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They say there is no hope, no purpose to the future No way to heal tomorrow with glue or twine or suture You’ll never solve the problems the world has left behind So why be helpful, why make art, why do good and why be kind? The answer is here beside us, hearts beating, stoking their core Give us the ball, Millennials say, we’ll change the world by 34 They’re urban and urbane, they’re driven and they’re cool They tweet, they app, they Skype, they Yelp and they’re nobody’s fool They have brought us to the edge of a bold new way of thinking Fueled by limitless data that flows while you’re merely blinking But always beware complacency and fight the creep of rust Somewhere a child on a playground longs to leave you in the dust – A poem by Bill Fallon
GE’s Synchrony to operate independently BY ALEXANDER SOULE Hearst Connecticut Media
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en days in advance of Black Friday, General Electric served up what could turn out to be a parting gift to the state of Connecticut: a newly independent Synchrony Financial, the retail creditcard giant that has committed to keeping its headquarters in Stamford even as its former parent carves up what remains of GE Capital and mulls moving its Fairfield headquarters to another state. On Tuesday, GE completed an exchange of its shares in Synchrony for GE shares held by investors, with GE having held 85
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percent of Synchrony’s shares as the companies worked to complete regulatory approval and other steps for Synchrony to operate independently. Under the terms of the exchange offer, GE awarded 1.0505 shares of Synchrony Financial common stock for each share of GE common stock tendered by a shareholder, with the company stating the offer was oversubscribed by a multiple of more than three. In the exchange offer transactions, GE took back 671 million of its shares that it is retiring, with a total value of $20.4 billion. On its first day as an independent company on Tuesday, Synchrony shares rose
more than 37 cents to $30.67, while shares of GE slipped 5 cents to $30.31. “This is a historic day for Synchrony Financial,” Synchrony CEO Margaret Keane, said in a statement. “Today we launch the next stage in our company’s future — pursuing a long-term strategy focused on Synchrony’s business objectives as a standalone company. I am very proud of our employees, who have prepared us for this day, while continuing to serve our partners and customers and to grow our business.” In addition to managing retail credit cards for companies like Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN), eBay (Nasdaq: EBAY) and subsid-
iary PayPal, Synchrony offers consumer savings programs. As of September, Synchrony Bank had $40.5 billion in online deposits, making it a “systemically important financial institution” in the eyes of federal regulators, a label GE was eager to leave in its past given the heightened scrutiny it engendered. Alex.Soule@scni.com; 203-964-2236; www. twitter.com/casoulman. Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News-Times (Danbury). See ctpost.com for more from this reporter.
Datto reports cash infusion
he Norwalk-based data backup company Datto reported $75 million in fresh funding, with Technology Crossover Ventures its newest investor and Xerox CEO Ursula Burns joining its board of directors. Founded by CEO Austin McChord, Datto
has now raised just over $100 million in total funding, with previous investors including General Catalyst Partners. The company reported $48.9 million in revenue in 2013 as part of the Inc. 5000 list published last year by Inc. magazine, making it the fastest growing company in Connecticut, with this year’s
Inc. 5000 list not including Datto data. Datto manages more than 160 petabytes of data — a petabyte is equal to a million gigabytes — and performs more than a million backups a week for its customers. “Since we are cash flow positive, Datto isn’t raising capital to fund operations, but
instead, to enter new markets and build new products and technology,” McChord said, in a written statement. Alex.Soule@scni.com; 203-964-2236; www. twitter.com/casoulman, Hearst Connecticut Media.
Comcast drops YES
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fter months of negotiations on a new contract, Comcast abruptly dropped YES Network from its channel lineup in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, with YES having its main television studio in Stamford. In addition to New York Yankees baseball, YES carries Brooklyn Nets basketball and New York City FC (NYCFC) soccer. Publicly traded Comcast, which owns Stamford-based NBC Sports Group, has cable franchise territories in Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel and Shelton. “Comcast‘s reputation for poor customer satisfaction is well known, but this surprise development represents a new low,” YES stated in an announcement posted to its website. “YES and Comcast reached an agreement in principle on the key points of a new contract many months ago, and YES continued to operate in good faith under that arrangement through the entire Yankees and NYCFC seasons and into the Nets season. Unfortunately, because YES will not yield to Comcast’s demands for special treatment and anti-competitive terms, Comcast has decided to drop YES Network.”
Comcast responded its contract proposal reflects its estimates of how many subscribers view YES on a consistent basis. “YES Network carried approximately 130 baseball games this past season and well over 90 percent of our 900,000-plus customers who receive YES Network didn’t watch the equivalent of even one quarter of those games during the season, even while the Yankees were in the hunt for a playoff berth,” said Kristen Roberts, a Comcast spokeswoman in Berlin. “Viewership of the network in the baseball offseason is even lower. Fox and the Yankees are asking all of our customers to pay them hundreds of millions of dollars over the next several years to continue receiving the channel. The price Fox and the Yankees are requiring from our customers is not acceptable given the network’s minimal viewership.” YES is maintaining a website called KeepYESNetwork to help viewers find alternative carriers of YES. – Alex Soule, Hearst Connecticut Media; Alex.Soule@scni.com; 203-964-2236; www. twitter.com/casoulman.
Boehringer Ingelheim attacks IBD collaboratively COMPANY CITES ‘IMPORTANCE OF JOINING FORCES WITH LEADING EXPERTS’
BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com
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oehringer Ingelheim in Ridgefield recently announced new collaborations with four scientific partners to better research and develop therapeutic approaches for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD. The institutions are the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Massachusetts General Hospital; Scripps Research Institute; and Weill Cornell Medicine. “These collaborations aim to identify and validate potential new therapeutic targets as well as identify biomarkers that offer the potential to address the significant unmet medical needs of patients suffering from IBD such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis,” Boehringer Ingelheim said in a prepared statement. “Academia-industry collaborations are an extraordinarily effective way to advance research and we recognize the importance of joining forces with leading experts to effectively develop innovative therapies,” said Clive Wood, senior corporate vice president for discovery research at Boehringer
Ingelheim. “We must gain a better understanding of the mechanisms responsible for the onset and development of IBD-related diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. With these collaborations, we aim to transform the treatment of immune diseases to ultimately improve lives of patients and those who care for them.” The partnerships are an effort to enhance the speed of research and to foster information sharing. Boehringer Ingelheim will also provide scientific and technology support as well as research funding to the four scientific partners. In its statement, Boehringer Ingelheim offered specifics of the four relationships. w “The joint research teams from Mount Sinai (in New York City) and BI will collaborate to interrogate both adaptive and innate immune response mechanisms that may be unique to both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. This research is expected to provide new insights into IBD pathogenesis and offers unique opportunities for target discovery and biomarker validation.” w “Boehringer Ingelheim’s ongoing collaboration with Dr. Frederick Ausubel at
Massachusetts General Hospital will leverage the state-of-the-art, high-throughput chemical and genetic screening capabilities to uncover new mechanisms at the host-environment interface that are compromised in patients with IBD.”
“With these collaborations, we aim to transform the treatment of immune diseases to ultimately improve lives of patients and those who care for them.”
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w “The objective of Boehringer Ingelheim’s collaboration with Dr. Dennis Wolan at Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, Calif., is to gain a deeper understanding
of the role of specific bacterial enzymes in the onset of ulcerative colitis. Wolan’s research effort will focus on utilizing biophysical, proteomic and chemical biology methods to identify new protein targets involved in the pathology of ulcerative colitis.” w “The research collaboration with Dr. David Artis and Dr. Gregory Sonnenberg at the Jill Roberts Institute for Research in IBD at Weill Cornell Medicine (in New York City) will jointly pursue an integrated preclinical and translational research program related to certain defined cellular processes and targets that regulate the maintenance of the gut mucosal barrier in healthy and IBD-affected patients. This work is anticipated to lead to the discovery and validation of new therapeutic modalities and biomarker approaches for IBD.” Boehringer Ingelheim reported IBD affects 1 million to 1.3 million people in the U.S. It also said IBD is a chronic life-long condition with significant health and economic costs and that 75 percent of patients with Crohn’s disease and 25 percent with ulcerative colitis may require surgery at some point during their lives.
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‘TAKE A MINUTE TO THANK A HOSPICE CAREGIVER’
westfaironline.com November has been designated National Hospice Month. Cynthia Emiry Roy, president and CEO of Regional Hospice and Home Care Center for Comfort Care & Healing on Milestone Road in Danbury, which employs 122, sent this letter to the FCBJ. The nonprofit hospice home care agency was founded in 1983 and began in-patient hospice care beginning February 2015 at the center. Its bereavement center, the Healing Heart Center for Grief and Loss, moved from Stadley Rough Road in Danbury into the new Milestone Road center in January 2015. The bereavement center is for all types of loss, not just for hospice families, and is a free service of Regional Hospice and Home Care, supported exclusively by donations.
Cynthia Emiry Roy
Hospice’s caregivers possess so much more beyond their credentials: They have a unique calling, a vocation to fill patients’ and families’ lives with joy, dignity and meaning To the editor: that come from boundless empathy, compasThey come into lives as a last, new best sion and clinical excellence. friend and we entrust our final days to them. They help a mother spending her final They have the wisdom of a sage and the days at home to put words on paper for her heart of an angel — they are the nurses, social young child to read in years to come. They workers, chaplains and nursing aides who bring a recluse together with people who provide hospice care. have fallen away from his life. At our Center November is National Hospice Month. for Comfort Care & Healing, they are found We at Regional Hospice and Home Care offering trays of a patient’s favorite cookies (RHHC) celebrate this designation, because and rehashing a World Series game, hosting it means that our country recognizes the a family birthday party or honoring WWII importance of hospice care and the differ- heroes with medallions and a salute from the ence that specially trained hospice caregiv- Commissioner of Veterans Affairs — hospice ers can make in families’ lives. caregivers make important, joyful moments
a part of life — because they mean the world to a patient — whose quality of life means the world to them. Hospice care provides comfort and support to patients with life-limiting illness and their families. As of January 2016, Regional Hospice will be the only hospice in Connecticut selected to provide hospice care for Medicare patients, through a Medicare innovation model, who may choose to continue curative treatments. The phrase “… and their families” is a pivotal distinction between hospice and all other types of home and inpatient care, and many more families will now be able to benefit from care and family support of the clinical experts whose are the angels among us. This month, I hope you will take a minute to thank a hospice caregiver. They are truly a gift to all of us a last new friend whose profound compassion makes life even more precious for our patients and the people who love them. It is an honor and a privilege to work among our caregivers, hear their stories and meet families whose lives they impact so deeply. Cynthia Emiry Roy, MS, LCSW, CHA, president /CEO Regional Hospice and Home Care Center for Comfort Care & Healing
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Ten IT weaknesses and how to correct them
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e’ve all heard stories about hacking into websites and breaches of infrastructure. There are dozens of reasons a company may be vulnerable. Let’s look at 10. No. 1: Attitude. Management may view their infrastructure through the prism of “If it isn’t broken, it’s probably fine.” Yet there is a lack of understanding of what “probably fine” really means. The 30,000-foot-view may work well for some aspects of business, but not when it comes to a company’s information security. No. 2: Lack of Leadership. That’s not saying the CEO is a bad leader, but he or she may not understand what can happen when things go wrong in information technology.
While operational IT issues should be handled by an IT professional, executives must foster a corporate culture of information privacy and security that transcends just keeping the systems running. No. 3: Absence of Procedures/Procedural Knowledge. Incorporating information technology policies into a good Acceptable Use Policy can go far toward keeping IT systems and information secure. Yet many businesses neglect the need for strong policy surrounding technology. For companies with guidelines in place, the next challenge is communication. Technological rules do no good if employees don’t know the rules. No. 4: Careless Behavior. A business may have appropriate IT procedures in place,
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but a lack of appreciation regarding their importance can easily lead employees to careless behavior with serious, unintended consequences (like unknowingly clicking on
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Marriott and Starwood merge
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HOTEL GIANTS WILL FORM SINGLE LARGEST HOTEL GROUP WITH 1.1 MILLION ROOMS
he boards of directors of Stamfordbased Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. and Marriott International Inc., based in Bethesda, Md., have unanimously approved a $12.2 billion deal the companies are calling a “definitive merger agreement” under which they will create the world’s largest hotel company. In a statement preceding a Monday morning, Nov. 16 press conference announcing the deal — datelined Bethesda and
Stamford — Starwood said the combined company will have 1.1 million rooms in more than 5,500 hotels in more than 100 countries. The deal involves 30 brands and will offer, Starwood said, “substantial economies of scale.” “The transaction combines Starwood’s leading lifestyle brands and international footprint with Marriott’s strong presence in the luxury and select-service tiers, as well as the convention and resort seg-
ment, creating a more comprehensive portfolio,” Starwood said in the prepared statement. The merged company will offer broader choices for guests, greater opportunities for associates and should unlock additional value for Marriott and Starwood shareholders, according to the statement. Under the terms of the agreement, at closing, Starwood shareholders will receive 0.92 shares of Marriott International Inc.
Class A common stock and $2 in cash for each share of Starwood common stock. Starwood shareholders would own approximately 37 percent of the combined company’s common stock after completion of the merger. Total consideration to be paid by Marriott totals $12.2 billion consisting of $11.9 billion of Marriott International stock and $340 million in cash. — Bill Fallon
Praxair earns kudos for carbon fight PRAISE ALSO FOR ENERGY STINGINESS
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anbury-based Praxair Inc., an industrial supplier of gases, has been named to the 2015 Carbon Disclosure Project Standard & Poor’s 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index with a perfect score of 100 for the eighth year in a row. The Carbon Disclosure Project, which is known as CDP, is an international, not-forprofit organization that provides environmental disclosure systems for measuring the quality and completeness of carbon management reporting. The annual index spotlights companies listed on the S&P 500 that demonstrate a high level of transparency and data quality in their disclosure of climate-related information, Praxair reported. “Through their actions, Praxair employees around the world are delivering on our mission of making our planet more productive,” said Riva Krut, chief sustainability officer for Praxair. “Our employees are continuously developing applications and technologies that improve our customers’ environmental performance. Simultaneously, they are driving results through Praxair’s sustainable development program, delivering savings and reductions in our own environmental resource intensity.” Praxair also received a grade of “A-” for performance on the Carbon Disclosure Performance Index. Its overall score was the highest among industrial gases companies worldwide, Praxair said. According to Praxair, in 2014, the company implemented projects that, among other benefits, avoided emissions of 450,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide or its equivalent and saved 600,000 MWh of electricity, which contributed to Praxair’s operating results. Praxair is a Fortune 250 company with 2014 sales of $12.3 billion. — Reece Alvarez
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Courier service aims to be a new disruptor DELIVERIES ARE RIPE FOR AN UBERLIKE SHAKEUP
BY REECE ALVAREZ
“Point Pick-up is an unbundled service that is not tied to a transaction or to a specific actor, making it uniquely positioned to capture B2B, B2C, and C2C delivery demand, and ultimately disrupt the current $8.7 billion fragmented messenger and courier delivery industry and level the playing field for local retail merchants,” Fiorita said. “Every street retail store can now say they have local delivery, and we think that is really powerful for local communities especially when we are combating and really wrestling with folks just pressing a button and having it delivered to their door from an online source.”
The company is not only putting power back in the hands of Main Street retailers, but workers, as well. Point Pick-up has already built a team of more than 200 drivers representing a cross section of the employment realities of the new economy. Drivers are predominantly part-time workers of diverse backgrounds ranging from college students to retirees and all walks of life, Fiorita said. “We are seeing a whole new level of drivers coming out, people who have never done this before,” he said. “We are unearthing another layer of employment.” The majority of Point Pick-up drivers use the service to generate supplemental income, but there are some who work fulltime and or combine the job with other ondemand economy jobs such as driving for ride-sharing services like Uber, Fiorita said. Like other on-demand services, the company is also touting the ability of its workers to flexibly supplement their income. Drivers have near total control over how they work from the times and locations they operate to how frequently they drive and even what they are willing to transport. Drivers are never obligated to deliver orders unless they choose to and keep 80 percent of the fee. Standard fees are $10 for the first 3 miles between the pick-up and drop-off address and $1.50 extra for each additional mile. Oversized and overweight deliveries incur a 50 percent premium. Fiorita estimates most drivers make between $50 and $80 per week depending
on the frequency they choose to work. “For some people that is another half a day of work,” he said. “You can be at your home on a Saturday — some college kid watching football with their phone on — they could see there is an order right near them, jump in their car and make 22 bucks and then they are back, they don’t have to be out there waiting, idling to take advantage of supplemental income.” The unofficial policy of the company is drivers will not transport anything with a heartbeat, which has drawn in freelancer drivers uncomfortable with transporting people, Fiorita said, but outside of animals and people just about anything is fair game. “You go to Costco and buy a 45-inch TV but it won’t fit in your car, picking up prints, shoes, clothes – you drop your computer off for repairs or leave your phone somewhere, tailoring … picking up a platter of goods from a place that is 10 miles away — it is kind of endless,” he said. Fiorita expects a somewhat slow adoption of the service as it will take time for merchants to become familiar and comfortable with the service, but like Uber and the expanding field of on-demand service providers, the service’s application will become evident as it fills the gaps where old-guard service providers had been lacking for years, he said. “We are basically standardizing the ability to for someone to have a delivery person at their fingertips anytime they want it,” he said. Fiorita plans to expand the business to suburban Boston in December.
trous consequences. Companies need to make sure they understand what information could potentially offer hackers the crucial data they need and how to safeguard it. No. 7: Mobile Technology. Do your employees check work email on their personal phones or laptops? Do they use thumb drives that are not specified solely for work purposes or are self-provided? Recognize that these devices may offer access to malware and other viruses. A mobile device policy is imperative. No. 8: Mismanagement of End Points. For the company that comes up short on protecting information, the theft or misappropriation of data can cost it tens of millions of dollars. People who are serious about IT put in place either a quality outside IT partner or, if they do their work internally, tools to prevent and identify damage before it gets bad. Incorporating remote management and
monitoring allows either an internal IT director or an outside company to quite literally manage the end point — physical work station, server, switches, routers, devices — and to deal with threats. No. 9: An Unhealthy Network. A network monitoring tool monitors all of the traffic on the network, the devices that are attached to the network, how well the traffic is flowing, the speed and accessibility of the Internet, and the back and forth between the company’s internet and intranet. Is the firewall protecting you adequately? A network monitoring tool will tell you immediately. No. 10: An Unsecure Network. Businesses need to protect from the perimeter down to the workstation and server and back out to the internet. Make certain you have a unified threat management appliance. It is effectively a firewall with a subscription that provides
protection from intrusion, allows content filtering, checks visited websites and prevents malicious sites from bringing data back in. Deep levels of protection are available fairly economically, either for the do-it-yourselfer or for the business owner who uses an outside firm. A lack of protection might be cheaper now, but could spell financial disaster in the future.
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oint Pick-up Technologies Inc. in Greenwich is aiming to turn the regional courier industry on its head with the recent launch of Point Pickup, a new same day-delivery app and website poised to become the Uber for courier and messenger services. “Point Pick-up is electrifying a currently unwired local transportation network to create an efficient, easy-to-use and effective local delivery service,” said Tom Fiorita, CEO and founder of Point Pick-up. “The current market for same-day, local delivery services is fragmented, with heavy infrastructure players operating in densely populated areas and very few options in suburban or rural markets.” The service works by matching the needs of any two parties — business to consumer, consumer to business or person to person — through a mobile application users download on their smartphones or by visiting the company’s website. Local couriers who have undergone background checks wait on standby for orders, which they can then choose to fulfill. With a business model based on the strategies of the emerging on-demand economy, the company is following in the footsteps of “disruptive” companies like Uber, Lyft, Airbnb and Task Rabbit, which have opened up old industries to an entirely new culture of consumers and workers.
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an infected email that unleashes a virus and wipes out your network). Make sure employees understand the warning signs, and proceed with caution. No. 5: The Rogue Employee. It’s important for executives to recognize the signs of a disgruntled worker and to have policies in place minimizing their access to technology. In one instance, we know of an IT director who got angry at her boss and unplugged his computer from the network. Granted, a reprimanded employee isn’t necessarily going to work to undermine your IT system, but it’s important to recognize the risk (as well as to foster a happy work environment). No. 6: Information Dissemination. How information is disseminated is critical, and giving away secret information has disas-
Tom Fiorita of Point Pick-up in Greenwich.
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Al Alper is CEO and founder of Absolute Logic, 44 Old Ridgefield Road in Wilton (www. absolutelogic.com). Since 1991, the company has provided technical support and technology consulting to businesses of up to 250 employees in Connecticut and New York. Alper speaks nationally on IT and security issues and authored the book, “Revealed! The Secrets to Hiring the Right Computer Consultant.” He can be contacted at al.alper@absolutelogic. com or at 203-936-6680.
Business leaders optimistic, watchful on interest rates BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com
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he Connecticut Business & Industry Association, the state’s largest business organization, said respondents to a recent economic survey have an optimistic, yet watchful, outlook for the near future with business leaders anticipating an interest-rate hike by the end of the year. The 2015 CBIA/Farmington Bank 3rd Quarter Economic and Credit Availability Survey found that more than 50 percent of business leaders expect an increase in interest rates by June 2016 and that 40 percent would see a somewhat negative impact on their firm if the Federal Reserve Bank raises rates either later this year or next. “It is pretty much inevitable,” said Pete Gioia, an economist and vice president of the CBIA. “I don’t think they will take any action that is stronger than 1 quarter of 1 percent,” he said. “They want to make a move, see what the reaction is, see what the job numbers are, take a deep breath and then decide if they will do a another quarter point increase. Eventually, which could be a matter of years, they would like to get up to somewhere around 2.5 to 3 points from right now, but I don’t think that is anything that is happening in any hurry.” Gioia said it is becoming more apparent the Federal Reserve would like to raise the rate in December, but with recent international incidents and continued concern over China an increase may or may not happen as soon as he expects. “If they see any downward pressure on consumer price index, which is possible if China continues or accelerates its slow down, and if oil slows down, or if they see part time and discouraged workers not entering full time work, that could pressure them to stay their hand and wait, and wait, and wait,” he said. However, business leaders’ outlook for their firms remains relatively optimistic, with most forecasting improvement or stability in the coming months, according to the association. Specifically, 34 percent of survey respondents forecast improvement, the same as last quarter, while 48 percent expect their firm to remain stable, compared with 52 percent last quarter. Only 17 percent expect a decline, up slightly from 13 percent last quarter, the survey data said. Of those surveyed, 23 percent are hiring and 60 percent plan to remain stable in their workforce. But 16 percent anticipate downsizing over the next few months, compared with 10 percent last quarter.
“The economy is growing, however, the rate has been slow compared to our own long-term growth rate, and when compared to the U.S. average” Gioia said. “Combined with the state’s fiscal situation, it’s clear we’re at a critical turning point and lawmakers need to make decisions that will encourage growth, not hinder it.” Gioia points to hundreds of millions of dollars in shortfalls the state is facing as well as reports indicating that Connecticut is drowning in red ink - a point state senator Toni Boucher has been vocal about. “To those who think that Connecticut is not drowning in red ink, think again,” Boucher said in a recent statement on the state economy. “Connecticut has only $10.1 billion of liquid assets available to pay debts totaling $72.2 billion. To fill this financial hole each taxpayer would need to
send $48,600 to the state.” She references a $370 million deficit this year, over $550 million deficit next year, and a Truth in Accounting’s state data lab report ranking Connecticut 49 out of 50 in fiscal health. “There has got to be a way that state policy makers solve this crisis without adding on burdens such as additional taxes on business or individuals that will slow growth,” Gioia said. Gioia points out that growth may be sluggish, but it is not stalled, with 58 percent of respondents stating they’ve using financing to cover the costs of capital investments, mainly to bolster production or sales, trim operational costs and/or invest in technology. The survey also found 31 percent of survey respondents have used credit in the last
three months to meet their financing needs. Key findings regarding credit and lending include: 83 percent of respondents report that credit availability is not a problem; 94 percent report no changes in lending terms; and 31 percent consider Connecticut’s lending climate good or excellent. 50 percent consider it average. The survey, which was emailed to 1,500 Connecticut business leaders in September and October, received a total of 210 responses with a margin of error was +/- 6.9 percent. The survey also cited the Farmington Bank Credit Availability Index, which addresses the health of Connecticut’s credit markets. This quarter, the index showed a clear upturn in current conditions and future expectations with a rating of 61.1, up from 57.4 last quarter.
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BY NORMAN G. GRILL
Protecting credit and debit card information
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sing a credit or debit card involves an Internet transaction. And the Internet is a dangerous place. The list of organizations and businesses that have been hacked is huge, with the theft of credit and debit card data commonplace. What measures can you take to protect your sensitive information? The first step is to know the laws governing credit or debit card theft and fraudulent use. In the case of credit cards, federal law says you aren’t responsible for fraudulent charges exceeding $50. If you report your card lost or stolen before any unauthorized purchases are made, or if your account number but not your actual card is stolen, you’re not liable for any amount. In addition, check to see whether your credit card provider has a “zero liability” policy protecting you from all fraudulent purchases. The law is different for debit cards. You aren’t accountable if you report your card lost or stolen before any fraudulent activity occurs. If you report the card missing within two days of learning of its disappearance,
you limit your responsibility to $50. Your loss caps at $500 if you inform your bank after two days of learning of the theft or disappearance but within 60 calendar days after your statement mailing date. Otherwise, beyond those 60 days, your liability is unlimited, which would include the full amount taken from your debit account and any money linked to it. It’s strongly in your interest to pay close attention to your statements to avoid this worstcase scenario. If your debit card isn’t lost or stolen, but your account number is used fraudulently, you won’t be liable for any loss, as long as you report the transactions within 60 days of your bank statement mailing date. As with credit card providers, your debit card issuer may offer even more robust fraud protection, so be sure to check in with the company. Maintaining the security of your personal information is mostly a matter of taking commonsense precautions. First, request a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) once a year. Also ensure that
you have text message alerts set up to warn you of fraud, and that emails from your credit or debit card provider don’t go to your “spam” folder. Additionally, financial institutions, credit reporting agencies and third-party companies generally offer various levels of credit monitoring and protection services. There are typically fees for these services, so research any prospective provider carefully. There’s an important distinction between credit card fraud and identity theft, especially regarding the damages they can cause you and the time and resources needed to resolve them. Credit card fraud involves the use of your credit or debit card (or account number) to make unauthorized purchases. Identity theft means your personal information — such as name, account numbers or Social Security number — can be used to open new accounts or lines of credit; buy real estate or make investments; or claim a federal tax refund. Any of these can wreak havoc on your credit rating, finances and reputation. While credit card fraud can usually be
resolved fairly simply, identity theft can be costly and take months or longer to fix. In cases of identity theft, state and federal laws also set limits on your potential liability and establish your rights in working with credit reporting agencies. This includes your rights to dispute inaccurate information and to keep fraudulent activity off your record. There’s no escaping the Internet — or its impact on our personal data security. But staying informed and proactively safeguarding your information can help keep your credit and debit card information more secure. This has been a general discussion and is not intended as specific advice to anyone. If you are concerned about or suspect you have been the victim of credit card fraud, contact the appropriate authorities immediately. Norm Grill, CPA, (N.Grill@GRILL1.com) is managing partner of Grill & Partners LLC, (www.GRILL1.com) certified public accountants and advisers to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with offices in Fairfield and Darien; 203-254-3880.
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BY JOHN F. QUINN
The 529 college savings plan: the perfect gift
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AVERAGE COLLEGE STUDENT DEBT APPROACHED $30,000 IN 2012
ecent studies show that a child born today will spend an average of a quarter-million dollars to attend a fouryear public university, with the cost of a private four-year college or university expected to be even greater. Paying for college used to be a conversation parents would have once their children got older. But, as costs skyrocket at a rate nearly twice that of inflation, the time to plan could start the minute he or she is born. As graduates receive their degrees and go forth, the good news is they will find an expanding economy and a much improved job market. But the bad news is 71 percent of them (1.3 million graduates) are likely to enter it with a staggering amount of student loan debt, according to a U.S. Department of Education study in 2012: an average per student of $29,400. But, for future collegians and their parents, there is hope in the form of the Qualified Tuition Program, or 529 plan. It is really the perfect gift for a child born today. Internal Revenue Code Section 529 plans are tax-advantage accounts where individuals, such as parents and grandparents, can prepay or contribute cash to a child, grandchild, cousin, nephew, niece or even a friend’s future qualified higher educational expenses at an accredited college, university, community college, graduate school or vocational school. The student must be enrolled at least halftime and the eligible institution must allow for federal financial aid, such as Pell grants or Perkins loans. These contributions, and the compounded earnings in the account, are allowed to accumulate free from taxation, similar to a Roth IRA. Best of all, withdrawals from 529 plans are nontaxable for federal and state tax purposes, as are Roth IRAs, the caveat being that the withdrawals are used for qualified educational expenses, such as tuition, room, board, books, supplies and equipment (e.g., computer and Internet access). Another advantage of these tax-sheltered accounts is the flexibility in transferring educational funds from one student to another. For example, if the original beneficiary receives a full scholarship and decides not to attend college or becomes disabled, the account can simply be shifted to the next member of the beneficiary’s family, either a sibling, a parent, an in-law or even a first cousin. However, if the beneficiary is not a family member or is a generation removed, there could be consequences, so care must be taken in changing the beneficiary. A further advantage for the owner is the choice of options available. Donors can choose from the tax-exempt accounts in their
home states or invest in another state’s plan, regardless of residency, which may even be rated higher and have lower fees. The owner can also change the investment selection and allocation for college savings plans. For 2015, any individual can give the annual exclusion amount of $14,000 to a future student’s 529 plan without incurring a gift tax liability and when the donation exceeds this amount, the contributor can elect to treat the gift ratably over a 5-year calendar period or take 20 percent of the gift per year. Thus, a $70,000 gift can be made per beneficiary without making a taxable gift or utilizing the donor’s lifetime gift and estate tax exemption. The exclusion doubles to $28,000 if the contributor is married and elects to split the gift, meaning the donor and the spouse are
permitted five years of annual exclusion gifts, or a total of $140,000. If the annual exclusion increases to $15,000 in a future year, then another $1,000, or $2,000 if splitting the gift, can be made to the beneficiary’s account. In the past five years, tuition at public four-year colleges in the U.S. has increased by 17 percent and to meet these costs, more than $224 billion had been invested in 529 accounts as of 2014. More people are seeing these accounts as the critical investments they are, which can help reduce or eliminate graduate debt that could adversely impact a graduate’s future. While those fortunate with saving plans appear to be on their way, there are millions of future students and families who are unprepared. Thankfully, it is not too late to take advantage of 529 plans and make
higher education more affordable for the next generation of students — and with less debt — which should be the goal of families everywhere. John F. Quinn is a tax professional with BlumShapiro, with offices in Connecticut, including in Shelton, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He can be reached at jquinn@blumshapiro.com. The firm, with more than 400 professionals and staff, offers services, including auditing, accounting, tax and business advisory, plus succession and estate planning, business technology services, employee benefit plan audits, litigation support and valuation. The firm serves privately held companies, government and nonprofit organizations and provides nonaudit services for publicly traded companies.
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Inaugural Milli Awards rock Chelsea Piers EVENT PROVES YOUTH IS NOT WASTED ON THE YOUNG
BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com
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ome 250 people celebrated Fairfield and Westchester counties’ young professionals who are making an impact in their jobs and in their communities at Westfair Communications’ first Milli Awards recently. The 22 winners dispelled stereotypes and inspired the audience with their passion at the event at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford. Winners represented the spectrum of industries, from law to medicine, from banking to education and from nonprofits to technology. Guests networked with food, drinks and take-home items from sponsors and supporters and a photo booth. The award ceremony included a keynote speech from Britta Mulderrig, marketing manager at Uber. The event benefited Community Plates, a nonprofit whose mobile application, GoRescue, enables volunteer “food runners” to connect with places that have leftover food and then distribute it to those in need. Melissa Spiesman, national site director of Community Plates, said in Fairfield County alone, 6.8 million meals and 10.4 million pounds of food have been rescued and delivered. She announced that the organization is in the process of launching a new app for next year. “There’s a great potential for us to stay ahead of the technology and continue to innovate and change the game,” Spiesman said. “We need to keep it simple for our food runners and our food donors to stay engaged.” Winners received 3D-printed awards from Mini 3D Me in Yorktown Heights. Upon accepting their awards, winners answered one of the following questions: If you could have lunch with anyone (living or deceased), who would it be and why? What do you think is the biggest stereotype about millennials and how do you prove it wrong or right? Love, passion or money: What do you work for and why? FAIRFIELD COUNTY Samuel Ambroise, Family SelfSufficiency program coordinator, Family Centers; Wesley Carpenter, founder and partner, Stormfield Capital LLC; Kate Dischino, associate director, Emergency Response Programs, AmeriCares; Christina Dufour, founder and president, Carnelian Connection;
From left, back: Ken Jacobi, treasury associate manager, PepsiCo; Christina Dufour, founder and president, Carnelian Connection; Jason Fiore, structural engineer, Thornton Tomasetti; Wesley Carpenter, founder and president, Stormfield Capital LLC; Faraz Kayani, executive director, The Bristal Assisted Living at White Plains; Nathaniel Mundy, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Diamond Hospitality Group; Christopher Sugar, attorney, Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC; Jessica Rice, legal support associate, Bridgewater Associates LP; Anthony Pili, vice president, director of strategic planning, Greater Hudson Bank; and RJ Mercede, center for nonprofit excellence associate, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. From left, front: Samuel Ambroise, Family Self-Sufficiency program coordinator, Family Centers; Kristina Benza, CEO, County Fabricators LLC; Tom “Sarge” Barzelatto, account executive, Atlantic Westchester Inc.; Jason Fisch, president and founder, Fisch Solutions Inc.; Max Fanwick, founder and CEO, Explorator Media; Caitlin Krueger, senior director, advancement and constituency relations, Iona College; Angela Moore, office assistant, Yale University – Human Research Protection program; Joyce Ramirez, marketing director, AFC Urgent Care of Bridgeport and Fairfield; Lexie Leyman, communications and community affairs manager, The Dannon Co.; and Alyssa Kranzamann, senior scientist, research and development, Unilever. Not pictured: Kate Dischino associate director, Emergency Response Programs, AmeriCares; and Maria Pampafikos, co-owner and vice president, Royal Regency Hotel.
Max Fanwick, founder and CEO, Explorator Media; Alyssa Kranzmann, senior scientist, research and development, Unilever; RJ Mercede, Center for Nonprofit Excellence associate, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation; Angela Moore, office assistant, Yale University — Human Research Protection program;
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Max Fanwick, founder and CEO, Explorator Media. Photos by Bill Fallon
RJ Mercede, Center for Nonprofit Excellence associate, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.
Joyce Ramirez, marketing director, AFC Doctors Express Bridgeport and Fairfield; Jessica Rice, legal support associate, Bridgewater Associates LP; and Christopher Sugar, attorney, Berchem, Moses & Devlin P.C. WESTCHESTER COUNTY Tom “Sarge” Barzelatto, account executive, Atlantic Westchester Inc.; Kristina Benza, president and CEO,
County Fabricators LLC; Jason Fiore, structural engineer, Thornton Tomasetti; Jason Fisch, president and founder, Fisch Solutions Inc.; Ken Jacobi, treasury associate manager, PepsiCo; Faraz Kayani, executive director, The Bristal Assisted Living at White Plains; Caitlin Krueger, senior director, advance-
Angela Moore, office assistant, Yale University — Human Research Protection program.
Jessica Rice, legal support associate, Bridgewater Associates LP.
Joyce Ramirez, marketing director, AFC Doctors Express of Bridgeport and Fairfield.
Samuel Ambroise, Family Self-Sufficiency program coordinator, Family Centers.
Chris Gotfredson serving Spiked Seltzer.
Pam Pillo, Sacred Heart University.
From left: Christopher Sugar, Rebecca Goldberg, Floyd Dugas and Max Fanwick of Berchem, Moses and Devlin PC.
ment and constituency relations, Iona College; Lexie Leyman, communication and community affairs manager, The Dannon Co.; Nathaniel Mundy, executive vice president of sales and marketing, Diamond Hospitality Group; Maria Pampafikos, co-owner and vice president, Royal Regency Hotel; and Anthony Pili, vice president, director
of strategic planning, Greater Hudson Bank. Winners were chosen by a panel of five judges that included Julia Emrick, managing director, operations and events at Westchester County Association; Pamela Pillo, director of graduate admissions at Sacred Heart University; Melissa Mongillo, director of corporate services at McIntyre Group; Allison Madison, president of Madison Approach Staffing
and Adam Samples, regional president of Robert Half. The Milli Awards was presented by Fairfield County Business Journal, Westchester County Business Journal and WAG magazine. Sponsors included Berchem Moses & Devlin P.C.; Bigelow; Mercedes-Benz of Greenwich; and Sacred Heart University. Other event supporters included Buzz Creators; The Dannon
Co.; Heineken USA; Lovesac; Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th; Spiked Seltzer; Stamford Innovation Center; The McIntyre Group; Uber; Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors; Waters Edge at Giovanni’s; Westchester County Association’s Young Professionals Group; Whole Foods Port Chester; Young Professionals of Greenwich and Young Professionals Network — The Business Council Fairfield County.
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ASK ANDI
BY ANDI GRAY
Is It Worth the Risk to Keep Growing? Why should I keep trying to grow my business? It feels like bigger isn’t necessarily better or more profitable. Bigger = more employees, more issues, more headaches, more complexity, more cost, more risk. Who needs that!
The New NY Bridge, Tappan Zee Constructors
COUNTY FABRICATORS CONGRATULATES
KRISTINA BENZA FOR BEING RECOGNIZED BY WESTFAIR COMMUNICATIONS AS ONE OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY’S TOP MILLENNIALS OF THE YEAR.
Goethals Bridge Replacement Project
The New NY Bridge, Tappan Zee Constructors
COUNTY FABRICATORS WITH KRISTINA AT THE HELM IS HELPING TO REBUILD AMERICA’S AGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
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Thoughts of the Day: Businesses are either growing or declining. What you know for today isn’t necessarily sufficient to get you through tomorrow. With growth comes opportunity to get the load off your back. Learn how to hire, train, motivate, manage, reward and hold people accountable. Enforce standards. It’s not possible to stand still for long. Costs keep climbing, for everything from production materials to office supplies to people and benefits. Without additional profits to cover cost increases, your business will be forced to make do with less and less of what it needs, and that puts you on track for an ugly downward spiral. Watch out that feelings of being overwhelmed don’t get in the way of doing your job, which is figuring out how to keep your business ahead of the curve. If you truly believe that you can’t handle any more growth, do yourself and your business a favor. Take a vacation, hire some help, think about selling the business, or turn it over to someone with more ambition and drive. Don’t kill the business just because you’re worn out or don’t feel up to the challenge. If you are prepared to keep going, think down the road one, two, three and more years. Set targets to keep your company on point. Figure out what’s needed to achieve profitable growth. Make a plan to get people and things in place before you need them. As the business expands, you need more knowledge in order to keep up. Make time to read regularly. Take notes and put what you learn into action. Build an idea lab to test concepts. Design systems that can save time and effort. Help current staff build skills. Pay for education and make sure every employee has a training plan. Show employees and managers how to use written plans to get to the next level. When openings come up, hire the most experienced personnel you can afford. Learn
how to recruit great talent that fits your business. Institute background checks and set up on-boarding systems to boost hiring success. Look on the bright side. With more profitable revenue you can hire people to take things off of your plate. More depth, more cross training, more backup — all this comes with growth. And that means you get freed up. More profitable revenue = ability to hire more experts to help you succeed. Reach out to people you admire and find out how they got where they wanted to go. Regularly interview potential advisors to learn how they can assist. Keep an eye on challenges that could require extra attention. Increase your development budget annually. Master the people side of the business. Dedicate time and energy to improving your workforce. If someone gets stuck don’t ignore the problem; enlist additional support. Know when and how to move on if things don’t improve. If you’re unsure how to manage effectively, get instruction. Accept that things will go wrong. Teach people that it’s okay to make mistakes, but it’s not okay to blindly repeat them. Learn from every failure. Hold everyone accountable for continuous improvement. Set up an organization chart and practice chain of command. Get good at organizing regular, productive management meetings. Ask people to circulate written reports documenting how they’re doing. Be clear about what you expect. Share a vision of where the company is going. Expect everyone around you to be fully on board and rowing hard. Every successful business owner has had to master the skills of forecasting, leading, managing and strategic planning. No one expects you to be an expert right out of the box. But you are expected to be fully engaged with learning how to productively expand your business. BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Looking for a good book? 33 1/3 Success Shortcuts I Wish Someone Had Taught Me Sooner, by David Jurewicz. Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., StrategyLeaders.com, a business consulting firm that teaches companies how to double revenue and triple profits in repetitive growth cycles. Have a question for AskAndi? Wondering how Strategy Leaders can help your business thrive? Call or email for a free consultation and diagnostics: 877-238-3535, AskAndi@ StrategyLeaders.com. Check out our library of business advice articles: AskAndi.com
SPECIAL REPORT
WHAT’S ON THE MARKET? REAL ESTATE
State of the art and state of the market
GREENWICH BUILDING OFFERS A WINDOW INTO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, 2015
Steven Greenbush
The entry at 100 W. Putnam Ave., formerly the home of U.S. Tobacco.
BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com
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teven Greenbush, a senior vice president in CBRE’s Fairfield and Westchester County office in Stamford, is currently marketing space at 100 W. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, two multitenant office towers with a total 150,000 square feet. The towers are connected by a remade, four-story glass atrium and currently list 43,925 square feet of available space across two floors: 15,430 square feet on the second floor and 28,495 square feet on the fourth floor. Current tenants include JPMorgan, AXA, Strategic Value Partners and Alinda Capital. They enjoy a location a block from Greenwich Avenue, energy-efficient windows, on-site generator, fitness center, security and concierge lobby service. Greenbush, who said he hears the address called the finest property between Boston and New York City, answered questions about the building and the effort to fill it.
FCBJ: Who built it and what is its recent history? Greenbush: “100 West Putnam was built as the corporate headquarters for U.S. Tobacco and gut renovated by Antares from 2007 to 2008 in a design by Perkins. Current owner Torchlight took over the building in 2012.” FCBJ: What constitutes state-of-theart today? Greenbush: “Multiple fiber providers, generators and energy efficiency are a few markers.” FCBJ: Beyond amenities, what are potential clients looking for? Greenbush: “Proximity to the train, a dedicated shuttle, the ability to walk to shops and restaurants, concierge services, parking, lots of windows, efficiency of floorplates and financially sound owners are all very important to the potential tenants we’re seeing.” FCBJ: What do you hear from those who tour 100 W. Putnam Ave.?
Greenbush: “I’m hearing that this is the highest-quality building between New York and Boston. They have also been noting its impressive finishes and the roster of ser-
“Proximity to the train, a dedicated shuttle, the ability to walk to shops and restaurants, concierge services, parking, lots of windows, efficiency of floorplates and financially sound owners are all very important to the potential tenants we’re seeing.” — Steven Greenbush
vices and amenities it provides.” FCBJ: We have been reporting for a year on a retreat in financial sector jobs regionally. Is another industry stepping in to fill the high-end quarters of those companies? Is this even an issue? Greenbush: “No. We still have enough interest from financial firms, whether banks, hedge funds or private-equity firms.” FCBJ: Please define briefly the typical building that is no longer popular on the market today. Greenbush: “Buildings that lack parking and accessibility and older buildings are very challenged today. As well as buildings with no amenities.” FCBJ: What additional offerings will a state-of-the-art commercial building possess in the future? What will they offer? Greenbush: “I believe that more flexible floorplates, open work spaces, co-working spaces (lobbies, courtyards, etc., with Wifi) are all on the horizon.”
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Drones over homes
THE EYE IN THE SKY IS GETTING A LOT MORE ACCESSIBLE
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ntil now, when a real estate agency wanted to show the breadth and scale of a magnificent estate, it would require hiring a helicopter for the photographer to take pictures high above the leafy streets and lawns. Now all that’s changed, courtesy of drones.
It is swiftly moving from being a novelty in the home-selling process to being an indispensable tool for real estate agencies that recognize its potential. Among all the possible uses for drones, real estate photography is a natural. It is swiftly moving from being a novelty in the home-selling process to being an indispensable tool for real estate agencies that recognize its potential. “For us, drone photography has become an invaluable tool for showing off an expansive home’s scope and proportions, as well as its larger setting,’ said Joe Houlihan, man-
aging partner of Houlihan & O’Malley Real Estate Services in Bronxville. It also has the potential to show how close the homes are to the local shops, train station, and schools, a major selling point in desirable communities such as Bronxville. Drones are not only cheaper to fly than helicopters, they’re also more flexible. They can fly at heights as low as 80 feet and as high as 200-300 feet. There’s also the issue of minimizing the disruption and noise. A helicopter shot might be simple high over sprawling estates in Bedford, Greenwich, or the Hamptons. But in the closely developed communities of midand lower-Westchester, it pays to be able to get close in without the deafening sound of a copter blade. In preparation for marketing a home for sale on Pine Terrace in Bronxville, Houlihan & O’Malley hired photographer Frank Ambrosino because of his skill in taking pictures with a drone. Ambrosino’s aerial shots capture the expanse of the 3,650-squarefoot house and highlight its spacious backyard. While they are becoming more and
more popular and the technology is highly advanced, drones can still be fairly complicated to fly. They require good hand-eye coordination, said Ambrosino, who over the last year has photographed some 50 homes with his drone. Soon the devices will be able to do even more. The drone company DJI, which made
Ambrosino’s device, is developing ones with sensors that detect objects and walls so that the drone can avoid them, cruising smoothly and harmlessly through a home’s rooms and hallways as it takes interior photos and video. — Laura Mogil, Harrison Edwards PR
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THE LIST LIMOUSINE COMPANIES
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Limousine Companies Listed alphabetically. Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website
Owner(s) Contact Email address Year company established
Fleet
Absolute Transportation LLC
Sean Morris info@absolute-transportation.com 2006
Areas surrounding Fairfield and New Haven counties, including greater Connecticut and the metro-New York Four-passenger Lincoln Executive L town cars City area; services include weddings, proms, airport transportation, night on the town, birthdays and bachelor/bachelorette parties
Airport & City Limo
Ben Enaye info@airportandcitylimo.com 2005
Town cars, SUVs, limousines
Fairfield and New Haven counties; accommodations include airport transportation, weddings, proms and social events
Alan Oyugi customerservice@alliancelimo.com 1999
Lincoln town cars, Cadillac Sedans, Mercedes S-Class sedans, GMC suburbans, stretch-andsuper-stretch limousines; and 10-passenger executive luxury vans equipped with TV
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tristate areas as well as Los Angeles and major cities in Canada, Europe and Asia; accommodations provided for events, including conferences, convention and sports
Angel Limos Worldwide
Angel Samaniego book@angel-limos.com 2001
Luxury sedans, business SUVs and business sedans
Corporate and executive travel service; airport ground transportation; hotel/gaming includes front-door services, resort concierge and VIP travel; and private aviation services, including a corporate jet department
Atlantic Limousine Service Inc.
Armando Cabrera reservations@atlanticlimousine.net 1988
Lincoln town car, Mercedes, Lincoln Navigator, Airport and seaport services, 8-passenger stretch limousine, 14- passenger New York City transportation, sporting events, van, 22-passenger mini bus and concerts, night out and city tours 49-passenger bus
Gary L. Kessler, owner Vice president of Northeast operations, Carl Schmitt info@carey.com 1921
Mercedes S550s, Lincoln town cars, Yukon Denali XLs, K33 shuttle buses, F550 shuttle buses; and 44-passenger charter buses
Meeting and event services, road-show services and private aviation ground transport
Gus LeGuiza, Marco Santana Gus LeGuiza info@ctshuttle.com 2000
Late model sedans, SUVs, luxury 13-passenger executive mini bus, 25-32-passenger executive mini buses, 56-passenger luxury executive motor coach bus
All corporate , executive, personal travel to all major airports meetings or events, specializing in large groups and special rates
Drivers Unlimited Inc.
Randall Klein info@driversunlimited.com 1980
Lincoln MKT town cars, Chrysler 300 sedans and 10-passenger executive vans and SUVs
Meetings and events, point to point and airport transportation
Future Enterprises Inc.
Karim Douich info@futurelimousine.com 2003
Stretch limousine, 10-14-passenger van, luxury SUV, Mercedes S550 and the Toyota Avalon
Airport transportation to all major and private airports in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey; wedding, corporate, casino and special occasion services
Enrique Guiza Stephanie Guiza gte9031@gmail.com 2008
Cadillac sedan, Cadillac SUVs, stretch limousines
Airport transfers, corporate, point to point, weddings, proms and casino trips
70 Dayton Road, Redding 06896 431-3400 • absolute-transportation.com
447 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 06906 359-0500 • airportandcitylimo.com
Alliance Global Ground Transportation & Chartered Jets* Stamford 06905 595-3960 • alliancelimo.com
206 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905 800-526-9734 • angel-limos.com
1 Butternut Lane, New Fairfield 06812 800-428-1811 • atlanticlimousine.net
Carey International Inc.
76 Progress Drive, Stamford 06902 541-2000 • carey.com
Connecticut Express Shuttle
243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford 06901 353-8668 • ctshuttle.com
9 Mott Ave., Suite 306, Norwalk 06850 800-637-5440 • driversunlimited.com
87 Camden St., Fairfield 06825 800-288-3056 • futurelimousine.com
GTE Ground Transportation LLC *
37 Rockmere Ave., Old Greenwich 06870 637-1579 • gtegroundtransportation.com
Services (include but not limited to)
Hy's Worldwide
Matt Levine info@hyslimo.com 1951
Executive sedans, stretch limousines, super stretch limousines, sport utility vehicles, sprinters/vans, coaches, luxury limo buses and motor coaches
Airport transfers, meeting/events, conferences/conventions, group transportation, nationwide service, worldwide service, wait and return service and 24-hour service and support
JB Town Cars*
Mike Reccia info@jbtowncars.com 1976
Four-passenger Lincoln town cars and six-passenger limousines
Corporate and airport transportation
Michael's Limousine Service
Vince Vitti info@michaelslimo.com 1999
Antique cars, coach shuttles, exotic, party bus, sedans, stretch and SUVs
Accommodations for all events, including airport transportation, birthday party, casino trips, concerts, holidays, anniversary and night out
Post Road Limousine
Ben Enaye info@postroadlimo.com 2005
Town cars, SUVs, limousines, vans
Fairfield and New Haven counties; airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Bradley and Westchester County; accommodations for events, including weddings, proms, casinos and corporate
Prime Time Global
Andre Pedone reservations@primetimeglobal.com 1990
Sedans, Luxury SUVs, Ford vans, Lincoln town Corporate services, leisure services, event services cars, stretch limos; 14-, 23- and 32-passenger and airport transfers mini buses and 54-passenger buses
Regency Limousine Inc.
Stephen M. Summerton service@regencylimousine.com 1933
Eight-passenger limousine van, SUVs and 10-passenger Regency limousine,
Airport transportation, corporate, weddings, night out, road shows, group transportation and corporate shuttles, airport transfers, point-to-point transfers and leisure events
Rudy's Executive Transportation
Phil Gilkes rudys@rudylimo.com 1956
Cadillac XTS sedans, Cadillac E-SUV and executive vans
Point-to-point transportation, airport transportation, corporate transportation, medical and special events
Teddy's Transportation System Inc.
Charles Wisniewski contact@teddyslimo.com 1932
Executive sedan, SUV, limousine, executive van, mini coach, motor coach
Airport car service, corporate car service, meeting/event transportation, global travel, road shows, weddings and elegant occasions
Shawn Abaspor Charles Funkey sales@vitesseworldwide.com 1987
Luxury sedans (Lincoln/Cadillac), luxury Mercedes S550/BMW 750li xDrive, luxury SUVs (Lincoln navigators L/Cadillac escalade ESV), six-or eight-passenger stretch limousines, Mercedes corporate vans, mini coaches for 24, 28, 31, 35, or 37 passengers and coaches for 47 or 55 passengers
Worldwide, chauffeured ground transportation in more than 7,000 cities and 75 countries with a worldwide private charter, executive protection and white-glove concierge service; accommodations include airport transportation, corporate, weddings and night out
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Help Lift the Arts Do you think of yourself as an active participant in the vibrant arts scene in Fairfield County? Even if you don’t get to as many events as you like, any time you talk about a great book you’ve read, or go to a child’s play or recital, or attend a lecture at your local library or visit an art gallery, you’re a party to the lively world of cultural activities that we are so fortunate to have right outside our front doors. At the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, we work behind the scenes for our 320-plus members — nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, individual artists and creative businesses — to strengthen the delivery of the region’s vibrant arts and cultural resources. We are dedicated to creating powerful connections among the county’s diverse audiences and our wide-ranging membership. We are committed to providing marketing opportunities for our members and creating networks for leadership and organizational development. We also spearhead advocacy efforts at the federal, state and local level. Our events website, fcbuzz.org, is the place to go for all things happening in Fairfield County. Take your pick: music, theater and dance, visual arts, literature and lectures, history and heritage, science and nature, kids and families, classes and workshops — there’s so much to do! Our site offers you a comprehensive calendar of events for whatever interests you. At this time of year, we focus some of our efforts on reaching out to the community and asking for your help with a donation to our annual appeal. We need your support to continue to serve our members and to grow. You can donate online at culturalalliancefc.org or by mail: Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, 301 West Ave., Norwalk, CT, 06850. Your contribution helps raise the tide to lift all of arts and culture and benefit so many of organizations. Because of your help, we’re supporting all the arts. Angela Whitford, executive director, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County
The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email info@CulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.
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Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery presents ‘Games’ The artist’s process involves assembling and fitting together found paintings in patterns as a starting point — in very much the same way that other artists construct a blank canvas. After the plane has been created, James Gortner then paints over the assemblage, allowing for new content to develop while what already exists peeks through. This process — by taking many others’ artwork, redesigning their compositions and creating new work over it — offers a strong commentary on the state of contemporary art, where so much material and subject is appropriated. When viewed collectively, the works in “Games” demonstrate a specific set of Tarot Cards — the same cards that were produced during a reading in 2007 to the artist by his future wife, photographer Carolina Palmgren. Gortner constructs a relational space of life-meaning around each painting; the viewer is unaware of the intimacy of the portrait and the layers of connection it holds for its creator. For Gortner, the project comprised a kind of melding of gazes and a greater love story. “Games” offers a play on ideas of authorship, artistic production, aesthetics, collaboration, autonomy and love. A selection of the works contains artist-directed participation
from Kara Walker, Dana Schutz, Jon Kessler, Fia Backstrom and Virginia Martinson. The exhibition was slated to open Nov. 21 at 96 Bedford St., Stamford.
Ridgefield Guild of Artists’ 11th Annual Festive Home ... for the Holidays! Start your holiday season with the Ridgefield Guild of Artists. The theme of this year’s annual Festive Home event will be “Home for the Holidays!” The preview celebration was slated for Friday, Nov. 20, which was to kick off the five-week event. Yedi Fresh is the Guild’s new artist-inresidence. “He will be our featured artist for Festive Home this year as we celebrate the start of Yedi’s journey with us,” said Pam Stoddart, executive director of RGOA. “Part of our mission is to establish an artist-inresidence program for an emerging or established artist. We are thrilled to have this talented cartoonist as our latest candidate.” The holiday marketplace and fundraiser
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brings many shoppers to the charming, New England barn every year. Shoppers will find the galleries brimming with creative gift items such as unique handmade jewelry, apparel and pillows as well as original artwork. Expanded holiday hours are TuesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Galleries will be closed Nov. 25, 26 for Thanksgiving. The barn is also available for private parties for local business groups and nonprofits during off hours. The guild is at 34 Halpin Lane in Ridgefield. Call 203-438-8863, email rgoa@sbcglobal.net or visit rgoa. org for more information about this event and all guild offerings.
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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS-FILED Hazzard, Trisha and Michael Hazzard, Shelton. Filed by John Regan, Stamford. $31,000 in favor of Rings End Inc., Darien. Property: Lots 1 and 3, Nicholas Estates, Shelton. Filed Oct. 13. Malino, Maureen G. and Nicholas J. Malino, Weston. Filed by William G. Reveley, Vernon. $12,000 in favor of HOP Energy LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 126 Georgetown Road, Weston. Filed Oct. 13.
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Camsan Inc., contractor for Forest City Sound View Associates. Install a diesel generator in an existing commercial space at 521 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $106,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Cartwright & Daughters Tent & Party Rentals, contractor for Fairfield Hospice House Inc. Erect a tent on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at Lot 2A, Roxbury Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Chelsea Piers Connecticut LLC, contractor for Stamford Exit 9 III LLC, et al. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a laser tag facility at 1 Blachley Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
Signature Construction Group of CT Inc., Stamford, contractor for One Stamford Plaza Owner LLC. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 263 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $0. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Sisters of The Holy Family of Nazareth, contractor for self. Install four tanks in an existing commercial space at 1430 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Estimated cost: $8,800. Filed Sept. 30. SLRC-High Ridge Road LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior renovation to an existing commercial space at 1081 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
Acme Sign Co., contractor for Collins Myano Sub LLC. Fabricate and install a ground sign in an existing commercial space at 30 Myano Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
City of Stamford, contractor for self. Replace the interior door of an existing commercial space at 1125 Cove Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $153,721. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
Sparano, Michael A., contractor for Planned Parenthood of Southern N E Inc. Install a handicapped elevator in an existing commercial space at 35 Sixth St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $74,500. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
Affordable Tents LLC, contractor for Granite Stamford Executive Center H LLC. Install temporary tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 1111 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
CT Appliance & Fireplace Dist LLC, contractor for Donna Harrington. Replace a woodburning fireplace in an existing commercial space at 202 Soundview Ave., Unit 72, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,926. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
Suffolk Construction Company Inc., contractor for Stamford Hospital. Construct three levels of parking space above existing parking spaces at 30 Shelburn Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $26.5 million. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
First Stamford Corp., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new dentist office at 1120 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
THD at Home Services Inc., Atlanta, Ga., contractor for the Church of The Holy Spirit. Install replacement windows in an existing commercial space at 403 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,950. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
Barz LLC, contractor for owner. Add a sign to an existing commercial space at 100 Hawley Lane, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $500. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30. Bettswood LLC, contractor for Long Ridge Fire Co Inc. Renovate the toilet rooms in an existing commercial space at 366 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $52,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Cajas, Angel, contractor for Two Harbor Point Square LLC. Create a casual dining restaurant in an existing commercial space at 100 Washington Blvd., Unit S2, Stamford. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
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Garden Homes Cinema Ltd Partnership, contractor for self. Perform work on the floor of an existing commercial space at 990 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Hayden Building Maintenance Corp., contractor for RFR Realty LLC. Replace the roof on an existing commercial space at 263 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $579,700. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. IPLB LLC, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 755 Main St., Suite 5, Monroe. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Sept. 28. M. Gottfried Inc., contractor for B E Properties LLC, et al. Remove a rear canopy on the property of Radio Shack at 27 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,900. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Maklari Electric, contractor for owner. Install two generators in an existing commercial space at 35 Nutmeg Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $710,000. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30.
Tomas Brothers LLC, Wilton, contractor for Rings End Inc. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 921 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30. Vantassell, Patrick, contractor for Innis Arden Golf Club. Replace the kitchen cabinets and countertops in an existing commercial space at 5 Shore Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Zeiss Construction Co., Stratford, contractor for owner. Perform interior renovations to an existing commercial space to relocate a sunglass hut at 25 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30.
RESIDENTIAL 27 Fox Hill Road LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Raise the existing deck for a handicap ramp at 27 Fox Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
612 Penfield LLC, contractor for owner. Construct a new single-family house with six bedrooms at 25 White Birch Ridge, Weston. Estimated cost: $694,000. Filed Oct. 13. A&G Development LLC, contractor for owner. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 51 Elliott Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $7,250. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30. Acuzzo, Len, Monroe, contractor for self. Add siding to an existing single-family residence at 184 Turkey Roost Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $17,800. Filed Sept. 29. American Integrity Restoration LLC, contractor for David Berrios, et al. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 68 Rolling Wood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,400. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Amiti, Elidon, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a propane generator to an existing single-family residence at 8 Konandreas Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Arconti, Joseph M., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 36 Rock Rimmon Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Barbier, Dawn, Monroe, contractor for self. Install a tank in an existing single-family residence at 29 Montar Drive, Monroe. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed Sept. 30. Bat, Zaneta and Morovec Roman, Weston, contractor for self. Enclose the existing space below a master bedroom to create a storage room at 4 Ledgebrook Court, Weston. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Nov. 3. Berkeley Exteriors, contractor for owner. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 44 Plumtree Lane, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $13,600. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30. Billimoria, Bomsi, Monroe, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 31 Summit Drive, Monroe. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Oct. 6. Bojadzic, Hajriz, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a living room to an existing single-family residence and relocate three bedrooms at 267 Soundview Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Busk, Alina and Christopher Busk, Weston, contractor for self. Bump out the front entrance of an existing single-family residence at 27 Calvin Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Oct. 20.
Paulson, Jennifer and Christopher Paulson, Monroe, contractor for self. Replace a window in an existing single-family residence at 93 William Henry Drive, Monroe. Estimated cost: $27,913. Filed Sept. 30. PMC Construction LLC, contractor for Bengt E. Anderson, et al. Add a master bedroom over a TV room in an existing single-family residence at 64 Bon Air Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Price, Joseph W., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add vinyl siding to an existing single-family residence at 263 Bouton Street West, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,300. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Radzwillas Builders LLC, contractor for owner. Finish the existing attic and add a dormer to its rear at 7 Settlers Ridge Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30. Rakowsk, Katarzyna and Ryszard Rakowsk, Weston, contractor for self. Add to the bedroom, master bathroom, closet, laundry room, kitchen and great room in an existing single-family residence at 208 Georgetown Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Oct. 28.
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Skyline Solar LLC, contractor for owner. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 5 Porters Ridge Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30. Smalley, Frederick, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add to the first floor, new roof and second-floor bedrooms at 119 Alton Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for owner. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 20 Geraldine Circle, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $2,199. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30.
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DRISCOLLS NAMED ‘LEADERS OF LAW’ Jodie and Ryan Driscoll, attorneys with Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC — a law firm with offices in Milford, Westport and Norwalk — were selected by the Connecticut Law Tribune as “New Leaders of the Law” for 2015. They were honored Nov. 4 at the Bond Ballroom in Hartford.
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ASBURY CELEBRATES THREE YEARS Stamford-based Asbury Moulding and Millwork, a supplier of architectural moldings, cabinetry, doors and hardware, celebrated three years of business in Fairfield and Westchester counties and New York City.
Asbury opened its lumberyard and millwork shop in Sept. 2012 and has since grown to include cabinetry, doors and hardware, with a showroom and catalog in the works.
GOOD THINGS HAPPENING $39K TO GREENWICH NONPROFITS GREENWICH CHAMBER HOLIDAY CONTEST The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual holiday decorating contest for all town businesses. Businesses are encouraged to decorate their storefronts in the spirit of the holidays and will be eligible to win prizes for their efforts. The town will be broken into four areas: Central Greenwich; Byram/Glenville/Pemberwick; Cos Cob/Riverside; and Old Greenwich. There will be two winners per
geographic area: Best Classic Holiday Store Front and Best Original Holiday Store Front. The judging is being held Dec. 1-5 and winners will be announced Wed., Dec. 9 at the Chamber’s Holiday Party and Storefront Decorating Awards event, 5:30-7 p.m., Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich. To RSVP, contact Greenwich Chamber at 203-869-3500.
CIULLA APPOINTED WEBSTER FINANCIAL PRESIDENT The board of directors for Waterbury-based Webster Financial Corp., the holding company for Webster Bank National Association, promoted John R. Ciulla to president of the bank and the bank holding company and appointed him to the bank’s board of directors. With the move, Ciulla
picks up reporting responsibilities for community banking, Webster Private Bank and marketing. Ciulla joined Webster in 2004 as senior vice president for middle-market banking and has served in a variety of management positions, including chief risk officer from 2008-2010.
DAY PITNEY ADDS FIVE TO TEAM Stamford-based law firm Day Pitney is expanding its real estate practice in northern New Jersey with the acquisition of five new attorneys from Morristown, N.J.-based firm Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC. The attorneys include Peter Wolfson, former chairman of Porzio’s real estate
practice, joining as a partner; Katharine “Kate” Coffey joining as a partner; Doug Henshaw joining as of counsel; John DeSimone joining as counsel in both the real estate and litigation practices; and Catherine “Cathy” Nolan joining as an associate.
From left: Jack Dowling, assistant vice president of business banking, First County Bank and, far right, Jeff Robinson, assistant vice president, branch manager, First County Bank, present a $3,500 check from the First County Bank Foundation to Brita Darany von Regensberg, center, president of Friends of Autistic People, in support of her organization.
First County Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Stamford-based First County Bank, awarded 10 Greenwich-based nonprofits a total $39,000 in grants to support their missions. The following nonprofits are grant recipients: United Way of Greenwich, $2,500 for general programs; Kids in Crisis, $10,000 for its children’s shelter program; Hill House, $5,000 for dining room furniture to accommodate more residents; Friends of Autistic People, $3,500 for its music-based autism therapy program; Greenwich
Alliance for Education, $5,000 for its “Going Places with Books” program; Meals on Wheels of Greenwich, $2,500 toward providing 30,000 meals annually to the homebound and elderly; Neighbor to Neighbor, $2,500 for its supplemental food program; YWCA Greenwich, $2,500 for its domestic abuse services’ emergency shelter program; Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, $3,000 for its “Supermarketing for Seniors” program; and YWCA of Greenwich, $2,500 for its nutritious snack program.
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SMITH MATCHES $1M GIFT FOR NONPROFIT Greg Smith, chairman of the board of directors for Ability Beyond, a nonprofit providing services for nearly 3,000 people with disabilities with locations in Bethel and Chappaqua, N.Y., will make a second $1 million gift to the organization to help close out the most successful fundraising campaign in its 62-year history. Smith will make his gift as a match to the gifts between now and Dec. 31. The money
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The seventh annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop, presented by Citizens Bank, is featuring Santa and four live reindeer at McArdle’s Florist and Garden Center, 48 Arch St., Greenwich. For more, visit greenwichreindeerfestival.com.
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raised will be used toward building homes that are accessible and cost efficient.
SCORE Western Connecticut and co-sponsor the Danbury Library are hosting a workshop, titled “Legal Issues of Social Media,” to discuss how social media websites change the ways companies and/or individuals advertise and promote their services, 6-7 p.m. Danbury Library, Farioly Program Room, 170 Main St., Danbury. For more, call the library at 203-797-4527.
ARI COMMUNITY RESIDENCE RENOVATED Always Reaching for Independence (ARI), a nonprofit whose mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families, was scheduled to renovate its Stamford community housing with help from 30 volunteers from Stamford-based Charter Communications, Stamford Police Association and Rebuilding
Together Hartford. The renovations are part of Charter’s national philanthropic initiative, Charter our Community, a program that seeks to improve 25,000 unsafe homes in the Charter footprint by 2020. By providing these repairs, the volunteer organizations will help transform the lives of ARI home’s nine residences.
CALLAHAN OBTAINS CWS DESIGNATION Michael E. Callahan, independent financial advisor and president of Edu4Retirement Inc., an affiliate of Investors Capital Broker-Dealer, is among a group of financial professionals obtaining the certified wealth strategist (CWS) designation administered by Canon Financial Institute. This designation is awarded to
RH Gallery in Greenwich.
Greenwich-based Granoff Architects received the President’s Award for National Leadership in Historic Preservation from the National Trust for Historical Preservation for the Greenwich Post Office project. Granoff Architects received the award for transforming the 1917 building into the RH Gallery at the Historic Post Office. The 20,000-square-foot Restoration Hardware
project entailed a complete renovation of the building, a new steel structure and additions of a second floor, roof garden and “pocket park.” Rich Granoff, founder and managing principal of Granoff Architects, accepted the award Nov. 5 at the opening ceremonies of the NTHP annual PastForward conference at the Washington National Cathedral.
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tant treasurer. Lynn Vasquez of Newington, a community relations specialist at Eversource Energy, was elected secretary. Nancy Bulkeley of Pawcatuck, senior community affairs representative for Dominion Nuclear Connecticut, was reelected chairwoman of Operation Fuel’s board of directors. In addition, Matt Service of Suffield, vice president of special products, Environmental Office Solutions, was re-elected vice chairman and Reverend Hopeton Scott of Shelton, The First Baptist Church in Bridgeport, was re-elected treasurer.
Regional Hospice and Home Care, a nonprofit, is hosting a training session for new family support volunteers, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 30 and Dec. 2-3, and 1-5 p.m. Dec. 1, Center for Comfort Care & Healing, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury. To participate, contact Mary Beth Hickey at mhickey@ regionalhospicect.org.
DEC. 2-3, 9-10 & 16-17 Western Connecticut Health Network is hosting a series of three morning and evening comprehensive diabetes education classes, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Tues., Dec. 3, 10 and 17 and 5-7 p.m., Wed., Dec. 2, 9 and 16, 41 Germantown Road, Suite B03, Danbury. To register, call Joan at 203-739-4980.
those individuals that completed a program of study surrounding wealth management issues facing clients today. Callahan, named a Top 401 Advisor in the nation by “Financial Times” for 2015, focuses his practice on qualified retirement plans and personal retirement and wealth planning.
DEC. 3 Pullman & Comley is hosting its annual labor and employment law seminar, offering its perspective on developments over the past year and what to expect in 2016, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, 100 Capital Blvd., Rocky Hill. To RSVP, call 203-330-2058.
OPERATION FUEL ADDS TO TEAM Hartford-based Operation Fuel, a nonprofit providing emergency energy assistance, elected four new board members and two new officers during its annual board of directors meeting. The new board members include Arianna Baret Peralta of Rocky Hill, an engineer for Eversource Energy; Allan Smith of Rocky Hill, an account executive for the Hartford Courant; Susan T. Wakefield of North Branford, retiree from Energizer Personal Care; and Richard Schauster of Manchester, retiree from Empire Industries. Schauster was also elected assis-
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From left: care coordination clients, Eugenio Ruemmelle and Anthony Fiorella; Robert Wade, owner, Bob’s Auto Service; and Claire Souffrant, care coordinator, Child & Family Guidance Center.
The care coordination staff of Bridgeport-based The Child & Family Guidance Center, an organization addressing the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children and their families, partnered with Bob’s Auto Service in Bridgeport to provide two people with opportunities for connection and growth. Claire Souffrant, care coordinator, worked
with Bob’s Auto Service to build on the strengths of 22-year-old Eugenio Ruemmelle and 16-year-old Anthony Fiorella. Through this partnership, Bob’s Auto Service has become a safe place for some of the care coordination clients to explore their interest in mechanics under the supervision of supportive clients.
Ridgefield Playhouse is hosting a holiday gift sale, noon to 7 p.m., featuring guitars, posters, microphones, CDs and more, 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.
DEC. 4 Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring Hot Tuna with Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady as part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity, performing an acoustic set of rootsy blues, folk and bluegrass, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more information, call the box office at 203-438-5795.
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FACTS Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for owner. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 32 Booth Hill Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $4,033. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30. THD at Home Services Inc., Atlanta, Ga., contractor for Marc E. Fraioli, et al. Install replacement windows in an existing single-family residence at 22 Little John Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,300. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Trinity Solar, contractor for owner. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 21 Old Sawmill Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $2,626. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30. Vazzano, Paul, Monroe, contractor for self. Add an interior wall to an existing single-family residence at 380 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed Oct. 1. Vivint Solar Dev LLC, Stamford, contractor for owner. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing singlefamily residence at 586 Old Town Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $936. Filed between Oct. 21 and Oct. 30. Weiss, Steven E., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a generator to an existing single-family residence at 30 Briar Brae Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6. Yeung, Wai Ming Au, Stamford, contractor for self. Build a deck at a two-family residence at 22 Victory St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed between Nov. 2 and Nov. 6.
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 296-308 Bunnell Street LLC, Stamford. Filed by Shaneese Pettway, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they knew of the slippery surface but failed to remedy it. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053246-S. Filed Nov. 5.
American Medical Response of Connecticut Inc., et al., New Haven. Filed by Catherine J. Cristiano, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Silver Golub & Teitell LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they improperly forced the plaintiff’s descendant onto a stretcher. As a result, the plaintiff’s descendant allegedly got into an altercation with the defendants and the surrounding police officers. As a result, a nearby police officer fired a taser at the plaintiff’s descendant, causing cardiac arrest and death. 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-cv15-6053262-S. Filed Nov. 5. Cariati Developers Inc., Meriden. Filed by Yvrose Calixte, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bradley Law Group LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they knew of the slippery surface but failed to remedy it. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive damages, costs and such other and further relief as this court deems just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053268-S. Filed Nov. 6. Fletcher-Thompson Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Shaw Industries Inc., Dalton, Ga. Plaintiff’s attorney: London & London, Newington. 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 credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $9,588 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, court costs, attorney’s fees and such other relief as this court deems proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053215-S. Filed Nov. 3. General Electric Co., Hartford. Filed by Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co., Columbus, Ohio. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of John P. Calabrese, Rocky Hill. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiff insured a house. The defendant allegedly manufactured a stove that caught fire in the insured house, causing damages. This was allegedly the fault of the defendant in that they installed a defective control panel in the stove. The plaintiff was forced to pay out insurance for property damages. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, interest and any other costs this court deems reasonable and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053193-S. Filed Nov. 2.
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HD Main Avenue Limited Partnership, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Deena Marchese, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark A. Healey, West Haven. 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 knew of the slippery surface but failed to remedy it. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053240-S. Filed Nov. 4. Henkel Corp., et al., Hartford. Filed by James Stempert, Oxford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Early Lucarelli Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that he was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants allegedly failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, costs and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053194-S. Filed Nov. 2. Lexington House Condominium Association Inc., Trumbull. Filed by Mid-Town Autobody Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Taylor & Fedor, Westport. 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 snowplowing services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $13,156 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney fees, costs and such other and further relief as may seem necessary and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053237-S. Filed Nov. 4. Morgan Manhattan Moving And Storage Inc., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Amica Mutual Insurance Co., Providence, R.I. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sloane and Walsh, Boston, Mass. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that the plaintiff insured property. The defendants allegedly hired a subcontractor who provided moving services to the contents of the insured house due to water and ice damage. The subcontractor allegedly damaged the insured property of the house and the plaintiff was forced to pay out $17,813 in insurance for property damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053176-S. Filed Nov. 2.
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FIGURES Task Management Inc., Greenwich. Filed by Ezprohub LLC, Newark, Del. Plaintiff’s attorney: Geoffrey T. Einhorn LLC, Wallingford. 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 consulting and information technology services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $42,640 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, an order of payments, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as may seem necessary and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053212-S. Filed Nov. 3. Women’s Health of Connecticut Inc., et al., Avon. Filed by Cheryl Donarumo, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Coyne, Von Kunn, Brady & Fries, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly diagnose the plaintiff’s transected ureter during surgery. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered emotional distress and severe pain and was required to undergo several procedures to repair the transected ureter. 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-cv15-6053210-S. Filed Nov. 3.
DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Americam Inc., et al., Newtown. Filed by Cach LLC, Denver, Colo. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alexander H. Rudolph, Beverly, Mass. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for credit agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $25,374 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, prejudgment interest, postjudgment interest, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may seem necessary and proper. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018432-S. Filed Nov. 5. Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Lisa Dodakian, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Hastings, Cohan & Walsh LLP, Ridgefield. 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, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other relief as equity or law may provide. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018423-S. Filed Nov. 4.
General Equities Inc., Hartford. Filed by Joseph Webb, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Von Kuhn, Brady & Fries LLC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped on an icy sidewalk owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy sidewalk was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they knew of the slippery surface but failed to remedy it. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive damages, costs and such other and further relief as law or equity may provide. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018396-S. Filed Nov. 2. Lisa Mennilli Dance Academy LLC, et al., Newtown. Filed by SCB International LLC, Newtown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Chipman Mazzucco Land & Pennarola, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a commercial term promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $33,040 due as well as interest in the amount of $3,304 and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, interest and such other relief as in equity may pertain. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018417-S. Filed Nov. 4. Shelter Lee LLC, et al., Bethel. Filed by Doris Rodriguez, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an uneven path owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This uneven path was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and its employees in that they failed to maintain the parking lot. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018397-S. Filed Nov. 3. Tri State Maintenance Services LLC, North Haven. Filed by Remodeling By Frank, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christopher G. Winans, Danbury. 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 painting and lead abatement services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $7,307 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as may seem necessary and proper. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018422-S. Filed Nov. 4.
V & L Ylagan Realty LLC, Bridgewater. Filed by Ashley Vanhorn, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they knew of the slippery surface but failed to remedy it. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018423-S. Filed Nov. 4.
STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT AC Autobody & Mechanical Service Inc., New Canaan. Filed by Allianz National Surety Corp., Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joel M. Jolles, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant alleging that he brought his car to the defendant for auto repair. The defendant allegedly put transmission fluid in the oil reservoir of the car, causing extensive damage. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief the court deems equitable and just. Case no. FST-cv15-6026821-S. Filed Nov. 5. Bridgeport Behavioral Clinic PC, et al., Hartford. Filed by PR Resources, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Marinosci Law Group LLC, Wethersfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they contracted the plaintiff to identify and recruit qualified candidates. The defendants allegedly extended an offer to an employee recruited by the plaintiff, but failed to pay the placement fees due. The plaintiff claims mony damages, attorney’s fees, post-judgment interest, costs of suit, punitive damages and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and equitable. Case no. FST-cv15-6026771-S. Filed Nov. 2. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Sandra Ledesma, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. 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 and enforcement of the contract. Case no. FST-cv15-6026829-S. Filed Nov. 6.
FACTS Grumman Engineering LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Cach LLC, Denver, Colo. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Alexander H. Rudolph, Beverly, Mass. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for credit agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $31,597 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may seem necessary and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6026815-S. Filed Nov. 5. Sprayfoampolymers.com LLC, New Canaan. Filed by Kahan Steiger & Company PC, Stamford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for accounting services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $13,473 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 the court may deem appropriate. Case no. FST-cv15-6026779-S. Filed Nov. 3.
FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Cocoweb.com Inc., Irving, Calif. Filed by Thule Inc., Seymour. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Diserio, Martin, O’Connor & Castiglioni LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it infringed on the plaintiff ’s bicycle patents by making, distributing and selling similar products. The plaintiff claims an injunction enjoining the defendant to prevent it from continuing to infringe, monetary damages, compensatory damages, enhanced damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01607-JAM. Filed Nov. 5. Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC, Philadelphia, Pa. Filed by Amy Doucette, Enfield. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Sabatini & Associates, Newington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this job discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that she was absent from work due to a miscarriage and was terminated. The plaintiff alleges she was treated unequally from her peers. The plaintiff claims $500,000 in monetary damages, back pay, front pay, bonuses, personal days, compensatory damages, lost benefits, consequential damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs, interest, reinstatement of the position and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01597-MPS. Filed Nov. 3.
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Experian North America Inc., et al. Filed by Joseph A. Pierpont. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Scott & Scott, New York, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair credit reporting suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to prevent a data breach of the plaintiff ’s personal information, causing damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, injunctive relief, attorney’s fees, expenses, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01615-JAM. Filed Nov. 6. Hanover Insurance Co., et al., Worchester, Mass. Filed by Associated Construction LLC, Hartford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Garcia & Milas, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that the defendants engaged a subcontractor to furnish sheetrock in construction project performed by the plaintiff. The defendants allegedly provided bonds for a guarantee of performance and represented to the plaintiff that the three sets of bonds issued would function as one set of bonds. The subcontractor was allegedly declared in default and failed to provide the sheetrock. Due to this, the plaintiff incurred damages as the construction project was delayed. The defendants allegedly refused to perform under the bonds, causing damages. The plaintiff claims damages and punitive damages. Case no. 3:15-cv-01600-MPS. Filed Nov. 3. Jaccard Corp., et al., Rochester, N.Y. Filed by This LLC, Madison. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit trademark infringement against the defendants alleging that they infringed upon the defendants’ “SMORSTIX” and “SMORPAK” tradenames by making, distributing and selling similar products. The plaintiff claims an enjoinment of the defendants preventing them from continuing to infringe, actual damages of $2 million, punitive damages of $1 million, treble damages, statutory damages of $1 million and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01606-JBA. Filed Nov. 4.
Long Term Disability Coverage of The Bank of New York Mellon, et al., Newark, N.J. Filed by Jacquelyn Nicole Smith, Bridgeport. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Law Office of Lewis Chimes LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that she became injured and applied for long-term disability benefits. She was denied the benefits, in breach of contract, because the defendants allegedly understated the impact of her injuries on her work. The plaintiff claims a judgment that she is entitled to receive the benefits, all benefits accrued, restitution, prejudgment interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-01596-AWT. Filed Nov. 2.
Wood Free Crating Systems. Filed by USA. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Christine L. Sciarrino, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant alleging that it is indebted to the plaintiff. Despite demand, the plaintiff has failed to pay. The plaintiff claims payment of $25,000. Case no. 3:15-cv-01599-VAB. Filed Nov. 3.
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COMMITTEE DEEDS Aiello, Helene M., et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Jose A. Poi, Stratford. Property: 95A Seminole Lane, Unit 95A, Stratford. Amount: $200,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-146045249-S. Filed Oct. 30. Aiello, Michael, et al., Trumbull. Appointed committee: Jon A. August, Trumbull. Property: 6 Tulip St., Trumbull. Amount: $199,500. Docket no. FBT-cv-14-6043624-S. Filed Oct. 15. DiBiagio, Stephany and Michael DiBiagio, Monroe. Appointed committee: Mark A. Krasnow, Bridgeport. Property: 96 Knorr Road, Monroe. Amount: $210,000. Docket no. FBTcv-11-6023593-S. Filed Oct. 21. Hartwell, Cynthia, et al., Greenwich. Appointed committee: Charles Louis Siddons, Greenwich. Property: 211 River Run, Greenwich. Amount: $488,750. Docket no. FST-cv-146023258-S. Filed Oct. 26. Kressu, James, et al., Trumbull. Appointed committee: Brian D. Kaschel, Trumbull. Property: 30 Rangley Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $295,436. Docket no. FBT-cv-14-6046593. Filed Oct. 14. McNamara, Theresa, et al., Trumbull. Appointed committee: Robert M. Josovitz, Trumbull. Property: 339 Hadley Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $257,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-146046199-S. Filed Oct. 30. Sevey, Kenneth J., et al., Trumbull. Appointed committee: Richard S. Scalo, Trumbull. Property: 22 Pioneer Trail, Trumbull. Amount: $250,225. Docket no. FBT-cv-13-6035015. Filed Oct. 30.
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FACTS 64 Post Road West LLC, Westport. Seller: Post Sixty-Four LLC, Westport. Property: 56-64 Post Road West, Westport. Amount: $800,000. Filed Nov. 3. 743 Lake Avenue LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Marc Esterman and Jill Esterman, New York, N.Y. Property: Lake Avenue, Greenwich. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Nov. 3. Bank Street Real Estate Investment LLC, Stratford. Seller: Bank Street Real Estate Management Corp., Stratford. Property: 75 Yarwood St., Stratford. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 30. Bridgewood Development Group LLC, Ridgewood, N.J. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 5596 Main St., Trumbull. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 30. Brinsmade Associates LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Town of Trumbull. Property: Church Hill Road, Trumbull. Amount: $16,800. Filed Oct. 16.
MK Fox Designs LLC, Greenwich. Seller: James Duplessie and Eve Duplessie, Greenwich. Property: Lot 85, Map 264, Greenwich. Amount: $890,000. Filed Nov. 6. Mountainview Court LLC, Fairfield. Seller: 225 Goodhill Road Limited Partnership, Raleigh, N.C. Property: 225 Good Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $112,378. Filed Nov. 6. Mountainview Court LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Mark J. Siegel, Chevy Chase, Md. Property: 229 Good Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $586,622. Filed Nov. 6. Nelson Family Farm LLC, Monroe. Seller: Carole A. Mezes, Fairfield. Property: 374 Webb Circle, Monroe. Amount: $300,000. Filed Oct. 23.
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TCK LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Louise Ray, Greenwich. Property: Lot 3, Map 2472, Greenwich. Amount: $670,000. Filed Nov. 3.
QUIT CLAIM 1681 Huntington Turnpike LLC, Trumbull. Grantor: Jill Petrides, Easton. Property: 1681 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 30. 28 Blackberry Lane LLC, Shelton. Grantor: Frank Vozzo, Shelton. Property: 28 Blackberry Lane, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 2. 638 North Street LLC, Greenwich. Grantor: Nicholas Ahuja, Stamford. Property: 638 North St., Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 2.
North American Home Solutions Inc., Stratford. Seller: Nancy Lawrence, Colo. Property: 62 Wedgewood Drive, Easton. Amount: $275,000. Filed Nov. 5.
Aleks, Lori A., Weston. Grantor: Michael A. Rico, Weston. Property: 87 Cavalry Road, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 16.
Oneida 2F LLC, Greenwich. Seller: The Steamboat Road Property LLC, Greenwich. Property: 2 Oneida Drive, Unit 2F, Greenwich. Amount: $5 million. Filed Nov. 2.
Andrews, Deborah D., Greenwich. Grantor: Gordon C. Andrews and Deborah D. Andrews, Greenwich. Property: 46 Club Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 6.
Pitkin Hollow LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Kristin M. Corsino and Stanley P. Zazula Jr., Trumbull. Property: 439 Pitkin Hollow, Trumbull. Amount: $249,900. Filed Nov. 6.
Barbeiri, Arlene M., Jensen Beach, Fla. Grantor: Arlene M. Barbeiri, Jensen Beach, Fla. Property: 17 Pearl Place, Stratford. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 2.
Husted Lane LLC, Greenwich. Seller: John Michael Robinson and Catherine Ladnier-Robinson, Greenwich. Property: 104 Husted Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Nov. 3.
S and G of Shelton LLC, Shelton. Seller: Eric DeMarco and Kathleen DeMarco, Shelton. Property: 94 Perry Hill Road, Shelton. Amount: $1 million. Filed Nov. 2.
Bissell, Melissa L. and E. Perot Bissell IV, Greenwich. Grantor: Melissa L. Bissell, Greenwich. Property: Plot 23, Map 160, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 6.
Kea Prospect Real Estate LLC, Stamford. Seller: Charmed Prospects LLC, Fairfield. Property: 35 Prospect Road, Westport. Amount: $3 million. Filed Nov. 2.
S.S. Tile and Marble LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 1219 Huntington Road, Stratford. Amount: $141,299. Filed Oct. 28.
Bissell, Melissa L. and E. Perot Bissell IV, Greenwich. Grantor: E. Perot Bissell, Greenwich. Property: Plot 23, Map 160, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 6.
Lance Circle Associates LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 12 Lance Circle, Trumbull. Amount: $95,000. Filed Nov. 3.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 963 Wells Place, Stratford. Amount: $10. Filed Oct. 27.
Blechar, Karen and Michael John Blechar, Shelton. Grantor: Michael J. Blechar and Karen J. Blechar, Shelton. Property: 136 Morningside Court, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 28.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 39 Lorraine Drive, Monroe. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 27.
Blessed Assurance Inc., Trumbull. Grantor: Community of The Crucified One Inc., Homestead, Pa. Property: 175 White Plains Road, Trumbull. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 20.
SHD Hawley LLC, Stratford. Seller: Paradigm Stratford LLC, New York, N.Y. Property: Hawley Lane, Units 2 and 3, Stratford. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Oct. 26.
Cambridge Drive Re LLC, Westport. Grantor: Cambridge Drive Re LLC, Westport. Property: 50 Cambridge Drive and 496 Pepper St., Monroe. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 19.
Sound Homes LLC, Madison. Seller: Nancy F. Sweeney, Stratford. Property: 512B Opa Lane, Stratford. Amount: $153,000. Filed Nov. 2.
Caruso, Selma, Trumbull. Grantor: Selma Caruso, Trumbull. Property: 19 Cherry Blossom Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 16.
Brunswick School Inc., Greenwich. Seller: Patricia Ann Tassone and Eugene Tassone, Greenwich. Property: 53 Northfield St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 29. Giacobbe Construction LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Nancy Reichmann, Trumbull. Property: 139 Killian Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $180,000. Filed Oct. 29.
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State of Connecticut. Seller: Westchester Modular Homes of Fairfield County Inc., Bethel. Property: Route 111, Ryegate Terrace, Monroe. Amount: $23,600. Filed Oct. 13.
Chamberlin, Patricia M., Weston. Grantor: Matthew F. Chamberlin, Redding. Property: 212 Weston Road, Weston. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 23.
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FIGURES Chute, Deborah Ann and Joseph G. Chute, Greenwich. Grantor: Joseph C. Chute and Deborah Ann Chute, Greenwich. Property: 8 Edward Place, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 6. Clarke, Vincent B., Shelton. Grantor: Daniel J. Fenton, Shelton. Property: 25 Cherokee Trail, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 26. Closs, Gail, Trumbull. Grantor: Robert W. Avery, Trumbull. Property: 264 Lake Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 26. Colihan, Sharon J., Shelton. Grantor: Jennifer A. Viglione and Charles Paris, Shelton. Property: 15 Barry Road, Shelton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 3. Cooper, Sanford, Trumbull. Grantor: Melvin Cooper, Trumbull. Property: 46 Rose Terrace, Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 4. Costanzo, Carole G. and Raymond P. Costanzo, Trumbull. Grantor: Carole G. Costanzo, Trumbull. Property: 133 Horse Tavern Road, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 13. Cruz, Yamilette, Stratford. Grantor: Luis Rodriguez, Stratford. Property: Apt. 11 in Success Village Condominium, Stratford. Amount: $25,000. Filed Nov. 3. DeLorenzo, Christa, Easton. Grantor: James DeLorenzo, Easton. Property: Lot 7, Map 1073, Easton. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 2. DeMarco, Kathleen and Eric DeMarco, Shelton. Grantor: Eric DeMarco, Shelton. Property: 94 Perry Hill Road, Shelton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 2. Dinoia, Emily, Weston. Grantor: Aaron J. Kalban and Emily Dinoia, Weston. Property: 32 Brookwood Lane, Weston. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 23. Donnelly, Virginia and Eugene Donnelly, Easton. Grantor: Ryan Donnelly, Easton. Property: 6262 Riverdale Drive, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 26. Drenzek, Allen and Rian Drenzek, Greenwich. Grantor: Frances Heffron, Patricia Heffron, Thomas Heffron, Margaret Heffron and Richard F. Heffron, Norwalk. Property: Neil Lane, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 2. Edwards-Smith, Beth and John G. Smith, Easton. Grantor: John F. Smith and Sharon B. Smith, Easton. Property: Lot 20B, Map 1294, Easton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 14. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, McLean, Va. Grantor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 388 N. Abrams St., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 27.
Franklin, Thelma M. and Dewitt L. Franklin, Trumbull. Grantor: Dewitt L. Franklin and Thelma M. Franklin, Trumbull. Property: 2915 Reservoir Ave., Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 14. Freitas, Cleverson, Bridgeport. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 11 Shelbourne Road, Trumbull. Amount: $228,000. Filed Oct. 29. Garga, Adriana and Sunil Garga, Easton. Grantor: Sunil Garga, Easton. Property: 290 Judd Road, Easton. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 22. Goshen Mortgage REO LLC, Depew, N.Y. Grantor: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Depew, N.Y. Property: 50-52 Perry Ave., Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 23. Rusterholz-Platt, Mary C., Trumbull. Grantor: Craig L. Platt, Trumbull. Property: 32 Reiner Drive, Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 5. Rusterholz-Platt, Mary C., Trumbull. Grantor: Craig L. Platt, Trumbull. Property: 16 Ironwood Road, Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 5.
Therina, Michaelena A., Stratford. Grantor: John F. Therina, Bridgeport. Property: Lots 123-124, Map of Broadbridge Heights, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 29. Thomas, Retrinda G., Stratford. Grantor: Ethel M. White, Atlanta, Ga. Property: 436 Sedgewick Ave., Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 29. Vanderlip, Christina, Norfolk. Grantor: Steven W. Russo, Greenwich. Property: Unit 5B of Windsor Court Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 5. Voynick, Urszula and Peter A. Voynick, Bridgeport. Grantor: George J. Voynick and Ellen P. Voynick, Trumbull. Property: 7 Rocky Ridge Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $188,000. Filed Oct. 30. Voynick, Urszula and Peter A. Voynick, Bridgeport. Grantor: George P. Voynick, Arlington, Mass. Property: 7 Rocky Ridge Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $94,000. Filed Oct. 30. Weiss, Theresa, Weston. Grantor: Robert Weiss, Weston. Property: 16 Birch Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 4.
Rusterholz-Platt, Mary C., Trumbull. Grantor: Craig L. Platt, Trumbull. Property: 30 Applegate Road, Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 5.
Wheeler, Sandra Ely, Rockville, Md. Grantor: Daniel A. Ely, Shelton. Property: 5 Scott Lane, Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 21.
S and G of Shelton LLC, Shelton. Grantor: Eric DeMarco and Kathleen DeMarco, Shelton. Property: 88 and 94 Perry Hill Road, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 2.
White, Beata, Stratford. Grantor: Ioan Maci and Steriana Maci, Bridgeport. Property: 224 Court D, Building 58, Apt. 224, Stratford. Amount: $45,000. Filed Oct. 26.
Silver, Kathryn C. and Jeremy Silver, Stratford. Grantor: Kathryn C. Silver, Stratford. Property: 270 Lordship Road, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 27.
Williamson, January, Trumbull. Grantor: Paul Williamson, Trumbull. Property: 4625 Madison Ave., Trumbull. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Oct. 15.
Slezak, Jeannette M., Stratford. Grantor: Jean Slezak, Stratford. Property: Lots 21, 22 and 23, Map of Elise M. Wiebe, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 27.
Zick, Leon J., Shelton. Grantor: Alexa Virani, Shelton. Property: 143 Morningside Court, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 16.
Sood, Archana, Trumbull. Grantor: Apawan Sood, Trumbull. Property: 20 Old Saw Mill Road, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 2. Starr, Jenny L. and Nathan Starr, Stratford. Grantor: Jenny L. Starr, Stratford. Property: 59 Housatonic Ave., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 3. Stolar, Theodore P., Greenwich. Grantor: Cathryn J. Mattson and Theodore P. Stolar, Greenwich. Property: Locust St., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 3. Surowiec, Miroslawa, Weston. Grantor: Zbigniew Surowiec, Weston. Property: 39 Kramer Lane, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 26.
RESIDENTIAL Acosta, Gina M. and David A. Acosta, Stratford. Seller: East Coast Renovators LLC, Stratford. Property: Lot 4, Map of Axel T. Risberg, Stratford. Amount: $268,500. Filed Nov. 4. Agle, Sarah and Richard Boehm, New York, N.Y. Seller: Joseph W. Rose and Francisco J. Perez, Westport. Property: Plot A, Map 5935, Westport. Amount: $625,000. Filed Nov. 3. DeCarli, Marianna and Maurizio DeCarli, Bridgeport. Seller: Richard Landau and Barbara Landau, Trumbull. Property: 5145 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $440,000. Filed Oct. 22. Declement, Adam, Shelton. Seller: Mark Marages, Shelton. Property: Lot 1, Dexter Manor, Shelton. Amount: $279,900. Filed Oct. 30.
FACTS DeHostos, Roberto, Staten Island, N.Y. Seller: Quinto Boccuzzi and Isabella Boccuzzi, Trumbull. Property: 41 Arrowhead Road, Trumbull. Amount: $372,400. Filed Oct. 30. Delfino, Theresa M. and Fred J. Delfino, Westport. Seller: Theresa M. Delfino, Westport. Property: 3 Blue Ribbon Drive, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 2. Dempsey, James R., Shelton. Seller: Marilou Mangiamele, Shelton. Property: 3 Suburban Drive, Shelton. Amount: $317,000. Filed Nov. 2. Dexter, John, Trumbull. Seller: Penelope L. Diaz, Trumbull. Property: 6975 Main St., Trumbull. Amount: $347,500. Filed Oct. 15. Dodge Jr., N.P., Monroe. Seller: Kenneth P. Chrisman and Denise D. Chrisman, Monroe. Property: 31 Bridle Path Trail, Monroe. Amount: $610,000. Filed Oct. 19. Dolan, Nancy B., Trumbull. Seller: Joan Speer, Monroe. Property: 201 B. Windgate Circle, Monroe. Amount: $180,000. Filed Oct. 14. Dong, Shiying and Josh Guffin, Greenwich. Seller: Kathleen N. Caputo, Franklin, Tenn. Property: 120 Greenwich Hills Drive, Unit 120, Greenwich. Amount: $815,000. Filed Oct. 28. Dow, Nicole C. and Patrick C. Knauth, Seymour. Seller: Madison Belcher, Monroe. Property: 36 Overlook Drive, Monroe. Amount: $232,000. Filed Nov. 4. Dudziec, Steven M., Monroe. Seller: Nancy Tarzanin, Monroe. Property: 64 W. Maiden Lane, Monroe. Amount: $407,500. Filed Nov. 2. Dunham, Janet Burke and Corydon B. Dunham Jr., Greenwich. Seller: Helen Powers, Greenwich. Property: 20 Church St., Unit B-24, Greenwich. Amount: $950,000. Filed Nov. 2. Durchak, Nicole and Ian Potts, Stamford. Seller: Danielle Marcellino and Geoffrey Carlos, Stratford. Property: 2050 Huntington Road, Stratford. Amount: $290,000. Filed Oct. 27. Eaton, Dawn, Trumbull. Seller: Gary Eaton and Debra Eaton, Trumbull. Property: 22 Mallett Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $475,000. Filed Oct. 22. Eising, Diane H. and Richard A. Eising Jr., Greenwich. Seller: Anthony DiPaolo and Ronnie Lynn DiPaolo, Greenwich. Property: Unit 31 of Georgetown North Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Nov. 2. Elmond, Ellen, Derby. Seller: Valerie D. Sabetta, Andrew D. Sabetta Jr. and Eric N. Sabetta, East Haddam. Property: 2 Montagne Drive, Unit 2, Shelton. Amount: $272,500. Filed Oct. 21.
Fabrizio, Ralph, Norwalk. Seller: Mary Hamilton, Easton. Property: 3 Morning Glory Lane, Easton. Amount: $559,000. Filed Oct. 23. Falotico, Jennifer and Guy R. Falotico, Stratford. Seller: Jeffrey D. State, Manchester, Iowa. Property: 325 Quenby Place, Stratford. Amount: $350,000. Filed Oct. 27.
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Plouffe, Joan E., Trumbull. Seller: Raymond J. Plouffe and Joan E. Plouffe, Trumbull. Property: 14 Old Barn Road, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 30.
FIGURES Wirth, Diane G. and William T. Wirth, Stratford. Seller: William T. Wirth and Diane G. Wirth, Stratford. Property: 1046-1048 Reservoir Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 26.
Portanova, Dolores and John Portanova, Greenwich. Seller: Kathleen B. Fisher, Mansfield. Property: 14 Ritch Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $700,000. Filed Nov. 6.
Wong, Han, Bridgeport. Seller: Aurora Bank FSB, Coppell, Texas. Property: 195 Broadbridge Road, Trumbull. Amount: $229,425. Filed Oct. 23.
Porter, Brian Andrew Emerson, Weston. Seller: Suzanne F. Crolius, Weston. Property: 86 Lyons Plain Road, Weston. Amount: $607,000. Filed Oct. 19.
Wood, Angella, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 380 Swanson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $152,500. Filed Nov. 2.
Finegold, Michal, New York, N.Y. Seller: 121 Lockwood Road LLC, Greenwich. Property: 121 Lockwood Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Oct. 28.
Prior, Rachel, Westport. Seller: Adrienne S. Ettinger, Westport. Property: 402 Bradley Lane, Westport. Amount: $550,000. Filed Oct. 28.
Wu, Fiona, Trumbull. Seller: Kimberly G. Camella and Christine M. Camella, Shelton. Property: 8 Heather Ridge Road, Shelton. Amount: $150,000. Filed Oct. 15.
Flanagan Jr., Thomas J., Greenwich. Seller: Thomas J. Flanagan, Greenwich. Property: Lot 12, Map 386, Greenwich. Amount: $800,000. Filed Oct. 29.
Pyer, Allison and Matthew Pyer, Fairfield. Seller: Crista J. Forstrom, Trumbull. Property: 94 Tashua Road, Trumbull. Amount: $455,000. Filed Oct. 15.
Flynn, Colleen D. and Steven Ford, Norwalk. Seller: Bank of America NA, Chandler, Ariz. Property: 218 Old Zoar Road, Monroe. Amount: $214,900. Filed Oct. 19.
Quinby, Susan P., New Haven. Seller: Renata Strautman, Weston. Property: 100 Old Dike Road, Trumbull. Amount: $378,500. Filed Nov. 5.
Fazekas, Mary Jane, Stratford. Seller: Linda Waugh, Stratford. Property: Unit 52C of Far Mill River Condominium 3, Stratford. Amount: $184,000. Filed Nov. 5.
Forstbauer, Judith and Robert Forstbauer, Stamford. Seller: Rian Drenzek and Allen Drenzek, Greenwich. Property: Neil Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $559,500. Filed Nov. 2.
Readey, Thomas G., Easton. Seller: Mary Kollar, Tanya Lynn Kollar and Portia Ann Girard, Shelton. Property: Lot 42, Walnut Tree Road, Shelton. Amount: $140,000. Filed Oct. 30.
Forstrom, Crista, Trumbull. Seller: Pamela A. Tobin, Trumbull. Property: 8 Thomas St., Trumbull. Amount: $290,000. Filed Oct. 21.
Reid, Christie L. and Andrew T. Reid, Greenwich. Seller: Kelley Moore and Edward Moore, Greenwich. Property: 26 Lancer Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Nov. 6.
Francin, Christina and David Gordon, Stamford. Seller: David L. Toy and Susannah Toy, Westport. Property: 7 Victoria Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Nov. 6.
Voytovych, Dmytro, Stamford. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 23 Mountain View Drive, Lot 7, Weston. Amount: $250,000. Filed Oct. 16.
Freiberg, Margaret, Greenwich. Seller: BNY Mellon, Greenwich. Property: 20 Church St., Unit A-64, Greenwich. Amount: $763,000. Filed Nov. 2.
Wargo, Jenni L., Shelton. Seller: Patricia D’Arcangelo, Shelton. Property: 64 Saginaw Trail, Shelton. Amount: $177,900. Filed Nov. 3.
Gagnier, Deborah A. and Jamison R. Gagnier, Duxbury, Mass. Seller: William Holt Price and Christina M. S. Price, Weston. Property: 187 Georgetown Road, Weston. Amount: $965,000. Filed Oct. 9.
Warmington, Audrey, Stratford. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 264 Weber St., Stratford. Amount: $122,000. Filed Nov. 3.
Gallo, John A., Norwalk. Seller: Anthony Cascello, Trumbull. Property: 99 Lycett St., Trumbull. Amount: $325,000. Filed Oct. 14. Gerner, Kristen and Pedro Dominguez, Stamford. Seller: Zeeiv E. Amitay, Westport. Property: 12 Timber Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Oct. 30. Gleason, Lauren and Eric Larsson, Fairfield. Seller: Scott A. Jacques and Colleen A. Jacques, Trumbull. Property: 16 Killian Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $379,000. Filed Oct. 20.
Whatley, Mary M. and Eric G. Whatley, Trumbull. Seller: Chayelle McKay, Trumbull. Property: 246 Booth Hill Road, Trumbull. Amount: $316,250. Filed Nov. 2. Wieziolowski, Catherine M., Shelton. Seller: Michael E. Wieziolowski and Catherine M. Wieziolowski, Shelton. Property: 47 Barbara Drive, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Oct. 22. Wilson, Jennifer, Tarrytown, N.Y. Seller: C. Roland Stichweh and Carole M. Stichweh, Easton. Property: Parcel B, Map 1182, Easton. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Oct. 16.
Yang, Yaling and Jeremy T. Morin, Norwalk. Seller: Shirley A. Roberts, Derby. Property: 460 Highlands Ave., Stratford. Amount: $55,625. Filed Oct. 27. Yeotsas, Helen and James Yeotsas, Easton. Seller: Steven Geotsis and Anastasia Geotsis, Trumbull. Property: Unit 201 of Short Beach Condominiums, Stratford. Amount: $75,000. Filed Oct. 30. Yuan, Suhang, Shelton. Seller: Teresa Goglowski, Land O. Lakes, Fla. Property: 173 North St., Easton. Amount: $101,250. Filed Nov. 2. Zeolla, Joseph Anthony, Shelton. Seller: Goshen Mortgage REO LLC, Elma, N.Y. Property: 50-52 Perry Ave., Shelton. Amount: $175,000. Filed Oct. 23.
Levine, Mark, et al. Creditor: Ridgefield Bank Mortgage Corp., Ridgefield. Property: 81 Sherwood Place, Unit C, Greenwich. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 2.
Barna, William, Shelton. $1,385 in favor of Valley EMS, Derby, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 59 Lynne Terrace, Shelton. Filed Nov. 2.
Mastroni, Frank, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 260 Hammertown Road, Monroe. Delinquent common charges. Filed Oct. 30.
Betsworth, Gary S., Weston. $2,052 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 32 Powder Horn Hill, Weston. Filed Oct. 16.
Na, Youn J., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, San Antonio, Texas. Property: 25 Kent Lane, Trumbull. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 30. Nederlof, Maarten, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 36 River Lane, Westport. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 2. Radman, Nikola, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 45 Compo Road South, Westport. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 28. Spinelli, Roger, et al. Creditor: Countrywide Home Loans Inc., Plano, Texas. Property: 269 Huntington St., Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 3. Tanguay, Bary B., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 69 Underwood Court, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 29.
JUDGMENTS Bagley, Timothy M., Shelton. $776 in favor of Valley EMS, Derby, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 45 Pawtucket Ave., Shelton. Filed Nov. 2.
Bohnec, Kenneth, Trumbull. $3,643 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 10 Dalecot Drive, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 23. Cavalli, Anthony, Trumbull. $4,144 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 35 Primerose Drive, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 23. Cybart, Maria, Shelton. $776 in favor of Valley EMS, Derby, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 28 Dexter Drive, Shelton. Filed Oct. 23. Delfino, Ann C., Trumbull. $66,378 in favor of Cambridge Manor of Fairfield LLC, Bridgeport, by Goldman, Gruder & Woods LLC, Norwalk. Property: Unit 30 of Hawthorne Ridge Condominium, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 29. Deluca, Julius J., Shelton. $3,173 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Calistro & Airone LLC, Madison. Property: 34 Middle Ave., Shelton. Filed Oct. 19.
FORECLOSURES Albert, Aaron M., et al. Creditor: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 17 Coram Road, Unit 1F, Shelton. Deliquent common charges. Filed Oct. 13. Bush, Lorraine M., et al. Creditor: Town of Stratford. Property: Ryan Avenue, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 28. Bushnell-Davey, Lisabeth, et al. Creditor: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, San Diego, Calif. Property: 11 Maple Lane Extension, Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 15. Grossman, Adrienne, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Mendota Heights, Minn. Property: 20 Crooked Mile Road, Westport. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 30. Jaworski, Rafael, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 85 Swanson Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Oct. 29. Krauss, Michael, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, San Antonio, Texas. Property: 17 Palmer St., Apt. 6 Eastwood II, Greenwich. Delinquent common charges. Filed Oct. 29.
FOR SALE
233 EAST AVENUE, EAST NORWALK 7,450 S.F. retail building. dividable into two stores. Located across the street from a Metro North train station and about 1 minute from I-95. Previously occupied by a pharmacy, a deli, a bank and an appliance store. Many other uses possible. There is a 28 car shared parking lot. Excellent visibility & traffic count. Taxes, as of 7/1/15 are $11,898. Gas heat. Central A/C. Two, 200 amp electric services. Motivated Seller will provide financing to a qualified Buyer!
PRICE: $1,375,000 or lease with OTB. Call Alan: 203-795-5554 x 304
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Douglas, Frank, et al., Stratford. $13,224 in favor of 3D Bail Bonds Inc., Hartford, by William G. Reveley, Vernon. Property: 89 Priscilla Lane, Stratford. Filed Oct. 28.
Kennedy, Ann D., Stratford. $384 in favor of Visconti Fuel, Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 185 Mary Ave., Stratford. Filed Oct. 29.
Duguid, Debra, Trumbull. $3,404 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 910 Woodland Hills Drive, Trumbull. Filed Nov. 4.
Keyes, Joseph, Trumbull. $18,102 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 66 Cranbury Drive, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 16.
Mukheja, Meredith, Easton. $406 in favor of Physicians for Woman at Seton, Bridgeport, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 49 Flatrock Drive, Easton. Filed Nov. 2.
Krom, Kevin R., Shelton. $17,126 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 35 Florence Drive, Shelton. Filed Oct. 15.
Penkoff, Gregory P., Trumbull. $10,577 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 16 Hardy Lane, Trumbull. Filed Nov. 2.
Kunevsky, et al., Weston. $1,858 in favor of L.H. Gault & Sons Inc., Westport, by Potok Law Firm LLC, New Britain. Property: 73 River Road, Weston. Filed Oct. 15.
Pereira, Ana L. and Sandro M. Pereira, Stratford. $97,608 in favor of the town of Stratford, by Timothy A. Bishop, Stratford. Property: 40-42 Light St., Stratford. Filed Oct. 28.
Magliocco, Gino, Trumbull. $1,674 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 4394 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Filed Oct. 19.
Perry, L. Scott, Weston. $1,445 in favor of Boston Yacht Club, Marblehead, Mass., by Ignal, Napolitano & Shapiro PC, Bridgeport. Property: 43 Valley Forge Road, Weston. Filed Oct. 15.
Enxuto, Joao, Shelton. $3,862 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 190 Thoreau Drive, Shelton. Filed Oct. 15. Ferdinand, Peter L., Weston. $2,503 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 32 Calvin Road, Weston. Filed Oct. 16. Fiore, Dominick, Shelton. $3,257 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 3 Ivy Lane, Shelton. Filed Oct. 15. Folger, Michael, Weston. $3,401 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 5 Fresh Meadow Road, Weston. Filed Oct. 22.
Maglione, Susan, Shelton. $2,400 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 59 Wells Ave., Shelton. Filed Oct. 15.
Fracassini, Mark, Shelton. $1,630 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 3 Fawn Hill Road, Shelton. Filed Oct. 15.
Marino, Cheryl, Greenwich. $1,094 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 34 Byram Terrace Drive, Greenwich. Filed Oct. 29.
Francis, Cindy, Trumbull. $2,037 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by London & London, Newington. Property: 3 Stonewall Lane, Trumbull. Filed Oct. 13.
Martinez, Salomon, Stratford. $642 in favor of Naugatuck Ambulance Corps., Naugatuck, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 231 Connors Lane, Stratford. Filed Oct. 27.
Gary, Williams, Stratford. $5,095 in favor of Giarniero & Associates LLC, Stratford, by Richard P. Giarniero, Stratford. Property: 56 Derby Place, Stratford. Filed Oct. 26. Hamden Mobil, Easton. $17,545 in favor of Harold Levinson Associates Inc., Farmingdale, N.Y., by Murphy, Laudati, Kiel, Buttler & Rattigan LLC, Farmington. Property: 82 Rock House Road and 119 Judd Road, Easton. Filed Oct. 14. Jackson, Roxane, Stratford. $1,404 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 41 Wooster Ave., Stratford. Filed Oct. 29. James, Anthony C., Trumbull. $7,067 in favor of RAB Performance Recoveries LLC, Paramus, N.J., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 4906 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Filed Oct. 22. Jamshidian, Cyprus, Trumbull. $1,869 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 4338 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Filed Oct. 23.
Matakevich, Kevin, Trumbull. $21,478 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 6 Sunrise Ave., Trumbull. Filed Oct. 16. Mattei, Greg S., Shelton. $4,025 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 108 Indian Well Road, Shelton. Filed Oct. 23. Mattern, Kathy, Shelton. $1,328 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 227 Nichols Ave., Shelton. Filed Oct. 15. McCarthy, Richard, Shelton. $2,772 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 12 Lynne Terrace, Shelton. Filed Oct. 15. McNally, Michael, Weston. $1,648 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 32 November Trail, Weston. Filed Oct. 21.
Meeker, Randy, Trumbull. $2,838 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 43 Evelyn St., Trumbull. Filed Oct. 23.
Plaza, Jose, Stratford. $1,669 in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 346 Masarik Ave., Stratford. Filed Oct. 30.
LEASES Cruz, Yamilette, by Mary Beth Rapice, Bridgeport. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 335 Bishop Ave., Building 93, Apt. 11, Stratford. Term: 39 years, commenced Oct. 23, 2015. Filed Nov. 3. Greenwich Adult Day Care Inc., by Linda Longmire. Landlord: Town of Greenwich. Property: 125 River Road Extension, Greenwich. Term: 10 years. Filed Oct. 29. Osakowicz, Kazimiera and Henry Osakowicz, by Mary Beth Rapice, Bridgeport. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 399A Granfield Ave., Building 2, Stratford. Term: 39 years, commenced Oct. 23, 2015. Filed Oct. 26. White, Beata, by Mary Beth Rapice, Bridgeport. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Building 58, Court D, Apt. 224, Stratford. Term: 39 years, commenced Oct. 22, 2015. Filed Oct. 26.
LIENS
FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Barth, Mary C., 17 Whitney Glen, Westport. $34,759, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26. Busek, Charles T., 81 Far Horizon Drive, Easton. $17,563, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26.
24 Week of November 23, 2015 • FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL
FIGURES Catchinrays 2 LLC, 38 Kneen Street Extension, Shelton. $7,829, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 16.
Moeller, Mark G., 28 Sorel Drive, Shelton. $25,692, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 20.
Kane, Stephen, 77A Sherwood Place, Greenwich. $163,904, property taxes. Filed Oct. 30.
Colella, Karen J. and Mario T. Colella, 14 Glen Road, Greenwich. $159,324, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26.
Moore, Charles, 63 Oak Ridge St., Greenwich. $18,529, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 2.
Kathryn Hanley Ryan Estate, Main Street, Stratford. $396,096, estate taxes. Filed Nov. 3.
Nam Overseas Management LLC, 37 Oak St., Greenwich. $27,449, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 27.
Kohn, Susan, 814 White Plains Road, Trumbull. $89,815, property taxes. Filed Oct. 16.
Cook, Julie B. and Jon E. Cook, 21 David Hill Road, Weston. $1,914, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 19. Doyle Construction Inc., 22 1/2 Caroline Place, Greenwich. $36,534, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 26. Endeavour Financial Restoration Fund LP, 410 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. $45,249, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26. Eoanou, Cathy and John Eoanou, 53 Sturges Highway, Westport. $30,258, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 4. Flynn, Robert, 62 Byram Terrace Drive, Greenwich. $15,578, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 27. Greco, Albert B., 11 Perna Lane, Greenwich. $100,987, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Gremse, Peter, 361 Edison Road, Trumbull. $32,135, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Nov. 2. Gundelach, Eugene, 283 Riverdale Drive, Stratford. $4,394, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 2. Hamer, Cynthia A. and Christopher J. Hamer, 2 Colony Road, Westport. $42,314, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26. Hansford, VanBuren Jr., 3 Sherwood Ave., Greenwich. $352,836, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26. James, Beau, 14 Ridge Lane, Weston. $99,216, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 7. Jones, Jason, 1401 South Ave., Stratford. $14,042, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 27. Knisley, Judith E., 27 Marsh Road, Easton. $18,018, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 6. Larock Studios LLC, 5 Suburban Ave., Greenwich. $25,407, U.S. return of partnership income tax and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 2. McDonough, Sandra M., 150 Alexandra Drive, Stratford. $52,708, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 27. Mejnartowicz, Jan, 1 Cherokee Trail, Shelton. $17,756, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 16.
Reddy, Walter B., 16 Briar Oak Drive, Weston. $34,620, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 19.
Martinez, Silvia and Charles E. Helme, 951 Lake Ave., Greenwich. $157,264, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 2.
Trading As All Phase Construction, 119 Blueberry Lane, Shelton. $846,938, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 14.
Morocho, Rosa Vizhco and Juan Vizhco, 47 Henry St., Greenwich. $2,825, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26.
Weiss, Janette T., 31 Le Grande Ave., Apt. 1B, Greenwich. $26,108, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 2.
Piddington, Eric D., 286 Moose Hill Road, Monroe. $30,319, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 3.
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Rameor, Pauline F. and Charles V. Decd, 28 Moshier St., Greenwich. $7,912, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 2.
Bargas, Rose and Chris Bargas, 19 Old Dairy Road, Trumbull. $49,123, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 19.
Riccio-Ryan, Jeanmarie A., 5 Deerfield Lane, Monroe. $14,026, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 13.
Blonder, Bert N., 19 Flat Rock Drive, Easton. $10,730, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Blonder, Bert N., 19 Flat Rock Drive, Easton. $11,139, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Bohling, Sally and Bradley Bohling, 34 Turkey Hill Road South, Westport. $83,377, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 4. Couzijn, Evelyn and Lorenzo Esposito, 21 Long Lots Road, Westport. $34,921, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26. Dedrick Jr., Mirella C. and Norman L. Dedrick, 100 Park Lane, Trumbull. $5,681, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26. Dedrick Jr., Mirella C. and Norman L. Dedrick, 100 Park Lane, Trumbull. $22,052, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26. Dubac, Elsie S., 373 Spring Hill Road, Monroe. $42,114, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 13. FXW Inc., 180 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. $5,615, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Oct. 26. Gray, Susan C. and Joseph E. Gray, 33 Barn Hill Road, Monroe. $113,661, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 19. Hathaway, Genaro, 11 Old Hyde Road, Weston. $694,920, property taxes. Filed Oct. 6.
Riccio-Ryan, Jeanmarie A., 5 Deerfield Lane, Monroe. $14,026, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26. Russell, Stephen W., 216 Valley Road, Easton. $15,599, property taxes. Filed Oct. 13. Tomboulides, Ari A., 21 Rangely Drive, Trumbull. $52,973, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Oct. 26.
MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED 100 Coleytown Road LLC, Westport. Filed by Measure for Measure LLC, Bridgeport, by Erin Buckley. Property: 100 Coleytown Road, Westport. Amount: $3,039. Filed Oct. 27. 9 Owenoke Park LLC, Westport. Filed by Brooke Girty Design, Lyme, by Brook Girty. Property: 9 Owenoke Park, Westport. Amount: $15,367. Filed Oct. 27. Berger, Stacey D., Norwalk. Filed by Tiefenthaler Construction Inc., Norwalk, by Ross E. Tiefenthaler. Property: 14 Minuteman Hill Road, Westport. Amount: $226,610. Filed Nov. 3. Borkowski, Amanda M. and Alexander Zeilik III, Monroe. Filed by Gardel Home Improvement, Monroe, by Ricardo Gardel. Property: 251 Fan Hill Road, Monroe. Amount: $3,037. Filed Oct. 27. Callari, Paula C., Weston. Filed by Haynes Materials Co., Seymour. Property: 85 Eleven O’Clock Road, Weston. Amount: $2,796. Filed Oct. 9.
FACTS Conway, Louisa and Paul Conway, Greenwich. Filed by Jose Muratella Landscaping, Norwalk, by Jose Muratella. Property: 255 Valley Road, Greenwich. Amount: $5,190. Filed Oct. 28. JFC Greenwich I LLC, Fairfield. Filed by O&G Industries Inc., Torrington, by Paul J. Patch. Property: Riversville Road, Greenwich. Amount: $5,606. Filed Oct. 27. Juneja, Chander Sean, Greenwich. Filed by R. W. Haggerty Pool Service Inc., Norwalk, by Roger Haggerty. Property: 71 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $88,250. Filed Nov. 4. Maple Hospitality LLC, Weston. Filed by American Builders and Contractors Supply Co. Inc., West Haven, by Andrew Kennedy. Property: 1 Twin Oak Lane, Weston. Amount: $24,423. Filed Oct. 27. Morrison, Hillary, Greenwich. Filed by Westport Builder Group LLC, Westport, by Bernard Deverin. Property: 8 Tremont St., Greenwich. Amount: $20,000. Filed Oct. 28. S H E L 00001 1 B - 000000 - 0000 4 4, Shelton. Filed by JC Painting, by Victor Coppa Jr. Property: 8 Quago Trail, Shelton. For an undisclosed amount. Filed Oct. 20. Siegel, Wendy and Stephen Siegel, Weston. Filed by Don Jorgensen, Redding, by self. Property: 7 Saugatuck River Road, Weston. Amount: $1,810. Filed Oct. 5. Stehli, Jennie and James G. Stehli, Greenwich. Filed by DeRosa Builders LLC, Greenwich, by Anthony B. DeRosa. Property: 275 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $41,143. Filed Oct. 26. Vecsey, Russell J., Easton. Filed by Arwood Waste & Demolition, Jacksonville, Fla., by John Arwood. Property: 75 Honeysuckle Hill Lane, Easton. Amount: $752. Filed Oct. 30.
MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Hartley and Parker Ltd Inc., Stratford. Released by Solar Landscape LLC, Neptune City, N.J., by Madeline Fortino. Property: 100 Browning St., Stratford. Amount: $51,430. Filed Oct. 29.
LIS PENDENS Akhundzadeh, Roozbeh, et al., Westport. Filed by Joseph Lucian Gerardi, Stamford, for Riverside Green Condominium Association Inc., Westport. Property: 220 Riverside Ave., Unit 4, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for unpaid common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 3.
Azevedo, Joao V., et al., Monroe. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 62 Hunter Ridge Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $504,000, dated March 2006. Filed Nov. 3.
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Cybart, Maria, et al., Shelton. Filed by Thomas J. Welch, for the city of Shelton tax collector, Shelton. Property: 28 Dexter Drive, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Shelton and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 19.
FIGURES Gjelevic, Dila, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 198 Strobel Ave., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $525,000, dated November 2005. Filed Oct. 15.
Vajda, Laszlo, et al., Stratford. Filed by Kruzynski Law Office LLC, Shelton, for Hawley Glen Condominium Association Inc., Shelton. Property: 30 Hawley Glen, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for unpaid common charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 26.
Goulden, Christopher T., et al., Stratford. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 125 Warner Hill Road, Unit 76, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $174,800, dated April 2006. Filed Oct. 26.
Watson, Dervell D., et al., Monroe. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 247 Pastors Walk, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $324,000, dated September 2005. Filed Oct. 14.
Bagon, Darleen M., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Owens, Schine & Nicola PC, Trumbull, for the town of Trumbull. Property: 18 Quail Trail, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on sewer assessment liens levied by the city of Trumbull. Filed Oct. 26.
Delfino, Joseph, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 56 Redspire Court, Unit J-30, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $150,000, dated August 2003. Filed Nov. 3.
Bartolo, Anthony V., et al., Monroe. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 268 Barn Hill Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $417,000, dated October 2007. Filed Oct. 26.
Discala, George, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 42 Twitchgrass Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $317,900, dated February 2006. Filed Oct. 13.
Savain, Nadia, et al., Monroe. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 578 Moose Hill Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $150,000, dated February 2003. Filed Oct. 14.
Bruno II, Kenneth C., et al., Monroe. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Pingora Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 135 Barn Hill Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $298,493, dated April 2013. Filed Nov. 5.
Dolan, Marilyn A., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 153 Ashwood Terrace, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $471,000, dated July 2007. Filed Nov. 4.
Sherwood, Edna J., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 3699 Broadbridge Ave., Unit 111, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $47,000, dated June 2003. Filed Nov. 4.
Espino, Fray, Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 21 Bailey St., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $288,000, dated September 2006. Filed Oct. 22.
Simpson, Sheila S. and William E. Simpson, et al., Shelton. Filed by Meyers, Piscitelli & Link LLP, Avon, for People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 1 of Waterview Landing, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $464,000, dated October 2006. Filed Oct. 27.
Canola, Joaquin G., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 45 Sands Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $199,500, dated November 2006. Filed Oct. 26. Cardoza, Matthew, et al., Monroe. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. Property: 18 Hurd Ave., Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $331,500, dated January 2006. Filed Oct. 15. Clark Jr., John E., et al., Westport. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 167 North Ave., Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1 million, dated January 2007. Filed Nov. 6. Corcia, Raymond P., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 85 Floral Way, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $119,000, dated March 1994. Filed Nov. 6. Cwilka, Kathleen M., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 504 Franklin Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $196,000, dated January 2005. Filed Oct. 26.
Forman, Lisa Bologna, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 6 Cobblers Hill Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $332,949, dated November 2010. Filed Nov. 6. Francis, Velma, Stratford. Filed by Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg LLP, Stamford, for Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 107 Canaan Court, Building 81, Apt. 11, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for unpaid common charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 27. Freischlag, Josephine C., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 6 Reynwood Manor, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $2 million, dated June 2004. Filed Oct. 26. Garnett, Kyle and Jamie Garnett, Trumbull. Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 59 Round Hill Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated November 2005. Filed Oct. 13.
Smith, Joshua J., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 4226 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $247,450, dated December 2010. Filed Oct. 13. Soto, Helen S., et al., Shelton. Filed by Kruzynski Law Office LLC, Shelton, for South Side Condominium Association Inc., Shelton. Property: 64 Myrtle St., Unit 6, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for unpaid common charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 13. Strickland, Patrick, et al., Stratford. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 119 Quail St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $218,371, dated February 2004. Filed Oct. 27. Theroux, Jean G., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 111B Chasta Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $253,600, dated September 2005. Filed Oct. 28.
Woolen, Nora R., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Owens, Schine & Nicola PC, Trumbull, for the town of Trumbull. Property: 12 Grayrock Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on sewer assessment liens levied by the town of Trumbull. Filed Oct. 26. Wriget, Marjorie B. and Samone T. Wright, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Trumbull Townhomes Association Inc., Trumbull. Property: 13 Oak Lane, Unit 11, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for unpaid common charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Oct. 27.
MORTGAGES 1135 Post Road E LLC, Westport, by Ryan Moran. Lender: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 1135 Post Road East, Westport. Amount: $7.5 million. Filed Nov. 5.
1400 West Broad St. LLC, Stratford, by Joan J. Ganim. Lender: People’s United Bank NA Property: 1400 W. Broad St., Stratford. Amount: $40,000. Filed Oct. 30. 16 Chapel LLC, Greenwich, by Natasha Justina Pray. Lender: F. Richard Ford III, et al., Stamford. Property: 41 W. View Place, Greenwich. Amount: $200,000. Filed Nov. 5. 16 Hawthorne Street South LLC, Greenwich, by Michael Pellegrino. Lender: Westport National Bank, Westport. Property: 16 Hawthorne Street South, Greenwich. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Oct. 28. 1681 Huntington Turnpike LLC, Trumbull, by Jill Petrides. Lender: RCN Capital Funding LLC, South Windsor. Property: 1681 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull. Amount: $120,000. Filed Oct. 30. 3J Acquisition LLC, by Jeffrey A. Bloomberg. Lender: Bank of America NA, Houston, Texas. Property: 3 Jada Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $8.2 million. Filed Oct. 30. 552 Lake Avenue Limited Partnership, Greenwich, by Christopher E. Bashian. Lender: BNY Mellon NA, Boston, Mass. Property: 552 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $2 million. Filed Oct. 26. 61 Mimosa Drive LLC, by Anthony J. Melillo Jr. Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 61 Mimosa Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Nov. 2.
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FACTS 714 LLC, Shelton, by John Sciana Sr. Lender: James Blakeman, Shelton. Property: 405 Bridgeport Ave., 12 Nells Rock Road, and 20, 28 and 36 Buddington Road, Shelton. Amount: $80,000. Filed Oct. 26.
North American Home Solutions Inc., Stratford, by Michael Robinson. Lender: Grand Coast Capital Fund 1 LLC, Hingham, Mass. Property: 62 Wedgewood Drive, Easton. Amount: $345,000. Filed Nov. 5.
8 Chapel Lane LLC, Westport, by Andelka Radman. Lender: Janet M. Effron, Greenwich. Property: 8 Chapel Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $618,000. Filed Nov. 6.
Oneida 2F LLC, by Michele E. Tesei. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich. Property: 2 Oneida Drive, Unit F, Greenwich. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Nov. 2.
Abbey Road Riverside LLC, Fairfield, by Mark Keeney. Lender: United Bank, Glastonbury. Property: 33 Riverside Ave., Westport. Amount: $11.5 million. Filed Nov. 3.
S and G of Shelton LLC, Shelton, by Benjamin W. Perry Jr. Lender: Ion Bank, Naugatuck. Property: 88 and 94 Perry Hill Road, Shelton. Amount: $750,000. Filed Nov. 2.
Armstrong Shelton Property LLC, Secaucus, N.J., by Aaron D. Stauber. Lender: The Washington Trust Co., Westerly, R.I. Property: 2 and 4 Armstrong Road, Shelton. Amount: $8 million. Filed Nov. 2. Bank Street Real Estate Investment LLC, Bridgeport, by Eldad Yagen. Lender: B2R Finance LP, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 75 Yarwood St., Stratford. Amount: $541,000. Filed Oct. 30. Christo Properties LLC, Monroe, by Mark Christo. Lender: The Panther’s Den LLC, Monroe. Property: 500 Purdy Hill Road, Units 6 and 7, Monroe. Amount: $55,500. Filed Nov. 4.
S and G of Shelton LLC, Shelton, by Benjamin W. Perry Jr. Lender: Ion Bank, Naugatuck. Property: 235 Thompson St., Shelton. Amount: $215,000. Filed Nov. 2. S.S. Tile and Marble LLC, Bridgeport, by Sidney Santos De Souza. Lender: Secure Capital Group LLC, Stratford. Property: 1219 Huntington Road, Stratford. Amount: $145,000. Filed Oct. 28. Shelton NCP LLC, Denver, Colo., by Brian Watson. Lender: PFP Holding Company IV LLC, Chicago, Ill. Property: 65 Trap Falls Road, Shelton. Amount: $178.5 million. Filed Oct. 14.
Elk Homes LLC, Rye, N.Y., by Elk Fund II GP LLC. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Hartford. Property: 11 Orchard Place, Greenwich. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Oct. 29.
Soundview Crossing LLC, Southbury, by Mark R. Darby. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 249, 251, 253 and 257 Soundview Ave., Shelton. Amount: $330,000. Filed Oct. 29.
Huxley Properties LLC, by Jorge M. Beristain. Lender: Citibank NA, O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 17 Wescott St., Greenwich. Amount: $750,000. Filed Nov. 3.
Soundview Crossing LLC, Southbury, by Mark R. Darby. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 247 Soundview Ave., Shelton. Amount: $472,500. Filed Oct. 29.
Kea Prospect Real Estate LLC, Stamford, by Efthymios Pournaras. Lender: Charmed Prospects LLC, Fairfield. Property: 35 Prospect Road, Westport. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Nov. 2. Key Development LLC, Shelton, by Kenneth E. Schaible. Lender: Ion Bank, Naugatuck. Property: 1-3 Lakeview Ave., Lot 38, Shelton. Amount: $622,000. Filed Oct. 26. Legacy Investments LLC, Monroe, by Daniel F. Schopick. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 227 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Amount: $500,000. Filed Oct. 29. Mountainview Court LLC, Fairfield, by Paul Edison. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 225 and 229 Good Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $962,000. Filed Nov. 6. Nelson Family Farm LLC, Monroe, by Craig K. Nelson. Lender: Carole A. Mezes, Fairfield. Property: 374 Webb Circle, Monroe. Amount: $240,000. Filed Oct. 23.
TCK LLC, Greenwich, by Louis M. Spizzirro. Lender: Davis Greenwich Loan LLC, Monroe. Property: Lot 3, Map 2472, Greenwich. Amount: $850,000. Filed Nov. 3. W2W Entertainment Inc., Greenwich, by Kelly C. F. Dantas. Lender: Dolly LLC, Orlando, Fla. Property: Lots 15 and 16, Map 1282, Greenwich. Amount: $550,000. Filed Oct. 27.
NEW BUSINESSES All Things Digital, 15 Parkwood Road, Trumbull 06611, c/o Derek Vincent Dihasi. Filed Oct. 2. Aromar, 254-B Mill St., Suite A-3, Greenwich 06830, c/o Mark Butler. Filed Oct. 26. Budget Blinds of Greenwich, 14 Abbey Road, Darien 06820, c/o Andrew Bogdan. Filed Oct. 29. Carmen’s Cleaning Service, 29 Cedar Crest Place, Norwalk 06854, c/o Carmen Sanchez. Filed Oct. 27. Charles Custom Tailor, 36 Glenville St., Greenwich 06831, c/o Sun Dong Park. Filed Oct. 26.
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CTP00P911, 141 Main St., Suite 2A, Norwalk 06851, c/o Freddy F. Enrigues. Filed Oct. 29. Daniel Vitali, 44 Dunn Court, Stamford 06905, c/o Daniel Vitali. Filed Oct. 27. ECA Painting, 20 Southwind Drive, Norwalk 06854, c/o Ruben Jimenez. Filed Oct. 29. Eddie JLG, 6 Beverly Hill Drive, Shelton 06484, c/o De Oliveira Edison. Filed Oct. 16. Elite Moving Services LLC, 63 Bayview Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Timothy Freeman. Filed Oct. 23. Felix Salon and Spa, 291 Delaware Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Alexandra M. Toro. Filed Oct. 29. FF Productions, 549 Howe Ave., Second floor, Shelton 06484, c/o Nathan L. Page Sr. Filed Oct. 14. Golden View Firenze, 249 Railroad Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o David V. Corbo. Filed Oct. 29. Greene PC, P.O. Box 586m Stratford 06615, c/o Carol Plofkin. Filed Oct. 29. Greenwich Gardeners Group, 19 Oak Ridge St., Unit 1, Greenwich 06830, c/o Eber Azana. Filed Nov. 2. Greenwich Martial Arts LLC, 37 West Putnam, Greenwich 06830, c/o Sarah Heines. Filed Oct. 29. Hilda Clove, 1 N. Water St., Unit 525, Norwalk 06854, c/o Jane Lynn Pryor. Filed Oct. 21. Home Jeeves Drivers, 10 Gray Lane, Westport 06880, c/o Bernard Pianica. Filed Nov. 6. Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County, 11 Lycett Court, Norwalk 06850, c/o Cary S. Shaw. Filed Oct. 23. Kellogg Smith Distributors, 6 Hill Road, Greenwich 06830, c/o Hunter Smith. Filed Nov. 4. Kontent, 124 Woodside Drive, Greenwich 06830, c/o Jonathan Toretta. Filed Nov. 3. Level 9, 38 Parsonage Road, Greenwich 06830, c/o Daniel Siciliano. Filed Oct. 27. Lue’s Cleaning Service, 16 Winfield St, Norwalk 06855, c/o Lue Filla. Filed Oct. 20. Malloy Realty Group, 16 Stamford Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Ronald E. Malloy. Filed Nov. 6. Maria Housekeeping, 27 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich 06830, c/o Maria Elena Pimienta. Filed Oct. 26.
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FIGURES Mario Pestrucci Electric, 238 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk 06854, c/o Mario Pestrucci and Christopher Pestrucci. Filed Oct. 27. Mex on Main, 6528 Main St., Trumbull 06611, c/o Nicholas Montanaro. Filed Oct. 1. Mex on Main, 6528 Main St., Trumbull 06611, c/o William Neary. Filed Oct. 1. Meza Brother Landscaping, 30 Harold Ave., Apt. 3, Greenwich 06830, c/o Justine Meza Ibanes. Filed Oct. 26. MK Psychotherapy, 7 Keofferam Road, Greenwich 06870, c/o Mary E. Karlan. Filed Oct. 26. Norwalk International Culture Exchange, 20 Elmwood Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Janet Gay Evelyn. Filed Oct. 20. Oh’s Jam, 47 Timberlane Drive, Shelton 06484, c/o Oh Kumtaek. Filed Nov. 5. One Smart Dog LLC, 865 River Road, Shelton 06484, c/o Dawn L. Lowery. Filed Oct. 29. Positive Addiction, 39 Walter Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Brendan Herlihy. Filed Oct. 30. Premier Home Builders LLC, 500 W. Putnam Ave., Suite 400, Greenwich 06830, c/o Joshua Arsenault and Steven Del Campo. Filed Nov. 5. Putnam 6 Vine, 39 E. Elm St., Greenwich 06830, c/o David P. Johnson. Filed Nov. 6. Real Powerwash Services LLC, 89 Ponus Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Abel Marcelino. Filed Oct. 28. ReNapoli Pizzeria and Chicago Italian Beef, 216 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Dough Perfect LLC. Filed Nov. 6. Rios Machine & Tool, 33 Hull St., Suite 6, Shelton 06484, c/o Rios Randol. Filed Oct. 13. Ristorante Firenze, 249 Railroad Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o David V. Corbo. Filed Oct. 29. Ruckus Learning, 55 Tory Hill Lane, Norwalk 06853, c/o Jason Root. Filed Oct. 27. Sarah Cho Custom Tailor, 36 Glenville St., Greenwich 06831, c/o Soon A. Cho. Filed Oct. 26. Sharco 4 Development, 39 Homer St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Hannibal Sharon. Filed Oct. 26. Shelton Wine & Spirits, 475 Howe Ave., Shelton 06484, c/o Mendiratta Roshini and VSS LLC. Filed Oct. 16.
Signature Enterprises, 79 Creeping Hemlock Drive, Norwalk 06851, c/o Steven Straub. Filed Oct. 20. T.H.L. Distilling Co., 801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Michele Driskell. Filed Oct. 29. T.H.L. Whiskey Co., 801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Michele Driskell. Filed Oct. 29. TEC Consulting, 92 Evnice Parkway, Stratford 06615, c/o Teri E. Carson. Filed Oct. 26. The Cottage Gardener, 35 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich 06830, c/o John W. Judson. Filed Oct. 29. The Law Office of Jessica A. Kordas, 46 Raymond Terrace, Norwalk 06855, c/o Jessica A. Zabrecky. Filed Oct. 28. The Paint Company LLC, 18 Chester St., Norwalk 06850, c/o Carlos Munoz. Filed Oct. 26. Traditional Restoration LLC, 23 Tremont St., Greenwich 06807, c/o Ewa Jarosz. Filed Nov. 4. Uniquely Me Makeup & Accessories, P.O. Box 733, 8 Sable St., Norwalk 06856, c/o Melanie Grace Ham. Filed Oct. 20. Venatus Partners US, 87 Large Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Alister Wellesley. Filed Nov. 2. Westport Wine and Spirits, 877 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Zachary Ginzburg. Filed Nov. 2.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSES Aventine Hill, 300 Long Beach Blvd., Stratford 06615, c/o Aventine Hill LLC. Permit no. LCL.0000569 Filed Oct. 26. Lazy Dog Tavern, 2505 Main St., Suite 11, Stratford 06615, c/o Christ J. Delmonico. Permit no. LIR.0019358. PCW. Filed Oct. 29. Mill River Country Club, 4567 Main St., Stratford 06614, c/o Thomas Vinci. Permit no. LPC.0000222. Filed Oct. 27.
PATENTS Attribute-based person tracking across multiple cameras. Patent no. 9,134,399 issued to Lisa M. Brown, Pleasantville, N.Y.; Rogerio S. Feris, White Plains, N.Y.; Arun Hampapur, Norwalk; and Daniel A. Vaquero, Palo Alto, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.
Clear styrene emulsion/aggregation toner. Patent no. 9,134,640 issued to Maura Sweeney, Irondequoit, N.Y.; Grazyna E. Kmiecik-Lawrynowicz, Fairport, N.Y; Robert D. Bayley, Fairport, N.Y.; and Dan Asarese, Honeoye Falls, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Electrosurgical tool cover. Patent no. 9,138,284 issued to Justin Krom, Southington; Kenneth L. Gong, San Jose, Calif.; Richard D. Gresham, Guilford; Scott E. Manzo, Shelton; and Joseph P. Orban III, Norwalk. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Image data-based temperature control of a keyless inker. Patent no. 9,138,982 issued to Peter Paul, Webster, N.Y.; Jorge A. Alvarez, Webster, N.Y.; Nancy Y. Jia, Webster, N.Y.; Charles Donahue Rizzolo, Fairport, N.Y.; and Augusto E. Barton, Palo Alto, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system for controlling access to document data using augmented reality marker. Patent no. 9,137,232 issued to Reiner Eschbach, Webster, N.Y.; Raja Bala, Pittsford, N.Y.; Saurabh Prabhat, Webster, N.Y.; and Michael R. Furst, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method for making an ink-jet print head front face having a textured superoleophobic surface. Patent no. 9,139,002 issued to Hong Zhao, Webster, N.Y.; Kyoo-Chul Pasrk, Cambridge, Mass.; Kock-Yee Law, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Predicting remaining useful life for a consumable using a weighted least square regression prediction technique. Patent no. 9,134,675 issued to Ming Yang, Fairport, N.Y.; Diane M. Foley, Palmyra, N.Y.; William K. Stumbo, Fairport, N.Y.; and Guangyu Zou, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Shuttling nip set for media sheet inversion. Patent no. 9,132,979 issued to Aaron M. Moore, Fairport, N.Y.; Carlos M. Terrero, Ontario, N.Y.; Timothy G. Shelhart, West Henrietta, N.Y.; and Roberto A. Irizarry, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Spreader system having pressure roll and method for controlling pressure in a pressure roll. Patent no. 9,138,983 issued to Derek A. Bryl, Webster, N.Y.; Jason Mathew LeFevre, Penfield, N.Y.; Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster, N.Y.; and Douglas A. Ledgerwood, Geneva, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System for creating certified document copies. Patent no. 9,137,405 issued to Reiner Eschbach, Webster, N.Y.; Edward Chapman, Rochester, N.Y.; Elizabeth D. Wayman, Ontario, N.Y.; Michael Branciforte, Rochester, N.Y.; Zhigang Fan, Webster, N.Y.; Saurabh Prabhat, Webster, N.Y.; and Holly Elizabeth Turner, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.
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