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Mayor: No going back in fast-growing Stamford BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

employer and try to work out some kind of deal that really only protects the predator .” By those agreements, said Gillibrand, employees are forbidden from talking about what happened and are expected to “keep doing their job as if nothing happened to them .” “No worker should have to put up with such an unfair system,” she said . Proponents say the legislation would allow survivors of sexual harassment or discrimination to seek justice, discuss their cases publicly and eliminate institutional protection for harassers . “I like having options,” said Anne M . Janiak, CEO of the Women's Enterprise Development Center Inc . in White Plains . “I like having women not being forced to do something one way in order to get a result . I think (the legislation) is a good thing, but whether it’s going to change » HARASSMENT, page 6

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Equine Moves See story on page 9

Ryan Petronelli, shown here with boarder Claiborne, has expanded his equestrian business to Ridgefield. Photo by Phil Hall.

Sexual harassment at work: litigate or arbitrate BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com

bipartisan coalition in Congress is taking aim at corporate agreements that it says silence victims of sexual assault . U .S . Sen . Kirsten Gillibrand, the New York Democrat, and U .S . Rep . Cheri Bustos, a Democrat from Illinois, this month announced the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017, legislation that would prevent

employers from holding employees to forced arbitration agreements to settle “a sex discrimination dispute .” According to the lawmakers, an estimated 60 million Americans are subject to forced arbitration clauses, which require employees to settle disputes with their employers through an arbitration process . “When a company has a forced arbitration policy, it means that if a worker is sexually harassed or sexually assaulted in the workplace, they are not allowed to go to court over it,” Gillibrand said . “Instead, they have to go into a secret meeting with their

ven after a decisive re-election victory in November, Stamford Mayor David Martin gives the impression that some of the charges flung his way during the campaign still smart . “There was, and still is, a lot of talk about Stamford being ‘overdeveloped’,” he said in his Stamford Government Center office on Washington Boulevard . Anyone taking such a stance is either “extremely naïve,” trying to score political points “or is just plain wrong,” he said . Indeed, development was one of the key issues raised by Martin’s Republican opponent Barry Michelson, who during the campaign repeatedly alleged that the administration was bending over backwards to allow developers to run riot over zoning laws, resulting in increased traffic congestion and overcrowded streets . Although Martin won by nearly 24 percentage points, such talk has continued, to the mayor’s annoyance . “Look, we’ve had explosive (population) growth here and companies want to come here,” Martin said . “It’s all about quality of life . And I’d rather have companies and people wanting to move to Stamford than turn back the clock to where it was 20 or 25 years ago .” Back then, the mayor said, downtown was in effect a ghost town . This December, however, “We had huge crowds of families come into downtown for the Christmas tree lighting with Santa Claus . Fifteen years ago, that was all brownfields and nobody would have been caught going there .” The city is growing faster than the rest of the state, according to a January study by The Yankee Institute, which reported that Stamford’s population had grown 5 .1 percent over the past year, while the

Port Chester company charges into emerging solar roofs market BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN

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lowly but surely, the solar energy industry is growing in the area. According to the nonprofit solar advocacy group Solar Foundation, jobs in the solar industry increased in Fairfield County from 510 in 2015 to 562 in 2016, a 10.2 percent increase, and in Westchester Country from 613 to 785 over the same one-year period, a 28 percent increase,. The growth is reflective of what’s going on around the nation, the group said. The U.S. solar industry employed 260,077 workers last year, a nearly 25 percent increase from 2015 that was largely driven by an increase in solar panel installations, itself fueled by a continued decrease in the cost of solar panels. The solar industry produced about $154 billion in total economic activity for the U.S. in 2016, according to the Solar Foundation. While installing solar panels on roofs is the most familiar option for building owners, interest is growing in solar shingles, said Oliver Koehler, founder and CEO of SunTegra in Port Chester. The company offers solar shingles and tile roofs to homeowners and businesses that it claims are more aesthetically pleasing and financially viable alternatives to standard, rackmounted solar panels. “Probably 99 percent of the residential solar market is still solar panels,” Koehler said. “But with products like ours, you don’t have the same bulky appearance. Our solution is more low-profile.” SunTegra’s shingles and tiles typically take up about 25 percent of a given roof area, Koehler said, with effort made to blend in with the traditional asphalt shingles covering the rest of the roof. A typical house installation costs from $15,000 to $20,000, he said. SunTegra recently made its first installation in Fairfield County on a waterfront home in Stamford. Consisting of 55 SunTegra shingles, the solar roof is sized to provide an estimated 6,543 kWh per year and replaced more than 400 square feet of asphalt shingle roofing. That project was done in partnership with Murphy Brothers Contracting, the high-end custom home builder in Mamaroneck that serves Fairfield and Westchester counties . “Our company has the philosophy that building green is building smart,” said Michael Murphy, director of new project development. “We’re always looking for something that can be more environmen-

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tally responsible and energy-efficient.” About four years ago, the Murphy Brothers began using Dow Chemical Co.’s Powerhouse Solar System shingles. Despite claims that it would revolutionize the solar-system installation industry, the business was folded by Dow in 2016, with its products having been installed in about 1,000 homes. Murphy said the Stamford project was initially using the Dow solar product — “The homeowner drives a Tesla, so that told us where his interests lay” — but that the transition to SunTegra was relatively seamless. Murphy said the SunTegra Shingles produce 30 percent more solar energy per square inch at 30 percent less cost than Dow’s previous solar shingle version. The Port Chester product, he noted, recently won the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut’s 2017 Home Building Industry Award for Best Exterior Green Feature. In August, SunTegra won $500,000 in New York state’s 76West Clean Energy Competition. In addition to improved energy efficiency, Koehler noted that solar roofs typically last up to 40 years. According to the National Association of Home Builders, fiber cement shingles last about 25 years and asphalt-shingle composition roofs last about 20 years. Koehler said while the firm continues to explore opportunities with builders in Fairfield and Westchester counties, most of its installations are in New Jersey, Colorado, California, Texas and South Carolina. Looming over his industry sector is Tesla, which in May announced that it had begun to take orders for its solar roof tiles in Connecticut and nationwide. To date, however, reportedly only two houses have had

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the Tesla tiles installed and they are owned by Tesla executives, including company cofounder and CEO Elon Musk. During Tesla’s third-quarter conference call with investors, Musk indicated that its Solar Roof product was unlikely to post decent volumes in 2018. “I have no doubt that this will be a very significant part of the business down the road,” he said. “It just takes a little while to get these behemoths rolling. But once it gets rolling, it's going to be a behemoth.” Koehler said the publicity generated by Tesla’s May announcement has been a net positive for SunTegra. “It’s been a great benefit for us because of the huge amount of awareness he’s generated with the public. If anything, we wish they were doing more and moving faster than they are.” Koehler said Tesla installs uniform tiles on the entire roof, though only 40 percent of the tiles are operational. He estimated the cost of a typical installation would total about $100,000 per building. “They’re going for the high-end customer, like they are with their cars.” The Dow Powerhouse Shingle could also return to compete in the market. In September, RGS Energy signed a domestic and international licensing agreement for the product, with plans to reintroduce the brand in the second quarter of next year. The industry could face an obstacle to growth in the federal government’s proposed tightening of trade measures with China, where factories account for more than two-thirds of the world’s solar panel production. Koehler said that while some SunTegra materials are manufactured in China, the majority is made in Mexico, "which is a little closer to home and allows for better quality control.”

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OWNER OF BRIDGEPORT'S ST. VINCENT'S REPORTED TALKING MERGER

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport.

Hospital operators Ascension Health, whose hospitals include St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, and Providence St. Joseph Health are reportedly in talks about merging to create the largest U.S. hospital chain. If consummated, the deal between nonprofits Ascension, based in St. Louis, and Providence St. Joseph Health, which is based in Renton, Washington, would result in an entity with 191 hospitals in 27 states and annual revenue of about $44.8 billion. Currently the largest U.S. hospital operator is the for-profit Hospital Corp. of America, based in Nashville, which posted about $41.5 billion in revenues last year. Ascension and Providence did not respond to requests for comment. A merger between the two would follow such recent developments in the health care industry as the merger between San Francisco’s nonprofit Dignity Health and Englewood, Colorado’s Catholic Health Initiatives, announced on Dec. 8; insurer UnitedHealth Group’s Dec. 6 announcement that its Optum segment was buying the DaVita Medical Group, consisting of almost 300 clinics, 35 urgent-care centers, and six outpatient surgery centers, for $4.9 billion; and CVS Health’s $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, announced on Dec. 3.

MGM RESORTS URGES COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR BRIDGEPORT CASINO One day after the respective tribal owners of Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun sent a letter to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy expressing interest in exploring the possibility of building a casino in Bridgeport, MGM Resorts International, which has already proposed a casino for the city, responded by challenging the state to open the bidding process to nontribal entities. Uri Clinton, senior vice president and legal counsel for MGM Resorts International, began a letter to the governor and legislative leaders by noting how his company has “consistently urged the

state of Connecticut to establish a competitive process” for gaming rights, adding that his company and the tribes “participated in competitive processes in other states.” At first, Clinton welcomed the tribes’ desire to be “part of the discussion” of a Bridgeport gaming site. “There appears to be, for the first time, agreement that such a discussion is in the state’s best interest,” he wrote. However, Clinton shut down any notion of cooperating with the tribes by highlighting his company’s proposal to build a casino resort in Bridgeport, citing “the partnerships we have established and the increasing support we have earned.” He noted that “Connecticut now has a second chance to get it right,” and stated his company “would welcome the opportunity to compete for a Connecticut commercial gaming license, along with the tribes and any other interested parties.” Throughout his letter, Clinton did not mention the Mashantucket and Mohegan tribes by name, which mirrored the tribal chairmen’s omission of the MGM Resorts International name in their letter. Neither letter provoked any public response from the governor or legislative leaders.

GDC BUYS NORWALK COMPLEX FOR $105.9M

597 Westport Ave. in Norwalk.

GDC Properties of Westchester County has bought 597 Westport, a 235-unit luxury apartment complex in Norwalk, for $105.9 million. The property was sold through a 1031 exchange, which enables an investor to sell a property, reinvest the proceeds in another property and defer all capital gain taxes. CBRE Group Inc. represented the seller, an affiliate of El Paso, Texas-based Hunt Investment Management, while the buyer was represented by CBRE’s debt and structured finance team. First and mezzanine financing came from The Guardian Life Insurance Co. and a pension fund client represented by Quadrant Real Estate Advisors, respectively. Hawthorne-based GDC Properties was founded in 1994 by Samuel Ginsburg and specializes in the development, management and acquisition of residential and commercial income properties. The company traces its roots to the founding of Ginsburg Development Corp. by Samuel and Martin Ginsburg in 1964. Built in 2009 near the Norwalk-Westport border, the 23-acre property includes a

clubroom with full caterer’s kitchen, media lounge and billiards room, as well as a fitness center that opens directly to an outdoor saltwater pool with a sundeck, cabanas and outdoor kitchen. The property also includes a space that doubles as a boardroom and dining room with additional attached kitchen that is used for private resident events.

DANBURY LAW FIRM SEEKS RELEASE FROM LEASE Danbury law firm Chipman, Mazzucco, Land & Pennarola has filed a lawsuit against its landlord at the Matrix Corporate Center and has already signed a lease for new offices. The complaint against landlord Gera Danbury and receiver of rents CBRE cites the Danbury building’s deteriorating state, failure to adequately provide promised services and the exit of other corporate tenants. The law firm, which has been a tenant at the center since 2011, is seeking damages of more than $15,000, attorney fees and to be relieved of the lease. The firm “has experienced worsening conditions in the Matrix Corporate Center during the term of its tenancy and has registered innumerable complaints and notices of default,” the complaint states. Failure to maintain security systems and personnel, janitorial services and consistent heating and cooling are among the complaints. The 1.3 million-square-foot Matrix has lost such tenants as Praxair and Boehringer Ingelheim in recent years. General Motors has also said it will move out. “The Matrix Corporate Center lost Praxair and Boehringer Ingelheim, its largest tenants,” said law firm partner Ward Mazzucco. “Now, General Motors and other tenants are leaving. The occupancy rate is very low and the building does not provide all the services that it once did." Gera Danbury and CBRE did not return calls for comment. Meanwhile, Mazzucco said, the law firm is already in the process of moving to a new location. “We are fortunate to be relocating to 44 Old Ridgebury Road in Danbury,” he said. “It is a very stable, well-managed building that is nearly full.”

DONAHUE NAMED BRBC BOARD CHAIRMAN The Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) has elected Kate Hampford Donahue as chairman of its board of directors. Donahue is president and CEO of Hampford Research Inc., a Stratford-based custom chemical manufacturing firm specializing in high-purity specialty chemicals used in the electronics, dental, cosmetics, engineered materials and printing/lithography industries. Donahue took the leadership role at the family-owned Hampford Research in January 2007. She was previ-

ously executive vice president at Carlsen Resources and senior vice president for the western region at American Movie Classics. Donahue is the second woman to serve as BRBC chairman, following in the footsteps of Susan L. Davis, former president and CEO of St. Vincent’s Medical Center. She has also served as board chair of the BRBC’s Women’s Leadership Council and currently is on the BRBC executive committee. Donahue is also on the executive committee and national board of governors of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates, and earlier this year she and her business were recognized as an Outstanding Family-Owned Business by Westfair Communications.

HEXCEL BUYING OXFORD’S AEROSPACE/DEFENSE BUSINESS Stamford’s Hexcel Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the aerospace and defense business of Oxford Performance Materials. The acquisition, whose financial terms were not disclosed, is expected to close later this month. OPM A&D produces high-performance thermoplastic, carbon fiber reinforced 3D-printed parts for commercial aerospace and space and defense applications. The asset acquisition includes equipment, intellectual property and manufacturing process technology related to the A&D business operations in South Windsor. Other businesses of OPM are not included in the deal.

BATALI TAKES LEAVE FOLLOWING ALLEGATIONS

Celebrity chef Mario Batali is taking a leave of absence from his businesses, including a pair of area restaurants and an artisanal market, following a report that he was accused of inappropriate misconduct by a female chef he met at a New Orleans function 10 years ago. Batali is also accused of sexual misconduct by three women who worked for him during the past two decades. Batali co-owns and co-operates the Tarry Lodge and the Tarry Market in Port Chester and the Tarry Lodge Westport, and in September he was a featured guest at the Greenwich Wine and Food Festival. In a statement, Batali did not deny the allegations. “I apologize to the people I have mistreated and hurt,” he said in a statement. "Although the identities of most of the individuals mentioned in these stories have not been revealed to me, much of the behavior described does, in fact, match up with ways I have acted. That behavior was wrong and there are no excuses. I take full responsibility and am deeply sorry for any pain, humiliation or discomfort I have caused to my peers, employees, customers, friends and family.” In addition to absenting himself from his businesses, Batali has been taken off the cast of the daily ABC talk show “The Chew.” — Kevin Zimmerman and Phil Hall

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GUEST VIEW

BY MICHAEL GEISLER

The lesser of two evils

Michael Geisler

f the two proposals for tax reform, the Senate’s plan, while controversial among the country’s wealthiest private institutions, is by far the lesser of two evils when considering the future of education in America . With 77 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Westchester County and Fairfield County, a relatively good transportation infrastructure and hundreds of knowledge-based service and technology firms all within 30 to 45 minutes of New York City, the tri-state region is ideally positioned to become the next Silicon Valley or

the next Research Triangle — but only if our local colleges and universities can produce the highly trained workforce these firms so desperately need . The House bill would make it virtually impossible for that to happen because it puts the acquisition of critical skills out of reach, even where employers are willing to invest in the continuing education of their employees . There are four specific items hidden away in the dark recesses of the House bill that should concern every citizen of this country because they directly affect our global competitiveness . 1. The Lifetime Learning Credit will be eliminated. This will impact part-time students, graduate students and learners who are seeking retraining . In an age where the difference between having a job and not having one, or having to settle for one that doesn’t pay the bills, will depend increasingly on people’s continual willingness to update their skills, this disincentivizes entire populations from lifting themselves out of a dead-end or disappearing job by making it impossible for them to do so . This is a direct assault on one of the most fundamental American values: self-sufficiency and the ability to reinvent oneself .

2. The Student Loan Interest Deduction will be eliminated . This will saddle students with even higher debt at the end of a typical four-year education, forcing more of them to forego a career as a teacher or social worker because the need to pay off a huge debt load will dictate that they look for a job in law or on Wall Street, not because they want to be a lawyer or financial analyst but because they have to pay back their loans . 3. Employer-provided tuition benefits will be taxed. This is perhaps the cruelest part of the House proposal . It will make it impossible for many low-level staff employees who wish to enhance their skill level to do so even where employers are willing to assist them . This will disproportionately affect staff members — many of them members of minorities or first-generation students who entered the workforce with relatively low job skills but eventually understand the need to acquire additional skills . It will also make it harder for employers around the country, but particularly in a growing economy like Westchester County, with dozens of Fortune 500 firms and hundreds of specialized businesses that depend on access to a highly skilled

workforce, to find well-trained employees locally or regionally because staff could no longer afford to take advantage of lifelong learning offerings . 4. Tuition benefits for graduate student teaching and research assistants will be taxed. This will tip the balance of graduate student choices away from careers in research and development, where the initial investment in college may eventually deliver greater rewards but will take longer to repay, and onto career choices that promise more immediate financial results, such as the legal and financial professions . In addition, this will, if enacted, willingly surrender to Europe and China America’s current lead in one of the few remaining areas in which we are still world leaders — the knowledge industry — by reversing the decades-long influx of the best and the brightest minds from all over the world to the United States . It will also render moot any ongoing conversations about creating a research and development hub in Westchester County because there will not be a qualified cadre of employees to work in such facilities . So, if, as a society, we are interested in actively barring our children from pursuing » TAX REFORM , page 7

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things, I’m not sure.” In announcing the legislation, members of Congress were joined by former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson, author of the recent best-seller “Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back,” who said that “forced arbitration is a harasser’s best friend.” “It keeps harassment complaints and settlements secret,” said Carlson, whose workplace sexual harassment lawsuit in 2016 brought forth similar claims from several other female employees at Fox News and led to the resignation of the disgraced Roger Ailes as the cable news network’s chairman and CEO. “It silences other victims who may have stepped forward if they’d known,” she said. For companies, arbitration is typically a cheaper alternative to litigation and cases are usually decided by one or more hired arbitrators. Unlike the public records of a court proceeding, arbitrations are kept confidential and an arbitrator’s decisions are usually difficult or impossible to appeal. Kim Berg, an attorney with Gould & Berg LLP, an employment law firm in White Plains, said forced arbitration clauses are typically used in midsize or larger companies. “Smaller companies, mom and pops, small businesses tend not go there, but large companies have learned that litigation can be very expensive, even if the employee does not have a viable claim,” she said.

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national population grew by just 0.7 percent. Stamford’s growth “has spurred more housing investment, which has led to more employment and property tax revenue,” according to the study. The study also found that Stamford’s list of taxable properties has increased 2.5 percent since 2015, accounting for 73 percent of the city’s revenue. Its 4.1 percent unemployment rate compared favorably with the statewide rate of 5.1 percent. The city’s median income was $79,359, nearly 13 percent higher than the state median income of $70,331. But Stamford’s cost of living is also 60 percent higher than that in the rest of the U.S., according to municipal statistics database Sperling’s Best Places. Martin is unapologetic about that last fact. “Everyone who moves here can’t afford a place in Harbor Point,” he said, referring to Building and Land Technology’s transitoriented, mixed-use development the Long Island Sound, where demand is so high that BLT expects to ultimately construct more than 4,000 apartment units. “But we’re also trying to pay attention to the needs of lowerincome people.”

Berg said many employees do not think twice before signing arbitration agreements because the alternative would be to walk away jobless. “A lot of times these are clauses that are offered or required at the beginning of employment or at the time of promotion,” she said. “Their (employees’) goal is to get a paycheck. They only come to realization of what they’ve signed after the fact.” As for sexual harassment in the workplace, “It’s definitely always been out there,” said Berg. The whole ‘Me Too’ thing just brought it to life,” she said, referring to the viral online movement encouraging women to share their own experiences of harassment. While there is a general consensus that something must be done to combat sexual harassment in the workplace, some question whether the proposed legislation is the correct step. “To me, that’s like focusing on how to treat an injury after it’s occurred, rather than focusing on how to prevent the injury,” said Joseph A. Saccomano Jr., an attorney and office managing principal in the White Plains office of Jackson Lewis PC, a national law firm whose primary Robert Mitchell, an employment lawyer and principal with Stratford law firm Mitchell and Sheahan PC, said pushing more of these cases into the court system “hurts everyone, including the victim,” adding that a lengthy trial will likely delay a case’s outcome. “Most of the victims are interested in getting a resolution of their case and in our (court) system you get paid money,”

As evidence, he pointed to such recent developments as Metro Green — consisting of three mixed-income apartment buildings on Atlantic Street — and a 47,000-square-foot affordable housing building under construction at 72 Franklin St. Another point of pride is Stamford Urby, a $200 million residential development that broke ground in October at the site of Stamford’s long-derided “hole in the ground” on the corner of Greyrock Place and Tresser Boulevard. Not that everything’s coming up roses for “The City That Works.” One Elmcroft Road, once home to Pitney Bowes, has some 500,000 square feet available following that company’s move to 3001 Summer St. in 2014, while 712,000 square feet of office space sits empty at UBS former headquarters at 677 Washington Blvd. Royal Bank of Scotland has cut approximately 630 jobs over the past two years at its 400,000-square-foot North American headquarters at 600 Washington Blvd., although RBS has repeatedly promised that it will stay in Stamford. “Stamford is so much more than UBS and RBS,” said city Director of Economic Development Thomas Madden. “We’re home to 90 major companies, 60 of which have $100 million in annual revenue or more.” Among those companies, Hexcel over the summer relocated its North American

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Mitchell said. “You get cash. This (legislation) delays that.” While proponents say the act will give victims a better opportunity to come forward, some believe that forcing these cases to trial could in fact dissuade victims from speaking out. “Every aspect of their life that surrounds this is going to come forward in a trial,” said Saccomano, from their public Facebook profiles to past relationships. “They make them out to be whores,” Berg said of victims who take their cases to trial. “Women are made to feel like they did something to invite or welcome it.” A public trial could also have an impact on a victim’s career, attorneys said. While an outright refusal to hire a prospective employee based on her history of claims of sexual harassment is against the law, attorneys say that reality paints a different picture. “A lot of times, the employee wants confidentiality because they don’t want to apply for another job and somebody find out about their past and think, Oh, this person is going to be a complainer, we don’t want to end up getting sued too,” Berg said. Robin Imbrogno, president of The Human Resource Consulting Group in Seymour, Connecticut, said that while the legislation may be well-intended, the focus is misplaced. “I almost feel like they’re missing the real point in all of this. “I’m not suggesting that in some businesses, (arbitration) may have been used to facilitate bad behavior,

Stamford Mayor David Martin

headquarters to Stamford from Scottsdale, Arizona, and Charter Communications in October announced plans to build a 500,000-square-foot, 15-story headquarters at 406 Washington Blvd. The mayor touted the efforts of the Fairfield County Five, an economic development group composed of Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Westport and Fairfield. It promotes the five municipalities as a bloc instead of the “balkanized” approach that pits Gold Coast communities against each other. The group made a pitch to New York City business leaders on Nov. 2 in Manhattan and plans a return visit to Gotham in April or May.

but I think there are so many other things they could be doing, like mandatory sexual harassment training and education for all employees.” Imbrogno said. At many organizations, that education has already started. “What companies are going to have to do, and what we’ve done at WestMed, is at a very granular level, differentiate what’s acceptable behavior,” said Joseph DiCarlo, senior vice president of human resources at Westmed Practice Partners in Purchase. DiCarlo added that while WestMed has always taken pride in its strong stance against sexual harassment, the company has taken additional steps to strengthen its policies in recent months. “Last year, it was OK to put in your policies, ‘Go to Human Resources, go to your manager,’ but the bar has changed,” he said. “You have to specifically tell your people, ‘This is the name of the person you should go to, this is their phone number.’ It’s very important in this environment to allow employees different resources and different routes to report if they feel they’ve been the victim.” Whether or the legislation is passed by Congress, many think the renewed focus on sexual harassment in the workplace is more than fleeting. “I think there’s a paradigm shift going on,” said Fran Pastore, CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council in Stamford. “I love what’s happening, and I hope it doesn’t stop. I hope it gives rise to an entire movement.”

Madden said the city’s new website, Choose Stamford, provides current and potential businesses and residents with a detailed snapshot of what the city offers and has in the works. With quality of life in mind, Stamford officials plan to make “dark fiber” — unused optical fiber for fiber-optic communication — available at all of Stamford’s intersections, thus allowing for cheap, more efficient internet access. The street-corner service will be especially appealing to college students and recent graduates who have grown used to having that kind of service at school, Madden said. As for the city’s congested streets, Martin said efforts continue to synchronize all of Stamford’s 209 traffic signals and upgrade its traffic cameras to improve the flow. Even so, he said, “Forty percent of the residents in downtown and the South End don’t even own cars.” Martin said he’s aware of Stamford’s growing pains and is doing what he can to address them. “Things are getting better, and they’re going to continue to get better,” he said. “But a lot of these problems we face today have been problems for years.” “My magic wand only has so much magic in it, and I can’t fix everything in two seconds.”

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a career that best matches their talents and skills, we should vote for the House bill . If we want to tell those adults in Westchester County who are already in the workforce and are ready to give up their nighttime and weekend hours to increase their qualifications, that we don’t care about their efforts because we don’t need a bettertrained workforce in Westchester County, then we should vote for the House bill . If we wish to say to our employees that the American Dream is dead and that the great American tradition of bootstrapping to get out of a dead-end job is something we no longer value, then we should vote for the House bill . If we want to ensure that tomorrow’s leading innovations no longer come from Apple, IBM or Regeneron, but from startups in China, Russia or Singapore, then we should support a vote for the House bill . For those of us who believe in the great American tradition of bootstrapping and hard work to move ahead and who want to maintain America’s global competitiveness, there is only one choice here: the Senate bill . It is not ideal but, unlike the House bill, it will not do irreparable harm to the nation’s future and the future of our children . Michael Geisler is president of Manhattanville College in Purchase and a director of the Business Council of Westchester. He can be reached at Michael. Geisler@mville.edu or 914-323-5230.

CT AG JOINS CRITICISM OF TRUMP'S CFPB APPOINTEE

Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen is among a coalition of 17 Democratic state attorneys general led by New York’s Eric T. Schneiderman who have sent a letter to President Trump criticizing his appointment of Mick Mulvaney as the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) . Mulvaney, who is also director of the Office of Management and Budget, was named to the CFPB post after Richard Cordray, an Obama-era appointee, resigned as director on Nov . 24 . Cordray named his own interim successor, Deputy Director Leandra English, as per the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, but the president cited the Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 in naming Mulvaney . A U .S . District Court judge refused to block the president’s action after English filed a lawsuit seeking to void the Mulvaney appointment and assume the directorship . Cordray is now seeking the Democratic nomination to become governor of Ohio . In their letter, the state attorneys general cited earlier comments by Mulvaney that the CFPB was “a joke” and it symbolized “an awful example of a bureaucracy that

has gone wrong .” The attorneys general stated that, in their view, Mulvaney’s comments offered proof that he was the wrong person for this job . “Such statements about an agency that has helped millions of American consumers and achieved fundamental reform in a number of critically important areas of American commerce are categorically false and should disqualify Mr . Mulvaney from leading the agency, even on an acting basis,” the attorneys general wrote . “As the top state law enforcement officials charged with investigating consumer complaints of fraudulent, deceptive and abusive financial practices in our respective states, we know from first-hand experience that the need for strong consumer financial protection is undiminished in the years since the financial crisis .” Schneiderman added that even while Mulvaney serves on an interim basis, the states will continue to pursue the mission goals of this federal agency . “The CFPB has been a critical partner in protecting American consumers and holding fraudsters accountable," he said . "It deserves a leader who actually believes in its mission . However, attorneys general won’t hesitate to protect those we serve — with or without a partner in Washington .” In addition to Connecticut and New York, the letter was signed by attorneys general from California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia and Washington .

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of December 18, 2017

THE LIST

REGIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES

Health Insurance Companies

WESTCHESTER AND FAIRFIELD COUNTIES

Listed alphabetically. Top local executive(s) Year agency established

Types of health care insurance offered

Locations served

Total employees

2016 revenue ($)

Mark T. Bertolini, chairman and CEO, and Karen S. Lynch, president 1853

Medical, pharmacy and dental, Medicare plans, Medicaid services, behavioral health programs, medical management and life and disability plans; network includes 5,667 hospitals, approximately 1.15 million health care professionals and more than 664,301 doctors and specialists

International

49,500

63.2 billion

Joseph R. Swedish President and CEO 1997

Network-based dental and vision products and health plan services for individuals/families and employers, a variety of PPOs and HMOs, Medicare and Medicaid

12 states, including Connecticut and New York

84.9 billion

CareConnect Insurance Company Inc. *

Alan J. Murray CEO 2013

Access to more than 17,000 physicians; preventive care is covered; pediatric, vision and dental insurance; more than 1,000 walk-in clinics and urgent care centers nationwide; EPO plans for individuals/families and small-and-large employer groups

New York metro area

54,000

CBIA Health Connections

John Brennan President and CEO, CBIA NA

Private insurance for companies with three to 50 employees; offers plans from Aetna, ConnectiCare, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and UnitedHealthcare/Oxford

Connecticut

Licensed in all states except New York

21.3 billion

40,000

39.7 billion

Name Address Phone number Website

Aetna

151 Farmington Ave., Hartford, Conn. 06156 860-273-0123 • aetna.com

Anthem Health Plans Inc.

(d.b.a. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut) (An Anthem Co.) 108 Leigus Road, Wallingford, Conn. 06492 800-922-4670 • anthem.com

2200 Northern Blvd. East Hills, N.Y. 11548 855-706-7545 • careconnect.com

350 Church St., Hartford, Conn. 06103 860-244-1900 • cbia.com/ieb/

Celtic Insurance Co.

( A subsidiary of Centene Corp.) 77 W. Wacker, Suite 1200, Chicago, Ill. 60606 800-477-7870 • celtic-net.com

Michael F. Neidorf Chairman, president and CEO Offers commercial and individual insurance 1978

Cigna Corp.

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 International disability, life and accident products to individuals through their workplace, association or affinity group

ConnectiCare

Eric Galvin President and chief operating officer 1981

Plans include HMOs, HDHPs and POS plans; benefits include free preventive care for covered services, telemedicine, worldwide emergency and urgent care, prescription drug benefits, vision benefits and pediatric dental benefits; option for SOLO plans

Connecticut state; Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and portions of Berkshire counties in western Massachusetts; metro New York; five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Putnam, Orange and Rockland counties

500 employees based in Farmington

EmblemHealth Inc.

Karen M. Ignagni President and CEO 2006

For single business owner, individual and families, including Medicare, Medicaid, Child Health Plus and long-term care options; small-and-large group plans for employers; various PPO, EPO and HMO health plans, as well as prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

New York state

Lawrence Schreiber President and CEO 1934

Includes PPOs, EPOs, HMOs, POSs, specialty and senior products, small-group plans, individual plans, Medicare Advantage plans, pharmacy, dental, vision, behavioral health, life and disability; also includes catastrophic coverage

New York state

More than 4,200 associates

Fidelis Care

Rev. Patrick J. Frawley President and CEO 1993

New York state, Catholic health plan offering free or low-cost comprehensive health insurance, including Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare Advantage, Child Health Plus and products through New York State Department of Health; statewide network of more than 70,700 providers

New York state

3,743

8.4 billion

Mid-Hudson VIP

Paul Strothenke Co-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 area of New York state

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

1,600

Mario Schlosse CEO 2012

Digital insurance company for Obamacare insurance; free doctor visits, free preventive care, free generic drugs

New York state and New Jersey

Charles G. Berg President and CEO 1984

Includes HMO, PPO and POS products for businesses; network includes more than 57,000 physicians and 227 hospitals

New York, Connecticut and New Jersey

3,300

Steve 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

More than 260,000

184.8 billion

Richard A. Barash Chairman and 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

900 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, Conn. 06002 800-997-1652 • cigna.com

(A subsidiary of EmblemHealth) 175 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, Conn. 06034 860-674-5757 • connecticare.com

55 Water St., New York, N.Y. 10041 646-447-5000 • emblemhealth.com

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

(A subsidiary of WellPoint Inc.) 1 Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway,, New York, N.Y. 10006 212-476-1000 • empireblue.com

95-25 Queens Blvd., Rego Park, N.Y. 11374 888-343-3547 • fideliscare.org

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

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 Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. * CareConnecticut Insurance Company has announced plans to withdraw from the insurance market and will not write or renew individual policies for the 2018 year. The company has finished renewing group policies as of Nov. 30, 2017. HMO HSA

Health Maintenance Organization • HRA Health Savings Account • POS

Health Reimbursement Arrangement • PPO Point of Service • EPO

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Preferred Provider Organizations Exclusive Provider Organizations

It’s both business and hobby for this horseman BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

“I

t’s nice to have your hobby also be your profession,” said Ryan Petronelli, who has achieved that elusive coupling through his lifelong love of horses and his ownership of Justamere Pony Farm . “They’re great animals . It’s a lot of fun hanging out with them all day long . And it’s better than sitting in a cubicle and in traffic all day long .” Petronelli has run Justamere on a 10-acre spread at 150 Chestnut Hill Road in Bethel for the past five years . Last month he expanded his operations with a move to the 16-acre Ridgefield Equestrian facility at 258 North St . in Ridgefield, which he purchased for $2 .7 million . “This summer, we found out this place was available for sale,” Petronelli said at the Ridgefield facility . “It hadn’t gone on the market . We wanted something a little bit bigger and we were contemplating putting up an indoor riding range at our place . This place already had the indoor and we decided to keep our original location for retirement horses and layup horses .” The Ridgefield location’s indoor riding range is an 80- by 170-foot facility with

dust-free footing and an attached heated viewing room, and it adjoins a 20,000square-foot outdoor ring featuring fiber mix footing . Petronelli teaches hunter, jumper and equitation riding classes on ponies and horses with riders who range from “children to seasoned or unseasoned adults,” he said . He has accompanied his more accomplished students to competitions around the country and recently saw a young student win a ribbon at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show . Justamere Pony Farm’s horse boarding services now includes 17 horses in Ridgefield and six in Bethel . A thirdgeneration horseman, Petronelli also offers consulting services for prospective horse buyers, although he recommends that clients look to Europe rather than buying domestically . “Europe is a lot stricter with the breeding,” he said . “Over here, unfortunately, the American idea — and this is a very generalized statement, because there are fantastic breeders for the ponies and horses over here — is, ‘I’ve got a pretty mare, you’ve got a pretty stallion .’ In Europe, a breeding match must be approved by a verband or association “that says, ‘This stallion’s bloodlines are going to work with this mare’s bloodlines .’ They go through tests as they’re growing up

Ryan Petronelli, owner of Justamere Pony Farm, with Claiborne, a stallion boarding at his Ridgefield Equestrian Facility. Photo by Phil Hall.

to decide if they’re going to be worthy of the verband to how they’re going to rate them .” Petronelli does not plan to incorporate breeding into his operations . “It’s lot of fun and neat to watch and go through, but it’s a lot of work and way too much risk to validate for me,” he said . “You have all of the time and expense that goes into something that might or might not become anything .

Not becoming anything is primarily your outcome, no matter how well you breed it, so I have better luck buying horses over in Europe that are 3 to 6 years old .” He also opted not to introduce therapeutic horse riding at Justamere, deferring instead to the Pegasus Therapeutic Riding operation across the state border in Brewster, New York . “I’d love to be able to, but I think it would be tough to compete with somebody down the road who does that perfectly,” he said . Petronelli is laying the groundwork for an equestrian-focused summer camp at the Ridgefield facility, along with a new barn with 15 to 20 stalls on the ground level and a second-story residence for Petronelli and his wife and daughter . Justamere’s Ridgefield facility employs two staff members who live in a small house on the property . Petronelli said the monthly operating budget for his two barns in Bethel and Ridgefield averages $40,000 . The business expansion will probably put him in the red for this year . “The challenges are what makes it an exciting industry to be in,” he said . “It keeps you going and prevents it from being monotonous . Knock on wood, we’ve not had any challenges that we would say were too much and couldn’t get past it .”

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ASK ANDI

BY ANDI GRAY

Who is accountable? I’m finding that my partner and I regularly let ourselves off the hook. Occasionally we might get upset about something the other did or didn’t do, but mostly we accept each other’s excuses. These typically are along the lines of “I couldn’t get it done because something got in the way,” or “Something unexpected happened that disrupted my plans.” The end result is that our company might not perform as well this coming year as it could. How do we fix that? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: It’s often said that business owners are the least accountable people in the world, because they report to no one — ouch! Ask regularly, “Are you making me a promise to

deliver on what you just said?” Don’t wait until failure happens to step in . Go out of your way to treat your partner as a valuable asset, even when bad news is being delivered . If there’s a bigger problem, an elephant in the room, bring it up . We all perform better when someone is watching over us, challenging us to do better . Respect that truth . Set up rules by which even the partners agree to operate . Include requirements for regular reporting and rewards for delivering on time and within budget . Build trust by offering support and speaking the truth about what’s happening . Apply this to everyone in your organization, not just your partner . Treat words which are spoken as if they’re promises . Start with a simple question: “Are you making me a promise?” Follow up with a request to restate the ultimate objective, “Tell me what you’re expecting to accomplish .” Go into detail about resources needed by asking, “What’s it going to take to deliver on time, within budget?” Encourage everyone to get on board by saying, “Any concerns? Now is the time to bring them up .” If anything is missing, ask questions . “What about . . . ?” is a good way to get a dialog started . Break things down into smaller bites .

Assign various people to oversee different aspects of each project to ensure multiple points of view . Ask the most vocal people in the organization to be part of the reporting process . Ensure that information isn’t lost due to caution about spilling the beans on the boss by making it safe for people to report in . Encourage people to speak up by thanking them for their input . It’s often scary to overrule or report bad news to a boss . And yet that’s often exactly what’s needed if things are off track . Make sure the culture of the business positively recognizes people who are outspoken, so long as their approach is collaborative and focused on achieving a positive outcome . Set up interim checkpoints to measure progress . Establish regular reporting intervals and make sure reports are turned in on time . If it looks like a target will be missed, get together immediately to discuss what’s wrong . Resolve the problem on the spot either by adding more resources or by adjusting the due date . Don’t ignore warning signs that there’s a problem . Be willing to have the conversation: “We have to hold each other accountable — it starts with us as owners .” Employees look at the values exhibited by the boss . If the

boss consistently takes liberties with what was promised, that’s setting a bad example . Divide areas of responsibility . Match assignments to skills and interests . The more partners understand about a subject, the more likely they’ll achieve positive outcomes . Conversely, if they’re swimming in unfamiliar waters, unsure and uneasy, it becomes more likely they’ll misread problems or overlook key warning signs . Commit to each other’s success . Positively challenge each other to meet expectations . When there is a breakdown, work together to show employees all partners are focused on fixing the problem and learning from their mistakes .

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People’s United Bank still growing after 175 years in business BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

sk People’s United Bank President and CEO Jack Barnes how the Bridgeport institution has lasted 175 years and you’ll get the usual answers: By focusing on its customers. By implementing a prudent acquisitions strategy. “And by having a little luck,” he said with a twinkle in his eye at his 850 Main St. office. That twinkle may have had something to do with the head cold he was battling, but it’s hard to deny that good fortune must play a role in any company, much less a bank, that lasts long enough to celebrate its demisemiseptcentennial — 175th anniversary, that is. People’s United received its charter — a recently discovered copy of which hangs on a wall outside Barnes’ office — on Dec. 24, 1842 as the Bridgeport Savings Bank. (“Starting a bank on Christmas Eve is a little unusual,” Barnes noted.) Throughout the 20th century it operated under various names — including both Bridgeport-People’s Savings Bank and People’s Savings Bank-Bridgeport — and grew in part by acquiring now dimly recalled entities such as Southport Savings Bank in 1955, First Stamford Bank & Trust Co. in 1981 and People’s Bank of Vernon in 1983. In the wake of that last acquisition, the company became People’s Bank; in 2007 it became People’s United to reflect its growth strategy. “We are looking to expand into other nearby states so we can provide current and new customers with opportunities to experience the superior levels of service that our customers have come to expect,” said John Klein, the bank’s chairman and CEO at the time of the name change. “Our new name reflects what we have always been -- one team, united in its commitment to provide our customers with unparalleled ease, convenience and a consistently superior customer experience.” Barnes said he was surprised when Klein asked him to stay on after People’s acquired his employer, Chittenden Corp., a bank holding company headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, in 2008. “I’d been involved with smaller integrations” as executive vice president of Chittenden Services Group, Barnes said.

Jack Barnes, president and CEO of People’s United Bank, beside a framed copy of the Bridgeport bank’s original charter dating from Dec. 24, 1842. Photo by Kevin Zimmerman.

“But this was a lot bigger. There was a lot going on. It involved changing over entire systems and the branding, combining two different workforces — there were a lot of challenges. But John thought I did a pretty good job.” Klein died of complications from cancer soon after the deal was completed, with People’s United CFO Philip Sherringham replacing him. Following two challenging years in the midst of the Great Recession and with People’s stock price struggling to return to its level of $20 per share at an initial public offering in 2007, IPO— Sherringham was out. Barnes, who’d become People’s senior executive vice president and chief administrative officer after the Chittenden deal, served as interim president and CEO for about three months before officially taking the reins in July 2010. Today, People’s totals assets are about $44 billion, more than double the $21 billion it had when Barnes took the helm. In October it reported record quarterly net income of $90.8 million for the third quarter. Those results were driven in part by its acquisition of Philadelphia’s Leaf Commercial Capital and of Long Island’s Suffolk Bancorp. Those moves were in keeping with

People’s strategy of growing its regional footprint, Barnes said. The $402 million Suffolk Bancorp deal, which added 28 branches to bring People’s total to 403, “has given us a pretty darned good presence there” on Long Island, he said. The Leaf deal helped People’s boost its national profile, Barnes said, given that the independent commercial equipment finance company has financed nearly $6 billion for more than 243,000 customers across the country. He said the addition of Leaf has helped grow the bank’s small-business lending practice and the deal has generated “continued momentum” for People’s United since it closed in July. Luck played a part in that deal. Barnes said he approached Leaf Chairman and CEO Crit DeMent after hearing him speak at a conference. “We had a good talk and not long after that their board members decided to sell — and we got the call.” People’s remains on the lookout for sensible acquisitions, said Barnes. “As was the case with Long Island, we’re interested in adjacent markets. We’ll be looking more toward New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic states to develop a presence there.” Barnes also touted the work done

by its two People’s United Community Foundations, which since being established in 2007 have donated about $29.5 million to various causes, with special emphasis on programs and services in low-income areas. In October it made the largest donation in its history, a symbolic $175,000, to Junior Achievement USA, to be divided among seven offices in six states, including Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut in Bridgeport and Junior Achievement of Southwest Connecticut in Stamford. Other anniversary-themed initiatives include a certificate of deposit offer at 1.75 percent interest; $175 incentives for new checking accounts opened in its locations within Stop & Shop grocery stores; and themed raffles for customers and gifts for its 5,500 employees. Barnes said that over the next year he hoped to continue making improvements to the bank’s technological capabilities, launch a revamped customer-facing website and increase the bank’s digital marketing initiatives. “We’re constantly looking to improve all of our products for the customer,” he said. “That’s what our heritage has been historically and what it will continue to be.”

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BY NORMAN G. GRILL

Three small-company retirement plans with tax beneﬁts

etting up an employer-sponsored retirement plan can be a smart way to save for your own retirement, help your employees do the same and possibly reap some tax benefits . On top of that, having a retirement plan can help you with employee recruitment, motivation and retention . If you are put off by a 401(k) or other plans that involve extensive paperwork and oversight, here are three popular small-business retirement plans that are far simpler .

SIMPLIFIED EMPLOYEE PENSION (SEP)

This plan was designed with small businesses and self-employed individuals in mind, although other entities also are eligible . With an SEP, your business makes tax-deductible contributions for you and your employees . Employees can’t contribute to their own SEPs . All SEP contributions are made by the business . SEPs feature relatively high annual contribution limits — the lesser of either $54,000 or 25 percent of salary or 20 per-

cent of allowable self-employment income for 2017 . While you must contribute the same percentage of compensation to all SEP accounts, you have the flexibility to change this percentage every year .

SAVINGS INCENTIVE MATCH PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES (SIMPLE) IRA

This plan is similar to a SEP but there are a couple of key differences . First, eligible employees may contribute to their accounts themselves . And second, the annual contribution limits are lower . Up to $12,500 can be contributed to each employee’s account in 2017 or up to $15,500 for employees age 50 or over . There is also a required match from the employer . Generally, the employer chooses between matching contributions of up to 3 percent of an employee’s compensation or nonelective contributions of 2 percent of an eligible employee’s compensation . Most businesses, including selfemployed individuals, with up to 100 employees are allowed to establish a SIMPLE IRA . The business’ contributions are taxdeductible and employee contributions are

made on a pretax basis . Thus, the payment of taxes is deferred until distributions begin . You may decide to opt for a SIMPLE 401(k) plan . Although similar to the SIMPLE IRA regarding contribution limits and employer matching, participants in a SIMPLE 401(k) plan may take out loans, which may make this type of plan preferable . Under either of the SIMPLE offerings, employers avoid the nondiscrimination tests, a key component of regular 401(k) plans . The test, which involves a calculation based on the organization’s employees, may serve to restrict the allowable contributions of higher-earning employees unless there’s a sufficient level of participation by those earning less .

SAFE HARBOR 401(K)

This plan enables small businesses to reap the same advantages that large companies have typically enjoyed with 401(k) plans, while relaxing much of the costly recordkeeping . And, as with the SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) plans, this plan eliminates the nondiscrimination rules .

The contribution limits are the same as the regular 401(k)s: $18,000 plus a $6,000 catch-up for those age 50 and above . For that reason, the safe harbor 401(k) is often preferable to its SIMPLE cousin with the lower contribution limit . Another key difference from the SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) is in the mandated employer match percentages . For each of these plans, your business has until the due date of your 2017 tax return, including extensions, to make contributions for tax year 2017 . For plans that allow employees to contribute, their deadline is Dec . 31 this year . Different deadlines for setting up the plans apply . Although these three plans are relatively simple, they can take some expertise to evaluate and set up . So consider seeking the help of a qualified professional . Norman G. Grill is a certified public accountant and managing partner of Grill & Partners LLC, CPAs and advisers to closely held companies and high-net-worth individuals, with offices in Fairfield and Darien. He can be reached at N.Grill@GRILL1.com or 203- 254-3880.

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NEBCO AND TDC REBRAND AFTER MERGER Following this summer’s merger of Greenwich-based NEBCO Insurance Services LLC with TDC Risk Management, a Maumee, Ohio-based property and casualty insurance agency representing more than 20 insurance companies, the new company has rebranded as BridgePoint Risk Management.

The combined company will maintain offices in Greenwich and Maumee, as well as in New York City, Phoenix, and Naples and Palm Beach in Florida. “Launching our new brand demonstrates the unification of the two companies,” BridgePoint CEO John Paolini said. “Our new tagline 'Listen. Advise. Exceed.' reinforces our client-centric approach to insurance consultation and commitment to white-glove client service.”

ACQUISITION OF NORWALK FIRM DATTO COMPLETED Investment firm Vista Equity Partners has finalized its acquisition of Norwalk’s Datto, a provider of data protection solutions for businesses. As a result, Datto has been merged with Vista’s portfolio company Autotask. Under the direction of Datto CEO and founder Austin McChord, Datto’s senior management will now include Vice President of Product Management Patrick Burns and Senior Vice President of Engineering of Autotask Adam Stewart, who will both join the preexisting Datto team. “With a small and medium-size business technology market opportunity well over $600 billion by 2020, the combined strength of Datto and Autotask delivering innovative managed services and a unified platform will help MSPs (managed service providers) power the digital transformation of the industry worldwide," said Vista co-founder and President Brian Sheth. The company also confirmed that it will continue to expand the footprint of the Datto brand. Its combined network of channel partners consisting of more than 13,000 MSPs, working with more than 500,000 small and medium-sized businesses, makes Datto the largest MSPcentric tech company in the world. The combined entity now has a presence in 125 nations, and in 2017 opened new offices in Frankfurt, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands; New York City and in Portland, Oregon.

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COMMERCIAL A Pappajohn Co., Wilton, contractor for Wilton 64 LLC. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing commercial space at 64 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Nov. 1.

DiMarino, Philip, Wilton, contractor for self. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing commercial space at 9 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Nov. 3. Doosan Home Improvement LLC, contractor for Karim Fazel. Install new shingles on the roof of an existing commercial space at 153 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

A Pappajohn Co., Wilton, contractor for Wilton 50 LLC. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing commercial space at 50 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $17,500. Filed Nov. 9.

G&M Investors LLC, Wilton, contractor for tenant. Alter the interior and exterior of an existing commercial space at 17 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 19.

A Pappajohn Co., contractor for TRNEF III 2777 Summer Street LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 2777 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $177,050. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

HY2 Stamford LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Reconfigure the office space in an existing commercial space and finish the pantry area at 1266 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $203,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

Advanced Store Fixtures Inc., contractor for Danbury Mall LLC. Add a kiosk store in the middle of a mall at 7 Backus Ave. Main, Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 16.

Magna Construction Limited LLC, Stamford, contractor for BDCM Real Estate Holdings LLC. Renovate the restrooms in an existing commercial space at 2187 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $76,200. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

Alix Field Limited Partnership, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 205 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Nov. 21. Brent’s Home Improvements LLC, contractor for M10 Properties LLC. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 125 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 102, Stamford. Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. Conair Corp., contractor for self. Convert a hair salon into a test kitchen in an existing commercial space at 1 Cummings Point Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

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National Sign Corp., contractor for 1937 Main Office LLC, et al. Install a new sign on the exterior of an existing commercial space at 1937 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. Northeast 15-21 LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 21 N. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 20. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for the town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 90 Harding Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $525. Filed November 2017. Owner, Trumbull, contractor for self. Finish the basement area in an existing commercial space for a reception area, document room and classroom at 843 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $36,500. Filed November 2017. Owner, Trumbull, contractor for self. Connect the hallway to the lobby area in an existing commercial space at 572 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed November 2017. Owner, Trumbull, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new commercial space at 123 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed November 2017.

Owner, Trumbull, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 5065 Main St., Trumbull. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed November 2017. Purepoint Ener�y LLC, contractor for St. Johns Lutheran Church Stamford. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing commercial space at 884 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $173,379. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. Sono Ely LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 3 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 21. Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Wilton Historical Society Inc. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 224 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Oct. 31. Woodside Construction LLC, contractor for Stamford Hospital. Perform a fit-out in the interior of an existing commercial space for a new dialysis equipment room at 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. Young Developers LLC, contractor for the city of Norwalk. Replace the roof on an existing commercial space at 125 East Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $830,421. Filed Nov. 22. Zion Builders LLC, contractor for Karen Graves Medley and William A. Medley Jr. Remove a floor in an existing commercial space and renovate the roof at 21 Stillwater Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $147,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

RESIDENTIAL 25 Woodland Drive LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new two-family residence at 25 Woodland Drive, Building A, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $480,000. Filed November 2017. 25 Woodland Drive LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new two-family residence at 25 Woodland Drive, Building B, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed November 2017. 3 D Home Design Services LLC, Newtown, contractor for Christina DiLello and Paul DiLello. Perform minor renovations in an existing singlefamily residence at 74 Range Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $48,500. Filed Oct. 19.

A&S Painting & Home Improvement, Torrington, contractor for Toshiaki Ide. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing singlefamily residence at 11 River Road, Unit 110, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed November 2017. A G C Home Improvement LLC, contractor for Secure Residential LLC. Renovate the kitchen, two bathrooms, siding and windows in an existing single-family residence at 27 Arnold Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Nov. 20. A Pro Builders, contractor for owner. Rebuild the covered front porch and garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 211 Lake Ave., Trumbull. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed November 2017. A Stroke of Genius LLC, contractor for Christina B. Zoccoli. Repair fire damage to an existing singlefamily residence at 12 Scuppo Road, Unit G-35, Danbury. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Nov. 16. Advanced Roofing Company Inc., Wilton, contractor for Lillian Lebek. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 6 Hunting Ridge Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Nov. 20. AIV Construction LLC, contractor for Michelle M. Barone, et al. Add a second floor to an existing singlefamily residence at 71 Lawton Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. All Season’s Construction LLC, Naugatuck, contractor for Sueide M. Salha. Remodel a kitchen and bathroom in two apartments at 81 South St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Nov. 15. Alpine Properties, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Replace the bathroom, kitchen, plaster walls, basement, family room and drywall in an existing single-family residence at 71 Prospect St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Nov. 15. American Solar and Alternative Power, Stamford, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 201 Wolfpit Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $487,872. Filed Nov. 16. Bongiorno, Michael and Frank Bongiorno, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 12 Timber Top Drive, Wilton. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Oct. 31. Bottalico, Anthony J., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Create a farmer’s porch on the front façade of an existing single-family residence at 97 Davenport Ridge Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

Buxton Services, Wilton, contractor for Wilton Riding Club Inc. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 60 Riding Club Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $13,293. Filed Nov. 9. Cassara, Janel M. and Thomas J. Cassara, Wilton, contractor for self. Add a swimming pool to the property of an existing single-family residence at 31 Fox Run, Wilton. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Oct. 19. Caviola, Mark A., LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for VOF Realty LLC. Demolish a duplex site at 144 Milbank Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed November 2017. CPM Environmental, Oxford, contractor for Greenwich Hospital Association. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 32 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed November 2017. Dadoulis, Allison and Evan Dadoulis, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 25 Timber Top Trail, Wilton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Oct. 24. Dalton Gordon LLC, Stamford, contractor for Donald C. Young. Renovate the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 139 Old Church Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed November 2017. DiGiorgi Roofing & Siding Inc., Beacon Falls, contractor for Sandra Hart. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 4 1/2 Lawrence St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,100. Filed Nov. 22. Drenckhahn Excavating Corp., contractor for Magruder Family Trust. Remove an in-ground swimming pool from the property of an existing single-family residence at 223 Haig Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

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Drenckhahn Excavating Corp., contractor for Pamela J. Murphy. Demolish a detached three-car garage at 145 Ocean Drive West, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. East Coast Structures LLC, Darien, contractor for Stuart Brown. Renovate a basement in an existing singlefamily residence to convert it from a playroom into a mechanical room at 5 Martin Dale, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed November 2017. Estefano, Renato V., Greenwich, contractor for self. Finish the basement, attic, dormer and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 26 Carleton St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed November 2017.

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KUSHEL NAMED PARTNER

Volunteer mentor Sean Masterson with a middle school student he’s helping.

STAMFORD MENTORING PROGRAM RECEIVES $5K

Materials being delivered for the rooftop solar installation.

WILTON LIBRARY GOES SOLAR If Santa wants to land his sleigh on the roof of the Wilton Library this year, there may not be too much room. The library is in the midst of a solar installation. A new photovoltaic system will create electricity for its lighting, heating and air conditioning and computers – all the essentials in the backbone operations of the library. According to Rich Hubli, the library’s building operations manager, “This project has been in the works for a while and the economics, timing, the investors and the technology have all come together for us to be able to put this in place.” The library analyzed proposals from five installer/investors and awarded the project to Northeast Smart Energy and Sol-

del LLC. Northeast has offices in Hartford and Ridgefield. Financing for the project is through a Power Purchasing Agreement with Soldel LLC, a private firm based in Norwalk. Rob Sanders, an architect and vice president of the Wilton Library Association’s board of trustees, who was instrumental in defining the scope of the project, said, “This project is something we’ve all wanted for the library. With an expansive ﬂat roof, it was natural for WLA to employ a solar array for cost savings and reducing our energy footprint.” The 408 solar panels will cover about 11,000 square feet. The library expects to cut its electric costs by about two-thirds.

FOUNDATION AWARDS $43K IN 2017 The John Patrick Flanagan Foundation of Fairfield, established to help Connecticut’s vulnerable children and families, said it has awarded $43,000 in grants for 2017 to local organizations. John Patrick Flanagan passed away from a rare form of cancer in 2008 at the age of 44. His family, friends and colleagues established the foundation to serve as a legacy. Amanda Flanagan, chairperson of the foundation, said it has provided about $230,000 in total grants since its inception. The 2017 grants went to the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Fairfield, Circle of Care, Hall Neighborhood House, LifeBridge Community Services, Mikey’s Way Foundation, United in Hope Scholarship Fund, Wakeman Boys & Girls Club’s Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse in Bridgeport, The Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport’s Janus Center and High School Scholarship Foundation of Fairfield.

The Stamford Public Education Foundation has announced that Wells Fargo has awarded a $5,000 grant to support its nationally recognized Stamford Mentoring Program during the 201718 school year. The grant will help extend the ﬂagship program at the elementary, middle and high school levels. At the elementary school level, the program integrates community service, such as volunteering at the food bank or cleaning up playgrounds and parks, with instruction and thoughtful reﬂection. At the middle and high school levels, the foundation partners students with college and corporate volunteers to help the students set goals, improve their academic standing, become engaged in after-school activities and prepare for college, career training or full-time employment. During the last school year, the foundation provided mentoring to 16 Stamford public schools and supported 884 students in grades 3 through 12.

Board members and volunteer drivers Emma Ward, left, and Dorothy Bailey. Photo by Meals-On-Wheels.

MEALS-ON-WHEELS ROLLS OUT CAMPAIGN Meals-On-Wheels of Greenwich, entering its 58th year, has undertaken a fundraising campaign that includes a letter from Brian J. Maher, the organization’s president, which was sent to its mailing list. “The drivers not only deliver food but provide critical personal contact to a population that is often isolated,” Maher wrote in the letter. “We have clients that look forward to the visit from their volunteer driver, sometimes this is the only person they’ll see that day and it provides a layer of security in addition to a homecooked meal at an aﬀordable price,” he said.

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Clients in the program typically are unable to shop or cook for themselves. This past year, 75 volunteer drivers provided home delivery of more than 22,000 meals at a low cost to those in need. Client payments cover just over 50 percent of operating costs and Meals-OnWheels said it is determined to maintain a low client fee knowing that an increased charge would be a hardship to many. Director of Operations Lynne Stewart can be contacted by phone at 203869-1312 or by email greenwichmow@ optonline.net. The web address is mealsonwheelsofgreenwich.org.

An attorney from Fairfield has been named a partner at the law firm of Robinson+Cole. Rachel V. Kushel is among the nine new partners announced by the firm, which has more than 200 lawyers in nine offices. The other new partners are Kendra L. Berardi, Stephen O. Clancy, Dana M. Horton, Keisha S. Palmer, Timothy C. Twardowski and George W. Watson III. Kushel is a member of the firm’s labor, employment, benefits and immigration group and works primarily in its Hartford office. In addition to handling litigation in federal and state courts, she represents clients in administrative matters before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

GIRL SCOUTS HONOR WOMEN “In today’s society, it is important now more than ever to honor women who are making a difference in today’s world,” said Mary Barneby, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Connecticut, after three prominent Connecticut women were honored on Dec. 8 at the 21st annual Breakfast Badge Awards held by the scouts at the Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford. The honorees were Dawn Morris, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Webster Bank, Karen Lynch, president of Aetna and Linda Kelly, former president of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving who was the recipient of the first-ever Community Cares Badge. Morris leads strategic marketing and customer insights for Webster. She is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as a captain in the Army’s 530th Supply and Service Battalion at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. At the bank, Morris oversees brand and affinity and platform/digital marketing, segment strategy, market research and enterprise analytics, as well as communications and public affairs. In addition, she manages the bank’s philanthropic strategies and community affairs program across all of its markets.

HAPPENING TREE OF LIGHT GATHERING

Checking a blanket, from left, Maria Siegel of Pentegra, Jeanette Gisbert of Volunteer New York! and Pentegra CEO John Pinto.

BLANKETS FOR LINUS In the comic strip “Peanuts,” Charlie Brown’s friend Linus, a brother of the demanding little girl Lucy van Pelt, was usually drawn blissfully carrying around his blanket – or becoming very upset if he couldn’t find it or it was snatched by the dog Snoopy. It’s no mystery, then, that a nonprofit that provides homemade blankets to children in need is named Project Linus. It even uses Charles M. Schulz’s character Linus as its logo. With national headquarters in Belton, Missouri, the organization relies on volunteers around the country to cre-

ate the blankets it distributes. Pentegra, which provides retirement planning and fiduciary outsourcing services from its office in Shelton and headquarters in White Plains recently worked with the nonprofit Volunteer New York! in arranging for more than 40 of its employees to volunteer to make no-sew ﬂeece blankets for Project Linus. John Pinto, president and CEO of Pentegra who also participated in the blanket making, said, “Project Linus is an extraordinary charity and we are proud to support them.”

Mayor John Harkins of Stratford, left, and Martin D. Schwartz.

GOLF TOURNEY SCORES $5K FOR KENNEDY CENTER The Kennedy Center based in Trumbull received a donation from Mayor John Harkins of Stratford from proceeds of the Mayor’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament. “We greatly appreciate this contribution to The Kennedy Center to help bridge our state funding gap,” said Martin D. Schwartz, the center’s president and CEO. Schwartz said the donation will be used for general operating expenses. Harkins said, “I have been involved with the Kennedy Center for nearly 30 years, first as a legislator and then as a mayor of Stratford. In Stratford, the Kennedy Center operates several group homes and their children’s services team is headquartered here.”

Approximately 200 people gathered at Greenwich Hospital’s annual Tree of Light celebration that benefited the Home Hospice Program. The nondenominational event featured readings and music, culminating with the lighting of an evergreen tree strung with hundreds of lights in memory of loved ones. Donations from the purchase of lights support the hospital’s Home Hospice Program, which provides end-of-life care to individuals in their homes. This year’s celebration included a welcome from Norman G. Roth, Greenwich Hospital president and CEO, and remarks by the medical director of palliative care, Dr. Donna Coletti. The tree will remain on the terrace throughout December before being planted in the hospital’s Carl and Dorothy Bennett Community Garden.

A POSITIVE DIRECTION FOR HRBEK The Westport nonprofit Positive Directions has appointed Jennifer Hrbek as its new executive director. She spent the last four years at the Women’s Business Development Council where she worked on program development and community partnerships in support of female entrepreneurs throughout Connecticut. Her clinical experience includes work at Silver Hill Hospital as a residential counselor for people struggling with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Referring to the nearly 50-year history of Positive Directions, Hrbek said, “I’m looking forward to growing and expanding these eﬀorts as we head into the new year and continue to build on the foundation that already exists.” Lynn Abramson, the organization’s board president, said, “Her experience as both a clinician and an administrator, as well as her energy and enthusiasm, are the perfect combination to lead Positive Directions in this challenging climate for nonprofits.” Positive Directions provides alcohol and substance misuse prevention and individual counseling services. The agency principally serves Fairfield, Norwalk, Weston, Westport and Wilton.

From left: Marc Fontaine, Allison Wysota, Rayna Salemme, Erin Kirk, Lance Y. Troh and Adam Lewis.

BOARD CHANGES FOR ADAM’S HOUSE Adam’s House recently appointed a new board president and four new board members. The nonprofit is based in Shelton and offers free educational and peer-support programs to grieving children, ages 4 to 18, and their families in Connecticut. Founder and Executive Director Allison Wysota welcomed new board president Adam Lewis and board members Donna Nayden, Lance Y. Troh, Cindy Dunlop and Rayna Salemme. They join returning board members Marc Fontaine, Erin Gorman Kirk and Susan O’Reilly. “Our board represents the best in our community – committed, caring individuals who have a heart for our mission,” Wysota said. Adam’s House operates in a Victorian home at 241 Coram Ave. in Shelton. Families and children coping with loss due to the death of parent, grandparent, sibling or significant person in their lives are served with peer-support group programs, as differentiated from counseling and therapy. Facilitators include trained adult volunteers overseen by the organization’s clinical staff. Grief support groups for parents and guardians are held year-round.

From left: Rhonda Kiest, Lucia Rilling, wife of Norwalk’s Mayor Harry Rilling, and Sandra Miklave, board chair of the museum.

$100K AT STEPPING STONES’ FUNDRAISER Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk recently announced the results of its second annual FriendsGiving event and by any measure it was an unqualified success. More than 120 guests attended the sold-out event to dine on cuisine created by chef Matthew John. FriendsGiving raised more than $100,000 for the nonprofit museum’s Open Arms Accessibility initiative. Rhonda Kiest, president and CEO of the museum, credited event chairperson Kristine Granetz and her team for “transforming our museum’s spectacular spaces into a glorious harvest setting that brought friends together for this crucial program.” Oﬀering monthly free admission evenings, parent workshops, free traveling exhibits for schools and more, Open Arms reaches more than 45,000 children, caregivers and teachers at an annual cost to the museum of nearly $750,000.

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FACTS Euro Fence, Brewster, New York, contractor for Diane Levien and Michael Levien. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 138 Cedar Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $10,815. Filed Nov. 7.

JA Painting and Carpentry, Norwalk, contractor for Chang ChengChieh. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 47 Wilton Crest. Wilton. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Nov. 7.

Fairfield County Roofing & Construction LLC, contractor for Moira F. Stiller, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 63 Rachelle Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

Jarrett, Kristine L., et al., Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations in an existing singlefamily residence at 69 Catalpa Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 17.

Ferraro Sr., Luigi, contractor for Betty Maharaj. Repair the interior of an existing single-family residence and repair the garage at 95 Ward St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,400. Filed Nov. 22. Fritz, Brandon J., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 107 Barclay Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

Kitchens, Marjorie C., Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a shower to the bathroom in an existing singlefamily residence at 45 Ponus Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Nov. 21. Labriola, Michael, Armonk, New York, contractor for Avalon Bay Communities Inc. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 25 River Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Nov. 7.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Donald T. Pascal and Maris E. W. Pascal. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 404 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,295. Filed November 2017.

R F K Development LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Fangfang Pu and Yu Gang. Construct a new detached modular garage and carport on the property of an existing single-family residence at 14 Silver Beech Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed November 2017.

Owner, Trumbull, contractor for self. Finish the playroom in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 264 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $29,040. Filed November 2017.

Ragusa, Christina and Louis Ragusa, Greenwich, contractor for self. Remove the wall in the dining room and kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 82 Old Orchard Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed November 2017.

Owner, Trumbull, contractor for self. Renovate the garage attached to an existing single-family residence at 133 Roosevelt Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $43,000. Filed November 2017. Owner, Trumbull, contractor for self. Replace the concrete porch on an existing single-family residence with a new wood porch at 4891 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Estimated cost: $550. Filed November 2017.

Giammatteo’s Home Improvement LLC, contractor for owner. Add to the bathroom and laundry room in an existing single-family residence at 232 Teller Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed November 2017.

Lambert, Vincent, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom and relocate the laundry in an existing single-family residence at 19 Wyckham Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed November 2017.

Owner, Trumbull, contractor for self. Remove a deck attached to an existing single-family residence and add to the family room at 133 Roosevelt Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed November 2017.

Heber, Vicki A. and James F. Heber, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 151 Grumman Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Oct. 27.

Mackey, James M., Greenwich, contractor for Tyler P. Schuessler. Renovate the bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 104 Halstead Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed November 2017.

Paganelli, Jennifer B., Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 40 E. Meadow Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Nov. 3.

Hickey, Liam, contractor for self. Alter the kitchen and add a bedroom to an existing single-family residence at 53 Davenport Ridge Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $72,660. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

Moskal, Daniel, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 23 Bob White Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $498,720. Filed Nov. 3.

Pastir Bros Construction LLC, contractor for owner. Add a new deck to an existing single-family residence at 64 MacArthur Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed November 2017.

Holzner, Louis, contractor for Amy M. Abbott. Install a generator in an existing single-family residence at 21 Tamar Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,700. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. The Home Depot USA Inc., Atlanta, Ga., contractor for Joanne E. Carlucci, et al. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 16 Lucy St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $26,587. Filed November 2017. Hulit, Richard H., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a laundry room to a closet in an existing singlefamily residence at 5 Cresthill Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. J M Roofing & Siding LLC, Wilton, contractor for Hua Qiang and Ann Y. Meng. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 90 Portland Ave., Wilton. Estimated cost: $6,650. Filed Nov. 14. J N Ruddy LLC, contractor for Kanawalpreet Selhi, et al. Remodel the kitchen in an existing singlefamily residence at 23 Stamford Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $39,600. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

MR Enterprises LLC, contractor for Maurizio Ritacco, et al. Construct a deck on the rear of an existing single-family residence at 1040 Westover Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,240. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. Murphy Brothers Contracting, Mamaroneck, New York, contractor for Elk Homes Partners LLC. Construct a new single-family residence with an attached two-car garage at 11 Dandy Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $900,000. Filed November 2017. New Antiquity LLC, West Redding, contractor for Victor Gorshkov. Perform alterations to an existing singlefamily residence at 23 Whipple Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $42,000. Filed Oct. 27. Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Robert F. Greenhill Jr. and Sara Greenhill. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 9 Pear Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,750. Filed November 2017.

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Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Arthur C. Lipner. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 177 Thunder Lake Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $39,209. Filed Oct. 31. Prizio Roofing & Siding Co. Inc., contractor for Charles A. Pittsinger, et al. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 65 Maitland Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. Prizio Roofing & Siding Co. Inc., contractor for Lulla Gautam, et al. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 129 Dogwood Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,425. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. Property Group of Connecticut, Stamford, contractor for Wilton Crest Condominiums. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at Wilton Crest, Wilton. Estimated cost: $1 million. Filed Nov. 9. Quarf LLC, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 62 Valeview Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Nov. 9.

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Ranciato Sr., Joseph R., contractor for James Tarnok. Finish the family room, bathroom and exercise room in an existing single-family residence at 83 Murray St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed Nov. 22. Red Leaf Remodeling, Trumbull, contractor for owner. Cover a porch on an existing single-family residence at 10 Mallett Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $20,350. Filed November 2017.

Seaman Construction, Darien, contractor for Red Top Cove LLC. Demolish a pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 101 Indian Head Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed November 2017. Security Vault Works Inc., Charlotte, N.C., contractor for JPMorgan Chase Bank. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 34 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed Nov. 3. Shore Point Builders LLC, Trumbull, contractor for John B. Zischang. Remove and replace the kitchen cabinets in an existing single-family residence at 51 Forest Ave., Unit 49, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $43,500. Filed November 2017. Solar City Corp., Milford, contractor for Margaret M. Graves. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 18 Moshier St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,787. Filed November 2017.

Rich and John Complete, Woodbury, contractor for Deepa Krishnan. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 27 Hanford Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Oct. 19.

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Christ Church Greenwich. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 254 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed November 2017.

Riebe Construction Company LLC, Bridgewater, contractor for Krys Mark. Replace the kitchen window and patio door in an existing singlefamily residence at 54 Barry Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Nov. 15.

Swift Thomas, Phyllis, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen, bathrooms and upstairs basement in an existing single-family residence at 25 N. Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed November 2017.

Rochlin, Scott, contractor for Briggson 403 LLC. Alter the interior of the restaurant and the bathrooms at 403 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed November 2017.

Tarzia Contracting, Stamford, contractor for Richard L. Heinsch. Renovate the bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 51 Forest Ave., Unit 89, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $36,500. Filed November 2017.

Rocky’s Home Improvement, West Redding, contractor for Michael Leporati and Georgiana Leporati. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 75 Ledgewood Drive, Wilton. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Oct. 24.

Taterosian, George M., Stamford, contractor for Richard Castellucci, et al. Remodel the hall bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 27 Meadowpark Avenue South, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24.

Rozenberg, Yigel and Hillit Rozenberg, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 53 Pin Oak Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Nov. 9.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 7 Finley St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,498. Filed Nov. 22.

Sabet, Mostafa H., Greenwich, contractor for self. Add new cabinets and a dishwasher to an existing singlefamily residence at 45 Glenville St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed November 2017.

The Greenwich Tent Co., Bridgeport, contractor for INCT LLC. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 1 Indian Spring Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $21,484. Filed November 2017.

Sarica, John A. and Anna M. Sarica, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a full bathroom and a bedroom to an existing single-family residence at 64 Toilsome Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed Nov. 20. Seaman Construction, Rowayton, contractor for Red Top Cove LLC. Demolish a colonial house at 101 Indian Head Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed November 2017.

Town of Wilton, Wilton, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of municipal property at 180 School Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $482,592. Filed Nov. 16.

Vetti, Manuel W., contractor for Frank J. Mercede, et al. Install two generators and propane tanks on the property of an existing single-family residence at 631 Long Ridge Road, Unit 3A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,200. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. Vinylume Inc., contractor for Robert J. Macari, et al. Remove the shingles and asphalt on an existing singlefamily residence at 6 Powell Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed between Nov. 13 and Nov. 24. Vinylume Inc., Stamford, contractor for Patricia DePhillips and Douglas DePhillips. Perform minor renovations in an existing single-family residence at 37 Keelers Ridge Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $56,644. Filed Nov. 17. Window King LLC, Bronx, New York, contractor for Lissa F. Bentley. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 8 Putnam Park, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed November 2017.

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 AIG Property Casualty Co., Hartford. Filed by Robert M. Elliott and Eunice R. Elliott, Deep River. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Antignani & Maresca PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that they purchased homeowner’s insurance from the defendant. The plaintiffs’ house was allegedly damaged, yet the defendant has refused to pay out insurance claims, in breach of contract. The plaintiffs claim compensatory damages, consequential damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other relief as the court may deem equitable and just. Case no. FBT-CV176068761-S. Filed Nov. 27. Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Salvador DeJesus, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Law Offices of Bruce J. Corrigan Jr., Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV17-6068791-S. Filed Nov. 28.

FACTS Leblanc’s Auto Parts Inc., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Balboa Capital Corp., Costa Mesa, California. Plaintiff’s attorney: Evans, Feldman & Associates LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a judgment in a previous suit. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $11,105 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, interest and such other relief as the court deems just in law and equity. Case no. FBT-CV176068767-S. Filed Nov. 27. Patrons Mutual Insurance Company of Connecticut, et al., Hartford. Filed by Jordyn Luciano, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport. 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, 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-CV17-6068796-S. Filed Nov. 28. Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Ruby Estavien, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Vishno Law Firm, Fairfield. 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, 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-CV17-6068795-S. Filed Nov. 28. Progressive Direct Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Curtina Alexander, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nicholas R. Nesi, East Haven. 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, 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-CV17-6068962-S. Filed Dec. 1.

Subway Sandwich Shops Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Terra Collins, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nicholas R. Nesi, East Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a pool of water on property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to mop their floor properly. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court and such other relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. FBTCV17-6068961-S. Filed Dec. 1. The Bar Plan Surety and Fidelity Company, et al., St. Louis, Missouri. Filed by Envirotech of Fairfield County Inc., Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sargent, Sargent & Jacobs LLC, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for soil-removal services provided to them. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $77,674 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, interest and such other relief as the court deems just in law and equity. Case no. FBTCV17-6068768-S. Filed Nov. 27. Trinity Catholic High School Inc., Stamford. Filed by Rannie ShimodaFrey, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she was hit by a falling branch on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they placed their picnic table under a defective tree. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other and further relief as the court deems just and appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV17-6068871-S. Filed Nov. 29. Walgreen Eastern Company Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Domingos Cotas, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan E. Spodnick, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that they allowed a panhandler to enter their premises. This panhandler allegedly punched the plaintiff in the face, causing damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as the court deems just and appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV176068778-S. Filed Nov. 27.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co., et al., Corona, California. Filed by John S. Adams and Mary Lou Hanney, Ridgefield. Plaintiffs’ attorney: David S. Golub, Stamford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that they sold defective replacement carburetors for use in aircrafts. The defendants allegedly caused a malfunction and loss of power to the engine in the plane in which the plaintiff’s son was riding. The aircraft allegedly crashed, causing the death of the plaintiff’s son. The plaintiffs seek monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FSTCV17-6034096-S. Filed Nov. 29. Auto Strap Transport LLC, et al., Yucaipa, California. Filed by Nations Fund I LLC, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Yamin & Grant LLC, Waterbury. 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 lease provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $9.9 million due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, enforcement costs, interest, court costs and such further relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV17-6034136-S. Filed Nov. 30. Branded Cultures LLC, New York, New York Filed by Billups Inc., Lake Oswego, Oregon. Plaintiff’s attorney: Updike, Kelly & Spellacy PC, Hartford. 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 a judgment in a previous suit. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $154,641 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, interest and such other relief as the court deems just in law and equity. Case no. FST-CV176034106-S. Filed Nov. 28. Cellmark Pulp & Paper Inc., Norwalk. Filed by IMC Companies LLC, Memphis, Tennessee. Plaintiff’s attorney: Charles T. Busek PC. 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 freight services provided to them. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $9,330 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and such other relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV17-6034137-S. Filed Nov. 30.

FIGURES EAN Holdings LLC, et al., East Hartford. Filed by Anastasia Egeli, New York, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV176034152-S. Filed Dec. 1.

Yale University, New Haven. Filed by Theresa Robbins, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara LLC, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she tripped on a grassy center area on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to remedy the change of elevation in their courtyard, causing damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and such other and further relief as the court deems just and appropriate. Case no. FSTCV17-6034147-S. Filed Dec. 1.

Indian Harbor Yacht Club Inc., Greenwich. Filed by David Foster, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark P. Carey, Southport. 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 his severance payment when his employment contract was terminated. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $200,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, prejudgment interest, court costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity this court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV17-6034154-S. Filed Dec. 1.

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Trader Joe’s East Inc., et al., Waterbury. Filed by Solomon Chernet, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ralph H. Raphael, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that he bit into a bag of nuts sold by the plaintiff and sustained damages when his tooth was cracked by a hard foreign object. The defendants allegedly failed to inspect their products to determine if they were safe to eat. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FST-CV17-6034153-S. Filed Dec. 1. Upright Limited Liability Co., Fairfield. Filed by Angela Richards, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carter Mario Injury Lawyers, North Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to maintain their parking lot in a walkable condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other and further relief as may be justified in law or equity. Case no. FST-CV17-6034132-S. Filed Nov. 29.

J.A.M Construction LLC, et al. Filed by the trustees of The IUOE Local 478 Annuity Fund, et al. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Robert M. Cheverie & Associates PC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this suit against the defendants alleging that they breached the collective bargaining agreement by failing to submit timely remittance reports, which showed the full amount paid. The remittance reports showed missing. The plaintiffs have made a demand for the balance, yet havw not received payment. The plaintiffs claims money damages, costs, double interest, liquidated damages, attorney’s fees and costs. Case no. 3:17-cv-01994-WWE. Filed Nov. 30. Renewable Power Consulting PA, et al., Palmyra, Maine. Filed by Putnam Green Power LLC and Historic Cargill Falls Mill LLC, Putnam. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC, Milford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this tort suit against the defendants alleging that they misrepresented their competencies and abilities to the plaintiffs to obtain a contract with them. The defendants allegedly performed this construction work in a negligent manner by recommending an unreliable supplier, which caused massive delays in the project. The plaintiffs claim compensatory damages, punitive damages, expert fees, costs and attorneys’ fees, Case no. 3:17-cv-012004-SRU. Filed Dec. 1. Universal Foundation Inc., Middletown. Filed by the trustees of Connecticut Laborer’s Health Fund Inc., West Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert M. Cheverie & Associates PC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendants alleging that they breached the collective bargaining agreement by failing to submit timely remittance reports, which showed the full amount paid. The remittance reports showed missing. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, double interest, liquidated damages, attorney’s fees and costs. Case no. 3:17-cv-01992-CSH. Filed Nov. 30.

DEEDS

COMMERCIAL 204 Walnut Street LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Maria Rivera, Bridgeport. Property: 107 Ridge Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $55,000. Filed Nov. 28. 62 Mountain LLC, Derby. Seller: 108 Pequonnock LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 108-110 Pequonnock St., Bridgeport. Amount: $135,900. Filed Nov. 20. Canaa New Home LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Cerza DaSilva, Bridgeport. Property: 525 Saunders Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $35,000. Filed Nov. 27. CH Realty VIII, et al., Dallas, Texas. Seller: General Equities Inc., Kensington. Property: 77 Greenwood Ave., Bethel. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Nov. 9. D&S Rentals LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Pauline M. Dorey, Stratford. Property: Unit 351 of Nob Hill Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $25,000. Filed Nov. 20. FUSA LLC, Newtown. Seller: Jo Anne Klopfenstein, Newtown. Property: 23 Taunton Lake Drive, Newtown. Amount: $240,000. Filed Nov. 20. Healthcare Financial FCU, New Haven. Seller: Richard Bortolot Jr., Shelton. Property: 40 Hamilton St., Unit 7, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 28. LASH Builders LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Helen J. Hart, Fairfield. Property: 44-46 Fox St., Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Nov. 17. Ludena, Freddy, Richmond Hills, New York. Seller: Better Way Holdings LLC, Weston. Property: 54 Keeler Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $235,000. Filed Nov. 28. Maximillion Partners LLC, Bethel. Seller: Holiday Bethel LLC, Bethel. Property: 6 Sand Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 27. Midacam LLC, Redding. Seller: Sylvia R. Fidellman, Bridgeport. Property: 680 Lincoln Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $115,000. Filed Nov. 27. SF1910A LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Sabine 6A LLC, Greenwich. Property: Lot 6A, Map 7152, Greenwich. Amount: $14.5 million. Filed Nov. 20. SF1910C LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Sabine 7 LLC, Greenwich. Property: Lot 7, Map 4842, Greenwich. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Nov. 20. SIR-27 Fairfield LLC, Westport. Seller: Steven E. Klein, Fairfield. Property: 27 Fairfield Ave., Westport. Amount: $985,000. Filed Nov. 8.

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FACTS Stage Road Ventures LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Bruce M. Allen and Marjorie S. Allen, Westport. Property: 16 Old Orchard Road, Westport. Amount: $668,000. Filed Nov. 16.

Bhullar, Puneet and Roop Bhullar, Stamford. Seller: Sonia Forrest and Egbert Dawkins, Stamford. Property: 23 Standish Road, Unit 10C4, Stamford. Amount: $223,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Sunshine Residences I LLC, Fairfield. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Coppell, Texas. Property: 314-316 Queen St., Bridgeport. Amount: $171,150. Filed Nov. 20.

Brentzel, Caitlin and Zachary J. Brentzel, Danbury. Seller: Lois A. Pastore and Richard Franklin Jr., Newtown. Property: 65 Birch Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $374,000. Filed Nov. 21.

Turner Drive LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Jonathan P. Wendell, Greenwich. Property: Parcel 1, Map 6407, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Nov. 22. William A. Pieragostini LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Patricia E. Byers, Newtown. Property: 272 Berkshire Road, Newtown. Amount: $245,000. Filed Nov. 22.

RESIDENTIAL Amaram, Sukanya and Santosh Kumar Amaram, Bethel. Seller: Tina Critelli, Bethel. Property: 24 Hidden Brook Trail, Unit 33, Bethel. Amount: $368,800. Filed Nov. 21. Amorim, Marcilene R., Danbury. Seller: Robert J. Urban, Rockledge, Florida. Property: 18 Wine Sap Run, Bethel. Amount: $300,000. Filed Nov. 21. Angamarca, Flor Marie Guaman and Jorge R. Jachero Albarracin, Bridgeport. Seller: Jose T. Costa and Leonore Costa, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 139 of Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $328,000. Filed Nov. 22. Baghdady, Elizabeth, Huntington. Seller: Bethel Woods LLC, Bethel. Property: 3 Manor Lane, Unit 7, Bethel. Amount: $465,000. Filed Nov. 13. Baird, Matthew J., Stamford. Seller: Douglas G. Eklynd, Stamford. Property: 70 Strawberry Hill Condominium, Unit 3-2C, Stamford. Amount: $219,500. Filed Nov. 20. Balasny, Seth D., Ridgefield. Seller: Mehmet M. Damlapinar and Seyedeh Z. Jalalzadeh, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 10, Map 2006, Ridgefield. Amount: $400,000. Filed Nov. 17. Bell, Eva and Christian Bell, Wilton. Seller: Karyl McGill, Wilton. Property: Plot D, Map 1079, Wilton. Amount: $534,000. Filed Nov. 21. Benson, Chidi O., Bridgeport. Seller: Domingos N. Brum and Maria Brum, Bridgeport. Property: 817 William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $160,000. Filed Nov. 20. Beqo, Eriselda, Astoria, New York. Seller: Jennyfer A. Moran, Bridgeport. Property: 50 Greenhouse Road, Unit 66B, Bridgeport. Amount: $90,000. Filed Nov. 28. Berkmen-Tanrikulu, Nevin and Oquz Tanrikulu, Fairfield. Seller: Ronnie L. Mandel, Fairfield. Property: 33 Aspetuck Falls, Fairfield. Amount: $925,000. Filed Nov. 17.

Brletic, Kathleen and Thomas Brletic, Wilton. Seller: Paul Quinsee and Deborah Quinsee, Wilton. Property: 312 Nod Hill Road, Wilton. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Nov. 7. Brucato, Sandra Ann and Rudolph C. Brucato Jr., Westport. Seller: Gerald M. Kagan, Westport. Property: Map 2681, Westport. Amount: $804,000. Filed Nov. 16. Cabale, Celina R. and Leonard D. Scholl, Stamford. Seller: Herbert N. Ehrlich, New York, New York. Property: 11 Trailing Rock Lane, Stamford. Amount: $850,000. Filed Nov. 22. Callahan, Esterallita and Anne Marie Marquez-Morris, Yonkers, New York. Seller: William J. Walko and Claire G. Walko, Bridgeport. Property: 3450 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $233,000. Filed Nov. 22. Capeci, Allison, Stamford. Seller: P. Ryan Hughes, New Canaan. Property: Lot 46, Map 4016, Stamford. Amount: $500,000. Filed Nov. 21. Caperton, Christopher, Greenwich. Seller: Kristyna Diewokova, Greenwich. Property: Lot 41, Map of Westover Crescent Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 17. Carapellotti, Jill and Jason Carapellotti, North Bergen, New Jersey. Seller: 25 Westfair LLC, Fairfield. Property: 25 Westfair Drive, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Nov. 16. Cardinal, Jennifer and Scott Sindorf, Bethel. Seller: Suzanne N. Hill, Bethel. Property: 32 Whippoorwill Road, Bethel. Amount: $300,000. Filed Nov. 30. Casolino, Caterina and Nicola Casolino, Norwalk. Seller: John D. Tsionis and Juliana Velez, Norwalk. Property: 19 Sherwood St., Norwalk. Amount: $500,000. Filed Nov. 21. Chabria, Shiven B., Southport. Seller: Fred C. Hunter III, Westport. Property: 19 Bulkley Avenue South, Westport. Amount: $780,000. Filed Nov. 14. Chen, Hui, Bridgeport. Seller: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 308 Beach St., Bridgeport. Amount: $10,000. Filed Nov. 22. Ciarcia, Kelly and Paul Ciarcia, Stamford. Seller: Matthew W. Dufour and Kristen M. Dufour, Norwalk. Property: Lot B, Map 3259, Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Filed Nov. 21.

Cleary, Barnett D., Stamford. Seller: Nayden Naydenov, Shelton. Property: Unit 706 of The Biltmore, Stamford. Amount: $289,000. Filed Nov. 21. Cochrane, Sophia, Bridgeport. Seller: Henry Johnson, Bridgeport. Property: 3 Newfield Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $125,000. Filed Nov. 22. Coleman, Mark, Bronx, New York. Seller: East Estates LLC, Brooklyn, New York. Property: 249 East Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $350,000. Filed Nov. 27. Denis, Melissa and James Denis, Greenwich. Seller: Robin Watson, Greenwich. Property: 74 Tomac Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Nov. 21. Douich, Maria and Roger Velasquez-Palacios, Danbury. Seller: James E. Garron and Gail F. Garron, Bethel. Property: 18 Whitlock Ave., Bethel. Amount: $262,000. Filed Nov. 20. Duchen, Connor Robert, West Lafayette, Indiana. Seller: Andrew P. O’Connell and Anna M. O’Connell, Stamford. Property: 850 E. Main St., Unit 320, Stamford. Amount: $380,000. Filed Nov. 20. Dunn, James D., Danbury. Seller: Thomas M. Lahood and Colleen M. Lahood, South Homosassa, Florida. Property: 4 Judy Drive, Bethel. Amount: $245,000. Filed Nov. 7. Eady, Marcus C., Shelton. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 354 Pearl St., Bridgeport. Amount: $50,000. Filed Nov. 21. Fliesser, Matthew, Norwalk. Seller: Daniel A. Riley and Hazel Elizabeth Riley, Wilton. Property: 4 Quarry Way, Wilton. Amount: $589,000. Filed Nov. 29. Flores, Noel and Juan Ocasio, Bridgeport. Seller: Phillip E. Brown, Bridgeport. Property: 136 Grandview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $170,000. Filed Nov. 22. Gallagher, Francis J., Southbury. Seller: Louise Previte, Bethel. Property: 18 Partridge Drive, Bethel. Amount: $280,000. Filed Nov. 30. Gillego Md, Virgilio and Azucena Gillego Maryland, Greenwich. Seller: Yuanjun Li, Greenwich. Property: Lot 27, Map 376, Greenwich. Amount: $995,000. Filed Nov. 21. Gjyriqi, Mirela, Bridgeport. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 574 Fairview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $160,100. Filed Nov. 20. Gleason, Emma and Jeffrey Aser, Greenwich. Seller: Jason T. Young and Joanna K. Young, Greenwich. Property: Lot 62, Map 1318, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Nov. 22.

20 Week of December 18, 2017 • FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL

FIGURES Grabowski, Emily Glassmeyer, Norwalk. Seller: Anthony C. Woodruff Jr. and Victoria Woodruff, Rowayton. Property: 70 Bluff Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Nov. 21. Griffith, Nicole M., Mohegan Lake, New York. Seller: Barbara Lombardo, Stamford. Property: 35 W. Broad St., Unit 206, Stamford. Amount: $385,000. Filed Nov. 21. Gupta, Sonal and Aditya Gupta, Stamford. Seller: Parry Lee Gulbin, Wilton. Property: 33 Powder Horn Hill Road, Wilton. Amount: $650,000. Filed Nov. 16. Harten, Peter A., Greenwich. Seller: Thcerpur LLC, Greenwich. Property: 162 Bedford Road, Greenwich. Amount: $975,000. Filed Nov. 20. Heidler, Lauren A. and Jeffrey S. Heidler, Stamford. Seller: Donna K. Below, Wilton. Property: 34 Bald Hill Road, Wilton. Amount: $691,500. Filed Nov. 28. Hines, Oliver, Bronx, New York. Seller: Daniel R. Garcia, Bridgeport. Property: 904 Westfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $239,000. Filed Nov. 20. Hoffman, Audrey M. and Bradley T. Hoffman, Des Moines, Iowa. Seller: Nurit Siegel, Wilton. Property: Lot E, Map 2298, Wilton. Amount: $670,000. Filed Nov. 16. Ibarra, Patricia and Jorge Ibarra, Bridgeport. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Coppell, Texas. Property: 69 Acorn St., Bridgeport. Amount: $76,308. Filed Nov. 28.

Kizner, Olga and Alexander Kizner, Wilton. Seller: Carl W. Neuscheler Jr. and Lisa L. Neuscheler, Wilton. Property: Parcel 11, Map 1648, Wilton. Amount: $575,000. Filed Nov. 7. Kotalwar, Supriya and Santosh Jilhewar, Stamford. Seller: Milan Salantay and Anna Salantayova, Stamford. Property: Unit 10 of Lafayette Manor Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $345,000. Filed Nov. 21. Kulas, Zofia and Franciszek Kulas, Norwalk. Seller: Jeffrey Drummond and Annamarie A. Drummond, Danbury. Property: 3 Oakwood Ave., Unit 11, Norwalk. Amount: $222,000. Filed Nov. 22. Lee, Lana C. and Lance Lee, Stamford. Seller: Nancy E. Rothman, Stamford. Property: 1 Strawberry Hill, Unit 9F, Stamford. Amount: $315,000. Filed Nov. 22. Leebron, Chausey and Charlotte Lynelle Leebron, Wilton. Seller: Detlef R. Fuhrmann and Edith BleyFuhrmann, Wilton. Property: Lot B, Map 4102, Wilton. Amount: $655,000. Filed Nov. 17. Leite, Odilon Rocha, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 1492 North Ave., Unit 201, Bridgeport. Amount: $38,000. Filed Nov. 21. Lennon, Stephanie T., Mansfield Center. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 126 Alpine Drive, Newtown. Amount: $120,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Jean-Francois, Orlando, Queens Village, New York. Seller: Adrian Cordova, Bridgeport. Property: 776 Ryon St., Bridgeport. Amount: $245,000. Filed Nov. 21.

Lindo, Lisette and Ain Lindo, Yonkers, New York. Seller: Alexander M. Brent and Melissa C. Hendrick, Bethel. Property: 44 Lawrence Ave., Unit 2204, Bethel. Amount: $345,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Johnson, Agnes and Peder R. Johnson, Germantown, Tennessee. Seller: Francis E. Purcell Jr., Westport. Property: 5 Black Birch Road, Westport. Amount: $755,000. Filed Nov. 17.

Lindstrom, Jennifer and Luis Urrea, Westport. Seller: Side Hill Road LLC, Darien. Property: 7 Side Hill Road, Westport. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Nov. 7.

Jones, Nicholas, Westport. Seller: Andrew S. Goldman and Jenna L. Goldman, Westport. Property: 88 Morningside Drive, Westport. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Nov. 6.

Livigne, Michelle and Justin Gonzalez, New York, New York. Seller: Robert Utzler and Julie Utzler, Westport. Property: Lot 6, Map 9908, Westport. Amount: $800,000. Filed Nov. 15.

Katz, Geraldine and Joshua Katz, Trumbull. Seller: Yvette Bezahler, Fairfield. Property: 437 Winnepoge Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $470,000. Filed Nov. 17. Khan, Mahwich A., Bridgeport. Seller: AFG Construction Services LLC, Stamford. Property: 280 Sunshine Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $180,000. Filed Nov. 22. King III, Al W., Westport. Seller: Omer Artun and Burcak Artun, Los Gatos, California. Property: 17 Ferry Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 15.

Maciejewski, Kimberly K. and Matthew J. Maciejewski, Greenwich. Seller: Mary O. Ranta, Greenwich. Property: Lot 150, Map 2422, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Nov. 20. Maher, James, Newtown. Seller: Rose Lawrence, Newtown. Property: 11 Diamond Drive, Newtown. Amount: $180,000. Filed Nov. 20. Meier, Elizabeth A. and Robert C. Meier, Darien. Seller: Joan D. Schmaltz, Okatie, South Carolina. Property: 69 Bluff Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Nov. 21.

Mejia, Carlos, Wilton. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 218 Hurlbutt St., Wilton. Amount: $215,000. Filed Nov. 17. Mellin, Kim and James Mellin, Wilton. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Coppell, Texas. Property: 17 Hickory Hill Road, Wilton. Amount: $590,000. Filed Nov. 17. Meltzer, Kate E. and Louis E. Meltzer, Westport. Seller: The Westport Building Company LLC, Westport. Property: 165 Cross Highway, Westport. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Nov. 20. Mora, Araceli De La and Abraham Bello Reyes, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 785 Ruth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $115,000. Filed Nov. 22. Moran, Lisandro A., Santiago Moran and Carlos A. Moran De La Rosa, Bronx, New York. Seller: Juliet A. Wood, Bridgeport. Property: 470472 Lincoln Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $255,000. Filed Nov. 21. Morin, Sarah and David Morin, Westport. Seller: Clarence C. Nunn, Westport. Property: 6 Marine Ave., Westport. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Nov. 14. Nabarro, Hannah and Alexel Nabarro, Westport. Seller: William L. Hess and Anne C. Hess, Westport. Property: 15A Bayberry Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Nov. 16. Ngoc, Ngan B. and Jeffrey T. Smith, Wilton. Seller: Marc Ferrandino and Kim Ferrandino, Wilton. Property: 6 Evergreen Ave., Wilton. Amount: $492,000. Filed Nov. 22. Nguyen, Dung Tri and Thu Thi Le Phung, Stamford. Seller: Robert P. Bunting, Rice, Virginia. Property: 25 Second St., Unit A3, Stamford. Amount: $350,000. Filed Nov. 22. Notargiacomo, Robert A., Norwalk. Seller: Rosemary D. Sandomeno, Wilton. Property: 22 Fawn Ridge Lane, Wilton. Amount: $419,000. Filed Dec. 1. Pascarelli, Catherine, Norwalk. Seller: Angela D. Mosely, Norwalk. Property: 18 N. Taylor Ave., Unit 2, Norwalk. Amount: $172,000. Filed Nov. 22. Passarelli, Mia C. and Daniel P. Garufi, Stamford. Seller: Kristine Horvath and Scott Horvath, Bethel. Property: 11 Ridgedale Road, Bethel. Amount: $310,000. Filed Nov. 2. Pattison, Misti L. and Douglas J. Pattison, Bethel. Seller: Rosa Von Lima Timm, Bethel. Property: 68-70 Turkey Plain Road, Bethel. Amount: $235,000. Filed Nov. 27.

FACTS

FIGURES

Pelz, Sarah D. and Alexander Glass, Long Island City, New York. Seller: Arye Shahar, Westport. Property: 63 Richmondville Ave., Westport. Amount: $972,500. Filed Nov. 21.

Scully, Kristy and Eoghan Scully, Westport. Seller: Larisa Lotkin, Trumbull. Property: 39 High Point Road, Westport. Amount: $937,500. Filed Nov. 9.

White Bronwyn and Paul White, London, U.K. Seller: 47 Northeast LLC, Westport. Property: 11 Gault Park Drive, Westport. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Nov. 16.

Massicot, Cheryl A., et al. Creditor: PHH Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 3 Nob Hill Circle, Unit 116, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 27.

Poklemba, Kerri A. and Jeremy S. Poklemba, Bethel. Seller: Blake E. Hillyer, Bethel. Property: 7 Kellogg St., Bethel. Amount: $438,000. Filed Nov. 6.

Siracusa, Matthew, Norwalk. Seller: Robert L. Avesato and Diane N. Avesato, Bethel. Property: 3 Pell Mell Drive, Bethel. Amount: $330,000. Filed Nov. 27.

Wieland, Craig T., Norwalk. Seller: Carol A. Sprague, Bethel. Property: 52 Tucker St., Unit 2702, Bethel. Amount: $365,000. Filed Nov. 13.

Meggie, Marlon, et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 172 Remington St., and 106-108 Tudor St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 20.

Pritchard, Jeff, Newtown. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Meriden. Property: 56 Dodgingtown Road, Newtown. Amount: $155,000. Filed Nov. 21.

Skoda, Nicole M. and Matthew C. Brush, Wilton. Seller: Amy Keeler, Block Island, Rhode Island. Property: Lot 4, Map 2026, Wilton. Amount: $550,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Quizhpi, Ana B. Palacios and Luis Alberto Zhagui, Bronx, New York. Seller: Angel E. Morocho Chimbo, Bridgeport. Property: 794 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $142,000. Filed Nov. 21. Racanelli, Janine, Westport. Seller: Roberta Hatch, Westport. Property: Lot 5, Map 6464, Westport. Amount: $699,000. Filed Nov. 16.

Solanki, Tara and Douglas Raymond Gray, New Canaan. Seller: Debra L. Newton, Bethel. Property: 8 Dittmar Road, Bethel. Amount: $511,000. Filed Nov. 16. Spetsaris, Bonnie and Konstantinos Spetsaris, Wilton. Seller: Christine A. Finch, Wilton. Property: 20 Sunset Hill Road, Wilton. Amount: $314,000. Filed Nov. 28.

Rahman, Kamalur, Cortlandt Manor, New York. Seller: Baktiyer Holdings LLC, Stamford. Property: Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $350,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Sponzo, Thomas J., Wilton. Seller: Helen Rowe, Tampa, Florida. Property: Lot 2, Map 3107, Wilton. Amount: $427,500. Filed Nov. 6.

Randi, Joann C., Bethel. Seller: Mark Cierpich and Beth Aulenback, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Property: Unit 17 of Apple Blossom, Danbury. Amount: $239,000. Filed Nov. 16.

Taylor, Jean, Bridgeport. Seller: Healthcare Financial LLC, New Haven. Property: 40 Hamilton St., Unit 7, Bridgeport. Amount: $80,000. Filed Nov. 28.

Richthammer, Stefanie and Timothy Richthammer, Fairfield. Seller: The Michaud Group LLC, Shelton. Property: 106 Wilton Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Nov. 17.

Theodore, Serge and Darlyn Israel, Bridgeport. Seller: Flip This LLC, Orange. Property: 1753 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $209,000. Filed Nov. 20.

Rizzo, Patricia and Anthony Rizzo Jr., Danbury. Seller: Trisha H. Lewis, Bethel. Property: 131 Rockwell Road, Bethel. Amount: $220,000. Filed Nov. 9.

Timoll, Keisha and Felix Obeng, Bethel. Seller: Earl Belcher Jr. and Christina Belcher, Bethel. Property: 24 Fox Den Road, Bethel. Amount: $355,000. Filed Nov. 2.

Rosenfeld, Lily A. and Cheryl Rosenfeld, Westport. Seller: Fred R. Cantor and Debra J. Silberstein, Westport. Property: Lot 9, Map 3141, Westport. Amount: $430,000. Filed Nov. 6.

Troiano, Stephen, Bethel. Seller: JoAnn C. Randi, Bethel. Property: 6 Rocky Lane, Bethel. Amount: $355,000. Filed Nov. 16.

Rudiak, John P., Burlington. Seller: Paul J. Mangiafico and Maxine G. Mangiafico, Bethel. Property: 15 Kent Road, Newtown. Amount: $690,000. Filed Nov. 21. Rutherford, Ehuel, Bronx, New York. Seller: Mary M. Medika, Bridgeport. Property: 1490 Capitol Ave., Unit C301, Bridgeport. Amount: $134,000. Filed Nov. 21. Schanzer, Alan, Westport. Seller: Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset Trust, Boston, Massachusetts. Property: 23 Maplewood Ave., Westport. Amount: $461,000. Filed Nov. 14. Schulsberg, Glen S., Bethel. Seller: RMS Bethel LLC, Stamford. Property: Copper Square Drive, Unit 313, Bethel. Amount: $343,053. Filed Nov. 2.

Umeda, Yusuke, Greenwich. Seller: 17 Tory Road Associates LLC, Greenwich. Property: 17 Tory Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Nov. 17. Vasquez, Omar, Bronx, New York. Seller: Launa M. Whalen, Bridgeport. Property: 331 Oakwood St., Bridgeport. Amount: $190,000. Filed Nov. 27. Walters, Jane L. and Patrick J. Fee, Norwalk. Seller: Jane Walters, Norwalk. Property: 14 Bobwhite Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 20. Walters, Jane L. and Patrick J. Fee, Norwalk. Seller: Jane Walters, Norwalk. Property: 18 Lincoln Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 20. Warminsky, Ann E. and Jeffrey O. Warminsky, North Salem, New York. Seller: Erik K. Holvig and Danielle Holvig, Bethel. Property: 145 Old Hawleyville Road, Bethel. Amount: $490,000. Filed Nov. 21.

Yurukov, Mary and Marin Yurukov, Valley Stream, New York. Seller: Paul Ventura, Stamford. Property: 22 Glenbrook Road, Unit 401, Stamford. Amount: $142,500. Filed Nov. 17.

FORECLOSURES Ainger III, Raymond, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 34 Nashville Road, Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 15. Barrett-Williams, Inez, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 780-3 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 15. Blackwell, Bonnie A., et al. Creditor: Ditech Financial LLC, Tampa, Florida. Property: 758 Maple St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 16. Cartagena, Luis, et al. Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 33 Adams St., Bridgeport. Foreclosure of tax liens. Filed Nov. 17. Dicarlo, Jane, et al. Creditor: Ventures Trust 2013-1-NH, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 286 Gilman St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 28. Fabien, Cheker, et al. Creditor: Planet Home Lending LLC, Wallingford. Property: 603-605 Capitol Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 28. Giron, Antonio M., et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 359 Park St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 16. Harris, Evoyne, Creditor: Bank of America NA Property: 280 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 16. Lazaris, Loretta, et al. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 25 Ellsworth St., Unit 30, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 16. Marino, Gregory, et al. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 4303, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 15.

Ortiz, Cecilio, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 110 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 15. Prizio, Mollie, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 60 Padanaram Road, Unit 12, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 16. Senior, Dwayne, et al. Creditor: The Money Source Inc., Meriden. Property: 1282 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 20. Vasquez, Carlos J., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 102 Glenwood Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 28. Vereen, Troy, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Chicago, Illinois. Property: 10 Lorraine St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 28. Vines, Essie L., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 180 Clover Hill Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 15.

JUDGMENTS Bush, Damon, Bethel. $3,400 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 26 Redwood Drive, Bethel. Filed Nov. 9. Cadeau, Jeff, Bridgeport. $5,710 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albano, Ohio, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 246 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 20. Chiapetta, Lorenzo, Bethel. $1,199 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, Warren, Michigan, by Schreiber/ Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 30 Pell Mell Drive, Bethel. Filed Nov. 2. Eagleton, Tonia D., Bridgeport. $1,578 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Hampshire. Property: 441 Flint St., Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 21. Flamur, Gjini, Stamford. $8,998 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, Warren, Michigan, by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 63 Belltown Road, Stamford. Filed Nov. 21. Gabriel, Michael, Stamford. $593 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, Warren, Michigan, by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 39 Lewelyn Road, Stamford. Filed Nov. 21.

Hall, Novlyn, Stamford. $932 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, Warren, Michigan, by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 20 Spruce St., Unit 15, Stamford. Filed Nov. 21.

Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society Inc., by Timothy Pettee. Landlord: State of Connecticut. Property: A Lighthouse on Sheffield Island, Norwalk. Term: 30 years, commenced March 1, 2017. Filed Nov. 20.

Lopez, Alberto, Stamford. $676 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, Warren, Michigan, by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 31 Anderson St., Stamford. Filed Nov. 21.

MarHeath LLC, by Peter Leone. Landlord: Robert H. Hall, Newtown. Property: 43 Main St., Newtown. Term: 5 years, commenced Nov. 1, 2017. Filed Nov. 20.

Maia, Ricardo, Bridgeport. $16,323 in favor of The Merit Group Inc., Spartanburg, South Carolina, by Ignal, Napolitano & Shapiro PC, Bridgeport. Property: 15 Oxford St., Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 15. Morales, Jorge L., Bridgeport. $9,892 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 147 Helen St., Unit 149, Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 27. Piniella, Diane, Ridgefield. $5,100 in favor of Danbury Radiological Associates PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 41A Catoonah St., Ridgefield. Filed Nov. 17. Piniella, Raymond, Ridgefield. $1,326 in favor of Danbury Radiological Associates PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 41A Catoonah St., Ridgefield. Filed Nov. 17. Smith, Dean E., Bridgeport. $10,620 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albano, Ohio, by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 350 Grovers Ave., Unit 5B, Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 27. The Man Properties LLC, et al., Bethel. $5,000 in favor of Anthony J. Lombardi and Tracy Lombardi, Danbury, by Wendy A. Crispin, Danbury. Property: 1 and 3 Front St., Bethel. Filed Nov. 21. Vasquez, Enrique B., Bridgeport. $12,732 in favor of Sikorsky Financial Credit Union Inc., Stratford, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Hampshire. Property: 1365 Capitol Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Nov. 27.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Ble Inc., 182 Clay Hill Road, Stamford. $12,412, corporate income taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 20. Blue Ridge Eagle Transport Inc., 66 Riverside Ave., Westport. $24,275, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 27. Gabriele, Jonna M. and Richard Gabriele, 469 Danbury Road, Wilton. $25,598, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 27. Goldman, Donna and Michael Goldman, 92 Newtown Turnpike, Westport. $11,572, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 7. Harris, Michael P., 12 Ricky Beth Lane, Greenwich. $173,264, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 17. Huh, Inwha and Kim Robert, 9 Tranquility Road, Westport. $84,264, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20. Jesby, Misha T. and Holland C. Jesby, 31 Henderson Road, Fairfield. $1,710, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 17. Linardos, Jennifer T. and George J. Linardos, 2 Spring St., Greenwich. $34,004, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20.

LEASES

MCR Ventures LLC, 6 High Ridge Park, Stamford. $4,680, U.S. return of partnership income. Filed Nov. 20.

Canal Park LLC, by David A. Newberg. Landlord: Housing Authority of the town of Westport. Property: Plot A, Map 7064, Westport. Term: 57 years, commenced Nov. 28, 2017. Filed Nov. 28.

Meenan Brothers Construction LLC, 3 Heathcote Road, Norwalk. $16,793, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 15.

IT Analyst (AQR Capital Management, LLC – Greenwich, CT) Bld core sys to drive the ops processes w/in prtflio & trade ops functns critical for contrll’g operatnl risk. F/T. Rqrs Bach’s dgr (or frgn equiv) in Info Tech, Comp Sci, Elec Engnr’g or rel fld & 2 yrs of exp in job offrd or w/ full stack dvlpmnt. All stated exp must incl: obj orientd progrmm’g w/ Java or C#; HTML5, Restful srvcs & Angular UI dvlpmnt; Db Sys, Git/ GitHub Enterprise, Continuous Integrtn & Automatd Deploymnts; &, mdl’g cmplx Ops data sturctures, pattrns, relatnshps & processes. In lieu of Bach’s dgr & 2 yrs exp as stated, employer will accept Mstr’s dgr in stated fld & grad-lvl edu or acdmc rsrch in all stated items. Resumes: S. Rao, AQR Capital Management, LLC, 2 Greenwich Plaza, Greenwich, CT 06830. Job ID: AQR-153

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FACTS Morrie Marinos Waterworks Inc., P.O. Box 3627, Westport. $205,211, corporate income taxes. Filed Nov. 21.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED

Raposo Construction LLC, 20 Cherry Lane, Wilton. $4,809, U.S. return of partnership income and payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 14.

13 Prospect Road LLC, Westport. Filed by East Coast Irrigation LLC, Norwalk, by Christine Felt. Property: 13 Prospect Road LLC, Westport. Amount: $79,665. Filed Nov. 30.

Sono Court LLC, 20 Cherry Lane, Wilton. $16,821, U.S. return of partnership income. Filed Nov. 16

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-RELEASED Amburn, James W., 11 Elm Place, Unit B, Greenwich. $6,498, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20. Budkins, John R., 5 Harold Ave., Greenwich. $23,788, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20. Cyprien, Johnny, 10 Elm St., Apt. B2, Norwalk. $6,244, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 21. Demarrais, Adaline B., 2170 Sturges Highway, Westport. $29,899, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 20. Dunn, Kimberly and Thomas Dunn, 45 Peaceable St., Ridgefield. $44,327, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 16. Kat Burki Inc., 175 Post Road West, Westport. $83,480, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 13. Kernan, Mella and Joseph Catalfamo, 13 Bayberry Lane, Westport. $84,784, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20. Leek Building Products Inc., 205 A. Wilson Ave., Norwalk. $27,247, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 21. Morse, Suzanne M. and Shannon F. Smith, 96 Compo Road South, Westport. $172,255, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 27. Ortiz, Frances E. and Theodore L. Thomas, 11 Meeting Grove Lane, Norwalk. $42,526, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 21. Raho, Anna and John W. Raho, 45 W. Parish Road, Westport. $35,229, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 28. Sellathurai, K. and S. Thurairajah Sellathurai, 351 Taconic Road, Greenwich. $73,162, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 20. Westport Music Center LLC, 1460 Post Road East, Westport. $14,355, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 13.

Green Farms Academy Inc., Westport. Filed by Centerline Interiors LLC, Milford, by Robinson & Cole LLP, Hartford. Property: 35 Beachside Ave., Westport. Amount: $114,281. Filed Nov. 8.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-RELEASED 17 Tory Road Associates LLC, Greenwich. Released by Oxford Lumber and Building Materials Inc., Mansfield, Massachusetts, by Manuel M. Pina. Property: 17 Tory Road, Greenwich. Amount: $26,248. Filed Nov. 17. Country Realty Co., Greenwich. Released by Schindler Elevator Corp., Morristown, New Jersey, by Alan Langevin. Property: 180, 181-211, 200 and 241 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $17,022. Filed Nov. 21. Green Farms Academy Inc., Westport. Released by Centerline Interiors LLC, Milford, by Robinson & Cole LLP, Hartford. Property: 35 Beachside Ave., Westport. Amount: $71,180. Filed Nov. 28. Harbottle, Catherine and Peter Harbottle, Westport. Released by Pyramid Property Maintenance Co., Stamford, by Peter Gray. Property: 28 Bulkley Avenue North, Westport. Amount undisclosed. Filed Nov. 22. Skanska USA Building Inc., et al., Stamford. Filed by Legere Group Ltd., by Chris Armen. Property: 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford. Amount: $426,951. Filed Nov. 17.

LIS PENDENS Aarons, Michael D., et al., Bethel. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 19 Tucker St., Building 7, Unit 708, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $400,000, dated June 2007. Filed Nov. 16. Alcaraz, Angel, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 793-795 Norman St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $216,000, dated August 2006. Filed Nov. 21.

Astudillo, Fernanda and Jose Astudillo, Bethel. Filed by The Law Office of Anthony J. Buzzi Jr. LLC, Danbury, for New Plumbtrees Condominium Association Inc., Bethel. Property: Unit 36 in New Plumbtrees Condominium, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 21. Bank of America NA, et al., Salt Lake City, Utah. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 818822 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien levied against the owner for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Nov. 17. Barbosa, Federico, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 409 Lakeside Drive, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $177,900, dated October 2003. Filed Nov. 16. Baskay, Victoria, et al., Bethel. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC. Property: 10 Topstone Drive, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $315,000, dated October 2014. Filed Nov. 3. Cabitha, Timolien, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 19 Murray St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $485,000, dated September 2006. Filed Nov. 21. Clark, William, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Columbus Commons Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 1492 North Ave., Unit 103, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 27. D’Addario, David, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 25 Garland St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owner and take immediate possession of the property. Filed Nov. 27. Daniels, Michael J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates PLLC, Stamford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 250 N. Bishop Ave., Unit 40, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $46,400, dated December 2006. Filed Nov. 27.

Ammentorp, Leif A., et al., Newtown. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 5 Morgan Drive, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.7 million, dated April 2007. Filed Nov. 20.

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FIGURES Davila, Sabina, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 2146 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $178,000, dated July 2006. Filed Nov. 20.

Herman Estates LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bershtein, Volpe & McKeon PC, New Haven, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 456-458 Norman St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owner and take immediate possession of the property. Filed Nov. 17.

Menge, Catherine and James E. Menge, Bridgeport. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Statebridge Company LLC. Property: 70 Dixon St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $163,000, dated June 2008. Filed Nov. 14.

Daye, Milinda Annette, et al., Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 68 Bouton St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $100,000, dated October 2006. Filed Nov. 21.

Hill, Jeffery, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 1440 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $152,892, dated August 2005. Filed Nov. 13.

Miller, Kevin, et al., Wilton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 75 Ruscoe Road, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1 million, dated November 2007. Filed Nov. 28.

DeJesus, Ricky, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 10-14 River St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien levied against the owner for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Nov. 17.

Jeanculte, Wilner, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 197 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien levied against the owner for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Nov. 17.

Fajardo, Luis, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bershtein, Volpe & McKeon PC, New Haven, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 44 Autumn St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owner and take immediate possession of the property. Filed Nov. 17.

Johnson, Doreen, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 921-927 Hancock St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien levied against the owner for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Nov. 17.

Farez, Jose, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 293-295 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien levied against the owner for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Nov. 17.

Lafleur, Charles, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for MTGLQ Investors LP. Property: 812 Thorne St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $157,000, dated December 2003. Filed Nov. 21.

Fotinopoulos, Nick H., et al., Bethel. Filed by Hastings, Cohen & Walsh LLP, Ridgefield, for Ridgefield Bank Mortgage Corp., Ridgefield. Property: 10 Whippoorwill Road, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $344,000, dated August 2008. Filed Nov. 14. Green, Anthony, et al., Greenwich. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wilmington Savings Bank NA, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 81 Strickland Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $680,000, dated April 2007. Filed Nov. 16. Gualy, Jaime, et al., Wilton. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 130 Branch Brook Road, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.9 million, dated July 2006. Filed Nov. 20. Harrisson, Peter F., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 6 Hassake Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $22,000, dated January 2008. Filed Nov. 20.

Latorre, Sandra L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 85 Terry Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien levied against the owner for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Nov. 17.

Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 343-349 Carroll Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $304,000, dated September 2007. Filed Nov. 15. Pannitti, Susan Perserga, et al., Stamford. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 485 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $280,000, dated January 2006. Filed Nov. 20. Paul, Paul J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Nob Hill Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 193-C Virginia Ave., Unit 272, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 16. Peart, Marlene, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 108-110 Rocton Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien levied against the owner for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Nov. 17.

Lee-Henry, Janet, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 58 Fairview Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien levied against the owner for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Nov. 17.

Pelaez, Carlos, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 393 Laurel Ave., Unit 306, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $80,000, dated April 2005. Filed Nov. 20.

Malenge, Nono B., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 725 Hart St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien levied against the owner for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Nov. 17.

Plaza, Sandra, et al., Stamford. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 915, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $175,200, dated August 2006. Filed Nov. 20.

Martin, Victoria L. and Jeffrey Jacobs, Wilton. Filed by Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport, for Austin Patterson Disston Architects LLC. Property: 165 Drum Hill Road, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien against the defendants. Filed Nov. 10.

Rodas, Lisandro, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates PLLC, Stamford, for Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC, Orange. Property: 89 Hollywood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $209,930, dated April 2013. Filed Nov. 27.

FACTS Ross, Ella L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Madison Gardens Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 211 Cherry Hill Drive, Unit 1-B, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 17.

Xie, Eric, et al., Wilton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust. Property: 565 Danbury Road, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $840,000, dated September 2006. Filed Nov. 29.

Ruemmele, Luz M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for The Bridgeport Wilmot Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 785 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien levied against the owner for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Nov. 27.

MORTGAGES

Seepersaud, Bharrat P., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 406 Bond St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $283,930, dated September 2010. Filed Nov. 16. Shorey, Harriett, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 161-163 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $230,400, dated December 2006. Filed Nov. 13. Sloan, Allison, Bridgeport. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Pingora Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 75 Woodrow Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $122,320, dated March 2015. Filed Nov. 22. T&A Investments LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bershtein, Volpe & McKeon PC, New Haven, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1935 Main St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport against the owner and take immediate possession of the property. Filed Nov. 17. Washington, Derek L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 278-280 Priscilla St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $244,000, dated September 2006. Filed Nov. 27. Watts, Edith M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Nob Hill Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 244-B Texas Ave., Unit 11, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 16.

17950 Lake Estates Drive Realty LLC, by Ronald A. Sedley. Lender: Keybank National Association, Cleveland, Ohio. Property: 11 N. Crossway Road, Greenwich. Amount: $5 million. Filed Nov. 21. 195 Battery Park LLC, Bridgeport, by Marc P. Delmonico. Lender: Gulf Coast Capital Solutions LLC, Clearwater, Florida. Property: 195 Battery Park Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed Nov. 17. 204 Walnut St. LLC, Bridgeport, by Christopher Genduso. Lender: Maria Rivera. Property: 204 Walnut St., Bridgeport. Amount: $27,500. Filed Nov. 28. 31 Summit LLC, Norwalk, by Brant Behr. Lender: Theodore H. Shumaker, Norwalk. Property: 31 Summit Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $175,000. Filed Nov. 21. 60 Charles Street LLC, Quincy, Massachusetts, by David B. Grossman. Lender: Brookline Bank, Boston, Massachusetts. Property: 60 Charles St., Westport. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Nov. 9. 62 Mountain LLC, by Louis A. Afonso. Lender: 108 Pequonnock LLC, New Rochelle, New York. Property: 108-110 Pequonnock St., Bridgeport. Amount: $110,900. Filed Nov. 20. 72 Jourmire LLC, Brookfield, by Amory Susco. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 72 Jourmire Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $165,000. Filed Nov. 22. Bethel Woods LLC, by Ellie Kastel. Lender: Aaron Drazin, Canada. Property: Unit 23 at Bethel Woods Condominium, Bethel. Amount: $75,000. Filed Nov. 7. Black Rock Garden Apartments, Bridgeport, by Christopher Raimundo. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: Unit 40 in Bridgeport Gardens, Apt. 4, Bridgeport. Amount: $54,000. Filed Nov. 27. JROD LLC, Bridgeport, by Valdemiro Santos. Lender: Alma Bank, Astoria, New York. Property: 1837-1839 Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Nov. 21. Justamere Holding Company LLC, Bethel, by Ryan C. Petronelli. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 5 Peck Lane, Bethel. Amount: $440,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Maximillion Partners LLC, Newtown, by Mark S. Barra. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 6 Sandhill Road and 13 Stony Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Nov. 27. Maximillion Partners LLC, Newtown, by Mark S. Barra. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 6 Sandhill Road and 13 Stony Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $400,000. Filed Nov. 27. Sunshine Residences I LLC, Fairfield, by Vinicius Lopes. Lender: Sachem Capital Corp., Newtown. Property: 314-316 Queen St., Bridgeport. Amount: $155,000. Filed Nov. 20. Two Harbor Point Square LLC, Stamford, by Paul J. Kuehner. Lender: Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., New York, New York. Property: Master Unit S2 in Harbor Point Planned Community, Stamford. Amount: $49.5 million. Filed Nov. 20. William A. Pieragostini LLC, Trumbull, by self. Lender: Sachem Capital Corp., Newtown. Property: 272 Berkshire Road, Newtown. Amount: $198,000. Filed Nov. 22.

NEW BUSINESSES Acufusion, 17 Hillside Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Sian James. Filed Nov. 28. Aloren’s Personal Assistance On The Go, 318 Piesantview Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Aleah Loren Byas. Filed Nov. 22. Bethel Wine & Spirits, 23 Point Barnum Square, Bethel 06801, c/o Pasqualina Bastone. Filed Nov. 21. Brand Cloud, 28 Woodhill Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Martin M. Bostwick. Filed Nov. 9. Brand Cloud, 28 Woodhill Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Martin M. Bostwick. Filed Nov. 15. Broadway Dolls & Guys, 74 Wilson St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Paul Aguirre. Filed Nov. 13. Church Pentecostal Ebenezer, 1241 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Jose A. Ortiz. Filed Nov. 16. Connecticut Majestic Limousine Services LLC, 72 Lorraine St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Opal Moo Yin. Filed Nov. 27. Cortez Landscaping LLC, 4 Powder Horn Road, Norwalk 06850, c/o Arias William. Filed Nov. 20. Diori Home Décor, 27 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Anwar H. Chowdhury. Filed Nov. 20. Doctor’s Pediatric PC, 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Kanine Freliech. Filed Nov. 29.

FIGURES Dollar And Up LLC, 2465 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Shafiqul Kajim and Monix Hossain. Filed Nov. 13. Eat Noodle, 269 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Chun Wai Kwok. Filed Nov. 13. Fabiana Cleaning Services LLC, 187 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Fabiana Marques. Filed Nov. 21. Family of Hope Outreach, 245 Parrott Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Betty Chisanga and Ruth Edwards. Filed Nov. 27. Harlan Haus, 155 State St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Stephen Lenandowski. Filed Nov. 14. I&J Colors, 128 Ponus Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Jason J. Osimanti. Filed Nov. 17. Innovative Styles Barbershop, 995 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Ronal Perez Astacio. Filed Nov. 13. Integrated Pain Solutions, 2015 W. Main St., Suite 350, Greenwich 06830, c/o Halina Snowball. Filed Nov. 22. Jan Radek, 3B Glen St., Greenwich 06831, c/o Jan Radek. Filed Nov. 20. JJBM Maintenance, Irrigation, Landscaping & Lighting, 153 Deacon St., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Marin Carcamo. Filed Nov. 20. KayCamShop, 822 William St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Shantlee Campbell. Filed Nov. 15. Laura G. Schular School & Mission, 17 West Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Connecticut State Missionary Baptist Convention. Filed Nov. 16. Mo-Boy, 196/200 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Adriana Miller and Steve Campbell. Filed Nov. 22. MS Home Improvement, 54 Adams St., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Mila Salihi. Filed Nov. 27. New England Wood Interiors, 25 Cartright St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Darrell B. Thompson. Filed Nov. 13. Old Greenwich Fine Wines, 195 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich 06870, c/o Santoro Family Associates LLC. Filed Nov. 20.

Pink Kisses, 961 State St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Wanda Miles. Filed Nov. 14. Pocket Nonni, 16 Bainbridge Blvd., Bethel 06801, c/o Susan M. Chipouras. Filed Nov. 17. Sanitas Medical Centers, 4551 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Sanitas of Connecticut LLC. Filed Nov. 15. Shovel & Pail Press, 33 Canterbury Lane, Wilton 06897, c/o Jennifer Lonoff Schiff. Filed Nov. 2. SMS Cleaning and HSRP, 2110 Boston Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Meyer Greisman. Filed Nov. 15. Talaria Company LLC, 2 Selleck St., Stamford 06902, c/o Peter O’Connell. Filed Nov. 29. The Bethel Bombers, 8 Edmond Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Dennis E. McNamara. Filed Nov. 16. The Blind Rhino, 3425 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Matthew T. Bacco and Casey C. Dohme. Filed Nov. 27. The Dusty Nail LLC, 26 Cannon Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Nadia Cossuto. Filed Oct. 30. Vermont Country Gourmet, 812 Lexington Blvd., Bethel 06801, c/o Michelle Laferriere. Filed Nov. 6. Yeremi Sport Barber Shop, 995 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Ronal Perez Astacio. Filed Nov. 13. Zachary’s Funnel Cake Factory, 1204 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Menylik Simmonds. Filed Nov. 17.

PATENTS Apparatus and method for localization of a mobile wireless device using radio signal parameters. Patent no. 9,832,616 issued to Jeffrey L. Hutchings, Lehi, Utah. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Apparatus for labeling inputs of an audio mixing console system. Patent no. 9,838,146 issued to Paul Michael Chavez, Chatsworth, Calif.; and Adam James Edward Holladay, Salt Lake City, Utah. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford.

Benzimidazole derivatives and use thereof. Patent no. 9,828,348 issued to Laykea Tafesse, Robbinsville, N.J.; Jiangchao Yao, Princeton, N.J.; and Xiaoming Zhou, Plainsboro, N.J. Assigned to Purdue Pharma LP, Stamford. Crowd-sourced database for sound identification. Patent no. 9,830,931 issued to Donald Joseph Butts, Westport; and Brandon Stacey, Monroe. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Image capture and earpiecesizing system and method. Patent no. 9,843,855 issued to Seth Burgett, Glen Carbon, Ill.; Richard J. Daniels, St. Louis, Mo.; Bharat Rajaram, St. Louis, Mo.; Michael D. Wetle, St. Louis, Mo.; and Tonya An, Grand Rapids, Mich. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Localization of a mobile device using radio signal parameters. Patent no. 9,825,718 issued to Jeffrey L. Hutchings, Lehi, Utah. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Method and apparatus for dynamically presenting content using an interface for setting conditional network destinations. Patent no. 9,826,049 issued to John W. Lim, Rye Brook, N.Y.; and John M. Packes Jr., Stamford. Assigned to Life in Mobile Innovations Inc., Stamford. System for networked routing of audio in a live sound system. Patent no. 9,826,325 issued to Adam Holladay, Salt Lake City, Utah; Richard A. Kreifeldt, Sandy, Utah; Brian Pickowitz, Granger, Ind.; and Paul Bauman, Los Angeles, Calif. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Techniques for dynamically changing tactile surfaces of a haptic controller to convey interactive system information. Patent no. 9,836,124 issued to Jaime Elliot Nahman, Oakland, Calif.; Stefan Marti, Oakland, Calif.; Davide Di Censo, Oakland, Calif.; and Mirjana Spasojevic, Palo Alto, Calif. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Tube scraper projectile. Patent no. D803,910 issued to Joseph J. Franzino, Redding; and Venkatagiri Srinivasmurthy, Chicago, Ill. Assigned to Crossford International LLC, Stamford.

Statement of ownership, management, and circulation (required by U.S.C. 3685). 1. Title of publication: Fairfield County Business Journal. 2. Publication #: 5830. 3. Date of filing: December 11, 2017. 4. Frequency of issue: Weekly. 5. No. of issues published annually: 52. 2. Annual subscription price: $60. 7. Complete mailing address of known office of publication: 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7, White Plains, NY 10604. Contact Person: Sylvia Sikoutris. Phone Number 914-694-3600. 8. Complete mailing address of headquarters or general business office: 3 Westchester Park Drive Suite G7, White Plains, NY 10604. 9. Full names and complete mailing address of publisher, editor and managing editor: Publisher: Dee DelBello, Westfair Communications Inc., 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7, White Plains, NY 10604; Editor: John Golden, Westfair Communications Inc., 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7, White Plains, NY 10604. 10. Owner: Westfair Communications Inc., 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7, White Plains, NY 10604. 11. Known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1% or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other securities: None. 12. Tax Status: Has not changed during preceding 12 months. 13. Publication title: Fairfield County Business Journal. 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: December 11, 2017. 15. Extent and nature of circulation: A. Average no. copies (net press run): average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months 2,047; number of copies of single issue published nearest filing date – 4,501. B. Paid and/or requested circulation: 1. Paid/Requested Outside-County Mail Subscriptions Stated on Form 3541, Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months – 912. No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date – 2,014. 2. Paid In-County Subscriptions stated on Form 3541 - Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months 184. No. Copies Of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date – 401. 3. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Non-USPS Paid Distribution: average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months - 0; number of copies of single issue published nearest filing date -0. 4. Other Classes Mailed Through the USPS: average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months 0; number of copies of single issue published nearest filing date - 0. C. Total Paid And/Or Requested Circulation (Sum Of 15b.(1),(2),(3), and (4).: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months – 1,096; Number Of Copies Of Single Issue Published Nearest Filing Date – 2,415. D. 1. Free Distribution by Mail. Outside County as Stated on Form 3541: average no. copies each, issue during preceding 12 months -918. Outside County as Stated on Form 3541: number of copies of single issue published nearest filing date – 2,029. Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: average no. copies each, issue during preceding 12 months 0. Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: number of copies of single issue published nearest filing date 0. 3. Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail): average no. copies each issue during 12 months 0. No. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date 0. 4. Free or nominal rate distribution outside the mail (carrier or other means): average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months 0. No. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date 0. E. Total Free or nominal rate distribution (sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4): average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months 928. Number of copies of single issue published nearest filing date 2,031. F. 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