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Signs of life at Bridgeport shipyard BY JENNIFER BISSELL

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A new chapter is underway at the Bridgeport

shipyard, where operator J. Goodison Company Inc. is seeking to resurrect the site after its previous operator was evicted earlier in 2012. Selected by the Bridgeport Port Authority to operate the regional maritime center, J. Goodison secured two competitive contracts this month with the U.S. Coast Guard, worth more than $3 million over 5 years. “The future is very promising for us,” said CEO Jack Goodison, who predicted

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Insurance exchange ‘on track’ Cost of plans

PR I CE L I NE TO ACQU I RE T KAYAK

remains a concern

BY PATRICK GALLAGHER

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Shipyard, page 6

FCBJ TODAY Compliance starts with top-down ethics, former federal prosecutor urges … 5

No word on planned Stamford HQ BY PATRICK GALLAGHER

From Stamford to Transylvania, businesses seek to boost international ties ... 7

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Gold Coast Property: Extensive renovations underway at Merritt 7 in Norwalk, and more ... 10

Eight years after its formation and four

Home-builder urges compliance with FEMA design standards in Sandy’s wake ... 15 Also … Merits of federal risk management standards examined

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months after a strong debut as a public company, Kayak Software Corp. will be acquired by Norwalk neighbor Priceline. com Inc. for $1.8 billion, the companies announced Nov. 8. The deal, which was greeted favorably by investors, represents one of the largest mergers of online travel companies to date. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Kayak will continue to operate as an independent company, Priceline Group President and CEO Jeffrey H. Boyd

said in a conference call with investors. Neither company offered a hint as to the status of Kayak’s plans to relocate its headquarters from Norwalk to a 17,600-square-foot facility in Stamford’s Harbor Point district. The two companies are headquartered less than two miles apart from each other. The transaction, which will be financed through approximately $500 million in cash and $1.3 billion in Priceline equity and assumed stock options, is valued at about $40 a share, representing a 29 percent premium over Kayak’s closing price of $31.04 a Priceline, page 6

Seaweed survives Sandy

he Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange is moving forward despite delays at the federal level in distributing key guidance to states and carriers on how to structure exchanges and plans and which health benefits should be deemed “essential.” The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as of last week had yet to issue key regulations and informal instructions to guide states in carrying out the provision of the Affordable Care Act requiring them to institute their own insurance exchanges or to partner with a federally backed exchange. Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange (HIX) CEO Kevin Counihan said the state is ahead of the curve, having agreed to a set of minimum standards for plans participating in the exchange during the summer and having submitted a blueprint of its exchange to HHS in October. With the election out of the way, Counihan said he expects to see “a torrent of guidance come out between now and Thanksgiving.” “We’re highly dependent on a lot of federal agencies and a lot of state agencies to make this work,” he said. However, Insurance, page 6

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Successful mixed-use housing model reignites supporters BY TARICE L.S. GRAY

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t’s an old concept that lost its luster decades ago, but now mixed-use, mixed-income housing is once again a desirable housing alternative with Highwood Square in Hamden serving as a model for those in economic development to focus on. The most appealing part for those who invested in the $10.4 million project is it makes money. Because it is profitable, investors such as Webster Bank and the state of Connecticut, would like to see similar projects statewide. Before it became Highwood Square, the property was home to the 100,000-square-foot Johnson Wholesale Perfume Co. factory and the 12,000-square-foot Nabisco Bakery. After it became vacant, it fell into disrepair. It was in 2000 that the city of Hamden acquired the dilapidated property. NeighborWorks New Horizons, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop quality affordable housing, came on board and navigated through the troubled economic waters

The building stands as a sign of transition in Hamden and has successfully provided a sustainable living alternative to an area that needed a boost.

of the recession to secure tax credits and investment loans. It is now a 27-unit, mixed-use affordable housing complex for artists. Rents range from around $280 to a market rate of $1,300. The building stands as a sign of transition in Hamden and has successfully provided a sustainable living alternative to an area that needed a boost. Selia Mosquera, executive director of the nonprofit NeighborWorks New Horizons, is delighted with its success. According to Mosquera, the artists who rent space in the complex pay for its use and therefore help sustain NeighborWorks’ investment. “We can support the operator side so we can (keep) the classification, other-

wise we would have to act as a for-profit developer on the business side.” NeighborWorks is expanding its reach in developing projects in Bridgeport. It is in the process of transforming Elias House, an old school building, into housing for the elderly. That transformative quality in housing development is attractive to developers throughout the state and beyond. Recently, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, NeighborWorks New Horizons and the Community Economic Development Fund in Meriden held a panel discussion about the sustainable housing development concept, focusing on Highwood Square. What was established there is both interest in such projects and a pool of money. Over the past two years the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has distributed 152 Sustainable Communities Grants, totaling $240 million to communities and regions across the country. The reason, according to HUD is to help the nation’s economic recovery. Last year, two of those grants went to Stamford and Mansfield in Connecticut. Both for-profit and nonprofit development organizations are capitalizing on that commitment that has trickled down from federal to state to local governments. Ed LaChance, program manager with the Office of Housing Finance, Department of Economic and Community Development, said, “I think the environment is right for it.” He added, “That money allows for more of mixed use mixed income housing community.” Metro Green, one of the first green affordable housing developments in the state, opened in Stamford this past summer and is another highly touted example of mixed-income sustainable housing. Michael Freimuth worked in Stamford and helped facilitate the development projects such as the building NBC Sports and others that would help spur the city’s economic growth. He recently took the helm of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), which replaced the entity known as the Capital City Economic Development Authority. The agency is charged with stimulating economic growth in the Capital region. One of the ways CRDA is hoping to achieve that is through the

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promotion of mixed-use development in that area. “What many cities have been doing is focusing on how to attract a younger generation, as well as building a housing stock and a retail component that attracts that labor force so they’re working in tandem,” Freimuth said. He said that’s the idea in Hartford, “you need to have the right combination of housing, retail and entertainment putting all this together in a strategy is the art for development.” Proven examples, plus tax credits and investors at the ready are fueling the

momentum of mixed-use, mixed-income communities. For those communities, however, there also needs to be a mix of support. Developers need the support of those in desired locations. There has to be consensus to move forward with such projects that can typically change the neighborhoods. Dara Kovel, chief housing officer with the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, said, “There are a lot of places where people don’t understand the kind of capital it takes, the kind of patience it takes, the kind of community support it takes and just the effort that is involved.”

Getting back to work after Sandy BY JENNIFER BISSELL

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fter Hurricane Sandy, businesses across Fairfield County experienced significant work interruptions and productivity losses, based on the results of an informal survey of employees of about 50 firms conducted by the Business Journal. Nearly 75 percent of those who responded said they missed more than two days of work because of the storm, while another 60 percent said it would take a few days to a week to catch up on work. Carol Wilder-Tamme, president of the Darien Chamber of Commerce, said her office lost power late in the day Monday, Oct. 29, and that electricity wasn’t restored for another five days. Like many other employees in the area, she worked from home. “Without my generator at home and my smartphone being a mobile hot spot, I would have not been able to do the work required to support our business members,” Wilder-Tamme said. Using her cell phone to write emails and post to Twitter and Facebook, WilderTamme said she spent the days following the storm regularly sending updates about the progress of electrical repairs in Dairen’s business district to state representatives and the chamber’s membership. “Without the Internet, those communications could not have happened except in person,” she said. “Cell reception, for many, was dodgy at best.” Not having electricity in the office was the number one reason survey respondents said they didn’t go to work, followed by closed roads and because their office was closed for precautionary measures. About 15 percent of respondents said they never missed work. If revenue is lost because of an order from a civil authority, such as a mandatory

evacuation or closed public transportation, some businesses may be insured for the losses, said Finley T. Harckham, a partner attorney at Anderson Kill & Olick P.C. Business interruption or contingent business interruption policies cover losses from unavoidable interruptions in a company’s daily operations due to physical damage either at the property, in the area or because a major supplier or customer base suffered damage. Interruptions from a civil authority order are also included. “Too many businesses do not think about insurance unless their premises are damaged,” Harckham said in an email. “Or if they do, they fail to calculate the full range of loss.” Most survey respondents said their offices were not physically damaged and had not contacted their insurance providers. Wilder-Tamme estimated the chamber loss about $2,000 because of the storm, but for other businesses, the losses are estimated to be much greater. For businesses that lost power for several days, survey respondents reported $15,000 to $90,000 in losses. As businesses scramble to access damage and file their insurance claims, Jim Gustin, a senior property specialist at Travelers Insurance, said businesses should be looking to create a contingency plan to avoid the severity of future interruptions. In Travelers’ five-step process, businesses should first conduct a threat assessment; second, identify vital business functions; third, conduct an impact analysis of vital functions if they were interrupted; fourth, create a prevention strategy; and lastly, implement and maintain the plan. “We want customs to identify important business functions,” Gustin said. “They need to think about what they can do to control or minimize damage.”

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My kids were out of school My office was closed as a precautionary measure I didn’t have enough gas I went to work every day Other Percentage of those surveyed who selected each response. Because those surveyed could choose multiple responses, total may not equal 100 percent.

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PERSPECTIVES By John Alan James

Ulterior motives

ith Congress returning to work Nov. 13, there will be critical discussions over the “fiscal cliff” and over unresolved issues relating to the implementation of the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, passed in June 2010. During the recent political campaign, millions of dollars were contributed to Republican causes by individual financial institutions and numerous executives in banks, hedge funds and broker/ dealerships. Each of these groups has its own reasons for wanting parts or all of DoddFrank to be repealed. Banks, in particular, fear the impacts of the Volker Rule, requiring them to split banking and investing functions. Both U.S. and foreign banks with American operations are also very concerned about the potential impact of the so-called “living will,” which, if mandated, will require banks to provide federal authorities with their specific plans for liquidating their corporations in the event of a financial crisis. My own concerns regard the underlying, and not frequently discussed, aspects of the living will/liquidation provisions relating to the “quality” of the risk management policies and procedures of each financial institution. Risk management provisions have long existed in the examination procedures of all the federal and state agencies overseeing banks and other financial institutions. The goals of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) in its Basel I, Basel II and the currently discussed Basel III standards also focus on the adequacy of the capitalization of the individual financial institutions in meeting unforeseen risks. What Dodd-Frank brings to the current scene that troubles me greatly are the new, not clearly written, provisions giving the regulatory agencies the power to require the directors and executive management of a financial institution to discuss its basic mission, risk-appetite definitions, goals and strategies and define the risks their own risk management program indicates could possibly lead to their financial demise. Each of these provisions has been, up to now, the sole responsibility, under corporate law, of the shareholder elected

board of directors. Corporate law in the 50 states defines the role of the individual director as a “fiduciary agent” of the equity shareholders. I query whether the authors of the Dodd-Frank legislation have had in mind a “federalization” of corporate law similar to the process of taking over state laws regarding financial reporting that occurred with the passage and implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation of 2002.

John Alan James

Risk management, especially enterprise risk management, has been with us for more than 50 years and has actually been adopted as a “standard” by the International Standards body in Geneva. Defining the key risk issues, their sources and possible impacts have always been the sole responsibility of an individual firm’s board of directors. Corporate governance, the control of both external and internal governance policies and procedures, has been the foundation of corporate charters dating back to the original Anglo-Saxon entities organized to separate the corporate affairs from the interference of the king. No responsible person, including myself, will deny the need for regulation and oversight of corporate financial reporting and the health of the share-

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holders’ equity as defined in the strategic plan. Strategic plans are usually designed by corporate executive management and approved and overseen by the board and its separate committees. Strategic planning and risk management are inseparable ingredients of a corporation’s mission statement, which defines who we are, why we are in business, what are our goals for products and ways of doing business, our ethical standards and the policies and procedures, including internal controls, to make sure that as a company and individual employees that these goals are being achieved. I can see no reasons for the examiner for a regulator to be able to legally overturn or redefine these basic mission statement goals. Of course, “audits” of the efficiency and effectiveness of the policies and procedures are needed for assuring transparency for investors and controlling deviant behavior from the new and complex regulations from the more than 100 mandates submitted for passage into the Federal Register as law under DoddFrank. With many more to come, I am concerned about the intent of the executive branch with its regulatory goals. These are issues demanding a public debate of the clearly stated objectives of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, which unfortunately have not been provided. The council has met only twice in the two years since Dodd-Frank became law. There is lack of clarity regarding each of the regulatory agencies’ has for longterm goals. The conflicts between agencies, for example, SEC and CFTC over trading regulations, also create uncertainty as to goals and purpose. I would hope that our newly re-elected administration will provide all of us a far more clear picture of the goals and objectives for the current and yet to come regulations, and soon. John Alan James is executive director, the Pace Global Center for Governance, Reporting & Regulation at the Lubin School of Business. He is also program director for the Certified Compliance and Regulatory Professional certificate program, organized in conjunction with the Association of International Bank Auditors and now in its second cycle.

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Ethics breed compliance, former federal prosecutor urges

James B. Comey addressed participants in a Nov. 9 forum at UConn Stamford.

BY PATRICK GALLAGHER

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s financial firms bolster compliance and security regimens in the wake of the financial crisis and recent events such as a billion-dollar loss incurred by JPMorgan’s infamous “London whale,” experts say few fields have benefitted more than risk management.

But according to James B. Comey, general counsel of Westport hedge fund giant Bridgewater Associates L.P. and a former deputy U.S. attorney general, companies’ surest path to regulatory compliance doesn’t lie in thicker manuals or more comprehensive training programs, but in ethical leadership from the top. “Enron had a spectacular training program. Model compliance manuals and programs. And the place stunk to high heaven,” Comey said at a Nov. 9 risk management forum hosted by the University of Connecticut School of Business’ Stamford campus. “That’s the tricky thing about culture. It’s like air – it’s everywhere. You can’t see it, you can’t taste it, and when it goes bad, it goes bad the way air does.” The problem, said Comey – who as a federal prosecutor investigated the likes of Enron, WorldCom, Adelphia and even Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia over fraud and securities-related charges — is that the people in the room often are unaware of the stale air. At the companies that were investi-

gated by Comey’s teams of prosecutors, “it stunk unbelievably ... and the people in the room — many of whom were good people — couldn’t sense it.” The current focus on white collar crime and fraudulent business activities was largely spurred by the mainstream media, Comey said, resulting in the Justice Department pushing to crack down on the perceived increase in criminal activity. “You have to care what people think,” he said. “You don’t need to know whether there is actually an explosion of corporate criminality. If People magazine thinks there is ... that matters a great deal to a federal prosecutor.” With corporate compliance issues increasingly occupying the spotlight as financial markets distance themselves from the recession, coupled with the implementation of regulations prescribed by Dodd-Frank, UConn has instituted and will soon offer a number of courses aimed at educating the next generation of financial professionals, said Business School Dean John Elliott.

“Risk management is going to be a growth industry for the next few years, if not decades,” said Elliott at the Nov. 9 forum. Elliott highlighted a financial risk management certificate introduced two years ago for students at the Stamford campus, a new undergraduate degree in financial management that will be available starting next fall at UConn Stamford, and a series of advanced business certificates that are currently being developed. Comey said that above and beyond any training considerations, the tone at the top is paramount, noting that a federal prosecutor’s involvement likely signals a series of serious missteps by an offending corporation or individual. “Children are shaped by watching. Our employees are shaped by watching. ... The lesson of the Enron era is that prosecutors are necessary but not nearly sufficient, and the most important lesson of the Enron era is protecting your enterprise and reducing risk is about raising those children consciously,” he said.

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INSURANCE — From page 1

he added, “If the guidance and direction doesn’t come, it’s not going to slow us down.” Under the Affordable Care Act, states are required to have a health insurance exchange in place by Jan. 1, 2014. Marketing for plans participating in each state’s exchange is set to begin in October 2013. Counihan said Connecticut HIX representatives have met with most of the state’s existing health insurance carriers “to make this process easy and simple for state residents, for small businesses, for brokers, for navigators and for the health plans.” Some business officials have questioned whether Connecticut HIX, which is a quasi-governmental agency with a 14-member advisory board, set the bar too high in determining the minimum standards, or essential health benefits, for plans that will be marketed through the state exchange. “One of the concerns is that the state is going to be offering very expensive plans through that exchange to the public,” said Jennifer Herz, who as assistant counsel for the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) focuses on health care legislation and public policy. “That’s the issue – that we’re trying

A bird’s eye view of the Bridgeport shipyard. Courtesy of the office of Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.

SHIPYARD — From page 1

that the shipyard could ultimately be one of the busiest in the Northeast. Three additional Coast Guard contracts are still pending and Goodison anticipates even more after that. “We’re being flooded with phone calls from fisherman, ferry boat companies in Connecticut and New York, hub and barge operators,” Goodison said. “You put it all together – the deepwater access, proximity to New York, size of the property – it’s a recipe for success.” Based out of Rhode Island, the marine

through the exchange to offer an alternative and the essential health benefits package is just a very rich baseline to work from,” Herz said. “It doesn’t really provide a lot of room to maneuver.” Counihan defended the exchange’s essential benefits package, which is modeled after ConnecticCare’s health maintenance organization (HMO) plan.

“Our board of directors picked a plan which is one of the most popular small group plans in the state,” he said. “It wasn’t made up from scratch – it was an existing plan marketed by one of the premier carriers in the state.” Counihan predicted that federal subsidies enacted by the Affordable Care Act designed to help individuals and families to pay for health care coverage “are going to prove to be very popular and attractive” in Connecticut, where he said about 10 percent of the population is currently uninsured.

The subsidies are available to individuals and families with incomes up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level, which for a family of four equates to about $92,000. Furthermore, Counihan said that by providing an orderly marketplace for comparing coverage plans, Connecticut HIX and other states’ exchanges will act as catalysts to drive discussion around projected long-term increases in the cost of delivering health care. “Because frankly, that’s the 800pound gorilla that we’re all facing nationally,” he said. “This first step of getting people insured, getting the exchange up and running, it’s really a first step for a broader mission.” With regard to the subsidies currently dictated by the Affordable Care Act, Counihan acknowledged speculation that Congress could re-tool parts of the bill as part of efforts to trim spending that promise to occupy much of the current lame-duck session. “There’s all kinds of speculation that negotiations around the fiscal cliff could involve the ACA to some degree, Medicaid, and other policy issues ... I just have no idea,” he said. “I think almost anybody would say that this law is going to keep evolving, that the policies are going to keep changing. It’s so big and comprehensive that it’s going to need fine-tuning.”

maintenance and repair service company began leasing the shipyard in August, which has been vacant for months since Derecktor Shipyards, the previous tenant, declared bankruptcy and was evicted for failing to pay rent. While Derecktor was heavily invested in yacht and other large boat construction, J. Goodison primarily serves the commercial marine service market with a number of government and military contracts. Currently the company has about 25 employees in Bridgeport and plans to hire 12 additional employees within the next couple weeks. As they grow, Goodison said he anticipates a workforce of 75 people by the end of two years. J. Goodison is a certified HUBZone employer with the U.S. Small Business Administration and has agreed to hire staff living in the historically underutilized business zone. “There’s a lot of interest in putting housing on the waterfront,” said Donald C. Eversley, director of the Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation. “But I’ve always been bullish on having a ship maintenance location.” Eversley spent about four years recruiting J. Goodison down from Rhode Island and said he was pleased to see

a repositioning of the shipyard, which has been impeded by Derecktor’s bankruptcy. “In a time where Massachusetts and Rhode Island harbors are closing, we still have a site that is valuable,” Eversley said. “This is validation that we can play a significant role in the maritime business.” Yet while J. Goodison and the city of Bridgeport are anxious to get the shipyard up and running again, much of the lot remains nonoperational, Eversley said. Derecktor still has a large amount of equipment and materials on the site that can’t be moved until the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court settles the case. Because the court has been “so slow,” Eversley said the port authority is not only missing out on owed rent but also future rent from new tenants. “It’s a double-edged sword against Bridgeport’s neck,” Eversley said. “All we can do is wait. And complain.” Yet the new contracts are a start for the company to build up its workforce and start creating its footprint in Bridgeport. “There are less and less places to go because a number of yards have gone out of business,” Eversley said. “We think (the shipyard) could be one of the most successful in the whole Northeast.”

“I think almost anybody would say that this law is going to keep evolving, that the policies are going to keep changing. It’s so big and comprehensive that it’s going to need fine-tuning.” – Kevin Counihan

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PRICELINE — From page 1

share Nov. 8. The deal has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both Priceline and Kayak, and is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2013 pending the approval of Kayak shareholders and regulators. “Kayak has built a strong brand in online travel research and their track record of profitable growth is demonstrative of their popularity with consumers and value to advertisers,” Boyd said on the conference call. “They also have world-class technology and a tradition of innovation in building great user interfaces and they have used these assets to build a leading position in mobile.” Boyd said the intention is for Kayak to be operated independently under its current management team, in line with previous acquisitions by the Priceline Group. “With respect to technology benefits, we believe that there will be mutual benefits from sharing of best practices and technology between Kayak and Priceline and the other brands in our group,” Boyd said. He said the Priceline Group’s primary area of focus would continue to be in the online hotel reservations business, and added that the merger wouldn’t result in the two companies sharing online travel platforms. Kayak CEO and co-founder Steve Hafner said in a statement that the merger would help to accelerate the company’s growth. “Paul English and I started Kayak eight years ago to create the best place to plan and book travel,” Hafner said. “We’re excited to join the world’s premier online travel company.” Kayak, which also reported third quarter earnings Nov. 8, said revenues were up 29 percent over the third quarter of 2011 to $78.6 million. Spokesmen for Kayak and Priceline declined to comment on whether there would be any staffing changes resulting from the merger or whether Kayak’s planned move to Stamford would proceed as planned. Kayak currently employs more than 180 people at seven global locations, including at least 37 people at the company’s Norwalk headquarters. As part of a July 19 prospectus Kayak filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in advance of its initial public offering on the Nasdaq stock exchange, Kayak said it had signed a 12-year lease for 17,600 square feet of office space in Stamford and that it planned to move its headquarters there from Norwalk.

Business reps talk trade opportunities BY JENNIFER BISSELL

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group of European expatriates living in Connecticut are trying to build stronger ties between the Nutmeg state and their home countries in hopes of spurring investment and business partnerships. The Central and Eastern European Network (CEENET) held its second annual trade visit at the Stamford Marriott Hotel Nov. 8-9, inviting both local and European business leaders to discuss potential business opportunities. Nearly 50 businesses, including 17 from Europe, participated in the two-day event. “I’m from Transylvania, so I love to see this happening,” Dana Bucin, a founding member of CEENET and an immigration lawyer in Hartford. “Romanians coming here, setting up businesses or businesses going to Romania, selling their products, it’s music to my ears.” Formed in 2010, CEENET is a group of Connecticut professionals interested in providing further international trade, investment and business opportunities between Connecticut and Central and Eastern Europe. Currently the group is in the process of applying for nonprofit status. “Central and Eastern Europe is a great place to branch into Europe and Asia,” said Christopher Ball, CEENET president and Quinnipiac University’s international economics chairman. “As a whole, Central Europe is a fantastic area with a lot of opportunities. It’s very hard to talk about Hungary alone and the U.S. or Romania alone. But working together, the advantage, strategy … all of these things together, (we) gain so much. And the U.S. gains tremendously.” In one panel, Romanian, Hungarian and Bulgarian officials and business representatives, along with Connecticut representatives discussed the benefits of international trade between Connecticut and Eastern Europe. American companies have already invested $9 billion in Hungary, the panelists said. Bulgaria touts the lowest corporate and personal income tax rates in the EU, both at 10 percent. And there are major investment opportunities in the region, particularly the development of the Romanian Sea Port of Constanta, which is the fourth largest port in Europe, the participants said. Following the fall of the Soviet Union, panelists said the countries have sustained their positions as emerging mar-

kets, largely for their cheap labor, access to raw materials and of course, location. Despite the financial crisis in the European Union, their economies have remained stable, panelists said. Richard Laurenzi, the owner of Prospect Machine Products Inc., said he had made valuable contacts at the conference and was able to continue developing relationships with people he had met

from previous CEENET events. Prospect Machine Products, based in Prospect, Conn., manufactures custom, deep-draw metal stampings for a range of different industries. But Laurenzi said he was particularly interested in expanding in the automotive sector in Central and Eastern Europe. Roughly 10 percent of his sales are international, which includes the products he makes for Mercedes-Benz

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espite the fallout of the financial crisis, private foundations stepped up grant-making activity during the recession, according to a Nov. 8 report published by The Foundation Source. Among the organizations examined by The Foundation Source as part of its first annual Report on Private Foundations, the total value of grants made increased 4.5 percent from 2008 to 2011. During that period, disbursements for grants and charitable expenses made by the organizations examined by The Foundation Source report averaged 11.6 percent of their cumulative assets. The IRS requires that private foundations donate at least 5 percent of their total assets each year.

“Connecticut is one of the centers of private foundation creation and giving in the country ... There’s been consistent growth in the number of foundations created in Connecticut over the last 10 years.” – King McGlaughon

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“During the recession, which everyone agrees is one of the worst economic times we’ve had since the Great Depression, these foundations were giving at two times the required level in terms of the amount of grants required each year,” said The Foundation Source CEO King McGlaughon. Based in Fairfield, The Foundation Source provides administrative services, online foundation management tools and philanthropic advisory services to more than 1,100 private foundations nationwide. The results of the group’s first annual Report on Private Foundations were based on actual transactions recorded by The Foundation Source for 519 of its clients. Of those tracked as part of the report, 55 percent have less than $1 million in assets, 39 percent have between

$1 million and $10 million in assets and about 6 percent have assets of between $10 million and $50 million. Despite the economy, private foundations continued to build up assets during the period surveyed, McGlaughon said. “Since 2001, the amount of money going into foundations has been above $20 billion a year,” he said. “Before 2000, the average going into foundations was around $6 (billion) or $7 billion a year. So there was a huge jump in terms of how much money people were putting into foundations that took place at the end of the 1990s, and that level of funding has remained at that high level ever since.” From 2008 to 2011, for every dollar granted to a nonprofit or paid as a charitable expense, private foundations recouped 88 cents in newly contributed capital from donors, the report states. McGlaughton said private foundations serve particularly important roles during crises such as Hurricane Sandy. “I can tell you that whenever there are these natural events — whether its an earthquake in Haiti or a tsunami in Southeast Asia or a hurricane in the gulf or now on the East Coast — our clients are extremely responsive,” he said. “A lot of these foundations typically make their grants at the end of the year but whenever we go through a situation like this they just immediately start making grants.” Connecticut is among the states to have a disproportionate amount of private giving per capita, McGlaughton said. As of December 2011, Connecticut was among the smallest states in the country, along with the likes of Rhode Island and Delaware, to have between 1,000 and 3,000 private foundations, the report states. “Connecticut is one of the centers of private foundation creation and giving in the country,” he said. “There’s been consistent growth in the number of foundations created in Connecticut over the last 10 years.” Stamford is a perfect example, McGlaughon said. “There’s been a significant amount of renewal in Stamford, and a lot of that has been driven by government incentives but I would say also that there’s been a significant public-private partnership around that development and family foundations, these grant making organizations, have played a role in that,” he said.

UConn’s $100 million seaweed survives Sandy BY JENNIFER BISSELL

jbissell@westfairinc.com

UConn researchers pull out lines of sugar kelp during an open water cultivation trial.

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University of Connecticut seaweed initiative that could be worth as much as $100 million survived yet another test – Hurricane Sandy. For the past year, UConn researchers and students across multiple disciplines have been studying the growth and profitability of seaweed along the Long Island Sound as a new agricultural niche to create jobs and new businesses in Connecticut. Few who work along the Connecticut coast can say their work was unharmed by the hurricane. But just as researchers had designed, the university’s farms off the coast of Fairfield and at the mouth of the Bronx River were uninterrupted by the storm. Graduate business students working on the project predict the initiative could be worth more than $100 million annually. Members of the research team are currently developing a business plan to launch a for-profit farm and are working with state lawmakers toward developing legislation that would create a framework for similar projects. Upon news of Sandy’s arrival, lead researcher and UConn professor Charles Yarish and his team successfully harvested all of the university’s crops before the storm hit. “We got everything in, which is very fortunate,” Yaris said. On the Friday before the storm, the team pulled in all of its seaweed lines and sent divers out to collect kelp seed that can be planted in the winter. “Seaweed is robust in dealing with what natural problems we just experienced,” Yarish said. In fact, the farms are specifically designed to withstand storms, with reports touting oyster barriers – like those employed by the initiative – as potential protection from hurricane surges. The research team grows and harvests kelp in the winter and spring, red seaweed in the summer, mussels in the fall and spring and oysters, scallops and clams year-round. While UConn’s farms were unharmed by the storm, Yarish said the same isn’t true for Thimble Island Oyster Co., located in Branford and owned by Brendan Smith, who has partnered with the UConn team on the research efforts. Smith could not be reached for comment, but the company’s Twitter account reported missing gear, stripped mussel lines and dead oysters and clams.

In a previous interview, Smith told the Business Journal that he lost 80 percent of his crops during Tropical Storm Irene, which drove him to reach out to the UConn research team. The seaweed initiative has been creating waves across the state and won a $160,000 federal grant in October. In addition to seaweed’s profitability, it also naturally removes water pollutants such as nitrogen, phosphorous and carbon. The grant, which has been matched with nearly $290,000 in donations, will go

toward testing seaweed as a “green solution” to water pollution. The research team hopes to remove 53 pounds of nitrogen and 343 pounds of carbon at its test sites and see how kelp can be used to enhance the process. In addition to Thimble Island Oyster Co., the Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science and Technology Education Center, Rocking the Boat, and Purchase College in New York state have said they will seek to work with the UConn research team.

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of November 19, 2012

Gold coastal property

In brief

NY investment group buys Stamford site

CBRE Group has sold a $2.15 million mixed-use building at 59 Broad St. in Stamford. The unidentified New York private investment group that bought the building plans to occupy the majority of the upper floors as a corporate office and lease the ground floor to retail tenants. The building is the investment group’s first Connecticut real estate purchase. Gene Pride, who represented the seller, Tolari L.L.C., said it was a good opportunity for the development group to “dispose of excess real estate” and for the investment company to obtain office space in an emerging “24-hour city.”

Real estate investor buys Westport retail

Forstone Capital L.L.C., a Darien real estate investment firm, bought two retail buildings in Westport at 1365-1391 Post

Road East. Retailers Anthropologie and Parc Monceau currently occupy the buildings and have been tenants there for nearly two decades. “It’s a property that exemplifies our ambition in the commercial real estate market and demonstrates our overall investment strategy,” Brett Wilderman, Forstone principal, said in a press release. “We’re looking forward to improving the property and having a positive impact on the Westport community.” Bruce Wettenstein and David Fugitt of Vidal/Wettenstein Commercial Real Estate arranged the deal.

Greenwich investment firm moves to Stamford

Greenwich Investment Management may want to change its name as it relocates its headquarters to Stamford. The investment advisory firm has signed a seven-year lease at 200 First Stamford Place, set to begin early 2013. The property is one block from the Stamford Transportation Center. “As we approached lease expiration in Greenwich, we decided to upgrade to new office space in nearby Stamford,” L. George Rieger, GIM chairman, said in a press release. “First Stamford Place

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proved to be ideal, offering the quality business environment we’d been seeking, in addition to convenient proximity to transportation and hands-on management.” Jeffrey H. Newman, executive vice president of Malkin Properties, represented the landlord and Jay Hruska, Gregory Kenny and Bill Montague of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant in the transaction.

Railroad operator moves to Darien

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. will be moving its corporate headquarters in Greenwich to 20 West Ave. in Darien early next year. The publicly traded railroad operator will occupy roughly 7,000 of the 18,000- square-foot property, which is being repositioned from a bank and office building to a mixed-use retail and office building. The property is across the street from the Darien Metro-North Railroad station and close to Tilley Pond Park. In the transaction, Bob Gillon of Signature Group represented the property owners and Ned Burns of CBRE represented the tenant.

Norwalk office par continues upgrades

Expansive exterior and interior upgrades will be made to the six buildings within the Merritt 7 Corporate Park in Norwalk. Real estate investment firms Clarion Partners and Marcus Partners announced upgrades would be focused on seating plazas, entryways, main lobbies, corridors and restrooms. Additionally, a second Starbucks, a new conference room and an expanded fitness facility are planned. “Merritt 7 has long been known as best-in-class for Fairfield County office parks and it is our mission to see that it remains the region’s market leader in Class-A space,” said David Fiore, principal of Marcus Partners, in a press release. “The complex provides unrivaled tenant amenities that support a balance between professional and personal priorities. The new Starbucks café in Building 501 has been a huge success with tenants and we are eager to implement our plan to upgrade existing amenities and further improve the tenant experience.”

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Should you sell your business now? Someone has offered to buy my business. I don’t think I’m ready to get out, but I’m hearing a lot about tax rate changes that would reduce what I’d get if I wait to sell until next year or later. Should I get out now? Thoughts of the Day: Take a look at your options. There are lots of questions for you to consider. It comes down to shortand long-term goals and values. It’s not just about tax rates. In my opinion, as a society we spend way too much time worrying about tax planning and not nearly enough time on strategic planning. Think of it this way. You pay for office supplies, rent, phone lines, employees, electricity, etc. You pay bills as they come due. Yet, when it comes to taxes something weird happens. We eagerly consume much of what the government

has to offer. And then we look for ways to duck the bill. Instead, let’s focus on strategic planning. What will happen after you sell? What’s your goal? • Continued employment for people who helped build the business? • See sweat equity turn into a legacy? • Fund retirement? • Contribute to well being for future generations? • Shut the door or sell in a hurry, leave value on the table? You’d be surprised how many owners choose the last option. They didn’t focus on the strategy of exit as much as they did on day-to-day operations. Selling a business doesn’t happen overnight. If you don’t have buyers lined up and a business prepared for your exit, it’s too late to get maximum value this year. Selling a business that isn’t prepared for sale means you’ll leave more than tax savings on the table when you negotiate your exit price. How do you figure out if it’s time to

sell and who to sell to? What comes into play is: • Owner’s level of commitment to the business; • Growth and profit given current market conditions and available resources; • Business’ present state of readiness for sale; and • Desire to have the company continue after you depart. Start with a realistic assessment. • Are you still willing and able to work hard to help the business thrive? • Can the business hit 15 percent per year growth and increase profits? • Are sufficient reserves in place to keep the business safe? If the answer to any of those questions is “no,” it may be time to get out before things get any worse. If the answers are all “yes,” stick around; build the business for tomorrow’s buyer who wants to acquire a turnkey business. Build this: • Management and procedures in place, run without the owner involved;

• Profitable customers secured by contracts; • A niche that’s hard for competitors to break into; • A productive, committed, educated workforce; • Up-to-date systems and equipment; and • Profits set aside as reserves to demonstrate the company’s value and to build up cash to take with you when you do sell. Looking for a good book? Try “11 Things You Absolutely Need To Know About Selling Your Business” by John F. Dini. Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., strategyleaders.com, a business consulting firm that specializes in helping entrepreneurial firms grow. She can be reached by phone at (877) 238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Please send it to her via email at AskAndi@ StrategyLeaders.com or by mail to Andi Gray, Strategy Leaders Inc., 5 Crossways, Chappaqua, NY 10514. Visit AskAndi.com for an entire library of Ask Andi articles.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of November 19, 2012 11

THE LIST

Advertising Agencies

LISTED ALPHABETICALLY

FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEXT LIST: NOV. 26 CMOs

ADVERTISING AGENCIES

Listed alphabetically.

Bob Abbate Marketing Bijou Square, 277 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604 333-3400 • bobabbatemarketing.com

Brand Studios 25 Sylvan Road South, Westport 06880 523-0728 • info@brandstudios.net

Candlewood Marketing Associates 17 Kimberly Drive, Brookfield 06804 775-0659 • candlewoodmarketing.com

Catalyst Marketing Communications Inc. 2777 Summer St., Suite 301, Stamford 06905 348-7541 • catalystmc.com

CLICROI L.L.C. 13 Caldwell Terrace, Danbury 06810 559-1237•clicroi.com

Co-Communications Inc.* 332 E. Main St., Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 666-0066 • cocommunications.com

Mediassociates Inc. 1 Ives St., Danbury 06810 797-9500 • mediassociates.com • howeffective.com

Netsage Marketing 16 Hemlock Trail, Candlewood Isle, New Fairfield 06812 746-2166 • netsagemarketing.com

Ryan Partnership 50 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897 210-3000 • ryanpartnership.com

Sinish Marketing Communications 650 Hilltop Drive, Suite B, Stratford 06614 375-1919 • sinishmarketing.com

Strategy+Communications 21 Brierbrook Lane, Weston 06883 226-6156 • strategypluscommunications.com

Taren Directed Advertising 12 S. Main St., South Norwalk 06854 855-5855 • tanendirected.com

Vertex Marketing Communications 992 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905 322-7770 • vertexmarketing.com

25 NA

Kenyon Weiss info@brandstudios.net 2007

1.5 million

20 Branding 30 User experience design

Ray Kish ray@candlewood.com 1989

550,000

90 Advertising specialties

Charles Wintrub President b2b@catalystmc.com 1994

1.7 million

41 Collateral/web production

Nelson Merchan nelson@clicroi.com 2006

300,000

Stacey Cohen info@cocommunications.com 1997

1 million

Scott C. Brunjes scottb@mediassociates.com 1995

46 million

Gillian Grozer ggrozier@netsagemarketing.com 2002

WND

Elise Wilfinger Chief marketing officer ewilfinger@ryanpartnership.com 1984

160 million

Jon Sinish sincom@aol.com 1971 Randy Savicky CEO randy@strategypluscommunications.com

5 Web design

WND

45 Online marketing

WND

50 Marketing services

100

WND

2002 Ilene Cohn Tanen ilene@tanendirected.com 1985

5,554,900 million

Ronald E. Occhino ron@vertexmarketing.com 1982

898,000

Questions or comments, call (914) 694-3600, ext. 3005. * Though located outside Fairfield County agency serves clients in the county. NA Not available. WND Would not disclose.

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30 Social media

35 Direct response marketing 25 Online marketing 15 Strategic consulting

30 Direct mail

56 19

GE Capital GE Corporate [x+1]

20 Public relations

WinStar and Riverwind Casinos Gaylord/Marriott Hotels SNHU.edu

50 15

25 White papers, case studies, trend reports

40 10

10 35

30 50

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Movia Robotics Digitech Computer

Unilever The Home Depot Google

WND

Hudson Valley Ambulatory Services L.L.C. TitleVest Agency Inc. Filomeno and Company P.C.

30 30

Abbott Labs State of Florida Westcom

The Nelson Co. Lightspeed Research GfK

WND

Pfeiffer Vacuum Ulvac Technologies Network Publishing

WND

90 Advertising specialties

10 Trade shows

10 25

20 20

100

20 10

50 10

10 Branding/advertising 15 Promotion 40 Digital/mobile/social 15 Direct marketing/CRM 20 Shopper marketing

25 Marketing

100

10 40 10

100

35 Strategy consulting

20 10 40 10 10

Top three (3) accounts by billing

other

web design

design

7.5 million

broadcast

Bob Abbate President, creative director info@bobabbatemarketing.com 1997

retainers

20 Trade shows

billboards

per-project basis

equity

media commissions

WND

other

Gregg Hutchings greggh@bhadvertising.com 1982

Billing profile percentages

Compensation options

direct mail media buying service print

Agency business percentages

public relations

30 Controls Drive, Shelton 06484 926-0040 • bhaadvertising.com

2011 gross billings ($) advertising

Barbeau-Hutchings Advertising

Agency representative or officer Email address Year agency established

media buying

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

20 25

25 Marketing services 70 Public relations and social media 10 Email campaigns

WND

Brain Tunnelgenix Technologies Stamford Innovation Center Tandberg Data

MasterCard PepsiCo Best Doctors

Colonial Automotive State of Connecticut Norwalk Community College

Getting on Championship Wellness Fairfield County Welcomes theStarted Travelers November 27, 2012

Celebrating the Travelers designated Starting a workplace wellnessgrand pro- marks, and emerg- beneficiaries, online health and wellness num level Healthy Workplace in 2012. Championship’s new office gram can be daunting task especially ing market place tools, and health fairs at For each of the past four years, Stew opening in aStamford, a reception The Hole in for to Trump mid-sized seminars for those off- Leonard’s has been recognized by the wassmall held at Parcemployers. Stamford onIt trends; analyzing the Wall Gang doesn’t be.featured a special vendor data and site employees. Tauck American Heart Association as a “FitMarch have 2nd, to and Camp and guest appearance froma team PGA TOUR the Greater We have assembled of ex- maintaining vendor perforInc. has received plati- Friendly Company”, receiving Platinum professional Andrade. ar tford perts that willBilly walk you through the mance accountability; Hand num level recognition level recognition in 2011 and 2012. 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Inc. pany” Achievement. was generously donated by The Championship donated $1.08 million Join us, get your questions anLiz is responsible for the developWalter Watson, Health and Ashforth Company and the tourna- to non-profit organizations throughswered and kick-start your launch! ment and management of Tauck’s wellSafety Director, Stew Leonard’s ment has also partnered with The out the state. Our panelists program – TauckforHealthy Living Since its launch seven years ago, Business Councilinclude: of Fair field to help ness “We are excited the opporKatherine Sullivan, MPH, tunity – whichtowas ago Walter has been responsible for the dewith the expansion. be introduced a part of five the years Fair field Health Group Benefits Con- County for its workforce of 400 employees. Their velopment and management of Stew “We and welcome the Travelers community,” said Travelers sultant, Towers Watson wellness program for office-based em- Leonard’s wellness program, along with Championship to the Fair field County Championship Tournament Director The said Business of Fairfield annu2010 Walter H. Wheeler, Jr. Leadership He has actively engaged his colKate’s focus on guiding large ployees includes onsite healthTravelers fairs, with participation from several ness seniorCouncil. level area,” ChrisisCouncil Bruhl, President &County Nathan Grube.The “The ally an exceptional regional Award will bepressure presented E. Taber, leagues in community service 7:45am opportunities, worked CEO,recognizes The on Business Council. leader “Their Championship is a premier statewide employers the development andof the available flu shots, blood andto Richard executives. The Chairhealth and wellness Time: Registration; business community. man of the onsite Board & CEO, program First County Bank tirelessly for access to affordable philanthropy all strategy corners inof event, and screenings; we’re eager to continue execution of reaches healthcare cholesterol Weight mission is on to engage team 8-9:30am Programhousing, and has theThrough state and we wishH.them have a great partnership with the contribution Walter Wheeler, Leadership Tuesday, October been deeply supportive, through personalConference leadercluding setting andgreat planJr. to Watchers meetings; access to 5th. a the free members and their families in leading Location: Landmark successstrategy; as Business theyassessing increase their pres- businesses, charities and design opportunionsite fitnessvolunteers, center; online and healthy lifestyles quality, Center, 4 Landmark Square, Stamford Award, The Council demonstrates its comMr. Taber ishealth a respected community leaderand con-utilizing ship and the Bank’s community investments, in exencefor in the region.” fans Connecticut. 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Leadership Fairfield County: The Business Council launches Growth SaveCompany the Date:Advisory Services within statewide Connecticut Innovation Ecosystem Access. Connections. Solutions. Legislative Leadership Breakfast

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SPECIAL REPORT Housing Market

Withstanding the

storm

BY JENNIFER BISSELL

jbissell@westfairinc.com

ust two hours before Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New Jersey, Christopher Pagliaro received an email from a couple he designed a home for in Norwalk’s coastal Rowayton neighborhood. The multimillion-dollar home was built on a strip of land jutting into the Long Island Sound with water on three sides of the house. “We have decided to adhere to the evacuation, knowing there is no way out of the house or off the property should the waters rise as expected,” the email said. “We walked out holding hands, kissed each other and walked away crying.” When Pagliaro designed the house, located in a flood zone, he knew there were risks associated with building in an area expected to get high winds and high tides. So, he built a house to withstand a hurricane. And it did.

The landscaping was destroyed and the earth surrounding the home eroded, but the house had no damage, said Pagliaro of Bartels-Pagliaro Architects L.L.C., based in South Norwalk. “It’s a lovely tale in hindsight,” he said. “When I arrived at the property on Tuesday morning, the gentleman came running out of the house, grabbed my face and kissed me on both cheeks.” The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the Connecticut shore, including many worth millions of dollars. But much of the damage could have been prevented if recent building standards had been met, Pagliaro said. In the last 15 years the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made various standards for homes built in designated flood zones. For instance, the agency stipulates that the first floor of a home shouldn’t start below a certain elevation and building materials should be flood-damage resistant. But with the majority of the coastal housing stock built in the 1950s, most have not been renovated to meet

the requirements, Pagliaro said. Area houses built and renovated in the last 15 years sustained significantly less damage from Sandy, he said. In fact, none of Pagliaro’s waterfront homes were damaged and not one flooded in areas that weren’t designed to take in water, such as garages and crawl spaces. The first floor of the Rowayton house is 18 feet above sea level. The foundation, windows and walls are designed to tolerate a wave. The property includes seawalls designed to break away in a storm surge, and the elevator in the house automatically stops service when water is sensed below. The house was one of several homes to receive an award Nov. 14 from the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Connecticut Inc. (HOBI) and the 22nd house designed by Pagliaro to receive a HOBI award. Immediately after the storm, Joanne Carroll, producer of the HOBI awards and chairwoman of the association’s sales and marketing council, said it was

unnerving not knowing if the homes that were to receive awards had survived the storm. “It’s a very upsetting time,” Carroll said. “As unfortunate as it is, I’m sure there will be a big increase (in construction) as a result of this and maybe complete rebuilding.” Pagliaro said he’s already received inquiries about rebuilding and raising existing homes further above sea level, including one from an association with about two dozen homes. He said it costs at least $100,000 to raise a home, which is a very complex process. “Right now it might be on their minds as a very important thing to do,” he said. Some people may decide it’s not worth lifting a home, but considering the cost of a million dollar home being washed away, the investment may be worth it in the end, Pagliaro said. “People are going to start to realize that this is what they should be doing or people are going to stop looking to live by the water,” he said. “There’s a reason why these regulations exist.”

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Sales up, prices down in September BY PATRICK GALLAGHER

pgallagher@westfairinc.com

onnecticut’s residential market showed mixed signs in September, with single-family home sales up 4.6 percent compared to the previous year, but the median sales price down 7.3 percent, according to a report published by The Warren Group Nov. 6. In Fairfield County, the sales of 482 single-family homes in September rep-

resented a 3.4 percent drop compared to the previous year, while the median sales price plummeted 17.2 percent to $414,250 from $500,000 in September 2011, The Warren Group reported. The report also noted there were 13.7 percent fewer condominiums sold in Fairfield County in September, with a median sales price of $235,000 compared to a median sales price of $265,199 a year ago. Statewide, condo sales increased 7

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percent in September, to 503 from 470 a year ago, while the median sales price fell 9.3 percent. Timothy M. Warren Jr., CEO of the Boston-based real estate data provider, said it is typical to see sales volume increase before prices, particularly in an economic recovery period. “Overall, I would characterize the real estate market in Connecticut as improving,” Warren said. “Over the first nine months (of 2012), sales volume has increased for single-family homes 13 percent, and condos are up 7 percent. … We’re seeing more activity, more interest and just a generally cheerier outlook this year than we did last year.” Warren said increases in the volume of sales have slowed since the first half of the year.

“It’s still headed up but not at the same slope as earlier in the year,” he said. “And that’s also reflected in what I think are some disappointing numbers for median prices.” He said improvements in the housing market are likely dictated by the employment situation, and dismissed the notion that the election had a significant effect on prospective home buyers. “I’m not a big believer in the impact on the real estate market to the political scene,” Warren said. After years of slow growth, Warren said there is “some pent-up demand” resulting in part from a steadily – albeit slowly – improving employment picture. “If there is the confidence, I think there is the demand to change the housing market,” he said.

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State to sponsor mortgage assistance event Connecticut state officials will sponsor a Nov. 28 event in Waterbury for homeowners seeking assistance or information regarding mortgage modifications, foreclosure prevention, state and federal programs and other lending-related issues. Representatives from numerous lenders and loan servicers will be on hand, including Bank of America, Citibank, First Niagara Bank, HSBC Bank USA, JPMorgan Chase & Co., People’s United Bank, Webster Bank, Wells Fargo, Fannie Mae, Freedom Mortgage, GMAC Mortgage, and McCue Mortgage, among others.

The event will be held Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Conference Center at CoCo Key, located at 3580 East Main St. in Waterbury. It is being sponsored by the offices of Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, state Attorney General George Jepsen, and the state Department of Banking. Assistance will also be provided at the event by housing counseling agencies approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the state Housing Finance Authority, and other state and nonprofit organizations. – Patrick Gallagher

Pay attention to property assessments, attorney says BY PATRICK GALLAGHER

pgallagher@westfairinc.com

ith dozens of Connecticut towns and cities scheduled to conduct property assessments this fall, one attorney cautioned against dismissing revaluation notices without review in what is an opportunity that typically arises only once every five years. Under state law, most municipalities are required to perform revaluations of every property – residential, commercial and industrial – at least every five years for the purpose of updating property tax assessments.

“There are a lot of people, including yours truly, who think the fiveyear cycle is really much too long and that properties should be valued more frequently.” – Elliott B. Pollack That means that for the first time since 2007, property owners in towns and cities such as Danbury, Stamford, Redding, Ridgefield and Wilton – all of which are conducting revaluations this fall – will have the opportunity to have their properties assessed, said Elliott B. Pollack, who leads the property valuation department for Pullman & Comley L.L.C., which has offices in Bridgeport, Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury and White Plains, N.Y. “In most of these situations, the last time the property was valued would go back to 2007, which was certainly a far different time economically,” Pollack said. “It is an important event in the life of any commercial property because the cycle means that this is the assessment you’re going to have, barring changes, for five years.” Pollack said it is important for property owners to consult in-house or external advisers to determine whether the proposed market value assessed to their property is reasonable, as well as to

determine whether the assessed value falls in line with comparable neighboring properties. In cases of similar properties that receive different valuations, it is important to follow up with the firm hired by municipalities to conduct the assessments or with the municipality itself, Pollack said. “Take, for example, two buildings, side by side. There are some slight differences but they’re virtually the same,” Pollack said. “If the assessor says building A is worth $200 for every square foot of space and building B is worth $300 for every square foot of space, then the owner of the second building should start doing some research to determine why his building came in higher.” By following up on such discrepancies early in the process, property owners will often have the ability to speak directly with the entity that conducted the revaluations as opposed to having to challenge an assessment through the court system, Pollack said. “Why these encounters are important is the revaluation company is frequently open, when there are reasonable challenges to be made, to corrections,” Pollack said. The time at which a property owner receives a valuation notice – notices Pollack said inevitably come in small, discreet envelopes – represents “the earliest possible point in the process where property owners can accomplish something.” Pollack said there are many critics of the five-year review cycle. “There are a lot of people, including yours truly, who think the five-year cycle is really much too long and that properties should be valued more frequently, because in many places you have archaic values when you have such huge sea changes in the economy,” he said. “When you wait too long, you wind up having people paying taxes on values that frequently don’t make any sense.” It is unlikely, however, that the long gap between valuations factors in property sales – particularly given the recent economy, Pollack said. While assessments are sometimes used to compare the asking prices of homes, Pollack said, “When you have very significant market changes such as we had in ’08, ’09 and ’10, I think those rules go out the window.”

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Building a new audience at the Quick

In all my years as an arts administrator, I have been fortunate to experience arts leadership in a variety of settings. Large and small cities, stressed yet tenacious nonprofits, worldrenowned orchestras and richly diverse communities have all been in the mix. In every case, the arts have lived up to their reputation as life enhancers, community unifiers and economic drivers. As director of the Quick Center for the Arts of Fairfield University, I find myself in yet another distinctive setting putting my management prowess to the test – that is, an arts center serving the needs and desires of a diverse region of patrons together with those of a great university. Like all arts organizations, we seek a matchless public identity, one that conveys excellence, nurtures lasting affinity and prompts return visits. Yet, a university setting puts into play the necessity of offering experiences befitting the aspirations of a university, including those of its collegeaged population. Despite many years of exceptional programming, low student ticket prices and convenience, student patronage is very low. While course requirements generate activity, it is not necessarily the best strategy for raising their awareness or prompting their return. If growing student audience is our goal — and it is surely a worthy one — then rolling up our sleeves as fearless arts administrators is a must. In launching a plan to improve this situation, I have discovered every university-based arts center struggles with this issue and endeavors to be the one setting the standard for student attendance. But what may sound easy is perhaps one of the highest hurdles for growing audience in my years of experience. Nevertheless, the quest of the Quick Center for the Arts to one day be crowned champions of this contest is on our plates, and never a day goes by when we are not scheming and plotting to entice young people through our doors. Often a patron from our general community will ask, “Where are the students?” Yet with each passing week, we hear this question less and less and look forward to the days when students consider the Quick Center a cherished part of their university experience. Keep an eye out and see how we do! Gary Alan Wood Director,Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield University

FCBUZZ SILVERMINE USHERS IN THE HOLIDAYS

An array of items in the Silvermine Arts Center’s Fine Art and Artisan’s Trunk Show.

The Silvermine Arts Center will present a Fine Art and Artisan’s Trunk Show Dec. 1 in conjunction with the annual school holiday sale and fundraiser. Among the array of items are a collection of found-object jewelry, intricate hand-turned wood, exquisite basketry, one-of-a-kind textured bags, woven art pieces and a unique series of blown and carved glass. Artists featured in the trunk show include Corey Anderson, Karin Lonning, Janet McKinstry, Sally Shore, Alice Sprintzen and Adam Waimon. The trunk show will be held in the Silvermine Galleries from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. That same weekend, the School of Art Holiday Fundraising Sale will take place in Sara Victoria Hall

auditorium (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 and 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 2). The sale spotlights items created by the faculty and students of the Silvermine School of Art. All sales will be tax free during the fundraising weekend. The Silvermine Arts Center is at 1037 Silvermine Road in New Canaan, one of the oldest artist communities in the United States. The center contains a nationally renowned artist guild, an award-winning school of art offering classes for ages 2 to 102, an art and fine crafts shop and galleries presenting more than 20 exhibits annually. Silvermine Galleries are open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 966-9700 or visit silvermineart.org.

Bringing Broadway to Bridgeport 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.

Thinking outside the holiday box, The New Paradigm Theatre Company has found an all-in-one way to benefit the Bridgeport community and create a unique holiday tradition. How? By presenting a New York-style show Dec. 1 and 2 tailor-made for Bridgeport at its Bijou Theatre. The performances feature not only Broadway dancers, singers, instrumentalists and Santa Claus but a mentoring outreach program that will send some of them into Bridgeport schools

and give a few lucky students the chance to be featured onstage. Adding to the glamour are titleholders from the Miss Connecticut program, including a cameo by Miss Connecticut herself. There will also be a local choir singing alongside Broadway performers and high school carolers greeting audience members in the lobby. Performances are at 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 1 and 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2. More than 100 years old, the Bijou Theatre serves as a venue for film, theater, art, comedy and music. It’s located in historic Bijou Square, 275 Fairfield Ave. To purchase tickets and for additional information, visit thebijoutheatre.com.

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BUSINESS JOURNAL BANKRUPTCIES 915 Riverside Drive L.L.C., 205 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding. Chapter 11, filed Nov. 9, case no. 12-52015. Assets: $100,000 to $500,000. Liabilities: $100,000 to $500,000. Creditors: Wells Fargo Bank, $200,000. Type of business: corporation. Debtor’s attorney: James M. Nugent, Harlow, Adams & Friedman P.C., Milford. Innovative USA Inc., 50 Washington St., Suite 201, Norwalk. Chapter 11, filed Oct. 28, case no. 12-51955. Assets: $500,000 to $1 million. Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million. Creditors: TD Bank, $1.4 million; Bagtek & International Asia, $709,964; Leo Paper Products Ltd., $706,332; GC Offest Printing Co., $159,547; Bright Future Printing (HK) It, $125,716; Guanghou Fung Choi Fast Ltd., $108,795; Main Choice International Development, $62,089; Shenzen BioValley Printing Co., $55,525; Wofe Mfg Plastic Ltd., $53,824; Hedman & Costigan P.C., $37,354; Binary Computer Systems L.L.C., $29,773; Locke, Lord, Bissell & Liddell, $28,442; Meadows, Wye & Co., $28,377; Bang Printing, $27,878; Anthem Health Plans Inc., $21,002; Corporate Fuel Advisors, $20,000; Hess Print Solutions, $17,413; Long Ken, $16,163; and Winner Printing & Packaging Ltd., $12,472., Type of business: corporation. Debtor’s attorney: Jeffrey M. Sklarz, Convicer, Perry & Green L.L.P., Glastonbury.

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

Two & Three Putnam Court L.L.C., 35 Church St., Greenwich. Chapter 11, filed Nov. 8, case no. 12-52003. Assets: $0 to $50,000. Liabilities: $1million to $10 million. Creditors: Customer’s Bank, $780,000; Malek Abdul Smad, $638,000; town of Greenwich, $6,327; Gerry Capozza Landscaping, $5,000; and Middle Oak Insurance Co., $2,327. Type of business: corporation. Debtor’s attorney: Peter L. Ressler, Groob, Ressler & Mulqueen, New Haven.

Merritt 7 Venture L.L.C., Norwalk. New tenant CBRE office, Second floor, 301 Merritt 7, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $113,000. Filed Oct. 16. Northeast 15-21 L.L.C., Weston. Replacement tenant LaBamba Vitynski, Roman, Fairfield, con- Restaurant, 21 N. Main St., NorJohn Moriarty & Associates Inc., tractor for Robert Dinardo Sr. walk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Farmington, contractor for Fourth Revocable Trust, Perform addi- Oct. 24. Merritt Seven. Interior demolition tions and alterations at an existing for future tenant 401 Merritt 7, commercial building, 26 Danbury Pitro, Anthony trustee, Westport. Norwalk. Estimated cost: $370,000. Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: Replacement tenant Aubry Lynne Filed Oct. 16. $100,000. Filed Oct. 22. Boutique L.L.C., 21 First St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 6. Kims Center L.L.C., Wilton. ReBUILDING pair car damage at an existing comPERMITS mercial building, 130 New Canaan Q Sono IV L.L.C., Norwalk. New Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: tenant I Brow Studio’s, 38/48 N. $5,000. Filed Oct. 22. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Oct. 17. A. Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, con- M. Gottfried Inc., Stamford, Nor- 142 Duane St. Gallery Corp., tractor for Div. Danbury 187 L.L.C. walk Hospital. Re-roof an existing Norwalk. Replacement tenant Sandalidis, Harry, Norwalk. New Perform additions and alterations commercial building, 34 Maple St., Majic Jhon Grill & Deli, 82 Fort tenant grocery/variety store, 23 at an existing commercial building, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $291,000. Point St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: Soundview Ave., Norwalk. Estimat$1,000. Filed Oct. 19. 187 Danbury Road, Wilton. Esti- Filed Oct. 16. ed cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 31. mated cost: $590,000. Filed Oct. 22. Mariani, Carolyn, Sandy Hook, 20 North Main L.L.C., Fairfield. Tavello, Rockne, Norwalk. New Bismark Construction Co. Inc., contractor for 44/52 Main St. New tenant Dollar Store, 20 N. tenant B&P Healthcare first and Milford, contractor for St. George L.L.C. Re-roof an existing com- Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: second floor, 5 Myrtle St., NorAlbanian Orthodox Church. Per- mercial building, 44/50 Main St., $1,000. Filed Nov. 7. walk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed form interior renovations at an Norwalk. Estimated cost: $65,200. Oct. 19. existing commercial building, 5490 Filed Oct. 23. ACP L.L.C., Norwalk. New tenant Main St., Trumbull. Estimated cost: Sports Training, 322 Westport Ave., $4,500. Filed Oct. 24. MEP SP West Avenue L.L.C., Bos- Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,000. ton, Mass. Perform interior altera- Filed Oct. 22. Consortium Properties CT Ave, tions and renovations at an existing Quogue, N.Y. Safety violation re- single-family residence, 698 West ECP Main Ave. L.L.C., Southport. A G Construction, Trumbull, conpair and demolition, 60 Connecti- Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: New tenant Shoff Darby Cos., 488 tractor for Jack D’Angelo. Re-roof an existing single-family residence, cut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $77,920. Filed Nov. 5. Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated 6 Doc Hollow Road, Trumbull. Es$22,000. Filed Oct. 26. cost: $120,000. Filed Oct. 26. timated cost: $9,600. Filed Oct. 24. Merrit River Partners, Norwalk. Fairfield Co. Investment, Fair- Perform alterations to an existing HD Main Ave. L.P., Fairfield. Refield. Fit-out an existing com- commercial building, for future placement tenant Total Wine & Barre, Marc S., contractor for mercial building for tenant Peach tenant, 20 Glover Ave., Norwalk. More, 380 Main Ave., Norwalk. Gioli/Zordan. Perform interior Wave Yogurt, 235 Main Ave., Nor- Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 232 West Ave., walk. Estimated cost: $93,300. Oct. 15. Oct. 16. Darien. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Oct. 15. Filed Oct. 25. Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk. TemMainstream Dev. Ltd., Norwalk. Hour Property Associates, Wil- porary relocate Helipad at Elmcrest Replacement tenant Irma’s Wellton. New tenant TCC Multi Kargo, Terrace parking lot, 34 Maple St., ness Center - Herbalife, 25-29 S. Bartosz, Salyga, West Haven, 346 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated Norwalk. Estimated cost: $22,000. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: contractor for Courtney Franson and John Oldrin. Add a two-story Filed Oct. 17. cost: $10,000. Filed Oct. 23. $1,000. Filed Oct. 17. addition to an existing singlefamily residence, 34 Range Road, HPC Construction Services RMS Construction, Stamford, Merritt 7 Venture L.L.C., Nor- Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for contractor for Hotel Zero Degree of walk. New tenant Verde Energy Filed Oct. 15. Harlan Anderson, trustee. Perform Norwalk. Perform interior renova- U.S.A. Inc., Second floor, 101 Meradditions and alterations at an ex- tions at an existing residential com- ritt 7, Norwalk. Estimated cost: isting commercial building, 39 Lo- munity, 96-room hotel, 353 Main $125,000. Filed Oct. 16. cust Ave., New Canaan. Estiamted Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6 million. Filed Nov. 6. cost: $12,000. Filed Oct. 31.

Commercial

JJ Akoury Construction Company inc., Fairfield, contractor for Wedfield Corp. Perform renovations at an existing commercial building, 5065 Main St., Trumbull. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Testa, Robert, Stratford, contractor for 44/52 Main St. L.L.C. Repair water damage at an existing commercial building, 44/50 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Nov. 8.

New/ Replacement Tenants

Residencial

Baybrook Remodelers, West Haven, contractor for Leslie and Bryan Davis. Perform renovations at an existing single-family residence, 76 Bunker Hill Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $12,800. Filed Oct. 25. Better Home Remodel, contractor for Chiodo. Perform additions and alterations at an existing singlefamily building, 57 Old Farm Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed Oct. 23. Boyd, Jennifer. Perform interior renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 220 W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Oct. 23. Braun, Eric and Alice Chen, Weston. Re-roof an existing single-family residence, 34 Briar Oak Drive, Weston. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Oct. 24. Burr Roofing & Siding, Stratford, contractor for Carol Barnes. Perform external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 13 Hawthorne Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed Oct. 26. C & D Contractors L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for Penny Buonerba. Re-roof a two-family residence, 28 Adams Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Oct. 24. Chudaitov, Mendy. Perform additions and alterations at an existing single-family building, 37 Cobbs Mill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed Oct. 22. CJT Builders, Wilton, contractor for 61 Wolfpit Road L.L.C. Construct a new single-family residence, 68 Wolfpit Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $666,120. Filed Oct. 22. Combis, Lee, contractor for Ken Fiveson. Perform interior renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 27 Edgerton St., Darien. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed Oct. 19.

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on the record Craftworks Constructin L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for Norwalk Land Trust. Perform renovations in an accessory building at a singlefamily residence, 34 Sammis St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,800. Filed Nov. 7. Cross River Associates Ltd., Greenwich. Perform interior renovations at an existing residential community, 18 Cross St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3 million. Filed Oct. 24.

Innovative Building L.L.C., Shelton, contractor for Michael Forrest. Perform external additions at an existing single-family residence, 9 Hillcrest Pace, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Marc Shay Construction, contractor for Jake Hendrickson. Perform additions and alterations at an existing single-family building, 597 Middlesex, Darien. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Oct. 18.

Jarlath Carbin Building, Norwalk, contractor for William Browning. Repair water damage at an existing commercial building, 5Â˝ Longshore Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Nov. 8.

Mark Daignault Builders, Bethel, contractor for Ryan Masterson. Perform additions and alterations at an existing single-family building, 280 Chestnut Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Oct. 22.

Jones, Alan, Raleigh, N.C. Re-roof an existing single-family residence, Murtishi, Ned. Perform addi29 Assisi Way, Norwalk. Estimated tions and alterations at an existing cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 22. single-family building, 39 Scribner Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Oct. 25. JWN Designs, contractor for Barb and Dave Hazelton. Perform addiDiGiorgi Roofing & Siding, Be- tions and alterations at an existing New England Bar, Wilton, concon Falls, contractor for Nancy single-family building, 12 Hickory tractor for William Andersen. PerSmith. Perform external renova- Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: form additions and alterations at an tions at an existing single-family $300,000. Filed Oct. 25. existing single-family building, 150 residence, 89 Newtown Ave., NorDrum Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated walk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed cost: $50,000. Filed Oct. 25. Kellogg Brothers Inc., Norwalk, Nov. 8. contractor for Carol and John Cottrill. Perform interior renova- New Horizons Builders, New Fabrizion, John Sr. Revocable tions at an existing single-family Canaan, contractor for Elizabeth Trust, Dallas, Texas. Perform inte- residence, 76 Crooked Trail Road, Burdick and Charles Schafer. Conrior renovations at an existing com- Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. struct a new single-family resimercial building, for Courtyard by Filed Oct. 17. dence, White Oak Shade Road, New Marriot, 474 Main Ave., Norwalk. Canaan. Estiamted cost: $980,000. Estimated cost: $261,000. Filed Filed Oct. 31. Knight & Grabowski ConstrucNov. 6. tion, Stamford, contractor for Ashley Bliss and Russ Budnick. Perform Nixon, Kenneth, Trumbull, conFasey, Nancy and Robert. Perform interior renovations at an existing tractor for Lynn Tompkins. Re-roof additions and alterations at an ex- single-family residence, 5 Jarvis St., an existing single-family residence, isting single-family building, 10 Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,500. 88 Newtown Ave, Norwalk. EstiKellogg Drive, Wilton. Estimated Filed Oct. 17. mated cost: $8,400. Filed Oct. 23. cost: $75,000. Filed Oct. 22. Dibarnaba, Maria Etal, New Canaan. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence, 80 Locust Ave., New Canaan. Estiamted cost: $35,000. Filed Oct. 31.

Flores, Mariano, Stratford, contractor for Edna and Gene Borchetta. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 96 High Ridge Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Koellmer Dev. Inc., Wilton, contractor for Sarah and Huntington Simmons. Perform additions and alterations at an existing singlefamily building, 217 Deer Run Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Pesantes, Juan, Norwalk, contractor for Zaida Brown. Re-roof an existing single-family residence, 18 Woodbury Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Nov. 5.

Petrucci Builders L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for Blue Mountain Guzzo, Pasqualino, Seymour, Kramer, Margot J. and Thomas Builders L.L.C. Perform interior contractor for Allison and Mark F., Weston. Perform interior reno- renovations at an existing singleLesson. Construct a new single- vations at an existing single-family family residence, 1 Blue Mountain family residence, 16 Juniper Road, residence, 1 Kettle Creek Road, Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: Norwalk. Estimated cost: $398,000. Weston. Estimated cost: $17,500. $15,000. Filed Oct. 24. Filed Oct. 23. Filed Oct. 24. Hayes, Kim and Thomas Grimm. Construct an accessory building at a single-family residence, 133 Fillow St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Leahy, Brendan. Perform additions and alterations at an existing single-family building, 990 Ridgefield Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $72,000. Filed Oct. 22.

Hoeing, Laura and Mark. Perform external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 97 Hopewell Woods Road, Redding. Estimated cost: $7,820. Filed Oct. 24.

Lleshdedaj, Pren. Perform interior renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 9 Orlando Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Oct. 31.

Huse, Henry. Convert a singlefamily residence into a two-family residence, 22 Sable St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Oct. 16.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, contractor for Martha and Daniel Krvy. Perform external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 24 Melbourne Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,475. Filed Nov. 8. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, P.A., contractor for Alexandra and Terrance Aloise. Re-roof an existing single-family residence, 9 Cliffview Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,775. Filed Oct. 16. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for John Clark. Re-roof an existing single-family residence, 8 Deane Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $14,146. Filed Oct. 19. Raymond Design Builders, contractor for Heather and Brian Shea. Perform additions and alterations at an existing single-family building, 21 Revere Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Oct. 25. Rich, Keith. Perform interior alterations and renovations at an existing single-family residence, 83 Magnolia Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Nov. 6. Riga L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for Bradford Hanlon. Re-roof an existing single-family residence, 21 Granite Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Oct. 25. RMS Construction, Stamford, contractor for Wood Land Venture L.L.C. Construct a new single-family residence, 558 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan. Estiamted cost: $1.05 million. Filed Oct. 31. Rodriguez, Felix. Perform renovations at an existing two-family residence, 16 Ivy Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Nov. 6.

Scalise, Jeff, contractor for Gaseski. Construct a new single-family Petrucci Builders L.L.C., Nor- residence, 7 Pleasant St., Darien. walk, contractor for Blue Mountain Estimated cost: $575,000. Filed Builders L.L.C. Perform interior Oct. 23. renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 3 Blue Mountain Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: Shore & Country Partners L.L.C., Fairfield, contractor for $15,000. Filed Oct. 24. Jacqueline and Eric Sacks. Perform interior renovations at an existing Power Home Remodeling single-family residence, 17 Rocky Group, Chester, contractor for Point Road, Norwalk. Estimated Marjorie and William Eckert. Per- cost: $5,905. Filed Oct. 19. form external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 8 Bartlett Manor, Norwalk. Estimat- Shore & Country Partners L.L.C., Fairfield, contractor for Andrea and ed cost: $11,874. Filed Oct. 19. James Wulffleff. Perform interior renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 28 Pine Hill Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $33,306. Filed Oct. 25.

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Sigel, Thomas A. Jr., Cheshire, contractor for Alexis M. and Edward F. Stewart. Perform additions to a single-family residence, 82 Arrowhead Trail, New Canaan. Estiamted cost: $50,000. Filed Oct. 31. Smith, Margaret. Perform external additions at an existing singlefamily residence, 44 Silvermine Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Oct. 23.

THD At-Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Sage Volpe. Perform external renovations at an existing single-family residence, 14 Nolan Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,389. Filed Oct. 15.

THD At-Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Carol Putzig. Perform external renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 27 N. Bridge St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,984. Solimine Contracting L.L.C., Filed Oct. 15. Danbury, contractor for Wendy Winters. Perform interior renovations at an existing residential com- Timberline Structures Ltd., munity, 50 Aiken St., Unit H273, Greenwich, contractor for Kathy Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Graziano. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-famFiled Nov. 6. ily residence, 66 Dogwood Lane, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $32,000. Stonbely, George, Weston. Per- Filed Oct. 23. form interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 10 Cedar Lane, Weston. Estimated Titus Built L.L.C., W. Redding, contractor for Steve G. Kalin. Percost: $270,000. Filed Oct. 25. form additions and alterations at an existing single-family building, Sultan Properties L.L.C., Nor- 275 Thayer Pond Road, Wilton. Eswalk. Perform renovations at a timated cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 31. second-floor apartment at a twofamily residence, 70 Cedar St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed True, Kathleen. Perform external additions at an existing single-famNov. 6. ily residence, 34 Bettswood Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Tedesco, Larissa and Anthony, Filed Nov. 8. Weston. Re-roof an existing singlefamily residence, 310 Wilson Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $24,930. Two Brothers Old Restoration L.L.C., Orange, contractor for Filed Oct. 24. Harbor East Condos. Perform external renovations at a residenTenenbaaum, Nancy, Weston. tial community, 10 Fort Point St., Add a two-story addition to an Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000. existing single-family residence, 41 Filed Oct. 16. Lyons Plain Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed Nov. 1. United Cleaning & Restoration, Durham, contractor for Pote/ THD At-Home Services Inc., Smith, Repair fire damage at an exShrewsbury, Mass., contractor for isting single-family residence, 84 W. Revathia/Balan. Perform external Rocks Road, Norwalk. Estimated renovations at a residential com- cost: $3,500. Filed Oct. 18. munity, 293 Sunrise Hill Road, Unit M104, Norwalk. Estimated cost: Vinyl Siding Co. L.L.C., Stratford, $1,804. Filed Oct. 15. contractor for Phil Solano. Perform external renovations at an existing THD At-Home Services Inc., single-family residence, 1 DeerShrewsbury, Mass., contractor for wood Manor, Norwalk. Estimated Ratni Kiran. Perform external reno- cost: $31,600. Filed Oct. 15. vations at an existing single-family residence, 28 Cobblers Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,191. Filed Oct. 15. THD At-Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Victor Lacanfora. Perform external renovations at an existing singlefamily residence, 7 Sention Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,612. Filed Oct. 15.

on the record Credits, Clients and Awards TFI Envision in Norwalk has been selected as an award winner in the Creativity International Awards Show, for its packagedesign work on Amco Houseworks Lunch Buddies packaging by Focus Housewares Group. The Creativity International Awards are judged by a panel of advertising and design professionals. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut chapter, has announced Shep and Ian Murray, owners of Vineyard Vines, have been selected to receive the MS Hope Award at this year’s Multiple Sclerosis Dinner of Champions. The MS Hope Award honors outstanding individuals who exemplify extraordinary leadership, outstanding civic and community service and a long-standing commitment to humanitarian endeavors.

Martha Spiegel has joined Mackey & Guasco Staffing in Southport as business developer. Spiegel has been in the staffing industry for more than 15 years. Charlotta R. Taylor has been appointed director of admissions for recruitment and student engagement at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. Most recently, Taylor served as associate director for academic support and recruitment at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

On the Go: Business, Etc. Tuesday Nov. 27 Temple Israel Networking Group for individuals in their job search, 2 p.m., Temple Israel, 14 Coleytown Road, Westport. For information, call 227-1293.

Thursday Nov. 29 “Leadership Styles II,” workshop, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fairfield University’s Alumni House, 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. $99. For information, call 254-4000, ext. 2140.

Newsmakers

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Michael Carter, founding principal and managing director of Carter Morse & Mathias, a Southport-based investment banking firm, has joined the board of directors of Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Fairchester chapter. Carter holds a master’s degree from Columbia University and a bachelor’s degree from The University of Rochester.

More than 300 members of the Quinnipiac University community gathered to celebrate the passion and dedication of three faculty and staff members on the university’s Mount Carmel campus. Each year, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students recognizes members of Quinnipiac who demonstrate extraordinary contributions to students.

Wendy Ceccucci of Middletown, professor of computer information systems in the school of business at Quinnipiac University, has been elected to a one-year term as president of the Association of Information Technology Professionals’ Education Special Interest Group.

John Dyer has joined the Westport office of Halstead Property, a residential real estate brokerage firm with 23 offices. Dyer holds a MBA from Fairfield University. Liz Garcia has joined OperationsInc in Norwalk, a firm specializing in HR Solutions, as an accounting associate. Garcia brings more than 15 years of experience to her new role. She holds an associate’s degree in accounting from Housatonic Community College.

Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook has announced the appointment of the following individuals. Anthony Amendola was appointed director of sales and marketing. John V. Cortesi was appointed executive chef. Giuseppe Mauriello was appointed restaurant manager.

Standing, from left, Sharlene Walbaum, professor of psychology; Kimberly Hartmann, professor and chairperson of psychology; Terry W. Goodwin, chairman of the Quinnipiac University Board of Trustees; Kristen Richardson of Wallingford, laboratory instructor in biology; Quinnipiac University President John L. Lahey; Mohammad Elahee, professor and chairman of international business; seated, from left, Janice Wachtarz, associate vice president for information services and Dorothy Lauria, university registrar.

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on the record Vona Corp., Norwalk, contractor for Jones/Christie. Construct a retaining wall at an existing singlefamily residence, 1 Little Brook Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Nov. 5. Williams, John, contractor for Carnavel. Perform additions to a single-family residence, 256 Tokeneke Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Oct. 24.

Expand International of America Inc., Stratford. Filed by Pedro Ramos. Plaintiff’s attorney: John T. Bochanis, Bridgeport. Action: Brought against the defendant for violation of the disabilities act, denying the plaintiff his rights as an employee with a medical injury and causing lost earnings. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000. Filed Nov. 6. Case no. 6031332

Real Talk Wireless L.L.C., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by United Illuminating Co., New Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph Theodore Coppola, Trumbull. Action: Brought because of alleged negligence by the defendant to pay for electrical services that the plaintiff Woodger, Alfred. Perform interior provided. The sum of $4,733 is renovations at an existing single- owed the plaintiff. Filed Nov. 6. family residence, 2 Shephard St., Case no. 6031300. Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Oct. 25. Riverview Realty & Development Corp., Cromwell. Filed by Merritt Contractors Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Paul A. Sobel, Bridgeport. Action: Brought COURT CASES as a result of a construction contract, in which the plaintiff performed the work under contract and is owed $24,065.18. The defendant has been negligent in placing the amount of the plaintiff’s claim in escrow. Filed Nov. 2. American Optical Corp., et al., Case no. 6031258. Southbridge. Filed by John Patton, et al., Woodbridge. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christopher Meisenkothen, Seaview Village Condominium New Haven. Action: As a result of Association Inc., Bridgeport. Filed the plaintiff’s exposure to asbestos- by United Illuminating Co., New containing products at his work Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph as an engineer and the defendants Theodore Coppola, Trumbull. Acfailure to give appropriate warn- tion: Brought because of the defenings to its employees or agents of dant’s negligence to pay for electrical the dangers involved with working services that the plaintiff provided. or inhaling the asbestos-containing The sum of $9,473.66 is presproducts; the plaintiff claims full, ently due the plaintiff. Filed Nov. 6. fair and just monetary damages Case no. 6031301. in excess of $15,000. Filed Oct. 31. Case no. 6 031212 Sullivan, Charlene E. d.b.a. Sullivan’s on Chapel, New Haven. Connecticut Health of South- Filed by Comlink Inc., Stratford. port L.L.C., Southport. Filed by Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Bryk, United Illuminating Co., New Bridgeport. Action: Brought as a reHaven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph sult of a breach of contract between Theodore Coppola, Trumbull. Ac- the plaintiff and the defendant. The tion: Due to the negligence of the defendant entered into a contract defendant to pay for electrical ser- to deliver and install various elecvices that the plaintiff provided, tronic devices, which it stopped the sum of $115,497 is claimed using and as a result deprived the by the plaintiff. Filed Nov. 6. plaintiff of economic income. The Case no. 031302 plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000. Filed Nov. 6. Case no. 6031307. Wilson, Oliver, Westport, contractor for Allison Walker. Perform interior renovations at an existing single-family residence, 4 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Bridgeport Superior Court

The Professional Service Group Inc., aka Profess, et al., Monroe. Filed by People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Paul A. De Genaro, Stamford. Action: Brought as the defendants delivered a business credit line note and agreement in the principal amount of $25,000 to the plaintiff. The defendants agreed to make certain monthly installments, which it failed to do. Filed Nov. 5. Case no. 6031296.

Danbury Superior Court Branson Ultrasonics Corp., Danbury. Filed by Lyn Marchetti, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: George P. Klein, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff was hired and provided security services for the defendant, when she drove through a parking lot and was caused to brake hard to avoid hitting a deer. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000. Filed Nov. 6. Case no. 6010929. Wesconn Autobody & Collision Center L.L.C., Danbury. Filed by Source One Financial Corp., Norwell, Mass. Plaintiff’s attorney: William J. O’Sullivan, Wethersfield. Action: This suit is brought against the defendant which knew or should have known that it took possession of a vehicle that was subject to a security interest, and for selling the vehicle and keeping the proceeds. The plaintiff claims monetary damages between $2,500 to $15,000. Filed Nov. 7. Case no. 6010938

Stamford Superior Court Bill Gardiner Inc. aka Gardiner Inc., et al., New Canaan. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lloyd S. Lowinger, Avon. Action: Brought against the defendant after the plaintiff executed and delivered a line-of-credit promissory note in the original principal amount of $300,000 to the defendant. The defendant has failed to pay the sums due. Filed Nov. 7. Case no. 6016106.

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Landon Lumber Co., et al. Filed by John Hendrickson, et al., Rowayton. Plaintiff’s attorney: R. Richard Roina, Norwalk. Action: This action is brought against the defendant that delivered cedar siding to the plaintiff’s home. The plaintiff discovered mold appearimg on the siding of his home and after being removed, the plaintiff observed the reappearance of the mold. After investigation it was found that the siding was Paulownia, which is a glued composite made in China. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in the excess of $15,000. Filed Nov. 5. Case no. 6016069.

U.S. District Court

JA & MC Construction & Transport L.L.C., San Antonio, Texas. Filed by KB Line Construction Inc., Old Saybrook. Plaintiff’s attorney: C.G. Kirkman Jr., Old Saybrook. Action: This suit is brought against the defendant to recover monies that have arisen from a breach of contract and a breach of security agreement from the defendant. The plaintiff claims $1.8 million for the breach of contract and $634,000 for the breach of security agreement and a demand for trial by jury. Filed Oct. 26. Case no. 12cv01536.

Apple Inc., Cupertino, Calif. Filed by Whitserve L.L.C., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Walter B. Welsh, Middletown. Action: This suit is brought against the defendant for a patent infringement on patent no. 7,921,139 which is similar to the Apple software. Quick Look serves the same function as patent ‘139. The plaintiff alleges damage by the defendant and seeks a preliminary and permanent injunction against the defendant, damages and a trial by jury. Filed Oct. 25. Oracle Financial Services SoftPolysource L.L.C., Pleasant Hill, Case no. 12cv01522. ware Inc., Stamford. Filed by Mo. Filed by Polymer Resources Dominick D. Bria, Stamford. PlainLtd., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: tiff’s attorney: Steven M. FrederRichard Lewis, Stamford. Action: Convergent Outsourcing Inc. ick, Stamford. Action: This suit is brought with regard to the plain- d.b.a. ER Solutions, Renton, brought against the defendant for a tiff, which manufactures engineer- Wash. Filed by Victoria Rutigliano, breach of contract as it wrongfully ing plastic compounds and sells Middlefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: withheld compensation that is due it to endusers. The defendant is a Sergei Lemberg, Stamford. Action: the plaintiff who earned a base saldistributor of engineering plastic This suit is brought against the de- ary and commission of sales. The compounds and entered into a fendant for violation of Telephone plaintiff claims compensatory damdistribution agreement with plain- Consumer Protection Act and ages, common law punitive damtiff whereby the plaintiff issued a Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices ages and a trial by jury. Filed Nov. 5. credit application to the defendant, Act, which is a result of the defen- Case no. 12cv01564. which is now past due. The defendant making telemarketing phone dant is charged with a breach of calls to a cellular phone, which is in contract and unjust enrichment in violation of FCC regulations. The Thornton and Co. Inc., Southingits failure to settle its account. The plaintiff seeks an injunction against ton. Filed by Union Pacific Railroad plaintiff claims monetary damages the defendant from making such Co., Omaha, Neb. Plaintiff’s atin excess of $15,000. Filed Nov. 5. calls in the future, statutory dam- torney: Alison L. McKay, Stratford. ages of $500 for each call, treble Action: This suit is brought against Case no. 6016070. damages of up to $1,500 for each the defendant, for a breach of concall and a trial by jury. Filed Oct. 26. tract, because it was the consignee Sono Turtle L.L.C. d.b.a. Black Case no. 12cv01532. on the bills for shipments that were Bear Saloon L.L.C., et al., Normoved by the plaintiff. The demurwalk. Filed by Matthew Allen, rage charges for the shipments are Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ken- Design Builders L.L.C., et al., $79,120, which are still outstanding. neth D. Brown, Norwalk. Action: Oxford. Filed by Jose Aguilar, New Filed Oct. 25. Case no. 12cv01528. This action is brought against the Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mariusz defendant due to injuries that the Kurzyna, New Britain; and Peter plaintiff sustained after being es- Goselin, Hartford. Action: This suit Wayside Auto Body Inc. d.b.a. corted out of the establishment. is brought against the defendant Skyline Recovery Service, et al., The plaintiff seeks to recover mon- for its failure to pay the plaintiff North Hampton. Filed by Jacques etary damages in excess of $15,000 for overtime that is due him from Aviles and Sabrina Soto, Hartfor injuries and losses. Filed Nov. 2. his employment with the defen- ford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daniel S. dant. The defendant is in violation Blinn, Rocky Hill. Action: This suit Case no. 6016058. of unpaid wages and overtime is brought against the defendant, pay violations. The plaintiff seeks a repossession company and debt Stamford Health System Inc. the defendant to pays all wages collector, for harassment against d.b.a. The Stamford Hospital, owed and double damages for all the plaintiffs who had fallen beStamford. Filed by Filomena and wages and overtime. Filed Nov. 2. hind on their monthly payments. Jeffrey Faucher, Stamford. Plain- Case no. 12cv01555. The defendant aggravated the situtiff’s attorney: Angelo A. Ziotas, ation by being abusive and caused Stamford. Action: This action is damage to the vehicle when it brought against the defendant for HOP Energy d.b.a. Automatic forcibly repossessed it. The plainmalpractice after the birthing of a TLC Oil Co., East Hartford. Filed tiff claims actual damages, comminor by cesarean section. After by Tyrone Patterson, East Hart- mon law punitive damages and the birth, it was discovered that ford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Barbara E. statutory damages. Filed Oct. 25. the attending physician was negli- Gardner, Manchester. Action: This Case no. 12cv01520. gent in taking appropriate care of suit is brought against the defenthe minor in its care. The plaintiff dant for employment discriminaclaims monetary damages in excess tion based on the plaintiff’s race of $15,000. Filed Nov. 6. Case no. and the allegation that the plaintiff was treated differently than his co6016084. workers and that he wasn’t called back to work after the off-season. The plaintiff claims a trial by jury, economic, compensatory and punitive damages and reinstatement. Filed Oct. 30. Case no. 12cv01542.

on the record Yale University, New Haven. Filed by Kumba Hinds N’Dow. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williams, New Haven. Action: This suit is brought against the defendant for employment discrimination based on the plaintiff’s race as an AfricanAmerican female. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages and an injunction requiring the defendant to return the plaintiff to her position with full back pay and benefits. Filed Nov. 5. Case no. 12cv01558.

Robertson Holdings L.L.C., New Canaan. Seller: Sydel G. and Jerome B. Applebome, New Canaan. Property: Parcel A, Map 2249, New Canaan. Amount: $850,000. Filed Oct. 22.

DEEDS

WCG 8 L.L.C. Seller: Martha E. and Jesus J. Velez, Bridgeprot. Property: 188 Deacon St., Bridgeport. Amount: $102,500. Filed Nov. 1.

Commercial

TOLARI L.L.C., Stamford. Seller: 57 Broad Street L.L.C. Stamford and 59 Broad Street L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 57-59 Broad St., Unit 1, Stamford. Amount: $3.01 million. Filed Oct. 31.

QUIT CLAIM 77 Frogtown L.L.C., New Canaan. Seller: LTW Builders Inc., New Canaan. Property: Parcel B, Map 7551, Bally Realty L.L.C., Nanuet, N.Y. New Canaan. Amount: $1.5 mil- Seller: Claude Cousins Sr., West lion. Filed Nov. 1. Hartford. Property: 1913 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $85,000. Filed Nov. 1. Beech Road L.L.C. Seller: Jennifer Northam and Peter Wade, New Canaan. Property: 1 Father Peter’s Tran, Quoc Thang, Bridgeport. Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $5.3 Seller: city of Bridgeport. Property: million. Filed Oct. 31. 39-41 McKinley Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $117,000. Filed Nov. 1. Catamount Hills L.L.C., Fairfield. Seller: Jane M. Nichols, Newtown. Property: 508 Catamount Road, Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed Oct. 24. Alvarez, Maria Aurora and Mirtha Alvarez-Stiglmayer, Clover Properties L.L.C., Darien. Stamford. Seller: Kevin Hogan, Seller: Catherine A. Gallagher, Stamford. Property: 69 Tupper Stamford. Amount: Darien. Property: 19 Academy St., Drive, Darien. Amount: $1.725 million. $305,000. Filed Nov. 2. Filed Oct. 23. Ambrecht, Susan B., Gulf Stream, Lakeside Development L.L.C., Fla. Seller: Maples Inn DevelopNew Milford. Seller: Ann R. and ment Co. L.L.C., Rowayton. PropRobert A. Vozzella, Stamford. Prop- erty: Unit D, Maples Condominerty: 44 E. Hayestown Road, Unit ium, New Canaan. Amount: $1.7 12, Danbury. Amount: $309,421. million. Filed Nov. 1. Filed Oct. 25. Antivissimo, Daniel T., Norwalk. OP Acquisitions L.L.C., New Ha- Seller: Robert W. Brandt, Wilton. ven. Seller: Jane E. Loper, Fairfield. Property: 2 West Ave., Unit 18, Property: 196 Pine Creek Ave., Fair- Norwalk. Amount: $231,000. Filed field. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 29. Oct. 26. Avalos, Scott R., Stamford. Seller: Regency Homes L.L.C., Fairfield. Jane and William J. Avalos Jr., Vero Seller: Dolores P. Szabo, Fairfield. Beech, Fla. Property: 1 Edice Road, Property: 189 Veres St., Fairfield. Stamford. Amount: $480,000. Filed Oct. 31. Amount: $390,000. Filed Oct. 26.

Residential

RF Station Street L.L.C. Seller: Barrett, William, Hialeah, Fla. Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc. Property: Seller: Elizabeth M. and James S. 65 Station St., Fairfield. Amount: $1 Reale, New Fairfield. Property: 51 Route 37, New Fairfield. Amount: million. Filed Oct. 24. $102,000. Filed Oct. 26.

Bhattiprolu, Ravish V. Seller: Elena and Kenneth McCoy. Property: 14 Vincent Place, Norwalk. Amount: $1.08 million. Filed Nov. 2.

Duncan, Tamara, San Antonio, Texas. Seller: Marcia Kasony, Norwalk. Property: 14 Roosevelt St., Norwalk. Amount: $570,000. Filed Oct. 31.

Gargano, Barret M. and Edward W., Darien. Seller: Kristin F. Karpen, Darien. Property: 3 Meadow Road, Darien. Amount: $1.975 million. Filed Oct. 22.

Kinney, Candice and Christopher, Stratford. Seller: Jacqueline Goebel, Fairfield. Property: 879 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $467,000. Filed Nov. 1.

Bleiman, Blair F. and Benjamin E., New Fairfield. Seller: Kathleen A. and James E. Simonitsch, Scottsdale, Ariz. Property: 16 Pinewood Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: not disclosed. Filed Oct. 23.

Emanuel, Joseph D., Fairfield. Seller: Barbara Ann Scinto, Fairfield. Property: 15 Verna Field Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 1.

Glick, Kristen M. and Ryan M., New York City. Seller: Christopher Ebstein, Fairfield. Property: 311 Warde Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $440,000. Filed Nov. 1.

Knapp, Jennifer L., Wilton. Seller: Susan Rice Lamont, Vero Beech, Fla. Property: 3 Liberty St., Wilton. Amount: $430,000. Filed Oct. 24.

Enyinna, Uchechi, Newburgh, Brown, Julane and Kevin, Stam- N.Y. Seller: Suzanne Swaine, Norford. Seller: Susan D. Chow-Mol- walk. Property: 249 Ely Ave., Norgioglio and Anthony J. Molgloglio, walk. Amount: $175,000. Filed Stamford. Property: 1379 Long Oct. 25. Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $629,900. Filed Oct. 31. Escobar, Jose Sr., Hamden. Seller: Elliott C. Morales, Norwalk. PropBush, Susan Nicole and Jona- erty: 14 Southwind Drive, Norwalk. than. Seller: Katherine and Erik Amount: $150,000. Filed Oct. 31. G. Senseney, Fairfield. Property: 54 Lynnbrook Road, Fairfield. Fernandez, Robert. Seller: The Amount: $412,000. Filed Nov. 1. Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 1156Camacho, Hector, Norwalk. Seller: 1161 Kossuth St., Bridgeport. Federal National Mortgage Associ- Amount: $65,000. Filed Nov. 1. ation, Washington, D.C. Property: 8 Disesa Court, Norwalk. Amount: Flink, Erin, Norwalk. Seller: $120,000. Filed Oct. 23. Jeanette and James D. Graham, Weston. Property: 10 MountaConstnho, Matthew. Seller: Fan- inview Drive, Weston. Amount: nie Mae aka Federal National Mort- $525,000. Filed Oct. 26. gage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 350 Grovers Ave., Unit 7J, Bridgeport. Amount: $145,500. Floriani-Rafaeli, Silvio, Trumbull. Seller: PZ Associates L.L.C., Filed Nov. 1. Trumbull. Property: 15 Elmwood Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $213,000. Cox, Valerie S. and Thomas R., Filed Oct. 24. Darien. Seller: Anne C. Grubbs, Darien. Property: 17 Pond Lane, Darien. Amount: $600,000. Filed Foley, Megan and Lawrence G. Seller: Beverly Goldfield. PropOct. 23. erty: 55 Benedict Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $369,000. Filed Oct. 29. Delmonico, Sarah M., Norwalk. Seller: Steven A. Bussiere, Stamford. Property: 50 Aiken St., Unit 365, Frost, Juliet and Nigel, Weston. Norwalk. Amount: $213,000. Filed Seller: Elizabeth R. and Daniel E. Klein III, Weston. Property: Oct. 23. 290 Georgetown Road, Weston. Amount: $395,000. Filed Oct. 23. Dove, Rasha B. and James H. II, Chesterfield, Mo. Seller: Arlene V. and Craig C. Drimal, Weston. Garabo, Christine L. and Paul Property: 31 Codfish Lane, Weston. J., Brewster, N.Y. Seller: Richard Abramson, New Fairfield. PropAmount: $885,000. Filed Oct. 26. erty: 247 Route 39, New Fairfield. Amount: $200,000. Filed Oct. 31. Doyne, Vicki, Norwalk. Seller: Jane M. and William M. Thomson, Norwalk. Property: 19 Chipmunk Lane, Gardner, Arlene, Stamford. Seller: Norwalk. Amount: $639,000. Filed T. Wilson Inc. Property: 20 Lincoln Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $195,000. Oct. 26. Filed Nov. 1.

Krize, Anthony J., Fairfield. Seller: Gomez, Christine L. and Vin- Louie P. Pintek Jr., Cheshire. Propcent J. Martello, Norwalk. Seller: erty: 280 Melody Lane, Fairfield. Debra M. and Daniel A. Eggleston. Amount: $202,500. Filed Oct. 26. Property: 34 Frances Ave, Norwalk. Amount: $355,000. Filed Oct. 31. Laska, Kelli and Sharon Woods, Norwalk. Seller: Helen Margaret Grajkowska, Magdalena and Trombetta, Halifax, Mass. Property: Tadeausz Rezmer. Seller: Federal 5 Finley St., Norwalk. Amount: Housing Mortgage Loans, Wash- $248,500. Filed Oct. 25. ington, D.C. Property: 211 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Amount: Law, Shannon and Edward Alan $365,000. Filed Oct. 31. Otte, Greenwich. Seller: Marjorie M. and Joseph Pucciarelli, Norwalk. Gray, William, Greenwich. Seller: Property: 33 Slice Drive, Stamford. Amy Breitrick, Norwalk. Prop- Amount: $775,000. Filed Oct. 23. erty: 806 Foxboro Court, Norwalk. Amount: $384,000. Filed Nov. 1. Li, Qiang and Chao Han, Stamford. Seller: Marjorie R. Oswald, Grogan, Ann Parry, New Canaan. Darien. Property: 167 Hollow Tree Seller: Barbara Coleman. Property: Ridge Road, Darien. Amount: 24 St. John’s Place, Unit 9, New $425,000. Filed Oct. 22. Canaan. Amount: $275,000. Filed Nov. 2. Lopez, Janet and Joseph, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Jill and Emanuel LaHall, Heather and Gregory, Wil- barbera, New Fairfield. Property: ton. Seller: Gail and James Moore 18 Eastview Drive, New Fairfield. Bollinger, Wilton. Property: 19 Amount: $330,000. Filed Oct. 26. Briardale Place, Wilton. Amount: $979,000. Filed Oct. 23. Macaulso, Christie and John G. Malvicni, Norwalk. Seller: ElizaHarel, Elinor and Eric Nussen- beth H. and Richard G. Packovsky, blatt. Seller: Eastside Develop- Norwalk. Property: 24 Roosevelt ment Associates L.L.C., Stamford. St., Norwalk. Amount: $402,000. Property: 850 E. Main St., Unit 428, Filed Nov. 2. Stamford. Amount: $469,000. Filed Nov. 1. Mahle, Maureen and Steven Klocke, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Ann Herring, Pamela D., New Ca- E. and Louis J. Palisano, Norwalk. naan. Seller: Edward Hughes, New Property: 15 Garner St., Norwalk. Canaan. Property: 294 Main St., Amount: $235,000. Filed Oct. 26. Unit A, New Canaan. Amount: $800,000. Filed Oct. 25. Mangu, Arathi and Vaidheeswaran Krishnamurti, StamHoldampf, Anthony , Fairfield. ford. Seller: Cecen and Lie Fen Seller: Janet Holsten Perry, Fairfield. Handali, Stamford. Property: 32 Property: 60 Christmas Tree Lane, Jamroga Lane, Stamford. Amount: Fairfield. Amount: $970,000. Filed $689,600. Filed Nov. 2. Nov. 1. Martin, Jolene, Darien. Seller: Jones-Nunn, Paula R. and Clar- Susan Klein, Fairfield. Property: ence Nunn. Seller: Polito Enter- 106 Gardiner St., Darien. Amount: prises L.L.C. Property: 31 Spring- $562,500. Filed Oct. 22. brook Lane, Wilton. Amount: $2.37 million. Filed Oct. 23.

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on the record Mason, Jill and Aaron, Norwalk. Seller: Danielle B. and William L. Vorhies III. Property: 8 Caddy Road, Norwalk. Amount: $785,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Ren, Jane. Seller: Eastside Development Associates L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 850 E. Main St., Unit 430, Stamford. Amount: $469,000. Filed Nov. 1.

Matsunaga, Naoko and Michael Nol, Ridgefield. Seller: Walter Plaut, Ridgefield. Property: 5 Linden Heights, Norwalk. Amount: $526,234.25. Filed Oct. 26.

Rimoli, Pat A., Brewster, N.Y. Seller: Sally J. Petrone, Danbury. Property: 803 Larson Drive, Danbury. Amount: $238,000. Filed Nov. 1.

McLevy, Joshua E., Fairfield. Seller: Howard B. Adams, Fairfield. Property: 95 Perry St., Fairfield. Amount: $277,500. Filed Oct. 26. Mendence, Caitlin A. and Franine; and Jeffrey R. Tiani, Norwalk. Seller: Marjorie M. Emmerthal, Salisbury, Md. Property: 2 Brookhill Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $380,000. Filed Oct. 23. Merris, Ariel S. and Ian B., Bridgeport. Seller: Brendan Leahy, Ridgefield. Property: 23 Steephill Road, Weston. Amount: $319,500. Filed Nov. 2. Mezzapelle, Rita and Dominic, Stamford. Seller: Pamela A. Garrett, Norwalk. Property: 253 Riverside Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $522,000. Filed Oct. 23. Ostrander, Laura M. and Robert, Darien. Seller: Lauren and Daniel M. Avitabile, Darien. Property: 8 Edgerton St., Darien. Amount: $824,300. Filed Oct. 22. Persampieri, Christine Marie and Daniel D. Brew. Seller: RMS Long-Term Family Investmetn L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 85 Camp Ave., Unit 6-E, Stamford. Amount: $589,048. Filed Nov. 1. Rayachoti, Anand, Stamford. Seller: Carolyn L. Rockoff. Property: 2437 Bedford St., Unit 5, Garage 1, Stamford. Amount: $17,500. Filed Nov. 2. Realview of Connecticut Inc., Stamford. Seller: Soundview Frms L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 700 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1.88 million. Filed Nov. 2. Redmond, Jonathan, Stamford. Seller: Sanford Redmond, Stamford. Property: 746 Riverbank Road, Stamford. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Nov. 2.

Thorpe, Ronald D. Jr., Westport. Seller: Beverly Coscia, Norwalk. Property: 346 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $745,000. Filed Nov. 1.

Zhang, Xi and Yu Sun, Stamford. Seller: Carla M. and Seth E. Johnson, Lexington, Mass. Property: 48 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 18, Stamford. Amount: $290,000. Filed Oct. 31.

Tobin, Elizabeth as trustee under the Gregory Kopchinsky 2012 Trust, New Canaan. Seller: Jeanne FORECLOSURES T. Primeau, Stamford. Property: 61 Seaview Ave., Unit 61, Stamford. Amount: $1.039.5 million. Filed Andrade, Catherine, et al. CrediRubel, Randi B. and Robert E. Oct. 31. tor: OneWest Bank F.S.B., PasaBrown III, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: dena, Calif. Property: 97 Richards Dorothy M. Sutton Revocable Ave., Unit A16, Norwalk. JudgTrust. Property: 6 Primrose Court, Toll CT III, Newtown. Seller: ment of foreclosure has passed. Norwalk. Amount: $349,500. Filed Lorna S. and John R. Massaro; and Filed Oct. 26. Oct. 31. George W. Beekman, N. Salem, N.Y. Property: 182 Warrington Round, Danbury. Amount: Arango, Bonel, et al. Creditor: The Sanborn, Sarah E. and Christo- $374,720. Filed Oct. 31. Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, pher M., Stamford. Seller: Stephen New York City. Property: 6 Byrd J. Brown, New Fairfield. Property: Road, Norwalk. Judgment of fore36 Merlin Ave., New Fairfield. Toll CT III, Newtown. Seller: Yele- closure has passed. Filed Oct. 26. Amount: $300,000. Filed Nov. 1. na German and Boris Rosenfeld, New Milford. Property: 11 Humber Hill Road, Danbury. Amount: Boyd, Tikitwana, et al. Creditor: Schneider, Elisabeth and Thom- $429,137. Filed Nov. 1. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Fort Mill, as, Fairfield. Seller: Jennifer Kim S.C. Property: 995 Capital Ave, Unit Meier, Fairfield. Property: 171 Birch K, Bridgeport. Judgment of forecloRoad, Fairfield. Amount: $1.8 mil- U.S. Bank, Norwalk. Seller: Ma- sure has passed. Filed Nov. 1. lion. Filed Oct. 26. jda Abajlal and Hicham Essarsare. Property: 59 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk. Amount: $385,500. Filed Cardova, Carmen and Charles. Sconziano, Catherine and Mat- Oct. 23. Creditor: PNC Bank N.A., Pittsthew M., New Canaan. Seller: burgh, Pa. Property: 75 Greystone Marisol and Christopher N. Cuesta, Road, Bridgeport. Judgment of New Canaan. Property: 53 Bald Hill Villegas, George J., Norwalk. Sell- foreclosure has passed. Filed Nov. 1. Road, Wilton. Amount: $906,000. er: Joan D. Stergue, Norwalk. PropFiled Oct. 26. erty: 6 Villwaway Road, Norwalk. Amount: $325,000. Filed Nov. 1. Ferraz, Chaliston M., et al. Creditor: Banco Popular North America, Snyder, Carolyn R. and David A., Rosemont, Ill. Property: 98 KenneNorwalk. Seller: Nancy N. and A. Vitorino, James. Seller: Carole D. dy Drive, Bridgeport. Judgment of Robert Faesy, Wilton. Property: 10 and James A. Brown, Bridgeprot. foreclosure has passed. Filed Nov. 1. Kellogg Drive, Wilton. Amount: Property: 675-679 Courtland Ave., $715,000. Filed Oct. 24. Bridgeport. Amount: $347,500. Filed Nov. 1. Norton, Lois, et al. Creditor: General Real Estate Holdings. Property: Solomon, Kyla and Mark, Wilton. 21 Cloverleaf Drive, New Fairfiled. Seller: Suzanne J. Glomb. Prop- Watson, Lori and William M., Judgment of foreclosure has passed. erty: 220 Linden Tree Road, Wilton. Tampa, Fla. Seller: Kimberly Van Filed Oct. 31. Amount: $747,000. Filed Oct. 31. Camp-Coupe and Timothy Coupe, Norwalk. Property: 13-1/2 Indian Spring Road, Rowayton. Amount: Pace, Stephen J., et al. Creditor: Somers, Shelley. Seller: Debra $2.93 million. Filed Nov. 5. OneWest Bank F.S.B., Pasadena, Giblin. Property: 24 Buckingham Calif. Property: 2 Misty Brook Place, Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Lane, Unit 100, New Fairfiled. Filed Oct. 26. Whitaker, Hilary and Patrick, Judgment of foreclosure has passed. Darien. Seller: Erin Sergeant and Filed Oct. 31. Roger Vorhies, Norwalk. Property: Sondergaard, Karen and David 75 Perry Ave., Norwalk. Amount: Jr., Trumbull. Seller: Stephanie $420,000. Filed Oct. 26. Quiroz, Ivan DeJesus. Creditor: Johnson, Trumbull. Property: 9 Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., LewVail Court, Trumbull. Amount: isville, Texas. Property: 474 Cow$849,900. Filed Oct. 29. Williams, Tiffany, Bridgeport. perthwaite St., Unit B, Danbury. Seller: Angelica Wierzbinski, Mid- Judgment of foreclosure has passed. dle Village, N.Y. Property: 456-458 Sottosanti, Jill and Mark Ma- Gurdon St., Bridgeport. Amount: Filed Nov. 1. linovsky, Trumbull. Seller: Me- $223,000. Filed Nov. 1. gan and Daniel DePonte, TrumRamasamy, Sivakumar R., et al. bull. Property: 44 McGuire Road, Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Trumbull. Amount: $750,000. Wu, Lin. Seller: APC Develop- Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 11 BedFiled Oct. 26. ment L.L.C., Stamford. Property: ford Ave., Unit P-2, Norwalk. Judg48 Pleasant St., Unit 3, Stamford. ment of foreclosure has passed. Amount: $491,000. Filed Nov. 2. Filed Oct. 26. Stone, Scott M., Stamford. Seller: Ruth S. Block, Stamford. Property: 75 Briar Woods Trail, Stamford. Amount: $775,000. Filed Nov. 1.

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Ryan, Molly S. and Dennis M. Creditor: Provident Funding Association L.P., Flint, Mich. Property: 30 Kenwood Lane, Trumbull. Judgment of foreclosure has passed. Filed Oct. 29.

Brown, K. Lee, Wilton. $593.77, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 54 Wilridge Road, Wilton. Filed Nov. 2.

Santos, Francisco A., et al. Creditor: OneWest Bank F.S.B., Pasadena, Calif. Property: 323-327 William St., Bridgeport. Judgment of foreclosure has passed. Filed Nov. 1.

Campopiano, David, Bridgeport. $5,488.56, in favor of FIA Card Services, N.A, Newark, Del., by Stephen A. Wiener, East Hartford. Property: 69 Ellsworth St., Apt. 101, Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 1.

Torres, Miriam. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 381-383 Arctic St., Bridgeport. Judgment of foreclosure has passed. Filed Nov. 1.

Cascella, Todd M., Easton. $6,630.66, in favor of Cavalry SPV I, L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 2 Easton Heights Lane, Easton. Filed Oct. 25.

Ukaj, Xhevdet, et al. Creditor: Waterfall Victoria Master Fund Ltd., New York City. Property: Coleman St., Bridgeport. Judgment of foreclosure has passed. Filed Nov. 1.

JUDGMENTS

Casey, Melinda, et al., New Fairfield. $1,137.18, in favor of New Milford Hospital, New Milford, by Karen E. Lahey, Waterbury. Property: 2 Milltown Road, New Fairfield. Filed Oct. 26.

Da Silva, Marcelio G., Danbury. $592.77, in favor of Norbert E. Akhundzadeh, Hormoz, Trum- Mitchell Co. Inc., Danbury, by bull. $2,287.73, in favor of Portfolio Philip H. Manogan, Waterbury. Recovery Associates L.L.C., Nor- Property: 3 Ford Ave., Danbury. folk, Va., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Filed Nov. 1. Haven. Property: 129 Merrimac Drive, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 24. Dzamko, John, New Fairfield. $1,217.39, in favor of Danbury Akhundzadeh, Hormoz, Trum- Hospital, Bethel, by Stephen A. bull., $2,287.73, in favor of Port- Wiener, East Hartford. Property: 3 folio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Darien Road, New Fairfield. Filed Norfolk, Va., by Joseph M. Tobin, Oct. 26. New Haven. Property: 10 Evergreen Lane, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 24. Galeano, Jennifer, Norwalk. $1,081.78, in favor of Portfolio ReBaxter, Glenn D., Trumbull. covery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, $1,939.93, in favor of Cavalry SPV Va., by Joseph M. Tobin, New HaI L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Joseph ven. Propperty: 8 Yale St., Norwalk. M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 40 Filed Oct. 24. Cedar Hill Drive, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 24. Hirsch, Howard, Norwalk. $4,875.80, in favor of Norwalk Berko, Robert, Trumbull. Medical Group, Norwalk, by Ste$58,063.76, in favor of Elk Associ- phen A. Wiener, East Hartford. ates Funding Corp., New York City, Property: 71 Soundview Ave., Norby William J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Wethers- walk. Filed Oct. 26. field. Property: 119 Aspen Lane, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 26. Jamshidian, Carmell, Trumbull. $9,682.84, in favor of Cavalry SPV Bonazza, Lena, Trumbull. I, L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Joseph $13,397.36, in favor of Portfolio Re- M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: covery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, 4338 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Filed Va., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Ha- Oct. 24. ven. Propperty: 27 Bonanza Drive, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 24. Ladines, Pilar, Norwalk. $3,763.75, in favor of Portfolio Recovery AssoBradley, Mark S., Norwalk. ciates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by Joseph $8,306.13, in favor of Discover M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 8 Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Ste- Mack St., Norwalk. Filed Oct. 24. phen A. Wiener, East Hartford. Property: 4 Weather Bell Drive, Norwalk. Filed Nov. 2.

on the record Lee, Virginia, Trumbull. $17,397.09, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Stephen A. Wiener, East Hartford. Property: 36 Rutlee Drive, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 25.

Pernstich, Andrea, Norwalk. $4,024.31, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Stephen A. Wiener, East Hartford. Property: 16 Woodbine St., Norwalk. Filed Oct. 26.

Schaeffer, Jill and Herman, Wilton. $693.61, in favor of New England Carting of Wilton L.L.C., for Lisa Palumberi, Member. Property: 261 Linden Tree Road, Wilton. Filed Oct. 24.

List, Thomas, Fairfield. $20,007.49, in favor of Trump Taj Mahal Associates, Atlantic City, N.J., by Thomas L. Kanasky Jr., Bridgeport. Property: 93 Sawyer Road, Fairfield. Filed Oct. 23.

Picone, Carolyn, Danbury. $5,614.86, in favor of Asset Asseptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 1206 Cypress Drive, Danbury. Filed Nov. 1.

Scinto, John, Trumbull. $1,166.18, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Stephen A. Wiener, East Hartford. Property: 30 Regina St., Trumbull. Filed Oct. 23.

Malik, Asif, Easton. $2,632.07, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 119 Judd Road, Easton. Filed Oct. 25.

Ploski, Mark, Trumbull. $14,610.46, in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Midvale, Utah, by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 195 Merrimac Drive, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 24.

Smith, Elizabeth, Trumbull. $2,636.82, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by Stephen A. Wiener, East Hartford. Property: 146 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. Filed Nov. 5.

Malik, Asif, Easton. $2,632.07, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 82 Rockhouse Road, Easton. Filed Oct. 25.

Reed, Wendy, Norwalk. $6,557.16, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Stephen A. Wiener, East Hartford. Property: 179 Newtown Ave., Norwalk. Filed Oct. 26.

Teal, Winnie, et al., Stamford. $14,231.85, in favor of Italian Center of Stamford Inc., Stamford, by Nicholas W. Vitti Jr., Stamford. Property: 22 Union St., Stamford. Filed Oct. 31.

Martiarano, Helen, New Fairfield. $682.50, in favor of Lorraine Burio DMD, New Fairfield, by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 17 Milltown Road, New Fairfield. Filed Oct. 23.

Reisert, Donald, Danbury. $5,990.91, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by Stephen A. Wiener, East Hartford. Property: 7 N. Nabby Road, Danbury. Filed Nov. 1.

Molina, Edgar, Stamford. $4,137.35, in favor of U.S. Equities Corp., South Salem, N.Y., by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 594 Wood Ave., Unit 596, Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 1.

Reyes, Edgar, Norwalk. $11,663.00, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Stephen A. Wiener, East Hartford . Property: 35 Fairfield Ave., Apt 5, Norwalk. Filed Nov. 2.

Murphy, Richard, Fairfield. $13,421.56, in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Col., by Joseph M. Tobin, New Haven. Property: 215 Saxonwood Road, Fairfield. Filed Oct. 29.

Santiago, David, Bridgeport. $4,865.55, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank N.A., West Des Moines, Iowa, by Sara M. Gould, Stamford. Property: 115 Russell Road, Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 1.

Murray, Antoinette M., Trumbull. $5,347.40, in favor of Sikorsky Financial Credit Union Inc., Stratford, by Richard Terry, Hamden. Property: 81 Brian Drive, Trumbull. Filed Nov. 5. Nieves, Dorothy J., Bridgeport. $401, in favor of Bridgeport Radiology Association, Bridgeport, by Jeffrey T. Schuyler, N. Britain. Property: 45 Rockland St., Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 1.

Sarantos, Nan M., Trumbull. $3,591.46, in favor of Citibank N.A.,Sioux Falls, S.D., by Stephen A. Wiener, East Hartford. Property: 52 Ash Circle, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 25.

Connecticut CVS Pharmacy L.L.C., Woonsocket, R.I, by John J. Bolton. Landlord: HATTCO L.L.C. Property: Connecticut Ave, Norwalk. Term: 25 years, commencing March 2010. Filed Oct. 31.

Dirubio, Joanna Splawn and Jeffrey L., 18 Main St., New Canaan. $6,088.67, tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 22.

Riith, Robert Jr., PH Inc., 124 W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk. $4,014.60, failure to file or file correct information returns. Filed Nov. 1.

Ellis, Gerald F., P.O. Box 1151, New Canaan. $30,042.68, tax debt on inConnecticut Pharmacy L.L.C., come earned. Filed Oct. 31. Oxford, by Scott Wolak. Landlord: MNL Town Line L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 664 Main Ave., Norwalk. Fowler, George K., 2 Primrose Term: Five years, commencing Nov. Court, Norwalk. $50,157.15, tax debt on income earned. Filed 1. Filed Nov. 5. Nov. 1.

Rybnick, Robert Jr., 18 Gaxton Road, Stamford. $18,321.59, tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 1.

Conservatory of Dance L.L.C., by David Kirn, Managing Member. Landlord: Sun Plaza L.L.C. Property: 151 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton. Term: Seven years 10 months, commencing Oct. 1. Filed Oct. 26.

LIENS

Schafer, Joan M., 8 Capitol Drive, Shelton. $13,065.34, tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23.

GCB Inc., P.O. Box 2323, Norwalk. Walsh, James F., 85 Pratt St., Fair$2,747.75, failure to file or file cor- field. $96,847.33, tax debt on inrect information returns.. Filed come earned. Filed Oct. 23. Nov. 1. Whaley, John Jr., 10 Maple Road, Goodchi, Lisa A. and Robert Easton. $6,043.89, tax debt on inRybnick Jr., 18 Gaxton Road, come earned. Filed Oct. 25. Stamford. $20,856.67, tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 1.

Broker’s Liens

Federal Tax Liens - Released

Hirshorn, Steven, 336 Round Hill Road, Fairfiled. $12,432.09, tax debt Hilton, Jennifer, New Canaan. on income earned. Filed Oct. 23. Hinrichsen, John W., 10 France Ulloa, Rodrigo R., Stamford. $35900, in favor of Real Estate Sales $8,414.16, in favor of Discover and Services L.L.C., New Canaan. Jackson, Homer W. Jr., 17 Freed- St., Norwalk. $6,236.06, tax debt on Bank, Salem, N.H., by Raymond Property: 34 Braeburn Drive, New man Drive, Norwalk. $7,535.06, income earned. Filed Nov. 1. G. LeFoll, Rocky Hill. Property: Canaan. Filed Oct. 26. tax debt on income earned. Filed 680 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Filed Nov. 1. Oct. 30.

Federal Tax Liens

Federal Tax Liens - Withdrawl

Lord, Jason M., 3 Route 39, New Fairfield. $8,126, payroll taxes. Filed Barry, Jana, 32 Clapboard Ridge Oct. 31. Road, Danbury. $45,924.88, tax debt on income earned. Filed Major, Kevin P., 47 Fox Run Road, Nov. 1. Norwalk. $48,725.01, tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 1. Barry, Jana, 11 Scuppo Road, Unit 107, Danbury. $45,924.88, tax debt Washington, Malliya, Trumbull. $4,582.72, in favor of Cach L.L.C., Agababian, Ronald H. and SJ Metro Lace Co. Inc., P.O. Box on income earned. Filed Nov. 1. Gor, 34 Heritage Lane, Weston. Denver, Col., by Joseph M. Tobin, 1087, Southport. $356.00, failure New Haven. Property: 9 Tashua $4,766.19, tax debt on income to file or file correct information earned. Filed Nov. 1. Parkway, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 24. returns. Filed Oct. 23. Vignos, Brian J., Trumbull. $2,737.47, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Stephen A. Wiener, East Hartford. Agababian, Ronald H., 34 HeriProperty: 56 McGuire Road, Trum- tage Lane, Weston. $29,576.71, tax debt on income earned Filed bull. Filed Nov. 5. Nov. 1.

LEASES 200 Henry Street Condominium Association Inc., by David Fite Waters, Stamford. Landlord: Five Yale & Towne L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 100 Washington Blvd., Suite 200, Stamford. Term: 25 years, commencing July 1, 2012. Filed Oct. 31. 737 Canal L.L.C., by David Fite Waters, Stamford. Landlord: Five Yale & Towne L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 100 Washington Blvd., Suite 200, Stamford. Term: 25 years, commencing July 1, 2012. Filed Oct. 31.

Mechanic’s Liens - Filed

Audiodesign Inc., 75 Craig Court, Mylott, Andrew, 10 Hawkins Ave., Fairfiled. $6,316.28, payroll taxes. East Norwalk. $45,185.44, tax debt Filed Oct. 23. Chabad Lubavitch of Western on income earned. Filed Nov. 1. and Southern New England Inc., Stamford. Filed by Handrail DeBerman, Frauke and Richard Prater, Cullen, 106 Shorefront sign Inc., Columbia, Pa., by Kevin (Fairfield), 275 Central Park Park, Norwalk. $4,862.35, tax debt Downs, president, for work done West, Apt. 11B, New York City. on income earned. Filed Nov. 1. by P&H Construction Inc., Nor$173,268.89, tax debt on income walk. Property: 752 High Ridge earned. Filed Oct. 23. Road, Stamford. Amount: $5,131. Preuss, Susan L., 415 Hunting Filed Nov. 2. Ridge Road, Stamford. $13,737.09, Bien, Amy B., 82 Fawn Ridge Lane, tax debt on income earned. Filed Norwalk. $225,401.97, tax debt on Nov. 1. income earned. Filed Nov. 1. Brancato, Mirella and Mario, 138 York Road, Fairfiled. $27,375.01, tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23.

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Cruz, Ary Jr., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Steven G. Berg, Norwalk, for Foxboro Court Condominium Association Inc., Norwalk. Property: 312 Foxboro Drive, Norwalk. AcBrown, Megan and Bryan, tion: to foreclose on unpaid comDarien. Filed by Yiriy Construction mon charges and assessments. Filed L.L.C., by Yuri Matselyukh. Proper- Nov. 2. ty: 67 Lakeview Ave., New Canaan. Amount: $29,611. Filed Oct. 23. Daouphars, Philip, et al., Stamford. Filed by Steven G. Berg, NorWilson, Neil R., et al., Darien. walk, for Greenway Condominium Filed by Richard Girouard Associ- Association Inc., Stamford. Properates L.L.C., Greenwich, by Richard ty: 60 Lawn Ave., Builiding E, Unit G. Girouard. Property: 60 Sum- 24, Stamford. Action: to foreclose mersweet Lane, New Canaan. on unpaid common charges and Amount: $69,074.11. Filed Oct. 22. assessments. Filed Oct. 31. Dickinson, Jeana M., et al., Wilton. Filed by Adrienne Roach, Hartford, for U.S Bank N.A., trustee, Alvarez, Diana and Hector Re- Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 17 strepo, Norwalk. Filed by Neil Hickory Hill Road, Wilton. Action: A. Lippman, Norwalk, for Stuart to foreclose a delinquent mortgage Heights Condominium Asso- in the original principal amount of ciation Inc., Norwalk. Property: 45 $940,800, dated September 2011. Stuart Ave., Unit J., Norwalk. Ac- Filed Oct. 26. tion: to foreclose delinquent common assessments. Filed Nov. 2. Dixon-Shaw, Claudette, Stamford. Filed by Robert J. Piscitelli, Arriaga, Milton, et al., Bridge- Avon, for The Bank of New York port. Filed by Loren M. Bisberg, Mellon, trustee, New York City. Farmington, for The Bank of New Property: 44 Sterling Place, StamYork Mellon, trustee, New York ford. Action: to foreclose a delinCity. Property: 64 Livingston Place, quent mortgage in the original Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a principal amount of $488,000, delinquent mortgage in the origi- dated August 2007. Filed Nov. 1. nal principal amount of $220,000, dated February 2006. Filed Nov. 1. Durham, James R., et al., Danbury. Filed by Adrienne Roach, Choquette, Robert L., et al., Wil- Hartford, for Bank of America ton. Filed by Jeffrey M. Knickerbox- N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 28 er, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank Balmforth Ave., Danbury. Action: N.A., Bloomington, Minn. Prop- to foreclose a delinquent mortgage erty: 25 Sunset Hill Road, Wilton. in the original principal amount Action: to foreclose a delinquent of $90,000, dated July 2002. Filed mortgage in the original principal Nov. 1. amount of $227,100, dated December 2000. Filed Oct. 23. Fabrizio, Jeffery P., et al., Easton. Filed by Mario Arena, Hartford, Cichetti, David, et al., Trum- for The Bank of New York Mellon, bull. Filed by Loren M. Bisberg, trustee, New York City. Property: 35 Farmington, for GMAC Mortgage Sturbridge Road, Easton. Action: L.L.C., Fort Washington, Pa. Prop- to foreclose a delinquent mortgage erty: 14 Garnet Road, Trumbull. in the original principal amount of Action: to foreclose a delinquent $384,000, dated August 2003. Filed mortgage in the original principal Oct. 26. amount of $246,837, dated October 2008. Filed Oct. 26. Fajardo, Isis Y., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Adrienne Roach, Hartford, Council, Juanita B., Danbury. for New York Community Bank, Filed by Kevin M. Casini, Hartford, Westbury, N.Y. Property: 41 Lowe for Connecticut Housing Finance St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose a Authority. Property: 23 Scuppo delinquent mortgage in the origiRoad, Unit 3-1, Danbury. Action: nal principal amount of $400,000, to foreclose a delinquent mortgage dated January 2007. Filed Oct. 24. in the original principal amount of $203,700, dated July 2007. Filed Florian, Anne S. and Jean Claude, Nov. 1. Bridgeport. Filed by Holly L. Rutko, Pawtucket, R.I, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 105 Kaechele Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $245,000, dated June 2005. Filed Nov. 1.

LIS PENDENS

Fogarty, Patrick B., Stamford. Filed by Wiliam R. Dziedzic, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 85 Riverside Ave., Unit G-2, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $282,000, dated May 2005. Filed Nov. 1.

RF Station Street L.L.C., Fair- Lappy Co., 88 Rosehill Ave., Danfield, by Mark P. Finlay. Lender: RD bury 06810, c/o Fairfield Processing Scinto Inc., Shelton. Property: 65 Inc. Filed Oct. 31. Station St., Fairfield. Amount: $1 million. Filed Oct. 24. Lynn Ashworth Fashion Consultant, 53 Collinswood Road, Wilton RR One L.L.C., New York City, by 06897, c/o Lynn Ashworth. Filed W. Carter Gremp. Lender: Secure Nov. 2. Capital Group L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 188-190 Deacon St., Gillis, Laura A., et al., Norwalk. Bridgeport. Amount: $85,000. Filed Map Electric, 34 Pembroke Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Meynel PolFiled by Steven G. Berg, Norwalk, Nov. 1. lock. Filed Nov. 5. for Rolling Ridge Condominium Association, Norwalk. Property: 50 Aiken St., Unit 383, Norwalk. Ac- Sireast Ave. L.L.C., Westport, by New Businesses tion: to foreclose on unpaid com- Robert Haroun. Lender: Fairfield This weeks Records Sections conmon charges and assessments Filed County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 124 East Ave., Norwalk. Amount: tains 21 more new businesses on Oct. 23. $1.75 million. Filed Oct. 31. westfaironline.com. Subscribe to

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MORTGAGES 40 South Main Street L.L.C., Norwalk, by Al Mirin, president. Lender: Redevelopment Agency city of Norwalk. Property: 40 S. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Oct. 26. 59 Broad Street L.L.C., New Rochelle, N.Y. and 57 Broad Street L.L.C., Bayside, N.Y., by Sophia Paleologou and Alexander Todorovic; and Lambrini and Kosta Alafoyiannis. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Shelton. Address: 57-59 Broad St., Unit 1, Stamford. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 31. Fairway Plaza Associates L.L.C.; and Kotana Corner L.L.C., Fairfield, by Lawrence J. Roberts. Lender: People’s United Bank N.A., Bridgeport. Property: 1865-19401968 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $5.83 million. Filed Oct. 26. Garden Homes Darien L.P., Stamford, by Richard K. Freedman. Lender: People’s United Bank N.A., Stamford. Property: 397 Post Road, Darien. Amount: $5 million. Filed Oct. 19. OP Acquisitions L.L.C., New Haven, by Christopher S. and Dennis P. Nicotra. Lender: Jane E. Loper, Fairfield. Property: 196 Pine Creek Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $900,000. Filed Oct. 26.

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YMCA of Norwalk, Norwalk, by Michael Case. Lender: 1800 Real Estate Associates, Norwalk. Property: 370 West Ave.; 4 Maple St.; 2 Maple St.; and 294 West Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $268,070.17 Filed Nov. 2.

NEW BUSINESSES Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Connecticut Realty, 1583 Post Road, Fairfield 06824, c/o CTRE L.L.C. Filed Nov. 7. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Connecticut Realty, 109 North St., Danbury 06811, c/o CTRE L.L.C. Filed Nov. 5. Brandt F. McKee, 22 Swifts Lane, Darien 06820, c/o Brandt F. McKee. Filed Oct. 19.

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Kris Aly Tree Service, 45 Jairmire Road, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Kevin Filomena. Filed Oct. 31.

Real-time annotation of images in a human assistive environment. Patent no. 8,265,342 issued to Jonathan Connell, Cortlandt-Manor, N.Y.; Norman Haas, Mount Kisco, N.Y.; Arun Hampapur, Norwalk; Ying Li, Mohegan Lake, N.Y.; Robert S. Olyha Jr., LaGrange, N.Y.; and Sharathchandra Pankanti, Darien. Assigned to International Business Machines Corp., Armonk, N.Y.

Patents

Space-saving high-density modular data pod systems and Bounce back method, sys- energy-efficient cooling system and apparatus. Patent tems. Patent no. 8,305,757 issued no. 8,306,834 issued to Brian to Earl Keisling, Ridgefield; John Harniman, Stamford; Thomas Costakis, Hyde Park, N.Y.; and M. Sparico, Stamford; Hugh J. Gerald McDonnell, Poughquag, Crean, Rowayton; Christopher N.Y. Assigned to IETIP L.L.C., R. Lenz, Ridgefield; and Ramba- Danbury. bu Vallabhajoyusulu, Norwalk. Assigned to priceline.com Inc., Structure and method for Stamford. MOSFET gate electrode-landing pad. Patent no. 8,304,912 CLAIM: The ornamental de- issued to Lawrence A. Clevenger, sign for a bottle, as shown and LaGrangeville, N.Y.; Timothy described. Patent no. D666,918 J. Dalton; Ridgefield; Louis C. issued to Patrick J. Finlay, New Hsu, Fishkill, N.Y.; Carl Radens, Fairfield; Jennifer Antczak, LaGrangeville, N.Y.; Kwong Hon Darien; Jacinthe Brillet, Scars- Wong, Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; dale, N.Y.; Michael Goldenberg, and Chih-Chao Yang, PoughBrooklyn, N.Y.; and Brent Lind- keepsie, N.Y. Assigned to Interberg, Saint Charles, Ill. Assigned national Business Machines to PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y. Corp., Armonk, N.Y.

Clark Consulting Coaching & Training, 42 Michael St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Liliane Lopes Clark. Differentially recessed contacts for multigate transisFiled Nov. 7. tor of SRAM cell. Patent no. 8,304,837 issued to Josephine B. Cynthia Davis Designs/Wal- Chang, Mahopac, N.Y.; Leland lors, 1940 Merwins Lane, Fairfield Chang, New York City; Chung06824, c/o Cynthia Davis. Filed Hsun Lin, White Plains, N.Y.; Nov. 6. and Jeffrey W. Sleight, Ridgefield. Assigned to International BusiGenesis the Beginning of Fash- ness Machines Corp., Armonk, ion, 54 Fairmount Ave., Bridgeport N.Y. 06606, c/o Niesha Walcott. Filed Oct. 24. H.N.S. Consulting, 379 West Ave., Darien 06820, c/o H. Norman Schenck. Filed Oct. 24.

High-throughput chemical mechanical polishing composition for metal film planarization. Patent no. 8,304,344 issued to Karl E. Boggs, Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; Michael S. Darsillo, Landenberg, Pa.; Peter Wrschka, Phoenix, Ariz.; and James Welch, Clayton, N.C. Assigned to Advanced Technology Materials Inc., Danbury.

Systems and methods to enable interactivity among a plurality of devices. Patent no. 8,306,810 issued to Lehmann Li, Studio City, Calif. Assigned to Ezsav Inc., Darien.

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Harsh criticism, but it comes from someone with the in-the-trenches experience to back it up. Vallas, who is the superintendent of Bridgeport Public Schools, has been on the front lines of school reform for years and has seen firsthand what happens when public education does not keep up with rapid economic and cultural changes. But, as a nationally recognized leader in turning around underperforming urban school districts, including Chicago, Philadelphia, and post-Katrina New Orleans, he’s also seen what happens when a transformative approach to reform is brought to failing school systems. Addressing more than 400 business owners and executives at CBIA’s Annual Meeting in Hartford, Vallas explained that the absence of accountability and competition is the reason our government institutions—including school systems—have been far too slow to evolve. For one thing, Vallas points out, our six-and-a-half-hour school day and 180-day school year reflect the needs and rhythms of a bygone era, when the U.S. was largely an agrarian society.

“The length of our school day and school year is still based on the Farmers’ Almanac…We have the shortest school calendar among the industrialized nations and among the emerging economies,” he says.

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He also cites a lack of progress in the way teachers are recruited and the fact that only now are states beginning to align curricula to national and international standards.

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Six New Members of General Assembly’s Fairfield County Delegation

airfield County will send six new legislators to Hartford when the General Assembly convenes in January. The six, all incoming members of the House of Representatives, are among 30 new lawmakers elected to the state legislature November 6. Four are Republicans and two are Democrats: f 106th: Mitch Bolinsky (R-Newtown)— marketing consultant and researcher; member of the Economic Development Council and legislative council in Newtown

f 109th: David Arconti (D-Danbury)— nonprofit executive who has served for various community organizations, as well as for the former speaker of the House f 123th: David Rutigliano (R-Trumbull)— chef and restaurant owner; serves on the Trumbull Board of Finance f 125th: Thomas O’Dea, Jr. (R-New Canaan)— attorney; member of the New Canaan Town Council; has served on various local and state government boards

f 128th: Christina Ayala (D-Bridgeport)—works at an urban community development center f 150th: Stephen Walko (R-Greenwich)— attorney; has served on several public boards in Greenwich Overall, the results looked remarkably similar to the last state election: a 22-14 split in the Senate, and a 99-52 split in the House, with Democrats retaining the same majority margins. ➤ Read more at gov.cbia.com

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