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Gotta sing? Samantha Cole adds show biz oomph to voice coaching
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amantha Cole is no stranger to the music industry spotlight. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, her songs including “Happy with You,” “Without You,” “You Light Up My Life” and “Luv Me Luv Me” (with reggae star Shaggy) charted in the U.S., U.K. and Asian markets and were in constant rotation at dance clubs around the world. Ten years ago, she stepped back from the music world and relocated to Danbury to focus on raising her family. However, her presence in the community did not go unnoticed, and she began to receive inquiries from strangers asking if she could provide their children
with singing lessons. Cole was initially skeptical that she could transition from being at the microphone to teaching others to sing. In 2011, she ran an advertisement in a local Pennysaver offering her voice-coaching services and culled a few students, including a man in his 50s who is still taking lessons from her. “As soon as I started, I felt like I was happy,” she recalled. “It was like, ‘Wow, I love it — and it’s not work, because it’s like giving back.’ ” Cole runs her Celebrity Voice Coach service from a studio in her Danbury home, where she averages between 30 and 40 students. She initially traveled to her students’ homes, but that became too time» COLE
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he market and the world have changed, and become more and more global. It was time for a change for us, too.” So said Cory Gubner, founder, president and CEO of Stamford commercial real estate firm RHYS, who sent shock waves through Fairfield County’s real estate sector when he announced that he and most of his team were joining Newmark Knight Frank in that multinational firm’s Stamford office. As what Gubner called “one of the last large boutique commercial real estate companies in the county,” RHYS — Gubner’s middle name — “set out on a path I felt was the right thing to do at the time,” by offering a more independent, hands-on approach to real estate services, he said. “But with the consolidation that’s happening in the commercial real estate industry, I started getting calls from people who asked if I was interested in joining them.” Declining to name those other suitors, Gubner said NKF ultimately won out by offering “the best opportunity for us, our clients, the business we’ve been doing and our growth. This offers our clients a truly global footprint — it’s a win/win for our clients and for us.” » RHYS
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Brookfield mother turns entrepreneur as lice removal expert BY PHIL HALL
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t is safe to assume that few people aspire to careers in lice removal. Renee Bento is no exception — in fact, the stayat-home Brookfield mother never gave much thought to the subject until her youngest child developed a headful of lice. But when trying to find the right treatment for her daughter’s lice infestation, Bento was overwhelmed with a surplus of incorrect strategies. “There was a lot of misinformation and a lot of failing products, so I found a way to do it better,” she recalled. “I thought it was a good idea to share that knowledge and teach others how to do it as well.” Bento, who earlier worked in medical billing before becoming a full-time, stay-at-home parent, studied lice eradication with Dale Longworth. a professional lice technician in Dobbs Ferry, New York, — this line of work does not require special educational licensing — and in 2012 she opened All Natural Lice Removal Studio, converting the basement of her home into a mini-clinic devoted to the removal of this unwanted hairborne intruder. “Lice is a human parasite,” Bento explained. “A louse can live up to 32 days and they can lay about 10 eggs a day. It doesn’t go on anything else. It is the second-most communicable ailment among children — the first is the common cold. No one wants to talk about it and there is a stigma, but we’re trying to get rid of it.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that between 6 million and 12 million lice infestations occur annually among children 3 to 11 years of age. But Bento noted that today’s lice have set their sights on a more mature victim. “It used to be just a kid’s thing, but it is now becoming more prevalent on teenagers and adults,” she stated. Bento added that many people are not aware they have lice until weeks after the initial infestation. “Seventy percent of people with head lice don’t even itch — it’s not a telltale sign,” she said. “The weird thing about lice is that it doesn’t go away on its own. You have to eradicate it.” So, how does Bento remove the lice from her clients? “We physical-
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Renee Bento in her lice removal office. Photo by Phil Hall.
ly remove it by combing it out,” she said, pointing out her examination stations with oversized magnifying glasses and special haircare instruments. “That’s the best way to remove it. Products sold with chemicals have been overused and the lice have grown a resistance to it. I then teach my clients how to do this, what products and instruments to use, how to check and what to look for.” Bento also informs her clients about the myths related to lice eradication. “Washing machines don’t kill lice, but 30 minutes in the drier kills lice,” she stated. “And you do not have to throw out pillows or hairbrushes.” When Bento began All Natural Lice Removal Studio, she alerted local pediatricians to her service. This offered an initial wave of referrals, and she now gains recommendations from local school nurses and the state’s Department of Child and Family Services. She also opted to focus solely on head lice and not work on removing body lice, add-
Seventy percent of people with head lice don’t even itch – it’s not a telltale sign. The weird thing about lice is that it doesn’t go away on its own. You have to eradicate it.
ing with a laugh that “head lice are more than enough.” Client volume varies by season — she noted the winter tends to be slower while the period where the end of summer transitions into the start of a school semester is usually the busiest time; an assistant clinician is available to provide an extra set of hands if her client flow becomes heavy. Bento charges $89.99 per hour for her service, with hours by appointment on all seven days of the week. And while she is not a medical professional, her service can be covered by Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, as well as some health insurance providers, and she added that the removal treatment can also be deductible on a personal income tax return. As for the future, Bento has no plans for widening her business. “Right now, I am very happy with what I’m doing and I’m very busy,” she said. “I don’t know if I want to do an expansion or franchise. I’m not thinking along those lines — yet.”
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onsumers can sometimes be in for a nasty surprise when it comes to skincare as products meant to promote a healthy appearance can be filled with toxin-laden preservatives, while others can cause a severe reaction for those with allergic or sensitive skin. Two Fairfield County women have launched a product line with a difference. Starling Skincare is aimed specifically at those with allergic and sensitive skin who are looking for healthier and cleaner skincare options. “I have a nut allergy, I’m gluten-free and about seven years ago I found myself with a severe case of contact dermatitis,” said co-founder Lisa Larson-Murphy. “It was mortifying. I looked like I had third-degree burns on my face.” Unable to find an alternative over-the-counter product in the marketplace, Larson-Murphy began researching skincare — which she said was an eye-opening experience: “The more you look at some of the ingredients, the more you realize what a crazy world it is,” she said. Along the way she mentioned her idea about building a better skincare line to Nathalie Yavonditte, whom
she met several years before when they both worked in footwear development and sales at Victoria’s Secret. Though not suffering from allergies like Larson-Murphy, Yavonditte said she has a number of skin sensitivities and can be prone to certain chemical irritants. Signing on as co-founder, Yavonditte began working with Larson-Murphy to develop a long-lasting lip balm “that really hasn’t changed since day one,” according to Larson-Murphy. Having spent about two years developing their product line, “We did a lot of testing on ourselves and our extended families,” Yavonditte laughed. The pair officially launched Starling Skincare on Nov. 29 as an online-only venture, at least so far. Starling’s skincare products are free from nuts, gluten, soy, dairy, fragrance, shea butter, dyes, sulfates, propylene glycol, BPAs (an industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins) and many other irritants. While limited to balms and deodorants, the pair plans to add more products, which are created in “production studios” in Larson-Murphy’s Stamford and Yavonditte’s Greenwich homes, in the new year, including a vegan line. The Starling duo will also work with customers with complicated allergy needs to create customized versions
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of their products. “We don’t actually create the product until we receive the order,” Larson-Murphy noted, adding that turnaround time is usually one to two business days. Offering products in small batches ensures each item is the freshest it can be, she continued. “We really want to be able to manage the quality of what we’re doing as closely as we can.” Sales have been surprisingly good. “We were really excited when we saw we were getting customers who weren’t just family or friends,” Yavonditte laughed. The pair hired a publicist and advertises on such platforms as Facebook. While the direct-to-consumer model is currently a centerpiece of Starling’s business model, LarsonMurphy said they’d like to form “one or two really strong retail partnerships and call it a day.” The idea, she said, is not to become a massive company: “That way you spend your entire day writing invoices and tracking shipments, which can be a challenging and ultimately inefficient way to build your business.” Larson-Murphy also was quick to note that Starling isn’t limiting itself when it comes to customers. “We’re targeting people with allergies,” she said, “but we want to appeal to anyone who’s looking for cleaner products.”
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an Onofrio’s 14th floor office at the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) provides a to-die-for panoramic view that sweeps across the shoreline area. Onofrio began as president and CEO of the BRBC in November after an 11-year stint as executive vice president of operations and general manager of business systems operations at Environmental Data Resources. He is also a franchise partner in three Rita’s Ice franchises in Connecticut and was the co-founder of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Young Emerging Professionals business networking group. Business Journal reporter Phil Hall visited with Onofrio at his office to discuss his first month at the BRBC and his plans for the organization into the coming year.
What attracted you to taking on the leadership role at the BRBC? “I’m coming from the corporate space. I have always been active in the communities I’ve lived in and worked in, which happens to be the lower Naugatuck River Valley in Shelton. When the company I was working for was sold earlier this year, I was decompressing and reevaluating what I would do next. I really wanted to take the opportunity to see what existed in the community space and the public sector, and I was fortunate enough that the timing worked out with Mickey Herbert [the previous president and CEO] retiring in October. The greater Bridgeport region has so much opportunity and I see so much potential to be part of the good things that are ahead of us.” What do you see as the challenges and the opportunities facing the region in 2019? “I’ll start off with the challenges. There is a percep-
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Dan Onofrio, president and CEO of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council the state government? “I don’t know a lot about Ned Lamont, to be honest with you. But our state needs change and it’s not going to be an easy battle. In order to attract new businesses here, we have to be able to talk that talk and remove the barriers of doing business. Having that experience is a valuable asset, so he needs to leverage that experience. Will he be successful at it? I hope he is, and we’re going to do our part to make him successful.” Dan Onofrio, president and CEO of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. Photo by Phil Hall.
tion that it is difficult to do business in Connecticut, so I think that we — not just as a region but as a state — need to change the perception of what Connecticut is and what we have to offer. “That leads right into the opportunities. If you look out this window, we are at the nexus of all transportation, with the port, highway and rail system, we need to take advantage of those opportunities and have businesses realize the resources we have here. And not just the infrastructure. We have the University of Bridgeport, Housatonic Community College, Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University here, and their students are our future, so we need to create pathways for them to stay here. I see the opportunities for the next generation to plant their roots here. To do that, we need to build bridges between the business community and the public sector and figure out a way to attract new business.” Speaking of the view from your window, you could also see Sikorsky Airport. Do you think it is realistic to expand the airport in order to attract a new era of commercial flights? “I think it is realistic. I don’t think the opportunity exists for a huge international airport, but certainly there is
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a need in this part of the state to have more opportunities for flights. And not just on the business side, but for commercial transport. I think we have some hurdles, but it is a resource we need to take advantage of.” On the way over to your office in downtown Bridgeport, it was difficult not to notice a number of empty retail stores. What can the BRBC do to encourage new retailers and support the existing stores? “For the Small Business Saturday shopping event that takes place right after Thanksgiving, we put up some simple social media pages to get the small-business community together and get their message out into the wider community. We were only able to launch that a week and a half before the day, but a number of businesses I visited were so grateful and thankful for doing it on their behalf. “One of my top priorities is to get engaged with the small-business community as well as the large corporations, and to work with the universities to see how we can create that ecosystem to create a sustainable downtown.” During the recent election, the question of tolls was a contentious issue. Where does the BRBC stand on that?
“Obviously, we need to figure out as a state how to create more revenues. Is tolls the answer? I don’t know. What I will say is that we will get behind what our business community has to say and will go from there as we engage the wider community.” Another sticky subject in the past election was tax increases. Will the BRBC be in Hartford for the next General Assembly session to lobby on that issue? “Again, we have to stand behind what our constituents believe in, and it is our job to get all the people at the table to see where is the compromise. Obviously, there isn’t a silver bullet here. We have to cut spending and generate new sources of revenue. “The new legislative session is going to start in January, and we’d like to go up there with a specific agenda. What those items will be is now being discussed, but I intend on engaging the business community. Additionally, our local and state representatives need to come together as well, so they can hear from the community about what’s important to them.” Ned Lamont campaigned for governor on his experience as a businessman. Do you believe that he can bring a private sector approach to running
Your predecessor at the helm of the BRBC, Mickey Herbert, was very enthusiastic about the proposed MGM Bridgeport project. Do you share his enthusiasm? “I do. We need a shot in the arm and MGM is more than a shot in the arm. Not only does it bring jobs, but it brings activity to Bridgeport. People will come to Bridgeport as a destination. I look at the Webster Bank Arena and when they have events there, we see the overflow in the downtown to visit our restaurants and our shops. That is a positive thing for Bridgeport and I think it will spark a lot of other development projects.” Mayor Joe Ganim of Bridgeport teamed with Mayor Toni Harp of New Haven in a two-city proposal to attract Amazon’s second headquarters to the region, and the two mayors also teamed up with the MGM Bridgeport project. Do you see yourself working with your New Haven counterpart on future projects? “Garrett F. Sheehan, the CEO of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, is also relatively new in his role. We’ve talked a few times on the phone and we intend on collaborating. We share the shoreline and we would be foolish not to partner and collaborate on potential opportunities.
I would go further and say the metro cities of Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury and Stamford would be foolish not to collaborate more for the state of Connecticut. Who else but us, the representatives of the business community, can help but be the cheerleaders and rally change for the state?” Looking out your window again, I am reminded that this part of the state was once a stronghold of manufacturing — but there is very little evidence of that today. Is it realistic to think manufacturing can return to the region? “Manufacturing is not dead, it’s changed. We need to embrace the new technology and continually evolve. We need to identify the needs that exist and promote those opportunities in the region. We need to be leveraging the universities, because they know the technologies that are cutting edge, and partner their programs with businesses that maybe don’t have the funding to invest in R&D and see if we can create a public-private relationship to help smaller businesses develop the products.” What is your 2019 forecast for the regional and national economy? “Looking at the opportunities in Bridgeport, I see a really good future. Whether we realize it in 2019 is another thing. If policy in Hartford can change, we will see a domino effect of activity in Connecticut that will boost the economy. But it’s not a silver bullet — there are a multitude of things that need to happen. Nationally, people are feeling good, and there is a cautious optimism that things will continue. But you don’t know what the markets are going to do. So, ride the wave as long as you can, I suppose.”
Connecticut reviewing proposals to improve prescription drug costs for municipal workers BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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onnecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo has announced the conclusion of a request for proposals for a new state pharmacy benefits agreement that seeks to change the paradigm of how pharmacy benefits are managed and to establish the most innovative and transparent pharmacy benefits contract in the nation. Lembo administers health care and prescription benefits on behalf of more than 200,000 public employees, retirees and their dependents, including employees from more than 100 municipal groups that should benefit from the savings of this new contract. “We are putting every bidder on notice that the state of Connecticut is calling the shots on prescription drug costs and quality,” Lembo said. “Taxpayers and patients are ready for a new way of doing business. “The state of Connecticut will exert its force in the market,” he said, “setting an example for other large employers across the nation, to demand what is right, beginning with details about who is paying who — and requiring that pharmacy benefit managers and drug corporations pass on all cost savings to taxpayers and consumers.” The state is preparing to simplify and streamline how it pays pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) with a more transparent system of administrative fees per drug. This will replace a system that allows the state’s PBMs to arrange for what Lembo called “hidden wealth” exchanges with drug manufacturers that only benefit the PBM. Those once-hidden manufacturer payments and price spreads must now be disclosed and entirely passed on to the state. Lembo said the pending RFP demands that bidders prepare for a new era of transparency, pricing and scrutiny, including the following: Transparency: The entirety of all drug manufacturer payments to the PBM related to the state will be passed on to the state, and the state will fully know and only pay the amount that the PBM paid each pharmacy for the cost of filling prescriptions with no added so-called “spread pricing,” the practice by PBMs of charging plans more than what they paid. And the amount paid for drugs will be based on the lowest price list, or “Maximum Allowable Cost,” preventing PBMs from subsidizing their spread pricing contracts by making the state plan pay more to network pharmacies than the PBM pays to those same pharmacies when it is allowed to pocket the difference. Bidders will also provide frequent data feeds to disclose all net costs, post manufacturer rebate, so that the state has full information as to actual costs of medication, and these requirements will be subject to audits to verify compliance. New pricing models: Drug costs guaranteed by the PBM should now be based
on a per-patient, or per-unit, basis, rather than a discount off of the average wholesale price (AWP). Currently, PBMs benefit from ever-increasing AWPs as it makes it easier for them to meet their pricing guarantees while maximizing the amount of revenue they retain. Lembo maintains that the guaranteed discount off of the AWP model doesn’t always favor the lowest cost therapeutically equivalent drugs; rather, it favors the drugs that the PBM can achieve the greatest discount off of AWP. Moving to pricing guarantees on a per-patient or per-unit basis better aligns the PBMs’ incentives with that of the plan and patients by incentivizng the PBM to prefer the highest value drugs, rather than those that help the PBM maximize revenue, Lembo said. Bidders must also commit to annual “market checks” to ensure that the state plan is getting the best market pricing.
New auditing authority: The state will require expanded audit authority to ensure PBMs are complying with new transparency and price guarantee models. New rebate policy, prescription amounts and incentives for low-cost generics: Drug rebates, where applicable, will be immediately provided to consumers at the pharmacy counter. The state will also require the PBM to offer a reduced generic copay to participants if a lower-cost therapeutically equivalent alternative is available. Lembo said this new requirement will block PBMs from the practice of offering lower copays for more expensive drugs over generics. The state will also put an end to prescription drug waste by limiting first-time prescriptions to 30-day fills, as analysis has found that 30 percent of 90-day first-time fills were never refilled, indicating medication waste. New data sharing with doctors, nurses
and other prescribers: The state will require its new PBM to provide new tools embedded into prescribers’ electronic medical records systems that allow prescribers to see the actual cost of the medications they are prescribing, alongside therapeutically equivalent alternatives, so the prescriber will have the information they need to make an informed choice when otherwise interchangeable drugs are available, thus reducing the cost of care. Once established the comptroller’s office will advocate expansion to other health plans including Medicaid and other private payers, creating a powerful new tool to drive down net pharmacy drug costs. Interested bidders were required to submit their intention to bid by Nov. 30. Lembo, his staff and members of the state’s Health Care Cost Containment Committee are now reviewing the proposals. A contractor will be selected at the end of February 2019.
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consuming as her business grew. Her classes take place in the evenings and she often hosts weekend classes to accommodate students traveling from as far away as Mystic and Long Island. “Seventy-five percent or 80 percent of my students travel an hour to me,” she said. “If you asked me how many Danbury students I have, I’d say that I probably have one. There is a bit of disconnect.” Cole’s student body ranges from young performers dreaming of taking home an armful of Grammy Awards to nonprofessionals that developed a late-life urge to unleash their inner Ethel Merman. “I have ladies in their 60s that do this as part of their bucket list, because it’s something they wanted to do,” she continued. “I have band members who play guitar, but now they have to sing lead and they need some help. I have rappers who just want to learn to sing so they can rap better. I have Spanish singers. I’ve had a guy from Pakistan who sings in his language. I can pretty much do all ages, all styles and all levels.” However, Cole prefers
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Samantha Cole and her students at a showcase presentation in New York City. Photo courtesy Ms. Cole.
thy response thanks to hard work. “I had one guy from Norwalk who played guitar, and every week for six months we did a lot of ear training. Within two months, he was singing the songs in the right key. So, he was serious about it — he was going home and doing his homework.” Cole charges her students $65 for a 45-minute session and $75 for an hour. The fee on the latter is rising to $85 per hour in January.
She is also offering a new package to help students interested in songwriting. As for the Celebrity Voice Coach students, Cole stages two events each year — one at the Ridgefield Playhouse and the other at The Bitter End in Manhattan — where her students put on a full-throttle vocal showcase of what they learned. She also hosts a more intimate monthly acoustic show with her students at Empire Szechuan in Bethel. “This allows the
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Joining Gubner, who was named executive managing director at NKF, are RHYS Executive Vice President and Partner Christian Bangert as managing director; RHYS directors Alex Haendler and Sam Chambers and Associate Director Jon Conway, who will retain those titles at NKF, and Thomas Gardner and Amber Hinlicky, who will respectively provide financial analysis and administrative support to the team. That represents about two-thirds of RHYS’ staff. Gubner would not discuss why the others did not join NKF as well, but said that moving en masse to a new firm was a non-negotiable aspect of any move. “This team has been with me for a long time,” he said. Bangert was one of the founding members of RHYS in 2009 “and I was not going to sepa-
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not to teach operatic singing — she recommended coaches that work exclusively on that art form. According to Cole, the most common mistake that new students make is their eagerness to burst into song. “They just sing,” she observed. “They don’t really think about what they’re doing and they just kind of go through the motions. When they start learning about breathing and posture, their reaction is, ‘Wow, that’s a lot of work — it’s a lot harder than I thought.’ That is especially true from musicians that play and sing for fun.” Cole also warned that many students don’t realize that they need to keep up their vocal exercises in-between coaching sessions. “If you don’t practice at home, it will be harder to succeed,” she said. “If you just come to me without practicing, it’s like you’re doing the same lesson again every week.” Cole admitted that on rare occasions, she encounters students whose enthusiasm far outruns their talent. “I’ve only had maybe three people come to me in seven years where I was like, ‘Oh, God!’ ” she laughed, although she preferred to focus on students who achieve applause-wor-
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The RHYS team moving to Newmark Knight Frank, from left: Christian Bangert, Sam Chambers, Thomas Gardner, Amber Hinlicky, Alex Haendler, Jon Conway and Cory Gubner.
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students to get over fear and build confidence,” she stated. For students who excelled beyond expectations, Cole has arranged for them to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” prior to sports events, and she has also coordinated private auditions with producers at the NBC series “The Voice.” “But they have to be ready and they have to put the time into it,” she insisted.
“I just don’t hand that out unless I feel they are working towards it.” For those seeking out a voice coach for themselves or their children, Cole advised that the coach’s background be double checked — especially in a key area. “Do they sing?” she asked. “Can they sing? I’ve got stories where students went to a teacher who wasn’t a singer and couldn’t even sing.”
rate us. I was not interested in coming over as an individual — and I would not have.” Although the move to NKF — founded in 1929 and headquartered in New York City, with offices throughout the U.S. and around the globe — was discussed for a number of weeks, its suddenness was reflected by the fact that the RHYS website was still operational as of Dec. 10, listing Gubner and the aforementioned new NKF employees as still with RHYS. “That won’t be the case for much longer,” Gubner laughed. Asked if any RHYS clients had balked at the fact that the Realtors they thought they’d signed on with are now part of a much bigger concern, Gubner said the opposite was the case. “The reception has been beyond excellent,” he said. “Our clients are very excited. This represents a better opportunity for them
— they’ll still be getting all the expertise we offer, but on a much bigger platform and level.” RHYS was Gubner’s third entrepreneurial venture. He spent 10 years at Pyramid Real Estate, rising to full partner in 1995, before leaving in 1998 to form Chase Commerical, which he merged with GVA Williams in 2002 and sold to FirstService Corp. in 2008. Nevertheless, he said, he had no hesitations about giving up the reins as boss to become a team member at NKF. “We’re all still brokers serving our clients’ real estate needs,” he said. “I felt that Newmark is a very entrepreneurial-feeling company that happens to be really big. This is really a collaboration — my team and I came in as RHYS and have merged into Newmark seamlessly. And both firms are about the same thing: Client first.”
Public access outweighs privacy in Brookfield man’s case against The Tuxedo Club BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com
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ublic access to court documents involving The Tuxedo Club and a fired general manager outweighs the possible harm the records could have on the ex-employee looking for a job, a federal judge has ruled. Martin A. Badinelli of Brookfield, sued The Tuxedo Club in 2015, claiming that the Orange County country club wrongfully fired him. Last month, he asked federal court in White Plains, New York, to seal records in the lawsuit he filed against the club, to protect his privacy, reputation and earnings potential. “Protection against the possibility of future adverse impact on employment,” U.S. District Judge Vincent L. Briccetti said in a Dec. 6 opinion, “does not overcome the presumption of public access.” The Tuxedo Club hired Badinelli as general manager in 2009. But after Badinelli questioned the club’s liquor practices, he claimed in his 2015 lawsuit, he was fired. He alleged, for instance, that the club routinely served liquor to nonmembers at weddings it hosted, even though it did not have a catering license or a liquor license to sell to nonmembers. Badinelli sued The Tuxedo Club for $750,000, alleging retaliation, age discrimination and breach of contract. Briccetti ordered the parties to arbitrate the dispute. In April, they notified him that the dispute had been settled. The federal case was closed. Last month, Badinelli asked the court to seal the case records. Any potential employer, his lawyer, William D. Frumkin, wrote, would check on him with an internet search and find the records. “The existence of this litigation appears frequently” in internet search results, according to the motion to seal, “including as the very first search result in a Google search.” “I have encountered a significant lack of response that can only be explained by potential employers learning of my litigation,” Badinelli declared in a separate filing. “My reputation and earning potential have been severely damaged by the record of this litigation on the internet.” His lawyer also argued that the presumption of public access to court documents is strongest when the documents play a sub-
stantial role in determining the litigant’s substantial rights. Here, Frumkin said, the federal court records are minimal because the dispute was handled mostly in private arbitration. Badinelli and The Tuxedo Club also agreed to keep the arbitration documents confidential, and the club has not opposed the motion to seal the federal records. Briccetti noted that there is a presumption of immediate public access to judicial documents, under common law and the First
Amendment, but courts may consider competing factors such as privacy or the danger of impairing law enforcement. But Badinelli chose federal court, Briccetti said. He should have considered the possibility of future impact when he filed the case, and since he had an arbitration agreement with the club he could have bypassed the court and taken the case directly to arbitration. The motion to seal, he said, “is largely based on a desire to remove information
from the internet.” But the fact that Briccetti compelled arbitration is already a matter of public record that appears on the court docket, internet search engine results and in published law reports. It would be pointless, he said, to seal the records. Badinelli argues that his interests in privacy, reputation and earning capacity outweigh the interest of public access to the court records, Briccetti summarized. “The court,” he ruled, “is not persuaded.”
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o say that strategies for saving for retirement have changed over the past 75 years would be a major understatement. But it’s a challenge that Pentegra, the provider of retirement plan, fiduciary outsourcing and institutional investment solutions, has been able to meet since its birth in 1943. “One thing that’s remained constant is the way we cater to our client base,” said John Pinto, CEO and president of the company since 2013. “We’ve always been able to provide innovative products and change with the marketplace to meet the needs of different types of clients.” In 1943, employees in the U.S. could rely on their company pension to see them through their golden years, usually augmented by the Social Security program, then just eight years old. Today, of course, the picture is very different. The employer-funded pension or defined benefit plan has gone by the wayside in most industries, with a shift toward the defined contribution plan like the 401(k), where the employee is largely responsible for building his or her nest egg (augmented in many cases by the employer, which can provide “matching” funds depending on varying formulae and situations). Navigating those and other changes successfully has been key to the success of Pentegra, whose corporate headquarters is in White Plains, New York, with another office in Shelton. “We have evolved tremendously,” affirmed First Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Robert Alin, who, having joined Pentegra in 1986, is its longest-serving employee. “When I started here we essentially had just two products — a multiple employer defined benefit pension program (MEP) and a tax-ex-
Top Left: Pentegra First Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Robert Alin and Assistant Vice President-Compliance Lars Ernst. Top Right: Pentegra CEO and President John Pinto and his daughter, Jennifer, the firm’s marketing coordinator, at the company’s 75th anniversary party Dec. 3. Bottom: Pentegra CEO and President John Pinto (center) holds a White Plains ‘Pentegra Day’ proclamation at the company’s 75th anniversary party. Also present, from left: Pentegra First Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Robert Alin; Senior Vice President Richard Rausser; Pinto; Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Scott Stone; Senior Vice President, Human Resources Colleen Zanicchi; Senior Vice President, National Sales Director Pete Swisher; Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Michael Palmiere; and Senior Vice President and CFO Charles Sorrentino.
empt trustee savings plan for employees of financial institutions and organizations,” Alin continued. “We were only allowed to work with financial institutions then because of Department of Labor regulations.” The privately owned firm — which started life with the pithy name Retirement Fund of the Federal Home Loan Bank System — was founded by that system in 1943 to administer a defined benefit pension trust, the Savings Associations Retirement Fund, for its employees. It took the name Pentegra — a combination of “pensions” and “integrity” — in 1993. The change came about after a concerted effort “that took a couple years to get off the ground” to receive IRS approval to grow its product line to include single employer retirement plans, Alin said. It also received permission to expand the marketing of its programs and services beyond the financial community to businesses across different industries and sectors on a
national basis. “We had a contest” to come up with the new moniker, Alin said. “Originally we thought it would be called ‘Integra,’ but there was an automobile that was popular at the time with that name, so we didn’t want to have to deal with that confusion.” (The Honda Integra was introduced to the U.S. in the mid-1980s, but was discontinued in 2006.) Assets under management (AUM), which had topped $500 million by the end of the 1970s, reached over $2 billion by the end of the ‘90s. With the new millennium, Pentegra grew further with some key acquisitions, including subsidiaries of Retirement System Group Inc.; full-service, third-party retirement plan administration and recordkeeping firm Alliance Benefit GroupCarolinas; and Advanced Pension Solutions Inc., a full-service, third-party retirement plan administration firm based in Ohio. Those moves, Pinto said, have helped Pentegra diver-
I tell everybody I meet, no matter what business they’re in, to save early and save often for their retirement, and they should try to increase their contribution (to a retirement fund) by 1 percent a year, every single year. It doesn’t impact your paycheck that much and it obviously can add up over time.
sify both geographically and in terms of the products and services it offers. The firm now has over $13 billion in AUM, nearly double its $7.5 billion in AUM at the end of the last decade, he said. “We’ve expanded our product line significantly, and we’ve built the fiduciary expertise that helps give us a competitive advantage.” The company claims a 98 percent client retention rate, as well as over 100 clients who have been with it for at least 30 years. Pentegra further bills itself as one of the largest and most experienced MEP providers in the country. Those tax-qualified retirement plans, wherein two or more unrelated employers participate, can be particularly attractive to small businesses that are otherwise unlikely to provide retirement benefits in the face of expensive startup costs and burdensome administrative responsibilities. Pinto said that one thing that has unfortunately not
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changed is Americans’ failure to save enough for retirement. A report earlier this year by the Harvard Business Review found that, among Americans aged 40 to 45, “the median retirement account balance is $14,500 — less than 4 percent of what the median-income worker will require in savings to meet his retirement needs.” And the Social Security safety net that many assume will see them through their retirement — never intended to fund all of one’s golden years in the first place — has also been widely reported to be in danger. For the first time since 1982, Social Security’s total costs are expected to exceed its income this year. The latest annual report by Social Security’s trustees estimates that, if no changes are made, the system will be paying most but not all promised benefits by 2034, when it essentially will run out of money. “I tell everybody I meet, no matter what business they’re in, to save early and save often” for their retirement, Pinto said. “And they should try to increase their contribution (to a retirement fund) by 1 percent a year, every single year. It doesn’t impact your paycheck that much and it obviously can add up over time.” Taking full advantage of an employer’s 401(k) matching funds — or, if there is no employer plan, investing in alternative vehicles like IRAs or Roth IRAs — is also of paramount importance, Pinto added. “Retirement comes a lot more quickly than most people think,” he said. As for shepherding Pentegra to its 100th anniversary and beyond, Pinto said the mantra will remain the same: Putting — and servicing — the client’s needs first. “That’s one thing that definitely hasn’t changed,” he said. “Any of our clients can pick up the phone and talk to me or any of our senior team members. It’s a practice that’s embedded in our heritage.”
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‘Gridlock Sam’ says driverless cars could impact sprawl BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com
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riverless cars, known by the more scientific-sounding name autonomous vehicles, may change the shape of suburban development, according to Sam Schwartz, aka “Gridlock Sam” and a former New York City traffic commissioner. Schwartz, who also is known as “Gridlock Sam” by virtue of his column with that title appearing in the New York Daily News, was the luncheon keynote speaker Dec. 6 when Pace University’s Land Use Center presented its 17th Annual Alfred B. DelBello Land Use and Sustainable Development Conference. Schwartz addressed about 250 developers, consultants, local leaders, attorneys and other professionals gathered at the Pace campus in White Plains,
New York. His firm, Sam Schwartz Transportation Consulting, specializes in transportation planning and engineering. Schwartz owns a house in Somers and is quite familiar with suburban driving, commuting patterns and traffic jams. His new book, “No One at the Wheel: Driverless Cars and the Road of the Future,” looks at the inevitability of autonomous vehicles, the problems they may cause and the benefits they might provide. In an interview with the Business Journal, Schwartz said, “Imagine someone from Westchester who works in Manhattan. The autonomous vehicle takes that person there. That person is at work at 9 o’clock and tells the autonomous vehicle ‘you know it costs $80 to park here for the day, why don’t you just drive back home to Westchester and wait until I tell you that
Sam Schwartz, also known as ‘Gridlock Sam.’ Photo by Peter Katz.
I’m ready to leave.’ ” In addition to doubling the number of miles traveled on the area’s roads as a result of cars making one leg of a round trip empty, Schwartz suggests driverless cars may encourage people to live farther away from urban centers. “Suddenly the car becomes much more comfortable and you can get lots of things done, even sleep done in your car.” Schwartz was only half joking when he said that we’ve got to watch out for empty “zombie cars” taking over. “The traffic could very well get much worse because there will be more vehicle miles traveled, more cars on the road than ever before.” The current interest among developers and municipalities in transit-oriented developments may help keep cars off the roads, Schwartz suggested. “Building town centers
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where you can walk and you have greater accessibility to local stores, that’s terrific, but there is going to be a tension out there if we rely on the autonomous vehicle to drive us further and further out and encourage sprawl.” He said there is a definite positive trend taking shape right now regarding traffic levels. “Younger people, millennials, are driving far less than previous generations. There’s a 20 percent drop in the amount of driving that millennials do compared to any other generation that came of age,” he told the Business Journal. Getting to the train station is an area where Schwartz believes autonomous vehicles could have a big impact on life in the suburbs. They could “…take you that last mile or two or five miles to a train station to drop you off and pick you up when you come back.”
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THE LIST: Health Insurance
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Listed alphabetically. Name Address Phone number Website
Locations served
Total employees
2017 revenue ($)
Medical, pharmacy and dental, Medicare plans, Medicaid Mark T. Bertolini, services, behavioral health programs, medical management chairman and CEO, and and life and disability plans; network includes 5,667 hospitals, Karen S. Lynch, president approximately 1.2 million health care professionals and more 1853 than 690,000 doctors and specialists
International
48,290
60.5 billion
Gail Boudreaux President and CEO of Anthem Inc. 1997
14 states, including Connecticut and New York (other states through other entities)
56,000
90 billion
Joe Brennan Private insurance for companies with three to 50 employees; President and CEO, CBIA offers plans from Aetna, ConnectiCare, Harvard Pilgrim Health Connecticut hcservice@cbia.com Care and UnitedHealthcare/Oxford
N/A
N/A
Michael F. Neidorff Chairman and CEO 1978
Offers commercial and individual insurance
Licensed in all states except New York
33,700
48 billion
David Cordani President and CEO 1982
Offers medical, dental, supplemental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision care, benefits, health coaching, condition management, group life, accident and disability insurance; group insurance provides disability, life and accident products to individuals through their workplace, association or affinity group
International
45,000
41.6 billion
Eric Galvin President 1981
Full range of products and services for businesses, municipalities, individuals and those who are Medicare eligible. Ranked among the top commercial health plans in the nation according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Connecticut state; Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and portions of Berkshire counties in western Massachusetts; parts of Rhode Island; metropolitan New York area
640 employees 1.8 billion based in Farmington
Top local executive(s) Types of health care insurance offered Year agency established
Aetna Inc.
151 Farmington Ave., Hartford, Conn. 06156 860-273-0123 • aetna.com
Anthem Health Plans Inc.
(d.b.a. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield) (An Anthem Co.) 108 Leigus Road, Wallingford, Conn. 06492 800-922-4670 • anthem.com
CBIA Health Connections
350 Church St., Hartford, Conn. 06103 860-244-1900 • www2.cbia.com/ieb/er/default.htm
Celtic Insurance Co.
( A subsidiary of Centene Corp.) 77 W. Wacker, Suite 1200, Chicago, Ill. 60606 800-477-7870 • celtic-net.com
Cigna Corp.
900 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, Conn. 06002 800-997-1652 • cigna.com
ConnectiCare
(A subsidiary of EmblemHealth) 175 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, Conn. 06034 860-674-5757 • connecticare.com
EmblemHealth Inc.
55 Water St., New York, N.Y. 10041 646-447-5000 • emblemhealth.com
Empire BlueCross BlueShield
(Trade name of Empire Health Care Assurance Inc. ) 1 Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10006 212-476-1000 • empireblue.com
Fidelis Care
(Parent is Centene Corp.) 95-25 Queens Blvd., Rego Park, N.Y. 11374 888-343-3547 • fideliscare.org
Mid-Hudson VIP
124 Main St., New Paltz, N.Y. 12561 845-255-6035 • midhudsonvip.com
Mohawk Valley Physicians Health Plan (MVP) 625 State St., Schenectady, N.Y. 12301 800-777-4793 • mvphealthcare.com
Oscar Health
295 Lafayette St., New York, N.Y. 10012 855-672-2788 • hioscar.com
Oxford Health Plans
(A division of UnitedHealthcare) 14 Central Park Drive, Hooksett, N.H. 03106 800-216-0778 • oxhp.com
UnitedHealthcare
(A division of UnitedHealth Group) 185 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn. 06103 860-702-5000 • uhc.com
Universal American
(A WellCare Company) 44 S. Broadway, Suite 1200, White Plains , N.Y. 10601 914-934-5200 • universalamerican.com
Karen M. Ignagni President and CEO 2006 Alan Murray President and CEO 1934 Rev. Patrick J. Frawley President and CEO 1993
Network-based dental and vision products and health plan services for individuals/families and employers, a variety of PPOs and HMOs, Medicare and Medicaid
For single business owner, individual and families, including Medicare, Medicaid, Child Health Plus and long-term care New York state options; small-and-large-group plans for employers; various PPO, EPO and HMO health plans, as well as prescription drug, dental and vision coverage Includes PPOs, EPOs, HMOs, POSs, specialty and senior products, small-group plans, individual plans, Medicare New York state Advantage plans, pharmacy, dental, vision, behavioral health, life and disability; also includes catastrophic coverage Had been NYS Catholic Health Plan, Inc. Offers various coverage, incuding NY State of Health, Medicaid Managed Care, New York state Essential Plus, Child Health Plus, Healthier Life, Fidelis Care at Home
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8.3 billion (2016)
56,000
90 billion
4,000
9 billion
Paul Strothenke Founder 2002
Provides affordable insurance plans for businesses with two to 1,000 employees, specializing in health, dental, life and disability
Hudson Valley and the capital region of New York state
N/A
N/A
Denise Gonick President and CEO 1982
PPOs, EPOs, HMOs and high-deductible plans for individuals and families; Medicare and Medicaid; group plans for two to 100 employees
New York state and Vermont
837
3.2 billion
Mario Schlosser CEO 2012
Digital insurance company offering health coverage for individuals and small businesses; free doctor visits, free preventive care, free generic drugs
New York state and New Jersey
1,000
300 million
Charles G. Berg President and CEO 1984
Includes HMO, PPO and POS products for businesses; network New York, Connecticut includes more than 57,000 physicians and 227 hospitals and New Jersey
3,300
N/A
Steven H. Nelson CEO 1984
Serves needs of individual consumers and employers of all sizes; individuals age 50+ through Medicare and other products; U.S. military and their families; network includes more than 30,000 physicians and nurses and approximately 6,000 hospitals and other facilities
National
260,000
163.25 billion
Kenneth D. Burdick CEO 1945
Senior insurance products, including health and life insurance for people ages 50+; senior managed care, Medicare Advantage HMOs, and PPOs
Licensed to market Medicare and insurance products in all 50 states and the District of Columbia
8,900
17 billion
This list is a sampling of health insurance companies that serve individuals and businesses located in the region. If you would like to include your company on our next list, please contact Peter Katz at pkatz@westfairinc.com. NOTE: Employment and revenue figures may be those of parent organizations as reported in SEC 10K filings. N/A = Not available. ABBREVIATIONS: HMO = Health Maintenance Organization; HRA = Health Reimbursement Arrangement; PPO = Preferred Provider Organizations; HSA = Health Savings Account; POS = Point of Service; EPO = Exclusive Provider Organizations.
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Connecticut and New York ranked among worst states for drivers BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com
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rivers in Connecticut and New York who feel somewhat uncomfortable on the local roads are not being paranoid. According to Bankrate’s 2018 Best States for Drivers Study, the two states ranked among the worst for drivers. In measuring driver safety, Bankrate used seven metrics related to cost, safety and driving quality including commute time information, traffic fatality data, road condition reports and gas prices. California ranked as the worst state for drivers, followed by Hawaii. Connecticut ranked third and New York ranked ninth. At the other end of the spectrum, North Dakota was named the best state for drivers. “Owning a vehicle impacts budgets differently depending on where a person lives,” said Adrian Garcia, data reporter for Bankrate. “Long waits and poorly maintained roads cost drivers more time and money in addition to the expenses they already incur from regular maintenance of their vehicles, experts say.”
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Leaving early I have people who consistently leave early. That creates a problem for other people here. Up to now I’ve turned a blind eye to the issue, knowing that being flexible can help people better deal with the rest of their lives outside work. But I’m hearing more complaints and questions about why some people get to leave early and others have to stay late. What should I do?
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Use it to your advantage. Take into account things like commuting time, getting kids to school, taking care of family members outside work, personal commitments and pursuits, etc. Decide on basic policies such as time off for lunch — is it an hour or less? Same for breaks in the morning and afternoon — 15 minutes each? Set up some standard work hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; or 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Discuss with all employees what block of work hours might work best for them. For new hires, give them 30 days from hire to experiment and find out what works, taking into account traffic and commitments outside work. During the first month, closely monitor arrival and departure times to make sure new employees
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are putting in a full day of work each day. After 30 days ask new hires to select a work block that they plan to stick with. Some employees may find it hard to work a full 40 hours, while others may want to work more than 40 hours in order to pick up overtime. Check on rules regarding eligibility for health insurance — most policies require a minimum number of hours be worked each week. Verify that employees working under the minimum are OK not having access to health insurance. For employees who want to work more than 40 hours in order to increase their pay, decide if they are eligible for overtime or if they should be on a salary that takes into account the increased commitment to working until things are wrapped up for the day. Employees on salary should meet several tests, including: minimum amount of pay; job duties that classify them as exempt including supervising two or more other employees; management responsibility; input into hiring/firing/promotions and assignments of others; control over their workflow; and determining quality and quantity of work to be produced. Check with your labor attorney on FLSA requirements. Talk with employees about how you arrived at work rules. In general the more open you can be about the process, the better the acceptance. Instead of hiding why you’re allowing one employee a different set of hours, explain why and be willing to offer similar accommodations to others if they ask. Consistent standards will go a long way to keeping the peace. If there are issues of needing to arrive early or work late to get work out, ask the team to solve the problem. They can rotate early or late hours, allow some members of the team to come in earlier/later and leave earlier/later. Some team members may be more able to work longer hours than others. Giving the team the flexibility and responsibility to work it out keeps you out of the headlights of being the bad guy when there’s a question about how someone arrived at their work hours. BOOK RECOMMENDATION: “Unequal Time: Gender, Class, and Family in Employment Schedules,” by Dan Clawson and Naomi Gerstel. 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.
Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS COMMERCIAL 159 Danbury Road LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 159 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Nov. 9. Calicchia, Joseph, contractor for the town of Stratford. Add a protective netting to a field on Glendale Road, Stratford. Estimated cost: $146,145. Filed Oct. 30. Champion Maintenance Contractors Inc., Rye Brook, New York, contractor for the town of Ridgefield. Add new concrete footing, steps and a retaining wall to town property at 400 Main St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $165,000. Filed Nov. 20. Engineered Construction Inc., contractor for Intertech Associates LLC. Renovate the interior of the surgery center at 228 White St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $2.2 million. Filed Nov. 13. Family & Children’s Aid Inc., contractor for the Church of Christ. Remove the wall in an existing commercial space to combine two small rooms at 71 West St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Nov. 15. Hahn Empire Holdings LLC, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform an alteration in an existing commercial space at 228 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 2. Marenna Amusements, Orange, contractor for Samuel Bridge. Add amusement rides to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 437 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed November 2018.
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Pavarini Northeast Construction Company LLC, Stamford, contractor for Tishman Speyer Properties LLC. Demolish the office space in an existing commercial space at 1 American Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed November 2018. Rocky’s Home Improvements LLC, contractor for Great Plain LLC. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 2 Great Plain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed Nov. 13. Toll Connecticut Ltd. Partnership, Newtown, contractor for self. Renovate two outdoor tennis courts on an existing commercial space at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed Nov. 14. Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 90 Harding Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed November 2018. Treco Corp., Bridgeport, contractor for self. Improve the sidewalk at an existing commercial space at 6 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Nov. 20.
RESIDENTIAL A&G Development LLC, contractor for Wild River Investors LLC. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 542 Merwins Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Oct. 30. AAA Advantage Carting & Demolition, Stamford, contractor for Amy Aly. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 22 Clover Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $18,700. Filed November 2018. Allgreenit LLC, contractor for Scott Bisang and Tempest Bisang. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 330 Eleven O’Clock Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 2. Ambrosio Landscape Solutions LLC, Redding, contractor for Scott D. Edwardson. Construct a new open-air roof structure and pergola over the masonry patio and shelter the kitchen area at 7 Kendra Court, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Nov. 13. Arcamone, Brandon L., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Convert a garage into a family room and add a beam at 384 Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $17,748. Filed Nov. 2.
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Arpaia, Nicola, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 136 N. Water St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed November 2018. Banks Brothers Services, Greenwich, contractor for Greenwich Place LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 100 Putnam Green, Unit 12D, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed November 2018. Bannasch, Eric, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct an in-ground swimming pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 50 Byram Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed November 2018. Bestech Incorporated of Connecticut, Ellington, contractor for the town of Greenwich. Demolish the garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 25 W. End Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed November 2018. Bido, Pablo C., Danbury, contractor for self. Add a second-story addition to an existing structure at 23 Crestdale Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $145,000. Filed Nov. 15. Bozzuto, Jonathan, Wilton, contractor for self. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 54 Wilridge Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $7,800. Filed Nov. 6. Brian & Bryan Construction Co., Redding, contractor for Gail V. Nielsen. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 38 Glen Ridge, Wilton. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Oct. 30. Brian McHugh Construction LLC, contractor for Raymond J. Quinlan. Add one story to an existing single-family residence and remodel the interior at 100 Hemlock Hill Sound, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Nov. 2. Burke, Lisa, contractor for Nino Delcegno. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 139 Gina Circle, Stratford. Estimated cost: $5,160. Filed Oct. 30. Burr Roofing & Siding, Stratford, contractor for Michael E. Graupner. Perform minor renovations on a building at 91 Signal Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $31,308. Filed Oct. 30. Buxton Services, Wilton, contractor for Peter Friedman and Sarah Friedman. Perform minor renovations on a building at 181 Rivergate Drive, Wilton. Estimated cost: $15,790. Filed Oct. 31.
Buxton Services, Wilton, contractor for George J. Graf. Perform minor renovations on a building at 113 Millstone Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $19,200. Filed Oct. 31. C&C Home Finishing LLC, New Fairfield, contractor for Leonard Beinstein. Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 11 Lafayette Circle, Unit 1D, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed November 2018. Combs, Annette B., Greenwich, contractor for self. Reconstruct a shed on the property of an existing single-family residence at 54 Byram Terrace Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed November 2018. Cordero, Santos, Stratford, contractor for Stephanie Cordero. Remodel the interior of an existing single-family residence at 239 Jackson Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Oct. 31. CT Basements, contractor for Rebecca Lounden. Renovate the crawl space in an existing single-family residence at 8 Heather Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Nov. 21. Connecticut Valley Homes, contractor for Fengdong Du. Pour the foundation for a new two- and onehalf story single-family residence at 3 Robinson St., Darien. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Nov. 20. Curtin, Richard, Greenwich, contractor for self. Finish part of the attic in an existing single-family residence at 16 Limerick Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed November 2018. Damma Ridgefield Associates LLC, New York, New York, contractor for self. Demolish the wall and remodel the interior space in an existing single-family residence at 38C Grove St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $14,780. Filed Nov. 7. Darek, Franek, Stamford, contractor for 99 South Water St. Replace the roof on an existing single-family residence at 99 S. Water St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,950. Filed November 2018. David J. Kohn and Suzanne J. Kohn, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations on a building at 69 Cherry Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 7. Dawes, James, contractor for DPK LLC. Remodel the interior of an existing single-family residence at 96 Glenwood Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: $12,800. Filed Oct. 31. DePalma, Richard M., contractor for Pamela A. Banks. Renovate the master bedroom, closet and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 46 Nutmeg Ridge, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $43,000. Filed Oct. 30.
Design Builders & Remodeling Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for David Curtis. Relocate the laundry room to the second floor of an existing single-family residence and install a new first-floor powder room at 134 Barry Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Nov. 14.
H&J Roofing, contractor for Eric Camint and Monica Camint. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 90 Leroy Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Nov. 21.
Devon Construction Company LLC, Wilton, contractor for Debra A. Fennessey. Perform minor renovations on a building at 226 Nod Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Oct. 31.
Harned, Eliza and Christopher Harned, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct an in-ground swimming pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 41 Leeward Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed November 2018.
Dilshad, Kahn, Wilton, contractor for self. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 86 Blue Ridge Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 6.
Hennessey, David, Bridgeport, contractor for Scott Candee. Add sheetrock and walls to an existing single-family residence at 3257 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Oct. 26.
Durant’s LLC, Wappingers Falls, New York, contractor for FGI Wilton LLC. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 131 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Nov. 13.
Hicks Construction LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for John F. Wilson Jr. Add a roof over the deck of an existing single-family residence at 218 Minute Man Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Oct. 31.
Eddie’s Contractor LLC, Bethel, contractor for Rita Scaglione. Remove the sunroom on an existing single-family residence and enclose the previous sunroom at 46 Circle Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed November 2018. FBS Holdings LLC, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a prefab shed to the property of an existing single-family residence at 2082 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $8,800. Filed Nov. 1.
The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for King William. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 110 Havemeyer Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,533. Filed November 2018. Hulse, Jennifer, Wilton, contractor for self. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 25 Pine Ridge Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $12,700. Filed Nov. 13.
Flying Colors Roofing, Brookfield, contractor for Tanu Girdhar and Balraj Suneja. Perform minor renovations on a building at 38 Glen Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Oct. 23.
Jay, Kimba, contractor for Realty Income Corp. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 114 Federal Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Nov. 13.
Fox Hill Builders, contractor for David Yowaun and Cynthia Yowaun. Remodel the interior of an existing single-family residence at 10 Saddle Ridge Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Nov. 19.
John Paul Development LLC, contractor for self. Finish the attic, basement and windows on an existing single-family residence at 480 Old Post Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Oct. 29.
Gardel Home Improvement, Westport, contractor for Nicholas Parrotta. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 332 New Canaan Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Oct. 31.
Kelly, Janice Gates, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the existing kitchen and bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 570 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed November 2018.
Giglio, Joseph, contractor for Elisabeth T. Schneider. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 108 Tide Mill Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Oct. 30.
Kerigan’s Roofing Inc., contractor for Melissa Masch. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 746 Valley Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $9,780. Filed Oct. 30.
Groppa, Vincent, Chappaqua, New York, contractor for Holden W. Blakely. Construct an in-ground swimming pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 30 Meadowcroft Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed November 2018.
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Landmark Exteriors Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Tyler C. Newton. Replace the wood roof on an existing single-family residence at 11 Stillman Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed November 2018.
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Good Things Happening LAW FIRM FIGHTS HUNGER, PARTNERS WITH CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EPTAC
Nearly half-a-million Connecticut residents struggle with hunger and more than 127,000 children are food insecure. These are people from all walks of life — working parents, seniors or people living with disabilities. Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers is hosting a food drive for the nonprofit Connecticut Food Bank at each of its five locations from now through Dec. 18. “Our practice is dedicated to helping people and we want to do our part to ensure no one goes hungry, especially at the holidays,” said Jonathan Perkins. “These are our neighbors and they deserve our support.” The Connecticut Food Bank, an affiliate of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network, works through a network of nearly 700 community food assistance programs to provide nutritious food to people in need in six of Connecticut’s eight counties: Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham. Perkins noted the central locations of the firm’s offices make it convenient to drop off a donation of nonperishable food items any time Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The locations are: 30 Lucy St. Woodbridge; Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport; 45 Wyllys St. Hartford; 30 N. Main St., Waterbury; and Hempstead St., New London. In order to provide proper nutrition, the Connecticut Food Bank suggests healthy food donations, for example: unsweetened canned fruits; dried fruit, such as raisins and prunes, low-sodium canned soups and vegetables; lite salad dressings, vinegar, vegetable, olive or canola oil, dried herbs and spices; and whole grain or whole wheat products. For more information about making a donation, contact Candace Stanley at cstanley@perkinsandassoc.com.
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WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE APPOINTS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT Resource Development Associates President Rich DuPont stands inside one of RDA’s newly enhanced electronics industry certification training classrooms in the company’s Watertown office.
Rich DuPont, president of Resource Development Associates (RDA) in Watertown, continues the company’s support of internationally recognized EPTAC Corp. and its offerings with the opening of a newly renovated and enhanced certification training facility for the electronics-related industry at RDA’s offices in Watertown. DuPont is Housatonic Community College director of community and campus in Bridgeport. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Career Resources in Bridge-
port, and is the New Haven Manufactures Association Workforce Enhancement Committee co-chair. “The EPTAC training programs fit very well within RDA’s workforce development wheelhouse,” said DuPont. “These programs improve the skill sets of employees seeking advancement or employment opportunities within electronics-based industries.” The EPTAC training lab at RDA will support industry-needed skills in IPC certifications, J standard, PCB fundamentals and
design, hand soldering, rework and repair, inspection, assembly and cable and wire harness technology. EPTAC President Mark Pilkington remarked, “We are excited about the continued efforts of Rich DuPont and his staff. Rich has relentless support for Connecticut’s industrial landscape and a support for EPTAC, which allows us to help provide the best possible offerings to meet all electronics-related applications and industry demands.”
LOVESAC PROVIDES STYLISH MAKEOVER In celebration of the recent Giving Tuesday, Lovesac — the Stamford-based furniture company — partnered with Eventage and its PROJECT: Kindness initiative to give Martin House, a Norwalk group home for adults with developmental disabilities, a stylish makeover. Lovesac replaced the home’s worn out furniture with brand new Lovesacs and Sactionals. “Lovesac grew up in Fairfield County, literally beginning in my parents’ basement,” explained Lovesac founder Shawn Nelson. “We’ve grown into a business we can be proud of, but it’s not without a ton of help along the way. It feels good to be able to give back to those in need in our community.” Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. In honor of its 20th anniversary, Eventage launched “PROJECT: Kindness — 20 Acts to Celebrate 20 Years,” an effort that celebrates and gives back to those who have supported the agency for the past two decades. As an agency that promotes some of the world’s most beloved brands, and works with
Left: Nate Zubal, PR and project specialist at Lovesac carries in the new Lovesac Sactional. Right: Angie Daniels, STAR INC. resident; and Cheryl Bergstrom, STAR director, residential services, cozy up on their new Lovesac. Photo credit by Eventage.net
nonprofit partners who consistently amaze with their generous and world-changing work, Eventage is in the unique position to connect these efforts for the greater good of those in need.
Throughout 2018, Eventage is coordinating 20 acts of kindness that connect the company’s family of clients from the past 20 years. The events can be found at https:// eventage.net/project-kindness/.
Katharine L. Mussio has joined Westport Country Playhouse as director of marketing and audience development, leading the historic theater’s marketing, public relations, communications and audience-development efforts for its season productions and programs. “Katie brings to the playhouse outstanding and diverse marketing credentials,” said Michael Barker, Westport Country Playhouse managing director. “She has substantial experience in media, as well as B2B, B2C and digital marketing, most recently with Time Inc. She has also worked in both commercial and nonprofit theater. We welcome Katie and her dynamic talents to the playhouse team.” Mussio comes from a 10-year tenure with Time Inc., most recently, as account director of client partnerships at The Foundry, Time Inc.’s creative lab and content studio. Previously, she was a Broadway theatrical agent for Columbia Artists Theatricals, where she booked touring Broadway/ off-Broadway shows into North American venues. As president of Show Property NY, she headed merchandise for the Tony Award-winning musical “Rent,” including product development/purchasing, marketing and sales and distribution. She also was an announcer for “Compact Broadway,” a public radio series pilot about Broadway theater; box office sales and customer service agent at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park; and production assistant at The Public Eye Productions for the film, “The Public Eye,” starring Joe Pesci. Mussio holds an MBA and Master of Arts degree in arts administration from the University of Cincinnati, earning both degrees on a full, three-year merit scholarship. She completed her undergraduate degree in French language and literature at the University of Michigan, spending her junior year overseas studying at L’Université de Provence. She also participated in Boston University’s journalism/ communications summer internship program in London.
LOCAL ARTISTS HONORED AT KENNEDY CENTER CALENDAR RECEPTION
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GREENWICH RESIDENT JOINS WHITE PLAINS LAW FIRM Chris Barraza, a Greenwich resident, has joined Denlea & Carton LLP, a White Plains law firm. A commercial litigator, Barraza will be part of the firm’s business litigation practice. “Chris is a wonderful addition to our team,” said Jeff Carton, one of the co-founders and managing partners of the firm. “Chris is a seasoned, complex commercial litigator, who will have significant responsibility and an active caseload,” said Carton. Barraza graduated cum laude from Georgetown University, and received his law degree cum laude from Georgetown’s Law School. He spent much of the past decade practicing in Manhattan and Washington, D.C., with Weil, Gotshal and Manges LLP. “Living in Greenwich with my wife and two children, I’m excited to transition my practice,” remarked Barraza. “I’ve only been here a few weeks, but the diversity and sophistication of the matters the firm is handling is fantastic. The transition has been seamless and I’m excited about the future.”
This year’s Kennedy Center Calendar, “A Unique Perspective,” showcases the artistic talent of 18 artists with disabilities, 10 of whom are new local artists. An annual holiday tradition for more than 30 years, People’s United Bank initially supported this popular community project and now People’s United Community Foundation continues the tradition. A total of 25,000 calendars are printed each year. More than 250 enthusiastic supporters recently gathered at the calendar kickoff party hosted by Gallery@999 on the second floor of the Margaret E. Morton Government Center in Bridgeport, where the exhibit was mounted. Each artist was recognized, cheered and provided with a keepsake framed rendition of his or her artwork. The opening coincided with the kick-off of the Bridgeport Arts Trail. Gallery@999 at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center has been transformed into a massive art gallery representing more than 40 Kennedy Center artists and more than 50 paintings. The artwork will be on display for public viewing until the end of January. “For over three decades, we have supported and funded the much-anticipated Kennedy Center Calendar, as it uniquely demonstrates the remarkable abilities of the Kennedy Center artists,” said Armando Goncalves, southern Connecticut market president, People’s United Bank. “This popular calendar is widely circulated throughout the bank’s branches in Connecticut and Westchester County, New York.” Richard E. SebastianJr., president and CEO of The Kennedy Center, said, “We extend
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MEYER NAMED REALTOR OF THE YEAR From left: Armando Goncalves, southern Connecticut market president, People’s United Bank; Richard E. Sebastian Jr., president and CEO of The Kennedy Center; Christian Delgado, artist; and Karen Galbo, executive director of the People’s United Community Foundation.
our sincere thanks to People’s United Bank and People’s United Community Foundation, who annually underwrite The Kennedy Center Calendar. This vibrant calendar motivates us to be touched, moved and inspired (my acronym for TMI) by the many abilities of our artists with disabilities.” As The Kennedy Center’s Expressive Arts program has grown and expanded over the years, the works of visual artists have evolved beyond the mediums of paint, pen and ink, and collage typically found in past calendars. This year a piece of transformational art was selected for the 2019 “A Unique Perspective” Calendar cover. An old bicycle discovered at the local recycling center has been deconstructed and reconstructed into a work of art using the various parts such as chains, reflectors, pedals, nuts and bolts, hubs and spokes.
Other artists were collectively inspired by abandoned trash they had found, which they worked into another unique piece of art. The calendar was designed by Meghan Gerety, a freelance artist in Brooklyn and former Connecticut resident, and was printed by GHP Media in West Haven. The Kennedy Center, founded in 1951, is an internationally accredited, nonprofit, community-based rehabilitation organization that currently serves more than 2,000 individuals annually. Established in 2007, People’s United Community Foundation was formed to help support programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for citizens in the communities that People’s United Bank serves. Founded in 1842, People’s United Bank, N.A. is a subsidiary of People’s United Financial Inc.
ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Three new members have been appointed to The Connecticut Architecture Foundation Board of Directors. Joining the Board are Lauren B. Braren, AIA, Tanya Cutolo, AIA and Ana Koleva, AIA. Braren of JCJ Architecture is a member of the National Council of Architectural Restoration Boards. A certified architect and associate at JCJ she’s responsible for leading and designing a variety of projects for public and private K-12 and higher education throughout New England in the planning, design and documentation of schools and progressive learning environments. Braren holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Previously she served as an adjunct professor of design at the University of Hartford. Cutolo of Collaborative & Construction Services is a registered architect with
From left: Lauren B. Braren, Ana Koleva and Tanya Cutolo.
more than 25 years’ experience working in the design and construction field. She has been a business development manager and director for construction and design-build services since 2008. Cutolo received her Master of Architecture degree from Tulane University. Her many
professional registrations and certifications include LEED AP. She serves several professional boards and is a mentor for Connecticut Professional Women in Construction. Koleva’s diverse portfolio of projects spans the 10-plus years of her profession-
al experience. She started her architectural career interning on multifamily and hotel projects, later working on large-scale cultural projects. Transitioning to small commercial and residential projects, she is at CPG focused on office and mixed-use building designs. Koleva has lived on two continents, in three countries, four states and 12 cities. Her broad life experiences support the unconventional ideas she brings to the table. She remains open to continuous learning and desires to stay ahead of the curve of innovation. The Connecticut Architecture Foundation is committed to enhancing and promoting the quality of the state’s built-environment and encouraging public understanding and community involvement in the design and building processes, which create physical surroundings.
The Ridgefield office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties recently announced that the Ridgefield Board of Realtors named Art Meyer Realtor of the Year. “Such a well-deserved recognition as Art leaves his position with the board after six-plus years of service. His selfless dedication of time and involvement have helped raise awareness of issues related to real estate and encouraged involvement locally,” said Josephine Simko, office leader. “Service, knowledge, integrity and out-ofthe-box thinking are the most important qualities that define Art as a Realtor,” Simko concluded. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and Westchester Properties is a leading real estate brokerage firm with more than 1,800 Realtors in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Westchester County.
KNITTING FOR A CAUSE Residents at Edgehill have transformed their hobby into a charitable cause during this jolly season of giving. Preparing for cold weather, the Knit Away group has donated knit shawls and hats to cancer patients at Stamford Hospital so everyone can stay warm during the colder seasons. Andrea Bass and Ginny Landel from the Bennett Cancer Center paid a visit to the seniors, who hand crafted the knit items, to thank them for their donation. “Knitting brings us joy, but we enjoy it even more when we know it’s going to be benefiting someone in need, help them feel loved.” said Maggie Knehans, Edgehill resident. Set on the spacious grounds of a former family retreat in Stamford, Edgehill Retirement Community is a Type A Lifecare, all-inclusive continuing care retirement community.
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Facts & Figures Lob, Roger, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the patio and wood framed deck on an existing single-family residence at 233 Milbank Ave., Unit 4, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed November 2018. Maloney, Steve, contractor for REI Property Management. Replace the deck on an existing single-family residence at 8 Parker St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $16,850. Filed Nov. 14. Mariani & Company Contract, Armonk, New York, contractor for MM Deer Lane LLC. Construct a pool house with a covered porch and half bathroom at 6 Deer Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed November 2018. Mariani & Company Contract, Armonk, New York, contractor for MM Deer Lane LLC. Construct a new single-family dwelling with a finished basement, attached threecar garage, covered porch and elevator at 6 Deer Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.3 million. Filed November 2018. McCarthy, Michael, Waterbury, contractor for Bridgeport R. C. Diocesan. Overlay the roof on an existing single-family residence at 399 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $82,300. Filed November 2018. McKinney, Scott, contractor for Patricia Small. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 631 Columbus Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: $14,578. Filed Oct. 26. McLevy Builders Inc., contractor for Jeffrey Agne and Jennifer Agne. Remove an attached two-car garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 381 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Oct. 30.
Mirkov, John, Stamford, contractor for Jose C. Gonzalez. Construct an in-ground swimming pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 38 Meadowbank Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed November 2018. MLC Associates LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Jarold Justice. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence and remove the wall between the kitchen and dining room at 297 Oscaleta Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $12,528. Filed Nov. 13. Murphy, Jeanine Noelle, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Remove the chimney separating the kitchen from the den and open it up into one large room at 304 Main St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 1. Murphy, Jennifer E., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct an in-ground swimming pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 108 Hendrie Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $41,000. Filed November 2018. Nareddy, Shashidhar, Wilton, contractor for self. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 17 Butternut Place, Wilton. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Oct. 30. Ndxteriors LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Alan F. Ryan and Cynthia C. Ryan. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 55 Wilton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $19,887. Filed Oct. 25. Ndxteriors LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Daley Bancroft and Yvonne Bancroft. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 71 Meadow St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,234. Filed Oct. 25.
Meehan, Tim, Stratford, contractor for Y. Wiegenfeld. Construct an in-ground swimming pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 45 Husted Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed November 2018.
O&C Roofing, contractor for Roberta A. Waghorne and Mary Waghorne. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 581 Riverside Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,450. Filed Nov. 1.
Mello, Colby and Kaitlyn Colby, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a shed dormer to an existing single-family residence at 98 Alvin St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Oct. 30.
Oestermann, Henry W., Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a one-car garage attached to an existing single-family residence at 4 Leatherwood Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Oct. 26.
Midland Contracting Group LLC, contractor for Christopher R. Swann. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 126 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $18,900. Filed Oct. 29.
Onofrio’s Total Construction, Branford, contractor for ASST Holdings LLC. Remove and replace the stairs on an existing single-family residence at 172-174 Orland St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Oct. 25.
Miller, Lisa, Darien, contractor for self. Repair flood damage to a single-family residence at 27 Crimmins Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Nov. 21.
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Papini, Carol Ann, Fairfield, contractor for self. Remove the deck attached to an existing single-family residence and build a one-story attached garage at 1638 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed Nov. 2.
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Philip Morris Construction Inc., contractor for David K. Storrs and Landon T. Storrs. Remove the indoor pool and install a flooring system to create a living space at 65 S. Gate Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $33,000. Filed Oct. 30. Polanco, Israel, Stratford, contractor for Clyde B. Phillips. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 148 Old Highway, Wilton. Estimated cost: $710,000. Filed Oct. 31. Pompei Construction LLC, contractor for Edward W. Steiner and Carol J. Steiner. Perform minor renovations on a building at 261 Rivergate Drive, Wilton. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Nov. 6. Posigen Connecticut, Bridgeport, contractor for Sharon Daley. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 1237 Lindley St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $350. Filed Oct. 26. Potter, Adam, Greenwich, contractor for self. Remodel a section of an existing single-family residence at 57 Willowmere Circle, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed November 2018. Pratley, Peter, contractor for Knittl Suzette. Alter the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 155 Field Point Road, Unit 2S, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed November 2018. Purepoint Energy LLC, contractor for Dane Unger. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 90 Canterbury Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $86,630. Filed Nov. 15. R. W. Haggerty Pools, Norwalk, contractor for Russell Martina. Construct an in-ground swimming pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 570 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed November 2018. RAM Building Group LLC, contractor for RWTR 1 Eliot LLC. Renovate the first floor of an existing commercial space and remodel an office at 1 Eliot Place, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $31,000. Filed Nov. 1. Roberts, Karen, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence and renovate the mudroom and open space at 39 Buckspen Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $40,194. Filed Oct. 29. Schriver, Robert W., Wilton, contractor for self. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 10 Fox Run, Wilton. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Oct. 25. Shoals, Steven, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations on a building at 23 Wicks End Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed Oct. 23.
Sound Beach Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for Richard McVey. Modify the kitchen, master closet and bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 134 Indian Head Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed November 2018. Southern New England Window, Fairfield, contractor for Pamela Deluca. Replace the windows of an existing single-family residence at 2360 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $23,351. Filed Nov. 1. Southern New England Window, Fairfield, contractor for Mary W. Kay. Replace the windows of an existing single-family residence at 85 Belmont St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,894. Filed Nov. 1. Southern New England Window, Fairfield, contractor for Rita Mockler and Eugene Mockler. Replace the patio door on an existing single-family residence at 411 Old Mill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,962. Filed Nov. 1. Southern New England Window, Fairfield, contractor for Brian C. Lawlor and Dana H. Lawlor. Replace the windows of an existing single-family residence at 140 Fencerow Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $12,882. Filed Nov. 1. Southern New England Window, Fairfield, contractor for Vicki P. Lopez and Juan R. Lopez. Replace the patio door on an existing single-family residence at 560 Brookside Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $20,779. Filed Nov. 1. Southern New England Window, Stratford, contractor for Stephen Sullivan. Replace the windows of an existing single-family residence at 328 Wakelee Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: $16,237. Filed Oct. 23. Southern New England Window, Stratford, contractor for Dennis Flaherty. Replace the windows of an existing single-family residence at 200 Sands Place, Stratford. Estimated cost: $12,624. Filed Oct. 23. Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Amy Kathy. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 138 Goodwives River, Darien. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Nov. 20. Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for St. Lukes. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 1864 Boston Post Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Nov. 20. Sullivan, Robert P., Fairfield, contractor for self. Repair the chimney on an existing single-family residence at 88 Camden St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $500. Filed Oct. 30.
Sunny House Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Kenneth M. Caron. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 6 Old West Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Nov. 19.
White Home Products Inc., Fairfield, contractor for Linda S. Martino. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 105 Perry St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Oct. 30.
Superior Stone & Fireplace LLC, contractor for James Ciquera. Replace the gas stove in an existing single-family residence at 14 Norman Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Oct. 25.
Wilmar Homes LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate four bedrooms, a laundry room, bathrooms, attic, unfinished basement and a deck at 288 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 26.
Symanowitz, Joann, Danbury, contractor for self. Finish the basement in the family room of an existing single-family residence at 33 Faiths Lane, Danbury. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Nov. 15.
Wilmar Homes LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new two- and one-half story single-family residence at 290 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 26.
THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, contractor for Isaiah 3218 LLC. Replace the vinyl windows on an existing single-family residence at 30 Brookridge Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,371. Filed November 2018.
Zadik, David Dr., Greenwich, contractor for self. Upgrade the toilet room in an existing single-family residence at 18 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed November 2018.
Titus Built LLC, Wilton, contractor for Titus Built LLC. Perform minor renovations on a building at 7 Highwood Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed Nov. 13. Truvue LLC, contractor for Geoffrey A. Perry and Bridget Perry. Remodel the hall, bathroom and roof on an existing single-family residence at 185 Mona Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $58,575. Filed Oct. 29. Tymniak, Timothy, Fairfield, contractor for self. Rebuild a wall between the kitchen and dining room in an existing single-family residence at 78 Welch Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Oct. 30. Ullman, Ross L., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Renovate the house and add a master suite over the two-car garage at 19 Topcrest Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $280,000. Filed Nov. 1. Valera’s Construction LLC, Trumbull, contractor for J. H. Coffee. Remodel the kitchen, laundry room, siding and porch of an existing single-family residence at 36 Lockwood Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed November 2018. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, contractor for Jahna M. Hartwig and Meaney Hartwig. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 599 Reef Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,098. Filed Nov. 2. White Home Products Inc., Fairfield, contractor for Gregg G. Burnett and Clare M. Burnett. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 126 Wakeman Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed Oct. 30.
Zhou, Jian, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 44 Wilridge Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $47,328. Filed Nov. 2.
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 Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Valois Bonilla, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bruce J. Corrigan Jr., Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants 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 and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6080946-S. Filed Nov. 20.
Facts & Figures Hickory Landscaping Company Inc., et al., Norwalk. Filed by American Express National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zwicker & Associates, Enfield. 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 principal balance of $38,998 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FBT-CV186081009-S. Filed Nov. 21. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Maria Almazon, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Robert L. Cavanaugh Jr. LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6080982-S. Filed Nov. 20. The Roosevelt Condominium Association Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Vilmarie Reyes, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: John Luckart Jr., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a stairway owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to keep their premise in a walkable condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-CV18-6080995-S. Filed Nov. 21. Town Fair Tire Centers of Connecticut LLC, et al., Monroe. Filed by Derrick Groves, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Balzano & Tropiano PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he fell from a loading dock owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to keep their premise in a walkable condition and permitted a cracked divot to exist. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-CV18-6081005-S. Filed Nov. 21.
Danbury Superior Court Salisbury Bank and Trust Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Susan Stevens, New Milford. 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 a tree root on a pathway owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to clear their pathway of roots. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. DBD-CV18-6029321-S. Filed Nov. 21. The Standard Fire Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Rachel Lynn Finaldi, et al., Brookfield. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that they 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 plaintiffs allege that their injuries are the legal responsibilities of their insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. DBDCV18-6029290-S. Filed Nov. 20.
Stamford Superior Court Beval Saddlery Ltd., North Salem, New York. Filed by Pastore & Dailey LLC, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Pastore & Dailey 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 services provided to them. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $10,044 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FST-CV18-6038962-S. Filed Nov. 20. Davis Disposal Service Inc., Stamford. Filed by Acadia Insurance Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph A. Maker, 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 insurance premiums due. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $10,571 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FST-CV186039002-S. Filed Nov. 21.
Metropolitan Trucking Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Joseph Furman, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christina Hanna, Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV18-6038993-S. Filed Nov. 21. National Freight Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Claudia Madrid, et al., Norwalk. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Golf Law Group LLC, West Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that they were hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV18-6038997-S. Filed Nov. 21. Prime Real Estate LLC, et al., Wilton. Filed by Amanda Kolaric and Denisse Mancebo, Wilton. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this defective premise suit against the defendants alleging that their oven malfunctioned at their residence, which was rented from the defendants. As a result, the plaintiffs sustained carbon monoxide poisoning. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs within the jurisdiction of this court on all counts. Case no. FSTCV18-6038992-S. Filed Nov. 21. Stamford Hospitality LP, Newington. Filed by Chaya Niasoff, Spring Valley, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gould Law Group LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he fell from a defective staircase owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to keep their carpet in a walkable condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV18-6038979-S. Filed Nov. 20.
DEEDS COMMITTEE DEEDS Cocchia, Peter A., Norwalk. Appointed committee: Francis J. Browne, Norwalk. Property: 5 Mulvoy St., Norwalk. Amount: $230,500. Docket no. FST-CV176033905-S. Filed Nov. 2. Jolly, Linda A., et al., Danbury. Appointed committee: Steven R. Smart, Danbury. Property: 127 Briar Ridge Road, Danbury. Amount: $493,127. Docket no. DBD-CV156018599-S. Filed Nov. 13. Mauldin, Mark H., et al., Ridgefield. Appointed committee: David L. Grogins, Ridgefield. Property: 10 Strawberry Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $549,000. Docket no. DBD-CV17-6022317-S. Filed Nov. 19. Shea, Aihua and David Shea, et al., Ridgefield. Appointed committee: Gregg A. Brauneisen, Ridgefield. Property: 201 S. Salem Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $265,926. Docket no. DBD-CV16-6019909-S. Filed Nov. 9. Sobotka, Joseph Jr., Stratford. Appointed committee: David J. Laudano, Stratford. Property: 200 Judith Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $255,000. Docket no. FBT-CV166054376-S. Filed Nov. 8. Torres, Benjamin, et al., Danbury. Appointed committee: John Jodwy, Danbury. Property: 6 Hawley Ave., Danbury. Amount: $122,000. Docket no. DBD-CV17-6022657-S. Filed Nov. 6.
COMMERCIAL 13 Golf Court LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: John Gamber and Cheryl Gamber, Ridgefield. Property: 13 Golf Court, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Nov. 21. 13 Meadow Wood LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Benjamin D. Hill Jr. and Patricia O. Hill, Greenwich. Property: 13 Meadow Wood Drive, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 8. 142 A Bolbone Lane LLC, Stratford. Seller: Judith Mary Bajoris, New York, New York. Property: 142 Bolbone Lane, Unit A, Stratford. Amount: $190,000. Filed Nov. 9. 15 Highland Stratford LLC, Stratford. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 15 Highland Ave., Stratford. Amount: $175,000. Filed Nov. 8. 165 BSW LLC, Stamford. Seller: 169 BSW LLC, Stamford. Property: Lot R-29, Map 14846, Stamford. Amount: $950,000. Filed Nov. 8.
169 BSW LLC, Greenwich. Seller: 165 BSW LLC, Greenwich. Property: Lot R-29, Map 14846, Stamford. Amount: $950,000. Filed Nov. 8. 18 Finance Drive LLC, Danbury. Seller: Commerce Park Realty LLC, Danbury. Property: 18 Finance Drive, Danbury. Amount: $760,000. Filed Nov. 19. 183 Limekiln LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: David F. Greer, Willington. Property: 183 Limekiln Road, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 19. 30 Georgetowne LLC, Stamford. Seller: David E. Moran and Kathleen E. Moran, Greenwich. Property: 30 Georgetowne North, Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Nov. 6. 45B Miry Brook Road LLC, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Seller: JJW Properties LLC, Danbury. Property: Revised Parcel B-1, Map 10832, Danbury. Amount: $2 million. Filed Nov. 13. 96 Long Neck Point LLC, Darien. Seller: Mary E. Pollart, Darien. Property: Parcel B, Map 2430, Darien. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Nov. 7. American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Danbury. Seller: Pauline Schmidt, Danbury. Property: Unit 17 in Westwood Village, Building 34, Danbury. Amount: $120,000. Filed Nov. 19. Andrade Construction Carpentry LLC, Danbury. Seller: J. Michael Struna and Patricia Porter-Struna, Danbury. Property: 470 Main St., Danbury. Amount: $125,000. Filed Nov. 21. Baywater 17 OKHS LLC, Darien. Seller: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Property: Parcel C, Map 3973, Darien. Amount: $5.3 million. Filed Nov. 1. Brown Capital LLC, Lewis Center, Ohio. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 82 Circle Drive, Stratford. Amount: $62,177. Filed Nov. 6. Federal National Mortgage Association, Plano, Texas. Seller: Robert C. Muller, Danbury. Property: Unit 56 in Arrowwood Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $354,600. Filed Nov. 13. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Christine W. McDermott, Ridgefield. Property: 13 Outpost Lane, Unit 13, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 14. Foreclosure Signs LLC, Stamford. Seller: Stan R. Moscinski, Norwalk. Property: 247 Wolfpit Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $340,000. Filed Nov. 8.
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Herger Enterprises LLC, Danbury. Seller: Mario De Almeida, Danbury. Property: 6 Westville Ave., Danbury. Amount: $305,500. Filed Nov. 13. J.E.T.L. Realty of Connecticut LLC, Yonkers, New York. Seller: Jacquelyn M. Memoli, Ridgefield. Property: 629 Danbury Road, Unit 40, Ridgefield. Amount: $270,000. Filed Nov. 13. LFS Services LLC, Eastchester, New York. Seller: Eugene M. Harkins, Stratford. Property: 631A Onodaga Lane, Stratford. Amount: $180,000. Filed Nov. 6. Milford Fenway Realty LLC, White Plains, New York. Seller: Eleanor M. Gonzalez, Glastonbury. Property: 72 Roseville St., Fairfield. Amount: $288,000. Filed Nov. 16. My 66 Marlin LLC, Far Rockaway, New York. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 3 Haley St., Danbury. Amount: $193,000. Filed Nov. 8. National Residential Nominee Services Inc., Seller: Jonah C. DiPane, Stamford. Property: 30 Elmcroft Road, Unit C-3, Stamford. Amount: $249,000. Filed Nov. 16. Pavilion Holdings LLC, Newburgh, New York. Seller: Jarnail Singh Chahal, New Milford. Property: 7 Padanaram Road, Unit 249, Danbury. Amount: $105,000. Filed Nov. 13. Pavilion Holdings LLC, Newburgh, New York. Seller: Davinder Partap Singh Chahal, New Milford. Property: 7 Padanaram Road, Unit 66, Danbury. Amount: $125,000. Filed Nov. 14. Pinnacle Peak Inc., Shelton. Seller: Joseph Francis Kolenda, Fairfield. Property: 851 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $420,000. Filed Nov. 19. R&G Deerfield LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Victor Gonzalez and Olga Gonzalez, Stratford. Property: 3699 Broadbridge Ave., Unit 132, Stratford. Amount: $55,000. Filed Nov. 7. Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield. Seller: Robert B. Obernier Sr., Ridgefield. Property: 118 Walnut Grove, Ridgefield. Amount: $230,000. Filed Nov. 20. Walden Place LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: West Ridge Management LLC, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 7, Map 6574, Ridgefield. Amount: $465,000. Filed Nov. 8.
RESIDENTIAL Abarca-Campos, Hermes Ariel, Stratford. Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP, Irvine, California. Property: 24 Swanson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $243,600. Filed Nov. 7.
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Facts & Figures Albers, James, Danbury. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Danbury. Property: 827 Center Meadow Lane, Danbury. Amount: $315,000. Filed Nov. 20. Aldana, Soe and William Barrera, Wilton. Seller: Nationstar REO SUB 1B LLC, Wilton. Property: 64 Wilridge Road, Wilton. Amount: $290,000. Filed Nov. 21. Alvarez, Stephanie E. and Carlos R. Alvarez, Danbury. Seller: Michelle C. Hips and Derick D. Hips, Danbury. Property: 242 Middle River Road, Danbury. Amount: $295,000. Filed Nov. 6. Anderson, Janis Mary Gomez and Martin David Anderson, Danbury. Seller: Joel J. Limoncelli and Eileen G. Limoncelli, Danbury. Property: 25 E. Gate Road, Danbury. Amount: $372,500. Filed Nov. 19. Argudo, Lissette, Stamford. Seller: Matthew Bisland and Rebecca S. Bisland, Stamford. Property: Unit B in Horton Street Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $380,000. Filed Nov. 9. Augustine, Rosanna M. and Henry F. Augustine, New Fairfield. Seller: Cesare Florio and Kathleen Florio, New Fairfield. Property: 136 Pembroke Road, Unit 89, Danbury. Amount: $145,000. Filed Nov. 20. Balben, Stephanie M. and James W. Balben, Washington. Seller: David L. Green, Danbury. Property: 27 Ole Musket Lane, Danbury. Amount: $282,000. Filed Nov. 6. Bello-Osagie, Senab and Abies Bello-Osagie, Bronx, New York. Seller: Kristie Ganly, Danbury. Property: 47 Mountain Road, Danbury. Amount: $320,000. Filed Nov. 19. Bennett, Roxanne F. and Alan M. Bennett, Fairfield. Seller: Westway Road LLC, Trumbull. Property: 467 Westway Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 19. Bernstein, Betsy, Harrison, New York. Seller: William A. Featherston and Marci Featherston, Greenwich. Property: 321 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $2 million. Filed Nov. 9. Boyne, Nicholas and Jamie Reichstein, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Susan Patrignelli, Norwalk. Property: 32 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $487,000. Filed Nov. 9. Bruno, Jennifer J. and Kenneth A. Bruno Jr., Stamford. Seller: Thomas Joseph Allard and Lisa Allard, Stamford. Property: Lot 104, Map 6783, Stamford. Amount: $620,000. Filed Nov. 6. Cabrera, Juan Carlos Vicuna, Corona, New York. Seller: Joan Hancock, Danbury. Property: 20 Beech St., Danbury. Amount: $290,000. Filed Nov. 13.
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Cambillo, Dany and Sara Rodriguez De Cambillo, White Plains, New York. Seller: Lori E. Lance Ulrich, Danbury. Property: 21 Nancy Drive, Danbury. Amount: $285,000. Filed Nov. 19. Cannon, Ann and Stephen Cannon, Atlanta, Georgia. Seller: Colleen Poison, Stamford. Property: 128 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk. Amount: $750,000. Filed Nov. 13. Castro, Arlinis, Danbury. Seller: Matilda Luna, Danbury. Property: 10 Wixon Road, Danbury. Amount: $280,000. Filed Nov. 6. Cerullo, Amy and Michael Cerullo, Ridgefield. Seller: James O. Street and Lois A. Street, Ridgefield. Property: 118 Old Sib Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $384,000. Filed Nov. 19. Chapdelaine, Weatherly A. and Michael W. Marvin, Norwalk. Seller: Richard Donovan and Dana Delgaldo, Norwalk. Property: Plots B and C, Map 727, Norwalk. Amount: $445,000. Filed Nov. 16. Cino, Jeffrey C., Darien. Seller: Timothy W. Murphy and Eileen K. Murphy, Darien. Property: 8 Duffys Lane, Darien. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Nov. 20. Coleoni, Fabiana Ottoni Limena and Sergio Coleoni Jr., Norwalk. Seller: 169 Woodrow Avenue LLC, Fairfield. Property: 169 Woodrow Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $830,000. Filed Nov. 16. Colt, Sarah and Justin Colt, Astoria, New York. Seller: Steven Martano, Fairfield. Property: 109 Massachusetts Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $329,000. Filed Nov. 19. Connolly, Mary Katherine and Shane Joseph Connolly, Stamford. Seller: Martha E. Rogowski, Bridgeport. Property: 145 Homestead Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $458,000. Filed Nov. 13. Cruz, Carlos O., Easton. Seller: Peter Makris, Stamford. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Unit 5D, Stamford. Amount: $145,000. Filed Nov. 5. Czyz, Lori, Bethel. Seller: Joanne M. Angelillo, Danbury. Property: 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 13-5, Danbury. Amount: $226,000. Filed Nov. 19. Daria, Mindy S. and Peter A. Daria, Stratford. Seller: Nancy Monk, Stratford. Property: 2134 Elm St., Stratford. Amount: $275,000. Filed Nov. 7. Davis, Jacqueline D., Fairfield. Seller: John M. Skutel, Madison. Property: 251 Carroll Road, Fairfield. Amount: $445,000. Filed Nov. 13.
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Dawkins, Sarah and Jeffrey Dawkins, Darien. Seller: Ruth Syrett, New York, New York. Property: 4 Berry Lane, Darien. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Nov. 21.
Fasanelli, Richard M., Ridgefield. Seller: Janet L. Mascaro Fasanelli, Ridgefield. Property: 26 Gay Road, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 13.
DeGrand, Beatrice and Steven DeGrand, Milford. Seller: Ryan McKeefrey and Alexandra McKeefrey, Fairfield. Property: Lot 8, Map 261, Fairfield. Amount: $611,000. Filed Nov. 20.
Fass, Jennifer L. and Eric S. Fass, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Tracy Rabuse, Norwalk. Property: 2 Woodacre Road, Norwalk. Amount: $440,106. Filed Nov. 16.
Delgad-Herbas, Malisa and Elliot Herbas, Bronx, New York. Seller: Michael V. Burnett and Maureen Burnett, Danbury. Property: 125 C. Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Amount: $375,500. Filed Nov. 19. Deosa, Dora L. and Luz M. Pabon, Greenwich. Seller: Michael Mallardi and Christina Mallardi, Norwalk. Property: 54 Rampart Road, Norwalk. Amount: $714,286. Filed Nov. 13. Diaz, Dimena and Rafael Pajares, Norwalk. Seller: Richard Zaffuto and Theresa M. Zaffuto, Norwalk. Property: 8 Silwen Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $490,000. Filed Nov. 16. Dowling, Diana E. and Joseph Dowling III, Greenwich. Seller: 58 Ridge Associates LLC, Greenwich. Property: Lots 51 and 52, Map 392, Greenwich. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Nov. 9. Doyon, Deanna L. and Marc R. Doyon, Norwalk. Seller: Thomas B. Lloyd and Brenda A. K. Lloyd, Fairfield. Property: 242 Cedar Road, Fairfield. Amount: $670,000. Filed Nov. 13. Edgar, Gena and Derek A. Edgar, Norwalk. Seller: Neil S. Cohen, Norwalk. Property: Lot 2, Map 8504, Norwalk. Amount: $580,000. Filed Nov. 9. Ellis, Crystal Rose and Kenny Aquiles Ulloa, Wilton. Seller: Crystal Rose Ellis, Wilton. Property: 62 Moriarity Drive, Wilton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 9. Esarey, Arla A. and David W. Esarey Jr., Danbury. Seller: Thomas D. Mullins, Danbury. Property: 6 Lakeview Trail, Danbury. Amount: $225,000. Filed Nov. 19. Evans, Catherine Kerry and Philip D. Maloney, Bakersfield, California. Seller: Lawrence Hansen and Lauren M. Hansen, New Canaan. Property: 6 Bon Air Ave., Stamford. Amount: $565,000. Filed Nov. 14. Fasanelli, Janet L. Mascaro and Richard M. Fasanelli, Ridgefield. Seller: Richard M. Fasanelli, Ridgefield. Property: 26 Gay Road, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 13.
Filicheva, Anastasia and Thomas Casarella Jr., Danbury. Seller: 141 Main LLC, Danbury. Property: 4 Old Lantern Road, Danbury. Amount: $282,500. Filed Nov. 21. Fitzpatrick, Mary T., Danbury. Seller: John W. Fitzpatrick, Danbury. Property: 7 Woodstone Court, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 21. Flynn, Ann E., Easton. Seller: Michael Biehl and Renee Biehl, Fairfield. Property: 38 Chandlers Lane North, Fairfield. Amount: $720,000. Filed Nov. 19. Forsyth, Deborah A. and Anthony Forsyth, East Meadow, New York. Seller: Debra A. Santostefano and Joseph Santostefano, Danbury. Property: 125 Center Meadow Lane, Danbury. Amount: $325,000. Filed Nov. 7. Frank, Sherry and Danny Stevens, Stratford. Seller: Cutspring Development LLC, Stratford. Property: 3466 Main St., Stratford. Amount: $450,000. Filed Nov. 6. Galaviz, Lilian, Wilton. Seller: Robert N. Kircher, Wilton. Property: Lot 2, Maps 2353 and 3387, Wilton. Amount: $504,500. Filed Nov. 20. Gasparini, Frank F. and William W. Taliaferro, Danbury. Seller: Suzanne Jaber, Ridgefield. Property: 375 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $965,000. Filed Nov. 21. Gatty, Krystyn L., Danbury. Seller: Leonardo R. Nunes, Danbury. Property: 10 Irving Place, Danbury. Amount: $982,500. Filed Nov. 13. George, Kelly and Derek Klinka, Fairfield. Seller: Michel W. Sharpe Jr. and Megan E. Sharpe, Fairfield. Property: Lot 7, Map 1440, Fairfield. Amount: $445,500. Filed Nov. 7. Giacobbe, Mary M., Trumbull. Seller: Elizabeth Grant, Darien. Property: Middlesex Road, Darien. Amount: $600,000. Filed Nov. 13.
Goldenbock, Alexandrea and Jonathan Goldenbock, Stamford. Seller: Nick J. Psichopaidas and Suzanne C. Psichopaidas, Stamford. Property: 191 Mountain Wood Road, Stamford. Amount: $901,900. Filed Nov. 15. Gontijo-Leibowitz, Ana Flavia D. and Nicholas A. Leibowitz, Roosevelt, New York. Seller: Elizabeth Barek, Danbury. Property: 79 Middle River Road, Danbury. Amount: $500,000. Filed Nov. 21. Gonzalez, Juan V., Norwalk. Seller: Jaime N. Quiroz, Columbia. Property: 975 Knapps Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $360,000. Filed Nov. 9. Goutr, Mehdi B., Stamford. Seller: Robert F. Frabrizio Jr. and Joanna Frabrizio, Norwalk. Property: 17 Rockmeadow Road, Norwalk. Amount: $380,000. Filed Nov. 14. Grant, Wendy, Stratford. Seller: Linda Hunter and Arthur Hunter, Stratford. Property: 26 Eunice Parkway, Stratford. Amount: $309,000. Filed Nov. 9. Gray, Heather M. and Daniel S. Gray, Norwalk. Seller: John P. Morton and Jill D. Morton, Wilton. Property: Lot 1, Map 3339, Wilton. Amount: $555,000. Filed Nov. 8. Green, Michela M. and Stephen T. Green, Danbury. Seller: American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Danbury. Property: Unit 17 in Westwood Village, Building 34, Danbury. Amount: $120,000. Filed Nov. 19. Greenwald, Erin Malnight and Seth B. Greenwald, Fairfield. Seller: Debra G. Charles, Fairfield. Property: 138 Penfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Nov. 15. Guzman, Maritza E. Nugra and Luis G. Suquilanda, Danbury. Seller: Karina Adames and Jose Adames, Danbury. Property: 3 Pearl St., Danbury. Amount: $527,000. Filed Nov. 19. Hastings, Timothy M. and Terrance Hastings, Ridgefield. Seller: Adele F. Annesi, Ridgefield. Property: 12 Abbott Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $375,000. Filed Nov. 16. Henry, Allison C. and Timothy J. Henry, Breezy Point, New York. Seller: Christopher C. Glocker and Kathy T. Glocker, Flat Rock, North Carolina. Property: 4 Fairmead Road, Darien. Amount: $1 million. Filed Nov. 16.
Gizzo, Dayna and Louis A. Perri, Hawthorne, New York. Seller: Byungjin Lim and Mija Park, Ridgefield. Property: 18 Rustic Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $445,000. Filed Nov. 16.
Hernandez, Rubidia and Alvaro Bonilla, Danbury. Seller: NACC LLC, New Milford. Property: 52 Holley Street Extension, Danbury. Amount: $215,000. Filed Nov. 8.
Gochee, Kristan Blake and Jamie W. Gochee, Darien. Seller: Shay Homes LLC, Darien. Property: Map 1105, Darien. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Nov. 9.
Hobbick, Christina E., Stamford. Seller: Thomas J. Buckley and Karen A. Buckley, Stamford. Property: 86 High Clear Drive, Stamford. Amount: $490,000. Filed Nov. 13.
Holtze, Mary and David Holtze, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seller: Thomas Andrew Charron and Robin Johanna Charron, Fairfield. Property: 464 Pine Creek Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $825,000. Filed Nov. 19. Hussain, Syed G., Greenwich. Seller: Mark G. Califano, Greenwich. Property: 7 Richmond Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $900,000. Filed Nov. 8. Iaconis, Christine, Danbury. Seller: Amanda R. Baghdady, Danbury. Property: Unit 1006 of Arlington Woods Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $246,000. Filed Nov. 13. Jacobs, Erin R., Stamford. Seller: Louise Spirer, Stamford. Property: 2289 Bedford St., Unit G-5, Stamford. Amount: $334,000. Filed Nov. 16. Jacobs, Melissa and Jonathan Jacobs, Danbury. Seller: Gary D. Nelson and Bernadette P. Nelson, Danbury. Property: 8 Dana Road, Danbury. Amount: $278,500. Filed Nov. 7. Jones, Kristie E. and Chad O. Jones, Stamford. Seller: Michael J. Lyons and Emily C. Lyons, Darien. Property: 70 Arrowhead Road, Darien. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Nov. 16. Jung, Yang Uk, Stamford. Seller: Lisa A. Dianis and Charles A. Dianis Jr., Stamford. Property: 421 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2, Stamford. Amount: $326,000. Filed Nov. 5. Kelly, Janice Gates and Jeffrey Porphy, Greenwich. Seller: Donna A. Byrnes, Greenwich. Property: Lake Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Nov. 6. Khuen, Marielle and Charles Khuen, Norwalk. Seller: Kristine M. Demareski, Norwalk. Property: 39 Fifth St., Norwalk. Amount: $545,000. Filed Nov. 9. Kim, Michele and Joseph Sung Lee, Danbury. Seller: Tammy M. Sullivan, Danbury. Property: 1505 Eaton Court, Danbury. Amount: $350,000. Filed Nov. 13. Kotre, Nayan and Pawan Kamat, Norwalk. Seller: Richard Smith and Pauline Smith, Wilton. Property: 105 Glen Side, Unit 105, Wilton. Amount: $330,000. Filed Nov. 19. Kurel, Sonali and Stephen F. Kurel, Westport. Seller: Eric L. Ruff and Margaret E. Ruff, Fairfield. Property: 21 Pompano Place, Fairfield. Amount: $630,000. Filed Nov. 8. Laidlaw, Georgina, Fairfield. Seller: Omar A. Sabek and Gretchen Sabek, Fairfield. Property: 1236 Valley Road, Fairfield. Amount: $570,000. Filed Nov. 16.
Facts & Figures Lau, Manwai, Stamford. Seller: Kathleen Brenia, Mooresville, North Carolina. Property: 7 Padanaram Road, Unit F150, Danbury. Amount: $93,000. Filed Nov. 15.
McNeill, Elizabeth W. and Gregory R. McNeill, Fairfield. Seller: Gudrun S. Milo, Fairfield. Property: 30 Craig Place, Fairfield. Amount: $875,000. Filed Nov. 19.
Lavanda, Segundo R. Dota, Danbury. Seller: Dorene M. Doran, Danbury. Property: 17 First St., Danbury. Amount: $279,900. Filed Nov. 21.
Melo-Brodis, Roberta and Jonathan Brodis, Darien. Seller: Terence Wai T. Wong and Kylie K. Wong, Darien. Property: 68 Camp Ave., Darien. Amount: $760,000. Filed Nov. 13.
Lawrence, Barbara M. and William S. Lawrence, Ridgefield. Seller: Jeanne-Marie Ferro, Ridgefield. Property: 638 Danbury Road, Unit 59, Ridgefield. Amount: $687,500. Filed Nov. 15. Leach, Michael G., Stamford. Seller: Reon Baird-Feldman and Douglas Feldman, Stamford. Property: 1 Strawberry Hill Ave., Apt. 7F, Stamford. Amount: $385,000. Filed Nov. 14. Lerman, Peter M., Danbury. Seller: Margaret A. Shawah, Danbury. Property: 136 Deer Hill Ave., Unit C-29, Danbury. Amount: $96,000. Filed Nov. 13. Liang, Tina and John T. Liang, Stamford. Seller: Althea G. Perley, Darien. Property: 3 Seagate Road, Darien. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Nov. 16. Lisciandra, Anna, Ridgefield. Seller: Sheldon F. Willner and Phyllis S. Willner, Danbury. Property: 7 Carriage Lane, Danbury. Amount: $322,000. Filed Nov. 19. Maletz, Ilana and Mark Maletz, Sedona, Arizona. Seller: Cordon J. Coburn and Susan J. Coburn, Greenwich. Property: Parcel C, Map 7108, Greenwich. Amount: $3 million. Filed Nov. 9. Martin, Laura A., Stamford. Seller: Richard Gregory and Kasey Gregory, Stamford. Property: Unit 9 in Riverterrace Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $290,500. Filed Nov. 15. Masterson, Lindsay and Brett Masterson, Stamford. Seller: 162 Coral Drive LLC, Fairfield. Property: 162 Coral Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $685,000. Filed Nov. 16. McArthur, Jennifer L., Fairfield. Seller: Judson W. McArthur, New York, New York. Property: 102 Green Knolls Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $575,000. Filed Nov. 15.
Mendez, Angel Rolando Arichabala Mendez and Deysi L. Tenempaguay, Danbury. Seller: Manuel Cabral Amaral and Hermina Rodrigues Amaral, New Milford. Property: 6 Prospect St., Danbury. Amount: $485,000. Filed Nov. 20. Miller, Debra, Fairfield. Seller: David A. Risley, Fairfield. Property: 24 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $600,000. Filed Nov. 13. Molano, Gina, Norwalk. Seller: Jorge L. Ayala, Norwalk. Property: 30 Sunset Hill Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $420,000. Filed Nov. 9. Morales, Pedro, Danbury. Seller: Elisabete Sousa, Danbury. Property: 14 Birch Trail, Danbury. Amount: $225,000. Filed Nov. 13. Mustafa, Jesus, Norwalk. Seller: Patrick J. Wilson, New York, New York. Property: 35 Country St., Norwalk. Amount: $285,000. Filed Nov. 7. Muy, Eddy, Danbury. Seller: Paul A. Novak and Edalina L. Novak, Danbury. Property: 5 Ellsworth Ave., Unit C, Danbury. Amount: $120,000. Filed Nov. 20. Nardozzi, Teresa Diane, Fairfield. Seller: Thomas J. Brown and Patricia Brown, Fairfield. Property: 280 Fair Oak Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Nov. 14. Nassar, Tamer, Brookfield. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 76 Brittania Drive, Danbury. Amount: $184,000. Filed Nov. 19. Nolen, Laura M. and Jared P. Nolen, New York, New York. Seller: Richard L. Strahota and Patricia E. Carroll, Darien. Property: 25 Huckleberry Lane, Darien. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Nov. 20.
McAuley, Dawn and Steven McAuley, Norwalk. Seller: Jian Zhou and Lan Shi, Ridgefield. Property: 44 Wilridge Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $485,000. Filed Nov. 9.
Obesso, Beatriz and Stephanie Lavado, Stratford. Seller: Katherine M. Peccerillo and Nicholas H. Mansour, Stratford. Property: 14 Sunnyside Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $246,500. Filed Nov. 9.
McCormick, Lisa R. and Robert A. McCormick, Ridgefield. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Danbury. Property: 93 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Amount: $579,995. Filed Nov. 19.
O’Connor, Gerald J., Greenwich. Seller: Frederick J. Whelan and Andrew D. Whelan, Greenwich. Property: 20 Church St., Apt. 63, Greenwich. Amount: $740,000. Filed Nov. 9.
O’Gorman, Eileen and Nicholas O’Gorman, Yonkers, New York. Seller: Cheng Wang and Jane W. Wang, Danbury. Property: 13 Shawe St., Danbury. Amount: $320,000. Filed Nov. 19. O’Neill, Allison and James O’Neill, Fairfield. Seller: Ana G. Homes LLC, Fairfield. Property: 117 Lawrence Road, Fairfield. Amount: $818,000. Filed Nov. 16. Pabon, Katie and Juan Esteban Pabon Rincon, Bridgeport. Seller: Stephen Bakaj, Stamford. Property: 328 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Amount: $212,500. Filed Nov. 13. Paciotti, Jennifer M. and Nazzareno Paciotti, Niantic. Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Danbury. Property: 1004 Country View Road, Danbury. Amount: $366,407. Filed Nov. 15. Palumbo, Diane L., Stamford. Seller: Scott Lee, Stamford. Property: Unit 506 of Harbor House, Stamford. Amount: $365,000. Filed Nov. 14. Pancak, Katherine A. and William J. Pancak, Madison. Seller: Rita Quattone, Stratford. Property: 36 Margherita Lawn, Stratford. Amount: $550,000. Filed Nov. 2. Pasheluk, Diane and John Pasheluk, Danbury. Seller: Diane Pasheluk and John Pasheluk, Danbury. Property: 6 Maura Lane, Home Site 119, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 13. Patrice, Landry, Bridgeport. Seller: Edwin H. Burr and Roberta Burr, Fairfield. Property: 4614 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $320,000. Filed Nov. 13. Pavon, Patricia and Louis Pavon, Scarsdale, New York. Seller: Mary Intelisano, Danbury. Property: 9 Brittania Drive, Unit 9B, Danbury. Amount: $325,000. Filed Nov. 20. Peterson, Deseray and Katherine Roba, Fairfield. Seller: US Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 119 Old Dam Road, Fairfield. Amount: $410,000. Filed Nov. 19. Picciallo, Maria P. and Michael L. Picciallo, Stamford. Seller: Sandy J. Guinta, Stamford. Property: Unit G in Gatehouse Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $302,500. Filed Nov. 7. Pierre, Janice, Bronx, New York. Seller: Paul Dinatale, Stamford. Property: 240 Glenbrook Road, Unit 33D, Stamford. Amount: $235,000. Filed Nov. 14. Prosniewski, Ashley, Stamford. Seller: Nathan Steinfeld, Fairfield. Property: 29 Bloomfield Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $300,000. Filed Nov. 20.
Qualey, Sean, Stratford. Seller: Darin B. Horne and Jennifer J. Horne, Stratford. Property: 119 Woodcrest Ave., Stratford. Amount: $290,000. Filed Nov. 8.
Ruscito, Vicci R. and Anthony James Ruscito, Fairfield. Seller: Jeffrey Johnston, Fairfield. Property: 7 Carlton St., Fairfield. Amount: $510,000. Filed Nov. 19.
Quispe, Roberto, Glenda Quispe and Alejandro Quispe, Bethel. Seller: Christopher Haskins, Danbury. Property: 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 2-3, Danbury. Amount: $130,000. Filed Nov. 20.
Russo, Diane and Charles A. Russo, Danbury. Seller: Denise L. Williams and Victor E. Williams, Danbury. Property: 25 Lawrence Ave., Unit 2008, Danbury. Amount: $389,900. Filed Nov. 20.
Ralph, Michelle, Ridgefield. Seller: Anthony R. Barber, Ridgefield. Property: 18 Bridle Trail, Ridgefield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Nov. 16.
Sagar, Manisha Raj and Kunal Sagar, Stamford. Seller: Lauren Magliari, Stamford. Property: The Village at River’s Edge Condominium, Home Site 16L, Stamford. Amount: $418,000. Filed Nov. 16.
Ramirez, Reina and Elvis Rafael Ramirez Quintanilla, Hartsdale, New York. Seller: Minnie A. Dineen-Carey and William A. Herzog, Danbury. Property: 35 Longview Ave., Danbury. Amount: $303,500. Filed Nov. 13. Reina, Christine M. and Felix Guzman, Brewster, New York. Seller: Dominick C. Volpe III and Joan A. Volpe, Danbury. Property: 5 Carla Drive, Danbury. Amount: $530,000. Filed Nov. 20. Renfroe, Danna and Joe Renfroe, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Victor A. Melendez and Lilian Galaviz, Wilton. Property: Parcel B1, Map 5493, Wilton. Amount: $845,000. Filed Oct. 30. Riccardo, Kerri and Adam Goldberg, Stamford. Seller: Emmanuel Saounatsos and Sophie A. Coquaz, Westport. Property: 275 Eden Road, Stamford. Amount: $855,000. Filed Nov. 14. Rinaldi, Stephen, Danbury. Seller: Pedro H. Pino and Paulina C. Daly, Danbury. Property: 27 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 20A, Danbury. Amount: $167,000. Filed Nov. 19. Rivera, Christopher E., Elmont, New York. Seller: Robert J. Porcaro and Kathleen A. Porcaro, Danbury. Property: 13 Mountainville Road, Danbury. Amount: $425,000. Filed Nov. 13. Rocker, Marissa and Matthew Musser, Darien. Seller: Ridgeley Associates LLC, Darien. Property: 37 Ridgely St., Darien. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Nov. 16. Rosa, Juan C., Danbury. Seller: Theresa Silba, Danbury. Property: 8 Jonathan Court, Danbury. Amount: $412,000. Filed Nov. 8. Rosella, Diana and Michael Rosella, Parkland, Florida. Seller: Josh M. Rosen and Mandy Rosen, Ridgefield. Property: 27 Lincoln Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $1 million. Filed Nov. 13. Rothbaum, Jason and Ming Yan, Stamford. Seller: Sound Cove Property LLC, Greenwich. Property: 444 Bedford St., Unit 5N, Stamford. Amount: $208,000. Filed Nov. 14.
Samaniego, Jofre, Danbury. Seller: Blanca Otavalo, Danbury. Property: 25 Westview Drive, Danbury. Amount: $350,000. Filed Nov. 13. Samartino, Marcelene A. and Robert H. Samartino, Babylon, New York. Seller: Terri L. Bennett, Ridgefield. Property: 22 Rita Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $467,500. Filed Nov. 20. Santiago, Fernando, Danbury. Seller: Jeffrey A. Bayliss, Danbury. Property: Lot 19 of Ridgebury Hills, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 14. Saum, Lydia N., Dunedin, Florida. Seller: George Henry Saum and Lydia N. Saum, Fairfield. Property: 331 Grandview Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 9.
Simpson, Safiya and David Simpson, Ridgefield. Seller: Luis Fernandes and Almerinda Palhete-Fernandes, Brookfield. Property: 34A Padanaram Road, Unit 115, Danbury. Amount: $148,000. Filed Nov. 19. Singhal, Anita J. and Raj Singhal, Somers, New York. Seller: Michael Cobelli and Jean M. Cobelli, Ridgefield. Property: 10 Dillman Court, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 9. Smith, Gloria and Harry Smith, New York, New York. Seller: Leslie W. Thilow, Ridgefield. Property: 11 Mamanasco Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $535,000. Filed Nov. 19. Soldani, Laura and Kevin Soldani, Norwalk. Seller: Craig D. Cuttner and Nancy K. Cuttner, Norwalk. Property: Lot 13, Map 918, Norwalk. Amount: $580,000. Filed Nov. 16. Spar, Marc, Darien. Seller: Third Street Development LLC, Stamford. Property: 20 Third St., Building 3, Unit 9, Stamford. Amount: $550,000. Filed Nov. 13.
FORECLOSURES Bridgers, Latoya A., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 325 McKinley Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 6.
Scalise, Justin, Stamford. Seller: Third Street Development LLC, Stamford. Property: 20 Third St., Building 3, Unit 15, Stamford. Amount: $550,000. Filed Nov. 15.
Coffy, Jean Hiram, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 104 Bouton St., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 6.
Schmidt, Nicole and James Schmidt, Fairfield. Seller: Susan Bento, Fairfield. Property: Lot 10, Map 2598, Fairfield. Amount: $840,000. Filed Nov. 8.
Gagliardi, Susan, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 391 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 7.
Schroder, Pablo, Wilton. Seller: Marie C. Russo, Danbury. Property: Lot 59, Lake Avenue, Danbury. Amount: $350,000. Filed Nov. 20.
Gianopoulos, Dean, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 41 Fishing Trail, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 14.
Sharpe, Megan and Michael Sharpe, Fairfield. Seller: William E. Zieman, Wilton. Property: 89 Rivergate Drive, Wilton. Amount: $640,000. Filed Nov. 8.
Keese, Frederick J., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 10 Francis Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 9.
Sherman, Howard I., Mount Kisco, New York. Seller: Pamela Akgun, Newport, Rhode Island. Property: 105 Harbor Drive, Unit 117, Stamford. Amount: $410,000. Filed Nov. 9.
Marron, James, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 195 Knapps Highway, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 8.
Shulman, Corey L. and Lindsay R. Shulman, New York, New York. Seller: Dev Ashish, Stamford. Property: 235 Skyview Drive, Stamford. Amount: $650,000. Filed Nov. 6.
Nawyn, Rochelle-Anne B., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 13 Fleetwood Drive, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 5. Petterson, Kirsten, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 67 Old Farm Road, Wilton. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 9.
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Facts & Figures Rowley, Daryn G., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 29 Town Hill Ave., Unit 1, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 7.
Reynolds, Jennifer, Danbury. $3,111 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Bethel, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 10 Anchor St., Danbury. Filed Nov. 19.
Siguenza, Claudio, et al. Creditor: MTGLQ Investors LP, South Houston, Texas. Property: 8 Wixon Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 19.
Sanchez, Fernando, Danbury. $594 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 12 Ninth Ave., Danbury. Filed Nov. 19.
Volpe, Christine P., et al. Creditor: DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc. Property: 15 Dana Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 15.
Strout, Jennifer, Danbury. $4,426 in favor of NBT Bank NA, Norwich, New York, by Jacobs & Rozich LLC, New Haven. Property: 2 Caye Road, Danbury. Filed Nov. 15.
Zwierz, Agnieszka J., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 49 Hillcrest Ave., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 8.
JUDGMENTS Banks, Aimeel, Danbury. $707 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 12 Harvard Road, Danbury. Filed Nov. 19. Bennett, Lawrence, Danbury. $568 in favor of Northeast Radiology, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 11 Old Shelter Rock Road, Danbury. Filed Nov. 19. Civil, Ginette St. Juste, et al., Norwalk. $3,053 in favor of Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk, by Lovejoy and Rimer PC, Norwalk. Property: 21 Gilbert Hill Road, Norwalk. Filed Nov. 13. Dettmering, Eric, Danbury. $1,399 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 41 Blackberry Road, Danbury. Filed Nov. 19. Gomez, Christina, Norwalk. $585 in favor of Women’s Health Connecticut, Bridgeport, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 16 Knapp St., Norwalk. Filed Nov. 13. Johnston, David E., et al., Fairfield. $3,433 in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., Orange, by Nair & Levin, Bloomfield. Property: 401 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Filed Nov. 19. Marin, Ana, Danbury. $2,124 in favor of TD Bank USA NA, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, Hartford. Property: 12 Bergh St., Unit 3, Danbury. Filed Nov. 13. Miller, Gary A., Norwalk. $447 in favor of Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut PC, Norwalk, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 90 Bouton St., Unit 2C, Norwalk. Filed Nov. 13. Nawyn, Kenneth E., Danbury. $22,887 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 13 Fleetwood Drive, Danbury. Filed Nov. 19.
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LEASES Chestnut Management & Service Company LLC, by Mark Caraluzzi. Landlord: LEACCT Associates, Danbury. Property: 19 Sugar Hollow Road, Danbury. Term: 26 years, commenced June 1, 2010. Filed Nov. 6.
LIENS FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Andrychowski, Malgorzata and Jacek Andrychowski, 3 Oakwood Ave., Apt. A6, Norwalk. $44,936, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13. Bell, Cynthia A. and James T. Bell, 57 Wyndover Lane, Stamford. $21,384, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 7. Bertrand, Robert N., 12 Maplewood Terrace, Norwalk. $66,300, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 6. Bertrand, Robert N., 12 Maplewood Terrace, Norwalk. $78,518, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 6. Biagi Jr., Donald, 119 Pine Creek Ave., Fairfield. $979,613, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 6. Biagi Jr., Donald, 119 Pine Creek Ave., Fairfield. $395,429, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13. Bianchi, Edward, 2 Meadow Street Extension, Norwalk. $3,860, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Bianco, Joann and Richard Bianco, 145 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. $18,385, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Budzik, Margaret M., 6 Hunt Court, Ridgefield. $12,751, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 14.
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Kelly, Patricia and Albert Ruberti, 1175 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. $25,719, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 6.
Safety Choice General Services LLC, 210 S. King St., Danbury. $17,328, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 5.
Cirifalco, Angela and Anselmo Cirifalco, 18 Garner St., Norwalk. $9,706, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5.
Kent C. Wahlberg LLC, 1949 Main St., Stratford. $13,994, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 6.
Shepherd, Carol, 4 Fullin Lane, Wilton. $33,902, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 14.
Kochis, Christine M. and Keith C. Kochis, 235 Lynnbrook Road, Fairfield. $39,948, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20.
Cornerstone Contracting Corp., 200 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. $240,053, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 5.
Knibbe Jr., Erin M. and David S. Knibbe Jr., 468 Branchville Road, Ridgefield. $71,955, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20.
Smaldone, James, 5917 Main St., Trumbull. $11,954, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20.
Leonard Fox Limited, 90 Signal Hill Road, Wilton. $2,738, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 19.
Criscuolo Jr., Joseph M., 118 Burr Court, Fairfield. $25,950, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13.
McGowan, Jennifer and Matthew McGowan, 257 Eastlawn St., Fairfield. $56,479, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 6.
Smith, David, 84 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. $73,887, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20.
Lucchesi Jr., William, 1706 Revere Road, Danbury. $2,897, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20.
Snell, Jeff R., 1170 Galloping Hill Road, Fairfield. $132,399, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20.
Lyons, Candi M. and Richard R. Lyons, 92 Rolling Ridge Road, Stamford. $9,295, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13.
Cid, Hugo Del, 4 Hermanny Court, Norwalk. $27,970, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5.
Cugno, Kara T., 40 W. Elm St., Apt. 2G, Greenwich. $31,318 a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Danbury Auto Spring & Welding Co Inc., 38 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury. $5,024, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 15. Delahanty, Nicholas, 93 Park Ave., Apt. 304, Danbury. $61,633, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Delahanty, Teresa and Nick Delahanty, 93 Park Ave., Apt. 304, Danbury. $4,651, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Desouza, Sergio P., 145 Main St., Unit 104, Danbury. $315,198, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20. Ely, Gina S. and William A. Ely, 6 Hilltop Road, Norwalk. $262,763, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 14. Ferreira, Melanie E., 21 Surrey Glen, Wilton. $440,924, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Gamers Gambit Inc., 67 Newtown Road, Danbury. $30,020, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 13. Gisby, Kathleen and Michael Gisby, 77 Verplank Ave., Stamford. $472,251, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Grady, Michael, 271 Guinea Road, Stamford. $18,433, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 5. Guerrera, Lisa and Robert Guerrera, 8 Allen Court, Norwalk. $149,114, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. J. Miller Cleaning Services LLC, 7 Pogany St., Unit B, Norwalk. $20,659, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 6. Jaffee, Joyce E. and Carey M. Jaffee, 29 Stony Hill Road, Ridgefield. $18,183, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13. Jojo Auto Detail LLC, 164 Shelter Rock Road, Danbury. $9,950, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 5.
Meadows, Michael, 25 Padanaram Ave., Apt. B, Danbury. $7,265, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5. Medina Loveras LLC, 185 Stillwater Ave., Stamford. $12,234, U.S. return of partnership income, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 7. Medina, Jose A., 15 1/2 Mountainville Road, Danbury. $60,717, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20. Medina, Rosmira and Jose A. Medina, 15 1/2 Mountainville Road, Danbury. $8,927, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20. Nygaard, Mark D., 235 Roselle St., Fairfield. $115,827, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 6. O’Brien, Polly J. and Philip A. O’Brien, 132 Seth Low Mountain Road, Ridgefield. $37,057, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13. Ormond III, Jeanne and Jeremiah Ormond, 15 Hallmark Place, Stamford. $36,206, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13. Pokorny, William, 429 Toll House Lane, Fairfield. $31,587, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 6. Prade, Dale La, 433 Highland Ave., Stratford. $27,205, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Nov. 6. Priolet, Claude P., 35 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. $915,460, a tax debt on income earned and failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Nov. 6. Priolet, Claude P., 35 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. $62,972, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Nov. 6. Rosado, Claudia, 375 Mapledale Place, Bridgeport. $2,331, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 14. Rundhaug, Clair S. and Kirk P. Rundhaug, 40 Deep Hill Ave., Danbury. $202,641, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20.
Sound Grounds LLC, 16 College Park Drive, Danbury. $54,520, quarterly payroll taxes, payroll taxes and failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed Nov. 5. Temp Air Company Inc., 67 Southfield Ave., Stamford. $18,467, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 13. Theissen, Rita P., 992 Summer St., Unit 2C, Stamford. $10,199, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 6. Twd Management LLC, 8 Mill Road, Danbury. $12,232, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 13. Vannart, Jeffery J., 6 Wake Robin Road, Westport. $38,633, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13. Wesconn Autobody & Collision Center, 25C Holley Lane, Danbury. $5,587, U.S. return of partnership income and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 6. Wood, Frances M. and David J. Wood, 70 Shorefront Park, Norwalk. $5,782, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 5.
FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Administrative Bookkeeping and Business Services Inc., 170 Post Road, Suite 203, Fairfield. $18,694, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 20. Bovine, Mireille V. and Joseph G. Bovine, 31 Shagbark Lane, Fairfield. $37,984, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13. Cawthron, Smith, 46 Chestnut St., Norwalk. $2,108, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 13. Croce, Susan, 325 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. $6,065, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13.
Dunn, John G., 31 Alden St., Stamford. $16,955, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 7.
Samaniego, German A., 61 N. Taylor Ave., Apt. A, Norwalk. $25,623, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 13. TNC US Holdings Inc., 85 Broad St., Wilton. $24,613, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 13. Tool Logistics, 46 Chestnut St., Norwalk. $2,108, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 13.
MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED Miller, Julie Dillon Ripley, Norwalk. Filed by F&S Construction, by Frank J. Santo. Property: 21 Point Road, Norwalk. Amount: $1 million. Filed Nov. 8. Payea, Kathleen M. and Daniel S. Payea, Stamford. Filed by American Builders and Contractors Supply Co. Inc., West Haven, by Murphy, Laudati, Kiel & Rattigan LLC, Farmington. Property: 87 Pembroke Drive, Stamford. Amount: $10,681. Filed Nov. 8. Stamford Phase Four JV LLC, Stamford. Filed by Main Enterprises Inc., Stratford, by Yamin & Grant LLC, Waterbury. Property: Phase Four Unit, Stamford. Amount: $503,946. Filed Nov. 2. Virtus/LCB Darien LLC, Darien. Filed by All State Construction Inc., Farmington, by Luke R. Conrad. Property: Unit 1 in Parklands Condominium, Darien. Amount: $689,283. Filed Nov. 13.
MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED BSL Fairfield Development LLC, released by Academy Marble & Granite LLC, by Sinan Sepkin. Property: Map 7730, Mill Plain Road, Fairfield. Amount: $101,932. Filed Nov. 19.
Facts & Figures LIS PENDENS Babashak, John F., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 135 Davenport Farm Lane West, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $801,500, dated April 2007. Filed Nov. 8. Bates, Ronald J., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 43 Dundee Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $712,000, dated March 2007. Filed Nov. 16. Berke, Dorothy Ann, et al., Stratford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 344 Patterson Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $150,000, dated July 2006. Filed Nov. 8. Birch, Calvin Sylvester, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 32 Dorset Lane, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 13. Braunstein, Marcia V., et al., Stamford. Filed by Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford for the city of Stamford. Property: 166 Oaklawn Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a blight lien levied against the defendants and take immediate possession of the property. Filed Nov. 13. Browne-Regular, Kim, et al., Norwalk. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 7 Hamilton Ave., Unit 44, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $145,000, dated January 2010. Filed Nov. 13. Browy, Joyce L., et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 81 Elaine Drive, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 7. Bruno Jr., Benjamin A., et al., Darien. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Brighthouse Life Insurance Co. Property: 10 Henry St., Darien. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $359,000, dated July 2007. Filed Nov. 19.
Caruso, Michelle L., Danbury. Filed by Brock & Scott, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, for New Penn Financial LLC. Property: Lot 6, Map 5349, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $346,114, dated November 2015. Filed Nov. 19. Constante, Linda, et al., Danbury. Filed by MRLP, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 7 Rodline Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $180,504, dated February 2012. Filed Nov. 20. Curtin, Kevin P., et al., Stamford. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 84 Hobson St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $500,000, dated August 2006. Filed Nov. 13.
MORTGAGES 116 South Main Street LLC, by Joseph A. Dominick. Lender: Dominick Fuel Inc., Norwalk. Property: 2 Woodward Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $300,000. Filed Nov. 14. 15 Highland Stratford LLC, Stratford, by James R. Barrett. Lender: Investor Lending USA, Greenville, South Carolina. Property: 15 Highland Ave., Stratford. Amount: $179,730. Filed Nov. 8. 18 Finance Drive LLC, Danbury, by James E. Beckman. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 18 Finance Drive, Danbury. Amount: $600,000. Filed Nov. 20. 200 Harvard Corp., Fort Lauderdale, Florida., by Raymond C. Parker. Lender: First Symetra National Life Insurance Company of New York, Seattle, Washington. Property: 180-200 Harvard Ave., Stamford. Amount: $500,000. Filed Nov. 13. 22 St. Mary’s Associates LLC, Stamford, by Robert C. Parker. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 22 St. Mary’s St., Stamford. Amount: $525,000. Filed Nov. 16. Bright Beginnings Child Care LLC, Stamford, by Rajat Gupta. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 430 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $900,000. Filed Nov. 16. Bright Beginnings Fairfield LLC, Greenwich, by Rajat Gupta. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 356 Black Rock Turnpike and 75 Duka Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $900,000. Filed Nov. 16.
Connecticut Restoration Builders LLC, Greenwich, by Frederick Crimins. Lender: Stormfield Capital Funding 1 LLC, Southport. Property: 11 Tuckahoe Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $400,000. Filed Nov. 16.
Summit Investment Properties LLC, Stratford, by Alexander Moses. Lender: Stormfield Capital Funding 1 LLC, Southport. Property: 225 Marina Drive, Stratford. Amount: $145,000. Filed Nov. 7.
Pure Organic Tan, 151 Greenwich Ave., Suite 302, Greenwich 06830, c/o Huong Thuy Khuu. Filed Nov. 5.
CPCI LLC, Milford, by Christine Hogan. Lender: Wheels of Connecticut Inc., Milford. Property: 493 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Nov. 16.
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Reclaimed Creations Norwalk, 12 Weed Ave., Norwalk 06580, c/o William Oberdorster Jr. Filed Nov. 7.
CPW Realty LLC, Darien, by Cecile P. Windels. Lender: Citibank NA, Long Island City, New York. Property: 745 Boston Post Road, Unit 1, Darien. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Nov. 19. D & L Investment Properties LLC, Danbury, by Sebastian de Oliveira. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 46, 46A and 48 Merrimac St., Danbury. Amount: $780,000. Filed Nov. 21. DP 75 LLC, Mount Kisco, New York, by James A. Diamond. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 60 Shelter Rock Road, Danbury. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Nov. 15. Fitzpatrick, Fray & Bologna LLC, Fairfield, by Eileen Wellner. Lender: AFM Properties LLC, Fairfield. Property: 562 Hoydens Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $39,650. Filed Nov. 14. Radar Properties LLC, by Andrew Schiller. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 92 Miry Brook Road, Danbury. Amount: $216,000. Filed Nov. 20. SLG America’s Group LLC, Sunrise, Florida, by Esteban Antman. Lender: Finance of America Commercial LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 17 Juniper Ridge Drive, Danbury. Amount: $247,672. Filed Nov. 21. Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield, by Donald C. Sturges. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 118 Walnut Grove Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $355,000. Filed Nov. 20.
Broken Fingers Catering, 29 Silver Spring Place, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Joseph Lane. Filed Nov. 15. Buti Yoga With Lisa May, 177 Hope St., Stamford 06902, c/o Lisa May Melfi. Filed Nov. 16. Cadence Chemical, 16 Thorndale Circle, Darien 06820, c/o Maroon Group LLC. Filed Nov. 20. Chapel Street Millwork and Remodeling, 3 Fillmore Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o P. Bomtempi Construction Corp. Filed Nov. 20. Chef Mane Catering, 300 Tresser Blvd., Apt. 16G, Stamford 06901, c/o Louisemane Charles. Filed Nov. 14. Connecticut & Westchester, 157 Lawn Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Wilson Velez. Filed Nov. 16. Danbury Church, 69 Rowan St., Danbury 06810, c/o Arturo Solis Eligio. Filed Nov. 21. Day Pitney, 1 Canterbury Green, Stamford 06901, c/o Day Pitney LLP. Filed Nov. 13. Earth Water Skin Co., 438 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Lisa Moore. Filed Nov. 14. Finally Clean, 21 Avenue D., Norwalk 06584, c/o Alba Arredondo and Fany C. Zelaya. Filed Nov. 8. Pen to Paper, 59 Lincoln Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Nicole Michelle Adams Wright. Filed Nov. 13.
RAA Delivers, 36 Mill Plain Road, Unit 407, Danbury 06811, c/o Eric Mautner. Filed Nov. 6.
Rob Marc Designs, 7 Davenport Ridge Lane, Stamford 06903, c/o Robert Hagani. Filed Nov. 13. Rose Capital, 382 Greenwich Ave., Suite 2, Greenwich 06830, c/o Rose Direct Funding LLC. Filed Nov. 7. Sage Sisters Apothecary, 28 Wilton Road East, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Stephanie Vogt. Filed Nov. 13. Salon Citrine, 5 River Road, Wilton 06894, c/o Jeanine Sieranski. Filed Nov. 6. Seidler Chemical, 16 Thorndale Circle, Darien 06820, c/o Maroon Group LLC. Filed Nov. 20. The Hilts Group, 69 Kenosia Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Kevin D. Bennett. Filed Nov. 7. The Vibe + Co, 7 Pembroke Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Shanell Ruggiero. Filed Nov. 19. Thom Hansen, 15 Park St., Unit 7, Norwalk 06581, c/o Thom Hansen. Filed Nov. 15. TSF, 32 Old Ship, 28th floor, Stamford 06902, c/o Traditional Securities and Derivatives Inc. Filed Nov. 9. W&E Transportation Service LLC, 41 South St., Danbury 06810, c/o Elsa Rebello and William Martinez Rosario. Filed Nov. 6.
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Westwood Flooring & Design Center, 643 Danbury Road, Wilton 06894, c/o Patrick McCarney. Filed Nov. 20. Wordplay Pediatric Speech Language-Therapy, 191 Henry St., Unit A, Greenwich 06830, c/o Brittany E. Dayle. Filed Nov. 5.
PATENTS Apparatus and method for providing a personalized bass tactile output associated with an audio signal. Patent no. 10,152,296 issued to Christopher Michael Trestain, Livonia, Michigan. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Field enhanced solid-state heater element useful in printing applications. Patent no. 10,146,161 issued to Tab A. Tress, Henrietta, New York; Brian J. Gillis, Penfield, New York; Allen J. Thompson, Sodus, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Gradient micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) microphone. Patent no. 10,154,330 issued to John C. Baumhauer Jr., Indianapolis, Indiana; Fengyuan Li, Carmel, Indiana; Larry A. Marcus, Fishers, Indiana; Alan D. Michel, Carmel, Indiana; Marc Reese, Indianapolis, Indiana. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Ion generator device support. Patent no. 10,153,623 issued to Lawrence T. Sunshine, Rye Brook, New York. Assigned to Plasma Air International Inc., Stamford. MHC-I restricted epitopes containing non-natural amino acid residues. Patent no. 10,149,896 issued to Donald J. Kyle, Yardley, Pennsylvania; Daniel A. Soltis, Cleveland Heights, Ohio; Lynda G. Tussey, Princeton, New Jersey. Assigned to Purdue Pharma LP, Stamford.
Risk Research Developer Associate (Greenwich, CT): Support risk quantitative research by designing & implementing computer systems & tools to establish capabilities to experiment, model, backtest, & compare new risk methodologies. Collaborate side-by-side with risk researchers to establish best practices & coding styles. Utilize software engineering practices & tools, including coding & debugging in Python & Java. Develop APIs. Work with quantitative finance & risk. Req’s Bachelor’s degr plus 4 yrs exp. Mail resume to: AQR Capital Management, LLC, ATTN: S. Rao, 2 Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Flr, Greenwich, CT 06830. Must Ref: M010AQRCT.
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