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Stamford company takes next step in newborn footprints BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

Perhaps those quick results should come as no surprise . Jacobs — who in 2011 gained approximately 71 percent ownership of what was then called Express-1 through his Jacobs Private Equity LLC, which remains XPO’s largest shareholder — has founded five companies and led each of them to become a billion-dollar or multibillion-dollar concern . Over his career, he’s led teams that he estimates have completed about 250 cold starts and 500 acquisitions . In 1997, he founded United Rentals Inc . in Greenwich . Within 13 months it had become the world's largest equipment rental company . Over the 10 years he ran it, the company reached $3 .9 billion in revenue, with more than 700 branches and

newborn’s footprints have long been a fun keepsake for parents and an easy way for hospitals to maintain their records — primarily to avoid mix-ups, but also to help aid law enforcement and disaster relief agencies in determining the identity of a child who’s gone missing, sometimes for years . As with fingerprints, footprints are unique to each person and can be used for forensic identification throughout one’s lifetime . But the old ink-and-paper method used to footprint a newborn is inevitably giving way to the digital age . CertaScan Technologies LLC in Stamford represents the next step forward in the area, providing a modern scanning technology and patent- pending system to scan the feet of newborn babies instead of simply digitizing photos of the ink-and-paper print . James McKenna, president and COO of CertaScan, said the idea for the company grew out of the 19 years he spent at what is now Mom365, the country’s largest professional photographer of newborns . During that time he saw photography shift to digital and the rise of the “Have you seen me?” photos and biographical details printed on milk cartons in attempts to locate missing or abducted children . “Ink can smear or otherwise result in a less-than-perfect image,” McKenna said at CertaScan’s 76 Progress Drive headquarters, “What I wanted to do was come up with something that was reliable, easy to use and cost-effective .” Footprints are also preferable to fingerprints as it can be difficult and painful to pry open a newborn’s fist long enough to get a usable print . Iris scans are useless as

» XPO LOGISTICS, page 6

» CERTASCAN , page 12

The X-factor of short and long hauls SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR BUILDS GREENWICH LOGISTICS COMPANY XPO Logistics CEO Bradley Jacobs speaks at his Greenwich company’s October leadership summit. At left is XPO Logistics COO Troy Cooper.

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

romising to turn a $175 milliona-year company into a $5 billion one in just five years is a pretty audacious thing to do . That’s what XPO Logistics Chairman and CEO Bradley Jacobs did while speaking to a group of executives in 2012, shortly after gaining control of the Greenwich transportation and logistics company . Jacobs’ promise proved to be mistaken . It’s the kind of mistake that most would give their eyeteeth to make . Instead of $5 billion, XPO ended its fifth year under Jacobs’

leadership with revenues of $14 .7 billion . According to XPO’s third-quarter results, released on Nov . 1, quarterly revenue was a record $3 .89 billion, compared with $3 .71 billion for the same period in 2016 . XPO stands as the third-largest publicly traded U .S . logistics company, behind UPS and FedEx . How did Jacobs get it so wrong? “That’s a good question,” the 61-yearold Rhode Island native said with a laugh at XPO’s 5 American Lane headquarters . “We focused on building and maintaining a well-organized company with really great people, staying focused on our business plan and executing it well .” That plan involved making key acquisi-

tions via what Jacobs called “reasonable deals,” and integrating them into XPO’s existing technology and sales culture . “It really all fell into place,” he said, “and it went faster than I’d originally thought .”

NOT HIS FIRST RODEO

Amid Marriott layoffs, Connecticut stays course with corporate support BY PAUL SCHOTT

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ven as it faces major losses in Stamford’s South End, the state is not about to rip up its economic playbook. Marriott International has laid off about 330 local workers — including about 100 in the latest round announced last month — since it bought Stamford-based Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide for $13 billion in September 2016. The job cuts have followed the allocation of tens of millions in state subsidies in recent years to Starwood — a sequence of events that has prompted state officials to reflect on, but not denounce, Connecticut’s corporate recruitment strategy. “When we give incentives, we always make projections about the future and where we expect a company to be headed and how many jobs they expect to create,” said state Rep. William Tong, D-Stamford, who serves as co-chairman of the state’s Commission on Economic Competitiveness. “That being said, it’s very hard to predict when there will be a transformative event where a company is bought or sells big assets and fundamentally changes its outlook.” The latest layoffs at the offices Marriott took over from Starwood in the city’s South End, at 333 Ludlow St., mostly affect staff in vice president, director, manager, specialist and coordinator positions. Downsizing started within a few months of completing the deal, which created the world’s largest hotel company. Marriott laid off about 160 in December 2016 and January 2017, followed by the elimination of another 50 positions in March. About 700 were employed in Stamford around the time of the merger. In the past few years, only Royal Bank of Scotland has reported more Stamford layoffs. Despite the cuts, Marriott officials have said they plan to maintain long-term operations in Stamford. They have not specified how many additional layoffs they might make. “Part of the integration process, which will continue through 2018, includes the reorganization of teams,” the company said in a statement. “Given associates in Stamford are applying for those permanent roles, there is no specific number we can share. But we can say that we know and our Stamford-based associates know that there is transitional work that will end at various points as we continue the integration process.”

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Advertising Sales The company did not make any executives available to comment for this article. Messages left for Building and Land Technology, the landlord of 333 Ludlow St., and Stamford Economic Development Director Thomas Madden were not returned. Marriott is also reorganizing in its home city of Bethesda, Maryland. Earlier this year, the company signed agreements to move to a new headquarters in that city’s downtown. Its lease at its current Bethesda address runs until 2022. Officials in Hartford are watching developments at Marriott because of the state’s substantial investment in the company that it acquired. As a result of agreements signed by Starwood and state officials in 2010 and 2014, the firm has earned to date $45 million of a potential $95 million in tax credits for hitting certain jobs targets, according to state Department of Economic and Community Development data. Starwood has also received $7 million in forgiven loans. It carries another $7.5 million in active loans, $5 million of which could be forgiven. To get the additional $5 million, the company would need to average 1,320 employees in Connecticut for a full year before Dec. 31 — a goal that appears unlikely to be met in the wake of the layoffs. “Future negotiations should not include forgivable loans,” said state Sen. L. Scott Frantz, R-Greenwich, co-chairman of the General Assembly’s Commerce Committee. “Incentives used to mean low-interest loans that were fully repayable over a longerthan-normal duration. Forgivable loans are essentially grants and should be used only in very unusual circumstances.” Tong said he thinks ongoing conversations between state officials and Marriott

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could help to mitigate the job losses. “I think we have to be proactive and say to Marriott ‘What are your long-term plans, and how can we helpful to you? We have a lot to offer and should continue to go back to them.” Marriott’s reduced Stamford operations have not discouraged state economic development officials from making major deals this year. Amazon could receive tax credits and exemptions together worth as much as $25 million for its planned North Haven distribution center, with 1,800 employees. Job-search firm Indeed is eligible to receive a $7 million loan and up to $15 million in tax credits to support its hiring of 500 more employees in the coming years at its downtown Stamford offices. If St a m ford-ba s e d C h a r ter Communications — which is planning a new downtown hub for its main offices — fulfills its plan of creating 1,100 headquarters positions after March 2016 and then keeps all those jobs for at least two years, the company would receive full forgiveness of a $10 million state loan. The company is also receiving up to $10 million in tax credits for the headquarters project. “I tend to be a very strong supporter of states providing incentives for companies. It’s just a question that situations arise that may negatively impact the ability of companies to perform the way the state wants them to,” said David Cadden, a professor emeritus in Quinnipiac University’s business school. “The state is desperate to stop companies from leaving the state.” This article was first published on Nov. 12 in Hearst Connecticut newspapers. Paul Schott is a staff reporter at Hearst Connecticut Media Group. He can be reached at pschott@scni.com; 203-9642236; Twitter: @paulschott

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Nonproﬁt recruits, trains companies to hire disabled Americans BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

nonprofit consulting service in Fairfield County is helping corporations recruit qualified talent among disabled persons, a demographic with higher rates of unemployment and underemployment and a lesser share of white-collar occupations among its ranks than the rest of the American population . According to the U .S . Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 18 percent of persons with a disability were employed full time and 34 percent were employed part time in 2016 . Workers with a disability were more concentrated in service-related occupations than those with no disability — 21 .3 percent of the disabled workforce, compared with 17 .6 percent of workers with no disability . Among workers with disabilities, 31 .7 percent worked in management, professional and related occupations, compared with 39 .5 percent of nondisabled workers who held such white-collar jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics . While the national unemployment rate is 4 .1 percent, unemployment for persons with a disability is 10 .5 percent, according to

the federal agency . That is 3 percent higher than the most recent unemployment rate for African-Americans, at 7 .5 percent, and well above the 4 .8 percent unemployment rate for Hispanics . “When we talk about people with disabilities, we are talking about a really diverse group,” said Kristine Foss, managing director of Disability Solutions in Bethel . “There is a wide range of disabilities, and with that comes a wide range of education levels, job experience and skill certifications .” Foss pointed to another federal statistic that cited one in five Americans as having a disability . That number could shift to one in four Americans as an aging population experiences new health-related issues that would lead to temporary or long-term disability . “Sometimes people are working alongside someone with a disability and may not even be aware of it,” Foss said . Operating under the motto “Changing minds and changing lives,” Disability Solutions began five years ago as a division within Ability Beyond, a nonprofit headquartered in Bethel that helps mentally and physically disabled people secure residential, educational and occupational independence . With Disability Solutions, the agency

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began direct outreach to employers to consider hiring workers with disabilities . Foss and her eight-person team works with the human resources offices at large and midsize companies across the U .S . to identify employment opportunities for disabled people . “We get to know their talent needs, their business goals and objectives, what a day in the life is like at this company in different roles, and we help them set up a playbook and implement that,” said Foss . She said Disability Solutions’ consulting fee is structured to the parameters of the project undertaken at a company and is not pegged to targeted employment quotas . “We don’t do a per-hire basis” for fees, Foss said .

When Disability Solutions began, Foss and her team leveraged existing relations between Ability Beyond and its major corporate sponsors . “PepsiCo was the first company we worked with and we are continuing to work with them across nine different locations across the country,” she said . PepsiCo, headquartered in Purchase in Westchester County, hired more than 300 people with disabilities following Disability Solutions’ input . The British company Aon plc, Aramark, American Express, the German company DB Schenker, Office Depot and Staples are among Disability Solutions’ clients . The nonprofit has also teamed with veterans groups, including the Wounded Warriors Project, to help former servicemembers with disabilities gain access to employment . Foss also gets the word out by speaking at conferences and seminars related to diversity in hiring, as well as through “a lot of cold calling,” she said . She said many human resources officers still have misperceptions of what would be required to provide employment for those with disabilities . “A lot of companies have questions on whether they’ll need special accommodations, tools and resources . Many times, they don’t need anything out of the ordinary . » DISABLED, page 12

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XPO Logistics — » » From page 1

13,000 employees. Jacobs left United Rentals in 2011 when the company merged with RSC Holdings Inc. In 1989, Jacobs founded United Waste Systems in Greenwich. The company had made more than 200 acquisitions by 1997, when he sold it to what is now Waste Management Inc. for $2.5 billion. Before his string of business successes in Greenwich, Jacobs in 1984 had founded an oil trading company, Hamilton Resources (UK) Ltd., growing it to annual revenues of approximately $1 billion by the time he quit the business and returned to the U.S. He had ventured into the oil industry as a 23-year-old in 1979, when he co-founded Amerex Oil Associates Inc., an oil brokerage, and served as its CEO until the New Jerseybased company was sold in 1983. By then its annual gross contract volume had grown to about $4.7 billion. “This isn’t my first rodeo,” Jacobs said at his office in Greenwich.

THE LURE OF TRANSPORT LOGISTICS

He was first attracted to the transportation logistics industry, he said, when he realized that it was the one common denominator in all of his previous businesses. “They were all to some degree about moving commodities from one place to another,” whether equipment, oil or waste. “Wherever you look, whether it’s health care, finance or aerospace and defense, transportation and logistics are a key part.” Acquisitions have played a large part in XPO’s growth. The world’s third-largest freight brokerage firm and provider of intermodal services and the largest provider of “last mile” logistics for heavy goods, the company grew in part through the 17 acquisitions closed to date under Jacobs’ stewardship. He said the majority of those deals were made to reshape XPO as a one-stop shop for supply chain services across various geographies and customer verticals.

AMONG THE MOST NOTABLE ACQUISITIONS

National • Logistics Management, acquired in December 2013 for $87 million, making XPO the largest manager of expedited shipments in North America. • Pacer International Inc., the third-largest intermodal provider in North America and the leading provider of intermodal services between the U.S. and Mexico, acquired in March 2014 for about $335 million in cash and stock. • French logistics group Norbert Dentressangle, a leading contract logistics provider in Europe and owner-operator of the largest truck fleet in Europe, acquired in June 2015 for $3.53 billion. • Con-way Inc., the second largest lessthan-truckload transport provider in North

America, acquired in October 2015 for $3 billion.

INTEGRATE, STAY HUMBLE

Jacobs said his philosophy about acquisitions — besides “choosing the right company” — is to integrate it as much as possible within XPO, rather than simply gobble it up and ignore the possible consequences. “I’ve done a lot of acquisitions over the years and we have a management team in place that’s long in the tooth when it comes to acquisitions,” he said. “But I don’t ride in on a horse and say that I’ve got all the answers. There’s knowledge and relationships (at the existing companies) that are extremely valuable.” “There’s a sense of humility” that XPO strives to maintain with its acquisition targets. “We go in with an open mind, and try to respect all of our employees. We use our ears more than our mouths.” Today, XPO operates a network of more than 91,000 employees in nearly 1,500 locations in 32 countries. Of its 415 Connecticut employees, 119 are in Fairfield County, including 78 at the 34,000-square-foot Greenwich headquarters.

MORE BUYS AHEAD

“Acquisitions are not in our life at the moment,” Jacobs told analysts during a February conference call. That has since changed. “The key phrase there was ‘at the moment’,” he said with a smile. “Our management team is always figuring out the most important things to spend our time on, and then that becomes what we spend our time on.” With $665 million in newly raised cash, Jacobs said XPO could spend as much as $8 billion in acquisitions, though he doesn't expect to close a deal until the first quarter of 2018 at the earliest. “We’re very picky. We looked at over 2,000 acquisitions and selected 17 to buy. What we’re looking for is an entrepreneurial, honest, growth-oriented company that’s bottom line-focused and tech-oriented.” Jacobs said that mergers and acquisitions is “just one part of the story” at XPO, with technology also playing a major role. The company spends about $425 million each year on tech, he said, largely to differentiate it from competitors like UPS and FedEx. Examples include the use of drones for counting inventory, robots “working side by side” with product pickers to fill customer orders and predictive analytics software, which Jacobs called “our secret sauce.” Working closely with its base of about 50,000 customers worldwide, which include 65 of the world’s 100 largest companies, is also key to the company’s growth, Jacobs said. “We help them move their goods through the supply chain in the most cost-effective, efficient and predictable way we can.”

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“Can a delivery be made in days or weeks? The answer to that can result in shipping by plane, truck or rail,” all of which XPO provides. That capability has saved its customers “tens of millions of dollars,” Jacobs said.

RIDING E-COMMERCE

E-commerce is a growing factor in XPO’s growth. In its third-quarter results, the company reported the e-commerce and industrial sectors accounted for the largest gains in its North American revenue, which increased from $544.4 million in the third quarter of 2016 to $628.6 million this year. “We’re also number one in the U.S. in lastmile logistics for heavy goods,” Jacobs said, adding that XPO completed 13 million such deliveries last year. “Five or six years ago, people weren’t buying refrigerators, stoves, exercise equipment and furniture over the internet. That’s no longer the case, and we’re benefiting from it.” XPO is also girding for what its retail customers expect will be a record holiday season. Based on XPO’s predictive analytics and customer surveys, “We think they’re right,” Jacobs said, “so we’re hiring and training people and opening more fulfillment centers. Europe is the same way — we’re hiring 6,000 in the United States and Canada, and 5,000 in Europe, primarily in France, the U.K. and Spain.”

TEAMSTER LABOR TROUBLES

Jacobs declined to comment on the company’s labor conflict, which made news in late October when XPO withdrew recognition of the Teamsters union as the bargaining unit for 124 workers at its North Haven contract logistics operation. That move came after 73 workers petitioned the company to request that Teamsters Local 443 be removed as the workers' representative. Typically, workers seeking to drop union representation vote to decertify the union rather than submit a petition to their employer. Teamsters spokesman Bret Caldwell said XPO workers and the Teamsters local in New Haven filed numerous unfair labor practices charges with the National Labor Relations Board before the workers’ petition was submitted to the company. XPO was accused of bad-faith bargaining and of inappropriate involvement by management in the decertification campaign, Caldwell said. “This is not a quick process,” the Teamsters spokesman said. “However, we anticipate winning these charges and the company being required by the government to return to the table.”

ONE-YEAR PROJECTION

Jacobs anticipates XPO being “bigger and more profitable” a year from now, increasing its full-year adjusted EBITDA from an expected $1.365 billion this year to at least $1.6 billion in 2018. “To achieve that growth, we just need

to do two things, the same two things we’ve been doing for a while now. And that’s midsingle-digit organizational growth along with an expanded profit margin of 100 basis points, which we’ve achieved over each of the past three years,” Jacobs said.

M&A HENKEL BUYS ZOTOS FOR $485M

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Zotos International Inc., the North American hair professional business of Shiseido Company Ltd., for $485 million. The acquisition includes such brands as Joico and Zotos Professional. In fiscal 2016, Zotos International reported sales of about $230 million and employed around 700 people. Based in Darien, the company is mainly focused on the U.S. market, where it operates a manufacturing site and R&D facility. It also maintains a presence in Europe and in Asia. The transaction is Henkel’s third in the U.S. hair professional business in recent years. In 2014, the German company, whose North American headquarters recently relocated to Stamford, acquired Sexy Hair, Alterna and Kenra. Last month, Henkel successfully closed the acquisition of Nattura Laboratorios, manufacturer of Pravana. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

OLYMPUS PARTNERS ACQUIRES SEARCH FIRM Olympus Partners, a private equity firm in Stamford, has acquired Vaco, an executive search, consulting and placement firm based in Nashville, for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2002, Vaco matches accounting, finance, technology, health care IT and administrative professionals with the needs of its clients. Vaco has more than 780 employees and 4,300 consultants across 35 offices around the world. Founded in 1988, Olympus Partners focuses on providing equity capital for middle-market management buyouts and for companies needing capital for expansion. It invests across a range of industries, including business services, restaurants, consumer products, health care services, financial services and packaging. Olympus manages in excess of $5.5 billion on behalf of corporate pension funds, endowment funds and state-sponsored retirement programs. The acquisition of Vaco marks Olympus' ninth investment out of its $2.3 billion sixth fund. — Kevin Zimmerman

Macquarie selected to operate Westchester Airport STAFF REPORT

acquarie Infrastructure Corp . has been selected to operate Westchester Airport in a $1 .1 billion public-private partnership . The Manhattan company was chosen by County Executive Robert P . Astorino and was recommended by a six-member task force composed of members of his administration and the county Board of Legislators . However, Michael Kaplowitz, chairman of the county Board of Legislators, said, “I believe that it is appropriate to take in consideration the opinions of County Executive-elect George Latimer during our budget deliberations . I also believe that any decision regarding the privatization of the Westchester County Airport should not be undertaken until the new administration has an opportunity to fully research the RFP respondents’ proposals ." Latimer, a Democrat, defeated the twoterm Republican incumbent Astorino in the Nov . 7 election . “Westchester County Airport is an important community asset and we will be solid long-term stewards for the citizens of Westchester County,” Macquarie officials said in a statement . “We look forward to working with the current and incoming county executive and county legislators to move this partnership forward . We are pleased that our message — investing in quality, working closely with the surrounding communities and investing more in environmental protection — was well-received ." The county and the company will negotiate final terms and county legislators will vote on the deal . At least 12 of the 17 lawmakers must approve the lease . The county will get more than $1 .1 billion over 40 years, including $300 million upfront . It will be reimbursed $10 million for airport police, with payments increasing 2 .5 percent a year for a total of $674 million . The county expects to receive an annual revenue stream of $6 .5 million that can be applied to the budget . Macquarie has also agreed to spend $550 million on capital projects, such as terminal improvements, environmental measures, baggage handling and dining options . The lease is written to keep the airport footprint and capacity as is: no runway expansions, keeping the number of gates at six and capping passengers at 240 per half-hour . The task force scored Macquarie higher than two other proposals . HPN Aviation Group, a joint venture of Oaktree Transportation and Connor Capital Transportation Opportunities, ranked second . FerroStar Westchester Airport Partners,

made up of Ferrovial Airports International and Star America Fund, ranked third . Macquarie Infrastructure Corp . operates a variety of businesses of bulk liquids and gas production and distribution . As part of its portfolio, Macquarie owns Atlantic Aviation, a Plano, Texas-based operator of more than 60 fixed-base operator facilities across the country, including locations at Stewart International and Teterboro airports . Macquarie also has ownership and management interests in eight airports worldwide, including the Brussels Airport, Copenhagen Airport and Delhi Airport . Macquarie has participated in seven public-private partnerships in North America, largely in the roads and transportation sector . Most recently, the company started construction earlier this year on the Goethals Bridge that connects Elizabeth, New Jersey to Staten Island .

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James Wadleigh, the CEO of Access Health CT (AHCT), has announced that the health insurance exchange saw “strong consumer activity” in the first full week of its open enrollment period. It’s reported that 10,157 customers had enrolled in a qualified health plan, 37,055 had called the AHCT call center for help and 61,877 had visited its website as of Nov. 10. “Despite the confusion in the news, we’re seeing lots of consumer engagement and that’s really encouraging,” Wadleigh said. “We are finding the volume of customers renewing into a 2018 policy or buying a new policy is trending 15 percent higher than last year at this time.” As previously reported, to help consumers sign up during this year’s shortened open enrollment period, AHCT has expanded its community outreach to include 10 enroll-

PATRIOT BANK MOVES WESTPORT BRANCH Patriot Bank has opened its newest Fairfield County branch at 415 Post Road East in Westport’s Compo Shopping Center. The branch replaces one that was across the street for 20 years at 370 Post Road East. The branch features Patriot’s Live Banker ATM, which enables customers to interact with Patriot bankers via video terminals for services including account openings, loan applications and financial product advice. This is the third Fairfield County branch where Patriot has a Live Banker ATM kiosk. The others are in the Darien and Trumbull branches. Patriot operates seven branches in Fairfield plus one in Milford and Westchester branches in Scarsdale and Bedford. The opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by Westport First Selectman James Marpe.

SURVEY: MOST CT RESIDENTS PESSIMISTIC ABOUT BUSINESS CONDITIONS According to a new survey, Connecticut residents increasingly believe that overall business conditions in the state are worsening. The InformCT Consumer Confidence Survey, produced each quarter, found that 51 percent of residents do not believe the state’s economy is improving, compared with 24 percent that believe it is. It also found that the percentage of Connecticut residents who believe that overall business conditions in the state are worse now compared with six months ago has increased to 37 percent — the fourth consecutive quarter that such pessimism has risen, and a number that is up from 25 percent a year ago. The percentage who believe that overall business conditions have improved has dropped to 18 percent, tied for the lowest level since the quarterly surveys began. The percentage of residents who believe that “there are plenty of jobs for anyone who wants to work” has reached the highest level in nearly three years, although a majority continue to believe that there are some jobs, but not enough. Fifty-eight percent said they expect the employment situation in Connecticut to stay the same over the next

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six months. InformCT is a public-private partnership that provides independent, nonpartisan research, analysis and public outreach to help create fact-based dialogue and action in Connecticut. The survey was administered by researchers from the Connecticut Economic Resource Center Inc. and Smith & Co.

ODYSSEY REINSURANCE RE-UPS STAMFORD LEASE

First Stamford Place.

Odyssey Reinsurance Co. has renewed the lease for its 89,000-square-foot headquarters at First Stamford Place in Stamford, according to Empire State Realty Trust Inc. In addition to its Stamford headquarters, OdysseyRe has more than 30 offices in 13 countries and writes business in 100 territories around the world. Patrick Murphy, now with Cushman & Wakefield, and Doug Lehman, Peter Gamber and Colin Reilly of CBRE represented Odyssey Reinsurance in the lease negotiations. Empire State Realty Trust was represented by Senior Vice President Jeffrey H. Newman, Assistant Vice President Kimberly Zaccagnino and Senior Leasing Associate Tara Long.

200 DANBURY ROAD IN WILTON SOLD FOR $1.2M

STEVE A. GAGNON on his selection as a

“MOST GENEROUS CPA” Awarded by WCBJ/FCBJ CPA and Financial Advisors Awards Program

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200 Danbury Road.

A building on a 1.86-acre site at 200 Danbury Road in Wilton has been sold for $1.2 million in an all-cash transaction. The land is at the intersection of Route 7 and Sharp Hill Road. It was originally listed for $1.96 million, with the potential for it to be developed as a commercial property between 14,000 and 20,000 square feet that could be divided between 8,000 square feet of retail space and eight residential units. The buyer, 200 Danbury Road LLC, is a local developer. The Fairfield/Westchester office of Avison Young’s Capital Markets Group arranged the sale on behalf of the seller, The Kent House LLC. — Kevin Zimmerman and Phil Hall

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Numbers speak at CPA/Financial Advisor Awards BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

ow do numbers speak to you? It’s a deceptively simple question, asked of the eight recipients of this year’s CPA and Financial Advisor Awards. Presented by the Westchester and Fairfield County Business Journals, publications of Westfair Communications, Inc., at Whitby Castle in Rye on Nov. 7, the awards recognized finance professionals in “most trusted,” “most generous,” “ahead of the curve” and “under 40” categories. Bill Winters, a senior vice president and managing director at Tompkins Financial Advisors in White Plains, said that for him, numbers indicate time, whether it be the Great Depression or a Trump rally. Winters was named “Most Generous” financial advisor. He said, “We operate under a pretty simple mathematical formula. We take local deposits in and loan them right back out to the customers we serve.” He said that in the Hudson Valley alone, Tompkins had contributed “count-

less hours” and “thousands of dollars” to local causes. Steve Gagnon, cited as “Most Generous” CPA, said that numbers create order out of chaos. The assurance partner at Reynolds & Rowella in New Canaan also got laughs by saying that numbers of particular significance to him were 14 (the age of his daughter, in attendance), 31 (his birthday), and 29, “which as we all know is the age of our wives.” The “Ahead of the Curve” group was composed of Adam Nalewajek, a director of wealth planning at Altium Wealth in Purchase, and Davide DiGenova, a partner at the Hudson Valley’s RBT CPAs LLP. In answering the question, the former said that it was “more a question of when they speak to me” — usually in the wee hours, he half-joked. Nalewajek then said that the number five plays an important role in his job, representing five key questions he asks of clients, surrounding the whys and wherefores of their investments and strategies. “Figures never lie and liars never figure,” was DiGenova’s opening statement,

From left, back row, Michael Jordan, Bill Winters, Steve Gagnon, John P. Genn III and Adam Nalewajek. From left, front row, Laurie Stefanowicz, Jeffrey Rossi and Davide DiGenova. Photo by Sebastian Flores.

quoting one of his father’s favorite sayings. “Numbers always tell a story,” he added, saying that a finance professional’s job is to “help our clients understand the story that the numbers are telling.” Sharing “Most Trusted Advisor” awards were John P. Genn III, vice presi-

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dent and senior trust officer at Tompkins, and Jeffrey W. Rossi, CPA and office managing partner of CohnReznick’s Stamford office. Saying that numbers had always “worked well for me” starting in high school, Genn said, “Numbers help translate what a client wants to do into what they can do.” Rossi said that numbers sometimes speak “the right way … the wrong way … or not at all.” The latter, he jested, usually occurs when “Powerball is up at around $300 million,” and he’s trying to guess the winning numerical combination. The “Under 40” cohort was composed of Laurie Stefanowicz, a senior vice president and managing partner at Catamount Wealth Management in Westport, and Michael P. Jordan, managing director of Andersen Tax LLC in Greenwich. Stefanowicz noted that she spends a lot of her time advocating for financial education among women. Regarding numbers, she cited the number one as indicative of her being the sole female being honored, and the “under 40” tag, remarking that “we need more and more women leaving college and other jobs to help people achieve financial success.” Jordan said he often wondered why numbers were a mystery to so many people. “I work with a lot of attorneys and, no offense, but a lot of them know nothing about numbers,” he said to general laughter. He also said he works to maximize after-tax numbers for clients, and that he’s “real good at maximizing my golf score.” Bronze sponsors at this year’s event were Tompkins Financial Advisors, the Wilson Elser law firm in Stamford, Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors in Greenwich and APS Payroll in Mount Kisco.

The Westchester and fairfield County Business Journals Annual CPA and financial Advisors Awards Program

CongrAtulAtions John & Bill. You make us proud.

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Bill Winters

senior ViCe President | MAnAging direCtor

John Genn - winner of the Most Trusted Advisor, which recognizes someone who gives sound advice and helps to make a positive impact in their business. John’s dedication to his clients’ best interests and professional expertise put him at the top of his field; add his commitment to the communities where he works and lives and he’s not only a trusted trusts and estate planning advisor, but also a highly valuable, respected and liked community member. Bill Winters - winner of the Most Generous Award, which recognizes someone who provides an exemplary level of service and attention to the nonprofit and government sectors and gives back to the community. Bill Winters is more than a man on the move. His far-reaching dedication to giving back and going the extra mile shows that his generous nature is part of who he is and why he’s deserving of this award. A mentor, supporter and leader to his staff; advisor and advocate for his clients; and expert relationship-builder among people, businesses, non-profits and other organizations.

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Disabled — » » From page 4

What we find is that sometimes there are quick fixes or resources that cost under $500,” Foss said. Some hiring officers are nervous when discussing the subject, she said. “I’ll get calls sometimes about what kinds of jobs can a person with a disability do. It’s not necessarily a bad question. We get to know their corporate goals and help them to find talent who happen to have disabilities that meet their qualifications.” An especially challenging area in working with potential employers has been the job interview process for people with autism spectrum disorder. Human resource officers and recruiters who rely on a standard list of behavioral questions are often uncertain how to react to the communications skills of someone with autism, leading them to doubt whether that person will be successful in the job. Disability Solutions counselors helps companies identify ways to address the communications skills of autistic job applicants. Disability Solutions has placed workers at multiple levels of the corporate chain, Foss said. The highest-ranking disabled hires have been salaried managers in PepsiCo’s distribution center and Synchrony Financial’s call centers. “Whatever the job the company has, there are people with talent out there,”

Foss said. Disability Solutions also runs a job board on its website with more than 10,000 listings from companies and organizations across the country. Foss said that as more U.S. companies bring disabled people into the workforce, their example is held up to other countries where hiring is low or nonexistent for the disabled. “Now we are seeing the power that U.S. companies can have in transferring this approach of what is being done in the U.S. to their global locations,” she said.

CertaScan — » » From page 1

the iris is still developing for the first three years of a person’s life. With David Yarnell, the former Mom365 executive chairman and CEO, and hardware design consultant Michael Peck as chief technology officer, McKenna launched CertaScan in April of 2014. Yarnell is their new company’s chairman and CEO. “I’d become an empty nester,” said McKenna, “so the company basically started with all the equipment and fabrication on the first floor of my home in Fairfield — much to my wife’s chagrin.” Today the company employs 10 fulltime employees, including two salespeople in the Charlotte, North Carolina region.

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A newborn child’s footprints being scanned with CertaScan digital technology.

In addition to its 600-square-foot office space at 76 Progress Drive, it also maintains another 600 square feet there for manufacturing and order fulfilment, with the option to expand that space as demand grows. Interest in what CertaScan offers was almost instantaneous, McKenna said. To date the company has completed more than 50 installations in 23 states, including at Stamford Hospital earlier this year. “We loved the idea of having an additional level of security,” said Elizabeth Gross, nurse manager at Stamford Hospital, noting that the foot scan is used in addition to an I.D. bracelet and headshot. With two scanners onsite, Gross said that her staff also appreciates “not getting black ink all over the place. Plus, this is much more accurate. It captures information that you can’t necessarily see with the naked eye.” The fact that CertaScan is “located right down the street” has also been beneficial, Gross said. “They provide the training and great customer service,” she said. McKenna said “hundreds” of other hospitals are in the company’s pipeline. “It’s a combination of our calling on them and their approaching us,” he said. The company typically signs three-to-five-year contracts with hospitals. CertaScan installs the equipment and provides training at no charge, McKenna said. “We charge a $12 fee per live birth,” he said, “which includes storage.” Scanning usually takes place within two hours of birth. The company continues to refine its scanner’s physical attributes. The current version measures 5.95 by 5.97 by 4.74 inches and weighs 3.75 pounds, while the next iteration will measure 4.5 by 5.2 by 3.3

inches and weigh 1.6 pounds. CertaScan also is affiliated with the center for Missing & Exploited Children, a nonprofit that works with law enforcement, families and the professionals who serve them on issues related to missing and sexually exploited children. According to the National Center, there have been 308 reported cases of abducted infants in the U.S. since 1983, with 43 percent of them taken from health care facilities. In addition to being deployed to help identify recovered children, CertaScan’s technology can also play an important role in identifying bodies following a disaster, McKenna said. “If we have the footprints in our system, it can take about an hour to make a match, while with DNA testing it’s a matter of days.” Growing CertaScan’s database is one of its biggest challenges, he said. “Right now, we have about 65,000 sets of footprints in our database, and there are about 4 million being born each year in the U.S. and around 130 million worldwide.” He estimated that about 65 percent of U.S. hospitals still use ink or inkless paper methods for footprinting infants. McKenna, who said the company recently became profitable, expects CertaScan to have captured about 85,000 children’s prints by year’s end, with a goal of having 1 million in its database by the end of 2020. The latter figure could include overseas births, he said, noting that the company has had discussions about its technology with a number of foreign governments, particularly in South America, North Africa and the Middle East. Several of those countries have serious child trafficking problems, McKenna said, which CertaScan’s technology could help alleviate.

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THE LIST Commercial Printers COMMERCIAL PRINTERS

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Ranked by number of full-time employees. Listed alphabetically in the event of a tie.

3 4 5

LandmarkPrint Inc.

Not ranked

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EDDM mailing, large-format banners, posters and trade show displays

✔

Large-format printing of posters and banners

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Large-format posters, banners and trade show displays

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Location includes an in-store, contract postal unit, which offers services, including overnight mail, certified mail, international mail and a large selection of first-class stamps

✔

Blackline printing, mounting and binding services, restoration, book binding, fine art reproductions and custom projects

✔

Wide-format scanning and printing, bindery, 3D file creation, and personalized promotional items

✔

Large format, banners, lawn signs and booklets

✔

Robert Hurwitz Joseph Plescia joe@successprint.com 1989

12 0

WND

✔

Bill Fishman bill@rapidpressct.com 1979

7 0

1.2 million

✔

Impression Point Inc.

Robert LaBanca rlabanca@impressionpt.com 2003

6 3

1.4 million

✔

High Ridge Printing & Copy Center Inc.

Jon DeCrescenzo Christine DeCrescenzo csr@highridgeprinting.com 1987

5 5

500,000+

✔

Technical Reproductions Inc.

Karyn E. Boczer copy@trepro.net 1971

5 NA

WND

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Minuteman Press

Peter Sandler stamford@minutemanpress.com 1990

3 2

WND

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David Jaycox printingcenter@snet.net 1992

2 1

400,000

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Tech Repro Inc., d.b.a. Rapid Press

555 Summer St., Stamford 06801 348-8884 • rapidpressct.com

500 West Ave., Stamford 06902 353-8000, ext. 11 • impressionpt.com

1009 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905 329-1889 • highridgeprinting.com

513 Summer St., Stamford 06905 327-9818 • stamford.minutemanpress.com

Printers of Connecticut Inc., d.b.a The Total Printing Center

89 Taylor Ave., Norwalk 06854 852-0070 • totalprintingcenter.com

Bull's Head Printers

21 Canterbury Lane, Monroe 06469 550-1527 • bullsheadprinters.com

Jesse Trevino info@bullsheadprinters.com 1975

NA 0

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This list is a sampling of commercial printers that are located in the region. If you would like to include your printer in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. NA Not available. WND Would not disclose.

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High-speed variable color inkjet printing and variable laminating cards

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Success Printing & Mailing Inc.

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Wide-format color binding, custom die cutting, posters, banners, large displays, signage, promotional products, awards and corporate gifts, on-site print production and production outsourcing and custom online ordering

More than 8 million

10 Pearl St., Norwalk 06850 847-1112 • successprint.com

24-hour technical support services, pre-press, printing, postpress, school newspapers

✔

55 10

375 Fairfield Ave., Building No. 3, Stamford 06902 800-499-3808 • landmarkprint.com

fulfillment/ distribution

13 million

document scanning and archiving

75 20

✔

postal discounted mailing services

Tim Cicchese Sean Huban shuban@premieruplink.com 1984

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personalized variable data

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foil/dieout/embossing

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volume digital copying

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digital color press

graphic design

115 NA

Other services

Carmine Iannachino carmine@landmarkprint.com 1985

326 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851 849-9100 • trepro.net

Gustave Semon NA 1959

four-color offset

860 Honeyspot Road, Stratford 06615 416-1114 • premieruplink.com

Services offered

two-color offset

Premier Graphics LLC

Gross revenue for 2016 ($) computer to plate

Trumbull Printing

205 Spring Hill Road, Trumbull 06611 261-2548 • trumbullprinting.com

Full-time/ part-time employees

FTP file submission

Top local executive(s) Contact person Email address Year company established

Mac/PC prepress

Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

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Integrated marketing solutions utilizing print, email, landing pages, social media and mobile. Full promotional product lines, including writing instruments, apparel and tech accessories

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EDUCATION

In Greenwich, a little-known story of Jewish families in business BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

rom the 1880s through the 1910s, an estimated 2 million Eastern European Jews escaped persecution and poverty in their native lands by immigrating to the U.S. A small number of these immigrants found their way to Greenwich and soon became prominent figures in the town’s commercial activities. “An American Odyssey: The Jewish Experience in Greenwich,” a Greenwich Historical Society exhibit that opened Nov. 15, details the little-known story of how these immigrants and their American-born children played a significant role in the local business community. For the exhibitor’s guest curator, Ann Meyerson, gathering information for the exhibit required an extra level of research. “There are no secondary sources written on Greenwich,” said Meyerson, an independent museum curator who recently co-curated “The First Jewish Americans: Freedom and Culture in the New World” at the New York Historical Society. “It was uncharted territory. I had to construct this from primary sources. The key to unlocking that story was a treasure trove of oral histories that the Greenwich Library had done in the 1970s. They interviewed the first generation, the children of these founding families. And I love oral histories and firstperson accounts because their voices bring the stories to life.” A Jewish presence in Greenwich can be traced to the Colonial era, when members of the Hays family in 1728 purchased property that became the site of the BushHolley House, now part of the Greenwich Historical Society. By the early 19th century, however, Greenwich had no Jewish community. When the great wave of Eastern European Jewish immigrants arrived, many of them lacked the skills needed in a country where agricultural and manufacturing work dominated. “They weren’t farmers because they were not allowed to own land in tsarist Russia,” said Meyerson. “They didn’t do manual labor, they didn’t do factory work. They were small shopkeepers, as they had been

A torn and repaired photo from about 1915 shows the Weiss family’s the Favorite Shoe Store at 92 Greenwich Ave. Photo from the Greenwich Historical Society Photograph Collection, William E. Finch Jr. Archives.

for centuries.” Meyerson decided to focus the exhibit on six Jewish families who would become the town’s leading business owners: the Bennett, Cohen, Marks, Taylor, Tunick and Weiss families. All of them arrived in New York City and made the trek out of the city into Westchester in search of a better life. “Four of the six families came to Greenwich through Port Chester,” Meyerson said. “It wasn’t a direct route and we’re not really sure how the families originally got to Port Chester. But probably what happened was that some relative had come to Port Chester, which was a growing industrial town, and there was a sizable Jewish community there with a synagogue. From there, they peddled and got into Greenwich and decided to open a store there.” The first Jewish-owned business in Greenwich was Meyer Cohen’s grocery store, which opened in 1899 on Greenwich Avenue. I.J. Weiss opened The Favorite Shoe Store in 1909, which remained in business for 91 years. Meyerson said it was difficult to determine the exact size of Greenwich’s Jewish community during the first part of the

20th century, because the census did not measure population based on religion. However, the community grew large enough to warrant the 1908 establishment of a Jewish cemetery and the 1916 opening of the Greenwich Hebrew Institute, which doubled as a synagogue and a school. Greenwich did not have a standalone synagogue until Temple Sholom’s opening in 1965. Although several Jewish residents opened grocery stores, their own kosher dietary needs were not served in Greenwich. “They went to Port Chester,” Meyerson said. “With some of the oral histories, people said, ‘I remember my father went to Port Chester on a trolley to buy kosher meat. You couldn’t buy it here.’” Meyerson noted that while Greenwich’s Christian community had no problems doing business with Jewish merchants, there was less enthusiasm welcoming the Jewish residents as neighbors. Although the first wave of storekeepers lived in apartments above their places of business, efforts to assimilate into the wider community were frequently blocked by restrictions in the sale or rental of homes to Jews. Real estate restric-

tions persisted well into the 1960s and only ended completely with the Fair Housing Act of 1968. While the initial immigrants were willing to overlook many prejudices, the first generation of American-born Jewish residents bristled at anti-Semitic comments and incidents on the street and at school and public beaches. “Those who arrived at the beginning of the 20th century did not talk about extreme anti-Semitism,” said Meyerson. “They lived on Greenwich Avenue, they had their lives, they kept to themselves, they went to Port Chester to see their families and they didn’t try to get housing. But the next generation that grew up here did talk about it.” One member of the first generation of Greenwich’s Jewish community, Carl Bennett, achieved business success as an indirect result of local prejudice. “He went into the Army in World War II, came out, couldn’t get housing in Greenwich, moved to Stamford, but opened a store in Port Chester,” Meyerson said. The store, which Bennett started in 1951 with his wife Dorothy, was the discount retailer Caldor, which later grew into a publicly traded 150store regional chain. In curating the exhibit, Meyerson located a wealth of rare objects from the merchants’ businesses, ranging from a vintage shoe box from the Favorite Shoe Store to the driver’s bell from The Tunick brothers’ original junk collection truck. A series of iPads enable visitors to listen to the oral histories that served as the foundation of Meyerson’s research. Perhaps the most poignant object on display is the sole item that does not come from Greenwich: a 19th century Torah from Poland, which was donated to Temple Sholom and serves as a reminder of what the immigrants left behind. The original congregation that gained spiritual comfort from this Torah lived in a Polish village whose Jewish residents perished in the Holocaust. The Torah, which was hidden by Catholic villagers during the war, is the only surviving trace of that Jewish community. “An American Odyssey: The Jewish Experience in Greenwich” runs through April 15 at the Greenwich Historical Society, 39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob.

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EDUCATION

TUITION DISCOUNT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Sacred Heart University has announced that first responders who enroll its new Master of Public Administration program are eligible for a 25 percent tuition discount. The new program, which will commence in the fall 2018 semester, offers students a choice of nonprofit management, emergency management or a self-designed concentration. Lesley DeNardis, the pro-

gram’s director, stated the tuition discount was the university’s way of commending the invaluable role of first responders during crisis situations. “Those public servants who respond to public safety and medical emergencies, natural disasters and terrorist attacks provide an invaluable service to the community,” DeNardis said. “The tuition discount program for first responders is a strong recognition of their vital contributions. It is also a positive affirmation of SHU’s commitment to its public service mission by providing greater educational opportunities for first responders that will allow them to enhance their professional and career goals.”

ARTS AND NATURE SCHOOL OPENS IN RIDGEFIELD The Arts and Nature School of Ridgefield, a for-profit learning center offering classes in art and musical theater, had its grand opening ceremony on Nov. 11.

The school at 280 Ethan Allen Highway hosts classes for children, teens and families. In addition, it offers birthday parties and other family activities. The center is owned and operated by Wendy Mitchell, a singer, teacher and musical theater director who founded the Sandy Hook Arts Center for Kids (The SHACK) in the aftermath of the 2012 mass shooting as a venue for using the arts to provide healing to the community.

NEW CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT VETERANS A nonprofit mobile maketing company in Fairfield County has partnered with two academic institutions in Westchester County, Iona College and Pace University to raise awareness and funds for scholarships, programs and services for military veterans by wrapping university vans in large decals promoting their cause. On the Iona campus in New Rochelle, Laura Saggese, a senior vice president

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for client services at the Stamford marketing agency Creative Partners who cofounded the nonprofit Wrap for A Cause, in November rolled out the startup’s Operation Valiant Veterans to raise scholarship, educational and health resources for veterans in metro-area colleges and universities. The mobile fundraising mission at Iona will also benefit VETSports, a 5-yearold national nonprofit organization that aims to improve veterans’ physical, mental and emotional health through sports, physical activity and community involvement. Ten percent of Wrap for a Cause net proceeds from the Iona partnership will be directed to VETSports, according to a Wrap for a Cause publicist, while the remainder will go to Operation Valiant Veterans.

Country Bank, the first corporate sponsor to support Wrap for a Cause in the nonprofit's inaugural fundraising effort this year for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, will underwrite operating costs of the Iona van used in the campaign. Pace University was the second institution this month to partner with Saggese — a Pace alumna — by wrapping a van in the university’s fleet with a message promoting Pace scholarships and support services for veterans. Kim Turner, a development and alumni relations officer at Pace, said funds raised by the partnership will be used to provide eligible veteran students pursuing undergraduate degrees with scholarship awards or other education-related financial relief. “University veteran programs and scholarships like the ones offered at Pace help ease the transition from military to civilian life” and give veterans “a sense of community support while pursuing educational goals,” Saggese said. Underwriting the mobile campaign at Pace is the Vera and Walter Scherr and Family Foundation, a 10-year-old philanthropy whose founder, businessman Walter Scherr, authored the memoir “Walter’s Way” and is a Pace alumnus. Saggese said the mobile campaigns are expected to run until the end of this year. — Phil Hall and John Golden

FACTS & FIGURES on the record

COMMERCIAL

F.J. Dahill Co., New Haven, contractor for R.B. Birge Co. Replace part of the roof on an existing commercial space at 220 Webster St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $41,860. Filed Oct. 23.

159-165 Rowayton Avenue LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 159165 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Oct. 27.

Heritage Systems, Waterbury, contractor for Lacey Manufacturing. Perform renovations to the roof of an existing commercial space at 1184 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $37,000. Filed Oct. 26.

American Construction Management Inc., contractor for Bruce W. Vukson. Install new shelving and supports in an existing commercial space at 1100 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27.

Kuchma Corp., Bridgeport, contractor for John Broadcanon LLC. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1057 Broad St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $53,000. Filed Oct. 26.

BUILDING PERMITS

BLT 333 Ludlow LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the lobby, south tower and north tower in an existing commercial space at 1 Star Point, Stamford. Estimated cost: $800,000. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Complete Dismantling Services LLC, Stamford, contractor for Elmcroft Stamford LLC. Demolish an existing commercial space at 31 Rugby St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Connecticut Sign Service LLC, contractor for Stamford Realty Partners LLC. Replace the letters and logo on an existing commercial space at 909 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Construction Services of Branford LLC, Branford, contractor for Willard LLC FDSPIN. Perform structural work on an existing commercial tower at 10 Willard Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed Oct. 24. DGC Capital Contracting Corp., Mount Vernon, N.Y., contractor for New Canaan - Grocery LLC. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 288 Elm St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 10.

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

Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27.

PSEG, Bridgeport, contractor for PSEG. Renovate the foundation for a commercial structure at 1 Atlantic St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Oct. 25. SCT Contracting, Shelton, contractor for Sacred Heart University. Remodel the second floor of an existing commercial space at 4940 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed Oct. 26. Signature Construction Group of Connecticut Inc., contractor for 177 Broad Street Owner LLC. Alter the interior of an existing commercial space at 177 Broad St., Unit 1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Signature Construction Group of Connecticut Inc., Stamford, contractor for SPUS8 750 Washington Blvd LP. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 750 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $142,065. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Special District Unit, Stamford, contractor for self. Set up a tent in the park for the Leukemia & Lumphoma Society Light of The Night Walk at 200 Commons Park South, Unit 2, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27.

Tyliszcyk, Steve, Bridgeport, contractor for BLD Waterfront Upland Owner LLC. Add a new dock-master building to an existing single-family residence at 1 Pembroke St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5.3 million. Filed Oct. 24.

Wah Ford LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Change the sign on the exterior of an existing commercial space at 217 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,390. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27.

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RESIDENTIAL Ackemann, Lucy Berry, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a breakaway wall on the elevated singlefamily residence at 58 Harbor View Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 27. Arcoite, Denis M., contractor for Howard G. Nussbaum, et al. Add a generator to an existing single-family residence at 80 Urban St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $33,645. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Benko Roofing Co., New Canaan, contractor for Wendy S. Oppel. Add a roof to the top of an existing singlefamily residence at 36 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Oct. 23. Buko Construction LLC, Wilton, contractor for Robert Houle and Jennifer Houle. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 111 Hawk’s Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 23. Canedo G. C. Inc., contractor for 60 Spruce Street LLC. Construct a new two-family residence with an unfinished storage beneath at 60 Spruce St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $650,770. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Cardona’s Home Improvement LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Paul Mauk and Anne S. Mauk. Add a roof to the top of an existing singlefamily residence at 251 White Oak Shade Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Oct. 25. Caron, Martha and James Caron, New Canaan, contractor for self. Add a shed to the property of an existing single-family residence at 18 Rocky Brook Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Oct. 13. Castellano, Maria C., and Matthew J. Castellano, New Canaan, contractor for self. Remove the deck attached to an existing single-family residence and replace it with a patio at 161 Richmond Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 20. Craftworks Construction LLC, contractor for John P. Edne. Renovate the family room, kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 40 Ralsey Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $37,500. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27.

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914-610-7529 or kmcmullin@marchofdimes.org Join the largest real estate gathering with more than 700 guests. Celebrate our 22nd annual event! In the United States, 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely every year. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes is hard at work funding groundbreaking research, education, advocacy and community programs to help give every baby the chance to survive and thrive.

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GOOD THINGS FAIRFIELD

Poonam Alaigh

ALAIGH JOINS REMEDY PARTNERS Health coaches work with patients at the Boehringer Ingelheim Americares Free Clinic in Danbury. Photo by Alex Ostasiewicz/Americares.

GOOD RESULTS FOR HEALTH COACH PROGRAM Preliminary results are in for the first year of a health coach program at the Boehringer Ingelheim Americares Free Clinic in Danbury. Health coaches work oneon-one with patients who have diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. It appears that 96 percent of patients who completed the 12-month program experienced improvements in at least one clinical measure. These include blood glucose, body mass index, triglycerides, cholesterol and systolic blood pressure. Weight loss was the most notable improvement, with two-thirds of participants losing weight.

“Health coaches help patients set realistic goals and feel empowered to be successful,” said Karen Gottlieb, executive director of the Americares Free Clinics. “Patients finish the program understanding they cannot rely on medication alone to address their health issues.” “The Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation supports the health coach program because it closely aligns with our mission of improving patients’ lives and strengthening our communities,” said Karen Iannella, president of the Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation.

SWC Office Furniture’s winning team, from left, back row: Jeff Goldblum, David Goldblatt, Paul Harnish, Greg Girolamo, Sean Marion and Jon Malkin. From left, front row: Andrew Chuckas and Chris Benedetto.

A former acting under secretary for health in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has joined Remedy Partners in Danbury. The company is involved in various aspects of health care payments. Poonam Alaigh is the new executive vice president of commercial business lines. She will help lead the company’s ongoing diversification into new lines of business, serving commercial insurers and self-funded employers. When with the VA, she helped oversee that health care system, which has more than 9 million enrolled veterans and an annual budget of more than $61 billion. Prior to joining the VA, Alaigh served as commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.

From left: Brian Scruton, Adam Klimek, Leelee Klein of the Tiny Miracles Foundation; Matt Torrance of Cushman & Wakefield: his wife, Deirdre Torrance, and son, Will; and Marisela Esposito of the Tiny Miracles Foundation.

BOWLING FOR A GOOD CAUSE The Cushman & Wakefield Future Leaders, an organization of employees within the real estate firm, hosted the 5th annual Real Estate BowlA-Thon in support of the Tiny Miracles Foundation. The event was held at Bowlmor Lanes in Norwalk with more than 200 people attending. The Tiny Miracles Foundation is dedicated to helping families in Fairfield County who have premature babies. Future Leaders was able to raise $75,000, which is the highest amount ever raised through the bowling event. During the last 5 years, it has raised $240,000 for various charities through its Bowl-A-Thon. The winning team this year was from SWC Office Furniture.

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From left: Lori Vitagliano, Jonathan Steinberg and Maureen Westbrook.

STEINBERG RECOGNIZED FOR WATER LEADERSHIP The Connecticut Water Works Association has honored state Rep. Jonathan Steinberg of Westport as its “Legislator of the Year” for his leadership on issues affecting the quality and safety of Connecticut’s drinking water. As co-chairman of the legislature’s Public Health Committee, Steinberg plays a key role in areas such as drought response, water security and water utility operations. In presenting the award, Lori Vitagliano of the Regional Water Authority,

said, “Recognizing how vital Connecticut’s water resources are to residents and businesses, Representative Steinberg has been a staunch advocate of efforts to develop a comprehensive state water plan that meets the state’s public health, safety, environmental and economic development needs.” “A balanced state water plan will position Connecticut as a leader in water resources protection and management,” said Maureen Westbrook of the Connecticut Water Company.

From left: Joe Juliano, Dennis Brown, Robert Tuzza and Chris Kral.

ADVISERS FROM FAIRFIELD ON FINANCIAL LIST Four financial advisers from the Fairfield office of Merrill Lynch appear on the 2017 Financial Times “Top 401 Retirement Advisors” list. The list is compiled by the publication and Ignites Research, its sister company. Chris Kral, Dennis Brown, Joe Ju-

liano and Rob Tuzza of Merrill Lynch's Kral-Brown Group were recognized for their success in helping institutional clients make informed financial decisions and develop comprehensive retirement plans for the benefit of their employees.

HAPPENING Kathleen Zembrzuski Robyn H. Drucker

DRUCKER NAMED A LEADER Frank Masino, left, and Paul Weinstein, right, with Carl Bennett.

STAMFORD PLANETREE: At the Planetree event in Baltimore, from left: Roseann Cardi, director of clinical operations, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Stamford Health; Courtney Stupack, volunteer coordinator, Stamford Health; Steven Horowitz, Planetree physician champion; Susan Frampton, president of Planetree; Deborah Fedeli, director, patient-centered services, Stamford Health; and Aisha Coqueran, Planetree adviser.

Robyn H. Drucker, an associate with the Bridgeport law firm Cohen and Wolf PC, has been recognized by the Connecticut Law Tribune as a “New Leader in the Law.” Attorneys selected for the designation must have excelled in one or more of the following categories: the courtroom, client service and cultivation, service to bar associations, pro bono work and/or community service. Her law practice involves a wide range of business and real estate areas. She is a member of the business law and real property sections of the Connecticut Bar Association, and serves on the executive committee of the real property section. In addition to practicing law, Drucker serves as vice president of the board of directors of Seymour I. Hollander House and is a member of the board of directors of the Westport Farmers Market.

STAMFORD HOSPITAL CELEBRATES AT HOME AND IN BALTIMORE

M&T ADDS SWEENEY TO MORTGAGE TEAM

At Stamford Hospital, about 200 people attended the 25th anniversary celebration of the Stamford Health Carl and Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center. Twentyfive years ago when the doors opened to the Bennett Cancer Center – the first community cancer center in Connecticut – Drs. Frank Masino and Paul Weinstein were on board. Since then, the Bennett Cancer Center has provided both clinical and supportive care to patients and their families closer to home – something that simply could not have been possible without the contributions of the entire Bennett family. Representatives of the hospital

M&T Bank has named Douglas T. Sweeney to its local team as a mortgage originator in Connecticut. He is a resident of New Canaan. Sweeney will work with customers to help them buy or refinance homes using conventional mortgages, Federal Housing Administration mortgages, jumbo loans, rehabilitation mortgages and VA loan programs. Sweeney has more than 23 years of experience in the financial services industry and previously held positions at both JPMorgan and Chase. He is active in the Connecticut community, serving as a volunteer for numerous organizations.

were on hand in Baltimore to accept redesignation as a “Person-Centered Hospital” by Planetree Inc., a global network of health care organizations. The designation was presented at the Planetree Annual Conference’s Spirit of Planetree Award Dinner attended by more than 800 guests from 24 countries. This three-year designation recognizes Stamford Hospital’s achievement and innovation in the delivery of patientcentered care, defined as an approach to health care where providers partner with patients and families to identify and satisfy the full range of patient needs and preferences.

Patrick Kelley

SAVINGS BANK OF DANBURY ADDS TWO Savings Bank of Danbury has added two vice presidents to its staff. Kathleen Zembrzuski has joined the organization as senior vice president and residential lending operations manager. She has 37 years of banking experience and has been a mortgage operations manager for 17 years at People’s United Bank. She has also previously worked for New Mil Bank, Citibank and Centerbank Mortgage. Patrick Kelley has joined the bank as senior vice president and senior commercial lender. He has worked in commercial banking for more than 15 years, most recently serving as first vice president and commercial lending manager at Liberty Bank in Middletown.

YALE’S CARDIOVASCULAR UPDATE

Rich Ostuw. Photo courtesy of CGC.

NEW BOARD CHAIR AT GUIDANCE CENTER The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, a nonprofit mental health agency serving children and adolescents in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan, has announced its 2017-18 board of directors and new board chairman, Rich Ostuw. He’s a resident of Stamford and has been a board member since 2009. “The need in the community is great and we are committed to providing high-quality early intervention and mental health treatment services,” Ostuw said. Board members include Laura Beck of Westport; Jim Colica of Greenwich; Tim Collier of Riverside, treasurer; Margaret (Meg) Deluca of Darien, secretary; and Jay Sandak of Stamford, immediate past president.

The symposium “Updates on Cardiovascular Disease for the Internist” drew approximately 100 doctors, nurses and clinicians from Yale New Haven Health, including Greenwich Hospital. The symposium took place at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich. Yale School of Medicine faculty members and Greenwich Hospital physicians discussed novel testing methods, medications, invasive treatment options and more during the daylong event. The symposium was coordinated by Greenwich Hospital’s Dr. Christopher Howes, chief of cardiology, and Dr. Sasanka Jayasuriya, who are both assistant professors of medicine at Yale School of Medicine. “The symposium was an effective way to condense and deliver state-of-the-art information in cardiovascular care to providers taking care of patients at the grass root level,” said Jayasuriya. “It makes it easier for cardiologists to partner with our referring clinicians.”

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FACTS Desiato, Christopher D., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a garage to an existing single-family residence to create a new two-car garage at 175 Prudence Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. DMH Contracting Services, Wilton, contractor for Donald Hersam Jr. and Jeanne M. Hersam. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 105 Elm St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $62,000. Filed Oct. 19. Dolor, Guy, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a dormer and bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 89 Roger Williams Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14,918. Filed Oct. 25. Draganik, Marek, Stamford, contractor for self. Legalize an existing two-family residence with two kitchens and three bathrooms at 52 Waterbury St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $127,540. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Durrse, Jared, Stamford, contractor for self. Create a front portico on the slab of an existing single-family residence at 41 Sagamore Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,140. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Eleanor, Meredith B. and Stephen M. Monroe, New Canaan, contractor for self. Enclose the porch to create a closet and relocate the powder room in an existing single-family residence at 50 St. John Place, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $25,500. Filed Oct. 24. Emanu, Leslie Diane and Mark B. Emanu, Weston, contractor for self. Convert the garage bay into storage space in an existing single-family residence at 37 Godfrey Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $5,500. Filed Oct. 19. Fox, Thomas K., New Canaan, contractor for self. Add a full bathroom to the basement in an existing singlefamily residence at 31 Shady Knoll Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Oct. 12. Frank T. Cicero & Company LLC, Darien, contractor for Brandon W. Sweitzer and Lisette L. Sweitzer. Finish the basement in an existing singlefamily residence and create exercise rooms, sitting rooms and a storage room at 27 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Oct. 12. Freddy’s Landscape Corp., contractor for Villard Rene Trust. Construct a new pool house on the property of an existing single-family residence at 22 Windemere Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27.

Ingraham, Robert S., New Canaan, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen, bathrooms, attic, windows and patio in an existing single-family residence at 16 High View Terrace, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Oct. 20.

Jim Todd Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Alexander D. Stewart. Replace the trim and siding on an existing single-family residence at 20 Hoyt St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Oct. 17. Konstantin, Stoyanov, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install a stone patio on an existing single-family residence at 4 Wallace Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Oct. 27. KRS Construction, Easton, contractor for Fox Properties. Remove the old shingles on the roof of an existing single-family residence and replace with new shingles at 99-101 Gilman St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed Oct. 25. Lanni Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Andrew W. Hobson and Margaret F. Hobson. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 712 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 13. LG Contractors LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Proprius Realty. Repair the garage, roofing and siding on an existing single-family residence at 381 Grovers Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Oct. 27. Linden House Association Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Repair and replace the sidewalks and walkways at a condominium at 17 Hope St., Unit 8B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $134,299. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Lionetti, Michael, contractor for Jeffrey S. Nanista and Rosemary V. Nanista. Install an in-ground pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 6 Westview Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $135,000. Filed Oct. 24. Meeta, Vyas, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the two-story residences, demolish the family room, add a new breakfast room, mudroom, bathroom and expand the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 155 Parsonage Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed October 2017. Mellin, Kim and James Melin, Weston, contractor for self. Finish the mudroom in an existing single-family residence at 14 Shinnecock Place, Weston. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Oct. 18. Northeast Tent Productions Inc., Stamford, contractor for Susan Lenci. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 123 Anchorage Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $21,800. Filed Oct. 24. Pelham Country Homes, Ridgefield, contractor for David J. Strupp and Lisa L. Strupp. Add a full bathroom to the attic in an existing single-family residence at 107 Dunning Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 11.

Posigen CT LLC, contractor for Suzanne Boger. Install solar panels onto the roof of an existing single-family residence at 35 Walter Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $18,810. Filed Oct. 27. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Juanita Duncan. Add siding to an existing single-family residence at 190 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $18,052. Filed Oct. 26. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for John Quettant. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 333 Thorme St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,954. Filed Oct. 25. PPNS Ventures, contractor for self. Replace the siding on a multifamily residence at 204 Cove Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,950. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Prime - Tech Construction LLC, contractor for Jaroslaw Kokot. Add a two-car garage with a master suite, two new bathrooms and convert the garage into a playroom in an existing single-family residence at 66 Shady Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $451,405. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Quality Home Solutions, Norwalk, contractor for Allen Susan. Remove the old shingles on the roof of an existing single-family residence and replace with new shingles at 49 Wentworth St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $31,287. Filed Oct. 23. Richie’s Roofing LLC, Danbury, contractor for Martin Sonesson and Taryn M. Sonesson. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 31 Beacon Hill Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Oct. 18. Sears Home Improvement Services, Rocky Hill, contractor for Theodore Terlaga. Add siding and gutters to the exterior of an existing singlefamily residence at 130 Holroyd St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $22,554. Filed Oct. 26. Sparks, Frank C., New Canaan, contractor for self. Convert a two-unit residence and renovate the living room, family room, bedrooms and bathroom at 172 East Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $41,000. Filed Oct. 17. Tappe, Cindy and Patrick Tappe, New Canaan, contractor for self. Alter the interior of an existing single-family residence at 87 Juniper Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed Oct. 20. TGC Excavation LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jonathan Hwang Arabolos, et al. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 16 Whitney Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Oct. 20. TGC Excavation LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jonathan Hwang Arabolos, et al. Demolish the garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 16 Whitney Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 24.

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FIGURES TGC Excavation LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jonathan Hwang Arabolos, et al. Demolish the shed on the property of an existing single-family residence at 16 Whitney Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 24. The Gardiner Group LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Andrew W. Hobson and Margaret F. Hobson. Add a garage, basement, bathroom and second floor to an existing single-family residence at 712 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $790,000. Filed Oct. 16. The Greyrock Companies LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Harrison Ave Development LLC. Add dormers and a full bathroom and finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 134 Harrison Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Oct. 11. Trinity Solar, Cheshire, contractor for Michael Justo. Upgrade the rafters in an existing commercial space for new solar panels at 616 Hart St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,662. Filed Oct. 24. Vinylume Inc., contractor for Yogesh Nehra, et al. Remove the old shingles on the roof of an existing single-family residence and replace with new shingles and renovate the garage door at 188 Mill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,700. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Waterbury Wrecking LLC, Waterbury, contractor for Stephen C. Perry. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 4 Woodridge Circle, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Oct. 25. Weatherite Systems LLC, contractor for Timea E. Kovach. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 10 Peaceful Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $53,742. Filed Oct. 30. Westchester Tent & Party Rentals, contractor for John P. Rampino, et al. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 22 Country Club Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed between Oct. 16 and Oct. 27. Zainulbhai, Ramiya and Rashid Zainulbhai, Weston, contractor for self. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 11 Tubbs Spring Court, Weston. Estimated cost: $11,879. Filed Oct. 17. Zembsch, Gail A. and J. Brendt, Weston, contractor for self. Remove the old shingles on the roof of an existing single-family residence and replace with new shingles at 10 Smith Farm Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $33,175. Filed Oct. 24.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT Alfa Laval Inc., et al., Richmond, Va. Filed by Ruben DeLaCruz and Luann DeLaCruz, Oklahoma City, Okla. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that Ruben DeLaCruz was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff. Luann DeLaCruz is suing for loss of consortium. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-CV176067920-S. Filed Oct. 31. Bridgeport Hospital, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Steven DiCairano, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Patrick J. Filan, LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly assess and stabilize the plaintiff when he was in their care and failed to properly attend to or consult the plaintiff. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered damage to his abdomen, pain, costs and neurological damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain. Case no. FBT-CV17-6067875-S. Filed Oct. 30. Budget Rent A Car System Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Charles Gombas, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Guy P. Soares LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV176067844-S. Filed Oct. 30. Deux Femmes LLC, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Christopher Colon, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they failed to keep a proper lookout. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV176067995-S. Filed Nov. 1.

Euro Asian of Shelton LLC, et al., Shelton. Filed by First Niagara Bank NA, Amherst, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a Ready Access Revolving Line of Credit Note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $25,760 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, an order of weekly payments made out of sums earned and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV17-6067861-S. Filed Oct. 30. Fitness International LLC, Hartford. Filed by Ann Proffitt, Easton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she tripped on an unsecured mat on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to maintain the mat near the entrance of their store, causing a tripping hazard. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem appropriate. Case no. FBTCV17-6067876-S. Filed Oct. 30. Isaac’s Tires LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Max Finkelstein Inc., Long Island City, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ignal, Napolitano & Shapiro PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for merchandise provided to the plaintiff. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $9,137 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV17-6067961-S. Filed Nov. 1. Lighthouse Fellowship Church, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Carleen McDowell, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: John Luckart Jr., Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she tripped on a raised portion of the carpet owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to secure their carpet. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBTCV17-6068000-S. Filed Nov. 1.

FACTS Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by 663 Clinton Avenue LLC, Bridgeport. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Biller, Sachs, Raio & Zito, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant insured property owned by the plaintiff. Water damage allegedly occurred to the property, yet the defendant has allegedly not paid out any insurance, despite the plaintiff being under a contract with it. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, interest and such other and further relief as may be deemed just, fair and reasonable. Case no. FBT-CV17-6067922-S. Filed Oct. 31. NV Services LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Geico, Fairfield. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Mazza & Welch, Fairfield Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that they insured property owned by the defendants. The defendants allegedly operated a vehicle in a negligent manner, causing it to crash. The plaintiff was allegedly forced to pay out insurance premiums to the defendants. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, interest and such other and further relief as may be deemed just, fair and reasonable. Case no. FBTCV17-6068038-S. Filed Nov. 2. Paul M. Cramer LLC, et al., Fairfield. Filed by T.D. Bank NA, Jacksonville, Fla. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Jacobs & Rozich LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a promissory note provided to them. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees and court costs. Case no. FBT-CV17-6067936-S. Filed Oct. 31. Progressive Northwestern Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Sidney Neves, Danbury. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Ventura Law, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBTCV17-6067842-S. Filed Oct. 30.

Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, Los Angeles, Calif. Filed by Mark Stevenson, Stratford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBTCV17-6067971-S. Filed Nov. 1. X-Spine Systems Inc., et al., Miamisburg, Ohio. Filed by Phoenix Surgicals LLC, Fairfield. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Mark P. Carey, Southport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had breached contract by selling medical devices to a hospital as a direct distributor, rather than as a reseller of the plaintiff ’s products. This allegedly led to commissions being re-routed from the plaintiff. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding commissions due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, statutory theft, compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees and such other relief in law or equity this court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV17-6067877-S. Filed Oct. 30.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT 34 Oak Street LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by T&A Builders LLC, Weston. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Alan R. Spirer, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for services rendered to them. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $20,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest and court costs. Case no. FST-CV17-6033779-S. Filed Nov. 1. 75 Center LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by Carlos Barrios, Norwalk. Plaintiff ’s attorney: George H. Charlesworth Jr., New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV17-6033772-S. Filed Nov. 1.

ENM Construction Group LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Stephen Gerson and Susan Shea Gerson, Greenwich. Plaintiffs’ attorneys: Robinson & Cole LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiffs for a loan provided to them. The plaintiffs have declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $100,000 due and have made a demand for the balance, yet have not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, interest, court costs and such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV17-6033806-S. Filed Nov. 3. Equity Residential Management LLC, et al., Hartford. Filed by Susan Williams, Norwalk. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Anziano & Bertucio LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to dissolve the ice on their premises, causing a tripping hazard. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem appropriate. Case no. FST-CV17-6033729-S. Filed Oct. 31. O&G Industries Inc., et al., Torrington. Filed by Rutho Charlot, Norwalk. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV17-6033756-S. Filed Oct. 31. OWD Properties LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Beata Taschner, Norwalk. Plaintiff ’s attorney: McCoy & McCoy LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she fell down a staircase. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to properly inspect and close off the staircase. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other relief as this court may deem equitable and just. Case no. FST-CV17-6033804-S. Filed Nov. 3.

FIGURES Vyera Pharmaceuticals LLC, East Hartford. Filed by RSR Partners Inc., Greenwich. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Cummings & Lockwood LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for executive search provided. Martin Shkreli, the former CEO of the defendant, executed contracts with the plaintiff in the amounts of $100,000 and $120,000 and Peter Myall, the current CEO, executed a contract with the plaintiff for $135,000. The plaintiff has declared the entire unpaid balance of $114,179 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV17-6033795-S. Filed Nov. 2.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT AMFM Inc., Willoughby, Ohio. Filed by Omega Flex Inc., Middletown. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Cantor Colburn LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this trademark infringement suit against the defendant alleging that they own the “OmegaFlex” stylized trademark for the metal hose system. The defendant allegedly used a trademark too similar in design to market the defendant’s similar metal hose products, causing confusion among consumers as well as brand dilution. The plaintiff claims an injunction enjoining the defendant, statutory damages and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:17-cv-01827VAB. Filed Nov. 1. Data Ray Inc., et al., Redding, Calif. Filed by John K. Wilson. Plaintiff ’s attorney: McCarter & English, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair labor suit against the defendants alleging that they unlawfully classified him as an independent contractor. This allegedly allowed the defendants to deny benefits to the plaintiff to which he would otherwise be entitled to as a full-time employee. The plaintiff claims damages, attorney’s fees, costs, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:17-cv-01838SRU. Filed Nov. 1. Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack of Delaware Inc., Waterbury. Filed by Anthony Munoz, West Haven. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Sulliver Heiser LLC, Clinton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this job discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that he was discriminated from a promotion based on his ethnicity, as opposed to job-related factors. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:17-cv-01817-VLB. Filed Oct. 31.

Rich & John’s Complete Chimney Service LLC, Woodbury. Filed by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co., Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Stuart G. Blackburn, Windsor Locks. Action: The plaintiff has brought this property damage suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiff provided insurance to Harbour Landing Condominium Association. The defendant allegedly failed to properly inspect the fireplace in the condominium, which led to a fire. The plaintiff was forced to pay out insurance payments, causing damages. The plaintiff claims $3 million in monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:17-cv-01856-WWE. Filed Nov. 3. Taran Asset Management LLC, et al., New York, N.Y. Filed by Jed Horowitz, Receiver for Sentinel Growth Fund Management LLC, et al. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Zeisler & Zeisler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this SEC suit against the defendants alleging that they, as receiver of certain funds, seek to recover money paid in a settlement agreement to the defendants. The defendants allegedly failed to pay the receivership entities the full amount owed to them. The plaintiffs claim $1 million in monetary damages, the appointment of a receiver, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:17-cv-01840VLB. Filed Nov. 2.

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COMMITTEE DEEDS Hutchinson, Lorraine M. and Jimmy L. Hutchinson, et al., Fairfield. Appointed committee: Raymond W. Ganim, Fairfield. Property: 540 Black Rock Turnpike, Unit 3, Fairfield. Amount: $214,323. Docket no. FBT-CV16-6058266-S. Filed Oct. 25. Wickett, Russell M., et al., Norwalk. Appointed committee: Descera Daigle, Norwalk. Property: 2 Van Zant St., Unit A1, Norwalk. Amount: $112,000. Docket no. FST-CV-166029159-S. Filed Oct. 20.

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COMMERCIAL 15 Danbury Avenue Westport LLC, Easton. Seller: Bayview Beach Asset Management LP, West Haven. Property: 15 Danbury Ave., Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Oct. 17. 1720 Owenoke LLC, Westport. Seller: Centaurus Energy Management LP, Mount Arlington, Texas. Property: 17 and 20 Owenoke Park, Westport. Amount: $6 million. Filed Oct. 25. 1876 Black Rock Turnpike Realty & Development LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Miro 1876 Associates LLC, Fairfield. Property: 1876 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed Oct. 18.

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FACTS 21 St. John Place LLC, Westport. Seller: Robert A. Mahieu and Kathleen M. Mahieu, Simsbury. Property: 21 Saint John Place, Westport. Amount: $700,000. Filed Oct. 19. 4 Woodridge Circle Revocable Trust Number 1 and 4 Woodridge Circle Revocable Trust Number 2, New Canaan. Seller: Phoenix Holdings LLC, Watertown. Property: Lot 30, Map 2639, New Canaan. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Oct. 17. 40 Tamarac Road LLC, Westport. Seller: Muriel O. Durner, Westport. Property: 40 Tamarack Road, Westport. Amount: $625,000. Filed Oct. 24. 414 Wormwood Road LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Michael Nagy, Fairfield. Property: Lot 93, Map 1330, Fairfield. Amount: $410,000. Filed Oct. 13. 67 Saugatuck Realty LLC, Westport. Seller: Saugatuck Franklin Inc., Westport. Property: 67-69 Saugatuck Ave., Westport. Amount: $780,000. Filed Oct. 11. BGRS LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz. Seller: Harvey E. Berman and Lynn L. Bermann, Stamford. Property: Lot 17, Map 10626, Stamford. Amount: $660,000. Filed Nov. 1. Bruce Pierce Construction LLC, Bethel. Seller: CIT Bank NA, Austin, Texas. Property: 9 Point O’ Rocks Road, Newtown. Amount: $203,000. Filed Oct. 25. Creston Capital LLC, Stratford. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 95 Curtis Ave., Stratford. Amount: $204,000. Filed Oct. 20. DeLaurentis Development LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Crickerbook Development LLC, Fairfield. Property: Lot 83, Map 1835, Fairfield. Amount: $420,000. Filed Oct. 26. East West Properties LLC, Stamford. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 66 River Drive, Stamford. Amount: $475,000. Filed Oct. 24. Ferrandino Enterprises LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: 1008 Fairfield Beach Road LLC, Fairfield. Property: 1008 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Amount: $492,375. Filed Oct. 17. H&Z Rental LLC, Stratford. Seller: Lina Pan, Stratford. Property: 287 Roosevelt Ave., Stratford. Amount: $99,000. Filed Oct. 23. H&Z Rental LLC, Stratford. Seller: Lina Pan, Stratford. Property: 287 Roosevelt Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 23. J&S Renovations LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 25 Old Spring Road, Fairfield. Amount: $255,000. Filed Oct. 24. Lau Real Estate Acquisitions LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Arthur C. Guilbert, Norwalk. Property: 71 Aiken St., Unit N11, Norwalk. Amount: $130,000. Filed Oct. 31.

SIR-12 Covlee LLC, Westport. Seller: 12 Covlee LLC, Westport. Property: 12 Covlee Drive, Westport. Amount: $825,000. Filed Oct. 20.

Baptiste, Jude O., Bridgeport. Seller: Kelvin E. Castaneda, Bridgeport. Property: Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $199,000. Filed Oct. 25.

SIR-12 Reichert LLC, Westport. Seller: Flora Jackson and Rosemary Jackson, Westport. Property: 42 Reichert Circle, Westport. Amount: $550,000. Filed Oct. 27.

Belli, Angelica and Daniel Belli, Stamford. Seller: Richard Moavero and Frances Moavero, Stamford. Property: Lot 45, Map 291, Stamford. Amount: $469,000. Filed Oct. 24.

The Tashjian Family Revocable Trust, New York, N.Y. Seller: Arthur W. Kirsch and Denise McLaughlin, Naples, Fla. Property: 43 Bank St., Unit 24, New Canaan. Amount: $1 million. Filed Oct. 17.

Bentley, Michael, Stratford. Seller: The Kalcar Corp., Stratford. Property: Nichols Avenue, Stratford. Amount: $300,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Thomas Sturges Construction LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: 1045 Stillwater Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 1045 Stillwater Road, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Map 14748, Stamford. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Oct. 26. Tropp Family Living Trust, Stamford. Seller: Hede Property Group LLC, Fairfield. Property: 444 Bedford St., Unit 5P, Stamford. Amount: $224,500. Filed Oct. 23.

RESIDENTIAL Altieri, Sandra W., Fairfield. Seller: Katharine P. Schmidt, Fairfield. Property: 942 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $758,200. Filed Oct. 17. Altman, Lila and Hui Altman, Scarsdale, N.Y. Seller: Mark Delaney and Maniza Anjum Naseem, Norwalk. Property: Parcel X, Map 9050, Stamford. Amount: $623,000. Filed Nov. 2. Anand, Ish, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 150 Ruby Lane, Stratford. Amount: $185,000. Filed Oct. 25. Angle, Elizabeth A. and Jordan Preston, Stamford. Seller: Todd G. Smith, Fairfield. Property: 52 Woodside Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $527,500. Filed Oct. 10. Antonini, Alejandro, Milford. Seller: The GRSW Real Estate Trust, Aurora, Colo. Property: 28 Riverfield Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $505,000. Filed Oct. 20. Arteaga, Cindy and Jeans M. Santana, Stamford. Seller: Kristina Caruso, Stamford. Property: 9 Maple Tree Ave., Unit C3, Stamford. Amount: $272,500. Filed Oct. 25. Atkinson, Alexander J., Bridgeport. Seller: Christa DeLorenzo, Bridgeport. Property: 35 Hemlock St., Bridgeport. Amount: $185,000. Filed Oct. 24. Atten, Carrie Gray Van, New Canaan. Seller: Joan E. Hewson, Edgartown, Mass. Property: 165 Perry Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Filed Oct. 23. Ballerini, Jennifer, Stamford. Seller: Seth Stevens, New Haven. Property: 75 Soundview Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $240,000. Filed Oct. 16.

Bes, Marta and Michael Bes, Newtown. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Danbury. Property: 11 Phyllis Lane, Newtown. Amount: $313,000. Filed Oct. 10. Blair, Jennifer and David Blair, Grantham, N.H. Seller: Mark L. Curtis and Elizabeth A. Curtis, Orleans, Mass. Property: 43 Cobblers Mill Road, Newtown. Amount: $531,000. Filed Oct. 11. Bossio, Loretta C. and Ronald J. Bossio, Newtown. Seller: Janet W. Barrett and Raymond B. Barrett, Newtown. Property: 58 Watkins Drive, Newtown. Amount: $415,000. Filed Oct. 26.

FIGURES Fisher, Rosalea S., Stamford. Seller: OBX LLC, Port Chester, N.Y. Property: 143 Hoyt St., Unit 4N, Stamford. Amount: $482,500. Filed Oct. 23.

Jordan, Olivia, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Patrick Smith, Bridgeport. Property: 644 Broadbridge Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $310,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Corbett, Elizabeth, Fairfield. Seller: Michael G. Kovac, Fairfield. Property: 438 Tollhouse Road, Fairfield. Amount: $370,000. Filed Oct. 16.

Fitzsimmons, Caroline and Barry Fitzsimmons, Norwalk. Seller: Jonathan Cinguina, Norwalk. Property: Lot 2, Map 8139, Norwalk. Amount: $535,000. Filed Oct. 24.

Kisiel, Diana and Piotr Kisiel, Norwalk. Seller: Peter Suchy and Elizabeth Suchy, Newtown. Property: 5 W. Farm Ridge Road, Newtown. Amount: $409,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Cornell, Brian, Minneapolis, Minn. Seller: Martha Cornell, Sarasota, Fla. Property: 1 Canfield Crossing, Norwalk. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 26.

Fogg, Douglas M., Stratford. Seller: Bradley T. Cooper, Wimauma, Fla. Property: Dock 62 in Breakwater Key, Stratford. Amount: $10,000. Filed Oct. 24.

Klug, Lindsay M. and Cody W. Benedetto, Norwalk. Seller: David Huff, Norwalk. Property: 4 Lowe St., Unit 303, Norwalk. Amount: $270,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Corrente, Heather L. and Matthew L. Corrente, Stamford. Seller: John P. Schultz and Dianne M. Schultz, Stamford. Property: 12 Blue Rock Drive, Stamford. Amount: $625,000. Filed Oct. 27.

Foldesi, Julie and Michael Croiter, New York, N.Y. Seller: Stephen A. Lasota Jr. and Kathy A. Lasota, Fairfield. Property: 405 Fence Row Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1 million. Filed Oct. 19.

Knight, Kerri L. and Douglas L. Knight, Land O. Lakes, Fla. Seller: Alexander Zhiltsov and Natalia Iartchikova, Fairfield. Property: 338 Grandview Road, Fairfield. Amount: $739,500. Filed Oct. 27.

Connors, Jenna B., Newtown. Seller: David J. Dos Santos and Sarah Dos Santos, Newtown. Property: 8 Evergreen Road, Newtown. Amount: $298,500. Filed Oct. 10.

Corridon, Timothy C., Norwalk. Seller: Paul D. Cardamone, Norwalk. Property: Unit K in High Street Condominiums, Norwalk. Amount: $212,000. Filed Oct. 27. Cotton, Newell J. and Quxing Jessie Zhu, New Canaan. Seller: Robert J. Femia and Sharon L. Femia, New York, N.Y. Property: 95 Douglas Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Oct. 3.

Brady, Keara P. and Devon M. Brady, Fairfield. Seller: Paul DeMarrais and J. Paul DeMarrais, Fairfield. Property: 2170 Sturges Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $714,000. Filed Oct. 24.

Coveny, Kelly A., Rowayton. Seller: David J. Krasne, Westport. Property: 14 Daybrook Road, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 16.

Bregman, Ellen F. and Owen W. Bregman, Westport. Seller: Geraldine Zatcoff, Westport. Property: 90 Main St., Unit 5, Westport. Amount: $290,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Creaturo, Richard D., Newtown. Seller: Susan Creaturo, Newtown. Property: Parcel B, Map 2161, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 16.

Bunte, Donna J. and Michel Mein, Stamford. Seller: John O. Benninger III and Mary Lynn Halland, Stamford. Property: Lot 1, Map 9108, Stamford. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 23.

Deluca, Jenna and Ryan Podskoch, Stamford. Seller: Olga Fradkin, Westford, Mass. Property: 154 New Norwalk Road, Unit 154, New Canaan. Amount: $430,000. Filed Oct. 11.

Butts, Kristen and Donald Butts, Westport. Seller: SAJ Ventures LLC, Westport. Property: Lot 8, Map 460, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 12.

DeMarzo, Brooke A. and Vincent J. DeMarzo III, New Canaan. Seller: Veronika Ruf, New Canaan. Property: Lot 7, Map 63, New Canaan. Amount: $675,000. Filed Oct. 6.

Checketts, Breauna and John Checketts, Westport. Seller: John C. Markow and Lynn M. Markow, Wilton. Property: 6 Heron Road, Westport. Amount: $1 million. Filed Oct. 26.

Donohue, Margaret M. and Thomas D. Donohue, Bridgeport. Seller: Joseph M. Luciano and Amy S. Luciano, Bridgeport. Property: 231 Balmforth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $555,000. Filed Oct. 24.

Chum-Mendez, Wendy Yalitza, Norwalk. Seller: Maren Gulick, Timothy Stalling and Susan Stalling, Norwalk. Property: 19 Reservoir Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $495,000. Filed Oct. 24. Cicchiello, Kimberly A., New Fairfield. Seller: Anthony Graffeo and Al Gardner, Newtown. Property: Lot 14, Map 2783, Newtown. Amount: $265,200. Filed Oct. 24. Cioffi, Deborah A., Stratford. Seller: Kimberly F. Summers, Stratford. Property: 35 Newtown Ave., Stratford. Amount: $229,000. Filed Oct. 27.

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Dooney, Marisa A. and Peter D. Dooney, New Canaan. Seller: Stephen Rudman and Alexander Rudman, New York, N.Y. Property: Lot D-26, Map 4053, New Canaan. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 2. Estrada, Doris J. and Romeo E. Estrada, Stamford. Seller: Stephen J. Demetri and Christine S. Demetri, Fairfield. Property: 230 York Road, Fairfield. Amount: $367,000. Filed Oct. 16. Eydenberg, Dorothy L. and John F. Eydenberg, New Canaan. Seller: Eva A. Olah and Imre L. Olah, Fairfield. Property: 40 Carrie Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $680,000. Filed Oct. 30.

Franco, Julio, Fairfield. Seller: Marguerite Donofri Roberts and Marie Donofri Roy, Shelton. Property: 907 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. Amount: $53,166. Filed Oct. 27. Groonell, Beverly, Newtown. Seller: Jasellynne M. Brown, Trumbull. Property: 160 Fairfield Woods Road, Unit 50, Fairfield. Amount: $165,000. Filed Oct. 16. Gupta, Saurabh, Westport. Seller: 32 Indian Hill Road LLC, Nantucket, Mass. Property: Map 5341, Indian Hill Road, Westport. Amount: $645,000. Filed Oct. 13. Haas, Gina B., Milford. Seller: Terence L. Tyler and Gisele WorkmanTyler, Weston. Property: 15 Greenfield Drive, Weston. Amount: $722,000. Filed Oct. 19. Hoffman, Erin O. and Mitchell A. Hoffman, New Canaan. Seller: Judith A. O’Connell, New Canaan. Property: 103 Clearview Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Oct. 23. Jaffe, Anthony, U.K. Seller: SIR-2 Brightfield LLC, Westport. Property: 19 Center St., Westport. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Oct. 19. Jefferson, Mathew, Wolcott. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 8 Moscariello Place, Unit A, Norwalk. Amount: $160,000. Filed Oct. 24. Jelinek, Gretchen, Stamford. Seller: Gail I. Geriak, Stamford. Property: 95 Intervale Road, Unit 52, Stamford. Amount: $630,000. Filed Oct. 23. Jennato, Brent, Weston. Seller: Christian Dzilinski and Sarah Dzilinski, Fairfield. Property: Lot 37, Map 1394, Fairfield. Amount: $479,900. Filed Oct. 17. Johnson, Shantel, Stamford. Seller: Mary E. Kiniry and Gary P. Kiniry, Norwalk. Property: 54 Glasser St., Norwalk. Amount: $357,000. Filed Oct. 30.

Koudyan, Michele, Spencer, Mass. Seller: David K. Antonini and Allison Antonini, Newtown. Property: 8 Split Rock Road, Newtown. Amount: $437,500. Filed Oct. 18. Kydes, Kiriaki C., Norwalk. Seller: Stephen Midlik Jr. and Pamela S. Midlik, Newtown. Property: 188 Castle Ave., Lots 173, 174 and 175, Fairfield. Amount: $410,500. Filed Oct. 23. Laguerre, Franchette and Jean Yves Laguerre, Stamford. Seller: Norma Andrea, Stamford. Property: 193 W. Broad St., Stamford. Amount: $400,000. Filed Oct. 26. Lanson, Biana and Benjamin A. Lanson, Stamford. Seller: Carlos F. Mauleon and Marcela Mauleon, New Canaan. Property: 683 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan. Amount: $2 million. Filed Oct. 6. Lehmann, Suzanne A., Groveland, Fla. Seller: Richard C. Barillari and Patricia A. Barillari, Newtown. Property: 64 Watkins Drive, Newtown. Amount: $448,500. Filed Oct. 20. Leisawitz, Marjorie K. and Alan Leisawitz, Reading, Pa. Seller: Beth Callahan, Barbara C. Lee, Timothy Callahan, Terence Callahan and Robert C. Callahan, Scarborough, Maine. Property: 8 Franklin Court, Unit 8, Newtown. Amount: $350,500. Filed Oct. 25. Longmore, Jennifer and Richard Longmore, Stratford. Seller: Marilyn D. Elia, Bridgeport. Property: 33 Eastwood Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $170,000. Filed Oct. 27. Lopez, Raymond A., Westport. Seller: Wonkai Associates LLC, Bloomington, Ind. Property: 56 Newtown Turnpike, Westport. Amount: $422,000. Filed Oct. 12. Ludwiczak, Christine M., New Canaan. Seller: Maria G. Zadravecz, Fairfield. Property: 165 Partridge Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $390,000. Filed Oct. 31.

FACTS Lupica, Taylor and Michael T. Lupica, New Canaan. Seller: Karen C. Portanova, New Canaan. Property: 729 Cheese Spring Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Oct. 17. Maffei, Nicholas, Fairfield. Seller: Roger L. Gagnon and Richard E. Gagnon, Westerly, R.I. Property: 245 Unquowa Road, Unit 17, Fairfield. Amount: $324,000. Filed Oct. 26. Mahoney, Tracey and Castro Mahoney, Norwalk. Seller: Charles Taran Stuart and Yue Yang, Matthews, N.C. Property: Unit 1 in Knapps Highway Condominium, Fairfield. Amount: $290,000. Filed Oct. 26. Maloney, Ellen E., Norwalk. Seller: Barbara K. Krantzler, Norwalk. Property: Lot 4, Map 12822 and 7 Barclay Court, Norwalk. Amount: $2 million. Filed Oct. 26. Manigo, Lori, Stratford. Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP, Greenville, S.C. Property: Highland Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $225,000. Filed Oct. 26. Marion Jr., John L., Norwalk. Seller: Pippen LLC, Darien. Property: 166 Rowayton Ave., Unit 2, Norwalk. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Oct. 23.

Oh, Halyna and Jooeun Oh, Larchmont, N.Y. Seller: Dolores M. Boskello, Stamford. Property: 165 Seaside Ave., Unit 1, Stamford. Amount: $425,000. Filed Oct. 25.

Stenbeck, Kathleen, Stamford. Seller: Benjamin Howell and Brianna W. Howell, Stamford. Property: Lots 158 and 159, Map 721, Stamford. Amount: $500,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Orth, Paige and Geoffrey Orth, Huntington, N.Y. Seller: Christopher A. Kennedy, Fairfield. Property: 259 Jeniford Road, Fairfield. Amount: $475,000. Filed Oct. 12.

Thomas, Christina and Michael Thomas, Fairfield. Seller: Devon M. Brady and Keara P. Brady, Fairfield. Property: 1300 Catamount Road, Fairfield. Amount: $585,000. Filed Oct. 24.

Petretta, Rocco, Westport. Seller: Joseph Izzo, Westport. Property: Lot 102, Map 835, Hale Street, Westport. Amount: $32,000. Filed Oct. 17.

Tribelli, Rebecca R. M. and Leonardo Tribelli, Norwalk. Seller: James C. Randall and Susan L. Randall, New Canaan. Property: 93 Weed St., New Canaan. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Oct. 13.

Queally, Elizabeth and Francis Queally Jr., Darien. Seller: Thomas B. Lewis Jr. and Martha W. Lewis, New Canaan. Property: 33 Old Stamford Road, Unit 1, New Canaan. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Oct. 25. Reilly, Michael W. Jr., Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Shawn Greco, Norwalk. Property: 6 Rowan St., Unit C, Norwalk. Amount: $237,500. Filed Oct. 27. Ricotta, John V., Greenwich. Seller: Jeffrey Schlesinger and Beth D. Schlesinger, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 91, Map 5455, New Canaan. Amount: $2 million. Filed Oct. 2.

McDonnell, Elizabeth, Greenwich. Seller: Anthony R. Iorio, Westport. Property: 238 Wilton Road, Westport. Amount: $565,000. Filed Oct. 31.

Rodrigues, Susan M. and Antonio B. Rodrigues, Stratford. Seller: Diana R. Paulin, Stratford. Property: 120 Putney Chapel Way, Stratford. Amount: $525,000. Filed Oct. 25.

McGovern, Kathy Jo and William Michael McGovern, Fairfield. Seller: Barbara Stala, Fairfield. Property: Lot 4, Map 2675, Fairfield. Amount: $715,000. Filed Oct. 24.

Roehner, Che and Karen Kluger, Norwalk. Seller: Gavin D. George, New Canaan. Property: Lot 4, Map 7563, New Canaan. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Oct. 19.

Mellis, Lana R. and David B. Mellis, Stamford. Seller: David B. Mellis, Stamford. Property: 668 Glenbrook Road, Unit 17, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 30.

Roness, David A., Belle Harbor, N.Y. Seller: Gloria Cherney, Fairfield. Property: 160 Fairfield Woods, Unit 4, Fairfield. Amount: $260,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Michaelson, Susan and Robert West, Fairfield. Seller: Jennifer A. Yantosh, Fairfield. Property: 44 Meadowbrook Road, Lot 8, Fairfield. Amount: $170,000. Filed Oct. 24. Nave, Patricia S., Westport. Seller: Patricia Nave, Westport. Property: Unit 212 in Lansdowne Condominium, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 24. Nemeth, Samantha and Ethan Nichols, New York, N.Y. Seller: Harold Velasquez and Rebecca Velasquez, Norwalk. Property: 225 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Amount: $545,000. Filed Oct. 24. Newman, Rebecca G. and Thomas M. Newman, Pittsburgh, Pa. Seller: DeLaurentis Developments LLC, Fairfield. Property: 180 Nonopoge Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1 million. Filed Oct. 10. O’Day, Donald, Washington, D.C. Seller: Kevin Saunders and Michael Anthony, Norwalk. Property: 36 Hunt St., Norwalk. Amount: $660,000. Filed Oct. 23.

Seperak, Elke C. Olivera and Marco L. Camargo, Stamford. Seller: James J. Collins and Kyle C. Genestra, Stamford. Property: 71 Deleo Drive, Stamford. Amount: $395,000. Filed Oct. 24. Shaw, Hope, Stratford. Seller: Titanium Properties LLC, Milford. Property: 50 Audi Lane, Stratford. Amount: $360,000. Filed Oct. 26. Sheedy, Denise E. and Brendan G. Sheedy, Stratford. Seller: Adam Rattner and Thea Rattner, Westport. Property: 20 Highland Road, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 17. Slattery, Laura A. and Matthew P. Slattery, Milford. Seller: Don A. Rowland and Carolyn R. Rowland, New Canaan. Property: Unit 12 in Coachmen’s Square Condominium, New Canaan. Amount: $595,000. Filed Oct. 18. Smith, Carol A. and Richard F. Snow, New York, N.Y. Seller: Quinton Blaine Hoover, Westport. Property: 6 Pondside Drive, Westport. Amount: $699,000. Filed Oct. 11.

Vallecilla, Pablo, New York, N.Y. Seller: Lion Holdings LLC, Westport. Property: 26 Hulls Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $350,000. Filed Oct. 25. Vancura, Deborah A., Wilton. Seller: Austin R. Schraff and Augustine D’Andrea, Norwalk. Property: 209 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Oct. 23. Vayner, Jack, Fairfield. Seller: Doris A. Adinolfi and Richard J. Adinolfi, Fairfield. Property: 142 Wampus Way, Fairfield. Amount: $690,000. Filed Oct. 16. Velazco, Esther Gonzalez, Noe Velazco and Moised Velasco, Norwalk. Seller: Timothy C. Corridon, Norwalk. Property: 17 Rockmere Road, Norwalk. Amount: $414,000. Filed Oct. 25. Wang, Ting and Xiaobo Liu, Stamford. Seller: Thomas K. Fox, New Canaan. Property: 31 Shady Knoll Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Oct. 19. White, Travis K., Stratford. Seller: Willie McCallister, Stratford. Property: 189 Bayberry Lane, Stratford. Amount: $315,000. Filed Oct. 24. Woltz, Jennie and Benjamin Folkinshteyn, New York, N.Y. Seller: Rosalea S. Fisher, Stamford. Property: 32 West Lane, Stamford. Amount: $785,000. Filed Oct. 24. Woolwine, Kelly E. and Steven C. Woolwine, Newtown. Seller: R. Mastroni Development LLC, Newtown. Property: Lot 6, Map 7928, Newtown. Amount: $602,000. Filed Oct. 23. Zanetti, Jania A., Mount Vernon, N.Y. Seller: Jason J. Crainich, Stamford. Property: 17 Byington Place, Norwalk. Amount: $480,000. Filed Oct. 24.

FORECLOSURES Florian, Jean, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 105 Kaechele Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 23. Garci, Benjamin, et al. Creditor: Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co., Plano, Texas. Property: 490 N. Summerfield Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 24.

FIGURES Incerto, Paul T., et al. Creditor: MTGLQ Investors LP, Greenville, S.C. Property: 13 Tierney St., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 24. McManus, Colleen M., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 146 Cold Spring Road, Apt. 14, Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Oct. 24. Nwajagu, Boka N., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Owensboro, Ky. Property: 768-770 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 24. Parade Hill Road LLC, et al. Creditor: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 5, Map 2264, New Canaan. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 16. Pesantez, Lucio, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 51 William St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 25. Polk, Bevis, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 1357-1359 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 24. Rose, Luna, et al. Creditor: Capital One NA, Melville, N.Y. Property: 4042 Washington Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 18. Sanchez, Julia Cristina, et al. Creditor: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 10 Arch St., Unit A9, Norwalk. Delinquent common charges. Filed Oct. 23.

JUDGMENTS Amante, Tony, Stratford. $9,254 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 50 Meadowland Road, Stratford. Filed Oct. 24. Borst, Robert, Norwalk. $698 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 21 Fourth St., Apt. 2, Norwalk. Filed Oct. 19. Cammarota, Alfonso, Fairfield. $7,566 in favor of Russell D. Cohen D.V.M., Elmont, N.Y., by Carreira & Wojciechowski, New Preston. Property: 4085 Park Ave., Fairfield. Filed Oct. 16. Charpentier, Karen, et al., Monroe. $4,825 in favor of Yankee Gas Service Co., Berlin, by The Law Offices of Alexander G. Snyder LLC, Waterbury. Property: 79 Scenic Hill Lane, Monroe. Filed Oct. 23. Cioffi, Giovanni, Norwalk. $5,900 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 115 Fillow St., Unit 62, Norwalk. Filed Oct. 19.

Gallick, Lewis Jr., Stratford. $946 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 5 Osborne St., Stratford. Filed Oct. 23. Hernandez, Christina, Bridgeport. $1,133 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 1045 Kossuth St., Bridgeport. Filed Oct. 23. Jeudy, Joseph, Norwalk. $1,394 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 72 Chestnut St., Unit 5, Norwalk. Filed Oct. 19. Joyner, Theresa, Norwalk. $941 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 25 Quintard Ave., Norwalk. Filed Oct. 19. Mackbach, Francis, Stratford. $7,822 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 223 Taft St., Stratford. Filed Oct. 23. Madrigal, Mario J., Bridgeport. $4,428 in favor of Unifund Corp., Ridgefield, by Calistro & Airone LLC, Westbrook. Property: 39 Crowther Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Oct. 26. Massaro, Vincent, Norwalk. $5,940 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 13 Poplar St., Norwalk. Filed Oct. 19. Massaro, Vincent, Norwalk. $10,236 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 13 Poplar St., Norwalk. Filed Oct. 19. Murtha, Thomas, Newtown. $1,851 in favor of Danbury by Leahy’s Fuel Inc., Danbury, by Collins Hannafin PC, Danbury. Property: Parcel 3, Map 5843, Newtown. Filed Oct. 17. Oliveira, Pedro, Bridgeport. $1,413 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 795 Ruth St., Bridgeport. Filed Oct. 23. Patterson, Brian, Norwalk. $106,028 in favor of People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport, by Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Property: 28 Deerwood Manor, Norwalk. Filed Oct. 27. Procaccini, Damon A., Bridgeport. $1,361 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 315 Glendale Ave., Unit B6, Bridgeport. Filed Oct. 23. Roldan, Raymond, Stratford. $5,199 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 24 Beach St., Stratford. Filed Oct. 24.

Rosales, Edwin, et al., Norwalk. $495 in favor of Eder Brothers Inc., West Haven, by Berdon, Young & Margolis PC, New Haven. Property: Lot C, Map 3237, Norwalk. Filed Oct. 20. Scott, Vanessa, Norwalk. $1,126 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 100 San Vincenzo Place, Norwalk. Filed Oct. 19. Shaw, Christine, Stamford. $4,756 in favor of Credit Management Corp., Westbrook, by John N. Rich, Westbrook. Property: 25 Second St., Stamford. Filed Oct. 24. Simeon, Jerry, Bridgeport. $1,219 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 51 Dayton Road, Bridgeport. Filed Oct. 23. Simeon, Jerry, Bridgeport. $2,235 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 51 Dayton Road, Bridgeport. Filed Oct. 23. Surace, Tommaso, Norwalk. $1,081 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 19 Clinton Ave., Apt. C, Norwalk. Filed Oct. 19. Swan, Motasha, Stratford. $709 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 105 Meadowview Ave., Stratford. Filed Oct. 24. Tellis, Lemon, Stratford. $7,321 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 285 Roosevelt Ave., Stratford. Filed Oct. 24. Thaqi, Mark, Stamford. $3,234 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Co., Livonia, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 44 Ryan St., Stamford. Filed Oct. 23. The Laurel Athletic Club Inc., Norwalk. $80,000 in favor of Fannie M. Marucci, Norwalk, by Tierney, Zullo, Flaherty & Murphy PC, Norwalk. Property: District 1, Block 78, Lot 2, Norwalk. Filed Oct. 20. Vargas, Elizabeth, Stratford. $3,719 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 79 Wiebe Ave., Stratford. Filed Oct. 24.

LEASES Tate, Frank, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Building 6, Apt. 363A in Success Village, Bridgeport. Term: 37 years, commenced Oct. 20, 2017. Filed Oct. 23.

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FACTS Williams, Vicki, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Building 79, Apt. 14 in Success Village, Bridgeport. Term: 37 years, commenced Oct. 20, 2017. Filed Oct. 23.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Arcon Group Inc., 195 Airport Road, Fairfield. $54,689, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 11. Arias, Carlos F., 24 Murray St., Norwalk. $55,457, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 24. Arias, Rocio and Carlos F. Arias, 24 Murray St., Norwalk. $43,002, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 24. Arroyo, Albert A., 35 Woodmere Road, Bridgeport. $31,533, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 17.

Casey, Rosanne and John W. Casey, 200 S. Bald Hill Road, New Canaan. $72,601, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 12. Falcone, Pamela, 73 Country St., Norwalk. $14,132, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Oct. 23. Ganley Sr., Robert F., 124 Riverside Ave., Apt. 3, Westport. $16,876, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 10. Goodhue, Charles F., 75 Mile Hill Road South, Newtown. $98,788, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23. Griffith, Bruce, 16 Crystal Lake Drive, Weston. $369,068, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Oct. 23. Gutowski, Agnieszka and Tomasz Gutowski, 18 Fanton Hill Road, Weston. $31,281, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23. Hall, Larnzie and Ruby Blackwell Hall, 6 Myano Court, Stamford. $25,486, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 17. Hoffman, Donna A., 49 Sugar Lane, Newtown. $8,383, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 17. Its Relevant LLC, 17 High St., Third floor, Norwalk. $13,821, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 18. Izzo, Stephen J., 52 Old Road, Westport. $36,989, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 10. JHT 1994 Limited Partnership, 200 Dolphin Cove Quay, Stamford. $28,512, U.S. return of partnership income. Filed Oct. 23.

Judith B. Sporn PC, 120 Post Road West, Suite 301, Westport. $4,912, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 16.

Manouchehri-Naimi, Jamshid, 166 Bailey Road, Fairfield. $154,127, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 17.

Kempenich, Steven A., 3 Canterbury Green, Apt. 3601, Stamford. $202,937, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Oct. 25.

Neiva, Simone and Junior Neiva, P.O. Box 162, Fairfield. $12,551, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 17.

LaLuna, Leonard, 40 Emma Road, Stamford. $14,007, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23. Marini, Renate and Angelo Marini, 45 Mount Nebo Road, Newtown. $27,835, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 17. Miller, Sharon A., 120 Northwood Road, Fairfield. $10,517, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 11. Orecchio, Michael, 17 Ferry Lane, Westport. $97,511, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 10. Schiano Properties LLC, 33 Brinkerhoff Ave., Stamford. $79,311, U.S. return of partnership income. Filed Oct. 23. Smeriglio, Deborah T. and Mark A. Smeriglio, 23 Mohawk Drive, Norwalk. $37,892, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 18. Tower Elevator Consultants LLC, 16 Crystal Lake Drive, Weston. $369,068, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Oct. 23.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-RELEASED Chester, Edwin H., 25 Cornwall Road, Norwalk. $81,663, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23. Country Air Heating & Cooling, et al., 26 Paugussett Road, Newtown. $11,975, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 23. Flores, Carmen and Emilio Flores, P.O. Box 2143, Stamford. $5,643, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23. GHF 1950 LLC, 75 Hillside Road, Fairfield. $13,446, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 17. Gianquinto, Mary and Peter L. Hurwitz, 190 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. $245,892, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23.

Rogers, Ulysses J., P.O. Box 663, Norwalk. $12,599, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 18. Rupprecht, Peter O., 70 Catoona Lane, Stamford. $6,968, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23. Selikoff, Nancy B. and Michael A. Selikoff, 105 N. Stamford Road, Stamford. $13,463, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23. Selikoff, Nancy B. and Michael A. Selikoff, 105 N. Stamford Road, Stamford. $3,949, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 23.

Tiago, Ana and John Tiago, 165 Toll House Lane, Fairfield. $74,644, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 11. Vona, Gino Jr., 12 Eden Hill Road, Newtown. $46,042, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 10.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED CREFII-SCC LLC, Norwalk. Filed by Safeway Services LLC, Framingham, Mass., by Melissa Rentas. Property: 50 Washington St., Unit 707, Norwalk. Amount: $23,971. Filed Oct. 23. Elite Development and Designs Inc., Norwalk. Filed by Decoplast of New Jersey LLC, Kearny, N.J., by Arkadiusz Fijalkowski. Property: 48 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $4,110. Filed Oct. 16. Richer, Stacy and Nathaniel Richer, Fairfield. Filed by One Six Construction LLC, Fairfield, by Bruce J. Gold. Property: 84 Myren St., Fairfield. Amount: $83,143. Filed Oct. 12. Richer, Stacy and Nathaniel Richer, Fairfield. Filed by Fairfield Drywall LLC, Fairfield, by Zoltan Varga. Property: 84 Myren St., Fairfield. Amount: $11,850. Filed Oct. 12.

Kenneth Epstein DDS, P C, 320 Kings Highway East, Fairfield. $1,723, payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 17.

Rosvally, Jennifer and James Luizzi, Newtown. Filed by Goodhouse Flooring Design Center LLC, Danbury, by Scott Benincasa. Property: Lot 1, Map 5978, Newtown. Amount: $7,450. Filed Oct. 19.

Kogstad, Marion A. and Rolf Erick, 10 Brooklawn Drive, Westport. $50,784, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 17.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-RELEASED

Lask Food Service LLC, 1032 Silvermine Road, New Canaan. $12,015, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed Oct. 12.

Summit Mine Hill LLC, Fairfield. Released by East Coast Building Supplies LLC, Fairfield, by Davide Hendonca. Property: 360 Mine Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $12,841. Filed Oct. 18.

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FIGURES LIS PENDENS 59 Ely Avenue Realty LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Robert M. Fleischer, Milford, for Cathay Bank. Property: 59-65 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Filed Oct. 25. Alonso, Johelia, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Midfirst Bank. Property: 306 Red Oak Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $199,599, dated January 2008. Filed Oct. 18. Avery, G. Randall, et al., Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 85 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $240,000, dated April 1999. Filed Oct. 20. Bruno, Thomas, et al., Westport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 42 Pumpkin Hill Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $450,000, dated September 2006. Filed Oct. 10. Bryk, Matthew A., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortage LLC. Property: 241 Partridge Lane, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $625,000, dated January 2011. Filed Oct. 24. Carawlanis, Mary, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 323 Chamberlain Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated February 2006. Filed Oct. 17. Carlson, Barbara A., et al., Monroe. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I., for MTGLQ Investors LP. Property: Lot 5, Map 299, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $199,485, dated December 2009. Filed Oct. 23. Cibulskas-Lane, Katherine S., et al., Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 327 W. Cedar St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $366,300, dated January 2009. Filed Oct. 23. Cordero, Allison, et al., Fairfield. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 1516 Cross Highway, Unit 17, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $966,000, dated December 2015. Filed Oct. 20.

Das, Kabita, et al., Monroe. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc. Property: 14 Hunter Ridge Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $712,500, dated May 1999. Filed Oct. 18.

Leebart, Patricia, Newtown. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for Chesworld (TL) LLC. Property: 30 Plumbtrees Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Newtown and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 11.

Doreus, Elita, Stratford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 337-339 Thompson St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $198,000, dated August 2006. Filed Oct. 20.

Leibold, Mary, et al., Newtown. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for Chesworld (TL) LLC. Property: 7 Steck Drive, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Newtown and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 11.

Dunbar, Ulyses A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 56 Admiral St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 25.

Lodygo, Dorota, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 15 Cottage St., 805 Park Place Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $117,180, dated January 2005. Filed Oct. 23.

Ghent, Barbara, et al., Newtown. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for Chesworld (TL) LLC. Property: 46 Old Hawleyville Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Newtown and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 11.

McCarthy, Kevin M., et al., Fairfield. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Quicken Loans Inc. Property: 62 Beacon View Drive, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $318,350, dated February 2013. Filed Nov. 3.

GMC Mortgage LLC, Stratford. Filed by Jackson Law Group Connecticut LLC, Shelton, for the town of Stratford. Property: 136 Third Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $15,740, dated February 2003. Filed Oct. 18.

Moredock, Grady, et al., Fairfield. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc. Property: 211 Church Hill Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $375,000, dated August 2007. Filed Oct. 24.

H Pave Hoylston LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 176 Holroyd St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 25. Johnson, David B., et al., Stratford. Filed by Leopold & Associates PLLC, Stamford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 111 Circle Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $240,000, dated March 2007. Filed Oct. 20. Jones, Garrett, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 176 Grove St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $208,300, dated October 2004. Filed Oct. 17. Khan, Abdul R., et al., Stratford. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I., for Citizens Bank NA, O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 405 Birdseye St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated April 2005. Filed Oct. 24.

Munoz, Rose, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 151-153 Sherwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $147,150, dated April 2003. Filed Oct. 17. Nicholson, Ronald C., et al., Newtown. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: Lot 13, Map 2560, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $195,000, dated February 2006. Filed Oct. 10. Pasquariello, Rose M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 26, 42 and 60 Moss St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 25. Reyes, Abigail, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 106-108 Vine St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $185,000, dated April 2007. Filed Oct. 26.

FACTS Roberts, James K., et al., Monroe. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 176 Wheeler Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $230,000, dated March 2004. Filed Oct. 24. Russell, Gilbert David, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 516 Woodridge Ave., Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $85,000, dated November 1989. Filed Oct. 25. Sanchez, Luis and Mariana Sanchez, Norwalk. Filed by Morrison Mahoney LLP, Hartford, for Interlock Industries Inc., Walpole, Mass. Property: Wilton Avenue and School Street Extension, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien in favor of the plaintiff. Filed Oct. 16. Sandifer, C. Edward, et al., Newtown. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for Chesworld (TL) LLC. Property: 3 Juniper Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Newtown and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 11. Sporn, Judith B., et al., Westport. Filed by Leopold & Associates PLLC, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 41 Ostend Ave., Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.1 million, dated January 2005. Filed Oct. 20. Valencia Island LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Nob Hill Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 29-D Nob Hill Condominium, Unit 100, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 24. Yacko, Laurence E., et al., Newtown. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for Chesworld (TL) LLC. Property: 22 Hyvue Drive, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Newtown and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 11. Yamin, Catherine Elaine, et al., Newtown. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for Chesworld (TL) LLC. Property: 38 Black Bridge Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Newtown and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 11.

MORTGAGES 1876 Black Rock Turnpike Realty & Development LLC, New York, N.Y., by Barry J. Jacobson. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, New York, N.Y. Property: 1876 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Oct. 18.

40 Tamarac Road LLC, Westport, by David Vyrerib. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 40 Tamarac Road, Westport. Amount: $940,000. Filed Oct. 24. 414 Wormwood Road LLC, Fairfield, by David M. Greenberg. Lender: D2X LLC, Kiawah Island, S.C. Property: 414 Wormwood Road, Fairfield. Amount: $608,000. Filed Oct. 13. 67 Saugatuck Realty LLC, Westport, by Jansong Huang. Lender: Noah Bank, Elkins Park, Pa. Property: 67 Saugatuck Ave., Westport. Amount: $546,000. Filed Oct. 11. 728 Post Road LLC, Westport, by Roger J. Leifer. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 728 Post Road East, Westport. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Oct. 26. Alyssa Holdings LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y., by Anthony Martello. Lender: Sterling National Bank, Montebello, N.Y. Property: Connecticut Avenue, Map 13186, Norwalk. Amount: $8.5 million. Filed Oct. 19. Alyssa Holdings LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y., by Anthony Martello. Lender: Sterling National Bank, Montebello, N.Y. Property: First Parcel, Map 9844, Norwalk. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Oct. 19. Blue Healer LLC, Norfolk, by Andrew Luciano. Lender: Sachem Capital Corp., Branford. Property: 76 and 128 Cowles St., Bridgeport. Amount: $94,500. Filed Oct. 18.

Thomas Sturges Construction LLC, Ridgefield, by Thomas Sturges. Lender: 1045 Stillwater Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 1045 Stillwater Road, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Map 14748, Stamford. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 26. Thomas Sturges Construction LLC, Ridgefield, by Thomas Sturges. Lender: Southlake IRA Investments LLC, Virginia. Property: Lots 1-6, Stillwater Road, Stamford. Amount: $267,000. Filed Oct. 26. Tri State Property LLC, Trumbull, by Ophir Sahar. Lender: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 58 Vine St., Bridgeport. Amount: $125,000. Filed Oct. 25. Trofa Coastal Construction LLC, Wilton, by Florindo M. Trofa. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 936 Reef Road, Fairfield. Amount: $150,000. Filed Oct. 13. Turkey Point Properties LLC, Lawrence, N.Y., by Eli Willamowsky. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 145-147 Newfield Ave., 1455-1459 North Ave., 167 Wilson St., 177-179 Gilman St., 193-195 Cityview Ave., 196-198 Morningside Drive, 26-28 Short St., 274-276 Brooks St., 277-279 Clermont Ave., 279-285 and 289-295 Waterview Ave., 304-306 Judson Place, 35-37 Yacht St., 383-385 Ridgefield Ave., 51-53 Pixlee Place, 55 Janet Circle, Unit 3, 60-62 Lincoln Ave., 63 Ameridge Drive, Unit 63, 117 Marconi Ave., 707-709 Capitol Ave. and 1482 Capitol Ave., Unit G706, Bridgeport. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Oct. 24.

Burns Construction Company Inc., Stratford, by Kenneth A. Burns. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 511 Access Road, Stratford. Amount: $952,500. Filed Oct. 19.

Viade Development LLC, Bridgeport, by John Guedes. Lender: Negreiro & Son Construction LLC, Woodbridge. Property: 96 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $529,719. Filed Oct. 24.

Calzone Brothers LLC, Bridgeport, by Joseph E. Calzone III. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 225 Black Rock Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed Oct. 23.

West Side Development Partners II LLC, Pound Ridge, N.Y., by Steven M. Wise. Lender: CGA Mortgage Capital LLC, Timonium, Md. Property: Lot B-2, Map 14176, Stamford. Amount: $31 million. Filed Oct. 27.

CREFII-SCC LLC, Norwalk, by Shlomo Oz. Lender: Sterling National Bank, Montebello, N.Y. Property: 50 Washington St. and 70 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $2 million. Filed Oct. 19.

White Beech LLC, Weston, by Michael Rizzo. Lender: Lena M. Roina, Norwalk. Property: 13 White Birch Ridge, Weston. Amount: $29,000. Filed Oct. 25.

DPK Investment Group LLC, Stratford, by Angelo Preci. Lender: Pinnacle Financial Services LLC. Property: 95 Curtis Ave., Stratford. Amount: $170,000. Filed Oct. 20. Merritt 7 Venture LLC, New York, N.Y., by Timothy Guy. Lender: Jackson National Life Insurance Co., Chicago, Ill. Property: Main Avenue, Norwalk. Amount: $100 million. Filed Oct. 16. Orland Property LLC, Greenwich, by Ren Hua Zheng. Lender: Cathay Bank, Flushing, N.Y. Property: 61-65, 43-45 and 93-97 Orland St., Bridgeport. Amount: $320,000. Filed Oct. 26.

NEW BUSINESSES Aidronex, 15 Cross St., Suite 202, Norwalk 06850, c/o Aidtronix LLC. Filed Oct. 26. Aidtronix USA, 15 Cross St., Suite 202, Norwalk 06850, c/o Aidtronix LLC. Filed Oct. 26. American Anthem Co., 801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Diageo American Supply Inc. Filed Oct. 24.

FIGURES Ayana Nadira, 8 1/2 Yost St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Empress Ayana Love-Bey. Filed Oct. 18. Baker’s Delight, 55 Up St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Ida Baker. Filed Oct. 24.

Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center, 76 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Notre Dame Convalescent Homes. Filed Oct. 19. Nula Jae Jewelry, 12 Old Field Place, Norwalk 06853, c/o Athena Jacobsen. Filed Oct. 18.

Better Way Handyman Services, 32 Prospect St., Apt. 1-E, Norwalk 06850, c/o Azizio G. DeOliveira. Filed Oct. 30.

Pathfinders Travel, 5 Victoria Lane, Westport 06880, c/o Janet R. Bangser. Filed Oct. 16.

Blissful Awakening, 81 Clifford St., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Khadijah Muhammad. Filed Oct. 25.

Pinpoint Marketing Solutions, 15 1/2 Geneva Road, Norwalk 06850, c/o Geoff B. Herzog. Filed Oct. 15.

Body and Being: A Girlfriend’s Guide To The Fit Life, 1 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 2, Norwalk 06851, c/o Nicole Nurse. Filed Oct. 23.

Planet New Canaan, 155 Parish Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o Robin Bates-Mason and Alyssa MacKenzie. Filed Oct. 25.

Coastal Link Properties, 1 Kings Highway, Westport 06880, c/o Paul List. Filed Oct. 17.

Prime Time Kitchen, 23 Friendly Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Dominick Franco III. Filed Oct. 24.

Community Chaplains Of The Way, 428 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Dr. Josiah Israel. Filed Oct. 24.

Sand Harbor Advisors, 146 Old Studio Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o T. Morgan Edward II. Filed Oct. 20.

Connoisseur Digital, 180 Post Road East, Suite 201, Westport 06880, c/o Connoisseur Media LLC. Filed Oct. 17. Corazones Solidarios Unidos Contra El Cancer, 18 Kellee Drive, Norwalk 06854, c/o Augusto G. Milla. Filed Nov. 1. Cross Country Mortgage Inc., 119 Washington St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Jason Tolisano, Raymond Laflamme and Elizabeth Eckman. Filed Oct. 19. Dallawise Discount Oil, 836 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Frederic H. Lord. Filed Oct. 25. F S Construction, 20 Tierney St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Diego Fernando Puente. Filed Oct. 17. GC Pizza Hut LLC, 2133 Boston Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Jonathan Childs. Filed Oct. 26. Hathaway Associates, 183 South Ave., Unit 24, New Canaan 06840, c/o Zhi Lin. Filed Oct. 2. Homewell of Fairfield County, 40 Richards Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Donald Delaski. Filed Oct. 24. Luna & Charlie Events, 17 Parkhill Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Luna & Charlie LLC. Filed Oct. 19. M.E. Design, 148 Shoreham Village, Fairfield 06824, c/o Marleens Espinal. Filed Oct. 20. Main Tires, 2295 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Pak Umrah LLC. Filed Oct. 25. Music Box NYC LLC, 400 Main St., Suite 407, Stamford 06901, c/o Carlos Palacio. Filed Oct. 17.

Sibylline Mystery Shopping Services, 14 Raymond Lane, Norwalk 06855, c/o Aarti Trivedi. Filed Oct. 26. SJK Associates, 10 Diamond Hill Road, Redding 06896, c/o Tara Karlson. Filed Oct. 17. Sono Dog Grooming and Company, 132-A Washington St., Norwalk 06854, c/o April M. Fiore. Filed Oct. 24. Superior South, 380 Lindley St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Dennis Crispino. Filed Oct. 25. Temple of The Way, 428 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Dr. Josiah Israel. Filed Oct. 24. The Cultivated Collector LLC, 19 Vitti St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Matthew Ivanhoe. Filed Sept. 22. Upper Deck Fitness, 2-8 Post Road West, Westport 06880, c/o Suzanne V. Palazzo. Filed Oct. 16. Upper Deck Westport, 2-8 Post Road West, Westport 06880, c/o Suzanne V. Palazzo. Filed Oct. 16. WRA Field Services, 21 Bayberry Lane, Trumbull 06611, c/o Wayne R. Adams. Filed Oct. 17.

PATENTS

Customization of a vehicle audio system. Patent no. 9,813,813 issued to Robert Pierfelice, Belleville, Mich.; and Michael Christopher Trestain, Redford, Mich. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Compensation of air-path distortions using backpropogation. Patent no. 9,820,046 issued to 9,820,046 issued to Shreyas Srikanth Payal, Salt Lake City, Utah; John V. Mathews, Corvallis, Ore.; Douglas J. Button, Simi Valley, Calif.; Ajay Iyer, Murray, Utah.; and Russell H. Lambert, Highland, Utah. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Differential pressure sensing device with overload protection. Patent no. 9,816,889 issued to Cyrus Grimes, Colombus, Ohio; and Graham Tomblin, Columbus, Ohio. Assigned to Omega Engineering Inc., Stamford. Do-not-disturb system and apparatus. Patent no, 9,811,991 issued to Davide Di Censo, San Mateo, Calif.; Stefan Marti, Oakland, Calif.; and Ajay Juneja, Mountain View, Calif. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Methods for sales call data management and processing. Patent no. 9,818,124 issued to Mietek Ciszkowski, Milford; Sayee Natarjan, Norwalk; Rajeshwara Raghavan, Norwalk; and Jake Stahl, Milford. Assigned to Purdue Pharma LP, Stamford. Multiband ducker. Patent no. 9,813,039 issued to James M. Kirsch, Salt Lake City, Utah. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Pharmaceutical formulation containing opioid agonist, opioid antagonist and gelling agent. Patent no. 9,808,453 issued to Benjamin Oshlack, Boca Raton, Fla.; Curtis Weight, Rockport, Mass.; and Christopher Breder, Greenwich. Assigned to Purdue Pharma LP, Stamford. Technique for adjusting the posture of a seated person. Patent no. 9,808,084 issued to Davide Di Censo, San Mateo, Calif.; and Stefan Marti, Oakland, Calif. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Techniques for transmitting an alert toward a target area. Patent no. 9,809,163 issued to Davide Di Censo, Oakland, Calif.; and Stefan Marti, Oakland, Calif. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford.

Battery mounting in elevator hoistway. Patent no. 9,815,665 issued to Kyle W. Rogers, Stamford; Daryl J. Marvin, Farmington; David J. Lanesey, Harwinton; Bassel Al-Annouf, Farmington; Ismail Agirman, Southington; and HanJong Kim, Avon. Assigned to Otis Elevator Company, Farmington.

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