stamford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for its failure to pay him for funds that were raised for a private equity fund. Filed Sept. 26.

Case no. 13cv1426.

Informatica Corp., Redwood City, Calif. Filed by Tara Perino, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stephen P. McNamara, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violation-of-patent-infringement suit against the defendant for willfully infringing on the plaintiff’s patent no. 8,402,281. Filed Sept. 25.

Case no. 13cv1410.

Trustwave Holdings Inc., Chicago, Ill. Filed by Protegrity Corp., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Stefan V. Stein, Tampa, Fla.; Stephen P. McNamara, Stamford; and Woodrow H. Pollack, Tampa, Fla. Action: The plaintiff has brought this violationof- patent-infringement suit against the defendant for willfully infringing on the plaintiff’s patent no. 8,402,281.

Filed Sept. 25. Case no. 13cv1409.

229 Linden Tree Road L.L.C., Wilton. Seller: Judith Kane, Greenwich.

Property: 229 Linden Tree Road, Wilton. Amount: $570,000. Filed Sept. 9.

Baig, Saqib, Woodbridge, N.J. Seller: Gerry L. Ginsburg, Stamford. Property: 46 Briar Brae Road, Stamford.

Amount: $660,000. Filed Sept. 25.

547 Ellsworth Nacapman L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: Madeline V. Christensen, Granby. Property: 557 Ellsworth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Barrios, Douglas P. and Craig R. Wright, Ridgefield. Seller: Lynn Hollister Hower, Reedsville, Va. Property: 23 Candlewood Road, New Fairfield.

Amount: $400,000. Filed Sept. 27.

58 Richland L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: James M. Micik, Greenwich. Property: 58 Richland Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $580,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Bauer, Agnieszka, South Salem, N.Y. Seller: Holly Geffert, Trumbull.

Property: 46 Locust St., Trumbull.

Amount: $348,000. Filed Sept. 25.

97 Alexander L.L.C., Stamford. Seller: Margaret M. and David A. Sadlier, Trumbull. Property: 97 Alexander Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $90,000.

Filed Sept. 30.

Beach, Nancy L. and Timothy J. Beach, Stratford. Seller: Maria and Robert J. Woehrle, Stratford. Property: 1460 Elm St., Unit 324B, Stratford.

Amount: $115,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Adams, Cori and James Adams, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Sarah and Raymond Rivera, Sante Fe, N.M. Property: 17 Indian Hill Road, Westport.

Amount: $635,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Beagon, Jacalyn F. and James J. Beagon, Stratford. Seller: Amanda L. Staak, Stratford. Property: 362 Laughlin Road West, Stratford. Amount: $332,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Alarcon, Jacquelin, Stamford. Seller: Rachael DeSouza, Deborah DeSouza and Luis A. Rios, Stamford. Property: 56 Frank St., Stamford. Amount: $374,000. Filed Sept. 23.

Behr, Brant, Norwalk. Seller: Carmen Melodia Yngcong and Joseph Yngcong, Norwalk. Property: 26 Prospect Ave., Unit F2, Norwalk.

Amount: $115,000. Filed Sept. 25.

GRE L.L.C., Shelton. Seller: Christopher Fedumenti, Stratford. Property: 1780 Stratford Ave., Stratford.

Amount: $72,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Aloyo, Eric A. and Silverio Fuentes Hernandez, Norwalk. Seller: Wendy Arnette, Norwalk. Property: 17 Hill St., Norwalk. Amount: $131,000.

Filed Sept. 23.

Bell Kounalakis, Georgette and Peter S. Bell, Westport. Seller: Dawn M. and David H. Graichen, Weston.

Property: 21 Ledgewood Drive, Weston. Amount: $840,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Kleban, Barbara K. and Kenneth M. Kleban, Weston. Seller: Real Estate Holdings L.L.C., Ridgefield. Property: 10 Banks Drive, Weston. Amount: $225,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Alpert, Matthew, Monroe. Seller: Yaretza Pizarro, Bridgeport. Property: 305 Roger Williams Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $70,000. Filed Sept. 30.

316 Courtland Avenue L.L.C., White Plains, N.Y. Seller: Sivan Stamford L.L.C., Port Washington, N.Y.; Benerofe Stamford L.L.C., White Plains, N.Y.; and Van Buren Stamford L.L.C., White Plains, N.Y. Property: 316 Courtland Ave., Stamford. Amount: $9.6 million. Filed Sept. 26.

BLT 333 Ludlow L.L.C., Stamford.

Seller: 333 Ludlow Street L.P., Philadelphia, Pa. Property: 333 Ludlow St., Stamford. Amount: $152 million.

Filed Sept. 27.

TMSL Properties L.L.C., Bridgeport.

Seller: Green River Capital L.L.C., Bridgeport. Property: 1657 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $74,000. Filed Sept. 24.

YGS L.L.C., Weston. Seller: SMARC L.L.C., New York City. Property: 115 Technology Drive, Unit CP100, Trumbull. Amount: $195,000. Filed Sept. 26.

QUIT CLAIM Carlucci, Joseph N., Greenwich.

Seller: Mary Basso, Stamford. Property: Lot 69, Map 4577, Greenwich.

Amount: $325,000. Filed Sept. 27.

COMMERCIAL

Nassar, Riham and Tamer Nassar, Bethel. Seller: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 11 Summers Pasture Lane, Brookfield.

Amount: $553,875. Filed Sept. 25.

135 Glover Avenue L.L.C., Stamford.

Seller: Townsend Norwalk L.L.C., New York City. Property: 135 Glover St., Norwalk. Amount: $688,750.

Filed Sept. 26.

Post Road Iron Works Inc., Greenwich. Seller: Peter C. Carriero, Greenwich. Property: 36 Holcomb Ave., Stamford. Amount: $400,000. Filed Sept. 26.

150 Glover Avenue L.L.C., Stamford.

Seller: Townsend Norwalk L.L.C., New York City. Property: 150 Glover St., Norwalk. Amount: $7.9 million.

Filed Sept. 26.

Tu-Chan, Annie and Nelson Chan, New Canaan. Seller: Melvin Chan and Nelson Chan, New Canaan.

Property: 31 Summer St., New Canaan. Amount: $170,000. Filed Sept. 23.

DEEDS

170 Glover Avenue L.L.C., Stamford.

Seller: Townsend Norwalk L.L.C., New York City. Property: 170 Glover St., Norwalk. Amount: $5.9 million.

Filed Sept. 26.

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RESIDENTIAL 145 NWL L.L.C., Darien. Seller: Thomas Kranz, East Aurora, N.Y., and William Kranz, Bradford, N.H. Property: 145 Nearwater Lane, Darien. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Sept. 25.

Alpert, Matthew D., Monroe. Seller: Lisa Faith Sales, Bridgeport. Property: 127 Longfellow Ave., Fairfield.

Amount: $232,500. Filed Sept. 30.

Altum, James C., Norwalk. Seller: Pamela D. Purrone, Sandy Hook. Property: 14 Kaechle Drive, Sandy Hook.

Amount: $255,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Appel, Annmarie and Brian H. Appel, Westport. Seller: Albert Levy, Westport. Property: 311 Wilton Road, Westport. Amount: $785,000. Filed Sept. 25.

April, Catherine and Steven April, Westport. Seller: Gabrielle and Jeffrey R. Herman, Fairfield. Property: 329 Lalley Blvd., Fairfield. Amount: $970,000. Filed Sept. 30.

Asencio, Anthony, Danbury. Seller: Josephine L. Gabriele, Danbury.

Property: 151 Shelter Rock Road, Unit 72, Danbury. Amount: $180,000.

Filed Sept. 26.

Berberian, Jennifer, Stamford. Seller: Gertrude M. McGovern, Ridgefield.

Property: 5 Juniper Lane, Ridgefield.

Amount: $253,950. Filed Sept. 26.

Bisson, Serge, Wilton. Seller: Anne L. and Stefanos Kynigos, Virginia Beach, Va. Property: 23 Cardinal Lane, Wilton. Amount: $715,000.

Filed Sept. 18.

Blas, Maria L. and Felix H. Blas, Lyndenhurst, N.J. Seller: Theresa M. Straiton, Brookfield. Property: 7 Nature Lane, Brookfield. Amount: $520,000. Filed Sept. 26.

Bodor, Carol J. and David A. Bodor, Watertown. Seller: Judith and Jeffrey Klein, Trumbull. Property: 15 Whitefield Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $580,000. Filed Sept. 27.

Bovich, Francine J. and Garitt A. Kono, Greenwich. Seller: Ruth L. and Elliott J. Bier, Greenwich. Property: 35 W. Brother Drive, Greenwich.

Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Sept. 27.

Bradbury, Gina M. and Glenn Bradbury, Newtown. Seller: Susan J. and Paul G. Mayer, Sandy Hook.

Property: 38 Horseshoe Ridge Road, Sandy Hook. Amount: $427,500.

Filed Sept. 30.

on the record Zadvodjancik, James E. Jr., Trumbull. Seller: Gail and Peter Hreschak Jr., Trumbull. Property: 41 Flint St., Trumbull. Amount: $257,000. Filed Sept. 30.

FORECLOSURES Alfano White, Barbara and John W. White. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 195 Georgetown Road, Weston.

Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 12.

Bonilla, Marielos, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 11 Meadow St., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

Calderon, Eliut, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 55 Vernon St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 24.

Camacho, Maria. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Tempe, Fla. Property: 869 to 871 Central Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 25.

Case, Michelle M., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 39 White Oak Drive, Danbury. Mortgage default.

Filed Sept. 24.

Champagne, Joseph. Creditor: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 10 Crown St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 26.

Crowley, Timothy J., et al. Creditor: Suntrust Mortgage Inc., Richmond, Va. Property: 4 River Ave., Greenwich.

Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

Dahl, Norman, et al. Creditor: US Bank N.A., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 136 Pembroke Road, Unit 1-2, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

Earley, Maurice, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 70 Pleasant View Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 30.

Fequiere, Germanie. Creditor: US Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 208 to 210 Wheeler Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 30.

Gunsankar, Naraine. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas.

Property: 7 Tanmar Drive, Danbury.

Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

Guzman, Glenda, et al. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 8002, Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 24.

Hayes, Marie H. and Michael J. Hayes. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 172 Deforest Road, Wilton. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 9.

Hillegas, Robert W. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 26 Mountainville Road, Danbury. Mortgage default.

Filed Sept. 24.

Howley, Jason W. Creditor: Flagstar Bank, Houston, Texas. Property: 9 Budd Drive, Bethel. Mortgage default.

Filed Sept. 30.

Leal, Ederson C. Creditor: US Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 25 Rosellen Drive, Trumbull. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

Lofgreen, Shad. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 55 Old Sib Road, Ridgefield.

Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 26.

Myers, Trisha A. and Stephen A. Myers. Creditor: Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Property: 33 Highland Road, Unit 33, Stamford.

Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 27.

Nkwo, Charles. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio.

Property: 251 to 255 Eagle St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 24.

Rawlins, James B., et al. Creditor: Chase Home Finance L.L.C., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 35 Seaside Ave., Unit 25, Stamford. Mortgage default.

Filed Sept. 25.

Reynolds, Ryan M., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 111 Olcott Way, Unit 111, Ridgefield. Mortgage default.

Filed Sept. 26.

Robinson, Jolene A. and Gregory W. Wilcox, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 1 Beaver Brook Road, Unit 53, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 26.

Rodrigues, Joefson. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 53 Holly Street Extension, Danbury. Mortgage default.

Filed Sept. 24.

FORECLOSURES

BY SALE M&T Bank, Cheektowago, N.Y. Appointed committee: Mark A. Sank.

Property: 279 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $214,698.41, Docket.

No. FST13cv6016447S. Filed Sept. 27.

Salomone, Peter, Plantsville. Appointed committee: M.L. Bloomenthal. Property: 47 Burdsall Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $414,000, Docket no. FST 12cv6014402S. Filed Sept. 27.

JUDGMENTS Ackerly, Gary L., Danbury. $3,488.26, in favor of Capital One Bank N.A., Richmond, Va., by Russell L. London, Newington. Property: 65 Padanaram Road, Unit B, Danbury. Filed Sept. 23.

Alves, Angela D., Danbury. $1,279.30, in favor of Capital One Bank N.A., Richmond, Va., by Russell L. London, Newington. Property: 95 Park Ave., Apt. 14, Danbury. Filed Sept. 23.

Azcona, Minerva, Danbury. $653.76, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury.

Property: 15 South Ave., Apt. A, Danbury. Filed Sept. 25.

Badjan, Elizabeth, Bridgeport. $1,669.13, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 49 Hughes Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 30.

Baptiste, Bernadette, Danbury. $2,124, in favor of Bridgeport Hospital, New Haven, by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 178 Kohanza St., Danbury. Filed Sept. 25.

Beer, Philip, Danbury. $2,745.79, in favor of Citibank N.A., Sioux Falls, S.D., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 1 Farview Ave., Unit B11, Danbury. Filed Sept. 26.

Belanskey, Jean, Bethel. $2,461.10, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 3 Ridge Road, Bethel. Filed Sept. 25.

Bell, John, Stratford. $15,588.14, in favor of Bridgeport Hospital, New Haven, by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 47 Ridge Road, Stratford. Filed Sept. 27.

Bresnan, Elizabeth, Danbury. $924.05, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 38 Warrington Round, Danbury. Filed Sept. 25.

Buckwalter, Dorothy, Danbury. $1,766, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Bethel, by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 4 Maple Ridge Road, Danbury. Filed Sept. 26.

Burke, Thomas C., Cos Cob. $11,615.09, in favor of Capital One Bank N.A., Richmond, Va., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 24 Licata Terrace, Cos Cob. Filed Sept. 26.

Caltabiano, Anthony V., Trumbull. $1,805.10, in favor of Westerly Medical Center Inc., Westerly, R.I., by Gregory A. Benoit, Waterford. Property: 31 Pauline St., Trumbull. Filed Sept. 25.

Carlson, Jennifer, Brookfield. $3,159.81, in favor of Griffith Energy Services Inc., d.b.a. Holcomb Fuel, Winsted, by William G. Reveley, Vernon. Property: 208 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. Filed Sept. 27.

Cocca, Jean C., Bridgeport. $5,574.40, in favor of Citibank N.A., Sioux Falls, S.D., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 40 Moffitt St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 30.

Collias, Theodore, Wilton. $451.74, in favor of Western Connecticut Imaging, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 182 Deer Run Road, Wilton. Filed Sept. 9.

Cornell, Joanne a.k.a. Joanne Doval, Bethel. $721.70, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Bethel, by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 4 Hickok Ave., Bethel. Filed Sept. 30.

Daniele, Ferdinand, Fairfield. $2,631.87, in favor of Sherwin Williams Co., by Dale C. Roberson, Ellington. Property: 937 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Filed Sept. 27.

Bok, Keith D., Fairfield. $14,797.87, in favor of Capital One Bank N.A., Richmond, Va., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 150 Arbor Drive, Fairfield. Filed Sept. 30.

Demato, Joan P. and Peter J. Demato Sr., et al., Brookfield. $65,228.87, in favor of Webster Bank N.A., Cheshire,

by Stan R. Dombroski, New Haven.

Property: 86 Riverfront Road, Brookfield. Filed Sept. 25.

Borowski, Martiusz R., Stratford. $3,178.35, in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Nathan G. Johnson, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 235 Henry Ave., Unit 32F, Stratford.

Filed Sept. 27.

Denunzio, Maureen and Bruce J. Denunzio, Norwalk. $5,041.67, in favor of Connecticut Light & Power Co., Windsor, by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 5 Michael St., Norwalk. Filed Sept. 24.

Breece, Leon C., Danbury. $279.14, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Bethel,

by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford.

Property: 22 Homestead Ave., Danbury. Filed Sept. 23.

Devine, Wendy A., Danbury. $3,053.48, in favor of Capital One Bank N.A., Richmond, Va., by Russell L. London, Newington. Property: 5 Jeffrey St., Danbury. Filed Sept. 23.

Ditoro, Pamela, Stratford. $3,780.36, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 615 N. Johnson Lane, Stratford.

Filed Sept. 26.

Johnson, Pearlene and Wallace Johnson, Danbury. $214.80, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 16 Circle Drive Haw Terrace, Danbury.

Filed Sept. 25.

Elliott, Dina, Easton. $1,018.55, in favor of Middlesex Dental Group P.C., Darien, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury.

Property: 50 East Common, Easton.

Filed Sept. 30.

Joyce, Maria, Trumbull. $1,205, in favor of Stamford Hospital, Stamford,

by Sara M. Gould, Stamford. Property: 49 Skyview Drive, Trumbull. Filed Sept. 23.

Esposito, Maria L., Monroe. $19,423.47, in favor of Bridgeport Hospital, New Haven, by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 244 Webb Circle, Monroe. Filed Sept. 25.

Juchniewich, Paul, Norwalk. $3,936.74, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 26 Neptune Ave., Norwalk. Filed Sept. 30.

Falkowski, John, Danbury. $2,502.68, in favor of Citibank N.A., Sioux Falls, S.D., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 6 Johnson Drive, Danbury. Filed Sept. 26.

Fortunato, Claudia, Bethel. $741.78, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury.

Property: 25 Topstone Drive, Bethel.

Filed Sept. 25.

Lariccia, Patricia, Stratford. $887.84, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 312 Burrit Ave., Stratford. Filed Sept. 26.

Lewis, Marc, Norwalk. $5,263.13, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 3 Lakeview Drive, Norwalk. Filed Sept. 30.

Gardner, George III, Stratford. $15,092.82, in favor of Atlantic Credit & Finance Inc., Roanoke, Va., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 1574 W. Broad St., Stratford. Filed Sept. 26.

Loya, Catherine a.k.a. Catherine McKee, Danbury. $548.88, in favor of Northeast Radiology, Brewster, N.Y.,

by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 4 Maple Trail, Danbury. Filed Sept. 23.

George, Pamela, Wilton. $5,063.92, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 342 New Canaan Road, Wilton. Filed Sept. 30.

Marini, Mario, et al., Trumbull. $106,369.22, in favor of Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown, by Lucas B. Rocklin, New Haven. Property: 40 Sturbridge Lane, Trumbull. Filed Sept. 27.

Gold, Kerrie E., Stratford. $7,531.60, in favor of St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury. Property: 2252 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. Filed Sept. 27.

Martinez, Marcelino, Bridgeport. $2,734.49, in favor of Main Street Acquisition Corp., Norcross, Ga., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford.

Property: 46 Victory Ave., Bridgeport.

Filed Sept. 30.

Hearne, James C., Danbury. $12,528.30, in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, New York City,

by Sara M. Gould, Stamford. Property: 87 Walnut Trail, Danbury. Filed Sept. 23.

McDonald, Elizabeth, Ridgefield. $19,860.52, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 167 Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Filed Sept. 30.

Hiltz, Dawn, Fairfield. $8,783.95, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 25 Shrub Oak Lane, Fairfield. Filed Sept. 30.

McGarry, Kevin J., Danbury. $15,190.75, in favor of Capital One Bank N.A., Richmond, Va., by Russell L. London, Newington. Property: 6 S. Cove Road, Danbury. Filed Sept. 23.

Hyland, Robert, Trumbull. $7,898.97, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 113 Elliott Road, Trumbull. Filed Sept. 30.

Miller, Cristina M., Easton. $16,704.82, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 36 Wood End Drive, Easton. Filed Sept. 30.

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on the record Munch, James, Sherman. $486.05, in favor of Danbury Hospital Dental Service, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 48 Route 37 South, Sherman. Filed Sept. 20.

Roma, Mafalda, Bethel. $1,474.66, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 32 Linda Lane, Bethel. Filed Sept. 25.

Oliver, Jeremy, Stratford. $2,166.85, in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 63 Raymond St., Stratford. Filed Sept. 30.

Sabillon, Jose, Newtown. $7,410.65, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 2 Sutherland Drive, Newtown. Filed Sept. 30.

Patel, Bhupendra, Ridgefield. $596.09, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury,

by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 21 Briar Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Filed Sept. 25.

Sanders, Dawn, Stratford. $10,696.97, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif.,

by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford.

Property: 157 Warwick Ave., Stratford. Filed Sept. 26.

Peterson, Hykeem, Bridgeport. $6,167.94, in favor of Bridgeport Hospital, New Haven, by Nair & Levin P.C., Bloomfield. Property: 147 Cottage St., Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 30.

Satmary, Heather, Newtown. $4,739.35, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford.

Property: 54 Old Hawleyville Road, Newtown. Filed Sept. 30.

Pritchard, Maura L., Bridgeport. $10,739.48, in favor of FIA Card Services, N.A., Newark, Del., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 184 Martin Terrace, Bridgeport. Filed Sept. 30.

Quito, Adela, Fairfield. $8,888.39, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 110 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Filed Sept. 30.

Reda Renovations L.L.C. and Charles Reda III, Weston. $35,220.47, in favor of Probuild Company L.L.C., East Hartford, by Taryn D. Martin and Robert A. Ziegler, Plainville.

Property: 4 Pink Cloud Lane, Weston.

Filed Sept. 23.

Roberson, Adrienne, Stamford. $502.90, in favor of Advanced Radiology Consultants L.L.C., Trumbull,

by Richard Terry, Hamden. Property: 825 Hope St., Unit 3, Stamford. Filed Sept. 24.

Robert L. Hamilton Professional Land Surveyors L.L.C. and Robert Hamilton, Stamford. $14,669.45, in favor of Joshua L. Jones, Wilton,

by Howard E. Kantrovitz, Hamden.

Property: 9 Rushmore Circle, Stamford. Filed Sept. 26.

Robert L. Hamilton Professional Land Surveyors L.L.C. and Robert Hamilton, Darien. $14,669.45, in favor of Joshua L. Jones, Wilton,

by Howard E. Kantrovitz, Hamden.

Property: 9 Joseph St., Darien. Filed Sept. 25.

Roma, Mafalda, Bethel. $4,373.43, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 32 Linda Lane, Bethel. Filed Sept. 25.

Smith, Holly Z., New Fairfield. $300, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, East Syracuse, N.Y.,

by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford.

Property: 3 Karen Drive, New Fairfield. Filed Sept. 30.

Somers, Lena, Monroe. $6,883.51, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford. Property: 41 Turkey Roost Road, Monroe. Filed Sept. 30.

Sommer, Jennifer D. and Gordon M. Sommer, Darien. $10,450.46, in favor of CDC Landscaping L.L.C., Rowayton, by Simon Sumberg, Norwalk.

Property: 6 Point O’Woods Road South, Darien. Filed Sept. 24.

Sotelo, Maria, Danbury. $1,447.23, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 476 Cowperthwaite St., Danbury.

Filed Sept. 25.

Strempski, Thomas, Sherman. $1,114.09, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 58 Big Trail, Sherman. Filed Sept. 26.

Taylor, Mary K., Ridgefield. $17,754.91, in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 31 Lookout Drive, Ridgefield. Filed Sept. 30.

Theoharides, Philip, Wilton. $390.23, in favor of Wilton Physical Therapy L.L.C., Wilton, by William G. Reveley, Vernon. Property: 67 Warncke Road, Wilton. Filed Sept. 10.

Vena, Nicholas Jr., Fairfield. $1,506.25, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Robert E. Johnson, East Hartford.

Property: 13 Shoreham Village Drive, Fairfield. Filed Sept. 30.

Woodhouse, Karol, Danbury. $1,195.05, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 28 Hillside Ave., Danbury. Filed Sept. 25.

Woods, Richard L., Danbury. $1,252.26, in favor of Capital One Bank N.A., Richmond, Va., by Russell L. London, Newington. Property: 87 Starrs Plain Road, Danbury. Filed Sept. 23.

LEASES Cellco Partnership d.b.a. Verizon Wireless, New Jersey. Landlord: Elizabeth C. and Andrew C. Mound.

Property: Lot 21, Map 14, Redding.

Term: 10 years, commencing September 19, 2013. Filed Sept. 30.

HC Hospitality Inc., New Fairfield,

by Chris Lypides. Landlord: Wleftherios M. Stavrakis. Property: 14 Stony Hill Road, Bethel. Term: 10 years.

Filed Sept. 26.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Amaral, Maria J. and Avelino Nunes, 11 Royal Pine Drive, Danbury. $26,275.34, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Blanda, Raymond G. Sr., 1681 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull. $28,582.65, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Blaser, Christian F., 787 Main St., Monroe. $28,768.44, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Bouttaphom, Vilai, 20 Scuppo Road, Danbury. $50,651.92, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Buckley, Bryan J., P.O. Box 110602, Trumbull. $2,120.07, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Bugeja, Eric, 44 Oakridge Road, Trumbull. $26,311.89, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Carlson, Robert S., 68 Soundview Drive, Easton. $90,243.15, CIVP. Filed Sept. 16.

Christman, Deborah and Kenneth Stuart, 19 Shorehaven Road, Norwalk. $14,260.26, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Cody, Jonathan P., 1337 Burr St., Fairfield. $220,258.33, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

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Connell, Barry, 29 Benedict Road, Bethel. $45,304.28, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Kennedy, Craig, 118 Red Fox Road, Stamford. $34,068.03, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSREFILE NOTICE

Crawford, J.S.A., 4334 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. $3,161.65, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Lilley, Robert F., 22 Red Fox Lane, Trumbull. $9,032.99, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Blick, Gary, 312 Erskine Road, Stamford. $22,931.84, trust fund recovery penalty and/or excise taxes imposed.

Filed Sept. 24.

Czebiniak, Ronald W., 7 Hyde St., Stamford. $14,007.69, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

MacDougall, Dina A., 51 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford. $40,326.14, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

Diageo North America Inc., 801 Main Ave., Norwalk. $1.5 million, annual withholding tax return for U.S. source income of foreign persons.

Filed Sept. 23.

Olavarria, Beatriz and Timothy O’Malley, 19 Conant Road, Ridgefield. $92,462.83, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Eldon, Donald R., 109 Godfrey Road West, Weston. $4,172.30, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 20.

Owens Crawford, C.P. and J.S.A. Crawford, 4334 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. $30,054.66, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Feltenberger, Donald C., 470 Ferry Blvd, Apt. 1H, Stratford. $22,986.29, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Pickerstein, Andrew L. and Nico K. Pickerstein, 36 Rocky Ridge Road, Easton. $31,656.83, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Fitzgerald, Karen A., 3 Craigmoor Road South, Ridgefield. $36,161.23, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Point-Du-Jour, Rousseau, 43 Congress St., Stamford. $35,939.77, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Chagslasian, Sheila and Andrew Chagslasian, 22 Great Hill Road, Weston. $29,473.56, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 9.

Deyulio, Nicholas J., 123 Harbor Drive, Apt. 210, Stamford. $37,714.82, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

Hargrove, Sharon D., 85 George Ave., Norwalk. $5,762.97, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Interlude Furniture L.L.C., 25 Trefoil Drive, Trumbull. $7,192.72, failure to file or file correct information returns and payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 30.

Fracari Lino, Solange A., 13 Keeler St., Apt. F, Danbury. $16,863.99, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

Post Road Capital Management L.L.C., 5 Rustic Lane, Westport. $3,510, return of partnership income.

Filed Sept. 30.

Franks Auto Works L.L.C., 4 Taft St., Norwalk. $3,408, 1120 corporation income tax return. Filed Sept. 23.

Prosvirin, Sergei N., 308 Old Zoar Road, Monroe. $9,395.30, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Glidden, Susan C. and Mark Glidden, 49 Larbert Road, Southport. $18,249.12, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Rutledge, Monique and Joseph R. Rutledge, 457 Judd Road, Easton. $4,231.53, tax debt on income earned.

Filed Sept. 26.

Lindland, David P., 635 Brooklawn Ave., Fairfield. $2,759.90, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

Grey, Maria Terry, 4 Carriage Drive, Norwalk. $54,110.84, CIVP. Filed Sept. 23.

Santos, Genivaldo, 558 Fan Hill Road, Monroe. $36,074.94, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

Lindland, David P., 635 Brooklawn Ave., Fairfield. $5,482.10, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

Haig, Peter, 4 Maple Ave., Apt. 1, Bethel. $3,960.93, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Santos, Genivaldo and Andrea Santos, 558 Fan Hill Road, Monroe. $513.76, tax debt on income earned.

Filed Sept. 23.

Madison, Dahlia, P.O. Box 631, Monroe. $3,316.36, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Haughney, Deborah A. and Robert A. Haughney, 72 S. Olmstead Lane, Ridgefield. $19,192.68, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 25.

Jeffrey, Jaclyn and Edward Craft, 1 Fresh Meadow Road, Weston. $21,416.52, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 10.

Kalata, Linda and Glen Kalata, 85 Roosevelt Drive, Trumbull. $2,968.60, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Kazmierczak, Walter, 20 Wells Hill Road, Easton. $38,374.08, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 26.

Sentementes, Michael, 55 Prospect St., Ridgefield. $19,297.55, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

The Salon and Success Inc., P.O. Box 524, Stratford. $6,391.54, payroll taxes and employers annual federal tax return. Filed Sept. 30.

Tonis Day Care Inc., 14 Parkhill Ave., Norwalk. $7,821.10, failure to file or file correct information returns. Filed Sept. 23.

Williams, Kathryn and Andrew O. Williams, 46 Barlow Mountain Road, Ridgefield. $27,902.02, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

Kirk, John A., 300 Broad St., Apt. 406, Stamford. $33,038.96, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

Lindland, David P., 635 Brooklawn Ave., Fairfield. $109,629.97, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

Madison, Dahlia, P.O. Box 631, Monroe. $3,316.36, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

NC Aerospace Inc., 11 Huntington Drive, Danbury. $18,309.08, payroll taxes and quarterly tax returns. Filed Sept. 23.

Sharp, Gun, 27 Brodwood Drive, Stamford. $11,739.41, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 24.

Toral, Joyce Q. and Thomas Messina, 1 Broad St., Unit 20D, Stamford. $135,356.11, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 23.

on the record Versaggi, Marilen D., 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Apt. 627, Old Greenwich. $132,769.81, tax debt on income earned. Filed Sept. 30.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED Kaye, Jeremy E., Greenwich. Filed

by K.B. Custom Stair Builders Inc., Northford, by Joseph Schettino Jr., North Haven. Property: 7 Wynn Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $9,000.

Filed Sept. 23.

Mao, Xuejun, Cos Cob. Filed by Christopher de Fonce (home improvement contractor), Harrison, N.Y. Property: 16 Azalea Terrace, Cos Cob. Amount: $25,104.28. Filed Sept. 23.

Muller, Janet and Scott Muller, Greenwich. Filed by Custom Air Systems Inc., Bridgeport, by John J. Sciannar. Property: 10 Pleasant View Place, Greenwich. Amount: $15,318.08. Filed Sept. 24.

Norwalk Yacht Club, Norwalk. Filed

by C&A Distributors Inc., Newington, by Frank Aieta. Property: 10 Nathan Hale Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $11,701.79. Filed Sept. 24.

Norwalk Yacht Club, Norwalk. Filed

by Corman Contracting Inc., Hawthorne, N.Y., by Rocco J. Espoisto.

Property: 10 Nathan Hale Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $22,010.09. Filed Sept. 27.

Schiavi, Marie Isabelle and Andres J. Recorder, Greenwich. Filed

by Barchella Landscape & Masonry Corp., Port Chester, N.Y. Property: 38 Cedarwood Drive, Greenwich.

Amount: $6,050. Filed Sept. 23.

The Robert Dietrich Family L.P., Greenwich. Filed by JCS Services Inc., Stamford, by Justin Shaw. Property: 417 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich.

Amount: $44,977.37. Filed Sept. 25.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED BLT 333 Ludlow L.L.C., Stamford,

by Bingham, McCutchen L.L.P., New York City. Lender: Citibank N.A., New York City. Property: 333 Ludlow St., Stamford. Amount: $113 million.

Filed Sept. 27.

DMJ Property Management & Development L.L.C., Fairfield, by Denise C. Lamoureaux. Lender: Emigrant Funding Corp., New York City. Property: 391 to 397 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $214,000.

Filed Sept. 26.

GZ Realty L.L.C., Fairfield. Filed by Fortunato Construction Group Inc., Kensington, by Vincent J. Fortunato.

Property: 110 Woodstock Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $32,650.65. Filed Sept. 24.

GZ Realty L.L.C., Fairfield. Filed by Fortunato Construction Group Inc., Kensington, by Vincent J. Fortunato.

Property: 110 Woodstock Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $32,650.65. Filed Sept. 24.

Jade Home L.L.C., Greenwich. Filed

by The Ring’s End Inc., Darien, by Kelvin Tyler. Property: 25 Stillman Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $6,347.90.

Filed Sept. 23.

Ribiero Ramos, Rosa, Trumbull.

Filed by Absolute Tank Removal L.L.C., Milford, by Richard A. LoRiccio Jr., New Haven. Property: 114 Blueberry Road, Trumbull. Amount: $6,378.88. Filed Sept. 25.

Tomassetti, Jillian I. and Kevin P. Tomassetti, Weston. Filed by Land Tech Consultants Inc., Westport, by Peter T. Romano. Property: 4 White Birch Ridge Lane, Weston. Amount: $12,420.89. Filed Sept. 25.

LIS PENDENS Aguiar, Sandra M. and Widson M. Moreira, et al., Danbury. Filed by Karen E. McArthur, Armonk, N.Y., for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 12 Locust Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $378,250, dated March 2004. Filed Sept. 26.

Ahn, Yeon Sook and Dong Jun Ahn, et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Jeffrey M. Knickerbocker, Hartford, for Everbank, Islandia, N.Y. Property: 14 Paradise Court, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $366,000, dated September 2006.

Filed Sept. 25.

Akim, Barbara; Lisa and Clark Brown; Hermina and Gilberto Orallana and Manuel A. Ventura, Bridgeport. Filed by Dawn D. McDonald, Springfield, Mass., for VFC Partners 26 L.L.C. 1389 Pembroke St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $360,000, dated October 2006. Filed Sept. 24.

Alvarado, Julissa L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Jeffrey M. Knickerbocker, Hartford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 26C Nob Hill Circle, Unit 56, Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $124,900, dated December 2006. Filed Sept. 30.

Anza, Joseph, et al., Fairfield. Filed

by Kristen Boyle, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 100 Stone Ridge Way, Unit 2E, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $504,000, dated January 2006. Filed Sept. 24.

Ayala, Roberto, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Gerald A. Gordon, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 60 Greystone Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $140,000, dated September 2003. Filed Sept. 25.

Azzarito, Susan and James Azzarito, et al., New Canaan. Filed by Matthew B. Woods, Norwalk, for Hudson City Savings Bank, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 683 Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan.

Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.7 million, dated May 2008. Filed Sept. 27.

Balestriere, Philip, et al., Stamford.

Filed by Christopher R. Thompson, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City.

Property: 20 Judy Lane, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $355,000, dated April 2005. Filed Sept. 26.

Barfuss, Lisa K. and Andrew R. Barfus, New Canaan. Filed by Kristen Boyle, Hartford, for U.S Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 38 Jennifer Lane, New Canaan. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.1 million, dated May 2007. Filed Sept. 23.

Barnak, Elizabeth A. and Gregory H. Barnak, et al., Bethel. Filed by Jeffrey M. Knickerbocker, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 11 Good Hill Road, Bethel. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $415,000, dated November 2004. Filed Sept. 27.

Bermudez, Jaime A., et al, Stamford.

Filed by James W. Donohue, Farmington, for Everbank, Islandia, N.Y. Property: 12 Standish Road, Unit 8C3, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $185,000, dated January 2006. Filed Sept. 25.

Bertrand, Robert N., et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Steven G. Berg, Norwalk, for Fawn Ridge Condominiums Inc., Norwalk. Property: 90 Fawn Ridge Lane, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on unpaid common charges and assessments. Filed Sept. 24.

Bertrand, Robert N., et al., Wilton.

Filed by Steven G. Berg, Norwalk, for Fawn Ridge Condominiums Inc., Norwalk. Property: 90 Fawn Ridge Lane, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on unpaid common charges and assessments. Filed Sept. 24.

Blackburn, Jean C., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Marsha S. Beckford, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport.

Property: 2934 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on unpaid tax liens. Filed Sept. 30.

Brewster Street Partners L.L.C., Bridgeport. Filed by Marsha S. Beckford, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport.

Property: 340 Brewster St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on unpaid tax liens. Filed Sept. 30.

Brito, Jessica and Elid Brito and Pericles Brito, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Gerald A. Gordon, Hartford, for PNC Bank, Pittsburgh, Pa. Property: 236 Pilgrim Place, Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $149,526, dated December 2008. Filed Sept. 24.

Bromfield, Lloyd, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Loren M. Bisberg, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 305 to 307 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $318,350, dated December 2005.

Filed Sept. 30.

Brown, Alicia, Stamford. Filed by Thomas P. Banas, Stamford, for Stamford WPCA, Stamford. Property: 29 Congress St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on unpaid sewer liens.

Filed Sept. 26.

Byrne, Alexandra and Joseph A. Zarella Jr., et al., Easton. Filed by Louis C. Zowine, Bridgeport, for People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Property: 12 Dogwood Drive, Easton. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $580,000, dated August 2005. Filed Sept. 18.

Campbell, Karen and Michael Campbell, et al., Stratford. Filed by James W. Donohue, Farmington, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 119 Dewey St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $189,805, dated October 2007. Filed Sept. 27.

Canino, Karen and Anthony Canino, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Richard P. Terbrusch, Danbury, for Casagmo Condominium Association Phase II Inc., Ridgefield. Property: 16 Keeler Close, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose a lien held by the plaintiff, against real property. Filed Sept. 30.

Cox, Susan E. (Estate), et al., Stratford. Filed by Timothy W. Menasco, Stamford, for Harbour Woods Association Inc., Stratford. Property: 62 Harbour View Place, Unit 6, Stratford. Action: to foreclose a lien held by the plaintiff against real property.

Filed Sept. 27.

Carpenter, James M. and Scott R. Carpenter, Danbury. Filed by Gregg A. Brauneisen, Danbury, for Eastridge Association of Danbury Inc., Danbury. Property: 5B Nabby Road, Unit B72, Danbury. Action: to foreclose a statutory lien on this unit.

Filed Sept. 26.

Crosby, Lisa and Keith Crosby, Monroe. Filed by Paul Lewis Otzel, Milford, for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 29 Harvester Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $412,539. Filed Sept. 25.

Catino, Mary and Patrick Catino, et al., Stamford. Filed by Timothy W. Menasco, Stamford, for Stamford WPCA, Stamford. Property: 181 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on unpaid sewer liens. Filed Sept. 24.

Crosland, Darnell D., et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Griffith H. Trow, Stamford, for Clocktower Close Condominium Association Inc., Norwalk. Property: 25 Grand St., Unit 202, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on unpaid common charges. Filed Sept. 30.

Celentano, Catherine Z. and Richard J. Celentano, Norwalk. Filed by Loren M. Bisberg, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 8 Pheasant Lane, Norwalk.

Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $379,500, dated May 2005.

Filed Sept. 27.

Cruz, Elisa and Jorge Cruz, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Kristen Boyle, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 735 to 737 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $266,945, dated January 2004.

Filed Sept. 30.

Cervone, Elizabeth J. (estate), et al., Monroe. Filed by Gerald A. Gordon, Hartford, for OneWest Bank F.S.B., Pasadena, Calif. Property: 218 Old Zoar Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $544,185, dated June 2006. Filed Sept. 25.

Chandler, Denita and Joseph Chandler, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Kristen Haseney, Hartford, for U.S Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 1377 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $202,105.60, dated February 2006. Filed Sept. 25.

Consiglio, Andrew, et al., Stamford.

Filed by Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: 81 High Clear Drive, Stamford.

Action: to foreclose a blight lien. Filed Sept. 26.

Contreras, Leonel, et al., Stamford.

Filed by Thomas P. Banas, Stamford, for Stamford WPCA, Stamford.

Property: 72 Cove Road, Stamford.

Action: to foreclose on unpaid sewer liens. Filed Sept. 24.

Cortese, Diana L., et al., Stamford.

Filed by Timothy W. Menasco, Stamford, for Stamford WPCA, Stamford.

Property: 198 Cold Spring Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on unpaid sewer liens. Filed Sept. 24.

MORTGAGES

Commercial BLT 333 Ludlow L.L.C., Stamford,

by Bingham, McCutchen L.L.P., New York City. Lender: Citibank N.A., New York City. Property: 333 Ludlow St., Stamford. Amount: $113 million.

Filed Sept. 27.

DMJ Property Management & Development L.L.C., Fairfield, by Denise C. Lamoureaux. Lender: Emigrant Funding Corp., New York City. Property: 391 to 397 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $214,000.

Filed Sept. 26.

NEW BUSINESSES A.T.C. Solutions, 300 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901, c/o Integrated Resources Holdings Inc. Filed Sept. 20.

A&S Welding Service & Fabrication, 1848 Boston Ave., Third floor, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Rawle A. Agard. Filed Sept. 30.

Action Pro Services, 85 Cove Road, Apt. A15, Stamford 06902, c/o Alex Estuardo Cezena Barrundia. Filed Sept. 25.

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on the record All Construction and Painting Services, 268 Seaside Ave., Apt. 1, Stamford 06902, c/o Margarita Escobar and Norma Mancada. Filed Sept. 25.

Animal Emergency Clinic Northeast, 520 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Best Friends Pet Care Inc. Filed Sept. 18.

Art of Living, P.O. Box 28, Darien 06820, c/o Raul Tacuri. Filed Sept. 24.

Cab Soccer, 176 McKinley Ave., Apt. A, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Alvin Charlery. Filed Sept. 30.

Career Coaching Center, 1 Swifts Lane, Darien 06820, c/o Patricia A. Meagher. Filed Sept. 18.

DHVH Home Improvement, 5 Kelee Drive, Norwalk 06854, c/o Helmuth A. Iraheta. Filed Sept. 17.

Gutter Division L.L.C., 124 Dundee Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Nazar Bryska. Filed Sept. 18.

Merisca International, 28 Anderson St., Stamford 06902, c/o Roberto Merisca. Filed Sept. 24.

R.E.P. Transportation, 36 Wolfpit Ave., Unit B1, Norwalk 06851, c/o Raul C. Pimentel. Filed Sept. 24.

WEB IT Tech Solutions, 44 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Albert L. Jackson. Filed Sept. 26.

Electronic Environments, Old Hill Road, Westport 06880, c/o E.E.C.T. Inc. Filed Sept. 26.

High Torgue Garage, 111 Wooster St., Bethel 06801, c/o Lorin E. Pickering. Filed Sept. 30.

Michael Cherry Plumbing & Heating, 12 Columbus Place, Stamford 06907, c/o Michael Cherry. Filed Sept. 20.

RAAJ Linens, 73 Parry Court, Stamford 06907, c/o Roshni Saxena. Filed Sept. 16.

William Raveis R.E. - Norwalk Hospital, 3 Park St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Lelsie H. Marasco. Filed Sept. 23.

Electronic Environments, 18 Valley Road, Norwalk 06854, c/o E.E.C.T. Inc. Filed Sept. 30.

Highwood Lane Road Association, 10 Highwood Lane, Westport 06880, c/o Jacquelyn Marumoto. Filed Sept.

27.

Elfido Alvarez Landscaping & Masonry, 80 Stillwater Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Elfido Alvarez. Filed Sept.

17.

Eric Stewart-Alicea for Board of Education, 717 Noble Ave., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Eric Stewart-Alicea.

Filed Sept. 27.

Ink 203, 115 W. Main St., Suite 2, Stamford 06902, c/o Senay Mekonen.

Filed Sept. 26.

Integrated Inserts L.L.C., 195 Brookhollow Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Jeff Paseltiner. Filed Sept. 24.

CCC Advisors a.k.a. Career Coaching Center, 1 Swifts Lane, Darien 06820, c/o Patricia A. Meagher. Filed Sept. 18.

Exit 9 Café, 1209 E. Main St., Stamford 06902, c/o Jose Matias Cruz.

Filed Sept. 23.

Celi Painting Contractor, 1099 Hope St., Stamford 06907, c/o Darwin Celi-Campverde. Filed Sept. 25.

Fiesta Limena Restaurant, 330 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Fiesta Route 1. Filed Sept. 25.

CG Architectural Design, 100 Clovelly Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Christian E. Gonzalez. Filed Sept. 18.

Fiesta Restaurant, 83 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901, c/o Elaine M. Rojas.

Filed Sept. 24.

City Socks, 12 Shore Drive, Sherman 06784, c/o Matthew Gelfer.

Filed Sept. 25.

Five Star Transportation, 327 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 06906, c/o Svitlana Piasta. Filed Sept. 27.

Just Sprouted, 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Great Performances/Artists as Waitresses Inc. Filed Sept. 18.

Codoil.com, P.O. Box 459, North Haven 06473, c/o Michael Matarese.

Filed Sept. 27.

Fresh Experts Barber Shop L.L.C., 25 Broadway, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Victor Lopez. Filed Sept. 30.

Kaye Source, 10 Punch Bowl Drive, Westport 06880, c/o Allison Kaye.

Filed Sept. 25.

CT Speech and Hearing, 1 Strawberry Hill Court, Apt. 2H, Stamford 06902, c/o Jeffrey H. Roberts. Filed Sept. 19.

Giolex Services, 100 Pembroke Drive, Stamford 06903, c/o Gueldy Urizar and Alex Cezena. Filed Sept.

25.

KMK Construction, 17 Ferris Ave., Unit 1, Norwalk 06854, c/o Kamil Gorczynski. Filed Sept. 23.

Dancing Lily Studio, 47 Cedar St., Apt. 13, Norwalk 06854, c/o Shannon Sorensen. Filed Sept. 27.

GMD Global Transportation Services, 8 Hyatt Ave., Apt. 13, Norwalk 06850, c/o Diego Alejandro Claros.

Filed Sept. 18.

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Island Barber and Beauty Salon, 562 Boston Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Richard Blake. Filed Sept. 27.

J and M Unique, 110 Deacon St., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Freddy Lopez.

Filed Sept. 24.

Joel’s Barber Lounge L.L.C., 71 Cedar St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Joel Figueroa. Filed Sept. 25.

Liberty Tax Service, 304 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Ruben Baker and Edgar Abreu. Filed Sept. 19.

Little Marmots, 7 Vista Place, Trumbull 06811, c/o Teresa Townley. Filed Sept. 25.

Mari-Al’s Flame Broiled Yummy Cooking L.L.C., 387B Trumbull Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Marilyn Diaz.

Filed Sept. 27.

Marirobe of Connecticut d.b.a.

Hand and Stone Massage & Facial Spa, 143 Federal Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Robert Durr. Filed Sept. 25.

Martins Taylor & Dry Cleaner, 41 South St., Suite 5, Danbury 06810, c/o Antonia Espinal. Filed Sept. 26.

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87 More Lis Pendens Available on Westfaironline.com.

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Monday Step Meeting (nonprofit), 35 Crescent St., Stamford 06906, c/o Jacqueline Dayton. Filed Sept. 27.

Narga Vhutshilo (charitable organization), 101 Cherry Lane, Wilton 06897, c/o Susan Greenberg. Filed Sept. 19.

Nature by Design, 537 Boston Post Road, Darien 06820, c/o Lawn Enforcement Landscaping Unlimited L.L.C. Filed Sept. 25.

New Canaan Cleaners, 425 Fairfield Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o 71 Pine Street Cleaners Inc. Filed Sept. 25.

New Colony V Diner, 14 Stony Hill Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Chris Lypides. Filed Sept. 25.

New Great China I L.L.C., 52 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Ji Feng Xiao. Filed Sept. 24.

Norwalk Warehouse & Showroom, 25 Van Zant St., Norwalk 06855, c/o Eloria Contreras and Juan Fiallos.

Filed Sept. 30.

NRG Residential Solutions, 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, N.J. 08540, c/o Reliant Energy Northeast L.L.C. Filed Sept. 27.

NRG Retail Solutions, 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, N.J. 08540, c/o Reliant Energy Northeast L.L.C. Filed Sept. 27.

Patent Properties Inc., Two High Ridge Park, Stamford 06905, c/o Globaloptions Group Inc. Filed Sept. 18.

Peter-Pali-Masonry-Landscapes, 691 Cove Road, Unit 2, Stamford 06902, c/o Peter-Pali-Masonry-Landscapes L.L.C. Filed Sept. 17.

Petro Commercial Services, 212 Elm St., North Haven 06473, c/o Michael Matarese. Filed Sept. 27.

Platinum Beauty Salon, 217 Bedford St., Stamford 06901, c/o Lucella Ospina and Rosario Simone. Filed Sept. 27.

Professional Office Solutions, 37 Singing Oaks Drive, Norwalk 06853, c/o Graves M. Kiely. Filed Sept. 26.

RDG Associates d.b.a. Dream Catchers, 70 Barbara Drive, Norwalk 06851, c/o Alan R. Gillott.

Filed Sept. 18.

S.B.G. (Non-Profit), 99 Prospect St., Apt. 5A, Stamford 06901, c/o Marc E. Wolpo. Filed Sept. 23.

Sara Callahan L.P.C., 7 Outlook Drive, Norwalk 06854, c/o Sara Callahan. Filed Sept. 20.

Shannon Sorensen Photography, 47 Cedar St., Apt. 13, Norwalk 06854, c/o Shannon Sorensen. Filed Sept. 27.

Signature Home Improvement, 28 Bouton St., Stamford 06907, c/o Scott Fenn. Filed Sept. 23.

Stamford High School Class of 1979, 1052 Shippan Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Holly A. Mickelson. Filed Sept. 19.

Style2Succeed, 4A Ramapoo Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Michelle Cautley and Siw E. Potter. Filed Sept. 27.

T M Vending, 80 Pequot Drive, Apt. 108, Stamford 06902, c/o Robert Winfrey. Filed Sept. 26.

Thread and Hide, 340 Farm Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Isabel Victoria Chahin. Filed Sept. 20.

Top of the Game, 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Great Performances/Artists as Waitresses Inc. Filed Sept. 18.

Total Quality Gutters, 130 Myrtle Ave., Unit G, Stamford 06902, c/o Irakli Gogolashvili and Nugzari Alavidze. Filed Sept. 25.

Townecraft Dealers of Fairfield, 127 Wardwell St., Apt. B, Stamford 06902, c/o Marlene E. Meza and Ringo G. Arcentales. Filed Sept. 25.

Ukranian Catering, 15 Plymouth Road, Apt. 1, Stamford 06906, c/o Halyna Kormylo. Filed Sept. 23.

Wagner Pools, 101 Noroton Ave., Darien 06820, c/o ELWagner Company Inc, Filed Sept. 20.

NeW LiQuor LiCeNSeS Post 154, 154 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Melissa S. Kelly. Filed Sept. 24.

Terrapin Beer Co., 1700 Stratford Ave., Stratford 06615, c/o John Allen Cochran. Filed Sept. 26.

PATENTS Electrophotographic marking system with blade cut angles for longer blade life. Patent no. 8,543,048 issued to Bruce Earl Thayer, Spencerport, N.Y.; and Aaron Michael Burry, Ontario, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Endless flexible members for imaging devices. Patent no. 8,543,043 issued to Michael S. Roetker, Webster, N.Y.; Francisco J. Lopez, Rochester, N.Y.; Kyle B. Tallman, Farmington, N.Y.; Jonathan H. Herko, Walworth, N.Y.; David W. Martin, Walworth, N.Y.; and Yuhua Tong, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Fused and spirocycle compounds and the use thereof. Patent no.

8,546,417 issued to Zhengming Chen, Belle Mead, N.J.; and Laykea Tafesse, Robbinsville, N.J. Assigned to Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford.

Top-down nanowire thinning processes. Patent no. 8,546,269 issued to Tymon Barwicz, Mount Kisco, N.Y.; Guy Cohen, Mohegan Lake, N.Y.; Lidija Sekaric, Mount Kisco, N.Y.; and Jeffrey Sleight, Ridgefield. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk, N.Y.

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From Hartford to the Himalayas

I

t couldn’t be done. Not by a group of teenagers from inner city Hartford. Not with the impossible project they took on, the steep learning curve they faced, and the intense expectations they placed on themselves.

Students at Hartford Public High School’s Academy of Engineering and Green Technology (AoEGT), that’s who.

Not to mention the two-month, 11,000-mile trek the project took to the finish line, capped by a helicopter special delivery to a remote, treeless, extreme location in the Himalayan Mountains that their project would have to survive.

Earlier this month, the students got the news that the eagle had landed in Nepal, that the turbine survived the long trip (a story in itself) and that it was installed by a group of volunteers from the United States, including Peter Werth, director of the Werth Family Foundation, who envisioned the project.

But they did it, and there it is in the photo at right, running high above a school courtyard in Saldang, Nepal.

Today, 13,000 feet up in the mountains, a one-ofa-kind solar/wind turbine is whirring and providing electricity—for the first time—to the Sherlri Drukda Lower Secondary School.

Students there now are using laptop computers. In an electricity-heated classroom. For the first time.

Guess who designed, engineered and built this turbine-that-could?

They really did it. And they could hardly believe it.

There were tears of joy and gasps of astonishment and accomplishment.

It was a tough go. “We had some challenges that

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were staggering,” said Werth, “but the kids, villagers and knowing Hartford was behind us kept us going.”

Werth envisioned the project on a previous trip to the remote region. He then enlisted the help of the Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program (CPEP), because, he says, “I had seen what CPEP did with young people on other projects, and was confident that these students could take some existing technology and make it work in extreme conditions in Nepal.”

Add CBIA’s Education Foundation, which was instrumental in AoEGT’s design and development.

CBIA helped manage the Nepal project’s many business partners, including United Technologies, the school’s founding funder. Other partners in the project included a just-retired executive from Northeast Utilities, three college interns, AoEGT’s science teacher and principal.

But it was the Hartford students who made it work, over several months of dreaming, designing, testing, packing—and waiting.

You can hear their story at CBIA’s Annual Meeting & Reception in Hartford on Thursday, Oct. 24. You’ll see a video and hear, in person, the testimony of one of the students on the team.

Most of all, you’ll get to celebrate the miracles that can be accomplished in the most amazing places.

Sources: 1 2014-2015 Economic Report of the Governor; 2 U.S. Census Bureau; County Business Patterns

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