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Stamford OKs Curaleaf dispensary as city’s second recreational cannabis retailer

January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023 Carmody Land Use partner, Meaghan M. Miles representing Curaleaf cannabis dispensary, quoted in Stamford Advocate article Stamford OKs second recreational cannabis retailer: Curaleaf (stamfordadvocate.com)

‘Food pharmacy’ part of Fair Haven Community Health Clinic expansion plan

January 21, 2023
January 21, 2023 Carmody Land Use partner Meaghan M. Miles is quoted in New Haven Register, representing client Fair Haven Community Health Clinic. https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Food-pharmacy-part-of-Fair-Haven-Community-17731157.php

Appeal your tax assessment in Stamford CT by February 17, 2023

January 05, 2023
Stamford conducted real property tax revaluations in 2022: The revaluation in Stamford will fix a property owner’s tax assessment for the next five years beginning with the October 1, 2022 grand list, which reflects the real property taxes due on July 1, 2023. Most property owners should have received a
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Are the Wilton Center Lofts a little too lofty?

December 28, 2022
Elizabeth Suchy is featured on Westfair Communications. Click here to read the story.

Carmody Adds Experienced Real Estate Partner In Stamford

December 02, 2022
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP is pleased to announce that Carolyn J. Cavolo has joined the firm’s Real Estate & Land Use team as a Partner in its Stamford office. Cavolo focuses her practice on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions advising owners, investors, developers, financial institutions, and planned community
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Breaking Ground: Connecticut’s Top Court Tilts Tables in Favor of Developers

July 27, 2022
In an important and positive case for the real estate development community, the Connecticut Supreme Court has dramatically reduced the amount of discretion a local zoning commission has when reviewing a special permit application. In McLoughlin v. Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Bethel, the court held that while
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Breaking Ground: Zoning reforms in response to COVID-19 are here to stay

June 07, 2022
It has been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic altered the conventional ways of conducting business. During the pandemic, Governor Ned Lamont passed multiple Emergency Orders that allowed businesses and people to continue operating in a modified capacity. The response to some of these initiatives was so positive that as
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Upcoming Deadline (February 20th) to Appeal 2021 Connecticut Municipal Real Property Tax Revaluation

January 10, 2022
The following thirty-seven Connecticut municipalities conducted real property tax revaluations in 2021: Andover, Ashford, Beacon Falls, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Colchester, Columbia, Cornwall, East Hartford, East Haven, East Lyme, Easton, Enfield, Greenwich, Griswold, Groton, Hartford, Hebron, Killingworth, Lisbon, Manchester, Meriden, Middlebury, Middlefield, Milford, Montville, New Haven, Plainville, Plymouth, Portland, Salem, Shelton, Thomaston,
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Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey Elects Five Attorneys to the Partnership

January 04, 2022
Carmody has elected five of its lawyers to the partnership effective January 1, 2022. Commenting on the promotion of the new partners, Managing Partner Rick Street said: “All five of these talented lawyers have made significant contributions to the firm and their communities. Every day these attorneys are steadfast in
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Carmody Continues Growth with Six New Attorneys

December 02, 2021
Carmody  welcomes six new associate attorneys to the firm, demonstrating the firm’s continued growth across its offices and practices. Gideon Asemnor (New Haven) joins the firm’s Litigation practice. Before joining Carmody, Gideon practiced in the areas of professional liability, construction law, product liability, and commercial litigation at a firm in
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Connecticut General Assembly Extends Term of Certain Zoning Approvals

June 17, 2021
The General Assembly passed legislation extending the term of zoning approvals that were effective as of March 10, 2020, the date the Governor declared a State of Emergency to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The adopted legislation is in two parts: Public Act 21-34 (effective June 10, 2021) and HB 6541
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Commercial Tenant Bankruptcy: A Summary as State Courts Reopen

June 22, 2020
On April 10, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive Order No. 7X, detailed here, which instituted a moratorium on residential evictions and summary process actions until July 1, 2020. The Governor’s Order did not apply to commercial eviction proceedings. While a commercial landlord was permitted to serve a notice to
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Land Use and Building Permit Tolling

May 11, 2020
This week, the Governor issued Executive Order: 7JJ (3): THE TOLLING OF LAND USE AND BUILDING PERMITS. This Executive Order extends the period of validity of approval or permits issued by a municipal land use agency or building official so they do not expire during the state of emergency. It
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guidance on Remote Ink-Signed Notarization (RIN)

April 17, 2020
On April 14, 2020, Fannie Mae issued a guidance on the procedures it considered prudent in Remote Ink-Signed Notarization (RIN) closings, and specifically distinguished that the prior remote online notarization (“RON”) guidelines of the Fannie Mae Lender Letter LL-2020-03 do not apply to RINs. Freddie Mac had issued a similar
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COVID-19 Contract and Insurance Issues

March 30, 2020
Dear Clients and Friends, Our team of business, real estate, and litigation lawyers are available to answer your questions about some of the most pressing COVID-19 contract and insurance issues faced by our business clients. Our lawyers are using WebEx and Zoom to counsel clients, negotiate transactions, and try to
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Carmody Elects Richard L. Street as New Managing Partner

February 06, 2020
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP has elected Richard L. Street as the firm’s Managing Partner, effective February 1, 2020. Previously, Rick has served as Assistant Managing Partner of the firm and as Practice Group Leader of the firm’s litigation group. Outgoing Managing Partner Ann Zucker said, “Rick has a
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The New “Mansion Tax” on Residential Real Estate Sales Exceeding $2.5 Million

December 06, 2019
Currently, the State of Connecticut imposes a conveyance tax on residential real estate sales. The current tax rate is: (1) 0.75% on the first $800,000 of the sales price plus (2) 1.25% on the portion of the sales price greater than $800,000. For example, if the sales price of a
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Bill Hennessey Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Stamford, Connecticut for Real Estate, 2020

November 14, 2019
Bill Hennessey is named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® in Stamford, Connecticut for Real Estate, 2020. About Bill Hennessey Bill Hennessey has practiced in southwest Connecticut for over 30 years. His practice is concentrated on planning, zoning, and related land use issues, as well as real estate transactions,
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New Laws Help Establish Land Banks

July 09, 2019
Vacant buildings and blighted neighborhoods challenge redevelopment in Connecticut cities.  Two statutes awaiting Governor Ned Lamont’s signature provide a time-tested avenue for redeveloping these urban areas.  The new laws enable municipalities to form nonstock corporations, referred to as “land banks”, to take title to, rehabilitate and convey abandoned and blighted
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