Fairfield County Business Journal articles from November 2003

Fairfield County Business Journal archives from November 2003

Top of the heap: software company aims at dominating its market.(Competitive edge: CYA Technologies)
November 3, 2003... The 'CYA' in CYA Technologies Inc. doesn't stand for what you think it stands for. It stands for 'Cover Your Assets,'" said Elaine Price, one of three co-founders and president and chief executive officer of the Trumbull-based software...

Dilenschneider's '50 Plus' has second printing.(Fairfield County Business Book Club)(50 Plus! Critical Decisions for the Rest of Your Life by Robert L. Dilenschneider)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Darien resident Robert L. Dilenschneider's third installment in his trilogy of professional life-planning books--this one called "50 Plus! Critical Decisions for the Rest of Your Life"--is now in its second printing. The former head of...

Reby writes road map to worry-free retirement.(Fairfield County Business Book Club)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Financial planner and retirement expert Robert J. Reby, author of "Retire Without Worry," says despite the plethora of retirement books and advice in circulation, most of us still ask the same questions over and over again about retirement and...

Streaming Media to launch annual 'Sourcebook'.(Fairfield County Business Book Club)
November 3, 2003... Information Today Inc. and its subsidiary Streaming Media Inc. of Wilton plan to launch the "Streaming Media Industry Sourcebook," a new annual publication for technology, managers and executive decision--makers who are implementing rich media...

Northshore buys more Startech stock.(Startech Environmental Corp. and Northshore Asset Management L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Startech Environmental Corp. of Wilton, reported that in addition to the $3 million already received from Northshore Asset Management L.L.C., Northshore has bought an additional 558,347 shares of common stock for $500,000. In addition,...

Emosyn signs PI Componentes as distributor in Brazil.(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Danbury-based Emosyn, the fabless semiconductor division of ATMI Inc., has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with PI Componentes of Brazil to distribute and sell Theseus Platinum microprocessors into Brazilian smart card projects....

Charkit to distribute chemical in U.S.(Charkit Chemical Corp., through a joint agreement with ATOFINA Chemicals Inc., is the exclusive distributor of ethyldiisopropylamine )(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Charkit Chemical Corp., through a joint agreement with ATOFINA Chemicals Inc., is the exclusive distributor of ethyldiisopropylamine for the pharmaceutical industry. "Ethyldiisopropylamine is a very efficient proton scavenger most commonly...

Dictaphone to offer Web-based clinical data sharing.(MDexchange Inc. marketing and development agreementS)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Dictaphone Corp. of Stratford and MDexchange Inc. of Middletown, have signed a marketing and development agreement that will allow Dictaphone to integrate into its speech and language product line the proprietary. Internet-based file sharing...

Starwood Capital buys 1801 K St.(Starwood Capital Group L.L.C. has secured a $155 million acquisition loan to buy an office complex in the Golden Triangle section of Washington, D.C.'s central business district. )(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Starwood Capital Group L.L.C. has secured a $155 million acquisition loan from RBS Greenwich Capital's real estate Finance Group to buy an office complex in the Golden Triangle section of Washington, D.C.'s central business district. The...

XL America partners with Pearl & Associates.(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... XL America Inc. of Stamford and Pearl & Associates Ltd., an insurance program administrator, have a new underwriting partnership with respect to Pearl's real estate errors and omissions insurance program. Pearl administers an errors and...

Small businesses hope for tax rollbacks.(Issues@Work)
November 3, 2003... When the state legislators go back to work in February, small-business owners, already left shortchanged from a depressed economy, are hoping for tax rollbacks. Joseph Brennan, vice president of the Connecticut Business & Industry...

Personnel records now include e-mails and faxes.(Issues@Work)
November 3, 2003... In today's business environment, e-mail, and faxes are as common as pens and pencils. The Connecticut Legislature, realizing the increased importance of this technological correspondence, passed a new law regarding this growing technology that...

Report: Fairfield office market stable.
November 3, 2003... The Fairfield County office market is continuing its recovery, according to third-quarter statistics released by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. Direct leasing continues to outpace subleasing, with 587,646 square feet...

FuelCell announces milestone.(Caterpillar Inc. and FuelCell Energy Inc. have achieved an important milestone in their partnership with the installation of the largest fuel cell power generation plant in Illinois)
November 3, 2003... Caterpillar Inc. and FuelCell Energy Inc. have achieved an important milestone in their partnership with the installation of the largest fuel cell power generation plant in Illinois. The 250-kilowatt Direct FuelCell (DFC) power plant is now...

Job seekers should be more than a smile and a suit.(techniques for interviews)
November 3, 2003... "Why should I hire you?" It's a standard interview question, but the answers employers receive can be far from ordinary. The Creative Group, a staffing service providing marketing, advertising, creative and Web professionals on a project...

Majority of job seekers face multiple interviews.(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... First impressions count when interviewing for a new position--and apparently so do second and third impressions. Forty-four percent of advertising and marketing executives polled recently said candidates for staff positions typically...

Year-to-date permits 2.4 percent below 2002 levels.(Housing Update)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Commissioner James F. Abromaitis of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development said communities authorized 850 new housing units in August 2003, a 4.8 percent increase compared with August 2002 when 811 units were...

Law firm moves office to new space.(Housing Update)(the firm will be moving its Southport office to 253 Post Road West)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... The law firm Pullman & Comley L.L.C. has taken new office space in Westport. The firm will be moving its Southport office to 253 Post Road West. The six-year lease is for a 6,500-square-foot office. Pullman & Comley has been in legal...

Business Web directory.(Directory)
November 3, 2003... * Accounting & Business Management Software IntelliBridge LLC www.IntelliBridgeLLC.com 203-877-5766 Microsoft Business Solutions--Great Plains Partner Free Software Selection Kit Answers@IntelliBridgeLLC.com *...

Larry Fisher: a lifelong passion for sailboats.(Profits & Passions)
November 3, 2003... Larry Fisher is back working his first career for the second time after his second career faded away with the dot-com bust a few years ago. His first and again career is real estate when he was living in New York City working for...

Poll: convenience wins out over price, value for consumers.(tri-state consumers)
November 3, 2003... Although 31 percent of tri-state consumers plan to spend more frugally this holiday period than in past seasons, they are choosing convenience over price and value, according to a survey conducted by the consumer business practice of Deloitte....

Siemens, EMCOR partner for building performance services.(Siemens Building Technologies Inc. and EMCOR Facilities Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Siemens Building Technologies Inc. and Norwalk-based EMCOR Facilities Services Inc. have entered into an alliance that will benefit customers of both companies by providing comprehensive building performance technologies, solutions and...

ABC to make non-alcoholic mixers for Allied Domecq.(Allied Domecq Spirits USA, American Beverage Corp., licensing agreements)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Westport-based Allied Domecq Spirits has granted a license to American Beverage Corp. for the production of a new line of non-alcoholic cocktail mixers. Appointed by The Licensing Co., ABC is creating a new range of non-alcoholic mixers for the...

The list: office equipment suppliers.(Directory)(Illustration)
November 3, 2003... THE LIST FCBJ Office Equipment suppliers Listed alphabetically. Name, address, telephone number Top local executive(s) Area code: 203 (unless otherwise E-mail address noted) * Web site ...

Booking success: New Castle Hotels cites proactive approach to profits.(Doing Business In Shelton)
November 3, 2003... New Castle Hotels has continued to flourish despite an overall downturn in the hotel industry's business over the last three years, according to Gerald Chase, company president and chief operating officer. Headquartered in Shelton, New...

Shelton businesses optimistic about the future.(Doing Business In Shelton)
November 3, 2003... Business in Shelton is up for some companies and on its way up for others--in more ways than one. While some businesses are trying to continue to recover from the poor economy, others are building themselves up literally, with new...

TranSwitch releases data.(Doing Business In Shelton)(company results)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Shelton-based TranSwitch Corp. recently said its third-quarter 2003 net revenues totaled $5.7 million, with net income amounting to $2.6 million, or 3 cents per basic and diluted share. For the nine months ended Sep. 30, the company has...

Recognition of business and community leadership.(SACIA: the Business Council of Southwestern Connecticut)
November 3, 2003... SACIA, The Business Council of Southwestern Connecticut, annually-recognizes an exceptional leader of the regional business community. Through the Walter H. Wheeler, Jr. Leadership Award, SACIA demonstrates its commitment to volunteer...

Breakfast with champions.(SACIA: the Business Council of Southwestern Connecticut)
November 3, 2003... One of the hottest tickets for younger executives in Fairfield County is an invitation to participate in SACIA's "Breakfast with Champions" series. The Breakfast participants have been nominated by their firm's senior management to...

Successful region with vision of successful future.(SACIA: the Business Council of Southwestern Connecticut)(Southwestern Area Commerce & Industry Association of Connecticut Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Michael Friedman, President & CEO, Purdue Pharma L.P., and recently elected Chairman of SACIA's Board of Directors, delivered his first Chairman's Report to more than 400 business leaders on October 10th. Identifying the key issues the Board...

Wedding businesses pin hopes on 2004.(Bridal Industry)
November 3, 2003... The bridal industry is strong in Fairfield Count, with most wedding service providers reporting little or no impact from the sluggish economy or war. Others said the year has been challenging as some couples downsized their plans or shopped...

Photo tips for wedding guests.(Bridal Industry)
November 3, 2003... Chances are that you will be attending a wedding or two sometime soon. And, chances are, you'll be bringing your camera to the wedding along with a gift or two for the happy couple. Here are some tips from the pros at the New York Institute of...

Something borrowed, something blue, something fragrant that melts stress away.(Bridal Industry)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Can a fragrance really help you cope with everything that goes into being a bride? Aromachology the study of how fragrance affects our moods, seems to indicate so. Aromachologic flagrance oils are compelling scents designed to enhance...

Hair comes the bride: test run your look to avoid helmet head before the wedding day.(Bridal Industry)
November 3, 2003... "How will I wear my hair?" Every bride faces that predicament. Your wedding day hairstyle is a significant aspect of the total bridal look, worth some thought. If you have a bad hair day, the photos to prove it be around for years to come....

Choosing a wedding theme.(Bridal Industry)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... It is a good idea to select a theme for your wedding before embarking on the journey of making wedding plans. By having a theme in mind, you will find it easier to make decisions when it comes to making your bookings for your gowns, location...

The general manager as your chief sales executive?(Bridal Industry)
November 3, 2003... Should the general manager have his/her own accounts? Yes. Today, the more urgent nature of our business has pushed the general manager from "overseer" and "supervisor of the sales director" to a heavily involved sales manager in his/her own...

Paving the way: Fairfield County leads state in fast-growing tech companies.(Tech Cetera)
November 3, 2003... More than half of the state's 50 fastest-growing technology firms are in Fairfield County, most of them packed into the I-95 corridor in an area that was called Silicon Sound a few years ago. The name didn't catch on, but that didn't stop...

Use IP telephony if it makes business sense, Gartner says.(Tech Cetera)
November 3, 2003... Before 2005, almost all Internet-protocol telephony projects will be justified on cost savings because few enterprises will be able to translate new IP telephony capabilities into business value, according to Stamford-based Gartner Inc. ...

Bankruptcies.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
November 3, 2003... The following petition was filed in United States Bankruptcy Court. Chapter 11 indicates the filer intends to submit a plan of reorganization to the court. Chapter 7 indicates a liquidation of assets. Troie Inc., d.b.a. Cote d'azur, d.b.a....

Building permits.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
November 3, 2003... Commercial Antonelli, John. Construct a warehouse at 5 Manor St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. E.C. Provini, contractor for May Department Stores. Construct a storage room on interior of first and second floor of 110 High Ridge...

Court cases.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
November 3, 2003... Bridgeport Superior Court Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry Associates P.C., Fairfield, at al. Filed by Zakhra Kissne, Fairfield. Plaintiff's attorney: Bruce Elstein of Elstein & Elstein P.C., Bridgeport. Action: plaintiff claims she...

Credits, clients and awards.(On The Record)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Family Services Woodfield, Bridgeport a nonprofit human services organization, presented its 2003 awards to the following individuals.. Drummond C. Bell III of Southport, a partner at McFarland Dewey & Co., New York City, an investment...

Deeds.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
November 3, 2003... Commercial 21 Dellwood Associates L.L.C. Seller: Robert Scherr, Greenwich. Property: in Greenwich. Amount: $1.14 million. Filed Oct. 3. 277 Fairfield Avenue L.L.C. Seller: Olympia Crist. Property: 269-275 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport....

Foreclosures.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
November 3, 2003... Allgood, Lawrence. In favor of First Union National Bank. Property: 157-159 Helen St., Bridgeport. Foreclosure of tax liens (amount unspecified). Filed Oct. 14. Ramos, Luis, et al. In favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc....

Leases.(On The Record)(Directory)
November 3, 2003... Bethany Metal L.L.C., Chappaqua, N.Y., by Mary E. Rasamny. Landlord: Nilra Realty Corp., Bethel, by Mary E. Rasamny. Property: 165 Grassy Plain St., Bethel. Terms: 13 years beginning Sept. 1, 2003. Filed Oct. 8. Magellan Restaurant Group...

Liens.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
November 3, 2003... Federal Tax Liens-filed Candle Lite Pix L.L.C., Trumbull. Seller: Jean Angelucci, Bridgeport. Property: vicinity Front Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $95,000. Filed Oct. 8. Chestnut, Phyllis, 850 Norman St., Bridgeport. $4,730 federal...

Lis pendens.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
November 3, 2003... The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Acosta, Sylvia, Filed by Cendant Mortgage Corp., by Hunt Leibert Chester & Jacobson P.C., Hartford....

Mortgages.(On The Record)(Directory)
November 3, 2003... 21 Delwood Associates L.L.C., Greenwich. Lender: First New Canaan L.L.C., New Canaan. Property: 21 Delwood Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $900,000. Filed Oct. 3. 22 Second Avenue L.L.C., Danbury, by Lynn Morse. Lender: Spring Hill Capital L.L.C....

New business names.(On The Record)(Directory)
November 3, 2003... The Business Journal is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings. A to Z Cleaning Service, 20 Springside Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Bonnie Lacara. Filed Sept. 30. A Way With Words, 14 Greenview Road,...

U.S. Trust.(Newsmakers)(Thomas C. Clark was named a managing director and head of the company's Greenwich office and Denise B. Davis joined the company's Stamford office as a senior vice president in the business development group)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... U.S. Trust, a New York City-based wealth management company, announced the following appointments. Thomas C. Clark of New York City was named a managing director and head of the company's Greenwich office. In addition, Clark will serve as...

Fletcher-Thompson Inc.(Newsmakers)(Charles Cassidy joined the firm as director of planning, specialized educational facilities and Peter D. Ottavio joined the firm as principal, engineering practice group)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Fletcher-Thompson Inc., Shelton, an architectural, engineering and interior design firm, announced the following appointments. Charles Caasidy of Avon joined the firm as director of planning specialized educational facilities, a newly...

HTG Investment Advisors Inc.(Newsmakers)(Pamela Schuler joined HTG Investment Advisors Inc. )(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Pamela Schuler of Stamford joined HTG Investment Advisors Inc., New Canaan, a provider of personal wealth and investment advisory services, as an associate. Most recently, Schuler was manager, investment management in the London office of EFG...

American Bankers Association.(Newsmakers)(Nicki Brown was named chair of the Community Bankers Council of the American Bankers Association)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Nicki Brown of Wilton. president and chief executive officer of The Wilton Bank, Wilton, was named chair of the Community Bankers Council of the American Bankers Association. Washington, D.C. Brown was formerly vice chair of the council. She...

On the agenda.(On The Record)(Calendar)
November 3, 2003... Wednesday, Nov. 5 Fairchester ProSchmooze meeting, with Vonetta Booker-Brown of RightHand Concepts, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Temple Bar. 120 Bedford St., Stamford. $25 members: $30 non-members. To register, call Eric Sohn at 554-2195. ...

Patents.(On The Record)
November 3, 2003... The following patents were issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Adaptive motion controller. Patent no. 6,609,035 issued to: Timothy J. Liska, W. Simsbury, assigned to Emhart Glass S.A., Cham,...

Public notices.(On The Record)(Public Notice)(Calendar)
November 3, 2003... Thursday, Nov. 6 Western Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's "Dinner of Champions" event, with Tommy Lasorda as an honoree, 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Greenwich, 1800 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich. $350. For tickets,...

Country Living Associates.(Real Estate Update)(Christine Saxbe joined the New Canaan office as a sales associate)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Christine Saxbe of New Canaan joined the New Canaan office of Country Living Associates as a sales associate. Since 1993, Saxbe worked in the home decoration field, most recently at the Saxbe Robert Allen Group, New York City. She holds a...

Pullman & Comley L.L.C.(Real Estate Update)(leased office space at 253 Post Road West, Westport)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Pullman & Comley L.L.C., a law firm with headquarters in Bridgeport, leased 8,500 square feet of office space at 253 Post Road West, Westport. The firm relocated its Southport office to the site. Vidal/Wettenstein L.L.C., Westport, represented...

Resource directory.(Directory)(Illustration)
November 3, 2003... Adult Day Care/Eldercare * Just Like Home, Inc. 914-345-5016 Advertising Agencies * Growth Marketing Group 914-2423441 Still waiting for the recovery? Take...

Professional directory.(Directory)(Illustration)
November 3, 2003... Accountancy * Accountemps--Temporary Financial Staffing Stamford 203-324-3399 Fax: 203-351-9831 White Plains 914-682-8842 Fax: 914-287-0084 * Ben Nightingale & Co., Inc. ...

Steps to free and fair trade with China.(Viewpoint)
November 3, 2003... Many small and midsize Connecticut companies are active in the global marketplace. International trade is of immense importance to state manufacturers and for the continued growth and development of the U.S. economy. According to a recent...

The stock market is hard on the nerves.(Looking Inside)
November 3, 2003... After years of frazzling my nerves watching the gyrations of the rock market--today it's up, tomorrow it's down--I knew there must be a better way. I am amazed that more older people who saw savings disappear in mutual funds and common...

Probus Club of Greater Bridgeport.(Newsmakers)(Stuart M. Gordon appointed)(Brief Article)
November 3, 2003... Stuart M. Gordon of Fairfield, vice president of finance at The Kennedy Center Inc., Trumbull, a rehabilitation agency, was elected president of the Probes Club of Greater Bridgeport, a volunteer civic organization that provides community...

Greenwich bus drivers end strike.(Issues@Work)
November 10, 2003... The one-day Greenwich school bus drivers' strike last week is seen by labor experts as a bold maneuver, albeit one of a last resort. Despite a similar bus strike pitting drivers against the Laidlaw Bus Co. last month in Sheltori and a...

Dealing with suspected workplace drug abuse.(Issues@Work)
November 10, 2003... The issue of drug abuse in the workplace is an unpleasant one to face. Some employers will deny that the problem exists at their organizations; others feel sure that they would be able to recognize the problem in employees when and if it...

Contact lens technology nets company $1.25M.(Competitive Technologies Inc.)
November 10, 2003... Good things come to those who wait--that's the view Fairfield-based Competitive Technologies Inc. recently took in regard to the $1.25 million deal it struck to finally collect on a 1989 sale of contact lens technologies to Unilens Corp. USA....

Business web directory.(Directory)
November 10, 2003... * Accounting & Business Management Software IntelliBridge LLC www.IntelliBridgeLLC.com 203-877-5766 Microsoft Business Solutions--Great Plains Partner Free Software selection Kit Answers@IntelliBridgeLLC.com *...

Defining the mix in mixed-use.
November 10, 2003... A proposed $100 million plan to turn a polluted, 150-year-old wire mill in Redding into a model community for new urban planning faces a number of challenges, not the least of which is the concept itself. As it stands, The Georgetown Land...

Survey: public confidence in financial system swoons.
November 10, 2003... Public faith in the U.S. banking and financial system is at a seven-year low, according to the 2003 American Banker/Gallup Consumer Survey. At the same time, customer satisfaction levels fell to the lowest level in nearly two decades. The...

Deal connects Bridgeport barge service to NY, NJ.
November 10, 2003... The Bridgeport Port Authority (BPA) has reached an agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to develop plans to utilize the city barge facility for the transportation of containerized cargo in 2004. Joseph A. Riccio,...

Capital commitments to venture capital firms remain slow.
November 10, 2003... The venture capital fund-raising environment continued its slow pace in 1 the third quarter of 2003. Only 19 funds closed on $1.4 billion in the third quarter of 2003, according to Thomson Venture Economics and the National Venture Capital...

Real estate projects fuel Fairfield's optimism.(Real Estate and Construction)
November 10, 2003... New residential and retail developments are expected to help boost business, create jobs and allow Fairfield County dries to flourish, local economic development officials say. "The indicators are that the commercial real estate market is...

Innovative ways to manage risk spur brownfields restoration.(Real Estate and Construction)
November 10, 2003... For many years, the thought of redeveloping former industrial sites gave many Connecticut businesses pause. Despite government incentives for taking on such projects, the potentially large liabilities associated with owning or cleaning a...

Unique time for the economy.(Real Estate and Construction)
November 10, 2003... Real estate markets go through two different cycles. Physical cycles, determined by demand and supply for real estate, and financial cycles, where changes in capital flows through real estate, affect the prices of buildings. This is the...

Senate OKs $40.5M to ease traffic congestion in Conn.(Real Estate and Construction)
November 10, 2003... The U.S. Senate has approved $40.5 million to help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and cut commute times for Connecticut residents. Sens. Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman urged their Senate colleagues to include funds for a...

Additional funding on the way for Stamford Courthouse.(Real Estate and Construction)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... Gov. John Rowland has announced the pending approval of $11 million for the completion of the parking garage at the Stamford Courthouse. The courthouse itself was finished and opened in 2001. The state Bond Commission was expected to...

Construction activity flat until 2004; outlook bright for 2005.(Real Estate and Construction)
November 10, 2003... Unlike past few years, when residential been leading the construction market, it is now nonresidential construction that will be the market leader. This was an account given by Edward Sullivan, chief economist, Portland Cement Association,...

Danbury hangs tough.(Doing business in Danbury)
November 10, 2003... The residential real estate market in Danbury remains strong but is moderating Demand for high-end office space remains paltry. Unemployment ranks among the lowest in the state. The observations come from business owners and members of...

Downtown Danbury experiencing growing pains.(Doing business in Danbury)
November 10, 2003... "You go downtown and there are reasons to go downtown now," said Patty McCarthy of the McCarthy Group at William Raveis Real Estate. "Whether it's a concert on the green or to go to a restaurant, and I'm hoping that they'll just continue...

Patent pending on Cendant Mobility's shipment.(Doing business in Danbury)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... Cendant Mobility, the Danbury-based provider of global mobility management and work force development services, has announced that a patent is pending for its groundbreaking international freight-forwarding model. The approach allows...

Attachments.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
November 10, 2003... Robert Rozmus Plumbing and Heating Inc., et al. $8,468 in favor of East Haven Builders Supply Inc. Property: vicinity Dandy Drive, Greenwich. Filed Oct. 23.

Building Permits.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
November 10, 2003... Commercial 327 Main Avenue Associates, Norwalk. Construct a superstructure for mercantile building at 327 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1.1 million. ADP Service Corp., Norwalk, contractor for 201 Merritt L.L.C., Norwalk....

Court cases.(On The Record)
November 10, 2003... Bridgeport Superior Court 3rd Stoneridge Co-op. Filed by Water Pollution Control Authority of the city of Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Plaintiff's attorney. Russell D. Liskov, Bridgeport. Action: seeks $8,804, plus interest and costs, allegedly...

Peter Porrino of Westport, global director of insurance industry services in the New York City office of Ernst & Young L.L.P., a professional services firm.(Credits, Clients and Awards)(National Multiple Sclerosis Society awards)(Brief Article)
November 10, 2003... Peter Porrino of Westport, global director of insurance industry services in the New York City office of Ernst & Young L.L.P., a professional services firm, received the 2003 Hope Award from the Western Connecticut Chapter of the National...