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BUSINESS JOURNAL November 9, 2015 | VOL. 51, No. 45

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Stratford begins demolition of toxic Contract Plating site BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com

tratford’s contaminated industrial Contract Plating site lay in decay for years but, in a matter of weeks, the main building of the site will be reduced to rubble and carted off as the town continues to take action on long-awaited remediation and reuse plans for industrial waste sites. “This is an important day for us,” Stratford Mayor John Harkins said in front of a demolition crew at the Contract Plating site last week. “It was tax delinquent, it was contaminated, it was blighted and it was something the neighbors had to deal with for years. So we are glad to finally today start

Tighe & Bond, the environmental consulting group for the town of Stratford, oversees the demolition of the Contract Plating site. Photo by Reece Alvarez

the demolition of this unsightly mess.” The demolition of the 10.5acre Contract Plating site was made possible through a $2.85 million grant to the town of Stratford by the state Department of Economic and Community Development in 2014 to remediate and redevelop so-called brownfield sites, former industrial or commercial locations designated as toxic and in need of cleanup. The Contract Plating site operated between 1936 and 1995 as a chemical plating facility whose activities resulted in the production of chemical-filled lagoons and toxic waste, including cyanide and arsenic, which pose serious » STRATFORD, page 6

Young achievers get their due MILLI AWARDS TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY PLATES

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illennials in Fairfield and Westchester counties are running their own businesses, making an impact through volunteer work and contributing innovative ideas to transform companies. Westfair Communications is celebrating these 22 young professionals ages 21 to 34 at the first Milli Awards on Nov. 17 at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford. The event will benefit Community Plates, an organization that uses a mobile application, GoRescue, to connect volunteer “food runners” to restaurants, supermarkets and caterers with leftover food and distribute items to those in need.

The winners are:

FAIRFIELD COUNTY • Samuel Ambroise, Family Self-Sufficiency program coordinator, Family Centers • Wesley Carpenter, founder and partner, Stormfield Capital LLC • Kate Dischino, associate director, Emergency Response Programs, AmeriCares • Christina Dufour, founder and president, Carmelian Connection • Max Fanwick, founder and CEO, Explorator Media • Alyssa Kranzmann, senior scientist, research and development, Unilever • RJ Mercede, Center for Nonprofit Excellence associate, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

• Angela Moore, office assistant, Yale University – Human Research Protection program • Joyce Ramirez, marketing director, AFC Urgent Care of Bridgeport and Fairfield • Jessica Rice, legal support associate, Bridgewater Associates LP • Christopher Sugar, attorney, Berchem, Moses & Devlin P.C.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY • Tom “Sarge” Barzelatto, account executive, Atlantic Westchester Inc. • Kristina Benza, president and CEO, County Fabricators LLC • Jason Fiore, structural engineer, Thornton Tomasetti » MILLI, page 11

Happiness is a hit movie with Peanuts remake BY ALEXANDER SOULE Hearst Media Connecticut

he short list of major animated film franchises is a short one indeed, populated by titles like “Toy Story,” “Shrek,” “Despicable Me” and “Ice Age.” Whether or not “Peanuts” is headed for that list will depend on the skills of the Greenwich animation studio Blue Sky Studios — and the built-in audience the venerable Charles M. Schulz comic strip delivers up to movie theaters. “The Peanuts Movie” opened, Nov. 6 opposite a tough number in “Spectre,” the newest installment in the James Bond franchise, with the preceding “Skyfall” the 12th top-grossing movie of all time as calculated by Box Office Mojo. It marks Blue Sky Studios’ sixth theatrical release since moving its animation studio in 2009 from White Plains, N.Y. Connecticut holds the studio up among a handful of success stories spurred by its creation of tax incentives for film and TV industry studios, alongside NBC Sports Group and NBCUniversal’s talk shows in Stamford. Between 2009 and 2014, Blue Sky Studios has received film production tax credits totaling nearly $100 million from the state. For Blue Sky Studios and parent 21st Century Fox (Nasdaq: FOX), “Peanuts” offers a major opportunity to deliver a hit franchise outside the realm of its “Ice Age” series, which has generated $2.8 billion in worldwide gross

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on a June 2011 visit to Blue Sky Studios in Greenwich. Photo by Helen Neafsey

revenues across four movies, according to Box Office Mojo, and a fifth on deck next summer. Unlike that franchise’s first film, “The Peanuts Movie” debuts with ample name recognition and marketing tie-ins. “The movie is generating great momentum,” said Peter Cuneo, a Redding resident

and interim CEO of New York City-based Iconix Brand Group (Nasdaq: ICON). Iconix acquired rights to the Peanuts brand in 2010 from the Schulz family, which kept a minority stake. “Our merchandising efforts around the film include retail partnerships with ... Target, Barnes & Noble, Build-ABear, Toys ‘R’ Us, Safeway, Albertson’s and Walmart.” “The Peanuts Movie” is directed by Steve Martino, with writing credits to the comic strip’s deceased creator Charles M. Schulz, as

to keep its animators and producers busy. “Ice Age: Continental Drift” has a planned release date in July of next year, followed by “Ferdinand,” based on the children’s book, for April 2017; and “Anubis” inspired by a children’s book about an archaeologist trapped in an Egyptian underworld, hoping for a release in 2018. Blue Sky also has a script for an adaptation of the comic strip “Mutts,” created by Patrick McDonnell. In a discussion with the Washington Post last year about his team-up

For Blue Sky Studios and parent 21st Century Fox (Nasdaq: FOX), “Peanuts” offers a major opportunity to deliver a hit franchise outside the realm of its “Ice Age” series, which has generated $2.8 billion in worldwide gross revenues across four movies according to Box Office Mojo, and a fifth on deck next summer.

State Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Catherine Smith and Blue Sky Studios Chief Operating Officer Brian Keane, listen to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in June 2011. Malloy visited the Greenwich based company’s studios as part of a statewide jobs tour. Photo by Hearst Connecticut Media

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well as his son Craig Schulz, grandson Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano. A 21st Century Fox spokesman did not respond Monday to a request for an interview with a Blue Sky Studios executive to discuss the animator’s outlook for the “Peanuts” franchise and its operations in Greenwich. In an August conference call, 21st Century Fox executives used the term “franchise” in referencing “The Peanuts Movie,” a possible signal that sequels are in the plans, but for now Blue Sky has plenty on the horizon

with Blue Sky, McDonnell said Charles M. Schulz had sent him a note after the publication of his first comic strip. “It won’t hurt that they’re doing a ‘Peanuts’ movie before they do a ‘Mutts’ movie,” McConnell reportedly told the Washington Post. Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News-Times (Danbury). See ctpost.com for more from this reporter.

Westmed ups its eastward expansion THIRD FACILITY OPENS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY

estmed Medical Group has opened a 13,000-square-foot medical office in a retail/office/ medical building in Greenwich at 644 W. Putnam Ave. The facility is Westmed’s third in the county and ninth overall. The West Putnam Avenue office’s soft opening was last month and the ribbon cutting is Nov. 16, featuring refreshments and tours. Westmed’s first location in Greenwich is the former Putnam Gynecology and Obstetrics of Greenwich office. That location is at 55 Holly Hill Lane, Suite 130, with a satellite office location at 106 Noroton Ave. in Darien. The practice joined Westmed in June 2015. Westmed’s Darien and Holly Hill Lane facilities are exclusively ob/gyn. “We are looking forward to bringing to lower Fairfield County the highest quality of patient-centered care with many state-of-the art outpatient services for which Westmed is known, all under one roof,” Simeon Schwartz, president and CEO of the Westmed Medical Group, said. The ground floor of the new office will

be a walk-in urgent care center, dealing with rashes, sprains, stomach aches, flu symptoms, and eye and ear pain. The office will include advanced laboratory and imaging testing. “This will give patients living in and around this area the opportunity for prompt, high-quality medical care when a non-emergency injury or illness occurs unexpectedly,” Schwartz said. The second floor will offer primary care, including internal medicine and pediatrics. Specialty services will include cardiology, otolarynWestmed’s new offices are at 644 W. Putnam Ave. gology, an audiologist, plastic surgery — consults only — and pulmonology. math) program. Other tenants at the property include a Westmed’s Westchester County presCVS pharmacy, Greenwich Hospital, medi- ence includes six offices. Full-service offices cal group Next Generation Pediatrics and are in Rye, Purchase, New Rochelle, Yonkers Zaniac, an after-school STEM-enrichment and White Plains, handling diagnostic imag(science, technology, engineering and ing and lab services and a smaller satellite

center in Scarsdale. Referencing the new Greenwich facility, Schwartz said, “It has a little bit of the diversified flavor of our Ridge Hill location in Yonkers.” — Bill Fallon

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WorkPlace and friends honor veterans FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS IS LAUDED FOR ITS PATRIOTISM

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ridgeport-based The WorkPlace, acting in concert with a broad-based committee representing state and federal veterans’ programs, recently saluted veterans and those who help them at its third annual “Service to Country and Community” awards at Port 5 Naval in Bridgeport. The event attracted 130 veterans and their supporters, including representatives of Bridgeport’s 75-year-old Santa Energy Corp., a sponsor; U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, ranking Democrat on the Senate’s Committee on Veterans Affairs; state Sen. Carlo Leone, D-Stamford/Darien, who formerly headed the state’s Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and the committee’s current head, state Rep. Jack Hennessy, D-Bridgeport. In addition to Santa Energy, sponsors included the state Department of Labor and Department of Veterans Affairs; Bridgeportbased Career Resources Inc.; Housatonic Community College; Alpha Community Services in Bridgeport and the Port 5 Naval Veterans in Bridgeport. “The object is to raise awareness on the veterans’ services that are available,” said Tom Long, WorkPlace’s director of communications and development. “We lucked out with some great weather. It’s always nice when you get the chance to recognize people who have served and say, ‘Thank you.’” Three armed-service-themed awards were presented, one for the first time. Alfred Meadows of Shelton, who served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and who remains involved in veterans affairs, was cited as “Outstanding Veteran.” Meadows is a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Ten years ago, he started Operation Gift Cards, which, to date, has given 12,000 thank-you kits to wounded veterans at the Walter Reade National Military Medical Center in Maryland. Those kits, in turn, held more than $275,000 in in-store gift cards. Meadows’ award specifically targeted nonprofits that support veterans, according

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From left, Christopher Caruso, project manager, office of the commissioner, state Department of Labor; Sean Connolly, commissioner, state Department of Veterans’ Affairs; state Rep. Jack Hennessy; Gregg Barratt, assistant vice president for training and development/veterans affairs, Frontier Communications; state Sen. Carlo Leone; Dennis Murphy, deputy commissioner, state Department of Labor; and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal.

to Long. “The for-profits and government agencies that support veterans are doing what you’d expect them to do,” he said. “This award honors those who are taking the steps maybe only a volunteer would think to take and they’re not getting paid to do it. “Alfred also helps to educate military patients about help that is available to them,” said Long. The Connecticut Patriot Guard Riders was also recognized at the event for its work on behalf of veterans and their families at funeral services. The Patriot Guard Riders group attends the final services for fallen military heroes, first responders and those veterans who have died after being honorably discharged. Mac McArthur, state captain of the Patriot Guard Riders, accepted the award. The group also sponsors a chili cookoff, helps with a food pantry and delivers wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. Frontier Communications, a national telecommunications company headquartered in Norwalk, was cited for its “outstanding commitment to America’s veterans in their hiring practices and services offered to their veteran employees and their families.” Long said 13 percent of Frontier’s workforce are veterans and/or their spouses. The

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company pays 100 percent of employees’ salaries while they train and provides flexible work schedules. When deployed, Frontier employees receive full life insurance. The company also runs an internal Frontier website just for veterans. Gregg Barratt, Frontier’s assistant vice president for training and development for veterans affairs, received the Outstanding Employer Award on behalf of company efforts. The WorkPlace has a $20 million annual budget, Besides Bridgeport, it maintains offices in Stamford, Derby and Ansonia. It also goes mobile, taking programs to libraries and other public places. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded Bridgeport-based The WorkPlace a $14 million grant — $2.8 million per year for five years — to continue to grow its regional health care academy. Since receiving its first grant in 2011, the academy has served more than 900 low-income and long-term unemployed participants. More than 450 have completed the training for a health care job and more than 80 percent of those graduates have secured training-related jobs. Another 1,500 will get training through the new grant.

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Former Stamford man’s “Panama” hats weaving their way into global fashion BY MARY SHUSTACK Mshustack@westfairinc.com

hen it comes to fashionable hats, the Panama is a style recognized around the world. But, reminds Jose Molina, that sartorial favorite is actually not from Panama but rather Ecuador. And what is properly called the Toquilla Straw Hat — a traditional style made from the leaves of what is known as toquilla palm — came to be associated with the country from where it was shipped to destinations around the world rather than from where it was made. Spreading the history of the iconic design and bringing it to the forefront of contemporary fashion are among the goals of Monticristi, launched in February 2012 by Molina and two partners. Molina, a former Stamford resident and the company’s marketing vice president, is joined in New Jersey-based Monticristi’s leadership by CEO Pablo Vinueza, who, like Molina, traces his roots to Ecuador, and executive director Emilio Gomez, from Paraguay. With their backgrounds in international business, marketing and finance, the men have teamed up to raise the awareness of a cultural tradition while upping the fashion quotient along the way. “We kept hearing about ‘Panama hats,’” Molina says. But, he says, he and his partners were determined to give Ecuador’s famed straw hats “the credit they deserve.” The straw-weaving tradition, which dates back centuries, is particularly strong in the Ecuadorian coastal climate that provides optimum conditions for producing the finest straw. Skilled weavers craft these hats by hand, with work concentrated in the towns of Pile and Montecristi — the company name is a registered-trademark spin on the spelling of the town name. “It’s something that’s being lost,” Molina says of the tradition, passed down through generations but today threatened by hightech production and shifting populations. Buoying the local economy and keeping this tradition alive are what Monticristi is all about, as its website proclaims: “It is our intention to make the art of weaving recognizable internationally, fusing it with a touch of contemporary fashion to sustain its prestigious legacy.” And it’s a legacy that others have noted. The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), for example, recognized traditional weaving of the Ecuadorian toquilla straw hat in 2012. For those at Monticristi, it’s all about respecting that past while looking ever forward.

Already, Molina says, the company has found a select audience willing to wait up to 10 months for a custom design of these singular hats, which can start at around $300 and reach into five figures. “They understand,” Molina says. “They know the process. They know the hat is going to be one of a kind.” The Monticristi site offers not only a stepby-step description of the hat-making process and the tradition’s history but also goes into detail about the weaves that distinguish each grade, culminating in the Extra Fino Monticristi. A longtime summer staple, the toquilla straw hat in recent years has become a yearround fixture, a stylish topper found as often on a young woman’s head as a mature man’s. “It’s funny how it complements women’s clothes,” Molina agrees.

“We want to create that dynamic,” he says. And, it helps, it must be said, that hats are in vogue again. “In the past two years we’ve seen a lot more people wearing hats,” Molina says. The fashion shift, coupled with the evergrowing emphasis on and appreciation for all things handcrafted, offers an opportunity for quality products with unmatched durability and luxurious finishing touches, which at Monticristi include bands of the finest silk from India hand-stitched to the hats. The mayor of Montecristi and the director of tourism have certified the company’s hats since May of 2012, another vote of confidence that helps when cultivating an appreciative audience. “The hardest part, I would say, is teaching people the complexity of our hats, how long it takes and showing them the value.”

And Monticristi is poised to tap right into that trend, with styles designed for all ages and tastes. “It is very traditional but we want to give it a twist,” he says, mentioning the company’s own designs, such as the patented smallbrim fedora. Each handcrafted hat comes with a certificate of authenticity, which further reinforces its prestige. The company continues to spread the word via sales at premium retailers, social media outlets and participation in events such as NYC Couture Fashion Week held in September in Manhattan. In the spring, the company hopes to participate in industry events in both Cannes and Milan. The company also, Molina says, is committed to giving back and supports charitable causes. The website is monticristi.com.

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his support of cleaning up brownfield sites. » » From page 1 “Terry has been a big advocate for the environenvironmental hazards and health risks. The site was acquired by Stratford ment and not only Long through a municipal tax foreclosure in Island Sound, but also for brownfields. He has March 2013. Beyond the environmental burden, the been a real champion site was a significant liability for the town, throughout the state said Amy Knorr, Stratford’s supervisor for and particularly here in Stratford,” he said. economic development. Backer said the Christina Senft-Batoh, Stratford’s conservation administrator, described the site as an demolition and state of unofficial dumping ground and recalled her the Contract Plating site fellows causing mischief at the site when she was hardly a unique situation in the Northeast, was a Stratford student. “When I was at Bennel [High School], which continues to sufkids would come and take shopping carts fer economically from From left, Dick Whelan of the Stratford Redevelopment Agency; Stratford Mayor John Harkins; State Rep. Terry Backer; Mark Lewis, brownfield coordinator from nearby Home Depot and throw them the legacy of the indus- for the state Department of Energy & Environmental Protection; and Christina Senft-Batoh, Stratford’s conservation administrator. trial era. into the lagoons,” she said. In October, the town began the final “If you don’t just have another farm you Demolition crews originally intended to implode the structures, Knorr said, but due can knock down and build on, which we step in the demolition of the Mercer Coal to the unstable condition of the buildings don’t, then you have to deal with what you Towers, another brownfield site that, after the demolition needed to be conducted from have and what we have is this polluted leg- sitting abandoned for years, was acquired by acy of bygone years that we are now faced the town as a tax delinquent property and the outside in. At the demolition, Harkins was joined by with cleaning up and hopefully getting der- demolished using grant funds. Getting the properties back on the Dick Whelan of the Stratford Redevelopment elict properties back in to some productive Agency; Mark Lewis, brownfield coordina- use,” he said. “It should be very familiar tax rolls is the primary focus for Stratford tor for the state Department of Energy & rhetoric, every time we are at one of these officials, who hope the Contract Plating Environmental protection; and state Rep. events, whether it is here in Stratford or in site’s main building will be demolished by Bridgeport, we are spending taxpayer dol- Thanksgiving with the additional structures Terry Backer of the 121st Assembly District. on the property to follow on a yet to be deterHarkins thanked Backer in particular for lars to get land back into productive use.” mined timeline. Once the demolition is complete, requests for qualifications will be issued to determine developer interest in the property and what further remediation may be A demolition specialist in a protective chemical hazard suit at the demolition of the contaminated Contact Plating site. required, Knorr said. Photos by Reece Alvarez “If a developer wants manufacturing, it will not need as much cleanup as an apartment complex, that would mean more remeWhether future development of the site TRI-CHAMBER EXPO diation, which would mean more money will be commercial, industrial or residential THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 spent,” she said. will be entirely market driven, Knorr said.

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KeyCorp to acquire First Niagara Financial Group for $4.1B BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com

leveland-based KeyCorp, the holding company for KeyBank, agreed to acquire Buffalo-based First Niagara Financial Group for $4.1 billion, creating the 13th largest commercial bank in the U.S. First Niagara has five bank branches in Westchester County, including locations in Bedford Hills, Yorktown Heights and Ossining. In Connecticut’s Fairfield County, First Niagara currently has nine branches after closing five local branches early this year. First Niagara had an aggressive entry into Fairfield County with its acquisition of NewAlliance Bank, picking up eight branches with more than $266 million in deposits in 2011 when it announced a deal with HSBC bank. By May 2012, more than 100 former HSBC offices reopened as First Niagara branches, with First Niagara adding 1,200 employees and 500,000 retail customers. In 2014, First Niagara operated a total of 80 branches throughout the county and state. According to KeyCorp, the per-share consideration is valued at $11.40 per share based on the closing price of KeyCorp common stock on Oct. 29. First Niagara shareholders will receive 0.68 KeyCorp shares and $2.30 in cash for each First Niagara common share. “I am confident the combination of First Niagara and Key will benefit our shareholders, customers and the communities we serve and will build off the great progress the First Niagara team has made,” Nathaniel D. Woodson, chairman of the First Niagara board of directors, said. “We believe this partnership provides significant value for our shareholders and allows them to partici-

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pate in the upside potential of the combined Key and First Niagara.” First Niagara, headquartered in Buffalo, has $39 billion in assets, $29 billion in deposits and 394 banking offices in New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. With approximately $135 billion of assets, the combined bank will be the 13th largest commercial bank headquartered in the

U.S. and will have approximately $99.8 billion in deposits, $83.6 billion in loans and 1,366 branches across 15 states, according to KeyCorp. Neither First Niagara or KeyBank have stated what will come of the Fairfield and Westchester County branches, though KeyBank did include plans to expand into Connecticut in its announcement. KeyCorp expects the acquisition to be

accretive to earnings per share in 2017. “Key and First Niagara are a powerful combination, driven by a shared commitment to the clients and to the communities we serve,” KeyCorp Chairman and CEO Beth Mooney said. “This transformational opportunity will bring compelling and complementary capabilities to our shared three million clients, while driving meaningful synergies and enhancing shareholder value.”

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Newtown building, built to last, banks on tech CHARLES GOODYEAR SET UP SHOP THERE IN THE 1850S

BY BILL FALLON Bfallon@westfairinc.com

Newtown building made to capitalize on the vulcanized-rubber breakthroughs of Charles Goodyear in the 1850s is now a growing high-tech hub: The Rocky Glen Mill Office Complex at 75 Glen Road. The building was renovated in the early 2000s. The owner is Lynwood Place LLC based in Westport. The principal is Jack Braverman. SS&C Inc., a financial services company started on site, has expanded from its original 1,800 square feet with five or six employees to just under 10,000 square feet and 40 employees. The company reports it has room for an additional 15 employees. DDI System had four employees on site and, after completing an expansion this year, now has 13 employees. Its original 1,500 square feet is now 6,000 square feet and includes the office of company founder Adam Waller, with additional offices in New Jersey. DDI uses cloud computing to connect clients in real time with their warehouses, accounting, management, suppliers and customers. Its mission is to streamline costs, anticipate demand and facilitate on-time deliveries as well as giving clients the ability to forecast merchandise trends across the U.S.

“With growth like this, we are considering changing the name of the office building at the Rocky Glen State Park to Silicon Glen.”

— Jack Braverman

The building is next to Rocky Glen State Park and has been designed so the offices have panoramic views of evergreens, exposed granite cliffs, the Pootatuck River and waterfalls. “Obviously as we get tenant expansions as we just have, we gut renovate for those expansions, so over just the last several years we have renovated about 35 percent of the building,” Braverman said. Braverman said of the site history, “The building boasts much of Charles Goodyear’s inventiveness, including shafts in the thick brick walls that go deep underground to achieve a geothermal effect within the very

The Rocky Glen Mill Office Complex at 75 Glen Road in Newtown.

walls of the building. Goodyear was way ahead of his time.” The building’s built-in advances and curiosities got it featured in Scientific American in 1859, Braverman said. “The Scientific American article definitely makes our local history come alive,” he said. The site manufactured the first nonleaking fire hoses and firemen’s boots. “This was the beginning of the Goodyear Tire Co.,” Braverman said. “Imagine a world before rubber.” Referencing Spalding’s famous pink rubber balls, he added, “Not even a Spaldeen!” In the building’s modern incarnation, Braverman said, “We have complemented the sandblasted brick walls and exposed chestnut, oak and hickory beams with very contemporary stainless steel and glass walls and stainless lighting fixtures.” Braverman said the availability of highly educated employees, managers and specifically software engineers in the immediate area has helped fuel the building’s growth. Fairfield County and Newtown specifically boast among the highest educational demographics in the state of Connecticut, he said. Braverman said the building still has an 8,000-square-foot space and several smaller suites available. “With growth like this, we are considering changing the name of the office building at the Rocky Glen State Park to Silicon Glen,” he said.

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• Jason Fisch, president and founder, Fisch Solutions Inc. • Ken Jacobi, treasury associate manager, PepsiCo • Faraz Kayani, executive director, The Bristal Assisted Living at White Plains • Caitlin Krueger, senior director, advancement and constituency relations, Iona College • Lexie Leyman, communications and community affairs manager, The Dannon Co. • Nathaniel Mundy, executive vice president sales and marketing, Diamond Hospitality Group • Maria Pampafikos, co-owner and vice president, Royal Regency Hotel • Anthony Pili, vice president, director of strategic planning, Greater Hudson Bank Winners were chosen by a panel of five judges including Julia Emrick, managing director, operations and events at Westchester County Association; Pamela Pillo, director of graduate admissions at Sacred Heart University; Melissa Mongillo, director of corporate services at McIntyre Group; Allison Madison, president of Madison Approach Staffing and Adam

Samples, regional president of Robert Half. About 50 young professionals in various industries and positions were nominated in the inaugural competition. “This award program has brought much excitement to Westfair because it demonstrates that there are so many talented young people in Westchester and Fairfield counties,” Dee DelBello, Westfair Communication’s publisher said. “We should all feel confident the region is in good hands.” The Milli Awards is presented by Fairfield County Business Journal, Westchester County Business Journal and WAG Magazine. Sponsors include MercedesBenz of Greenwich; Sacred Heart University; Bigelow and Berchem, Moses & Devlin P.C. Other event supporters include Val’s Putnam Wines and Liquors; Lovesac; Spiked Seltzer; Young Professionals of Greenwich; Young Professionals Network of Fairfield County; The Business Council of Fairfield County; Young Professionals Group, Westchester County Association; Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th; Stamford Innovation Center; The Dannon Co.; McIntyre Group and Heineken.

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Citrin Cooperman adds a firm

egional tax, accounting and advisory firm Citrin Cooperman said the partners and staff of New York City-based Joel Popkin & Co., a more than 45-yearold boutique accounting, tax and consulting firm, joined the firm effective Nov. 1. Popkin arrives with what Citrin Cooperman termed “a significant specialty in restaurants, nightclubs and event venues.” The addition will bring approximately 25 new employees to Citrin Cooperman and, coupled with Citrin Cooperman’s existing restaurant industry clients, will make the firm one of the largest accounting practices in restaurant and hospitality services in the U.S., the firm reported. As part of the transaction, Roy Tumpowsky, managing partner of Joel Popkin & Co., will join Citrin Cooperman’s Nick Florio and Stacy Gilbert as co-chairperson of the restaurant and hospitality practice. “We continually strive to bring in great people with great clients and we feel the partners and staff of Joel Popkin are a perfect fit,” CEO Joel Cooperman said. “The strong synergies between us and the partners and staff of Joel Popkin & Co. will allow us to significantly enhance the full range of services

for our clients. We are very proud to have people with such like-minded values and culture join us.” Joel Popkin & Co., since its inception, “has been providing a full complement of accounting, tax and consulting services to its clients,” Citrin Cooperman reported. Apart from food and hospitality, Popkin’s clients include entrepreneurial startups and large multinationals spanning the likes of construction, real estate, trusts and nonprofits and high-net-worth individuals. “We are very excited to be joining Citrin Cooperman,” Tumpowsky said, “Together, we can leverage the strength of our teams and provide our clients with more in-house comprehensive accounting, tax and consulting services that they can utilize to help their businesses grow. It is a great pleasure for us to be joining such a prestigious firm.” With the addition of Joel Popkin & Co., Citrin Cooperman’s annual revenues are now expected to exceed $190 million, the company reported. Citrin Cooperman dates to 1979 and now has offices in Norwalk, White Plains, New York City; Livingston, New Jersey; Philadelphia; Plainview, New York and Bethesda, Maryland. — Bill Fallon

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Chamber hosts ‘Women Who Matter’ event

From left, Dr. Mark Melendez, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Associates of Connecticut, with offices in Greenwich, Shelton and Woodbridge; Marcia O’Kane, president of the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce; and Nancy Armstrong, Makers.com principal and guest speaker. Photo by Christopher Semmes.

he Greenwich Chamber of Commerce’s biannual Women Who Matter Luncheon was Oct. 29 at Milbrook Club on Woodside Drive in Greenwich and featured keynote speaker Nancy Armstrong, producer of the digital platform called Makers. The event attracted a sold-out audience of 125. Armstrong, who lives in Riverside, featured video clips from Makers. com, which is billed as “the largest collection of women’s stories ever assembled.” Makers.com is “a first-of-its-kind, dynamic, digital platform from AOL showcasing thousands of compelling stories from America’s most groundbreaking women,” the chamber reported. Armstrong worked previously with Ogilvy PR; Cohn and Wolfe, a New York City PR firm; and as a film, television and stage actor in Los Angeles. She serves on the board of directors of The Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation and the Nantucket Dreamland Foundation. “She was very inspiring and communicated compelling stories about women’s advancement throughout the years,” Marcia O’Kane, the chamber’s president and CEO, said. — Bill Fallon

People’s United Insurance grows

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HARTFORD-BASED PEOPLE’S UNITED INSURANCE AGENCY, a subsidiary of Bridgeport’s People’s United Bank, has acquired Kesten-Brown Insurance brokerage firm, also of Bridgeport. “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Kesten-Brown, a firm focused on commercial lines and employee benefits,” Jack Barnes, president and chief executive officer of People’s United Bank, said. “This transaction will further diversify revenues through additional non-interest income as well as bolster our insurance business. People’s United ranks as the 12th largest bank nationally in terms of insurance brokerage fee income.” According to People’s United officials, Kesten-Brown Insurance, formed in 2000, is recognized for its expertise in serving larger commercial clients with a concentration in contractors, manufacturers, non-profit organizations and real estate development risks. Dan Casey, president and chief executive officer of People’s United Insurance Agency said the acquisition will expand the agency’s range of products and services, paving the way for new clients and adding to insurance and risk management options for existing clients. The move was hailed by Robert Kesten, principal of Kesten-Brown, as an opportunity fort his clients as well. “We’re very excited to be joining People’s United Insurance Agency as its depth, resources and outstanding customer service will bring additional products and service to our clients and prospects,” he said. “Additionally, the stability and culture of People’s United allows all of us at Kesten-Brown the opportunity for personal growth and success.” — Reece Alvarez

High school students on a star trek

Steve Howell, space scientist for NASA’s Kepler Mission and keynote speaker for the Nov. 16 SCSU astronomy forum, “Missions Possible: A Manned Flight to Mars, & Finding ‘New Earths’ in the Milky Way Galaxy.”

he future is calling in the form of outer-space exploration Nov. 16 and four regional high schools — Notre Dame of Fairfield, Newtown and Stratford high schools and Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury — are answering the countdown. Two solar corona-hot topics in astronomy — NASA’s plans for a manned mission to Mars and the Kepler mission, in which NASA is seeking to identify Earthlike plants outside our solar system — are on the docket for the event, which is titled, “Missions Possible: A Manned Flight to Mars & Finding ‘New Earths’ in the Milky Way Galaxy.” The forum will be held 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Lyman Center for the Performing Arts on the Southern Connecticut State University Campus in New Haven, with science students from the four regional high schools’ science programs attending. Steve Howell, a scientist for NASA’s Kepler Mission, will be the keynote speaker. University officials noted Ridley Scott’s “The Martian,” now out five weeks, continues its hold on the box office and “has ramped up interest in Mars.” There will be a panel discussion and question-and-answer period featuring Elliott Horch, professor of physics at SCSU and an astrophysicist who developed a telescopic device used during the Kepler Mission; Jim Fullmer, associate professor of earth science at SCSU, whose background is both meteorology and stellar astronomy; and Tabetha Boyajian, post-doctoral fellow at Yale University and a member of the citizen astronomy organization, the “Planet Hunters.” The forum website is southernct.edu/ special/astronomyforum.html. — Bill Fallon

Commuter-focused apartments begin leasing in Norwalk

DEVELOPER ANTICIPATES A “QUICK AND SUCCESSFUL LEASING PROCESS”

eal estate developer Building and Land Technology has begun leasing at One Glover Apartments, a 132-apartment residential community near the Merritt Seven Metro North Station in Norwalk. The residential complex includes a mix of studios, oneand two-bedroom apartments ranging from $1,695 to $2,255, according to online real estate database Zillow. In close proximity to the Metro-North rail system and the Merrit Parkway, the community is referred to as a “commuter’s dream” by Carl Kuehner, CEO of Building and Land Technology. “We anticipate a quick and successful leasing process,” he said. “There are very few new apartments offering the same convenience — having direct access to the parkway, train and nearly every store you can imagine.” — Reece Alvarez

Building and Land Technology has recently announced the beginning of leasing for One Glover Apartments in Norwalk.

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Mets fade, but Bruce Park Sports keeps 45-year rally alive BY BILL FALLON Bfallon@westfairinc.com

arch 2016 marks 45 years for Bruce Park Sports, the sporting goods and sports apparel store in Greenwich. Even after all that time — and before the Mets lost the series to the Kansas City Royals — founder Tom Bisanzo still had the heart of a fan. “I’m excited for the Mets,” he said while holding a Mets hat and jersey, a full two days before they would lose Game 5 and the series. “They went all the way with pitching — these young studs they have. They’ve had a couple of bad games, but you have to stay with them.” The store opened in 1971 on Davis Avenue and relocated across town to 104 Mason St. in 1993. Tom Bisanzo said he is now semi-retired. The day he spoke, he was holding down the store for his son, CEO Mark Bisanzo, who had a day off. “Mark has taken over and it’s like I’m on vacation,” he said. “The business is in good hands.” Bisanzo said football gear was popular, perhaps no surprise to anyone who follows TV ratings and given the season. Behind him, a wall of youth-sized quarterback jerseys attested to football’s No. 1-sport status and to its new heroes: the likes of Tom Brady and Eli Manning. Not a Don Meredith or Fran Tarkenton jersey in sight. “The kids are crazy for football,” he said.

Tom Bisanzo, founder of Bruce Park Sports in Greenwich. Photo by Bill Fallon

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THE LIST

LARGEST PUBLIC COMPANIES

Fairfield County

Largest Public Company Ranked by 2014 net revenue.

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Company Name Address Area code: 203 unless otherwise noted

CEO Title Year company established

2014 net revenue

General Electric Co.

Jeffrey Immelt Chairman of the board and CEO 1892

$148.9 billion $142.5 billion

Manufactures commercial and consumer products and business and consumer financial services

Xerox Corp.

Ursula Burns Chairman and CEO 1906 (as Haloid Co.)

$19.5 billion

$20.01 billon

Manufacturer of office printers, copiers and fax machines

Thomson Reuters

James C. Smith President and CEO 2008

$12.6 billion

$12.7 billiion

Multinational mass media and information firm

Charter Communications Inc.

Thomas M. Rutledge President and CEO 1993

$9.1 billion

$8.42 billion

Telecommunications services

Priceline.com Inc.

Darren Huston President and CEO 1997

$7.6 billion

$5.7 billion

Online "name-your-own-price" travel agency and bureaus

Sikorsky

Bob Leduc President 1955

$7.5 billion

Aircraft manufacturer

Terex Corp.

Ronald M. DeFeo President and CEO 1986

$7.3 billion

$7.08 billion

Manufactures heavy-duty machinery and equipment for construction

W.R. Berkley Corp.

William R. Berkley President and CEO 1967

$7.1 billion

$5.5 billion

Commercial property/casualty insurance

Emcor Group Inc.

Anthony J. Guzzi President and CEO 1994

$6.4 billion

$6.35 billion

Electrical and mechanical construction

Larry Schwartz President, Diageo North America 1997

$6.2 billion

The world's largest producer of alcoholic beverages

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.

Adam M. Aron CEO 1930

$5.98 billion

$6.1 billion

Global high-end hotel company

United Rentals Inc.

Michael Kneeland CEO 1998

$5.7 billion

$4.96 billion

Renting of commercial and construction equipment

Frontier Communications Corp.

Daniel McCarthy President and CEO 1935

$4.8 billion

Operates telecommunications access lines in 24 states and offers voice and data services over fiber-optics networks

Sergio P. Ermotti Group chief CEO 2001

$3.5 billion*

$3.185 billion*

Securities brokers and dealer and a proprietary investment activity company

Praxair Inc.

Stephen F. Angel Chairman, president and CEO 1907

$1.69 billion

$1.8 billion

Provides atmospheric gases as well as processed and specialty gases

People's United Bank

John P. Barnes President and CEO 1842 Farooq Kathwari Chairman of the board, president and CEO 1932 Vincent McMahon Chairman and CEO 1979

(Headquartered in Schenectady, N.Y.) 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield 06828 373-2211 ge.com 45 Glover Ave., Norwalk 06856 968-3000 • xerox.com

1 Station Place, Stamford 06902 539-8000 • thomsonreters.com

400 Atlantic St., No. 10, Stamford 06901 905-7801 • charter.com

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

6900 Main St., Stratford 06497 386-4000 • sikorsky.com

200 Nyala Farm Road, Westport 06880 222-7170 • terex.com

475 Steamboat Road, Greenwich 06830 629-3000 • wrberkley.com

301 Merritt, No. 7, Norwalk 06851 849-7800 • encorgroup.com

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Diageo

(Headquartered in London) 801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06901 229-2100 • diageo.com

1 StarPoint, Stamford 06902 964-6000 • starwoodhotels.com

100 Stamford Place, No. 700, Stamford 06902 622-3131 • unitedrentals.com

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

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UBS

(Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland) 677 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901 719-3000 • ubs.com 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury 06810 800-772-9247 • praxair.com 850 Main St., Bridgeport 06604 338-7171 • peoples.com

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.

Ethan Allen Drive, Danbury 06811 743-8000 • ethanallen.com

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

2013 net revenue

Type of business s

$931.1 million $905.8 million

Premier, community-based, regional bank in the Northeast offering commercial and retail banking services

$746.6 million $729.1 million

An Amercan furniture chain store

$542.6 million $508 mllion

Entertainment company that deals primarily with professional wrestling

This list is a sampling of the largest public companies serving the region. If you wish your company to be included in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. Note: Information collected from public proxy statements and financial reports. Some of the companies listed are headquarted in other areas with locations in the region. * Numbers collected from UBS U.S. Group AG NA Not available.

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SPECIAL REPORT

BANKING

Businesses large and small wait on Export-Import Bank reauthorization BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com

ince July 1, the U.S. Export-Import Bank, the country’s official export credit agency providing financing and insurance for global trade with U.S. companies, has been unable to take on new business. The stoppage came as a result of inaction by Congress, which adjourned for its August recess without reauthorizing the bank. This has had a damaging effect on businesses large and small that utilize the Ex-Im Bank. Over the bank’s more than 80-year history, it largely received bipartisan support until a growing chorus from conservative Republicans put a halt to bank’s reauthorization, claiming it serves as a form of corporate welfare, according to U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a Democrat and vocal proponent of the bank. “Jobs in Connecticut rely on the Ex-Im Bank, plain and simple. If it doesn’t get reauthorized, people in Connecticut will be out of work and I’m sick and tired of Tea Party Republicans playing games with the lives of people in my state,” Murphy said in a statement following a House of Representatives vote to reauthorize the bank passed in late October. “If we continue to delay, businesses in Connecticut will suffer. Like the manufacturer in New Britain who told me financing from the Ex-Im bank is ‘indispensable’ for his company to stay competitive in the global market. And a small solar company in Bethel was forced to lay off workers because it lacked financing the bank could have provided,” he said. Voicing support for letting authorization for the Ex-Im bank to lapse, Jim DeMint, a former South Carolina senator and current president of the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation, referred to the bank as a “monument to crony capitalism.” “This hoary relic of the Great Depression has been plagued with corruption and fraud. Its lending practices primarily benefit a handful of wealthy American mega-corporations and, far too often, unsavory interests abroad,” DeMint wrote in the weeks after the bank’s renewal lapsed. In 2014, the Ex-Im Bank insured or financed $79 million across 10 Fairfield

The Export-Import Bank, the country’s export credit agency, has been sitting in legislative limbo since July 1 as Congress continues to debate the merits of the bank - largely along partisan lines.

County-based companies for a total of $50 million in export value. Since 2007, total exports from Fairfield County-based businesses financed through the bank amount to more than $1 billion. Statewide since 2007, 114 Connecticut exporters have received support from the bank totaling more than $4 billion in export value, nearly half of which was generated by 27 Connecticut aviation and aerospace companies, according to a report released by Murphy’s office detailing the importance of the bank to the state’s aerospace corridor. The impact of the lapse has also been felt downstate in Fairfield County, where members of The Business Council of Fairfield County have benefited from the bank and its ability to allow them to compete on a global stage, said Joe McGee, vice president of public policy and program for the business council. “Our members use Ex-Im Bank; it has been a very valuable tool. It allows us to sell competitively overseas and offset the fluctuations in the value of currency, which can have a huge impact on pricing,” he said. “We just don’t understand the desire of certain

elements of the Congress to eliminate it. The idea it is corporate welfare escapes us.” It is not only small and midsize businesses calling for the reactivation of the bank; Fairfield-based General Electric has been a major supporter. “If you told me a decade ago this would ever be something our country would eliminate, I would have said you’re crazy,” GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt said at a meeting of The Economic Club in Washington D.C. on June 17. “In 27 countries, including South Africa, India and Mexico, you are required to have Ex-Im financing just to bid on a large infrastructure project,” he said. “And in a world of competing countries, and competing credit agencies, we’re supposed to believe shutting ours down is a good idea? Why, then, is ours the only government on Earth — the only government on Earth — even considering such a move?” GE made waves on the Ex-Im issue when it announced in September GE Power & Water would stop manufacturing gas engines in Waukesha, Wisconsin and open a new facility to build engines in Canada, citing the lapse in the Ex-Im bank’s renewal and access

to Canada’s export credit agency. “GE is currently bidding on $11 billion of projects that require export financing. While more than 60 other countries have export credit agencies that support domestic manufacturing for export, the U.S. does not,” GE’s statement read. “GE will build its new facility in Canada in order to access additional support from the country’s export credit agency, Export Development Canada.” McGee said he and business council members are hopeful the Senate will take similar action as the House and renew the banks charter. “There seems to be a sense of urgency that has developed around this,” he said. “We do think there is movement here.” Murphy called renewing the bank a “nobrainer,” but whether or not the path ahead for the bank will be so simple is unclear. While the House passed a standalone bill to renew the bank, Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has opposed bringing the bill to the Senate floor; however, there may be future opportunities to pass the legislation as part of a highway bill currently under debate in Congress, according to published reports.

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&T Bank Corp., based in Buffalo, New York with a commercial office in Norwalk, said talks were continuing toward its merger with New Jersey-based Hudson City Bancorp, which maintains nine branches and nine ATMs in Fairfield County. M&T said it expects the deal to be complete “on or around Nov. 1.” The Federal Reserve Bank gave regulatory approval to the merger Sept. 30. M&T reported all of Hudson City’s branches will continue to operate under the Hudson City name as a division of M&T Bank until they are converted to M&T’s network, which is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2016. “(This Sunday) we expect to complete the merger with Hudson City,” an M&T spokesperson told the FCBJ. “Customers will receive additional information after the merger has been finalized.” The M&T Norwalk office has 25 employees focused on small-business, middle-market and commercial real estate lending. The Hudson City and M&T ATMs will immediately become “reciprocal” when the deal is final, meaning Hudson City customers

who find themselves in Westchester County or in New York City and want to use an M&T Bank ATM machine to get cash would not face any fee. The same will be true of M&T customers who want to use a Hudson City ATM. “At M&T, we are deeply committed to the success of the customers and communities we serve and we look forward to the opportunity to bring that strong commitment to Hudson City’s markets,” said Robert G. Wilmers, M&T chairman and CEO. “M&T also brings a wider array of banking solutions and services. As a thrift, Hudson City focused primarily on deposits and mortgages. M&T will create a comprehensive banking franchise that provides a full range of checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, home equity and other lending options, investment and insurance services, small business and commercial banking services as well as our renowned wealth management and corporate trust solutions through Wilmington Trust.” M&T’s principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware and Washington, D.C. Trust-related services are provided by M&T’s Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank.

TD takes the crown in survey

ew Jersey-based TD Bank, with 17 branches in Fairfield County, was ranked as the best small-business bank in the Northeast in the recently released 2015 J.D. Power “Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study.” The survey reflected data from some 9,000 small-business owners or financial decision makers nationally who use business banking services. The study was conducted from June through August 2015 and found, among other data, that women like their banking experience more than men. This is the second time TD Bank has taken the top small-banking satisfaction spot in its headquarters region following a win in 2013, the bank reported. Women who own small businesses in the U.S. are overall more satisfied than their male counterparts with their banking experience, according to the survey. The study, now in its 10th year, measured small-business customer satisfaction by examining product offerings; account manager; facility; account information; problem resolution; credit services; fees and channel activities. TD Bank’s overall small-business customer satisfaction score for the Northeast

was 796 on a scale of 1,000, an increase of 25 points compared with last year. The bank termed the jump “significant” and said it represented the winning difference. Chase was No. 2 regionally with a survey score of 770, followed by Wells Fargo at 751; Citibank at 749; PNC Bank at 747; Citizens Bank at 736; Capital One at 734 and Bank of America at 724. Chase took the No. 1 spot nationally with a score of 780. The survey ranked banks on categories such as products, account management, fees, locations and credit services. It said TD Bank “performs particularly well in product offerings, facility, fees, account information and channel activities.” Channel activities include ATM, mobile and phone. The survey analyzed customers’ perceptions of their bank’s ability to meet their expectations and highlighted banks that perform well in managing relationships with their customers and why. It also was designed to provide bankers with a series of measurable and actionable performance indicators to help increase customer satisfaction, TD Bank said. — Bill Fallon

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Everything Old is New Again It may be cliché, but at Curtain Call, with the re-opening of The Dressing Room Theatre on Oct.29, a nearly 150-year-old barn will seem new with the recently completed renovations. “Blithe Spirit” marks the second show in our 25th anniversary season and the first in the newly finished space. The original building has had a facelift, while the additional space includes much larger and fully accessible patron restrooms, Perfectly suited for Halloween season, “Blithe Spirit” is the charming comedy of what happens when the ghost of Charles Condomine’s first wife, Elvira, comes “home” to live with Charles and his new wife, Ruth. Following “Blithe Spirit” in The Kweskin Theatre is the area premiere of the new musical, “Bonnie & Clyde.” America’s most notorious lovers and bank robbers take the country by storm in this sexy and compelling adventure. At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and the Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless and alluring, the TONY-nominated “Bonnie & Clyde” from Frank Wildhorn (“Jekyll & Hyde,” “Civil War,” and “Dracula”) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country. Also playing in November will be a free-staged reading of a new play, “The Independents,” Monday, Nov. 16, and the return of Stamford’s favorite funnyman, Michael “Motts” Pellaza, Nov. 17 and 28. The New Year kicks off with another wonderful comedy that includes “Calendar Girls,” followed by “Barefoot in the Park,” “Company,” “The Hostage,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “The Sisters Rosenweig” and “City of Angels.” Curtain Call is the nonprofit theater company in residence at Sterling Farms, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford, providing year-round live productions as well as theater arts educational workshops for youth and adults. Curtain Call has been voted Fairfield County’s Best Local Theater Group 20052014 and received The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Culture and Tourism in 2011. Information is available at curtaincallinc.com or by calling 203-329-8207. Lou Ursone, executive director Curtain Call Inc. Member, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

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Annual Open Studios Weekend at American Fabrics Arts Now in its ninth year, the American Fabrics Arts Building (AFA) hosts its open studios weekend showcasing more than 30 artists in their studios where the creative process happens, Nov. 14-15. Held in a renovated factory building where linen and lace were once manufactured, the event has become a destination for collectors, interior designers and art lovers alike. AFA’s diverse artists are engaged in painting, printmaking, sculpture, quilting, jewelry, photography, ceramics, textiles, design, mixed media and more. Music and participatory performances will be happening as well: fun for the whole family. Many artists will be offering affordable art for sale: Denyse Schmidt Quilts, Jocelyn Braxton Armstrong Ceramics, Janet Slom and Ulla Surland will be holding their annual studio sales. In an effort to give back to the community, for the second year, AFA’s Open Studio weekend will support the Bridgeport Rescue Mission (BRM). The mission serves those in need, feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless and helps people conquer drug and alcohol addictions. AFA will be serving as a drop-off point for a Thanksgiving Stuff-A-Truck event, giving patrons the opportunity to donate food and coats for local families in need.

There will be food trucks from the Snappy Dawgs (Bridgeport) and Four Flours Bakery (New Haven) to serve Open Studio visitors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. There is plenty of free parking and the facilities have handicap access. American Fabrics Arts Building is at 1069 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. For more information, visit amfabarts.com.

Annual MONOTHON Party Nov. 14 The 17th annual MONOTHON fundraising party for the Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP), takes place Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Lillian August Flagship Store in Norwalk, 6-9 p.m. Area residents will have the opportunity to acquire original prints by established and emerging artists at competitive prices. The event includes both silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres and beverages donated by area purveyors of fine foods, and an open bar with the signature “MONOtini.” The party is open to the public; tickets are $50/person in advance and $60 at the door. The MONOTHON2015 live auction includes artwork by Benny Andrews, Robert Dente, Dan Welden, Caetano de Almeida, Jim Dine, Constance Old, Robert Andrew Parker, Beverly Semmes, Shelter Serra, Eve Stockton, Julio Valdez, Barbara Takenaga and Félix Vallotton. Additional offerings include art and architecture tours, a vacation home on Martha’s Vineyard, and a week of printmaking with staff master printer Christopher Shore in the Helen Frankenthaler Printmaking Cottage at CCP. The silent auction features works by artists who have participated in the MONOTHON2015 printing sessions at the Center as well as an assortment of unique gift

baskets featuring experiences, gift certificates and more! The CCP is a nonprofit dedicated to the art of the print: intaglio, lithography, monotype, silkscreen, woodblock printing, paper works, book arts and digital arts. The entire spectrum of printmaking arts is here to be explored through workshops, edition printing with master printers, exhibitions, community programs, and an artist-in-residence program. For more information, please visit contemprints.org.

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record BANKRUPTCIES 151 Milbank LLC, 248 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Chapter 11. Assets: $1 million to $10 million. Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million. Creditors: Becker Glynn Muﬄy Hosinskic, $200,000; Carmody Torrance Sandak Hennes, $100,000; Great Construction Inc., $53,785. Type of business: Limited liability company. Debtors’ attorney: Hinckley & Snyder LP. Case no. 5:15bk-51485. Filed Oct. 21. David X. Manners Company Inc., 64 Post Road, Westport. Chapter 11. Assets: $0 to $50,000. Liabilities: $100,000 to $500,000. Creditors: Joseph M. Mahon, $260,000; Bank of America, $83,000; Burke Meile & Golden LLP, $71,784. Type of business: Limited liability company. Debtors’ attorney: Law Offices of Ellery E. Plotkin LLC, Stamford. Case no. 5:15-bk-51490. Filed Oct. 22.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL Aiello Roofing, Brookfield, contractor for town of Brookfield. Strip and reroof a municipal building at 182 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $55,100. Filed Sept. 21. Arnow Construction, Stamford, contractor for LJ 18 Properties. Demolish an existing commercial space at 18 Locust Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Oct. 7. Arnow Construction, Stamford, contractor for NE Equities LLC. Demolish an existing commercial space at 26 Locust Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Oct. 7. Baldwin, Thomas, Bridgeport, contractor for Saint Andrews Church. Add an access ramp to a church at 425 Anton St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Oct. 16.

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Bayberry Remodelers Inc., West Haven, contractor for Benchmark/ Ridgefield Crossing. Renovate the existing spa to include a shower area in a commercial space at 640 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $26,620. Filed Oct. 14. Crowley, Steve, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate a slab on the property of an existing commercial space at 3425 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 14. Dalling Construction, Stratford, contractor for BLD Waterfront Upland Owner LLC. Tie back the bulkheads on an existing commercial space at 70 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $820,000. Filed Oct. 13. Diamond Inc., Waterbury, contractor for Peter DiNardo. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 347 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Oct. 13. Durkins, contractor for Congregational Church. Add temporary tents to the property of a church for a special event at 160 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Sept. 25. Horan Construction Corp., Mineola, N.Y., contractor for One Oak Street LLP. Construct a new sales building at 359 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $275,000. Filed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 19. Kuchma Corp., Bridgeport, contractor for 263 Golden Hill LLC. Add an access ramp to an existing commercial space at 265 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $43,850. Filed Oct. 15. LT Propco LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations to the second and third floors of an existing commercial space at 110 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4.5 million. Filed between Oct. 19 and Oct. 23. Maheri, Tony, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 652 Brooklawn Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $500. Filed Oct. 16. Myers, Jervis, Ansonia, contractor for GBAPP. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 25 Ford Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,800. Filed Oct. 14. Precision Construction Services LLC, contractor for Cornerstone Apartments Property O LLC. Demolish the existing signs and guardhouse on the property of a commercial space and construct a new sign at 1425 Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Oct. 19 and Oct. 23.

Quality Roofing Services Inc., West Haven, contractor for 88 Danbury Road LLC. Perform minor renovations to an existing commercial space at 88 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $137,535. Filed Oct. 6. Sabia, Salvatore J., contractor for the city of Stamford. Install a new suspended ceiling in an existing commercial space at 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $209,400. Filed between Oct. 19 and Oct. 23. Signature Construction Group of CT Inc., Stamford, contractor for Seaview House LLC. Alter the interior of a bathroom in an existing commercial space at 68 Seaview Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $225,000. Filed between Oct. 19 and Oct. 23. Thru-Way Shopping Center, Fort Lee, N.J., contractor for self. Expand an existing nail salon into an adjacent space and alter the interior at 1233-73 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 19. Umanzor, Rosalie, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 2367 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Oct. 16.

RESIDENTIAL

Able Construction, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence with five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, one fireplace, a finished attic and a finished basement at 60 Fairty Drive, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $665,000. Filed Oct. 5. Allegretta, Jennie A. and Andrew A. Allegretta, Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 244 N. Pine Creek, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 16. Aqua Pool & Patio Inc., East Windsor, contractor for Christopher A. Winalski. Add an in-ground swimming pool to an existing single-family residence at 2 Hidden Meadow Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed Oct. 5. ASJ Development LLC, New Canaan, contractor for David S. Havens and Cindy N. Havens. Extend the garage and renovate the master suite in an existing single-family residence at 129 Butler Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Oct. 1. Bond Bilt Garages Inc., contractor for Nancy J. Mctigue. Construct a detached garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 35 Rachelle Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Oct. 19 and Oct. 23.

17950 Lake Estates Drive, Greenwich, contractor for self. Remodel the millwork, carpentry, appliances and trim in an existing single-family residence at 11 North Cross, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 19.

Bouton, Mary A., Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the existing kitchen, exterior door, living room and dining room in an existing single-family residence at 416 E. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $47,500. Filed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 19.

587 Connecticut Storage LLC, New York, N.Y., contractor for self. Construct a new superstructure at 587 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4.2 million. Filed Oct. 16.

BPC Green Builders LLC, Wilton, contractor for Robert J. Kyle Jr. Perform residential alterations to an existing single-family residence at 135 Old Kings Highway, Wilton. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed Oct. 19.

AAA Advantage Carting & Demolition, Stamford, contractor for Charles B. Griffis, et al. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 62 Bote Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 19.

Built Right, contractor for Norma Martin. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 37 Pond St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,600. Filed Oct. 14.

Abad, Jorge P., Stamford, contractor for self. Add to the second floor of an existing single-family residence at 24 Derwen St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed between Oct. 12 and Oct. 16. Abbey Tent, Fairfield, contractor for the city of Bridgeport. Add tents to municipal property at 500 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Oct. 14.

Built Right, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 71 Trumbull Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,400. Filed Oct. 14. Burr Roofing Siding & Windows, Stratford, contractor for Jennifer Lefebvre. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 2980 Burr St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $111,046. Filed Oct. 16. Burr Roofing Siding & Windows, Stratford, contractor for Carrie Veigas and Matthew Veigas. Replace the siding and windows in an existing single-family residence at 80 Spring Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $80,105. Filed Oct. 16.

Kincade, Brookfield, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 15 Stony Hill Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $8,900. Filed Sept. 18. Knight & Grabowski Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Carolina K & G LLC. Replace the basement windows in an existing twofamily residence at 27 Carolina Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Oct. 12 and Oct. 16. Knight & Grabowski Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for 85 Urban LLC. Convert an office to a new master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 85 Urban St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed between Oct. 12 and Oct. 16. Koellmer Development, Wilton, contractor for Brian C. Groves and Kathryn H. Groves. Perform residential alterations to an existing singlefamily residence at 232 Nod Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Oct. 9. Kreutzer Enterprises Inc., contractor for Saleh. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 21 Old Turnpike, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $9,100. Filed Sept. 29. L H Hunt LLC, Stratford, contractor for Maria Cuasa and Thomas M. Bouvier. Perform residential alterations to an existing single-family residence at 69 Crosswicks Ridge Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Oct. 9. Letourneau Builders LLC, Danbury, contractor for Dany Letourneau. Construct a new single-family residence at 194 Silver Spring Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $620,190. Filed Oct. 9. Lopes, Brookfield, contractor for self. Construct a new home at 1 N. Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $210,000. Filed Sept. 30. Lopez, Juan, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 770 Grand St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $750. Filed Oct. 14.

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M & M Constructions LLC, Wilton, contractor for Scott Schwartz. Perform minor renovations to an existing residential building at 37 Mayapple Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Oct. 6. Mackimm, Aimee, New Canaan, contractor for self. Replace two windows and build a staircase for decks at an existing single-family residence at 32 Oak Grove Place, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Oct. 2. Midland Contracting Group LLC, contractor for Nine Twenty Seven Group LLC. Add a detached garage to an existing single-family residence at 172 John St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Oct. 16.

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LAW FIRM SPONSORS TOY DRIVE Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC, a law firm with offices in New Haven and Fairfield counties, sponsored the annual Walter Camp Day at the Bowl for the seventh consecutive year to support the Walter Camp Foundation, an organization founded to

perpetuate the ideals of camp, and the Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary Toy Closets Program, a program to provide new, age-appropriate, educational toys to pediatric patients at the Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital.

VITA HEALTH & WELLNESS RECEIVES AWARD Stamford’s Vita Health & Wellness District received an Action Award from the County Heath Rankings & Roadmaps program, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program. Stamford is one of 20 communities nationwide receiving this recognition in 2015. The award is designed “to strengthen the capacity of communities to improve health, representing a collaboration between

the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.” Stamford’s Vita Health & Wellness District, a partnership of Charter Oak Communications (COC), Stamford Hospital and the City of Stamford, was selected because of demonstrated efforts to improve the health of COC residents and the overall community.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING MANSION HOSTS EXPLORATION OF IRISH DOMESTIC SERVICE

OPERATION FUEL PREPARES FOR WINTER PUGLISI NAMED TOP DOCTOR Jeffrey S. Puglisi, a founding partner of Greenwich-based Glenville Medical Concierge Care, has been named one of Concierge Medicine Today’s annual “Top Doctors in Concierge Medicine” for 2016, a distinction held by fewer than 1 percent of physi-

cians nationally each year. Puglisi is one of 21 physicians nationwide to earn the honor this year, based on factors including health care delivery innovation, clinical experience, patient ratings, charitable efforts, medical influence and community education.

QUINNIPIAC PROFESSOR CO-WRITES BOOK Hilary Haldane of Fairfield, associate professor and director of anthropology at Quinnipiac University served as a co-editor and contributing writer for “Applying Anthropology to GenderBased Violence: Global Responses, Local Practices.” The book addresses the gaps in theory,

methods and practices that are currently used to engage the problem of gender-based violence. She holds a master’s and doctorate in anthropology from the University of California at Santa Barbara and her bachelor’s from San Diego State University.

COMMONFUND APPOINTS ANSON

The publication Puck from May 1883. Photograph courtesy prints and photographs division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Wilton-based Commonfund, an investment manager for endowments, foundations and the public sector, appointed Mark Anson as chief investment officer. Anson will serve on the firm’s operating committee and will be the chairman of the invest-

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is featuring a discussion led by Neil Hogan, author and historian, titled “Irish Women and Domestic Servitude in Connecticut,” Wed., Nov. 18, 11 a.m.,

ment policy and asset allocation committees. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and economics from St. Olaf College, two post-graduate degrees in finance from Columbia University and a J.D. from Northwestern.

295 West Ave., Norwalk. Hogan will explore the history of Irish women as domestic servants in Connecticut and the wealthy families they served, from the 1650s to the late 20th century.

Hartford-based Operation Fuel, a nonprofit providing emergency energy assistance to lowerincome people, partnered with Eversource, United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas to host its annual energy assistance conference. More than 280 people attended the second annual Social Agency Energy Assistance Conference in October, bringing together staff from Operation Fuel, utility companies, state agencies and local fuel banks to focus on the home energy crisis. Operation Fuel and its fuel banks will begin taking applications for the winter energy assistance program Mon., Nov. 30. Donations can be sent to Operation Fuel, 75 Charter Oak Ave., Suite 2-240, Hartford.

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FOSSIL LAKE’S FOSSILS FIND THE BRUCE

ABILITY BEYOND APPOINTS FARLEY

Mark Farley

Fossil fish Priscacara Serrata. Photograph courtesy the Bruce Museum.

Greenwich’s Bruce Museum is featuring a new exhibition titled, “Secrets of Fossil Lake,” a fossil collection of small horses, giant crocodilians and ancient stingrays, on view Nov. 21 through April 17, 2016, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich. The exhibition will provide an overview of the aquatic ecosystem within the present-day Wyoming Fossil

Lake formation and the terrestrial ecosystem along its shores. Visitors to the exhibition will see fossils from aquatic animals that lived in the lake itself, terrestrial animals that fossilized when chance events washed them into the waters and the leaves, fruits and branches of the forests that grew alongside. For more information, call 203-413-6735.

Bethel-based Ability Beyond, a nonprofit providing services and programs to individuals with disabilities in Connecticut and Westchester County, appointed Mark Farley as chief human resources officer. Farley’s responsibilities include “providing leadership in developing and executing human resources strategies in support of the business plan and strategic direction of the organization.” Farley previously served as the interim chief human resources officer at Arcadia University. He holds a master’s degree in human resources management from Wilmington University and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

URC ELECTS SCIARRETTA The city of Stamford’s Urban Redevelopment Commission (URC), an organization that pursues commercial development projects, has elected Peter Sciarretta as chairman of the board. Sciarretta, CEO of Greenwichbased Hemingway Construction, has grown the company into a high-end residential construction company, managing the plan, design and development of residential homes in Fairfield, Westchester and Palm Beach counties. A resident of Stamford, Sciarretta has been a standing member of the Home Builders Association of Connecticut for more than 25

NOV. 10

Fairfield University basketball is presenting Len Elmore, Jackie MacMullen and Bob Wolff – sports commentators – with the third annual “Stages Lifetime Achievement Award: Leader of the Herd,” 6-9 p.m. at the Manhattan Club at Rosie O’Grady’s, 800 Seventh Ave., New York. For tickets and sponsorship, contact Zach Dayton at zdayton@fairfield.edu.

years. Since 2013, he has served on the city of Stamford’s URC, on the budget, personnel and development committees and now as chairman of the board.

CORSET FACTORY GOES GREEN

Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more information, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

NOV. 12

From left: Jeff Demers, owner, New England Compost; Katrina Kazda, director of programs, Sustainable America; and Tilly Hatcher, project manager, Spinnaker Real Estate Partners.

Norwalk-based The Corset Factory, a mixed-use complex in South Norwalk, is supporting the environment through participation in a new food scrap-composting program. Spinnaker Real Estate Partners, in collaboration with Sustainable America and New England Compost, is providing each tenant with a kitchen collection

The Seventh Annual Bridgeport Art Trail (BAT), a celebration, including open studios and galleries providing activities with workshops, studio sales, gallery tours, performance space concerts and hands-on learning experiences featured on the schedule Nov. 12-15. Artists, photographers, designers, musicians, dancers, deejays, filmmakers, actors and poets partake in a weekend of events that celebrate local inspiration. New this year in-

bin designed for food scraps. The compost will be used for agricultural and landscaping purposes throughout the region. More than 80 kitchen collection bins will be distributed to Corset Factory tenants, along with boxes of compostable bags and information sheets about the program and the benefits of composting.

MEDIAASSOCIATES EXPANDS SERVICES cludes a BAT shuttle bus service connecting all artists’ studio spaces. The BAT is being organized and produced by City Lights, a nonprofit arts organization in downtown Bridgeport providing free exhibitions and outreach programs. For more information about the event, including specific locations, contact Suzanne Kachmar at clgallerybpt@gmail.com.

SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Darien Library are presenting a complimentary smallbusiness workshop, titled “Hiring Full-Timers, PartTimers & Contractors,” 6-8 p.m., Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 203-831-0065.

NOV. 11

BRIDGEPORT’S SEVENTH ANNUAL ART TRAIL

An example of one of the art pieces featured at BAT.

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Sandy Hook-based Mediaassociates, a media planning, buying and optimization agency, is expanding its advertising campaign analytics services. This expansion includes the hiring of Karl Lendenmann, former principal of marketing and research for KPMG, as director of

analytics, and forging the first ad agency partnership with Domo, a marketing data software company. Lendenmann is a former professor of marketing analytics at University of California and has more than 27 years experience in cross-media-platform analysis.

SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Greenwich Library present a complimentary SCORE case study series workshop, titled “Running a Restaurant,” 6-8 p.m., Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 203-831-0065. Senior Planning Services is hosting “Medicaid Guidance,” a complimentary seminar about the Medicaid process, 6-7 p.m., Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehab, 118 Jefferson St., Fairfield. To RSVP, call Eliza Augustin at 203-372-4501.

NOV. 12 & 23 Connecticut Department of Labor employees in the Bridgeport American Job Center are featuring “Advanced Resume,” a workshop teaching the impact of technology and social media on today’s resume, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 2 Lafayette Square, Bridgeport. To register, call 203-455-2700.

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FACTS ML Builders LLC, New Canaan, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence with five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, one fireplace, an unfinished attic, a finished basement, an open and covered patio and a three-bay garage at 140 Orchard Drive, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $685,000. Filed Oct. 15. NeJame & Sons, Danbury, contractor for Kelley. Add an in-ground swimming pool to an existing single-family residence at 9 Hidden Brook Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 25. Nelson Roofing & Siding Inc., contractor for Walberg. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 69 Obtuse Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Sept. 25. New Canaan Building & Remodeling, New Canaan, contractor for Robert K. Stafford and Gale G. Stafford. Remodel the master bathroom and closet in an existing single-family residence at 32 Fitch Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $48,150. Filed Oct. 13. Oak Street Design & Construction, Newtown, contractor for Steven Guy and Rachel Guy. Remodel the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 136 Ivy Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $19,500. Filed Oct. 7. O’Donnell, James, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 250 Ellsworth St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Oct. 15. Old Town Barns, Pawling, N.Y., contractor for Lori Connett and Eugene Connett. Repair the carport at an existing single-family residence at 89 Bayberry Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $26,000. Filed Oct. 6. Pasard, Christopher, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair the front porch and interiors of an existing single-family residence at 42-44 James St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed Oct. 13. Pazmino Associates, Stamford, contractor for Mitchell A. Hoffman. Construct a front porch on the property of an existing single-family residence at 34 Marshall Ridge Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Oct. 9. Pelham Homes LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for John Schmidt. Construct a new home with three bedrooms, a two-car attached garage, an unfinished attic and a partially finished basement at 347 Wilton Road West, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed Oct. 5. Pemental, Paul, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair a deck attached to an existing single-family residence at 125 Gilman St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $800. Filed Oct. 16.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Dumorne. Add windows to an existing singlefamily residence at 9 Sycamore Lane, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $7,645. Filed Sept. 28. Puskar, Emily H., Greenwich, contractor for self. Install a bar sink in an existing single-family residence at 23 Division St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 19. R J Baker Contracting Inc., Scarsdale, N.Y., contractor for MK Properties 2015 LLC. Perform an interior demolition of an existing single-family residence and replace the doors and windows at 11 Hurlington Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 19. RFK Development LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Correa M. Ingerman. Perform residential alterations to an existing single-family residence at 12 Bossy Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Oct. 19. Rick’s Main Roofing, Ltd., Norwalk, contractor for Tiger Wynn LLC. Replace the roof on an existing singlefamily residence at 36 Railroad Place, Westport. Estimated cost: $12,400. Filed Oct. 15. Riverside Design & Development Inc., Pound Ridge, N.Y., contractor for M&A 549 LLC. Construct a new singlefamily residence with six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, four fireplaces, an elevator, a finished attic, an unfinished basement, an open deck and an open patio at 549 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 5.

TR Building and Renovation LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Kathleen Collins. Construct a new single-family residence with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, an unfinished attic, a finished basement and a two-car garage at 144 Kimberly Place, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $840,000. Filed Oct. 13. Trinity Heating & Air Inc., Cheshire, contractor for Garan Donna Marie. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 5 Relay Court, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $28,860. Filed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 19. V & A Value Construction, Stamford, contractor for Geoffrey L. Pickard. Add to an existing singlefamily residence and perform a renovation of the kitchen, patio, garage and rooms at 320 Oenoke Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Oct. 15. Velez, Wilson, contractor for Judith R. Murray. Install generators in an existing single-family residence at 28 Easthill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed between Oct. 12 and Oct. 16. Vitiello, Nick G., contractor for Nicole M. Padula Rumball. Add an inground swimming pool to an existing single-family residence at 181 Morning Dew Circle, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Oct. 16. Vito, Chris De, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Repair and rebuild the shed on the property of an existing singlefamily residence at 12 S. Shore Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 5.

Russo, Paul, contractor for Salomon. Add a new bathroom and relocate a bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 11 Twin Rocks Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Jennifer Kraft. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 15 Magnolia Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $21,736. Filed Oct. 16.

Salem Ridge Construction Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Geri Brewster. Construct a new wood-frame deck with railings at 274 Old Sib Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $39,500. Filed Oct. 16.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 165 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,302. Filed Oct. 16.

Salerno Remodeling LLC, Oakville, contractor for Martin Witzke and Silvia Witzke. Perform residential alterations to an existing single-family residence at 257 Catalpa Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Etal Floyd Eva. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 25 Sachem Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $32,713. Filed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 19.

Scaminaci, Robert, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing singlefamily residence at 508 William St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 13. Schwartz, Scott, et al., Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations to an existing residential building at 37 Mayapple Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Vona, Nick, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 18 Elm St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 16. Wandzez, Trumbull, contractor for Joseph M. Criscuolo. Perform residential alterations to an existing singlefamily residence at 12 Wilton Acres, Wilton. Estimated cost: $156,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Petruzzellli, Walker, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a deck to an existing single-family residence at 77 Park Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed Oct. 16.

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FIGURES Wernert, Bruce, Greenwich, contractor for William T. Kallop, et al. Renovate the kitchen, family room, master bedroom and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 414 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $212,000. Filed between Oct. 1 and Oct. 19. Window King LLC, Bronx, N.Y., contractor for Meng Xu, et al. Install windows and doors in an existing single-family residence at 71 Dora St., Unit 71-C, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,040. Filed between Oct. 12 and Oct. 16.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT 3000 Madison Avenue Condominium Association Inc., et al., Westport. Filed by Vera Skene, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thornberry & Associates LLC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they permitted snow and ice to remain on their sidewalk. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, costs, attorney’s fees and such other relief as the court deems necessary or proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052954-S. Filed Oct. 20. Accushares Holdings LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Forrest Gilman, Closter, N.J. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ethan Levin-Epstein, Garrison, et al., New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendants alleging that he signed a noncompete with them, which stated that he could not compete unless he was reduced in his duties and responsibilities. The plaintiff allegedly sent in a letter of resignation and the defendants’ CEO allegedly reduced his duties by placing him on a leave of absence before he left the company. The plaintiff alleges that the noncompete clause is overly broad and unenforceable and claims declaratory relief, an injunction barring the enforcement of the clause and such other equitable relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052933-S. Filed Oct. 19.

Allstate Insurance Co., Rocky Hill. Filed by Antonio L. Point, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thomas M. Yuditski, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he was struck by an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052928-S. Filed Oct. 19. Bishop Rinks LLC, et al., Shelton. Filed by Cruz Lynch, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they permitted snow and ice to remain on their walkway. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053012-S. Filed Oct. 21. Car City of Danbury LLC, Danbury. Filed by Bargain News LLC, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sugarman & Sugarman, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for advertising services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $4,541 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, post-judgment interest and such other relief as may be deemed appropriate by the court. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052995-S. Filed Oct. 21. Caribbean Clear of Wilton Inc., et al., Wilton. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $10,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorneys’ fees, costs and such other relief as the court shall deem just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053042-S. Filed Oct. 23.

Hartford Fire Insurance, Hartford. Filed by Melissa Santa, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Antignani & Maresca PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist while on a bus and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of the insurance company, which insured the bus she was on when she was hit. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052946-S. Filed Oct. 20. Kimber Realty LLC, et al., Shelton. Filed by D. Thompson, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Lawrence J. Merly, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, double damages and any other relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053027-S. Filed Oct. 22. Leonce Consign & Antiques, et al., Westport. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a business credit line note and a promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $24,808 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other relief as the court shall deem just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053000-S. Filed Oct. 21. Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Patricia M. Lopez-Hayward, Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052905-S. Filed Oct. 19.

FACTS Metropolitan Group Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Warwick, R.I. Filed by Ginger Spinks, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052993-S. Filed Oct. 21. Navient Solutions Inc., Hartford. Filed by Nathan C. Nasser, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiff had co-signed a student loan through the defendant’s successor, Sallie Mae. The defendant allegedly failed to provide the plaintiff with a release from his position as co-signer, in breach of contract, causing damages. The plaintiff claims a release from his position as co-signer, monetary damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053036-S. Filed Oct. 23. Price Rite of Bridgeport, Hartford. Filed by Josie Lesperance, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Esquire, Ganim Legal PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on cooking oil on a premise owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to provide warning signs and failed to cordon off the hazardous area. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053040-S. Filed Oct. 23. Star Distributors Inc., Milford. Filed by 890 Iranistan LLC, Oxford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Silver & Silver LLP, New Britain. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant alleging that it is the sole distributor of certain brands of beers in the city of Bridgeport and is required to sell to the plaintiff. The defendant has required the plaintiff to send cash before the defendant delivered the goods, causing the plaintiff to run out of product and be unable to obtain additional product from other sources. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, legal interest, costs, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, injunctive relief and a temporary injunction requiring the defendant to make deliveries on cash. Case no. FBT-cv15-6052930-S. Filed Oct. 19.

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CT. Gardens Inc., et al., North Haven. Filed by Renee Fahan, Ocean, N.J. Plaintiff’s attorney: David F. Bennet, Law Offices of David F. Bennet, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she had her hand crushed in the door of the ladies room in a facility owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they permitted the door to remain in a defective condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018292-S. Filed Oct. 19.

Prime Construction Inc., Derby. Filed by Telecheck Services Inc., Sugar Land, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ignal, Napilitano & Shapiro PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a check that bounced. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $5,630 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6026650-S. Filed Oct. 20.

Castleton Commodities Management Services LLC, Stamford. Filed by Marianne E. Barr, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Gregory J. Williams LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this Family Medical Leave Act suit against the defendant alleging that it terminated her for having a child, causing damages. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, liquidated damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01525-JCH. Filed Oct. 21.

Hugo Key & Sons Inc., et al., Norwalk. Filed by A&J Construction, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Law office of Steven R. Kolodziej LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for construction services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $222,119 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, attorneys’ fees, costs and such other relief as the court shall deem just and equitable. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018330-S. Filed Oct. 21.

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC, Quincy, Mass. Filed by Kemara Nuon, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bradley Law Group LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he broke his tooth while chewing meat purchased from the defendant. This dangerous product was allegedly sold due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to inspect their meat products to see if they still had bone in them. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-cv15-6026683-S. Filed Oct. 22.

Lowe’s Home Centers LLC, et al., Hartford. Filed by Ruben Ordonez, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they permitted snow and ice to remain on their sidewalk. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018345-S. Filed Oct. 23.

Toliver Enterprises LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Community Economic Development Fund 1 LLC, Meriden. Plaintiff’s attorney: Murtha, Cullina LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a commercial term note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $50,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, an order of post-judgment interests, court costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem equitable and necessary. Case no. FST-cv15-6026675-S. Filed Oct. 21.

Old Navy LLC, et al., Hartford. Filed by Barbara Paris, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she tripped on metal brackets on a floor owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they permitted raised metal brackets to remain on their walkway. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018301-S. Filed Oct. 19.

W & MG Painting LLC, Hartford. Filed by The Phoenix Insurance Co., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ignal, Napilitano & Shapiro PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for workers’ compensation insurance provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $32,881 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6026680-S. Filed Oct. 22.

Great Lakes Boat Top LLC, Venore, Tenn. Filed by Commercial Sewing Inc., Torrington. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cantor Colburn LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it threatened the plaintiff with litigation related to a Tower Anti-Pooling System patent. The plaintiff alleges that it does not infringe on the defendant’s patent and that the patent is invalid. The plaintiff claims a declaration that it does not infringe on the patent and that it is invalid, an injunction barring further lawsuits, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01538-JCH. Filed Oct. 23.

IPX Tech Solutions Inc., Fountain Hills, Ariz. Filed by Mafcote Inc., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Meiser Seelig & Fein LLP, New York, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to install and integrate network and server infrastructure for money paid to them by the plaintiff, causing damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages of at least $300,000, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01514-RNC. Filed Oct. 19. Monsanto Co., et al., St. Louis, Mo. Filed by the city of Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this asbestos suit against the defendants alleging that they knew the asbestos chemicals that they used in building renovations were toxic, yet continued to renovate buildings with the toxic material without warning the public. As a result, the plaintiff’s school has allegedly been contaminated, forcing it to close the school. The plaintiff claims costs, punitive damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01544-RNC. Filed Oct. 23.

New England Personnel of Hartford LLC, et al., Rocky Hill. Filed by Kareon Sierra, Seymour. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Peter Goselin, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair labor standards suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to pay overtime and failed to pay a commission to the plaintiff whom they employed. The plaintiff claims all wages owed, double damages, liquidated damages, attorney’s fees, costs, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01520-JAM. Filed Oct. 20. Priceline Group Inc., Miramar, Fla. Filed by Austin Chapman, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shepherd, Finkelman, Miller & Shah LLP, Chester. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it added a markup for air tickets purchased from Spirit Airways, yet not for other airlines. This markup added was allegedly in breach of the defendant’s “best-price guarantee.” The plaintiff claims restitution, a disgorgement of profits, actual damages, punitive damages, prejudgment interest, costs, attorney’s fees, disbursements and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01519-RNC. Filed Oct. 20.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO PROVIDE STUDENT HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT

The University of Connecticut intends to provide housing for 250 to 350 students matriculating or attending UConn’s Stamford campus. The campus is located at the corner of Broad Street and Washington Boulevard in downtown Stamford. To accomplish these plans, UConn seeks written expressions of interest from parties who either own or control property in close proximity to UConn Stamford, or who have the capability to develop housing on one of two parcels owned by the University. Conceptual proposals must: • Be consistent with the more detailed program description of the RFEI. • Provide for no less than 250 beds of student housing in a combination of unit layouts and sizes. • Rent in the range of $800 monthly per bed in today’s dollars for a 12-month term • Demonstrate a viable ﬁnancing structure. • Meet requirements for proximity to campus, student parking, accessibility for individuals with disabilities, and other terms.

Please refer to http://paes.uconn.edu/stamford.html for the full text of this Request for Expressions of Interest, including requirements, submission details, disclosures, and other important information. HARD COPIES AND ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 19, 2015 Any questions should be directed in writing to robert.corbett@uconn.edu

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FACTS DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Draper, Patricia A., Danbury. Appointed committee: John J. Bowser, Danbury. Property: 27 Rose Lane, Danbury. Amount: $69,393. Docket no. DBD-cv-14-6015571-S. Filed Oct. 21. Kunzmann, Rebecca P. and Brian W. Kunzmann, Ridgefield. Appointed committee: Tamera S. Fisher Byun, Ridgefield. Property: 57 Crest Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $265,100. Docket no. DBD-cv-12-6011156-S. Filed Oct. 23. Mims, Bruce L., et al., Brookfield. Appointed committee: Steven M. Olivo, Danbury. Property: 15 Comstock Trail, Unit 38, Brookfield. Amount: $160,000. Docket no. DBD-cv-146014632-S. Filed Oct. 14. Remick, Sandra, et al., Norwalk. Appointed committee: Nicholas W. Vitti Jr., Norwalk. Property: 55 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $233,494. Docket no. FST-cv-14-6020745-S. Filed Oct. 14. Sreckovic, Barbara, et al., Wilton. Appointed committee: Charles T. Busek, Wilton. Property: 28 Cider Mill Place, Wilton. Amount: $1.1 million. Docket no. FST-cv-09-6002383-S. Filed Oct. 13.

COMMERCIAL 1087 Federal Road LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Louis Sproviero and Celeste Sproviero, South Bridgewater. Property: 1087 Federal Road, Unit 7, Brookfield. Amount: $410,000. Filed Oct. 16. 14 Wildflower Trail LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Main Beach Holdings LLC, Stamford. Property: Lot 2, Map 3839, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 21. 169 Milbank Avenue Owners LLC, Greenwich. Seller: George D. Costaregni and Lillian B. Costaregni, Greenwich. Property: Lot 29, Map 264, Greenwich. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Oct. 16. 18 Parsonage Road LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Jerry W. Miller and Kimberly Z. Miller, Greenwich. Property: 18 Parsonage Road, Greenwich. Amount: $9.4 million. Filed Oct. 14. 2287 Barnum Avenue LLC, Stratford. Seller: Alchemy Development Associates LLC, Stratford. Property: Unit 2287 of Stratford Barnum Commons, Stratford. Amount: $92,000. Filed Oct. 23.

5 New Bridge Road LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Ann Marie Breitfeller and Florence Schmelzer, New York, N.Y. Property: 5 New Bridge Road, Brookfield. Amount: $110,000. Filed Oct. 8. Acorn Property Solutions LLC, Woodridge. Seller: Adam Bell and Kathryn Lauterbach-Bell, Killingworth. Property: 101 Adams St., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 13. All Jobs LLC, Shelton. Seller: Cani Real Estate Investment Group LLC, Trumbull. Property: Lots 14 and 15, Map 800, Stratford. Amount: $125,000. Filed Oct. 13.

House of Monty 17 Shore Acre Drive LLC, Darien. Seller: James H. Cofer and Leslie A. Burton, Greenwich. Property: 17 Shore Acre Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Oct. 13. JGD Properties LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Kathi H. Pawlak, Ansonia. Property: 335 Jelliff Mill Road, New Canaan. Amount: $460,000. Filed Oct. 1. Kidogo Kidani LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: MHJB LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 90 Grove St., Suite 212, Ridgefield. Amount: $179,500. Filed Oct. 7.

Brookfield Industrial Development Company LLC, Danbury. Seller: V & J Inc., Danbury. Property: Old Sherman Turnpike, Danbury. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 21.

Miller Partners 13 LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Harry D. Damberg, Regina D. Damberg and John H. Damberg, Darien. Property: Lots 22, 23, 27 and 32, Map 286, Greenwich. Amount: $710,000. Filed Oct. 21.

Cedar Court Senior Housing LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Cedar Court Housing LLC, Norwalk. Property: Plot 1, Map 7352, Norwalk. Amount: $8 million. Filed Oct. 15.

Ninemacs LLC, Wilton. Seller: Greenwich Business Associates LLC, Greenwich. Property: 99 Highfield Road, Wilton. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 19.

Cheung’s Realty LLC, Valley Stream, N.Y. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Manchester, N.H. Property: 139 Jackson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $85,000. Filed Oct. 14.

Pennymac Corp., Moorpark, Calif. Seller: Daniel A. Kinsbourne and Daniel Kinsbourne, Ridgefield. Property: 89 Bobby’s Court, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 15.

Church and William LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Amy Fishkow, Michael Fishkow and Harold Fishkow, Stamford. Property: William Street, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 20. CLT Sherwood LLC, Fairfield. Seller: George W. Scott Jr. and Christopher S. Scott, Greenwich. Property: 267 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Oct. 16. Connecticut Institute For Communities Inc., Danbury. Seller: YMCA Western Connecticut and Eastern Putnam County Inc., Brookfield. Property: 12 Boughton St., Danbury. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 22. Cooper Club LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Andrea H. Semernuk, Greenwich. Property: 13 Club Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 22. East Maple Properties LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Anthony Tomas Builders LLC, New Canaan. Property: 16 E. Maple St., New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 29. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 20 Homestead Lane, Unit 10, Brookfield. Amount: $10. Filed Sept. 23.

PJB Holdings LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Joseph J. Bianchini, Danbury. Property: 57 North St., Units 108 and 109, Danbury. Amount: $250,000. Filed Oct. 14. Stonecrest Acquisitions LLC, San Jose, Calif. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 1 Ironwood Drive, Danbury. Amount: $212,100. Filed Oct. 22. Stonegroove LLC, Greenwich. Seller: A. Andrew Levison, Greenwich. Property: 275 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 16. Tayberry LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Paul Van Beck and Doris Van Beck, Ridgefield. Property: Unit 2-J of Wisteria Gardens Town House, Ridgefield. Amount: $460,000. Filed Oct. 16. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Seller: Jeffrey Piering, Ravena, N.Y. Property: 20 Homestead Lane, Unit 10, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 23.

QUIT CLAIM 58 Split Level Road LLC, Ridgefield. Grantor: Blaine J. Langberg and Rachel N. Langberg, Ridgefield. Property: 58 Split Level Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 8.

3 Hekma LLC, Dover, Del. Seller: Evgeniy Ardemasov, Greenwich. Property: 3 Hekma Road, Greenwich. Amount: $13 million. Filed Oct. 15.

Four Dearfield LLC, Stamford. Seller: Steven Feldman, Greenwich. Property: 4 Dearfield Drive, Unit 6, Greenwich. Amount: $690,000. Filed Oct. 13.

Abrams-Rivera, Nancy and Carlos Abrams-Rivera Westport. Grantor: Carlos Abrams-Rivera and Nancy Abrams Rivera, Westport. Property: 39 Spicer Road, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 16.

46 CVL LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Timothy P. Pettee and Sheila P. Pettee, New Canaan. Property: 46 Clearview Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $4.3 million. Filed Oct. 1.

Harbor View Ventures LLC, Westport. Seller: Andrew M. Salamon, San Francisco, Calif. Property: 20 Cross St., Westport. Amount: $496,000. Filed Oct. 20.

Alper, Janice, Wilton. Grantor: Alvin Alper, Wilton. Property: Lot 3, Map 3969, Wilton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 23.

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FIGURES Ariano, Robert A., Danbury. Grantor: Robert A. Ariano, Danbury. Property: 0 Shepard Ave., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 19.

Conway, Michael J., Wilton. Grantor: Michael Conway, Wilton. Property: 14 Wakefield Road, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 14.

Gu, Bing and Ran Ke, Ridgefield. Grantor: Ran Ke, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel 1, Map 5077, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 13.

Ariano, Robert A., Danbury. Grantor: Robert A. Ariano, Danbury. Property: 2 Old Neversink Road, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 19.

Crystal, Judith S., Greenwich. Grantor: David Crystal II, Greenwich. Property: Unit 7 of Greenwich Terrace Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 15.

Haave, Dawn and Donald E. Curran III, New Canaan. Grantor: Dawn Haave, New Canaan. Property: Glen Drive, Map 6250, New Canaan. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 23.

Bakes, Kristina, Stamford. Grantor: Nick Bates, Stamford. Property: 3 Old Wagon Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 16.

Curreri, Susan, Joseph Curreri and Jonathan L. Curreri, Greenwich. Grantor: Joseph Curreri and Susan Curreri, Greenwich. Property: 139 North St., Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 19.

Hanson, Kerin O’Malley, New Canaan. Grantor: Mayling B. McCormick, New Canaan. Property: 233 Brushy Ridge Road, New Canaan. Amount: $4.5 million. Filed Oct. 1.

Baum, Joyce M., Ridgefield. Grantor: Peter Montanari, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel X, Map 9348, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 9. Benedicto, Marcelina and Ramon Benedicto, Brookfield. Grantor: Ramon Benedicto, Brookfield. Property: 6 Hearthstone Drive, Brookfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 25. Biesbroek, Susan R. and Susan Robin, Greenwich. Grantor: Susan Robin, Greenwich. Property: 50 Lafayette Place, Unit 4F, Greenwich. Amount: $412,500. Filed Oct. 19. Brahmbhatt, Suryakant L., Danbury. Grantor: Laxmikant N. Brahmbhatt, Edison, N.J. Property: 28 Homestead Ave., Unit 1, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 13. Bravi, Heather L., Wilton. Grantor: Scott A. Bravi and Heather L. Bravi, Wilton. Property: Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Map 2711, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 21. Burgess, Jeffrey C., Ridgefield. Grantor: Irene Clark Burgess, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 10, Map 2634, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 5. Cahill, Laura B., Danbury. Grantor: Laura B. Cahill, Danbury. Property: Lots 108 and 109, Morningside Park Addition, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 19. Cain, Mary, trustee, Westport. Grantor: Mary Cain, Westport. Property: 18 Bermuda Road, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 13. Callahan, Jill Gilbert, Greenwich. Grantor: James Callahan, Greenwich. Property: 3 Partridge Hollow Road, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 14. Cappetta, Nancy Jo. K. and John M. Capetta, San Diego, Calif. Grantor: John M. Cappetta, San Diego, Calif. Property: Lot 4, Map 7847, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 22. Carvalho Investments LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Helder R. Carvalho and Alice L. Carvalho, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Property: 33 Griffing Ave., Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 15. Coito, Sabrina Pires and Horacio F. Coito, Danbury. Grantor: Sabrina T. Pires, Danbury. Property: 1905 Revere Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 22.

Delany, Lucille R., Ridgefield. Grantor: Edward B. Delany, Ridgefield. Property: 70 Powder Horn Drive, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 19.

Hoversten, Erica Ng and Kerwin E. Hoversten, San Ramon, Calif. Grantor: Kerwin Hoversten and Erica Hoversten, San Ramon, Calif. Property: 3 Louis Allan Drive, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 19.

DeVita, Barbara and Carmine P. DeVita, Greenwich. Grantor: Carmine P. DeVita and Barbara DeVita, Greenwich. Property: 21 Annjim Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 23.

Invehue LLC, Miami, Fla. Grantor: Julio Estay and Gerta Estay, Miami, Fla. Property: Unit 25 of Old Greenwich Gables Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 19.

Duffy, Nancy A. and Sargent L. Aborn, Greenwich. Grantor: Nancy A. Duffy and Sargent A. Aborn, Greenwich. Property: 46 Wilshire Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 16.

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, New York, N.Y. Grantor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 27 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 4D, Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 14.

Elzi, Mergin, New Canaan. Grantor: Alyson Toombs, New Canaan. Property: 101 Comstock Hill Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 2.

Simon, Heidi Locke and Cameron Youngman, New Canaan. Grantor: Cameron Youngman and Heidi Locke Simon, New Canaan. Property: Lot 1, Map 7352, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 23.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Grantor: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 14 Hollis Drive, Brookfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 23. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 20 Byron St., Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 13. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 23 Essex Court, Unit 16G, Brookfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 23. Figueroa, Freddie G., Danbury. Grantor: Laura A. Figueroa, Danbury. Property: 6 Parkwood Terrace Drive, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 14. Friend, Jamie, Ridgefield. Grantor: Jamie Friend and Philip Friend, Ridgefield. Property: Map 4912, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 20. Gonzalez, Ana Ruth, Danbury. Grantor: Sigfrido Rivera, Danbury. Property: 3 Linron Drive, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 21. Greene, Gerald and Edward Greene, Bethel. Grantor: Edward Greene, Bluffton, S.C. Property: Parcel C, Map 933 and Whitewood Lane, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 13.

Smith, Marilyn A. and Allen S. Bomes, Westport. Grantor: Marilyn A. Smith, Westport. Property: 9 Bayberry Lane, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 16. SPUS7 Riverpark LLC, Norwalk. Grantor: Mlic Asset Holdings II LLC, Norwalk. Property: Plot A, Map 8799, Norwalk. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 16. Su & Rui LLC, Bridgeport. Grantor: city of Bridgeport. Property: 138 Clifford St., Bridgeport. Amount: $7,000. Filed Oct. 15. Taylor, Marian N. and Francis M. Taylor, Greenwich. Grantor: Francis M. Taylor, Greenwich. Property: Lot 7, Map 5632, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 13. Tenney, Katherine F. and David H. Tenney, Greenwich. Grantor: Frank J. Gilbride II, Greenwich. Property: 2 Oneida Drive, Unit B-1, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 15. The Elms At Ridgefield Association Inc., Ridgefield. Grantor: The Elms Development Company LLC, Ridgefield. Property: Common Elements of The Elms Main Street, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 22. Town of New Canaan, New Canaan. Grantor: Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, Bridgeport. Property: 146 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Sept. 30.

FACTS Tuccio, Edward John, Ridgefield. Grantor: Edward Tuccio, Ridgefield. Property: 43 11 Levels Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 1. Vick, Colleen M., Ridgefield. Grantor: Colleen M. Vick and Michael J. Vick, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 2, Map 8070, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 15. Volanakis, Jennifer and George A. Volanakis, New Canaan. Grantor: George A. Volanakis and Jennifer Volanakis, New Canaan. Property: 33 Canoe Hill Road, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed Sept. 22. Wibling, Seth E., Danbury. Grantor: Paul Wibling, Danbury. Property: 82 South St., Danbury. Amount: $72,500. Filed Oct. 15. Wierzgacz, Renata and Slawomir Wierzgacz, Fairfield. Grantor: Slawomir Wierzgacz and Renata Wierzgacz, Fairfield. Property: 50 Pansy Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 16.

FIGURES

Atkinson, Lauren, Brookfield. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 7 Locust Lane, Apt. 54, Brookfield. Amount: $158,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Dolan, Joy S. and Brian C. Dolan, Holmdel, N.J. Seller: David L. Grange and Kate E. Grange, Westport. Property: 3 Tamarac Road, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Oct. 20.

Awad, Goul-Gamal, Bayonne, N.J. Seller: Dennis Ougourlian and Patricia Ougourlian, Katonah, N.Y. Seller: 4 Olcott Way, Ridgefield. Amount: $280,000. Filed Oct. 14.

Donaghy, Marisa and Michael Donaghy, Greenwich. Seller: Maureen P. Camillo, Greenwich. Property: Orchard Street, Greenwich. Amount: $850,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Bajda, John, Stratford. Seller: Jeffrey P. Curley and Christine L. Curley, Stratford. Property: 245 Abram St., Stratford. Amount: $120,000. Filed Oct. 13.

Donald, Sonya Rolin, Greenwich. Seller: 19 Widgeon Way Partners LLC, Dartmouth, Mass. Property: Widgeon Way, Greenwich. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed Oct. 14.

Baltazar, Lovejoy, Bridgeport. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 360 Burritt Ave., Stratford. Amount: $104,799. Filed Oct. 19.

Dossantos, Betty, Miryam Dossantos and Joao Dossantos, Stratford. Seller: Philip G. Lisi, Stratford. Property: 156-158 Clover St., Stratford. Amount: $285,900. Filed Oct. 21.

Barba, Victoria Otero and Pieter Frederick Boom, Greenwich. Seller: John D. Stout and Jane C. Stout, Tampa, Fla. Property: 31 Owenoke Way, Greenwich. Amount: $3.7 million. Filed Oct. 15.

Wierzgacz, Renata, Slawomir Wierzgacz and Zofia Machowska, Fairfield. Grantor: Zofia Machowska, Slawomir Wierzgacz and Renata Wierzgacz, Fairfield. Property: 50 Pansy Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 16.

Dailey, Gloria M. and Patrick Dailey, Brookfield. Seller: Renovation Properties LLC, Brookfield. Property: 13 S. Mountain Road, Brookfield. Amount: $355,000. Filed Sept. 25.

Wyles, Margaret, Scotland, U.K. Grantor: John Wyles, Scotland, U.K. Property: Lots 206 and 207, Map 1042, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 16.

Darden, Rachel and Alexander Darden, Westport. Seller: Miguel A. Lopez Ben and Cynthia M. Seavey Lopez, Westport. Property: 1 Pier Way Landing, Westport. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Oct. 19.

RESIDENTIAL Aframe, Jessica A. and Derek Z. Aframe, Ridgefield. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 31 Overlook Drive, Ridgefield. Amount: $860,000. Filed Oct. 14. A�yei, Jonathan, Stratford. Seller: John A. Florek, Stratford. Property: 1700 Broadbridge Ave., Unit C28, Stratford. Amount: $115,800. Filed Oct. 13. Alabanese, Salvatore C., Greenwich. Seller: Gina Modica and James Meehan, Greenwich. Property: Unit 203 of Palmer Point Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $635,000. Filed Oct. 15. Alagna, Sondra Rose and Jose Antonio Machado Corte-Real, Oxford. Seller: Tony J. Pina and Antonio S. Pina, Newtown. Property: 20 Hop Brook Road, Brookfield. Amount: $305,000. Filed Sept. 25. Allocca, Antoinette, Stratford. Seller: Jason N. Wojnarowski, Stratford. Property: Unit 11 of Oronoque Village Condominium, Stratford. Amount: $297,000. Filed Oct. 13. Ambashtha, Nitesh and Trupti Awati, Greenwich. Seller: Kyle L. Young and Holly E. D. Young, Greenwich. Property: Lot 22, Map 2890, Greenwich. Amount: $990,000. Filed Oct. 20.

Davdi, Dharmista M., Markand H. Dave and Dhatri Dave, Mahopac, N.Y. Seller: Linda Neal, Ridgefield. Property: 2 Harvard Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $257,000. Filed Sept. 29. Davis, Delrita R. and Walter Davis III, Bridgeport. Seller: Radomir Blazic, Bridgeport. Property: 45 Dora Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $275,000. Filed Oct. 15. Dean, Ana L. and Mark C. Dean, Greenwich. Seller: Richard M. Kessler and Deborah C. Kessler, Greenwich. Property: Unit 29 of The Cheiftains, Greenwich. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Oct. 21. Deeds, Lisa H., Fairfield. Seller: Cynthia Kreutzberg, Stratford. Property: 335 Rosenbrook Drive, Stratford. Amount: $485,000. Filed Oct. 15. Dernandez, Gerardo Delon, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 29 Broad St., Danbury. Amount: $85,000. Filed Oct. 15. Dimm, Joanne, Ridgefield. Seller: Linda A. Restifo, Ridgefield. Property: 39 Soundview Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $660,000. Filed Oct. 9. DiPippa, Tara L. and Anthony F. DiPippa, Rosalyn Heights, N.Y. Seller: Eymard J. Chitty and Madhurya Chitty, Westport. Property: 216 Bayberry Lane, Westport. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Oct. 13.

Eraclio, Kimberly and Jeremy Barowsky, Greenwich. Seller: Alexander H. Gardiner and Courtney Elizabeth Quay, Greenwich. Property: Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Oct. 15. Erickson, Burd D. and Bevin P. Erickson, Westport. Seller: Gerard MacDonell, Westport. Property: Lot 11, Map 2675, Westport. Amount: $900,000. Filed Oct. 19. Escoad, Gary, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 70 Chambers Road, Danbury. Amount: $224,500. Filed Oct. 14. Etienne, Jacques E. and Carmelle Ferrus-Etienne, Brookfield. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A, Irvine, Calif. Property: Lot 51, Maps 8444A, 8444B and 8444C, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 21. Fareri, Julienne, Greenwich. Seller: Barbara A. Woods, Clifford C. Woods III, Sarah L. Woods and Richard P. Woods, Greenwich. Property: 4 Cove Ridge Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $4.1 million. Filed Oct. 23. Feldman, Sarah Allison and Christopher H. Black, Fairfield. Seller: Philip C. Tidbury and Sharon A. Tidbury, Ridgefield. Property: 80 Minuteman Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $922,500. Filed Oct. 5. Fey, Kristin M. and Brian P. Fey, Westport. Seller: John C. Paprotna, Westport. Property: 1 Quaker Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 13. Fleisher, Jennifer R. and Seth L. Fleisher, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Thomas W. Turkenkopf and Margaret E. Turkenkopf, Wimauna, Fla. Property: 5 Red Barn Lane, Brookfield. Amount: $447,000. Filed Oct. 5. Florian, Nancy and John Florian, Trumbull. Seller: Robert C. Snyder and Marlene C. Snyder, Rocky Hill. Property: 53 Victoria Lawn, Stratford. Amount: $507,500. Filed Oct. 21.

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FACTS Hopke, Debra J., Seaford, N.Y. Seller: Tyler Gore, Ridgefield. Property: 24 Sleepy Hollow Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $616,825. Filed Sept. 30.

Ballard, Oscar, et al. Creditor: Flagstar Bank FSB, Troy, Mich. Property: 280 Roosevelt Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 16.

Hulse, John, Danbury. Seller: Bank of America NA, Austin, Texas. Property: 15 Briar Ridge Road, Unit 75, Danbury. Amount: $90,000. Filed Oct. 20.

Baxter, Linda, et al. Creditor: Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Property: 95 Park Ave., Unit 27, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed Oct. 13.

Verboncoeur, Thomas, Brookfield. Seller: Samir M. Quereshi and Sobia M. Quereshi, Dublin, Calif. Property: 6 Appleby Farm Road, Brookfield. Amount: $685,000. Filed Oct. 2. Verrusio, Anthony, Stratford. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 86 Greenlawn Ave., Stratford. Amount: $100,001. Filed Oct. 13. Wang, Karen and Paul Yen Lee, Stamford. Seller: Nathan Suh and Susan D. Suh, Stamford. Property: 22 Hubbard Court, Stamford. Amount: $720,000. Filed Oct. 16. Wooters, Wendy Ann and Darren Stephen Wooters, Oakville, Canada. Seller: Kenneth P. Meagher and Bethilda A. Meagher, Ridgefield. Property: 261 Wilton Road West, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 14. Worley, Marcy and Gary Worley, Ridgefield. Seller: William J. Link, Ridgefield. Property: Stone Drive, Garage 6, Ridgefield. Amount: $3,500. Filed Oct. 2. Xu, Mei and Emmanuel Edwin Farber, New York, N.Y. Seller: Linda Greenwald, Ridgefield. Property: 21 Olcott Way, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 6. Zbell, Mary Joan, Trumbull. Seller: Side Street Realty LLC, Southington. Property: Unit 286A of Oronoque Village Condominium 5, Stratford. Amount: $247,000. Filed Oct. 20. Zheng, Jian and Hui Hui Zheng, Whitestone, N.Y. Seller: Cirmin Development LLC, Douglaston, N.Y. Property: 31 Oak Branch Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $324,900. Filed Oct. 14.

Bivona, Frances, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 23 Essex Court, Unit 16G, Brookfield. Delinquent common charges. Filed Sept. 23. Fleming, Matthew J., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Fort Worth, Texas. Property: 23 Manor Road, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 2. Gambardella, Craig J., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Fort Worth, Texas. Property: 65 Freeman Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 13. Lambert, Albert W., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 77 River Bend Road, Unit B, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 13. Macancela, Julio, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 20 Byron St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 13. Mejia, Laureano, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 71-73 Adams St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 15. Nims, Evelyn H., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 91 Aldine Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 15. Ruvolo III, Peter H., et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 14 Hollis Drive, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed Sept. 23.

JUDGMENTS

Zlatev, Marichelle, New York, N.Y. Seller: Bruce Sean Reshen, Fairfield. Property: 2167 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed Oct. 16.

Abrams, Loretta, Stratford. $14,681 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 2775 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. Filed Oct. 22.

FORECLOSURES

Ahrens, Denis P., Norwalk. $8,651 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 130 Fillow St., Unit 7, Norwalk. Filed Oct. 16.

60 Shelter Rock Associates LLC, et al. Creditor: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: Shelter Rock Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 21. Azima, Gislaine, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Coppell, Texas. Property: 2416 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 16.

Alcantara, Rogelio, Stratford. $3,949 in favor of Capital One Bank USA NA, Richmond, Va., by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 20 Bunnell Ave., Stratford. Filed Oct. 13. Amponsah, Atta, Danbury. $16,535 in favor of Municipal Credit Union, Bronx, N.Y., by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 136 Pembroke Road, Unit 11-100, Danbury. Filed Oct. 13.

FIGURES

Arpie, Joseph, Stratford. $1,491 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 380 Rockwell Ave., Stratford. Filed Oct. 22.

Critzman, Anthony, Ridgefield. $1,040 in favor of Western CT Medical Group, East Syracuse, N.Y., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 286 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield. Filed Oct. 15.

Vansickle, Alton D., Stamford. $4,275 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 1306 Hope St., Stamford. Filed Oct. 9.

Augustin, Ronald, Stratford. $19,690 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 145 Lincoln St., Stratford. Filed Oct. 22.

Crowe, William T., Danbury. $5,000 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Calistro & Airone LLC, Madison. Property: 37 Wintergreen Hill, Danbury. Filed Oct. 19.

Vezina, Raymond C., Stratford. $3,460 in favor of Capital One Bank USA NA, Richmond, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 330 Seabreeze Drive, Stratford. Filed Oct. 15.

Austin, Kerri, Ridgefield. $536 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 87 Grandview Drive, Ridgefield. Filed Oct. 19. Baltovich, Laura, Danbury. $15,149 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 19 Indian Ave., Danbury. Filed Oct. 22. Behunick, Dennis, Ridgefield. $571 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 51 Sky Top Road, Ridgefield. Filed Oct. 15. Borowski, Mariusz, Stratford. $2,370 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 235 Henry St., Unit 32F, Stratford. Filed Oct. 22. Cartun, Allan J., Greenwich. $22,624 in favor of American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates PC, Enfield. Property: 585 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Filed Oct. 13. Celestin, Augusma, Danbury. $3,824 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Calistro & Airone LLC, Madison. Property: 3 Osborne St., Danbury. Filed Oct. 19. Cevrone, Michele, Stratford. $4,281 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Del., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 303 Circle Drive, Stratford. Filed Oct. 22. Chiarello, Laurie A. and David Chiarello, Danbury. $1,109 in favor of Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc., Danbury, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 25 Bullet Hill Road, Danbury. Filed Oct. 13. Clevereau, Vilmon J., Stratford. $1,954 in favor of Capital One Bank USA NA, Richmond, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 145 Columbus Ave., Stratford. Filed Oct. 15. Connolly, Daniel T., Stamford. $2,228 in favor of Capital One Bank USA NA, Richmond, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 46 Wildwood Road, Stamford. Filed Oct. 9.

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Dacosta, Gerson, Danbury. $1,879 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Calistro & Airone LLC, Madison. Property: 35 Hickory St., Danbury. Filed Oct. 19. Meeson, Daniel W., Stratford. $2,031 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 191 Anson St., Stratford. Filed Oct. 15. Meeson, Daniel W., Stratford. $1,475 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 191 Anson St., Stratford. Filed Oct. 15. Michael Gannon and Associates LLC, Westport. $10,608 in favor of 468 Post Road East Corp., Westport, by Knott, Knott & Dunn, Stratford. Property: 5 Indian Hill Road, Westport. Filed Oct. 13. Milone, Angela M., Brookfield. $3,960 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 11 Tommys Lane, Brookfield. Filed Sept. 30. Mongillo, Melissa A., Stratford. $792 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 235 Ridge Road, Stratford. Filed Oct. 15. Sailer, Frederick W., Stratford. $10,969 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 955 Cutspring Road, Stratford. Filed Oct. 15. Sawala, Margaret, Westport. $8,297 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 11 Hales Road, Westport. Filed Oct. 22. Soares, Guy P., Stratford. $2,179 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 45 Twin Oaks Terrace, Stratford. Filed Oct. 16. Traphan, Bernard, Montgomery, Ala. $119,482 in favor of Florence Banks, Greenwich, by Welty Esposito & Wieler, New Haven. Property: 14 Silver Beech Road, Greenwich. Filed Oct. 14. Tucker, Linda, Brookfield. $1,328 in favor of New Milford Hospital, New Milford, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 35 Old Bridge Road, Brookfield. Filed Oct. 16.

Vezina, Raymond C., Stratford. $2,089 in favor of Capital One Bank USA NA, Richmond, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 330 Seabreeze Drive, Stratford. Filed Oct. 16. Weber, Bruce, Ridgefield. $1,044 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 21 Spring Valley, Ridgefield. Filed Oct. 15. Zaky, Samir, Brookfield. $154,000 in favor of The United States of America, by Deirdre M. Daly. Property: 1 High Ridge Road, Brookfield. Filed Oct. 22.

LEASES Kelly, Brian, by self. Landlord: 107 Eastlawn Street LLC, Morristown, N.J. Property: 107 Eastlawn St., Fairfield. Term: 10 years, commenced Sept. 18, 2015. Filed Oct. 16. Outfront Media LLC, by Craig Brinster. Landlord: Harold D. Keeler Jr., Millerton, N.Y. Property: Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury. Term: 15 years, commenced Jan. 1, 2015. Filed Oct. 19. Sikorska, Zofia and Anton Malensek, by Mary Beth Rapice. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 405A Granfield Ave., Building 1, Stratford. Term: 39 years, commenced Oct. 6, 2015. Filed Oct. 13. TLC East LLC, by William R. Mabry. Landlord: Danbury Apple LLC, Oradell, N.J. Property: undisclosed Danbury. Term: 5 years, commenced Oct. 1, 2015. Filed Oct. 19.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED A R R F Inc., 37 Danbury Road, Suite 203, Ridgefield. $34,093, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 13. Akerman, Olga and Ruben Akerman, 70 1/2 Northfield St., Greenwich. $20,716, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Blair, Kathymarie and John Blair, 129 Park St., New Canaan. $54,879, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 7.

Brown III, Randolph, 757 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. $39,252, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 22. Brown, Gary, 234 Longdean Road, Fairfield. $35,480, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 14. Buckley, Brett, 263 Milbank Ave., Apt. 4, Greenwich. $66,877, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 15. Chu, Wynatte, 12 Pond Road, Westport. $20,407, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 20. Cipillaro, Dina L., 333 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. $21,367, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Daniels, Tracy and Nahum Daniels, 555 Webbs Hill Road, Stamford. $237,052, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 14. Esposito, Verna, 112 E. Elm St., Greenwich. $3,520, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Evans, Laura M. and Matthew J. Evans, 59 Remington Road, Ridgefield. $2,321, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 5. Evans, Matthew, 59 Remington Road, Ridgefield. $12,374, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 5. Fisher, Diane L. and Richard B. Fisher, 46 Turkey Hill Road, Newtown. $15,513, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Glasser, Bonnie J., 311 Riversville Road, Greenwich. $43,752, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 19. Hermanovski, Norvel, 57 Silver Hill Road, Ridgefield. $41,237, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 5. Imbrogno, Vita L. and Michael J. Imbrogno, 1 Georgetown North, Greenwich. $39,786, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 19. Jacob, Kristine, 50 Church Street West, Apt. 2, Greenwich. $1,201, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Kleinman, Sarah and Ari Kleinman, 870 Mine Hill Road, Fairfield. $54,380, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 14. Ligos, Kathy A., 50 New St., Ridgefield. $10,214, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 5. Lorenzini, Richard P., 289 Ivy Hill Road, Ridgefield. $24,076, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 24. Lynne, Jennifer Beth and Jared D. Lynn, 4 Blacksmith Ridge Road, Ridgefield. $25,563, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 5. Moore, Cynthia, 54 Danbury Road, Unit 405, Ridgefield. $24,961, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 24.

FACTS Padilla, Maria R. and Saul A. Padilla, 131 Highline Trail, Stamford. $113,488, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 14.

Dougherty, Mary C. and Sean O. Dougherty, 36 Beechwood Lane, Ridgefield. $53,689, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 28.

Perless, Robert, 37 Langhorne Lane, Greenwich. $53,019, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 19.

Fritsche, Linda A., 120 Prospect St., Unit 51, Ridgefield. $83,839, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 24.

Prado, Luciano, 7 Padanaram Road, Apt. 192, Danbury. $64,481, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13.

Hulber, Kim-Marie and Mark Hulber, 79 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. $9,854, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 28.

Reinder, Linda, 280 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. $19,311, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Reiner, Linda, P.O. Box 302, Greenwich. $19,311, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Richard, Ednere C. and Brian P. Lamb, 21 Mackenzie Glen, Greenwich. $49,976, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 19. Rinaldi, Robert A., 277 S. Main St., Newtown. $51,361, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Saltus, Kenneth D., 3 Wilcox Lane, Westport. $1,992, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Schreiber, John, 4 Grove Lane, Greenwich. $109,401, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Stein, Michael B., P.O. Box 210, Greenwich. $33,150, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 19. Vizzo, Noel L., 89 Indian Field Road, Greenwich. $46,236, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 19. Waters, Edward J., 3124 Avalon Drive, New Canaan. $336,011, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 8. Way, Audrey, 28 Perry Drive, Apt. SE, Stamford. $26,975, additional taxes on qualified plans and a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 14. Witkin, Ralph M., P.O. Box 505, Greenwich. $28,725, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Bloom, Pearl and Richard Bloom, 78 Sinawoy Road, Greenwich. $123,984, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Bloom, Pearl, 78 Sinawoy Road, Greenwich. $123,984, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Bono, Deborah H. and Girome S. Bono, 15 Bluewater Hill, Westport. $601,367, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 20. Collins, Daniel C., 32 Middlebrook Lane, Ridgefield. $57,812, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 5.

Hungerford, M., 1741 Main St., Stratford. $32,459, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 19. Kipp, Erik I., 217 Bronson Road, Fairfield. $185,586, frivolous tax-return penalty and a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 14. Klinger, Alexandra, 55 W. Mountain Road, Ridgefield. $209,470, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 19. Landan, Edward C., 2625 Park Ave., Unit 2C, Bridgeport. $30,135, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 15. McFadden, Joseph P., 185 Topaz Place, Stratford. $35,077, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Minor, Adam Savino, 73 Governors Lane, Fairfield. $30,626, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 14. Play Time Pools Service Inc., P.O. Box 7539, Wilton. $22,228, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 6. Route 7 Mason Supply LLC, et al., 217 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. $4,105, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Sept. 24. Saltpeter, Michael, 2 Sherman Ave., Greenwich. $85,417, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13. Sturges, Brenda, P.O. Box 121, Brookfield. $5,509, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 5. Teeking, Moira M. and Dennis B. Teeking, 74 Riverford Road, Brookfield. $35,355, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Sept. 25. Walker, Timothy G., 16 Moran Ave., Danbury. $5,945, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 19. Wallman, David M., 47 Lafayette Place, Apt. 1F, Greenwich. $296,641, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 13.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED 51 Harrison Avenue LLC, et al., New Canaan. Filed by Wolcott Concrete Construction LLC, Wolcott, by Fatima Dias. Property: 51 Harrison Ave., New Canaan. Amount: $45,000. Filed Sept. 28.

Colonial Gardens Condo Association, Stamford. Filed by M & S Design & Renovations LLC, Stamford, by William DeJange. Property: 2475 Summer St., Apt. 2-I, Stamford. Amount: $35,571. Filed Oct. 9. Colonial Gardens Condo Association, Stamford. Filed by M & S Design & Renovations LLC, Stamford, by Mario & Danielle Pimpinella. Property: 2475 Summer St., Apt. 2-H, Stamford. Amount: $35,571. Filed Oct. 9. Colonial Gardens Condo Association, Stamford. Filed by M & S Design & Renovations LLC, Stamford, by Jorge Figueroa. Property: 2475 Summer St., Apt. 2-H, Stamford. Amount: $35,571. Filed Oct. 9. Colonial Gardens Condo Association, Stamford. Filed by M & S Design & Renovations LLC, Stamford, by Michelle Pimpinella. Property: 2475 Summer St., Apt. 2-C, Stamford. Amount: $35,571. Filed Oct. 9. Colonial Gardens Condo Association, Stamford. Filed by M & S Design & Renovations LLC, Stamford, by Jesse Siegal and Marissa Siegal. Property: 2475 Summer St., Apt. 1-L, Stamford. Amount: $550. Filed Oct. 9. Good Will Mechanical Corp., Brooklyn, N.Y. Filed by Citarella Wines & Spirits LLC, New York, N.Y., by Erin L. Keirnan. Property: 600 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $64,341. Filed Oct. 15. Hughes Environmental Engineering Inc., et al., Mahwah, N.J. Filed by Citarella Wines & Spirits LLC, New York, N.Y., by Erin L. Keirnan. Property: 600 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $450,821. Filed Oct. 15. Pisano, Arelene R. and Daniel J. Pisano, Jr., Edgewater, Md. Released by Connecticut Reconstruction Services, North Haven, by Lorin Falvo. Property: 3 Glenbrook Court, Ridgefield. Amount: $32,132. Filed Oct. 13. Tucker Mechanical, et al., Meriden. Filed by Citarella Wines & Spirits LLC, New York, N.Y., by Erin L. Keirnan. Property: 600 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $135,962. Filed Oct. 15.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Brookfield Hills Condominium Unit Owners Association, Brookfield. Released by Connecticut Reconstruction Services, North Haven, by Madelien Fortino. Property: 11 Monika Ave., Brookfield. Amount: $17,630. Filed Oct. 1. Jones, Sonia Larossa and Benjamin L. Jones, Greenwich. Released by Kramer Construction LLC, Greenwich, by Zbigniew Surowiec. Property: 18 Welwyn Road, Greenwich. Amount: $138,905. Filed Oct. 13.

FIGURES LIS PENDENS 4 Cadr Properties, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Neff Companies LLC. Property: 205-207 Eaton St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 15. 62 Soundview LLC, et al., Greenwich. Filed by McCarter & English LLP, Stamford, for Strategic Partners Value Enhancement Fund LP. Property: 62 Sound View Drive, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a mortgage with respect to the real property. Filed Oct. 15. 68 Soundview LLC, et al., Greenwich. Filed by McCarter & English LLP, Stamford, for Strategic Partners Value Enhancement Fund LP. Property: 68 Sound View Drive, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a mortgage with respect to the real property. Filed Oct. 15. Alessandro, Gianni D., et al., Brookfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 15 Edna Court, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $500,000, dated April 1997. Filed Oct. 16.

Burr, Richelle E., et al., Brookfield. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 7 Greenknoll Drive, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $445,000, dated July 2006. Filed Oct. 2. Campeggi, Martine Verbrugghen, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC, Norwalk, for Hudson City Savings Bank, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 188 Old Bedford Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.6 million, dated October 2010. Filed Oct. 14. Landauro, Janet, et al., Stamford. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 9 Willowbrook Place, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $420,000, dated September 2006. Filed Oct. 15. Malanca, Ralph, et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 34 Tanglewood Drive, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $560,000, dated August 2007. Filed Oct. 19.

Arango, Carlos A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 779 Platt St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $214,000, dated March 2007. Filed Oct. 15.

Mitchell, Pamela J., et al., Brookfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 21 Beech Tree Road, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $298,900, dated July 2012. Filed Oct. 16.

Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Filed by Pullman & Comley LLC, Bridgeport, for Casagmo Condominium Association Inc. Property: 33 Lawson Lane, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 29.

Pechin, Daniel H., Danbury. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Fairview Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 17-1 of Fairview Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 13.

Bartosiwicz, Magdalena, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Pullman & Comley LLC, Bridgeport, for Casagmo Condominium Association Inc. Property: 123 Olcott Way, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Sept. 29.

Pereira, Karolyn D., et al., Danbury. Filed by Franklin G. Pilicy, Watertown, for Briar Woods Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 1906 of Briar Woods Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 19.

Bravant, Michele E., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 101 South St., Unit 8, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $131,168, dated July 2011. Filed Oct. 14.

Perez, Carlos, Stamford. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 88 Diaz St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $517,500, dated May 2006. Filed Oct. 15.

Braverman, Steven P., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 44 Close Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $4.8 million, dated January 2005. Filed Oct. 23.

Pezzullo, Amnuay, et al., Stratford. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 956 Wilcoxson Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $351,500, dated April 2006. Filed Oct. 13.

Yambor, Allison M., et al., Danbury. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for VMF TL1 LLC. Property: 14 Garry Knolls, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Danbury and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 14.

MORTGAGES 5 New Bridge Road LLC, Brookfield, by Robert Garrett. Lender: Connecticut Lending Partners LLC, Brookfield. Property: 5 New Bridge Road, Brookfield. Amount: $136,000. Filed Oct. 8. 5 Oak Ridge Park LLC, Greenwich, by Christopher D. Cocco. Lender: Edith L. Curran, Fairfield. Property: 5 Oak Ridge Park, Westport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Oct. 13. ACD Properties LLC, Nolfolk, Va., by Andrew Luciano. Lender: Sachem Capital Partners LLC, Branford. Property: 432 William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $66,000. Filed Oct. 15. Alliant Investments LLC, Danbury, by Raymond Bartko. Lender: Malcolm McCluskey, Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 5 Rabbit Lane, Brookfield. Amount: $185,000. Filed Sept. 24. Candlewood South Holdings LLC, Danbury, by Sarah Becker Gallo. Lender: Badley T. Duckworth, New Milford. Property: 5 Nabby Road, Unit B-149, Danbury. Amount: $39,500. Filed Oct. 13. Cedar Court Senior Housing LLC, Weatogue, by Arthur N. K. Greenblatt. Lender: Vesta Corp., Weatogue. Property: Map 7352, Norwalk. Amount: $8.8 million. Filed Oct. 15. CLT Sherwood LLC, Fairfield, by James Gardiner. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 267 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Oct. 16. Colby D LLC, Danbury, by Noel C. Roy. Lender: Noel C. Roy, Redding. Property: 55 Oil Mill Road, Unit 40, 27 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 19H, 41 Tamarack Ave., Units 102 and 121, 6 Golden Hill Road, Units 8 and 11, 56 Franklin St., Unit 1-3 and 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 22C5, Danbury. Amount: $950,000. Filed Oct. 14. Danbury Apple LLC, Oradell, N.J., by Joseph Ceylan. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 57 Federal Road, Danbury. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Oct. 19. ECB Realty LLC, Danbury, by Eduardo C. Batista. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 407-409 Main St., Danbury. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 13. Four Dearfield LLC, West Hartford, by Paul M. Dorsey. Lender: Stormfield Capital Funding LLC, Wilton. Property: 4 Dearfield Drive, Unit 6, Greenwich. Amount: $200,000. Filed Oct. 13.

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FACTS Pinnacle East LLC, Bridgeport, by Lovejoy Baltazar. Lender: RCN Capital Funding LLC, South Windsor. Property: 360 Burritt Ave., Stratford. Amount: $83,600. Filed Oct. 19. PJB Holdings LLC, Ridgefield, by Paul J. Betechard. Lender: Midwest Business Capital, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 57 North St., Suites 108 and 109, Danbury. Amount: $1 million. Filed Oct. 14. Quince Street LLC, Bridgeport, by Joseph A. Iannelli. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 783 Reef Road, Fairfield. Amount: $258,750. Filed Oct. 14. RJR Builders LLC, Danbury, by Richard J. Ramey. Lender: Stephen J. Zemo Residential Properties LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 33 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $350,000. Filed Oct. 14. RKC 380 Main LLC, Norwalk, by Christopher Johnson. Lender: First Franchise Capital Corp., Park Ridge, N.J. Property: 380 Main Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $3 million. Filed Oct. 16. RRMH Realty LLC, Brookfield, by Rawa H. Handal. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Westmont, Ill. Property: 533 Federal Road, Brookfield. Amount: $806,000. Filed Sept. 23. SL Green Farms Road LLC, Short Hills, N.J., by Kenneth Silverman. Lender: Forethought Life Insurance Co., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Property: 55-57 Greens Farms Road, Westport. Amount: $24 million. Filed Oct. 21.

NEW BUSINESSES A Brookfield Party, 3 Spurce Drive, Brookfield 06804, c/o Robert Gianazzi and Robert Iacobello. Filed Oct. 1. Acuity Tutoring and Test Prep, 70 Main St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Barbara D. Levine. Filed Sept. 22. Amy Aidinis Hirsch LLC, 11 N. Water St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Amy Aidinis-Hirsch. Filed Oct. 16. Aura Hair Studio, 15 Backus Ave, Suite 1, Danbury 06810, c/o Sheila Acevedo. Filed Oct. 19. Auto Plus Auto Parts, 760 Lordship Blvd., Stratford 06615, c/o Michael C. Buzzard. Filed Oct. 15. AXM Fitness, 11 Farley St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Alexander Miranda. Filed Oct. 13. Aydes Delicatessen, 38 Hickory Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o Ayde E. Quesada and Carlos A. Ortiz. Filed Oct. 15. Bruce Bennett Nissan, 978 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Todd Bennett. Filed Oct. 13. Compass Chinese Language & Culture, 10 Morganti Court, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Jun Lin. Filed Oct. 13. David Harris Real Estate, 398 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o David Harris. Filed Sept. 29.

FEATURE PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK

Debtors of Assets of Finco, 991 Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o Alice B. Mahoney. Filed Oct. 6. Desightwob, 153 Proprietors Crossing, New Canaan 06840, c/o Betsy M. Berger. Filed Sept. 25. Elis Power Washing LLC, 34 E. Hills Drive, New Canaan 06840, c/o Alexander Eli. Filed Oct. 5. Fence Source, 137 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Robert Kaye. Filed Sept. 29. Futuristic Consulting, 86 Idlewood Drive, Stamford 06905, c/o Futuristic Properties LLC. Filed Oct. 19. Hammer Financial, 3 Sandhopper Trail, Westport 06880, c/o Todd A. Hammer. Filed Oct. 20. Hat City Casting, 35 Division St., Danbury 06810, c/o David Harner. Filed Oct. 20. Highland Design Studios, 4 Beechwood Circle, Brookfield 06804, c/o Nicholas Johnson. Filed Oct. 8. Home Together, 175 Jefferson St., Fairfield 06825, c/o The Jewish Home For the Elderly of Fairfield County Inc. Filed Oct. 16. Houlihan Real Estate, 161 Elm St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Kelly Associates Real Estate. Filed Oct. 13. Infinity and Beyond Travel, 11 Mountainville Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Michele McClain. Filed Oct. 19. InvestorCom, 65 Locust Ave., Suite 302, New Canaan 06840, c/o John Glenn Grau. Filed Oct. 6. James F. French Services, 100 Harrison Ave., New Canaan 06840, c/o James F. French. Filed Oct. 9.

MULTI-UNIT INVESTMENT PROPERTY— WAPPINGER, NY Location: U.S. Route 9, Wappinger Square Feet: 9,500 ± SF Total, To Be Confirmed Utilities: Well / Septic / Fuel Oil / Electric Acreage: 1.02 ± Acres Suitable For: Commercial/Office Sale Price: $1,495,000 Lease Price: Available Upon Request Contact: info@crproperties.com (845) 485-3100 / www.crproperties.com

FREE STANDING RETAIL / WAREHOUSE BUILDING- POUGHKEEPSIE, NY Location: U.S. RT 44 / NYS RT 55 Area Square Feet: 14,800 ± SF Acreage: 1.83 ± Acres Suitable For: Retail / Shop / Display /Warehouse Utilities: Municipal Water & Sewer/ Gas & Electric Asking Price: $775,000 Contact: info@crproperties.com (845) 485-3100 / www.crproperties.com

Jordao Insurance Agency LLC, 2935 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Daiana Jordao. Filed Oct. 16. JSLC Fabrications, 11 B Jansen St., Danbury 06810, c/o Samuel Mazza. Filed Oct. 19. Massage Mend Me, 355 Federal Road, Unit 3C, Brookfield 06804, c/o Huijun Jiang. Filed Sept. 17. MGF General Contractor, 212 Spring St., Ossining, N.Y. 10562, c/o Gonzales Fenno Hugo. Filed Oct. 16.

INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL BUILDINGWAPPINGER, NY Location: Airport Drive, Wappinger Space: 11,740 ± SF Total, To Be Confirmed Acreage: 3.81 ± Acres Suitable For: Warehouse / Storage Manufacturing / Distribution Asking Price: $1,100,000 Contact: info@crproperties.com (845) 485-3100 / www.crproperties.com

RESTAURANT / COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR LEASE- HYDE PARK, NY Location: U.S. Route 9 / Albany Post Road near Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic sites Square Feet: 7,070 ± SF Total, To Be Confirmed Acreage: 0.92 ± Acres Suitable For: Restaurant / Commercial Use Listing Price: $13.00 Per SF, Triple Net Contact: info@crproperties.com (845) 485-3100 / www.crproperties.com

MGM Interiors, 5 Nabby Road, Unit 53, Brookfield 06804, c/o Manuella G. Moreira. Filed Oct. 15. Michael J. Chaffee and Associates, 2505 Main St., Suite 206, Stratford 06615, c/o MJC Wealth Management. Filed Oct. 14. Mike Handyman Services, 240 Swanson Ave., Stratford 06614, c/o Michael A. Ellitt. Filed Oct. 15.

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FIGURES Millman & Millman Law Offices, 234 Main St., Westport 06880, c/o Arther Millman and Michael S. Millman. Filed Oct. 22. Mires Accessories LLC, 340 Main St., Suire B, Danbury 06810, c/o Rafael Parreira Ramos and Mirna P. Caetano. Filed Oct. 22. Mopfrog of Danbury, 50 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury 06810, c/o Nadia Kenol. Filed Oct. 13. New Rochelle Carpet Inc., 607 Main St., New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801, c/o John Fahey. Filed Oct. 6. Nikic & Associates, 32 Sinawoy Road, Greenwich 06807, c/o Natasha Nikic. Filed Oct. 23. Northeaster Building & Masonry Supplies, 18 Highview Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Jason Ferrandino. Filed Oct. 22. Ocean Gold Seafood LLC, 50 Laurel Hill Road, Unit 204, Brookfield 06804, c/o Elie Khalil. Filed Oct. 1. Old Greenwich Social Club, 148 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich 06870, c/o Jed S. Simon. Filed Oct. 23. Ortega’s Toy Co., 15 Great Pasture Road, Danbury 06810, c/o David Carlos Ortega Sanchez. Filed Oct. 15. Pearl at Longshore, 260 Compo Road South, Westport 06880, c/o BNG Partners LLC. Filed Oct. 16. Revision, 171 Stamford Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Shanon Duffy. Filed Oct. 19. Rock Climbing Fairfield, 85 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield 06824, c/o Harold Fischer. Filed Oct. 15. Rose Xu Nail & Spa Inc., 239 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Yi Lin Xu. Filed Oct. 13.

Stonehenge, 35 Stonehenge Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Aquarama LLC. Filed Oct. 8. StoryBridges, 17 Old Kingdom Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Veronica Santa Foster. Filed Oct. 7. Sutherland Academics, 155 Main St., Room 214, Danbury 06810, c/o Nancy Sutherland. Filed Oct. 15. The Albanese Group LLC, 96 Whisconier Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o David V. Albanese. Filed Oct. 16. The Felix Culpa Project, 29 Down River Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o Lisa Corrado. Filed Sept. 8. The Rice & Bean Co., 79 Chestnut St., Bethel 06801, c/o Sara Oberhammer and Jasson Arias. Filed Oct. 15. Vazquez Multiservies & Soccer Supplier, 248 White St., Danbury 06810, c/o Mayra J. Valverde and Juan Pabloe Vazquez Valverde. Filed Oct. 15. Westport Acupuncture, 6 E. Main St., Westport 06880, c/o Judith Woolf. Filed Oct. 16. Winston Eco-Stategies LLC, 14 Norton Lane, Greenwich 06870, c/o Andrew Scott Winston. Filed Oct. 13. Yeti Ware, 17 Pond Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Nicholas E. Sitinas. Filed Oct. 6.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSES Bareburger, 38 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Timothy J. Shea. Permit no. LIR.0018921. Filed Oct. 14. Italian American Mutual Aid Society, 32 Prospect St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o James A. Arcuri. Permit no. LPC.0000218. Filed Oct. 13.

Route 13 Vapes, 155 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Kannitha Kounlavong. Filed Oct. 13.

RT 7 Wines & Liquors, 971 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Paul John Deqitt. Permit no. LIP.0015161. Filed Oct. 13.

Sandwood Information Marketing LLC, 27 Chessor Lane, Wilton 06897, c/o Robert C. McWilliams. Filed Oct. 21.

Silver Spring Country Club, 429 Silver Spring Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Robert A. Sommer. Permit no. LIC.002095. Filed Oct. 8.

Sarin’s Beauty Corner, 24 Webb Road, Westport 06880, c/o Sarinporn Cheung. Filed Oct. 15.

The Prospector Theater, 25 Prospect St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Rebecca L. Ciota. Permit no. LTH.0000092. Filed Oct. 2.

Seir Hill Productions, 103 Seir Hill Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Monica Mooney. Filed Oct. 19. Silvestri Fencing, 137 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Robert Kaye. Filed Sept. 29. Six Symbols, 67 Prince St., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Khalid Muhammad. Filed Oct. 16.

PATENTS Apparatus and method for cleaning an imaging surface of a printing system. Patent no. 9,146,525 issued to Erwin Ruiz, Rochester, N.Y.; Jeffrey Nyyssonen Swing, Rochester, N.Y.; David S. Derleth, Webster, N.Y.; Charles T. Facchini II, Webster, N.Y.; Steven Russel, Bloomfield, N.Y.; and Jorge M. Rodriguez, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Contemporaneously reconstructing images captured of a scene illuminated with unstructured and structured illumination sources. Patent no. 9,141,868 issued to Beilei Xu, Penfield, N.Y.; Lalit Keshav Mestha, Fairport, N.Y.; and Edgar A. Bernal, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Electrosurgical tool cover. Patent no. 9,138,284 issued to Justin Krom, Southington; Kenneth L. Gong, San Jose, Calif.; Richard D. Gresham, Guilford; Scott E. Manzo, Shelton; and Joseph P. Orban III, Norwalk. Assige Image-based temperature control of a keyless inker. Patent no. 9,138,982 issued to Peter Paul, Webster, N.Y.; Jorge A. Alvarez, Webster, N.Y.; Nancy Y. Jia, Webster, N.Y.; Charles Donahue Rizzolo, Fairport, N.Y.; and Augusto Barton, Palo Alto, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Imaging member having improved imaging layers. Patent no. 9,141,006 issued to Jin Wu, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method for making an ink-jet print head front face having a textured superoleophobic surface. Patent no. 9,139,002 issued to Hong Zhao, Webster, N.Y.; Kyoo-Chul Pasrk, Cambridge, Mass.; and Kock-Yee Law, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Print-head transducer dicing directly on diaphragm. Patent no. 9,139,004 issued to Gary D. Redding, Victor, N.Y.; Antonio L. Williams, Rochester, N.Y.; John P. Meyers, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Side-edge sheet curler for sheet hold down devices. Patent no. 9,139,388 issued to Lloyd A. Williams, Mahopac, N.Y.’ Ruddy Castillo, Briarwood, N.Y.; and Joannes N.M. deJong, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Spreader system having pressure roll and method for controlling pressure in a pressure roll. Patent no. 9,138,983 issued to Derek A. Bryl, Webster, N.Y.; Jason Mathew LeFevre, Penfield, N.Y.; Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster, N.Y.; Adam Douglas Ledgerwood, Geneva, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System for creating certified document copies. Patent no. 9,137,405 issued to Reiner Eschbach, Webster, N.Y.; Edward Chapman, Rochester, N.Y.; Elizabeth D. Waymann, Ontario, N.Y.; Michael Branciforte, Rochester, N.Y.; Zhigang Fan, Webster, N.Y.; Saurabh Prabhat, Webster, N.Y.; and Holly Elizabeth Turner, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ISSUES & POLICIES

CBIA at 200

n October 29, CBIA marked two centuries of fighting for a more competitive Connecticut at its 200th Annual Meeting and Reception in Hartford. Sponsored by 63 of Connecticut’s leading small and large employers, the historic meeting drew over 750 business leaders and featured remarks by Gov. Dannel Malloy; Donna Galluzzo, chair of CBIA’s board and president and CEO of the Corridor Group; and Joe Brennan, CBIA president and CEO. A special appearance by MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski had attendees in stitches as the two offered their unique take on American politics. The duo, did however, have a serious message.

“Two hundred years ago, with Connecticut’s infant economy threatened by postwar export embargoes and British import dumping, 20 business leaders, perhaps visionaries—including manufacturers, bankers, insurance brokers, and merchants—met in Middletown,” said Galluzzo. “That meeting set in motion two centuries of Connecticut businesses working together—through civil war, the Industrial Revolution, two world wars, the Great Depression, natural disasters, and economic booms and recessions. “It set the stage for Connecticut businesses to protect and promote the state’s rich legacy of ingenuity and innovation, tackling challenges and unlocking economic opportunity.”

“If you’re going to turn this country around, this state around, you can’t do it in a bunker,” said Scarborough, a former congressman from Florida.

Malloy echoed those sentiments and drew the connection between fiscal health and economic competitiveness—“a great sign,” said Brennan.

Today, she said, “CBIA is Connecticut’s leading business organization, with thousands of member companies, representing a diverse range of industries from every nook and cranny of our beautiful state.” CBIA has also adopted a new, more aggressive approach to advocacy. At no time was that approach more in evidence than during the 2015 legislative session, when CBIA spoke forcefully against the tax increases contained in the new biennial state budget approved by lawmakers in early June.

“Even when bricks were thrown at us, we kept our arguments factual and direct, and I think that resonated.”

“I want to spend less money. That’s why I’ve called everyone [Republican and Democratic legislative leaders] to my office to have a reasonable discussion about how to move Connecticut into the future,” Malloy said.

The inroads toward a more competitive Connecticut made during the last legislative session cannot be a one-off event, said Brennan. “We must make this year a turning point. If we go back to business as usual, we all lose. If we make it a turning point, we all benefit,” he said.

“Let’s cut spending and get our long-term and short-term obligations under control.”

“We need to be competitive with New England and the Mid-Atlantic states—the people we compete against most,” he said, noting that successfully competing against low-cost, low-wage states such as Mississippi is difficult, because Connecticut “has decided to deliver a higher level of services than other states.”

Galluzzo pointed out to attendees that just as historic events reshaped Connecticut, so too has CBIA evolved, “not only in name, but in member numbers, strength, services, and impact.”

“We competed aggressively and did so in the right way, a way that reflects the values of our members—ethically, responsibly, factually, and always taking the high road,” said Brennan.

“If it’s going to happen, it’s going to be done by everybody. People have forgotten how to work together.”

Referring to his recently announced deficit reduction plan, Malloy explained that it included state employee pension reform and a new structure for a unitary corporate tax system that would be less onerous to multistate businesses.

“We need to incent people to innovate and create new and better ways of doing things. Overregulation and over taxation creates a drag on innovation,” says Brennan.

Brennan believes that a historical gaze can point the way toward a better future for Connecticut. “If we look back at Connecticut’s history, at what made our state great—for example, our cuttingedge manufacturing sector—you realize that we had a knowledge economy, even back then, and that Connecticut companies were always involved in social causes.

“Let’s address some of the tax issues that business is concerned about,” he added.

“What was it that distinguished Connecticut? How did we distinguish ourselves as the insurance capital of the world? How did we distinguish ourselves as a great center of innovation and invention?”

Galluzzo noted that CBIA’s history traced back to the Connecticut Society for the Encouragement of American Manufactories, which met for the first time around the need for tariffs to counter unfair British trade tactics.

Education, freedom of thought, and freedom to act were key ingredients, he says, made possible because businesses were not overly burdened by red tape, regulations, and taxes on success.

“We have an opportunity to change the current economic course in Connecticut.” To capitalize on that opportunity, Brennan put out a call for CBIA members—and all Connecticut businesses— to be an active part of the effort. “Imagine if we had every business in the state in this cause,” he said. “Imagine what an impact it would have.” CBIA is also working with non-traditional partners, such as hospitals, human service organizations, and even organized labor who, said Brennan, “recognizes that if we don’t have greater economic growth, we’ll be fighting over a shrinking piece of the pie. Our economy shouldn’t and can’t be a zero-sum game.” “It’s not about business winning,’’ he added. “It’s about the state of Connecticut winning.’’  Read more at cbia.com

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