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December 29, 2014 | VOL. 50, No. 52

Close but no cigar, yet

FCBJ this week TOP TIER Turnaround Management Association hosts economic forum for 100 executives … 4

STEPS REMAIN FOR BUSINESSES WANTING TO CASH IN ON CUBA BY LEIF SKODNICK

TOP DRAWER Greenwich Avenue no longer a humble lane with stables … 4

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TOP SALES Andi Gray tackles one of the toughest slots to fill … 10 TOP SPIN Five ways to get ahead in PR … 12

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SITTING PRETTY LOVESAC REINVENTS THE COUCH AND PROSPERS BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

he common couch might seem an unlikely candidate for an overhaul. But that is exactly what Stamford-based Lovesac founder Shawn Nelson envisioned as a Utah teenager 20 years ago. Just weeks past high school graduation, Neslon was watching TV in his family’s Salt Lake City home when he had a light-bulb moment. In

Shawn Nelson, founder of Stamford-based Lovesac. Photo by Bill Fallon

his words: “What if the couch went from here” — he drew an imaginary line on the floor — “all the way to the TV.” A trip to the local fabric store set the gears in motion and Nelson produced, in his words, “this thing that I made.” In a similar quest to place a tag on the unique, his business card identifies him as “That Lovesac Guy.” The company is privately held, with sales at “hundreds of units per day,” he said. Today, after a 2006 corporate reorganization that saw the business move to Stamford, Nelson oversees 60 stores, 400 employees and a product line based on four proprietary and “vigorously defended” patents. The company recently relocated within the » LOVESAC, page 9

he United States and Cuba are beginning the process of normalizing diplomatic relations, but you won’t be ordering a mojito made with Cuban-distilled Havana Club rum for a while. The two countries recently took the first step toward ending a U.S.-imposed trade embargo that began in 1960 and was strengthened during the Cuban missile crisis, with each side releasing prisoners and the U.S. government announcing changes in rules that restrict travel to the island nation. But that big first step, while meaningful, is just a step. “I think in the short term, the impact is minimal,” said Jeanne Zaino, a professor of political science at Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y. “In the long term, there is potential for business in fields such as travel, commerce and agriculture.” Zaino said a full opening of Cuba will take time. “Does Cuba meet the points and guideposts » CUBA, page 11

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Norwalk Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ed Musante at the chamber’s holiday gathering.

Quest for customers

WILTON FIRM OFFERS INTELLIGENCE FOR RAPID-FIRE MARKET CHANGES BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com

g42, a Wilton-based management consulting firm, has carved out a niche specialty business that helps the full business gamut — Fortune 100 corporations to midsize and small companies — gain market share through building competitive strategies and brand-marketing tactics. The firm was founded in 2010 by Steven Beck, who has 20 years of management consulting experience, helping companies market their brands and set up competitive business strategies. Beck started his own firm after working at Deloitte in Stamford, Marketing Corp. of America in Westport and Organic, a company owned by Omnicom Group in Manhattan, where he met his future business partner, Hugh Tallents. When Tallents started his own brand innovation and growth consulting firm last year, he stayed in touch with Beck. The two entrepreneurs recently decided to merge their businesses. Tallents’ Tallents + Co is now a part of Beck’s cg42. The merger was seamless for both entrepreneurs’ teams, Beck said. The founders envisioned building a firm that generated out-of-the-box plans for business problems, invested substantially in intellectual property and established tools and approaches that are designed to meet the needs and challenges of senior

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executives today. “Whether you’re a large company looking to change or a small company looking for a challenge, you need to be very well equipped with a good understanding of what’s happening in the future and have the market intelligence to scale quickly and well,” Beck said. “Ultimately, you don’t want to grow very rapidly for 18 months and flame out.” Sustained growth is the firm’s motto. When cg42 works with its clients, it conducts research on what makes the clients’ competitors’ customers frustrated with certain brands and predicts how long those customers will stay with that brand over time. With that knowledge, the consulting firm devises a strategic plan for winning over those cus-

tomers on the loose. “We explore each of our clients’ level of credibility and permission and frustration it has with their customers,” Beck said. “The work we do on competitive strategy helps us answer two questions: How do I keep customers I already have? And how do I be more attractive to the competitor’s clients who are in the process of leaving? We do work with our clients strategically across multiple categories that have proven to drive doubledigit market share gains.” Building a strong brand allows businesses to expand their offerings without losing their clients. Hugh said that once customers fall in love with a company’s brand, they’re going to allow that brand to move into other

New Housatonic president selected

aul Broadie II will be the next president of Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, officials with the state Board of Regents for Higher Education announced Dec. 18. Broadie will take office April 3, succeeding Elizabeth Roop, who has served as Housatonic’s interim president since the September retirement of Anita Gliniecki. Broadie is the vice president for student

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areas of the customers’ life. The aim is to establish brand loyalty so that as a company grows its business strategies and expands its services and products, it has already established a dedicated customer base that’s interested in the new additions. “If you love a company like Apple, for instance, the company is going to think about what are new areas that Apple might want to move into that customer’s life,” Hugh said. “Apple launched Apple Pay, so from having a core business of consumer technology, it has now branched out into a business of financial services and payments.” Currently, cg42 works with companies in telecommunications, technology and financial services. It also has relationships with small to midsize firms that are trying to make their marks in established industries such as the professional services sector. Although Beck said he can’t say who his clients are, he did say two are from Fairfield County. Cg42 has clients across the U.S. and in Europe, Asia and South America. “We can easily claim double-digit growth,” Hughes said. “We’re investing in new offerings of intellectual properties that will differentiate our clients’ firms.” The biggest challenge for the company going into its fifth year is building its staff, Beck said. The help-wanted sign for the new year includes a consultant and marketing director.

services at SUNY Orange County Community College in Middletown, N.Y., where he has served since 2005. “Dr. Broadie brings exceptional scholarship and experience to this position, and is strongly committed to the enhancement of student engagement, learning and development,” said Gregory Gray, president of the Board of Regents, in a statement.

Housatonic officials in the press release announcing Broadie’s appointment said he has “a collaborative and participatory leadership style” and “a strong background in enrollment management, retention and completion.” Broadie has 24 years of higher education experience. Prior to his current role at SUNY Orange, he was the college’s associate vice president of extension centers starting

in 2002. He also served as director of the Ossining Extension Center at Westchester Community College starting in 2001 and held various positions at SUNY New Paltz from 1997 to 2001. The Board of Regents said Broadie was chosen from more than 44 applicants for the position. — Crystal Kang

Xerox to sell IT outsourcing business for $1.05B

tos SE, a French multinational information technology services corporation, plans to acquire Norwalkbased Xerox Corp.’s IT outsourcing business for $1.05 billion. The companies in a joint announcement Dec. 18 said the transaction would allow Xerox to better support its clients and Atos to drastically increase its U.S. business.

Company officials also said the transaction would enable collaboration that draws upon Atos’ ITO capabilities and Xerox’s business process outsourcing and document outsourcing expertise. Atos would provide IT services to Xerox under the deal. With an estimated 2014 revenue of $1.5 billion, Xerox’s ITO business employs nearly 9,800 people in 45 countries, with 4,500

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in the U.S. The Xerox ITO leadership team would also join Atos. “Atos is a company with whom we’ve had a long relationship in several capacities,” said Ursula Burns, Xerox’s chairwoman and CEO, in the announcement. “Selling the ITO business to Atos gives our clients around the global an expanded world-class suite of IT capabilities that complement Xerox’s industry leading BPO

and document outsourcing solutions.” She said the transaction is another step in Xerox’s portfolio management strategy and increases the company’s focus on areas where it can deliver the most value and expertise to its clients. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2015. — Crystal Kang

E-House preps students to build homes of the future BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com

onsidered the nation’s first green construction laboratories for high schools, Connecticut’s E-Houses are gaining momentum — seven built, 11 to go — while preparing students for jobs with hard-won experience. Students at Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury have built out a functional, energy-efficient E-House using green technology. At a recent open house, the school debuted the students’ work, marking the opening of the state’s seventh E-House. While such work — pumps and pipes — is often hidden, the E-House keeps it visible to showcase the students’ work. “The fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy are more valuable than ever, as we are witnessing a clean energy boom on the local, state and national level,” said Nivea Torres, superintendent of the Connecticut Technical High School System, in a statement. “The E-House educational initiative ensures that Connecticut remains a national leader in green jobs creation, and that our students are equipped to fill these jobs.”

In the program, students study the architecture and design of the E-House they’re building and learn about home construction. Under the instruction of full-time teachers trained and certified by the state’s technical high school system, the students then install from scratch Wi-Fi smart thermostats, cooling and heating pumps, boiler systems, lighting and insulation, HVAC units, thin-film solar photovoltaic panels and weatherization materials. Unique to the Abbott Tech E-House is the solar-powered “evacuated tube drain-back thermal system.” “All the teachers do is demonstrate the skill they have to use, and the students all replicate that skill,” said Raymond Mencio, a Connecticut Technical High School System consultant. “When we’re done, it’s an operating structure and inside it looks like a museum. “For instance, there’s a section that has Plexiglas, and people can see all the steps needed to build radiant floor heating,” Mencio said. “Students get exposure on different systems and how to create a model that’s best for the environment and a return on investment.” No tour guides were needed inside the

An example of student-installed systems in the new E-House.

E-House. Guests were given an opportunity to walk around with an iPad. Using the QR reader, they were able to scan the QR codes next to each display and a video popped up with a student explaining how he or she installed the unit. The E-House project is supported by Energize Connecticut and jointly administered by Connecticut Light & Power and

The United Illuminating Co. Energize Connecticut’s stated goal is for students to install an E-House at all 18 technical high school in the state. So far, six more are under construction. The next Fairfield County project will break ground in 2016 at Stamford’s J.M. Wright Technical High School, which enrolls its second graduating class next fall.

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Greenwich Avenue lets go of past BY MAGGIE GORDON Hearst Connecticut Media

ike everything else in the world, Greenwich Avenue grew from the dirt. It has been centuries since the Avenue began its life as a small cow path called Piping Lane. In that time, it has evolved from the home of two livery stables that housed about 50 horses each to a buzzing business center for local shopkeepers – and then a showcase of high-end retailers, redefining itself at every turn. The Avenue now seems to be at yet another tipping point. “When Hermes came in, that set a new standard for Greenwich Avenue because it’s really a very high-end, exclusive shop,” said Ron Brien, of Allied Property, who handles fistfuls of leases on the Avenue. “We were always evolving into a place for high-end national stores, but in the last 12 months, there’s been interest from the highest-end retail around.” Right now, Brien said, about a dozen luxury stores are seeking out a spot on Greenwich Avenue. While he said he couldn’t divulge who was in the mix, there were rumors earlier this year of interest from Louis Vuitton, and Brien did say he has heard from “stores typically on Madison Avenue – European designers.”

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Days after opening the doors at 125 Greenwich Ave., Brad Walker, of luxury jew-

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Advertising Sales A woman walks by a fur-wearing mannequin in the window of Saks Fifth Avenue on Greenwich Avenue in downtown Greenwich. Over the years, many local businesses on the street have been replaced by super high-end stores, changing the look and feel of the downtown area. Photo by Tyler Sizemore

elry store Shreve, Crump & Low, described the street as one of the premiere spots to expand a luxury brand in all of the country. “The Avenue, being what it is now, it’s almost like a mini Rodeo Drive here,” Walker said as he showcased an 11.3-carat diamond ring priced at $1.6 million. “This is one of the premiere spots to come shop for jewelry in all the country.” These days, it seems that stores like Shreve, Crump & Low or Hermes are the only ones that can afford to find a space for them-

selves on the street. Back in 2001, just a few short months after Tiffany & Co. joined the Avenue, and five years after Saks Fifth Avenue replaced Woolworth’s at 205 Greenwich Ave., rents hovered between around $75 per square foot, with prime corner spots going for closer to $90 – a huge increase from the $20-per-foot expected in the 1980s, with prime locations going for $35 a foot. It was enough to push out Al Franklin’s Musical World, a record and CD shop that » SEE NEXT PAGE

Turnaround association hosts economic forum

ore than 100 business executives from Fairfield County and beyond came to network and hear speakers from Connecticut and Washington, D.C., discuss prospects for the U.S. and the state economy in 2015. The recent event at Fairfield University

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was the fourth annual Economic Forum sponsored by the Connecticut Turnaround Management Association, which bills itself as “the state’s leading association of corporate renewal professionals.” The keynote speaker was recently reelected U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, representing

much of Fairfield County. Regional panelists were from Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business, Bridgeport-based People’s United Bank, Stamford-based Pinnacle Group, Stamford-based Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners, Stamford-based Shipman & Goodwin LLP, Connecticut Innovations and New York City-based attorneys Venable LLP. Co-sponsors of the event were the Connecticut chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth and Crossroads Venture Group in East Hartford. — Bill Fallon

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had stood tall at 163 Greenwich Ave. for more than two decades, even though the store’s business had increased by more than 250 percent in the previous five years. “We met our goals, but the real estate prices are unrealistic now,” owner Bruce Franklin told the Greenwich Time back then. “We didn’t expect this real estate frenzy.” And 13 years later, the frenzy is back. Now, Brien said rents range between about $80 and $150 a foot. Hot blocks, like the section between Lewis Street and Havemeyer Lane, called the 200 block or the Ave.’s “50-yard line” depending on who you talk to, commands prices in the upper reaches of that spectrum, beginning at about $110 per foot.

HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF

It’s been enough to push out local retailers over and over again. The historic Finch’s pharmacy, which sat on the corner of Greenwich Avenue and Havemeyer Lane for generations, now houses a Starbucks that sold out of sterling-silver holiday gift cards earlier this month. And the Baccarat shop replaced a T-shirt store in the 1990s. The New York Times reported in 1997 that Baccarat paid $81 per square foot for its 730-square-foot space (a total of $59,130) at 238 Greenwich Ave., up from the T-shirt company’s rate in the $50 range. While there are still a few mom-and-pop

Shoppers walk along Greenwich Avenue. Photo by Tyler Sizemore

shops around — like Greenwich Hardware, which has lived on the Avenue since 1904 — it is getting harder and harder for these small operations to keep their footing. And as leases come up for renewal, the likelihood is many will fold, creating more room for the Rodeo Drive set. “It’s a sore spot for a lot of the old-time residents who really prefer the old Greenwich

Avenue, when it was more local and not national,” said Brien. “A lot of residents wish it was that way still, but it’s about demand and supply, and there seems to be a greater demand over the years for the high-end national tenants.” These big names are attracted by the wealth that surrounds Greenwich, and many are willing to shell out for the high rents,

with the promise of one of the nation’s most affluent communities flooding the streets with open pocketbooks (possibly purchased at Longchamp, 272 Greenwich Ave., Tory Burch, 255 Greenwich Ave., or Kate Spade, 271 Greenwich Ave.). The most recent figures from the U.S. Census Bureau list Greenwich’s average household income as $244,666 — more than three times the national average of $72,897. Even still, there are ways high-end brands might hit stumbling blocks on the street. Hermes, after all, replaced Susie Hilfiger’s Best & Co. children’s store, which she opened on the Avenue in 1997. “Just because you’re a high-end retailer doesn’t mean you’re going to make it,” said Brien. “Look at Coach. That’s an example of a high-end store — a big name store — that had a beautiful shop and very nice accessories for women and it didn’t make it.” But while Coach is known for its American-made quality, it’s no Louis Vuitton. “Greenwich Avenue has a lot of history, and it’s future is very bright,” said Brien. “It will also be successful, even as the stores come and go.” Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See greenwichtime.com for more from this reporter.

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Norwalk chamber celebrates 2014

he Norwalk Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2014 Holiday Reception recently at the Dolce Norwalk Hotel & Conference Center on Weed Avenue. Some 240 businesspeople heeded the chamber’s call: “Don’t miss one of the largest and most favored events of the year at one of the most spectacular facilities.” The sponsors were Spinnaker Real Estate Partners LLC and People’s United Bank with table wine provided by Stew Leonard’s and shellfish from Hillard Bloom Shellfish. Chamber President and CEO Ed Musante said the event was one of his favorites on the chamber’s calendar and offered his take on why: “It’s a great evening. It’s a night to socialize with friends and associates and to have a great time in a great setting.” — Photos and story by Bill Fallon

Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling.

United Way of Coastal Fairfield County’s Cathy Greco, executive vice president, left, and Faith Douglass, director for resource development.

From left, United Bank’s Kim Karl, vice president for commercial lending, Gregory Pastor, vice president for commercial lending, and Maureen Hanley-Bellitto, senior vice president for commercial lending; Housatonic Community College’s Christopher Carollo, director of institutional advancement and executive director of the HCC Foundation Inc.; and Kathryn Eren, United Bank vice president and cash management officer.

Principal Jerry Effren of Norwalk- and Stamford-based The Greyrock Cos., which has built more than 750 homes in Connecticut since 1979; and Stamford Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jack Condlin.

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Peter Saverine, director of philanthropy, Star Inc. in Norwalk, left, and Ed Musante, president and CEO, Norwalk Chamber of Commerce.

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Women-Owned Businesses Fairfield County Next list: Jan. 5 Insurance Companies

Women-owned Businesses

Name Address Telephone (area code 203 unless noted) • Website

Alloy Engineering Co. Inc.

304 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport 06607 366-5253 • thermowells.com

Amsterdam Hotel

19 Clark's Hill Ave., Stamford 06902 327-4300 • stamfordamsterdam.com

Aurora Products Inc.

205 Edison Road, Orange 06477 375-9956 • auroraproduct.com

Benay Enterprises Inc.

155 Main St., Suite 211, Danbury 06810 744-6010 • benay.com

Bernard's

20 West Lane, Ridgefield 06877 438-8282 • bernardsridgefield.com

BMW of Darien

140 Ledge Road, Darien 06820 877-544-2559 • bmwdarien.com

Boxcar Cantina

44 Old Field Point Road, Greenwich 06830 661-4774 • boxcarcantina.com

Bright Beginnings Village Green Center 74 Route 37, New Fairfield 06812 746-5994 • nfbrightbeginnings.com

Cabbages and Kings Catering

34 Franklin St., Westport 06880 226-0531 • cabbagesandkingscatering.com

Carousel Preschool Day Nursery

25 France St., Norwalk 06851 847-1276 • carouselpreschool.com

Owner Email address

Description

Kris Lorch engineer@thermowells.com

Industrial thermowell manufacturer

Nancy Steinegger sales@stamfordamsterdam.com

Hotel

Stephanie V. Blackwell ANatural@auroraproduct.com

Organic food products

Dawn Reshen-Doty info@benayei.com

Administrative and bookkeeping services

Sarah Bouissou, co-owner sarah@bernardsridgefield.com

Restaurant

Paula Callari NA

Car dealership

Nancy Allen Roper info@boxcarcantina.com

Restaurant

Mary Arnold mary@nfbrightbeginnings.com

Day care service

Sarah Gross contact@cabbagesandkingscatering.com

Caterer

20 West Ave., Darien 06820 248-3333 • lanphierdayspa.com

Joyce Abate carouselkids1234@aol.com

Day care service

767 Post Road, Darien 06820 856-9132 • thelilypadgroup.com

Tara Glennon NA

Pediatric therapy

4 Elizabeth St. Bethel 06801 748-0852 • lorees.com

Susan Dederick NA

Restaurant

2425 Post Road, Suite 206, Southport 06890 655-1166 • mackeyandguasco.com

Cheryl Lechok clechok@optonline.net

Marketing and communications consultant

Center for Pediatric Therapy

1300 Post Road Suite 204, Fairfield 06824 • 255-3669 Harvest Park Building No. 2 101 North Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford 06492 949-9337 • centerforpediatrictherapy.com

Centro Ristorante & Bar

328 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich 06831 • 531-5514 1435 Post Road, Fairfield 06825 255-1210 • centroristorante.com

Cheryl Lechok Communications LLC 30 Glen Terrace, Stamord 06906 961-9280

Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut Inc. Sherry Perlstein

196 Greyrock Place, Stamford 06901 324-6127 • childguidancect.org

Church Hill Classics

594 Pepper St., Monroe 06468 800-477-9005 • diplomaframe.com

Club Newfit

23 Commerce Road, Newtown 06470 426-8591 • newfit.com

Co-Communications Inc.*

2 Farmington Park Drive, Farmington 06032 860-676-4400 • cocommunications.com

Cucina Casalinga

171 Drum Road, Wilton 06897 762-0768 • cucinacasalinga.com

DPZ on West

81 West St., Danbury 06810 794.1113 • thedpz.com

Didona Associates Landscape Architects

70 North St., Suite 301, Danbury 06810 778.1840 • didonaassociates.com

Elms Inn Inc.

500 Main St., Ridgefield 06877 438-2541 • elmsinn.com

E.R. Becker Company Inc.

16 Betts Place, Norwalk 06855 852-8077 • erbeckercompany.com

eRichards Consulting

4 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 390, Shelton 06484 944-0816 • e-richards.com

Escape Salon & Boutique

232 Greenwood Ave., Bethel 06801 798-9882 • escapect.com

Excel Tutoring LLC

20 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470 270-8887 • exceltutoringllc.com

Fairfield Marketing Group

830 Sport Hill Road, Easton 06612 261-5855 ext. 202 • fairfieldmarketing.com

Freudigman & Billings LLC

1720 Post Road East, Westport 06880 226-8166 • freudigman.com

Hensal Realty

487 Federal Road, P.O. Box 131, Brookfield 06804 775-4561 • hensalrealty.com

Innovative Display & Design

1452 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport 06610 335-0633 • innov-8.com

Judith Heft & Associates LLC 1177 Summer St., Stamford 06905 978-1858 • judithheft.com

Lanphier Day Spa & Salon The Lilypad Group LLC

Loree's Kitchen

Mackey & Guasco Staffing

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Marianne Wilson Catering

47 Freshwater Lane, Wilton 06897 762-9147 • 762-7741 • mariannewilsonscatering.com

Marisa's Ristorante

6540 Main St., Trumbull 06611 459-4225 • marisastrumbull.com

Marta's Vineyard Canine Resort

Lucie Voves info@diplomaframe.com

Diploma frames

Penny Tavar NA

Health and fitness club

Stacey Cohen stacey@cocommunications.com

Public relations and marketing

Sally Maraventano info@cucinacasalinga.com

Home-based Italian cooking school

Dawn Blom NA

Day spa

Jane Didona didona@didonaassociates.com

Landscape architect

362 Pequot Ave., Southport 06890 255-1734 • nestofsouthport.com

Day spa

405 Post Road, Darien 06820 655-2541 • nielsensflorist.com

Violet Scala support@elmsinn.com

Bed and breakfast

96 Stillwater Ave., Stamford 06902 323-2542 • pelliccis.com

Ellie Becker ellie@erbecker.com

Public relations

Dream Spa LLC

1220 Post Road East, Westport 06880 • 454-3454 151 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830 629-2525 • dreamdayspa.com/contact

Name Address Telephone (area code 914 unless noted) • Website

Lori Dodd lori@dreamdayspa.com

519 Federal Road, Brookfield 06804 775-4404 • martasvineyard.com

Martin, DeCruze & Company LLP

2777 Summer St., Fourth floor, Stamford 06905 327-7151 • mdcocpa.com

The McIntyre Group

63 Glover Ave., Norwalk 06850 750-1111 • themcintyregroup.com

My Place Pizza & Restaurant

8 Queen St., Newtown 06470 270-7061 • myplacepizza.com

Napa & Co.

75 Broad St., Stamford 06907 353-3319 • napaandcompany.com

Nest of Southport

Nielsen's Florist Garden Shop

Pellicci's Restaurant

This list is a sampling of women-owned businesses that serve the region. If you wish your business to be included in our next listing, contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. * Company located outside of Fairfield County but serves the region.

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Owner Email address

Description

Doreen F. Gebbia, president dfgebbia@e-richards.com

Technology, consulting and staffing firm

Maria Rodrigues customercare@escape.com

Beauty salon and boutique

Pauline Crisci-Goncalves learn@exceltutoringllc.com

Tutoring

Pam Johnson NA

Direct marketing

Kimberly A. Freudigman, co-founder info@freudigman.com

Tutoring

Betty Hensal, co-owner betty@hensalrealty.com

Real estate broker

Donna Shea NA

Marketing displays

Judith Heft judy@judithheft.com

Financial concierge

Eileen Lanphier NA

Day spa and salon

Ann Buivid anne.buivid@gmail.com

Marketing and branding, strategic specialty sales

Loree Ogan loree@lorees.com

Caterer

Maureen Mackey, partner maureen@mackeyandguasco.com

Recruiting firm

Marianne Wilson NA

Caterer

Marisa Marini events@marisastrumbull.com

Restaurant

Pam Williams martasvineyard@aol.com

Animal daycare

Kathleen M. DeCruze, partner and Diane E. Martin, partner kdecruze@mdcocpa.com

Accounting firm

Leslie McIntyre-Tavella mcintyre@themcintyre.com

Staffing and consulting services

Louise Tambascio mark@myplacepizza.com

Restaurant

Mary Schaffer info@napaandcompany.com

Restaurant

Elizabeth Santa esanta@nestofsouthport.com

Interior design, upholstery, windows

Sandra Nielsen-Baumann nielsen@nielsensflorist.com

Florist

Toni Lupinacci tonilupinacci@hotmail.com

Restaurant

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city from 4,800 square feet on Canal Street to 12,000 square feet at 2 Landmark Square. “It’s been a huge upgrade,” Neslon said. Nelson cited growth as the impetus for the move. He designed the new space, which features natural light, private work nooks when called for and open space the remainder of the time. The space, like the Lovesac line of furnishings and covers, was laid out with what Nelson termed “intentionality.” “Our new office is designed, first, to make people feel at home and, second, to make

“Once you’re into Sactionals, they make obsolete all other types of couches.” — Shawn Nelson

Shawn Nelson shows off the design of a Lovesac couch. Photo by Bill Fallon

sure everyone has a space, but incorporating lots of movement,” he said. “We are very intentional, both with the office and with our products.” The Lovesac line maintains presences in the region at the Danbury Fair Mall and, in White Plains, N.Y., at The Westchester. But, company CEO Nancy Shalek said, “We consider our website our flagship store.” “In the beginning, we weren’t even selling on the Web,” Nelson said. “It was strictly informational.” The first Web sale for Lovesac was in 2002. Eighty percent of Lovesac’s business is composed of its “Sactionals” – couches that use same-sized bases and different-sized

sides and backs to create an endless line of auto-designed couches: from love seats to room-sized wrap-arounds. To customize furniture, there are “hundreds” of different fabrics. Lovesac also will produce covers from custom fabrics. In a lively demonstration of durability, Nelson trampolined like a child on an unprotected base — the box spring in conventional construction — to zero ill effect. Nelson is the firm’s chief designer, but he credited Lovesac’s management team for growth that is doubling annually in a price bracket competitive with the likes of Crate & Barrel or Restoration Hardware. “They bring plenty of structure and strategy to guide the

innovation,” he said. Nelson sized up the company’s return business as “big time,” saying, “Once you’re into Sactionals, they make obsolete all other types of couches.” He pointed out the troughs that affect standard seat cushions and said they do not happen with Lovesac’s three-tier cushion design. The Web is more than a conduit for Lovesac sales. As he disassembled a Lovesac sofa, Nelson said, “You are looking at the first sofa designed for the Internet.” He pointed out the cushions fit into the bases and said major shipping companies such as FedEx deliver his sofas direct to customer’s doors. Having cracked the equation of easy

couch delivery, Nelson said the company’s greatest growth potential is in urban areas. For now, however, “We have success wherever suburban America lives, from Denver to California to Boston.” The Sactionals are also finding corporate settings, including at ESPN’s Bristol headquarters, clubs, movie theaters and even yachts. “We really do believe we can take a huge share of the couch market once people discover Sactionals,” Nelson said. “They’re like Legos to assemble, but the goal is that they not look like they’re slip-covered and that they not look modular. They look terrific. It’s a great couch with everything that makes it great hiding in plain sight.”

FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of December 29, 2014

BY ANDI GRAY

ASK ANDI

Getting sold on the right salespeople We’ve made mistakes hiring the wrong salespeople in the past. They’ve cashed our paychecks and haven’t delivered enough to pay for themselves. How do we avoid another failure? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Many business owners say that hiring effective salespeople is one of the hardest jobs they have to handle. Know who you want and who you don’t want. Be willing to make mistakes. Have a system to dig deep when looking at candidates. Don’t weed out the good candidates because they’re challenging. Once you figure it out, the payoff is a company that grows year after year. Robust sales activity, not dependent on the owner, is essential to any thriving, wellrun business. That said, building a sales team can be challenging. Interviewers may focus on the possibilities and overlook the facts of what a candidate is or isn’t willing to do. It may not be clear what the next sales hires should be focused on doing. And salespeople can be good at selling themselves in the interview process — even if it’s not the right fit.

Start with a clear understanding of the job requirements. What would most benefit the company right now? Leads to new business? Expertise opening up a new vertical? Better understanding of prospect needs? Proposal writing? Closing? Nurturing and expanding existing accounts? Each of these requires different skill sets, attitudes and behaviors. Lead generators have to have good connector and networking skills. A thick skin, a positive outlook and absolute focus on doing whatever it takes to meet goals is essential. They’ll have to deal with a lot of rejection and meet a lot of people to find the prospects they need. Curiosity and liking people are good traits for this group. Opening a vertical is best done by someone with connections already in that business segment. It’s easier to get started if the salesperson knows the language and people within that sector. Look for someone already doing business with contacts, even if it’s selling something entirely different. If your salesperson will be doing proposal writing, ask for a writing sample. Check on math skills because putting together a proposal includes submitting and negotiating accurate pricing. Find someone who can

solve problems, make practical suggestions, manage a timeline and prioritize. Closers need to demonstrate good instincts at reading a situation. They have to push for feedback and know how to verify the feedback is correct. Closers have to be OK hearing “no” and think that every “no” brings them one step closer to a “yes.” They also need to understand the difference between closing every deal and knowing which deals should be cut loose. Account managers use good communication and problem solving skills to understand and meet client needs. They like asking for referrals and connecting people. They may not be great at opening doors with strangers, but they love to follow up. When hiring in sales, like any other part of the business, expect to make a few wrong turns. Clear accountability makes it easier to know if things are on track. If things aren’t working out, be ready to move on to the next candidate. Keep building the pipeline of candidates until you’re sure you have a winner. Consider testing applicants to get a good read on attitudes and behaviors. Carefully check on backgrounds. Watch out for people who move on every year or two. Ask clients

to meet finalists and give you their opinion. Expect sales candidates to be hard to manage. They should exhibit prospecting, qualifying and closing skills. Expect them to be impatient. They’ll want to speak to the head decision-maker right away. They should push back when things don’t go their way. Great follow-up skills are essential. Whatever you do, don’t make it easy for them to sell themselves, make them earn it. Just as frustrations with hiring the wrong people can make you more hesitant, success tends to breed more success. Getting one or two good salespeople on board will make it easier to recognize the next one. Keep at it. LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “Sales Recruiting 2.0: How to Find Top Performing Sales People, Fast” by Eliot Burdett and Brent Thomson. Andi Gray is president of Strate�y Leaders Inc., strate�yleaders.com, a business-consulting �irm that specializes in helping entrepreneurial �irms grow. She can be reached by phone at 877-238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Send it via email to AskAndi@strate�yleaders. Visit AskAndi.com for an entire library of Ask Andi articles.

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the administration wants them to meet? If not, there will be a pullback,” Zaino said. She noted that a lifting of the embargo would require congressional action, including the repeal of the Helms-Burton Act of 1996, which codified the embargo into law. So don’t expect boxes of Cuban cigars with famous names like Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta, and Bolivar to be lining the shelves of the humidor at your Fairfield or Westchester county cigar shop next week. “The news came out and everyone came in and said, ‘Hey, we’re getting Cubans!’” said Josh DeSiena, the owner of Doc James Cigar Lounge in Mamaroneck, N.Y. “I think it’s the first step towards trade with them, and Cuban cigars being legalized.” But while visitors can now bring up to $100 in cigars back from Cuba, DeSiena said decades of over-farming and overproduction has hurt the industry on the island. Since the revolution and nationalization of the country’s cigar industry, DeSiena said, “They’ve never let the soil rest, they never planted other crops to renew the soil’s nutrients, and so the quality of the tobacco isn’t as good.” DeSiena said a customer who gets a Cuban cigar is still going to enjoy a great cigar. “But they’re not the best in the world anymore,” he said. “They’re going to have to improve their quality control, and it’s not clear how they’ll respond to the demand when the U.S. market opens up.” And consumers can’t book plane tickets or hotels in Havana just yet. “It’s really too early to say conclusively, but we fully expect that travel to Cuba is going to become easier in the future, which will effectively open the country to more travelers,” said Tom Armstrong, corporate

communications manager for Norwalkbased travel company Tauck Inc., in an email. In the meantime, however, those who want to travel to Cuba have to apply to for a license issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. Licenses are only issued for travel for specific purposes, such as journalistic endeavors, professional research and professional meetings, educational activities, religious activities, athletic and other competitions and exhibitions. “I’ve been booking Havana for people through companies that have the licenses,” said Mary McDonnell of Honey Travel in Rye, N.Y. “This year, we’ve booked six or eight. It’s not a lot, but it is a lot for Cuba.” Tauck runs educational tours to Cuba for Americans. The all-inclusive tours cost about $7,500 per person. Travelers get to meet the people of Cuba to share thoughts and insights, learn about their nation and their lives and connect with their cultural heritage, according to the firm’s website. “Our Cuba itinerary is already incredibly popular, and as a result we’re expanding it from eight days to 13 days for the coming year,” Armstrong said. “A number of our 2015 departures are already sold out, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see more of them filling up in the coming weeks and months.” Cuba is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean for Canadian travelers, as lower demand resulting from the U.S. trade embargo has kept prices affordable. “What impact that influx of visitors will have on Cuba as a destination remains to be seen,” Armstrong said, referring to American tourists who will want to visit the island nation when the embargo ends. “Right now, Cuba has a sort of anachronistic charm, like you’re stepping back in time to an earlier era. Hopefully that won’t change.”

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BY CAROLINE GIBSON

Five tips for a communications career

hen Forbes this year ranked Fairfield County 12th in a list of America’s best cities for young professionals, we were thrilled to see the area recognized as both a great place to live and a great place to work. Fairfield County is an investment haven and is home to some of the biggest hedge funds and private equity firms, as well as massive corporations like GE, offering excellent career opportunities for young professionals. In tandem with Fairfield County growth, the public relations industry is growing 12 percent a year, according to Caroline Gibson the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Much of this growth is driven by the profession’s evolution to include digital and social media components. Contrary to popular belief, great opportunities are not only found in financial hubs such as New York City or Los Angeles, but here on our doorstep in Fairfield. As we look ahead to 2015, we wanted

to share some top tips and trends for people considering a career in PR in Fairfield County and beyond: • THINK LIKE A CEO. Academics and professionals alike acknowledge that the responsibilities and expectations of the PR profession are changing; new skills and capabilities are required. Practical skills such as the role of social media in communications, the blurring of lines between traditional advertising and PR and the growth of analytics in driving communications decisions are vital. However, by far the greatest buzz in our industry is the need for communicators at all levels to develop better business acumen to enable them to serve as counselors rather than technicians. • DEVELOP GRAVITAS. Gravitas is something that takes professionals many years to

develop, yet in PR, from the very beginning of your career, you are dealing with senior executives and in many cases the CEOs of large organizations. You have to quickly learn how to get your point across and offer sound and well-thought-out advice in a confident and concise manner. • UNDERSTAND THE BUSINESS OF THE BUSINESS. To be a true counselor to a CEO, you have to understand the business of the business. A recent study by DePaul University found that corporations want their communicators (in all industries) to be able to speak the language of business and that some of the most important skills they require are an understanding of financial markets and the ability to read a balance sheet and SEC disclosure requirements. • KEEP EVOLVING. In the last 10 years, PR has evolved beyond belief. If you ask any senior communicator about the power of the press release 10 years ago versus today, the answer would be very different. Social media has, in a matter of years, turned the industry

upside down. Can you imagine the ALS challenge, one of the most successful campaigns this year, before social media? Being able to recognize and embrace the new trends is one of the most important characteristics of a good PR professional. • FIND A MENTOR OR BECOME A MENTOR. In Connecticut, we have some of the best schools for PR in the country, such as Fairfield University and Quinnipiac University, as well as some of the top communicators in the world. In order to make a difference in this industry and foster good talent locally, finding a mentor or becoming a mentor can make a real difference in helping develop the skills PR pros need to excel. Fair�ield County resident Caroline Gibson is a managing director at Prosek Partners, a �inancial communications �irm with of�ices in Fair�ield, New York and London. She represents several Fair�ield County businesses as well as many global corporations in the �inancial services sector. Email her at charris@prosek.com.

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enna Fernandes is one of the passionate and impressive startup leaders who make the Stamford Innovation Center at 175 Atlantic St. their headquarters. Her business, CareBooker, provides a platform to help people take care of their commitments by engaging trained and reviewed service providers. What does your business do? “Online booking and payment services for care services such as child care, pet care, tutoring services, housekeeping, personal fitness and senior care.” Where and why did you start your business? “When I was working as a consultant in New York City, I noticed people were having problems finding care for their pets when they were gone, so I started Pet it Forward. The business helped people find the right care that they needed for their pets. From there, we were able to make booking care

services for other things, like child care, easier.” What have been some of your best achievements? “Raising our first seed round of financing, hiring our first employee, customer service, a tech team in California, grown our user base to thousands.” What are your goals for the future? “We would love to be able to build a platform for booking in all American cities. Also, just getting our name out there and letting people know how we are different.” What makes CareBooker different from its competitors? “We don’t require an expensive monthly membership fee to find service providers. We provide free, comprehensive background checks for providers that are free for families to view. We make it easy for people to book interviews by phone, Skype or at a location

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Why serve on a board? Back when I was an arts management MBA student, I thought my career path was clear. I had been a singer and I assumed that after an initial internship at Zurich Opera I would one day manage an opera or theater company. But after a conversation with a persuasive San Francisco banker — who talked at length about how much he enjoyed serving on boards of arts organizations — I discovered there was a different way to have an impact. Instead, I pursued a career in the financial sector, always with an eye to serving on an arts board. It’s been a choice I don’t regret. In this increasingly difficult environment, arts organizations need strong, supportive boards of directors. Statistics vary, but individual donors currently represent between 70 percent and 80 percent of arts funding and trustees are usually the key to donations (and sometimes corporate and foundation funding, as well). Good board members offer connections to potential donors, serve as ambassadors for their organizations and provide insurance against threats to the funding mix. And, with their varied backgrounds and skills, they offer much-needed perspective and strategic advice. Executive directors express deep concern about their ability to find good trustees. Volunteers who serve on boards are some of the busiest members of the community. They are asked to give time and energy and put their reputations on the line. As fiduciaries who bear the ultimate responsibility for the health of the institution, they are called upon to donate substantial dollars. In a crisis, they are asked to step up and make the tough decisions. So why would anyone serve on a board? Working with talented, successful, creative people is fulfilling. Trustees come from different walks of life, bring different skills and viewpoints, but are joined by a common commitment to the institution, to the art form and to the community. Some may be there for social or professional advancement, but for the most part they are selfless, dedicated volunteers who seek a common goal. When a nonprofit board works well, it’s great for all the right reasons: Trustees are heard. They have a deep connection to the mission. Most of all, they know their efforts and their contributions will truly make a difference. Elisabeth Morten, president Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Board of Directors

The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

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Tunnel Vision in Westport Miggs Burroughs describes “Tunnel Vision” as one of the most ambitious and rewarding art projects of his career. He is a lifelong Westport resident whose award-winning graphic art work can be seen all over town and beyond. Miggs was asked to transform a unique Westport public space from a practical passageway into a highly immersive and meaningful experience for tunnel-travelers of all ages and persuasions. In collaboration with the Westport Downtown Merchants and Winwest Properties, Miggs was commissioned to create 16 original works of his hallmark lenticular imagery for the pedestrian passageway between Parker Harding Plaza and Main Street. Miggs has created hundreds of logos, ads, brochures and websites for commercial and nonproﬁt clients

throughout Fairfield County, including award-winning posters for Save The Children, the American Red Cross and Baskin-Robbins. His large catalog also includes design work contributed to area nonprofits, including the Westport Library, CLASP Homes, STAR, The Westport Weston Family YMCA, Tiny Miracles, Near and Far Aid, First Night, Levitt Pavilion, Westport Historical Society, Al’s Angels, Embrace Hope (Sandy Hook), Homes with Hope, Westport Arts Center, Westport Young Woman’s League, Westport Country Playhouse, Positive Directions, Save Westport Now, Westport Rotary, Wakeman Town Farms, March of Dimes and Project Return. Miggs is a member of the Westport Arts Center, the Silvermine Arts Center, the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, and is represented by Southport Galleries in Southport.

Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Winter Farm to Table Gathering Corduroy and Cabernet! Enjoy a casual, rustic supper at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center at its Winter Farm to Table Supper featuring Tim LaBant, chef/owner of The Schoolhouse at Cannondale. This exceptional dining experience will take place Saturday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m., in the warmth of the Bendel Mansion. Tickets are available now. To purchase tickets online or for more information, visit stamfordmuseum.org/ farmtotable or call Madeline Raleigh at 203-977-6546. Table settings for the event will be provided by Juliska. The evening will begin with artisanal hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the museum’s galleries to be enjoyed with a special preview of the Stamford Museum’s new exhibition – “Dinotopia” — with contemporary artist James Gurney, who will provide a special tour of his magical world. “Guests will be part of the ‘delicious revolution’ of getting back to basics, promoting inspired meals composed of locally grown or raised animals, vegetables, herbs and fruit through the art of inspired preparation and presentation,” said Melissa Mulrooney, executive director and CEO at the

Stamford Museum & Nature Center. “It’s a wonderful way to support our mission and vision while enjoying a unique culinary experience.” The Stamford Museum & Nature Center, a 501(c) (3) notfor-proﬁt organization, is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art and popular culture, the natural and agricultural sciences and history. It is at 39 Scoﬁeldtown Road in Stamford (3/4 mile north of Merritt Parkway, Exit 35).

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS FILED Success Inc., Stratford. Filed by Murtha Cullina LLP, Hartford. $175,000 in favor of As Peleus LLC, Wilmington, Del. Property: 1335 James Farm Road, Stratford. Filed Dec. 9. Success Inc., Stratford. Filed by Murtha Cullina LLP, Hartford. $175,000 in favor of As Peleus LLC, Wilmington, Del. Property: 795 James Farm Road, Stratford. Filed Dec. 9.

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COMMERCIAL 211 Main St. LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the vestibule in an existing commercial space at 211 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 15. 66 Cedar St. LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 66 Cedar St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. A Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, contractor for Merritt 7 Venture LLC. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 501 Merritt 7, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $87,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. A. P. Construction Co., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior demo work on the second floor in an existing commercial space at 2 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $23,800. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

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A. P. Construction Co., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior demo work on the third floor in an existing commercial space at 2 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $23,800. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. A. P. Construction Co., Stamford, contractor for Pickwick Properties LLC. Perform an interior build-out to provide six offices, conference rooms and den in an existing commercial space at 3 Pickwick Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. ALF Building LLC, contractor for self. Replace an existing sign at an existing commercial space at 492 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $150. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Amelaine Realty Co Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations to expand an existing restaurant at 1026 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $56,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Arjohuntleigh Inc., Addison, Ill., contractor for Greenwich Hospital Association. Relocate three lift systems in an existing commercial space at 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,244. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. BPC Capital Management LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remodel the third floor bathroom in an existing commercial space at 29 Woodbury Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Brackenridge Construction, contractor for owner. Perform a tenant fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 5065 Main St., Trumbull. Estimated cost: $131,464. Filed November 2014. Builders Managers LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for BVS 345 Huntington LLC. Perform interior renovations to an existing commercial space at 373 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Dec. 16. Bulls Head Realty, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a bathroom to an existing commercial space at 43 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Calltharp Construction Service, East Haddam, contractor for 239 Greenwich Associates LLC. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 239 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Deluca Construction Co., Stamford, contractor for Stamford Exit 9 III LLC, et al. Perform interior renovations to a hospital at 1 Blachley Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed between Dec. 1 and Dec. 5.

D E S Interiors LLC, contractor for Danpar Associates Limited. Add a security gate to an existing commercial space at 1 Padanaram Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $22,155. Filed Dec. 4. DiGiorgi, Beacon Falls, contractor for Jim Salemme. Perform work on the roof of an existing commercial space at 459 Iranisatan Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $318,000. Filed Dec. 16. East Brook Construction Co. Inc., contractor for River Bend Executive Center Inc. Perform alterations to an existing commercial space at 1 Omega Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $280,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. ESRT Construction TRS LLC, Stamford, contractor for ESRT Metro Center LLC. Perform interior alterations to an existing office space at 429 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $59,370. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. ESRT Construction TRS LLC, Stamford, contractor for ESRT First Stamford Place SPE LLC. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 151 Greenwich Ave., Unit 300, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed between Dec. 1 and Dec. 5. ESRT Merrittview LLC, New York, N.Y., contractor for self. Perform a tenant fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 383 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $895,000. Filed Nov. 25. FEP Events, Brooklyn, N.Y., contractor for Greenwich Retail LLC. Construct temporary tents, lights and outlets for a private party on the property of an existing commercial space at 310 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. First St. Properties LLC, Winnetka, Ill., contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 21 First St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Franklin, Glass, Stamford, contractor for UB Greenwich I LLC. Change the garage door on a store at 397 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Gesualdi Construction, Stamford, contractor for 33 Benedict Place LLC. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 33 Benedict Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. GFC Fawcett LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1 Fawcett Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Greenwich Centre LP, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations to an existing office space at 1700 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

RMP Warehouse Refrigeration, contractor for Mill Plain Veterinary Group. Install solar panels on the rooftop of an existing commercial space at 66 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $115,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Helfgott, Jane, Monroe, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 150 Main St., Monroe. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Rozell Builders, contractor for Lee Farm Partners. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 83 Wooster Heights, Danbury. Estimated cost: $109,956. Filed Dec. 1.

Hug, Peter, contractor for Edgehill Property Corp. Demolish an existing commercial space to build a new parking lot at 62 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Ianucci, Cheryl, Monroe, contractor for self. Alter an existing commercial space at 51 Shelton Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed Nov. 24. Kims Center LLC, Wilton, contractor for self. Construct a new tenant space in an existing commercial space at 130 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. L B & O LLC, contractor for Susan M. Bellamy, et al. Remodel a kitchen and a bathroom in an existing commercial space at 2 Tanmar Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $100,410. Filed Dec. 2. M. G. Huntington, New York, N.Y., contractor for self. Demolish an existing commercial space to perform work for a future tenant at 607 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Mafcote Inc., Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 108 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $36,108. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. McCool, Joseph, contractor for Lori L. Langdon and Ryan Landgon. Pour the foundation for a new two-story building with a three-car detached garage and full bathroom at 147 Coventry Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $210,000. Filed Dec. 15. Nurminen Construction Corp., Hawthorne, N.J., contractor for UB Greenwich II-OGCC LLC. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 26 Arcadia Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Pond View LLC, contractor for self. Alter an existing commercial space at 135 Main St., Monroe. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 2. Ray-Lo Realty, Norwalk, contractor for Robert Werme. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 25 Elizabeth St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12.

Semac Electrical Contractors, contractor for owner. Perform electrical work in an existing commercial space at 5520 Park Ave., Trumbull. Estimated cost: $4.1 million. Filed November 2014. Signarama, contractor for Campbell Avenue LLC. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 86 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,475. Filed Dec. 2. Skidmore Construction, contractor for Danbury Mall LLC. Perform an interior fit-out to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 7 Backus Ave. Main, Danbury. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Dec. 8. South Tip LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 93 N. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12.

Westower Communications Inc., contractor for self. Upgrade and replace telecommunication equipment on an existing commercial space at 366 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $27,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. William Stingtone, Rye Brook, N.Y., contractor for self. Remove the interior partitions in an existing commercial space at 544 Old Post Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

RESIDENTIAL 11-19 Seaview Ave LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remove interior partition, sheetrock, insulation for future work in an existing single-family residence at 19 Seaview Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. 22 Hinckley Avenue LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a bathroom and reconfigure the space to add a second bedroom at 22 Hinckley Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Dec. 1 and Dec. 5. AA Building & Wrecking, Stamford, contractor for D. Charles LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 125 Mayweed Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed Dec. 1.

Superior Signs, contractor for owner. Add a sign to an existing commercial space at 246 Main St., Monroe. Estimated cost: $800. Filed Nov. 15.

A+G Development, contractor for owner. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 209 Windgate Circle, Monroe. Estimated cost: $24,500. Filed Dec. 1.

T Long LLC, contractor for Taweh Z Michael. Perform an interior renovation of an existing office space at 27 Hospital Ave., Unit 405, Danbury. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Dec. 9.

A+G Development, contractor for owner. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 103 Wendover Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $24,500. Filed Dec. 1.

Tarzia, Nicola, Stamford, contractor for Procurement LLC. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at Lot A-359 of High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12.

A+G Development, contractor for owner. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 14 Echo Pond Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $6,300. Filed Dec. 1.

Torrey’s Company Inc., Plainville, Mass., contractor for One Hundred Norwalk LLC. Construct a new commercial superstructure at 100 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4.3 million. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Town of Fairfield, Fairfield, contractor for self. Remodel a kitchen in an existing commercial space at 140 Reef Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $0. Filed Dec. 15. UB Greenwich II-OGCC LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate second floor to transfer treatment rooms in an existing commercial space at 182 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

A+G Development, contractor for owner. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 5 Kensington Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $9,400. Filed Dec. 1. A+G Development, contractor for owner. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 102 Wendover Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $24,500. Filed Dec. 10. A+G Development, contractor for owner. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 207 Windgate Circle, Monroe. Estimated cost: $24,500. Filed Dec. 10.

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NEWSMAKERS [PLUS AWARDS AND EVENTS] QUINNIPIAC RECEIVES $10,000 GRANT

FOUR SEASONS BALL RAISES $119,000

QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF NURSING and its game design and development program received a $10,000 grant from the Robert Johnson Foundation as part of the New Careers in Nursing

Scholarship program. The grant, awarded to four teams nationally, is contributing toward an educational game created by students from Quinnipiac University and Southern Connecticut State University.

ART MEETS SCIENCE

From left, Maureen Hanley-Bellitto, senior vice president, United Bank, with Robert and Barbara Scinto, co-chairs, The Kennedy Center’s 50th annual Four Seasons Ball.

Some 300 guests raised more than $119,000 for THE KENNEDY CENTER, a nonprofit for people with disabilities, at the 50th annual Four Seasons Ball at Rolling Hills Country Club in Wilton. The event honored philanthropist DOROTHY BANNOW LARSON of Easton, one of the ball’s founders. Event chairpersons were ROBERT and BARBARA SCINTO of Fairfield and chairwoman of the Tribute

Journal was DENISE LARSON FENTON of Easton. The event sponsor was UNITED BANK with additional sponsors including: GE CAPITAL at the rhodium level; Denis Larson Fenton, PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK, and R.D. SCINTO INC. at the platinum level; WILLIAM AND GLORIA PAUL FAMILY FOUNDATION OF TRUMBULL, ANNE and PETER FOLEY of Fairfield, CARLA and PETER GAVEY of Fairfield and WINTER BROS. WASTE SYSTEM OF

ROBINSON+COLE HONORS MARTIN

CONNECTICUT at the sapphire level; and FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY and RENEE and RON NOREN of Easton at the emerald level. Nine sponsors contributed at the ruby level, including BIGELOW TEA, BLUMSHAPIRO, THE ERNEST AND JOAN TREFZ FOUNDATION, LINDA and KEN HALABY of Trumbull, THE KENNEDY FAMILY, LLBH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC, MERIT INSURANCE, NEWTON SAVINGS BANK and PULLMAN & COMLEY LLC.

RADER JOINS LOGICSOURCE Norwalk-based LOGICSOURCE appointed ANDREW RADER as vice president of client solutions. Prior to joining, Rader served as vice president of the enterprise improvement practice for AlixPartners.

NOVO NORDISK GIVES $1M FOR EBOLA FIGHT George Martin, a former New York Giants player, with Steven L. Elbaum, Robinson+Cole Metro New York office managing partner.

ROBINSON+COLE, a law firm with offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Florida, presented GEORGE MARTIN of the New York Giants with its inaugural Giving Cup Award on Dec. 8 at

The Avon Theatre in Stamford. The firm honored Martin for his work in supporting 9/11 first responders and their medical needs, presenting a $2,500 check to support his nonprofit, JOURNEY FOR 9/11.

NOVO NORDISK, an international pharmaceutical company, donated $1 million to support Stamfordbased AMERICARES’ response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. AmeriCares is seeking to expand treatment capacity, reduce transmission, restore access to health services and improve safety practices in health care facilities.

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“Rollie on Drums,” a creation in Discovery Museum’s moving sculpture exhibit.

New York-based artist STEVE GERBERICH is presenting a large-scale, moving sculpture exhibit through March 1 at Discovery Museum and Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport. From the animal factory

of “The Painting Machine,” where plastic giraffes get their spots, to a 100-year-old line shaft connecting machines in “The Bowling Pin Factory,” the kinetic pieces move using basic motors, pulleys and levels.

‘STYLE ME SUCCESSFUL’ EVENT SET Bridgeport-based nonprofit EMPOWERING THROUGH BEAUTY INC. hosts its second annual community outreach event, “Style Me Successful,” from 2 to 7 p.m., Jan. 11, at the Norma F. Pfrieum Urban Outreach Initiative Inc., 877 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Attendees can access

job-training resources, courtesy of the BRIDGEPORT-BASED BUREAU OF REHABILITATION SERVICES, and help for seniors seeking medical record assistance, courtesy of WELLCARE HEATH PLANS INC. The nonprofit is providing haircuts, makeovers and beauty products.

INITIATIVE WINNERS CHOSEN

DATES

LAW FIRM ROCKS OUT FOR CHARITY

Timothy Bergstrom

Waterbury-based Webster Bank announced it appointed TIMOTHY BERGSTROM and MICHAEL O’CONNOR as regional presidents in Connecticut for the Greater Hartford region and Greater Waterbury region, respectively. Bergstrom has more than 25 years of retail and business banking experience, currently serving as senior vice president, responsible for Business Banking’s Connecticut activities. He is on the board of directors for the Waterbury Regional Chamber, the Waterbury Housing Fund, the United Way of Greater Waterbury, The Palace Theatre, the Community Economic Development Fund and the Community Investment Corp. O’Connor has more than 20 years of construction and real estate experience, currently serving as senior vice president and director of Corporate Real Estate. He is a retired U.S. Army officer, having served in the National Guard, Reserves and Active Army. He is on the board of directors for the Palace Theatre and is a member of the Greater Waterbury United Way.

Pictured on drums, Ted Bednarczyk and from left, Joy Whitney, Brian Lothson, Dan Fiorello and Gabe McCool. Not pictured is Scott Wofsy.

EDWARDS WILDMAN, an international law �irm with of�ices in Stamford and Hartford, participated in a battle-of-the-bands event with its rock band, Doc McCool and the Fools on Dec. 11 at Gramercy Theatre in New York City. The band included GABE MCCOOL, DAN

FIORELLO and SCOTT WOFSY of the Stamford of�ice and JOY WHITNEY of the Hartford of�ice, with BRIAN LOTHSON and TED BEDNARCZCK. The band raised more than $72,000 for veterans, lawyers and staff at the CONNECTICUT VETERANS LEGAL CENTER in New Haven.

SENIOR ISSUES ON LEGISLATIVE MENU

Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for Children is featuring “My Sky,” an exhibit funded by NASA and created through a partnership between Boston Children’s Museum and Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Mathews Park, 303 West Ave., Norwalk.

The YWCA Greenwich is offering an introductory water polo program for children ages 5 through 9, Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For details and registration information, call 203-86-6501, ext. 121.

JAN. 7-MARCH 4

SON RIITH of Darien with her submission “Tiny Homes.” Finalists included CHRISSY CACACE of Norwalk with “Positive Youth Development” and CAROL O’CONNELL of Ridgefield with “Communal Living,” and Quentin Ball of Greenwich won “most votes” with “High School and College Completion Network: 8th Through Life.”

JAN. 4-MARCH 29

Michael O’Connor

FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (FCCF) announced the winning ideas for its “What Works Community Challenge,” a crowdsourcing initiative, Dec. 15 at an award luncheon in Southport. The challenge identified strategies for helping Fairfield County’s youths achieve independence by age 25. The challenge winner was ALI-

Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for Children is featuring two exhibits, “Conservation Quest” and “Making Spaces,” through Dec. 31, Mathews Park, 303 West Ave., Norwalk.

JAN. 2015

From left, Juanita James, president and CEO, FCCF; Alison Riith, winner; Chrissy Cacace, finalist; Carol O’Connell, finalist; Quentin Ball, most votes; and Nancy von Euler, program director, FCCF.

THROUGH DEC. 31

WEBSTER BANK ANNOUNCES NEW REGIONAL PRESIDENTS

Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring Kevin Brody’s Songwriting Workshop, 7:45 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday, 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

THE SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT AGENCY ON AGING in partnership with SENIOR SERVICES OF STAMFORD, a nonprofit offering support services to seniors in the Greater Stamford area, hosted a legislative breakfast,

Dec. 17, Post House. Some 40 attendees discussed issues including senior care, aging, medical transportation, affordable housing, mental health services and the growing baby boomer population.

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FACTS Action Demolition Inc., Southington, contractor for 6 Plow Lane LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 6 Plow Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Alberca Construction Co., East Hartford, contractor for Vicki H. Ho and Kian K. W. Ting. Remove all the siding on an existing single-family residence at 133 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. All Electric, contractor for owner. Add a generator to an existing singlefamily residence at 17 Surrey Lane, Monroe. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Dec. 2. Anspach, David, contractor for Patrick Dunne O’Neill, et al. Rebuild a front porch and repair the structure of an existing single-family residence at 111 Euclid Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Dec. 10. Aries Electric, Monroe, contractor for self. Add a generator to an existing single-family residence at 45 Settlers Farm Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Nov. 24. Associated Design & Development LLC, contractor for Jeffery T. Krupinski, et al. Remodel the basement in an existing single-family residence at 234 Catherine Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $115,500. Filed Dec. 12. Astrum Solar Inc., Middletown, contractor for Linda Quinn and Thomas Quinn. Install roof-mounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 68 Donna Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $28,079. Filed Dec. 15. Auburn Landing Inc., Georgetown, contractor for Melissa Fisher and Andrew Fisher. Repair the foundation under the terrace and patio of an existing single-family residence at 1 Hobart Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. B II Builders LLC, Fairfield, contractor for self. Pour the foundation only for a new two and one-half story onefamily dwelling with an attached twocar garage at 251 Alma Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $310,000. Filed Dec. 9. Bonetti, Kevin Monroe, contractor for self. Alter a barn on the property of an existing single-family residence at 34 Stonehedge Lane, Monroe. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Nov. 19. Brant, Jill B. and David P. Brant, Fairfield, contractor for self. Convert a three-seasons room into a heated year-round room in an existing single-family residence at 239 Toilsom Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Dec. 15. Brian, Jendraszek, Mystic, contractor for Janet M. Poillon. Add one story to the rear of an existing single-family residence at 2 Mulberry Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Calvin, Yee, Bedford Hills, N.Y., contractor for 120 Greenwich Property LLC. Replace two windows in an existing single-family residence at 120 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Canterbury Development LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Remove the second floor and rebuild and remodel the first floor at 137 Lisbon Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Dec. 11. Ching, Alexander, Greenwich, contractor for self. Replace the window, drywall, wood panels and air system in an existing single-family residence at 52 Arcadia Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Clark Construction of Ridgefield Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Mark Lacey and Darrian Lacey. Finish the attic, add two bedrooms, a library, study area and ceiling in an existing single-family residence at 5 Fairview Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $115,200. Filed Dec. 4. Collett, Charles R., Bronxville, N.Y., contractor for self. Renovate a deck and a detached two-car garage on the property of an existing single-family residence to bring up to code at 294 Old Sib Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Dec. 4. Connecticut Tank Removal, contractor for Elizabeth M. Sweeny, et al., Demolish an existing single-family residence at 35 Norcliff Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Dec. 10. Connerty, Anne O. and Brendan C. Connerty, Greenwich, contractor for self. Remove the existing mudroom and replace with a new mudroom in an existing single-family residence at 17 Grove St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Crocker Jr., Glenn, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Remodel and update the interior and exterior of an existing single-family residence at 45 Old Musket Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $635,727. Filed Dec. 9. Curtin, Declan, Monroe, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 171 Williamsburg, Monroe. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Nov. 15. Cyril Moore Construction LLC, Rhinebeck, N.Y., contractor for AMD Homes. Construct a new two and one-half story single-family residence with a four-car garage, mechanical room, storage room, two bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, a kitchen and dining room at 134 Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Dec. 8. Czarnowski, Monroe, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing roof on a single-family residence at 14 Stonybrook Drive, Monroe. Estimated cost: $1,400. Filed Nov. 24.

Czasnowski, Mike, Monroe, contractor for self. Alter the basement of an existing single-family residence at 644 Wheeler Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $395. Filed Dec. 1. D E S Interiors LLC, contractor for Patricia Marsalisi. Add a shed to an existing single-family residence at 68 Aunt Hack, Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Dec. 4. Dawid, John J. Jr., contractor for David E. Abby, et al. Add a new full bathroom to the basement of an existing single-family residence at 108 Marne Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,150. Filed Dec. 9. Design Build Consultants Inc., Fairfield, contractor for Peter A. Braunthal, et al. Demolish a rotted second-floor deck and perform additions to an existing single-family residence at 3 Chapel Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Dierna Development LLC, contractor for Chris S. Sadick and Kelly A. Sadick. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 74 College Park Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $8,950. Filed Dec. 10. Dishman, Doris, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct a new three-car garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 148 Saint Johns Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $38,936. Filed Dec. 8. Donmar Construction, Monroe, contractor for self. Perform an addition to an existing single-family residence at 6 Trotters Lane, Monroe. Estimated cost: $11,200. Filed Nov. 24. Donovan, Bettie and William Donovan, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Add a second story with a dormer to an existing single-family residence at 57 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 5. DSS Homes Incorporate, Greenwich, contractor for self. Raise the existing one-story building to extend the foundation walls and add a second story to an existing single-family residence at 21 Cary Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. East Coast Structures LLC, Darien, contractor for Stephen Minor and Reed Minor. Construct a new singlefamily house with an unfinished basement, attached walls and terraces at 665 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $850,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Ed Setterberg Home Improvement, Greenwich, contractor for Brian T. Callahan, et al. Replace the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 32 Loading Dock Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

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FIGURES ETM Construction, Norwalk, contractor for 7 Indian Spring LLC. Add a bedroom to an existing single-family residence at 7 Indian Spring Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. G & S Renovations LLC, contractor for Gary L. Gepner, et al. Change the cabinets and counter top in the kitchen of an existing single-family residence at 22 Lenox Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. G & S Renovations LLC, contractor for Martin E. Donner. Remodel a half bathroom on the first floor in an existing single-family residence at 25 Bennington Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Dec. 1 and Dec. 5. Gaglio, Frank, Rhineback, N.Y., contractor for the town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation. Construct temporary tents, lights, outlets and heating equipment for a fundraiser at 90 Harding Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $600. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Gary, Merly, Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform an interior finish to a mudroom in an existing single-family residence at 205 Nopoge Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 9. Gates, Kristina and Christopher G. Gates, Fairfield, contractor for self. Build a wall in an existing single-family residence to split one room into two at 625 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Dec. 10. Gifford, Steven, Norwalk, contractor for self. Reconfigure two bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 29 Orlando Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Nov. 24. Goodman, Michael, Monroe, contractor for self. Alter an existing single-family residence at 578 Pepper St., Monroe. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed Nov. 19. Greenwich Construction LLC, Greenwich, contractor for William L. McRae, et al. Construct a new retaining wall on the property of an existing single-family residence at 15 Sylvan Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Greif, David A., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a pre-fabricated shed to the property of an existing single-family residence at 283 June Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,000 Permit withdrawn Dec. 9. Grychak, Roman, Monroe, contractor for Adam Silver. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence’s roof in Greenwich. Estimated cost: $9,700. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Guzman, Hilda, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a new two-story superstructure with a living room, playroom, bedroom and a full bathroom at 4 Newfield Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. H & C Properties LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen and bathrooms, install hardwood floors and a stair in an existing single-family residence at 9 River Road, Unit 418, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Henry, Marie, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations to an existing single-family residence at 181 Hazelwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed Dec. 15. Home Brands Inc., Portsmouth, N.H., contractor for Mean Sambath. Add a one-story shed to the property of an existing single-family residence at 3606 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,960. Filed Dec. 15. Home Improvement Contractor, Greenwich, contractor for Lonnie Billups. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 90 Fifth St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,900. Filed Dec. 4. ILO Enterprises LLC, Oxford, contractor for Maple Baltic Ave. LLC. Perform interior and exterior renovations to an existing single-family residence at 893 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $76,000. Filed Dec. 3. Ivette, Hughes, contractor for Positive Properties LLC. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence, remodel two bathrooms, add new master bathroom and windows at 1841 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $135,000. Filed Dec. 9. J & M Contracting & Son LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Louise Y. Palmer. Install a foundation and heated greenhouse on the property of an existing single-family residence at 23 W. Brother Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. JCS Construction Group Inc., Stamford, contractor for 92 Shore Road LLC. Construct a new singlefamily house with recreation room, unfinished basement, covered porches and an attached two-car garage at 92 Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $700,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Jeflyn Construction Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Elizabeth Butler. Renovate two bathrooms, two powder rooms and a laundry room in an existing single-family residence at 59 Indian Head Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $164,550. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Jerry Gallagher Construction Corp., Bedford, N.Y., contractor for Anne K. Reid and Michael Reid. Add a front vestibule, enclose existing patio structure and add a new walkway to an existing single-family residence at 35 Willow Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $240,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Johnson, Scott, Monroe, contractor for self. Alter an existing single-family residence at 23 Mon-Tar Drive, Monroe. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed Nov. 15. Keypoint Builders, Southport, contractor for Helene W. Klein and Frank Klein. Renovate the bathrooms and kitchen cabinets in an existing single-family residence at 33 Lafayette Court, Unit 3G, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Krause, Galo and Curtis Krause, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen, family room and breakfast room in an existing singlefamily residence at 12 Wesskum Wood Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Kudzy, Mary Kate and Stephen Kudzy, Fairfield, contractor for self. Remove the detached shed and replace with a new shed on the property of an existing single-family residence at 74 Quaker Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Dec. 8. Lacey, Matthew, Prospect, contractor for Jennifer Shyer. Demolish and remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 31 Bridle Terrace, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 12. Landers, Jim, Monroe, contractor for self. Add a deck to an existing single-family residence at 36 Shelton Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $9,440. Filed Nov. 12. LB & O LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Andrew Stern and Erin W. Stern. Build a mudroom inside the section of a two-car garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 42 Will-Merry Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $19,594. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Logue, Megan and John W. Logue, Greenwich, contractor for self. Finish the attic and install wood floors in an existing single-family residence at 115 River Road, Unit 10, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $21,500. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Lombardi, Kenneth C., contractor for Sharon D. O’Connell. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 74 Carroll Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,700. Filed Dec. 12. M & M Constructions LLC, Wilton, contractor for Samantha Kumar and Rohan Kumar. Add a screen porch to an existing boat deck at 12 Cross St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $11,500. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

FACTS Macdonald, Wendy and Peter G. Macdonald, Greenwich, contractor for self. Complete the inspection process in an existing single-family residence at 7 Hidden Brook Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Magalnick, Jason, Monroe, contractor for self. Add a deck to an existing single-family residence at 43 Verna Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $4,600. Filed Nov. 24. Maldonado, Cheryl A. and Luis R. Maldonado, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add walls in the attic of an existing single-family residence at 98 Valley Road, Unit 4, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Maria Mendes, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 879-881 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Dec. 16. Mario Rodrigues, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a full dormer and perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 216 N. Anthony St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Dec. 16. Mastroni Excavating LLC, contractor for Nita A. Rao and Anand Rao. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 100 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 15. Matthew Browne Construction Co Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Jack Gordon. Construct a new deck to replace a damaged deck at an existing single-family residence at 30 Limestone Terrace, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $14,500. Filed Dec. 2. Mauro Builders LLC, contractor for JS Building Group LLC. Pour the foundation only for a new two and onehalf story one-family dwelling with a two-car garage at 85 Lalley Blvd., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Dec. 8. Mayne Construction LLC, Newtown, contractor for Derek Cogan. Construct a second-story addition with two bedrooms and a full bathroom over the garage at an existing single-family residence at 288 Nod Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Dec. 10. McMahon, Linda E., Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct temporary tents, lights and outlets for a private party on the property of an existing single-family residence at 47 Hurlingham Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Monelli, Alan, Greenwich, contractor for the town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation. Demolish a part of a historic house at 91 Orchard St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Mulloy, Tina, Monroe, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 36 Stonewall Lane, Monroe. Estimated cost: $31,000. Filed Nov. 15. Murphy, Carla and Philip Murphy, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Convert an existing single-family residence from a three-bedroom, one and one-half bathroom residence to a house with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms at 30 Bryon Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $153,904. Filed Dec. 4. Murphy, Doris, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install windows in an existing single-family residence at 12 Marvin Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,300. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Murphy, Travis, Norwalk, contractor for Francis Paintidosi and Florence Paintidosi. Renovate the gym, finish basement, renovate the wine room and add a third bathroom and dormer extension in an existing single-family residence at 12 Nylked Terrace, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Nejame & Sons Inc., New Haven, contractor for Nejame Development LLC. Construct a six-unit townhouse with units having two bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms and a two-car garage at 55 State St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $900,000. Filed Dec. 9. Nejame & Sons Inc., New Haven, contractor for Nejame Development LLC. Construct a new townhouse with two bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, a garage and a deck at 55 State St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 9. Nejame & Sons Inc., New Haven, contractor for Nejame Development LLC. Construct a new townhouse with two bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, a garage and a deck at 55 State St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 9. Nejame & Sons Inc., New Haven, contractor for Nejame Development LLC. Construct a new townhouse with two bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, a garage and a deck at 55 State St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 9. Nejame & Sons Inc., New Haven, contractor for Nejame Development LLC. Construct a new townhouse with two bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, a garage and a deck at 55 State St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 9. Nejame & Sons Inc., New Haven, contractor for Nejame Development LLC. Construct a new townhouse with two bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, a garage and a deck at 55 State St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 9.

FIGURES

Nejame & Sons Inc., New Haven, contractor for Nejame Development LLC. Construct a new townhouse with two bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, a garage and a deck at 55 State St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 9.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for John Rey and Rosemarie Rey. Install new siding and facia work on an existing singlefamily residence at 4 Erin Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12.

RM Construction & Remodeling, Stratford, contractor for Gregory J. Brock and Mary Brock. Add a kitchen to an existing single-family residence at 71 Dandy Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

New England Custom Carpentry LLC, Stamford, contractor for Bruce E. Lazarus, et al. Renovate the interior wall, relocate existing kitchen and install new lights and windows on an existing single-family residence at 175 Saddle Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $48,900. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12.

Pratley Company LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Patricia L. Marino. Renovate kitchen in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 80 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Rocco Penella Landscape Construction LLC, Mahopac, N.Y., contractor for James R. Rowley. Demolish a detached one-car garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 333 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Norwood Construction, contractor for Green J. Terri. Remodel the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 157 Crest Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Dec. 9. O’Connor, Elizabeth and John O’Connor, Fairfield, contractor for self. Remove lowest level in an existing single-family residence, add half story, with dormers, deck and kitchen at 12 Sylvester Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $185,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Ogden/Morse, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install a fire-brick insert in an existing single-family residence at 30 Buckingham Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Olsson, Marilyn W. and Kenneth Olsson, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renew the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 78 River Bend Road, Unit 4, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Palmer, Constance M., contractor for self. Enclose a three-seasons room in an existing single-family residence at 10 Bittersweet Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 4. Perez, Alejandro, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remove lower-level apartments on a residential building to revert back to an existing singlefamily residence at 147 Fillow St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Phillips, George, Monroe, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 25 Blue Hills Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed Nov. 17. Pinecrest Builders Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Sutton Partners LLC. Add a new two-story residence on top of the existing foundation with five bathrooms, three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, study, mudroom and a one-car attached garage at 13 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $725,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Pirog, Walter, Monroe, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 5 N. Hillside Lane, Monroe. Estimated cost: $10,700. Filed Nov. 20.

Prem Inc., Stamford, contractor for Abdelrehim/Nabib. Repair the exterior brick façade of a building at 80 Country St., Unit 6H, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Nov. 24. Pro Home Builders, Milford, contractor for Oni Chuckwo. Add a garage, dormer and a bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 98 Grover’s Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $62,000. Filed Dec. 4. Prunier, Suzanne, et al., Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 128 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Qin, Xiaokui and Wen Hui, Greenwich, contractor for self. Convert the laundry room to a half bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 1 Florence Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Radzwillas Builders LLC, contractor for owner. Perform storage work in the basement of an existing single-family residence and add a new kitchen at 22 Chatham Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed November 2014. Ramey Construction Inc., Danbury, contractor for Stephen Zemo. Finish the existing basement for a playroom in an existing single-family residence at 25 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $23,200. Filed Dec. 1. Ricci, Maurizzo, Norwalk, contractor for self. Finish the existing attic for a living space in an existing singlefamily residence at 1 Victory Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Rick Pinto Swimming Pool, Norwalk, contractor for Frank P. Cammisa Jr. and Gail M. Cammisa. Alter a pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 39 Lismore Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Rivera, Theresa and Albert Rivera, Danbury, contractor for self. Legalize the finished basement in an existing single-family residence at 12 Lower Lake Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Rogers, Mary T., et al., Greenwich, contractor for self. Install a gas fireplace in an existing single-family residence at 24 Horseshoe Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,840. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Roof Diagnostics Solar & Electric, Spring Lake, N.J., contractor for Jean Legerme and Victoire Legerme. Install roof-mounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 12 Winnipauk Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $34,155. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Roof Diagnostics Solar & Electric, Spring Lake, N.J., contractor for Georgia C. Barney. Install roof-mounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 21 Old Kings Highway, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Roof Diagnostics Solar and Electric of Connecticut LLC, contractor for Robert C. Notaro. Install roof-mounted solar panels on an existing singlefamily residence at 42 Elaine Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,631. Filed between Dec. 1 and Dec. 5. Ross Solar Group LLC, contractor for Norman A. Frenette. Install roofmounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 6 Bragdon Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Dec. 8. Schneider, Peter, contractor for Nancy H. Hamilton. Add a room and a round hot tub to an existing singlefamily residence at 3 Pilgrim Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $79,000. Filed Dec. 8.

Side Street Realty LLC, contractor for 1203 Black Rock Associates. Remodel the kitchen and interior walls, bathrooms, add new siding, windows, convert porch to heated space and reroof the garage at 1203 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Dec. 10. Smith, Brian K., Wilton, contractor for Anthony Dinverno, et al. Demolish an existing single-family residence and garage at 29 Riverside Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Solarcity Corp., San Mateo, Contractor for Eugene Gaudio. Install roofmounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 21 Noah’s Lane Extension, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,438. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Solarcity Corp., San Mateo, Contractor for Donna Armitage. Install roofmounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 40 Visconti St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $14,100. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Solarcity Corp., San Mateo, Contractor for Bob Olsen. Install roofmounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 24 Brookhill Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,678. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. Solarcity Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 121 Turkey Roost, Monroe. Estimated cost: $4,995. Filed Nov. 17. Solarcity Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 25 Little Fox Lane, Monroe. Estimated cost: $5,593. Filed Nov. 17. Solarcity Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 19 Wells Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $3,762. Filed Nov. 24. Solarcity Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for George M. Carris and Tonda Mullin. Install roof-mounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 9 Cedar Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $22,325. Filed Dec. 9.

Scott, Molnar, contractor for 1461 Merwins Lane. Pour the foundation only for a new two and one-half story one-family dwelling with a two-car garage, front and rear porches and a finished basement at 1461 Merwins Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed Dec. 8.

Solarcity Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Samantha Sacchetti and Anthony Sacchetti. Add roof-top solar panels to an existing single-family residence at 23 Westwood Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $32,312. Filed Dec. 11.

Sears Home Improvement, Rocky Hill, contractor for Charles Barnes and Melody Barnes. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 32 Cornwall Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,543. Filed Dec. 3.

Sound Beach Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for Steven Marks and Alex Marks. Construct new retaining walls at 24 Rock Ridge Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Southern NE Windows, contractor for homeowner. Alter the windows on an existing single-family residence at 25 Little Fox Lane, Monroe. Estimated cost: $11,700. Filed Nov. 10.

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FACTS Southern NE Windows, contractor for homeowner. Alter the windows on an existing single-family residence at 135 Sturbridge Lane, Monroe. Estimated cost: $4,230. Filed Nov. 10. Southport Construction, Southport, contractor for 287 Taintor Drive LLC. Remove the old foundation at an existing single-family residence and pour the foundation for a new dwelling with remaining fireplace and garage at 287 Taintor Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $509,865. Filed Dec. 8. Spadone, Jeffrey, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate a bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 9 Park Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $13,500. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for William H. Browne and Carol D. Browne. Construct temporary tents, lights, outlets and heating equipment for a private party on the property of an existing single-family residence at 237 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Tallman Building Co., Shelton, contractor for James K. Flicker and Mari Bebo. Repair the foundation on the property of an existing single-family residence at 2793 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Dec. 12. Tavolacci, Gregg, Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement with a full bathroom and playroom in an existing single-family residence at 455 Marlborough Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Dec. 15. TDS Homeline Inc., Norwalk, contractor for William McEvoy and Carolyn McEvoy. Renovate the first floor and enlarge the bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 62 George St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $65,289. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Francesco Lindia and Lucrezia W. Francesco. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 32 Meeting House Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,309. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Neil A. Augustine, et al. Construct temporary tents, lights, outlets and heating equipment for a private party on the property of an existing single-family residence at 373 Taconic Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Kenneth R. Herrmann, et al. Replace the windows on an existing singlefamily residence at 14 Walnut St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,458. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Stepney Building Co., contractor for owner. Strip and reroof the roof of an existing single-family residence at 63 Longview, Monroe. Estimated cost: $6,800. Filed Nov. 19.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Timothy Donnelly Sr., et al. Replace vinyl window on an existing singlefamily residence at 54 Mulberry St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,400. Filed between Dec. 1 and Dec. 5.

Stewart, Maggie and Donald Stewart, Greenwich, contractor for self. Reconfigure the kitchen, master bathroom and mudroom in an existing single-family residence at 132 Cedar Cliff Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Stoica, Theodore, Monroe, contractor for self. Alter an existing singlefamily residence at 15 High Meadow Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $9,400. Filed Nov. 14. Sunlight Solar Energy, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 18 Greenfield Hill, Monroe. Estimated cost: $29,000. Filed Nov. 19. Sunlight Solar, New Haven, contractor for David Cohen. Perform exterior structural upgrades for solar panels on an existing single-family residence at 77 Brittin Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Dec. 16. Sunny House Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jane Lubin. Convert a den into an apartment in an existing single-family residence at 31 Buckingham Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $29,000. Filed between Dec. 8 and Dec. 12.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Etienne Touzot, et al. Replace vinyl window on an existing single-family residence at 44 W. View Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,260. Filed between Dec. 1 and Dec. 5. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Edward and Ketty. Replace a window on an existing single-family residence at 41 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $470. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

The Gateway Development Group, Greenwich, contractor for Steamboat Road Property. Construct a new single-family dwelling with finished basement, attached two-car garage, an elevator and a roof terrace at 2 Oneida Drive, Building G, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $475,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Thomas Kane Building & Remodeling, contractor for Paul Ghiorzi. Repair an existing single-family residence due to storm damage at 674 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed Dec. 12. Thompson, Per J., Greenwich, contractor for Walter W. Carey and Barbara I. Carey. Renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 66 Valleywood Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. United Cleaning & Restoration, contractor for John E. Macchia and Wendy M. Macchia. Strip and reroof the front portion of an existing singlefamily residence at 30 Eastfield Circle, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Dec. 15. Vaccaro, Nicola, Monroe, contractor for self. Add a shed to an existing single-family residence at 225 Turkey Roost, Monroe. Estimated cost: $4,800. Filed Nov. 15. Valentin Construction & Development, contractor for 361 Alma Drive LLC. Add footings for a new dwelling at 361 Alma Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $290,000. Filed Dec. 10. Weil, Clair and Jeremy D. Weil, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations to the kitchen, family room, mudroom, master bathroom and master bedroom, closets and laundry of an existing singlefamily residence at 17 Highview Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $421,160. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16. Weil, Clair and Jeremy D. Weil, Greenwich, contractor for self. Reduce a two-car garage to a one-car garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 17 Highview Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $42,000. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Yaser Wasim and Anna L. Wasim. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 22 Riverside Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,174. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

Werheiser Home Maintenance, Mamaroneck, N.Y., contractor for Gordon A. Hartogensis. Remove the existing wood shingles from a carriage house on the property at an existing single-family residence and install new wood to match the main house at 67 Harbor Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $54,650. Filed between Nov. 10 and Dec. 16.

William Jr., Roman, Fairfield, contractor for self. Construct a new two and one-half story one-family dwelling with a two-car garage and a front porch at 530 Pemburn Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $235,000. Filed Dec. 11.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT 700 Summer Associates Inc., Stamford. Filed by Santa Buckley Energy Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Green & Gross PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make payments to the plaintiff for natural gas provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of $15,000 or more, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047248-S. Filed Dec. 10. Bethel Recovery Center Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by the Water Pollution Control Authority, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make payments to the plaintiff for water services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of less than $2,500, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047291-S. Filed Dec. 12. Black Diamond Group LLC, Greenwich. Filed by the Water Pollution Control Authority, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make payments to the plaintiff for water services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of less than $2,500, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief, which the court deems to be fair and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047292-S. Filed Dec. 12.

Bridgeport Islamic Society Inc., Trumbull. Filed by the Water Pollution Control Authority, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make payments to the plaintiff for water services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of less than $2,500, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief, which the court deems to be fair and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047296-S. Filed Dec. 12.

NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC, Hartford. Filed by Kenneth J. Kerma, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Edmund Q. Collier, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he crashed his bicycle while hitting a sidewalk owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to repair the height difference between the sidewalk and road, creating a dangerous environment. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047341-S. Filed Dec. 15.

Brynmar Inc., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Benjamin Moore & Co., Montvale, N.J. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Dale C. Robertson LLC, Ellington. 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 goods provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance of $103,978, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, attorney’s fees, interest and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047120-S. Filed Dec. 2.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co., Bloomington, Ill. Property: Donald P. Cianci, Columbia. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that they collided with a vehicle insured by the plaintiff, causing damages. This collision was allegedly due to the negligence of the defendants in that they failed to stop at a stop sign. The plaintiff was forced to pay out insurance. The plaintiff claims money damages and post-judgment interest. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047097-S. Filed Dec. 2.

Christopher Sansonetti LLC, Milford. Filed by Grace Episcopal Church, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Owens, Shine & Nicola PC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely rental payments to the plaintiff under the terms of the lease. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $11,500 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of $15,000 or more, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047224-S. Filed Dec. 9. Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Patrice Cary, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nicholas R. Nesi, East Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an unknown motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047081-S. Filed Dec. 1.

The Kennedy Center Inc., et al., Trumbull. Filed by George Haverly, Astoria. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Michael E. Skiber, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car driven by an employee of the defendants acting within the scope of his employment. The plaintiff allegedly sustained serious injuries due to the negligence of the defendants. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047193-S. Filed Dec. 8. Tuthill Finance LLC and Wainco Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Sy Kriwinsky and Nicole Kriwinsky, et al., Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: William J. Kupinse Jr., Goldstein and Peck PC, Bridgeport. Action: the plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they breached the contract of their partnership agreement by failing to issue the notes required when the plaintiffs requested a distribution of units from Tuthill Finance LLC, for which the plaintiffs are holders of limited partnership units. Wainco Inc., the general partner of Tuthill Finance LLC, allegedly purported to restrict the rights of Tuthill Finance LLC to redeem the units of the plaintiff and conducted the business off the books to commit fraudulent acts against the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs claim money damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, pre-judgment interest, postjudgment interest and such other relief at law and in equity as the court shall determine to be appropriate. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047198-S. Filed Dec. 8.

FACTS DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Lele Franchising LLC, et al., Westlake Village, Calif. Filed by RGJP Enterprises LLC, et al., Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mix & Goldman, Danbury. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to fully provide training to the plaintiff’s employees, failed to assist in set-up of a store and otherwise failed to perform under the contract of the franchise agreement the plaintiffs paid for. Additionally, the defendants allegedly misrepresented the franchise program to the plaintiffs. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees, punitive damages and such other and further relief, which the court deems to be fair and equitable. Case no. DBD-cv14-6016511-S. Filed Dec. 10. Lowes Home Centers LLC Store No. 2544, et al., Hartford. Filed by Jeffrey Weiller, et al., Sherman. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daniel S. DiBartolomeo, Bethel. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this defective product suit against the defendants alleging that they purchased a central air conditioning system from the defendants. The condensation pump and alarm system part of the central air conditioning system allegedly failed to adequately perform their functions, resulting in serious damage to the plaintiff’s basement while they were away. The plaintiffs claim money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and cost, punitive damages and any and all other relief the court deems to be appropriate. Case no. DBD-cv14-6016527-S. Filed Dec. 15. RH Services LLC, et al., Sherman. Filed by Mallory Greene, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Romanello Law Firm, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped and fell on an icy parking lot owned by the defendants and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to remove the ice and snow from the parking lot. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. DBD-cv14-6016500-S. Filed Dec. 9.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT 33 Restaurant Association LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Zone & Bernstein LLC, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Harold F. Bernstein, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that they had failed to make payments to the plaintiff for legal services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of more than $2,500 but less than $15,000, and interest. Case no. FST-cv14-6024058-S. Filed Dec. 11.

General Motors LLC, Hartford. Filed by Allstate Insurance Co., et al., Rocky Hill. Plaintiff’s attorney: Donald P. Cianci, Columbia. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this defective product suit against the defendant alleging that it negligently manufactured a car with a defective ABS brake system. The car allegedly caught fire due to the defect and the defendants were forced to pay out insurance to their subrogee, who owned the car. Case no. FST-cv14-6024070-S. Filed Dec. 12.

Birnbaum, et al. Filed by Eileen Konieczny. Plaintiff’s attorney: Colin R. Hagan of Shlansky Law Group LLP, Chelsea, MA. Action: The plaintiff, a nurse, has brought a breach of contract suit against the defendants, alleging she was illegally ousted from a venture she founded, which was instrumental in obtaining a license in January 2014 to produce medical marijuana in Connecticut. The plaintiff allegedly owned half of the business and is seeking $76,000 in monetary damages. Case no. 3:14-cv01847-VLB. Filed Dec. 10.

New Canaan Neighborhoods Inc., et al., Stamford. Filed by Kenneth Soderquist, New Canaan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael P. Foley Jr., Cheshire. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he slipped and fell on an icy walkway owned by the defendants and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to remove the ice and snow from the walkway. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other and further relief as this court may deem just and proper. Case no. FST-cv14-6024025-S. Filed Dec. 9.

Fabrique Ltd. Filed by Zenaida Rivera. Plaintiff’s attorney: Amanda Maria DeMatteis of Cicchiello & Cicchiello, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a disabilities suit against the defendant due to the need to wear a hearing aid device and subsequent treatment by her employer, the defendant. Plaintiff alleged that it is in violation of the American with Disabilities Act due to its alleged discriminatory actions toward her, including a wrongful termination, discrimination for disability and retaliation. The plaintiff claims money damages, damages for lost wages, reinstatement, damages for emotional distress, punitive damages and reasonable attorney’s fees. Case no. 3:14-cv-01841-SRU. Filed Dec. 8.

Park Meadow Condominium Association, et al., New Canaan. Filed by Manik Advanti, New Canaan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert J. Scigimpaglia Jr., Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this defective premise suit against the defendants alleging that the premise on which he resided contained high-magnetic levels due to high-voltage cables running under his bed. The plaintiff alleges that the defendants were negligent in failing to install the cables in a proper manner. As a result, he suffered injuries. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs, attorney’s fees and any other and further relief that the court considers just, equitable and proper. Case no. FST-cv14-6024033-S. Filed Dec. 9.

Fletcher - Thompson Inc., et al. Filed by Zurich American Insurance Co. Plaintiff’s attorney: Frank Szilagyi and Carrie M. Coulombe of Szilagyi & Daly, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach of contract suit against the defendants. The plaintiff allegedly issued a policy of professional and pollution insurance to defendants, fulfilled contractual obligations and provided coverage. The defendants are allegedly liable for certain deductible obligations to reimburse plaintiff for amounts associated with claims submitted for coverage. Plaintiff has allegedly sent invoices for the policy, however defendants failed and refused to remit payment. The plaintiff claims $99,000. Case no. 3:14-cv-01846-VLB. Filed Dec. 10.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Barberino Car Country LLC. Filed by Josette J. Scaccia. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daniel S. Blinn of the Consumer Law Group, Rocky Hill. Action: The plaintiff has brought a truth-in-lending suit against the defendant related to the purchase, sale and financing tactics of the defendant. The plaintiff allegedly had not been made aware that the motor vehicle financing agreement had been assigned to a third party. Upon plaintiff’s acceptance of the offer and subsequent possession of the car, the defendant attempted to take back possession, effectively repossessing the motor vehicle. The plaintiff claims injunctive relief in the form that no finance charges are collectible, an order compelling the transfer of title to the plaintiff, statutory damages of $2,000, and attorney’s fees and costs. Case no. 3:14-cv-01836-AVC. Filed Dec. 8.

FIGURES Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., et al. Filed by Robert L. Drummond et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: Matthew Sorokin of Sorokin Law Firm LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a fair labor standards suit against the defendants, their former employers. The plaintiffs in this suit are nonexempt employees who worked more than 40 hours, but allegedly did not receive overtime pay. The employer allegedly had a policy that employees may not work “off the clock” and in fact terminated one of the plaintiffs in this suit. Yet with work requirements and current staffing, the plaintiffs were allegedly unable to avoid working overtime. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages, liquidated damages, interest and costs and reasonable attorney fees. Case no. 3:14-cv-01837-AWT. Filed Dec. 8. National Railroad Passenger Corp., New Haven. Filed by Gerald Poulton, Niantic. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cahill Goetsch & Perry PC, West Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employer liability suit against the defendant alleging that he was injured on the job due to an unsafe work environment maintained by the defendant. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. 3:14-cv-1823-VLB. Filed Dec. 4. Performance Sports Group Ltd. et al. Filed by Lindsay Held. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jeffrey L. Carton of Denlea & Carton LLP, White Plains, NY. Action: The plaintiff has brought a class action suit against the defendants for false truth-in-lending. The plaintiff allegedly purchased the defendants’ lacrosse helmet. The defendants allegedly failed to disclose that the product did not meet NOCSAE standards, was not safe to use and had been restricted from organized play. The plaintiff alleges that this practice constitutes fraud and seeks damages. Case no. 3:14-cv-01842-AVC. Filed Dec. 9.

Prindle Hill Construction LLC, et al, Orange. Filed by Luis Romero. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Greater Bridgeport Transit Au- Mariusz Kurzyna, New Britian. Acthority. Filed by Benjamin Lai, Bridge- tion: The plaintiff has brought this fair port. Action: The plaintiff has brought labor suit against the defendants and a job discrimination suit against the his former employers, alleging that defendant, alleging that it provided they failed to keep a labor poster posta hostile exclusionary work environ- ed at the place he worked. The plainment for him due to his nationality tiff alleged that the defendants paid and age. The plaintiff claims $8,000 him all in cash and did not keep refor expenses and emotional distress. cords of the hours he worked, which Case no. 3:14-cv-01838-JCH. Filed allowed them to deny him overtime pay. The plaintiff claims all wages Dec. 8. owed, liquidated damages, double damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief in law or equity as the court may deem just. Case no. 3:14-cv-01835-AWT. Filed Dec. 5.

Starion Energy Inc., Middletown. Filed by Lydia Gruber, Windsor. Plaintiff’s attorney: Izard Nobel LLP, West Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had overcharged for electricity by offering low “teaser rates,” which went up after a few months. The price the defendant charged for electricity allegedly went up when the market price for electricity went up. However, when the market price went down the price the defendant was charged for electricity allegedly stayed the same. The plaintiff claims damages, injunctive relief, disgorgement of profits, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees costs and such other and further relief in law or equity as the court may deem just. Case no. 3:14-cv-01828-SRU. Filed Dec. 4.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Bogdan, Robin G., et al., Norwalk. Appointed committee: Ronald Edmund Kowalski II, Norwalk. Property: 162 Ponus Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $280,000. Docket no. FST-cv-146021160-S. Filed Dec. 12. Capinera, Josephine, Monroe. Appointed committee: Donald Cretella, Monroe. Property: 26 Highland Drive, Monroe. Amount: $115,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-13-6039341-S. Filed Dec. 12. Cervone, Elizabeth J., et al., Monroe. Appointed committee: Timothy M. Pletter, Monroe. Property: 218 Old Zoar Road, Monroe. Amount: $265,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-136038552-S. Filed Dec. 10. Fisher, Priscilla E., and Shane Fisher, et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Brad S. Robbins, Stratford. Property: 100 Silver Lane, Stratford. Amount: $145,000. Docket no. FBT-cv11-6023916-S. Filed Dec. 11. Svendberg, Lois E., et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Charles D. O’Hara Jr., Stratford. Property: 59 Oakland St., Stratford. Amount: $102,316. Docket no. FBT-cv-13-6038676S. Filed Dec. 11. Turey, Thomas J. and Winnipak Village Condominium Inc., et al., Norwalk. Appointed committee: Kenneth M. Gruder, Norwalk. Property: 71 Aiken St., Apt. G3, Norwalk. Amount: $175,623. Docket no. FST-cv13-602020572-S. Filed Dec. 8.

COMMERCIAL 176 Lewis LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Edith M. Coles, Bridgeport. Property: Unit A-S in North Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $22,000. Filed Dec. 10. 18 Kings Highway North LLC, Westport. Seller: JDM Partners LLC, Westport. Property: 18 Kings Highway North, Westport. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Dec. 4.

20 Olmstead Lane LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Philip J. Piser and Mary E. Jaehnig, Ridgefield. Property: 20 Olmstead Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $360,000. Filed Dec. 12. 5 Keofferam LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Paul A. Coughlin and Sheryl Coughlin, Greenwich. Property: Parcel B, Map 6788, Greenwich. Amount: $3.6 million. Filed Dec. 5. 9 Lois Street LLC, Stratford. Seller: D - J Leasing Associates, Stamford. Property: 11 Lois St., Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 8. 9 Prospect Road LLC, Westport. Seller: Richard Francis and Janet Francis, Westport. Property: 9 Prospect Road, Westport. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Dec. 1. AMP Investments LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Catherine L. Prins, Fairfield. Property: 56 Spinning Wheel Road, Fairfield. Amount: $420,000. Filed Dec. 11. Andrews Property LLC, Danbury. Seller: John M. Pica and Linda Ann Pica, Danbury. Property: 67 Brittanica Drive, Danbury. Amount: $286,000. Filed Dec. 4. Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Seller: Janet S. Fowler and Wilburt F. Fowler, San Diego, Calif. Property: 1700 Broadbridge Ave., Unit A-28, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 11. Bayview Development III LLC, Stratford. Seller: Arif Seyal, Westport. Property: 114 Fourth Lane, Stratford. Amount: $235,000. Filed Dec. 8. Cantina Hospitality LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Deborah Brown, Miami Beach, Fla. Property: 497-489 North Ave., and 493-503 North Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $647,734. Filed Dec. 8. Dietter Properties LLC, Brookfield. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 43 Dowling Drive, Ridgefield. Amount: $252,500. Filed Dec. 3. EAI LL LLC, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 554556 Capital St., Bridgeport. Amount: $110,000. Filed Dec. 11. East Main 503 LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Bridgeport James Street Properties LLC, Norwalk. Property: 439-449 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $110,000. Filed Dec. 11. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Carole Cambell Gordon and Jack B. Golden, Port St. Lucie, Fla. Property: 364B Navajo Lane, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 8. IHP Danbury (CT) Owner LLC, Palm Beach, Fla. Seller: Orchard Hotels Danbury LLC, Oak Brook, Ill. Property: Lot A, Map 11039, Danbury. Amount: $8.3 million. Filed Dec. 2.

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FACTS J & C Investments LLC, Danbury. Seller: Elizabeth Placella, Danbury. Property: 7 Fairview Drive, Danbury. Amount: $86,500. Filed Dec. 11. Joyce Van Lines Inc., Oxford. Seller: William Joyce, Hollis, N.H. Property: 9 Strickland Road, Greenwich. Amount: $725,000. Filed Dec. 3. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Seller: T. Kim Warlich, Norwalk. Property: 7 Parkview Road, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 11. M-Three LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Monterey Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 5-101 in Oakview Condominim, Bridgeport. Amount: $25,000. Filed Dec. 8. National Transfer Services LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Mary Deborah Doran and Jeremy Mercier, Norwalk. Property: Parcel 2, Map 7143, Norwalk. Amount: $445,000. Filed Dec. 11. Niti Rentals LLC, Danbury. Seller: Tania Jara, Danbury. Property: 27 Fairview Drive, Unit 4, Danbury. Amount: $80,000. Filed Dec. 2. Pennymac Corp., Moorpark, Calif. Seller: Drazenko Magazin and Enila Magazin, Bridgeport. Property: 200 Pleasantview Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 10. Rebecca McGuigan-Ambrose LMFT LLC, Monroe. Seller: Victor G. Catalano and Janice R. Catalano, Monroe. Property: 324 Elm St., Suite 204B, Monroe. Amount: $130,000. Filed Dec. 1. Rock House LLC, Darien. Seller: Brookside Nurseries Inc., Norwalk. Property: 8 Mulvoy St., Norwalk. Amount: $245,000. Filed Dec. 12. Rostage Pepper Street LLC, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Seller: Pepper Street Park LLC, Stratford. Property: 551 Pepper St., Monroe. Amount: $4.8 million. Filed Dec. 9. Ryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Estate Corp., Bridgeport. Seller: Joseph Buzzanca and James Buzzanca, Bridgeport. Property: 2394 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $575,000. Filed Dec. 11. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 24 Coggswell St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 8. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: M&T Bank, Cheektowaga, N.Y. Property: 9 Fairview Ave., Unit 2-9, Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 9. Staltaro Properties LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Barbara M. Shay, Fairfield. Property: 549 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $550,000. Filed Dec. 11.

The Catherine Colomey Living Trust, Stoneham, Mass. Seller: Rose J. Atkinson, Monroe. Property: 109 Hidden Knolls Circle, Monroe. Amount: $100,000. Filed Dec. 8. Vivi Brasil LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Ceclio Silva, Bridgeport. Property: 481 Catherine St., Bridgeport. Amount: $125,000. Filed Dec. 8.

QUIT CLAIM 11 Outpost LLC, Ridgefield. Grantor: Joseph Heyman, Ridgefield. Property: 11 Outpost Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 12. 12 West End Avenue LLC, Westport. Grantor: Jason Dolger and Monica Leonard, Westport. Property: 12 W. End Ave., Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 10. 15 Emerson Street LLC, Norwalk. Grantor: Jason Dolger and Monica Leonard, Norwalk. Property: 15 Emerson St., Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 10. 4180 Black Rock LLC, Norwalk. Grantor: Mild Voyager LLC, Southport. Property: 4180 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed Dec. 11. 5 Spruce Street LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Rock Art LLC, Danbury. Property: Spruce Street, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 2. Angelica, Nancy A. and Gerald R. Angelica, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Grantor: Angela Nancy A. LLC, Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 270-272 Hunyadi Ave., Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 8. Bank of America NA Charlotte, N.C. Grantor: OneWest Bank FSB, Pasadena, Calif. Property: 218 Old Zoar Road, Monroe. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 10. Bank of America NA Charlotte, N.C. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 26 Highland Drive, Monroe. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 12. Barrow, Suzanne C., Paul N. Levesque, Peter A. Levesque and Diane M. Press, Loveland, Ohio. Grantor: Normand P. Levesque and Claire Y. Levesque, Trumbull. Property: Lot 88, Map 256, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 25. Basile, Isabella A. and Christiano Basile, Stamford. Grantor: Isabella A. Basile, Stamford. Property: Lot 15, Map 11269A and B, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 4. Boccanfuso, Domenico, Westport. Grantor: Giuseppe A. Boccanfuso III, Hallandale Beach, Fla. Property: 940 Post Road East, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 3.

Brennan, Cathleen B., William W. Brennan Jr. and Stephen J. Brennan, Trumbull. Grantor: Carolyn M. Brennan, Trumbull. Property: 160 Oldfield Road, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 13. Browning, Margaret F. and David L. Kufferman, Fairfield. Grantor: Margaret E. Browning, Fairfield. Property: 877 Westport Turnpike, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 8. Cannavaro, Kathleen B., Danbury. Grantor: Theodore J. Cannavaro, Danbury. Property: 503 Sienna Drive, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 10. Casados, Margo G. and Richard L. Casados, Monroe. Grantor: Carmen Martinez, Santa Fe, N.M. Property: 777 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 3. Chintalapudi, Venkata J. and Prasad Chintalapudi, Norwalk. Grantor: Panzer Solutions LLC, Norwalk. Property: Unit 1 of Van Buren Village Condominium, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 9. Costanzo, Teresa, Danbury. Grantor: Marietta Costanzo, Danbury. Property: 60 Park Ave., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 8. Cryan, Christopher, Fairfield. Grantor: Michelle Cryan, Fairfield. Property: 314 Sturbridge Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 10. Curtis, Patricia A. and Lashonda Jackson, Bridgeport. Grantor: Clyde Jackson, Bridgeport. Property: 68 Sherman St., Bridgeport. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 9. Daly, Gerald J., Danbury. Grantor: Grace M. Voights, Danbury. Property: 55, 57 and 59 Middle River Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 8.

FIGURES Elwart, Anna K., Ridgefield. Grantor: Sebastian Elwart, Ridgefield. Property: 46 Soundview Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 8. Esposito, Leslie Vega, Newtown. Grantor: Leslie Vega Esposito, Newtown. Property: 75 Jockey Hollow Road, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 2. Farber, Anna Czekaj, Westport. Grantor: Anna C. Farber, Westport. Property: 11 Crooked Mile Road, Westport. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 5. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 172-174 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 8. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, McLean, Va. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 2 Sandlewood Lane, Ridgefield. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 12. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Gables, Fla. Property: 166 Bridgeview Place, Stratford. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 8. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 3200 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 8. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Ariz. Property: 815-817 Brewster St., Bridgeport. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 8.

Diaz, Magdalena, Bridgeport. Grantor: Pedro Diaz, Bridgeport. Property: 136 Judson Place, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 10.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Onewest Bank FSB, Austin, Texas. Property: 3200 Park Ave., Unit 6E2, Bridgeport. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 8.

Dixon, Gregory, Bronx, N.Y. Grantor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 197-199 Hewitt St., Bridgeport. Amount: $35,000. Filed Dec. 9.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 4951 Center St., Bridgeport. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 8.

Donahue, Riker J., Ridgefield. Grantor: Christopher Maceluch, Ridgefield. Property: Lots 11E, 12E, 29E, 30E and 31E, Map 748, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 9.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 14 Platt St., Unit 6, Norwalk. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 8.

Donahue, Riker J., Ridgefield. Grantor: Riker J. Donahue, Ridgefield. Property: Lots 11E, 12E, 29E, 30E and 31E, Map 748, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 9. Eller, Larry, Westport. Grantor: David Eller, Westport. Property: 20 Cross St., Unit 4, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 3.

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Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 260-262 Henry Ave., Stratford. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 8. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: OneWest Bank FSB, Pasadena, Calif. Property: 59 Oakland St., Stratford. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Dec. 11.

Federal National Mortgage Corp., Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 71 Aiken St., Apt. G3, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 8. Fedign, Patricia A., Danbury. Grantor: Peter Drake, Danbury. Property: 4 Alexander D. Ave., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 2. Gentile, Stephen J., Monroe. Grantor: Rachael George, Monroe. Property: 19 Cutlers Farm Road, Monroe. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 9. Goldberg, Joyce Bertha and Bernard Maurice Goldberg, Fairfield. Grantor: Bernard M. Goldberg and Joyce B. Goldberg, Fairfield. Property: 371 Sky Top Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 8. Granello, Susan T., Paul J. Granello and Nancy F. Hedine, Monroe. Grantor: Nancy F. Hedine and Susan T. Granello, Monroe. Property: 74 Longview Road, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 20. Green, David L., Danbury. Grantor: David L. Green, Sandra L. Howard, Edward C. Green and Ronald L. Green, Danbury. Property: 27 Ole Musket Lane, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 11. Greene, Betsy Gustafson and Walter L. Greene Jr., Westport. Grantor: Walter L. Greene Jr. and Betsy Gustafson Greene, Westport. Property: 3 Larch Tree Lane, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 5. Grosko, Dana, Monroe. Grantor: Dorothy Grosko, Milford. Property: 1459 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 12. Habib, Mohammed, Danbury. Grantor: Isa Mohammed, Danbury. Property: 14 South St., Unit 56, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 3. Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Inc., Bridgeport. Grantor: city of Bridgeport. Property: 216 Cloverhill Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 10. Howard, Robert G., Danbury. Grantor: Donna R. Howard, Danbury. Property: Lot 27, Map 1753, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 3. Kiriakopoulos, Jennie and Melpo K. Santilli, Fairfield. Grantor: Jennie Kiriakopoulos and Melpo K. Santilli, Fairfield. Property: 55 Villa Place, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 11. Lamb, Patricia A. and James W. Lamb, Westport. Grantor: James W. Lamb, Westport. Property: Kings Highway North, Map 7580, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 11. Lander, Jini and Jack Lander, Danbury. Grantor: Jini Lander and Jack Lander, Danbury. Property: 37 Seneca Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 8.

PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Apparatus and systems, including an imaging module and developer module installable in an electrostatographic printing system. Patent no. 8,918,027 issued to Jeffrey M. Fowler, Rochester, N.Y.; and Ian Harpur, Welwyn Garden, Ga. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Compositions of a metal amidine complex and second compound, coating compositions comprising same. Patent no. 8,912,113 issued to Ramanathan Ravichandran, Suffern, N.Y.; Robert Coughlin, Norwalk; Bing Hsieh, Ridgefield; Farouk Abi-Karam, Wilton; and John Florio, Norwalk. Assigned to King Industries, Inc., Norwalk. Edge marking for document identification. Patent no. 8,915,187 issued to Richard T. Horn, Claremont, Calif.; and Lynn K. Mello, Pasadena, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for automatically scaling print jobs in an image production device. Patent no. 8,917,415 issued to Matthew O. Scrafford, Fairport, N.Y.; Jason C. Tsongas, Rochester, N.Y.; and Lynn M. Bell, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system for constructing a document redundancy graph. Patent no. 8,914,720 issued to Steven J. Harrington, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system for optimizing black point compensation parameters. Patent no. 8,917,420 issued to Alvaro E. Gil, Rochester, N.Y.; Himanshu J. Madhu, Webster, N.Y.; Lina Fu, Fairport, N.Y.; James M. Sanchez, Rochester, N.Y.; and Connie F. Purdum, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Pharmacokinetically improved compounds. Patent no. 8,916,576 issued to Alessandra Bartolozzi, Norwalk; Stewart Campbell, Framingham, Mass.; Hope Foudoulakis, Framingham, Mass.; Brian Kirk, Sudbury, Mass.; Siya Ram, Winchester, Mass.; Paul Sweetnam, Marblehead, Mass.; and Hemalatha Seshadri, Waltham, Mass. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for automating package assembly. Patent no. 8,915,831 issued to John Oliver Walker, Rochester, N.Y.; Robert Roy Buckley, Rochester, N.Y.; Barry Glynn Gombert, Rochester, N.Y.; Philip Crane Rose, Sodus, N.Y.; and Jennifer Colleen Perotti, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for implementing a supplies fulfillment opportunity for nonmanaged devices. Patent no. 8,917,408 issued to Lawrence J. Bovenzi, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ECONOMY

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Job Growth Continues in November

hat did November mean for Connecticut’s long post-recession recovery?

About 4% of all jobs recovered since the economic downturn, according to the state Department of Labor’s monthly employment report. The DOL reported 4,600 new jobs in November, with net year-over-year gains of 25,700 positions. The unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a point to 6.5%, as more people joined (or re-joined) the labor force. Connecticut now has reclaimed 78% of the 119,100 jobs lost during the March 2008–February 2010 recession. CBIA economist Pete Gioia said while the state’s recovery appears to be gaining momentum, it was important to consider Connecticut’s economic recovery relative to the region and the rest of the country. The U.S. unemployment rate is 5.8%, regaining all jobs lost during the recession back in February. Neighboring Massachusetts has added 60,000 jobs over the last 12 months, with a post-recession recovery rate of 150%, and 5.8% unemployment. “Compared to what’s happening in some other states and across the U.S., Connecticut still has a way to go,” Gioia said. “But now we are within striking distance of exceeding 100% recovery if we continue this pace over the next 12 months.” Gioia added that the state was “ripe for growth,” and could see a return to full employment sooner

than expected if lawmakers address issues affecting Connecticut’s fiscal and economic health, including its business climate. “What the state needs in order to reach full job recovery is for legislators to aggressively pursue a pro-growth agenda that encourages private sector investment,” he said. Five of the state’s 10 industry sectors posted gains in November, led by professional, scientific, and technical services with 2,800 new jobs. That sector saw 2,000 new positions in administrative and support services, which houses temporary employment services. Trade, transportation, and utilities added a net 2,000 jobs, with retailers accounting for the bulk of those gains with 2,200 positions filled. The financial activities sector added 700 jobs, followed by other services and leisure and hospitality, with each gaining a modest 100 positions. Information led the losing sectors, shedding 400 jobs, followed by construction and mining (-300), manufacturing (-200), government (-100), and education and health services (-100). Five of the state’s six labor market areas showed gains, with New Haven the only losing region, dropping 100 jobs. Hartford added 2,600 jobs during November, followed by Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk (2,300), Waterbury (500), Norwich-New London (300), and Danbury (200).  Read more at gov.cbia.com

ill Connecticut continue adding jobs in 2015?

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