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Town of Waterford,
Connecticut
ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ELECTED OFFICIALS ..................................................................................... 1
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING ............................................................. 2
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ..................................................................... 3
PROFESSIONAL STAFF ................................................................................. 9
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE .............................................................................. 11
ANNUAL REPORTS:
BOARD OF SELECTMEN ............................................................................... 15
TAX COLLECTOR .......................................................................................... 25
TOWN CLERK ............................................................................................... 27
ASSESSOR .................................................................................................... 29
BOARD OF EDUCATION ............................................................................... 38
BUILDING DEPARTMENT ............................................................................. 47
BUILDING MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………………………..51
CONSERVATION COMMISSION ................................................................... 63
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................ 73
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ...................................................................... 75
ETHICS COMMISSION .................................................................................. 80
FIRE SERVICES ............................................................................................. 81
FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL BOARD .................................................... 93
HARBOR MANAGEMENT ............................................................................. 96
HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMISSION / MUNICIPAL HISTORIAN ............... 98
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE ................................................ 100
LIBRARY ....................................................................................................... 110
NURSING SERVICES ..................................................................................... 127
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ..................................................... 128
POLICE DEPARTMENT ................................................................................. 138
PUBLIC WORKS ............................................................................................ 170
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION ..................................................... 188
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.............................................................................. 207
RETIREMENT COMMISSION ........................................................................ 208
SENIOR SERVICES ........................................................................................ 211
SHELLFISH COMMISSION ............................................................................ 233
UTILITY COMMISSION ................................................................................. 235
WATERFORD EAST LYME SHELLFISH COMMISSION………………………………… 265
WATERFORD YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES .................................................. 267
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ...................................................................... 289
2024-2025 ANNUAL BUDGET ...................................................................... APPENDIX A
TOWN OF WATERFORD
ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS
2024 – 2025
FIRST SELECTMAN
Robert J. Brule
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Rich Muckle
Greg Attanasio
TOWN CLERK
David L. Campo
TAX COLLECTOR
Alan Wilensky
REGISTRARS OF VOTERS
Bigi Ebbin
Patricia Waters
TREASURER
Abbas Danesh
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Marcia A. Benvenuti
Kathleen Elbaum
Pat Fedor, Chair
Amanda Gates-LaMothe
Joy Gaughan
Christopher Jones
Craig Merriman
Deborah Roselli-Kelly
Laurie Wolfley
BOARD OF FINANCE
Ronald Fedor
John W. Sheehan
Glenn Patterson, Chair
Michael Rocchetti
Robert J. Tuneski
David Peabody*
Joe Filippetti
*Josh Kelly
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
Lee Couture
Marilyn Lusher, Chair
Jerry Porter
Vacancy (2)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Anne Darling
William Herzfeld
Michele Kripps
John Morgan
Catherine Lynn Gonyo, Chair
ALTERNATES
Greg Gallup
Jason Kohl
Evan Brown
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REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
2024 – 2025
First District
Condon, Timothy
Greene, Narciss
Kahn, Lindsay
Moreshead, Ursula
Mullen, Kayla
Steward-Gelinas, Danielle, Majority Leader
Second District
Augmon-Bossa, Kyrah
Childs, Mary
Gonzalez, Kristin
MacKenzie, Kate
Muckle, Chris
Olynciw, Theodore
Third District
Bracciale, Jennifer Antonino
Colonis, Harry
Fioravanti, Timothy
Goldstein, Paul, Moderator
Healy, Ryan
Monahan, Shawn
Mullen Kohl, Kathy
Fourth District
Bono, Michael
Casper, Erica
Dembek, Thomas
Driscoll, Susan, Minority Leader
Jessuck, Christina
Keatley, Matthew
Sugrue, David
SENATOR
20TH Senatorial District: Martha Marx
REPRESENTATIVE
38TH Assembly District: Nick Gauthier
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2024 – 2025
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
Albaine, Jose-Miguel
Dinoto, Russell, Chair
Holmwood, Courtney
Rowe, Sean
Richard Gonyo
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Kriet, Keith
Lersch, David L.
Maidelis, Talivadis
Muckle, Richard, Chair
Plis, Ivy
Renegar, Geneva
Thomas, Wade M.
Alternates:
DeNoia, David
Holzworth, Avery
Shea, Matthew
METROCAST CABLE TELEVISION
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Merriman, Craig (Treasurer) - BOE
Robillard, Jeffrey
Vacancy (1)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
Buscetto, III, Michael
Gladstone, Scott
Mullen Kohl, Kathleen
Lusher, Edward A., Chair
Nicholas, James
Vacancy (1)
Alternates:
Greco, Julie
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2024 – 2025
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Balestracci, Marc
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Brule, Robert J.
Cote, J. William “Bill”
Dembek, Thomas J.
Goodhind, Todd
Mancini, Joseph
Margolis, Mitchell S.
Pawlak, Erik
Sabilia, Elizabeth
Schneider, Gary
Sheehan, John W.
Shewbrooks, Bruce
Sinagra, Steve
Wiseman, Neil
Vacancy (1)
ETHICS COMMISSION
Messier, Alan
Nailon, Christopher
Patterson, Cathy
Ritter, Elizabeth B. (Betsy), Chair
Stone, Adam
Alternates:
Helvig, Paul
Mallari, Sara Gilman
FIRE COMPANIES
Waterford Fire Engine Company #1, Inc. (Jordan)
89 Rope Ferry Road
Chief: Deputy Chief Bill Grace
Quaker Hill Fire Company, Inc.
17 Old Colchester Road
Chief: David Dow
Goshen Fire Department, Inc.
63 Goshen Road
Chief: Todd Patton
Oswegatchie Fire Company #4, Inc.
441 Boston Post Road
Chief: Christopher Pafias
Cohanzie Fire Company #5, Inc.
53 Dayton Road
Chief: John Mariano
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2024 – 2025
FLOOD AND EROSION
Danskin, Stirling
CONTROL BOARD
Hart, Craig
MacKenzie, Kate
Vacancy (4)
HARBOR MANAGEMENT
Arfi, Serge
COMMISSION
Buths, Jr., Joseph C.
DeRosa, Robert
Hughes, John J., Chair
Jamroga, John A.
Porter, Jerry
Wise, Fred
Alternates:
Bunnell, Eva
Crocker, Gregory
HARBOR MASTER
Crocker, David
DEPUTY HARBOR MASTER
Miller, Richard
HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Adams, Skip
COMMISSION
Crotty, Patrick
Olynciw, Eileen
O’Neill, John J., Chair
Walters, Debra T.
Alternates:
Guarnieri, Melissa
Pezzolesi, Justin
Tucker, Mathew S.
MUNICIPAL HISTORIAN
John O’Neill
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD
Browder, Stephane
Chuchev, Krum
Kohl, Kathleen Mullen
Maidelis, Talivadis
Wells, Rikki W., Chair
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2024 – 2025
PLANNING AND ZONING
Barnett, Karen
COMMISSION
Bleasdale, Timothy
Conderino, Timothy
Ebersole, Jr., Victor
Massad, Gregory, Chair
Alternates:
DiBuono, Joseph
Elbaum, Michael
Crum, Doris
POLICE COMMISSION
Brule, Robert J.
Dimmock, James A.
Gamble, Christopher M.
Gelinas, Mark R., Chair
Sheridan, Thomas
RECREATION AND PARKS
Burrows, Tim
COMMISSION
Chiappone, Melissa, Vice-Chair
Ericcson, Sr., Richard
Kyne Jr. Robert E.
Gwudz, Mehan
Murphy, Edward K., Chair
Santos, Traci
Scheiber, Nan
Stino, Taylor
RETIREMENT COMMISSION
Brule, Robert J.
Dimmock, James A.
Driscoll, Susan, Chair
Finnegan, Linda
Goldstein, Paul
Merriman, Craig
Rocchetti, Michael
SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
Dembek, Thomas
Elbaum, Kathleen
Kelly, Deborah Roselli
Olynciw, Theodore
Sugrue, David
Tuneski, Robert
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2024 – 2025
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
Beaney, Richard
Rissi MD, Daniel
Darling, Anne A.
Gonyo, Catherine Lynn
Lopes, Dina G.
Marelli, Susan
Muckle, Rich
Vlaun, Joyce M., Chair
WATERFORD/EAST LYME
Waterford Members:
SHELLFISH COMMISSION
Benvenuti, Marcia.
Kelly, Patrick J., Vice-Chair
Tytla, Lawrence
Wise, Fred
East Lyme Members:
Bowlen, Thomas
Harris, Peter, Chair
Kanter, Eric N.
Spakowski, Paul
WATERFORD SHELLFISH
Calkins, Chris
COMMISSION
Drennen, Raymond
Francolino, Thomas J, Chair
Healy, Ryan
Jamroga, John
Porter, Jerry
Alternates:
Vacancy (3)
SOUTHEASTERN CT REGIONAL
Schneider, Gary
RESOURCES RECOVERY AUTHORITY
Matheson, Daniel
UTILITY COMMISSION
Boyle, Ryan
Kirkman, Kenneth, Chair
Porter, Jerry
Valentini, Raymond L.
Vacancy (1)
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2024 – 2025
YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Batty, Amanda
Bennett, JoAnna
Buscetto, Michael, Chair
Brule, Robert J.
Cristofero, Michael
Elbaum, Kathleen
Gorman, Dani
Filippetti, Joseph M.
Lane, Dan
McNamara, Erin
McNamara, Ryan
Muckle, Chris
Trelli, Joe
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PROFESSIONAL STAFF
2024 – 2025
Assessor
Paige Walton
Building Official
Steven Cardelle
Chief of Police
Marc Balestracci
Emergency Management Director
Steven Sinagra
Finance Director
Kimberly Allen
Fire Services Director
Michael Howley
Fire Marshal
Stephen Dubicki
Human Resources Director
Christine Walters
Ledge Light Health District Director
Stephen Mansfield
Library Director
Christine Johnson
Planning Director
Jonathan Mullen
Planner
Mark A. Wujtewicz
Public Works Director
Gary Schneider
Recreation and Parks Director
Ryan McNamara
Senior Services Director and
Daniela Gorman
Municipal Agent for the Elderly
Superintendent of Schools
Thomas Giard III
Town Counsel
Nick Kepple
Utility Director
Jill Stevens
Youth Services Director
Daniela Gorman
Zoning Official
Wayne Scott
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Last Name
First Name
Address
Town
State
Zip Code
DEM
REP
UNAFF
Attanasio
Gregory
229 Bloomingdale Road
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
D
Balestracci
Marc
41 Avery Lane
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Barnard
Catherine
182 Niantic River Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Barnard
Margaret
183 Niantic River Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Barry
Lisa
5 Gunshot Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Bendfeldt
Joan
2 B Lane
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Bendfeldt
Peter
2 B Lane
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Browder
Stephane
12 Two Mile Hill Rd
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Brule
Robert
15 Leary Drive
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Bustamante
Esmeralda
2 Best View Road
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
D
Cairns
April
30 Old Colchester Road
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
R
Cairns
Kacey
30 Old Colchester Road
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
R
Campo
David
3 Colonial Drive
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Chuchev
Krum
55 Colonial Dr
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Collins
Billy
9 Farmstead Lane
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Craft
Robert
52 Fourth Avenue
Waterford
CT
06385
U
Cramer
Edward
22 Alewife Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Darling
Anne
132 Shore Road Apt. A
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Dinoto
Russell
38 Goshen Rd.
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Donovan
William
310 Boston Post Road Unit 88
Waterford
CT
06385
U
Doshna
Eric
10 Warwick Terrace
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Driscoll
Susan
205 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Dubose
Saundra
1 Best View Road
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
D
Filippetti
Joseph
11 Hillcrest Drive
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Fine
Susan
20 Jordan Cove Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Finn
Joyce
24 Jordan Cove Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Fontaine
Wendy
13R Burlake Road
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
U
Friedman
Joshua
260 Great Neck Rd.
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Garcia-Gonzalez
Elizabeth
19 Boston Post Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Gardiner
Alan
75 Millstone Road West
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Gaughan
Joy
60 Douglas Lane
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Gauthier
Nicholas
38 Norman Street
Waterford
CT
06385
D
11
Gelinas
Mark
92R Butlertown Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Gilman
Margaret
4 Reed Avenue
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Goldstein
Paul
34 Fifth Avenue
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Holt
Caroline
82 Longview Street Unit 24
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Jones
Christopher
14 Twin Lakes Drive
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Kamishlian
John
3 Deborah Street
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Kane
Sean
PO Box 43
Waterford
CT
06385
U
Kanfer
Andrea
16 Baldwin Drive
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Kirkman
Kenneth
344 Great Neck Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Kohl
Kathy
18 Oswegatchie Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Kuvalanka
Ivan
45 New Shore Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Lee
Lakisha
120 Old Norwich Road
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
D
Lewis
David
52 New Shore Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
MacKenzie
Kate
154 Old Norwich Road
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
R
MacKenzie
Warren
154 Old Norwich Road
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
R
Maidelis
Talivaldis
38 Beacon Hill Drive
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Mallari
Sara
6 Reed Avenue
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Maryeski
Jason
4 Graham Street
Waterford
CT
06385
D
McCarty
Kathleen
226 Great Neck Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
McNeely
Alan
24 Jordan Cove Road
Waterford
CT
06385
U
Merriman
Calley
21 Louise Street
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Merriman
Craig
21 Louise Street
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Minner
James
75 Clark Lane
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Muckle
Richard
864 Vauxhall Street Ext.
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
R
Negri
Stephen
2 Lanyard Lane
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Nye
Ann
96 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Nye
Robert
96 Rope Ferry Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Olynciw
Mark
62 Twin Lakes Drive
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Olynciw
Ted
62 Twin Lakes Drive
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Ormond
Margaret
114 Butler Town Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Parise
Joseph
41 Devonshire Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Pezzolesi
Kristin
48 New Shore Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Plis
Ivy
21 Dimmock Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Provatas
Rita
36 Niantic River Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
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Ritter
Elizabeth
24 Old Mill Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Rochester
Steven
1081 Hartford Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Roselli Kelly
Deborah
70 Oswegatchie Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Sabilia
Elizabeth
132 Oswegatchie Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Scarpa
Kenneth
108R Bloomingdale Road
Quaker Hill
CT
06375
R
Sheehan
John
19 Laurel Crest Drive
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Sheridan
Thomas
318 Great Neck Road
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Stone
Malinda
16 Windy Ridge Place
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Swanson
Gregg
119 Shore Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Vlaun
Joyce
12 Wallace Street
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Welch
Margaret
9 Farmstead Lane
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Welch-Collins
Baird
9 Farmstead Lane
Waterford
CT
06385
D
West
Julie-Cherie
182 Oswegatchie Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
White
George
22 New Shore Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
Wolfley
Laurie
15 Anita Avenue
Waterford
CT
06385
D
Yother
Elizabeth
226 Great Neck Road
Waterford
CT
06385
R
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Completing my 6th year as First Selectman and it
remains both an honor and a privilege to continue
serving the Town of Waterford! At the heart of
public service is a commitment to trust, open
communication, transparency, and fostering a
strong sense of belonging within our community.
Every decision I make begins and ends with what
is best for the people of Waterford. I am deeply
proud of our town and the dedicated employees,
volunteers, and elected officials who work
tirelessly every day to make Waterford a great
place to live, work, and serve. My passion for this role continues to inspire me to
share a thoughtful reflection on the year’s progress through this Annual Summary.
It is a privilege to work alongside Selectman Rich Muckle and Selectman Greg
Attanasio as I present the 2025 Board of Selectmen Annual Report.
In 2025, as the First Selectman, I presented the Board of Selectmen (BOS) a FY26
Total Town Budget (Operating, Capital and Debt Services) with an increase of just
(.75%) or $373,394. The increase of the 34 town department budgets or “Total
General Government Operations” was $895,213 (2.28%). While ensuring town-side
operating, capital and debt service funding increased just (.75%), it enabled my
office, and the town, to continue to work with the Board of Education to “offset”
their FY26 increase in operating costs of $2,217,127 (3.85%)
or a total BOE operating budget of $59,828,308, not
including capital, fleet, insurance, school debt and retirement
costs. Previous annual general operating budget showed
modest increases presented by the First Selectman of 1.32%
in FY22, 1.25% in FY23, 1.65% in FY24, 2.07% in FY25,
and 2.28% in FY26, were submitted and approved. This
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
ROBERT J. BRULE, FIRST SELECTMAN
RICH MUCKLE, SELECTMAN
GREG ATTANASIO, SELECTMAN
SHANNON WITHEY, EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
FIRST SELECTMAN BRULE WITH SELECTMAN
MUCKLE AND SELECTMAN ATTANASIO
THE MILL RATE REMAINED
STABLE AT 23.36 IN 2025
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reflects an average Town annual budget increase of (1.7%) for all 34-town
departments over the past five years.
Community Engagement
In 2025, the First Selectman participated in the
Sangam Asian Heritage Event at the Waterford
Library — a wonderful celebration of culture and
community. In Indian culture, Sangam is a Sanskrit-
origin word that means “confluence” or “coming
together.” Attending this event provided an important
opportunity to connect with more than 100 Waterford
and regional residents, learn more about Sangam’s
mission, and support the rich diversity that
strengthens our community. Special thanks to the
Waterford Public Library for hosting. Events like this
remind us that understanding and celebrating different cultures brings us closer
together and makes Waterford a more welcoming and inclusive place for all!
The First Selectman’s Office remains committed to community engagement and a
“neighbors helping neighbors” approach. The “Waterford Cares” initiative, which
started six years ago with my running mate and Selectwoman, the late Jody
Nazarchyk, includes:
• Hosting First Selectman Food Drives for the Waterford Community Food
Bank
• Providing holiday meals to veterans, seniors and families in need
• Sponsoring the holiday tree lightings at Jordan Green and Quaker Hill Green
• Starting and sponsoring the Waterford Day Parade
• Sponsoring the Halloween Trunk or Treat and Socks for Seniors events
• Distributing Town Proclamations and Town Coins to honor scouts, milestones
and residents
• Hosting the Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies
• Participating in Wreaths-Across-America every December
• Supporting survivors of domestic violence and Safe Futures
• Supporting the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation
PROUD TO ATTEND THE 2025
SANGAM ASIAN HERITAGE EVENT
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• Starting and supporting the Waterford Veterans Coffeehouse - the largest
attended Veterans Coffeehouse in eastern Connecticut.
The Town of Waterford and the First Selectman’s
Office continues to support a number of community
agencies and initiatives in addition to Veteran events
in town and the region. The Town of Waterford
continues to host the Safe Futures Annual Walk and
looks forward to the groundbreaking of their new
Family Justice Center in 2026 in Waterford! The
First Selectman was proud to attend the 2025
Holland Club Induction Ceremony at the U.S. Navy
Base in Groton. It was a great opportunity to support
Waterford
residents
and
veterans across our nation on their selection into this select
club. The 5th Annual Waterford Day Parade included over
100 entries, the largest number of participants in 5 years.
“Unity in our Community” and recognizing veterans,
residents and employees, remains the theme every year for
our town’s parade. Tom Thurlow, a long-time Board of
Education employee, received the 2025 First Selectman’s
Public Service Award and Barbara Burdick was selected as
the 2025 Waterford Day Grand Marshal. Both of these
recipients reflect the passion for the Town of Waterford and
the connection they have with our residents. Congratulations
Barbara and Tom!
The First Selectman and Emergency Management Director, Steve Sinagra, continue
to attend the annual Connecticut Emergency Management Symposium at Camp Nett
in Niantic. This past symposium allowed me the opportunity to speak directly with
DESPP Commissioner, Ronald Higgins, about the Town’s $6.9M State Bonding
Request Application to replace our aging radio system and join
the state radio system, ensuring first responder communications
and mutual aid in the event of an emergency. Unfortunately, in
2025, the Town of Waterford was awarded just $1.5M in state
bonding. With the possibility of $1M in additional funding from
the Nuclear Safety Grant in 2026, it still leaves the remaining
balance for the town to finance. This “process” took over two
PROUD TO SUPPORT SAFE FUTURES
ANNUAL WALK IN WATERFORD!
PROUD TO SUPPORT TBBCF!
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years from start to finish and with the contract signed, the town will implement this
critical upgrade to the State Radio System and NexGen CAD Program for first
responders and mutual aid partners.
In addition, the First Selectman was proud to work alongside the CT Department of
Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) Boating Division to split the cost (60%
state 40% town) of rehabilitating the large state-owned Mago Point Boat Launch
Public Parking lot as a state/town $1M capital project. Waterford residents will now
have accessible after-hour parking and additional parking for Waterford businesses
during peak summer months and will eventually “connect” to the $2M Niantic River
Road Sidewalk Project, slated for 2026 by a recently approved Southeastern
Connecticut Conference of Government’s LOCIP grant.
Capital Projects
In 2025, after completing or closing 24 approved and funded
capital projects, ARPA projects and Lotcip/Locip projects,
the Town of Waterford saw $4,012,462 invested in
completed capital investments. The First Selectman’s office
continues to support the funding for the Town’s Fleet Plan at
$1M annually as well as the town’s retirement fund at $7.2M.
The highlight capital project was the $2M school &
community building security improvements, the largest
capital project for school and community safety the Town has
completed. The most complex part of this project, the video
security cameras inside and around our schools, started in late
2024, and completed in 2025 despite significant supply chain
delays.
The First Selectman would like to thank IT Manager,
Jeff Robillard, for his leadership and professionalism
completing this complex security upgrade. The First
Selectman’s annual Capital Plan continues to feature a
“Snap Shot” which remains a responsible and
transparent tool for identifying use of the General Fund
Balance for capital projects. The “Snap Shot” has helped
ensure Town and BOE operating budgets impact on the
IN 2025, NEW CAMERAS,
BALLARDS AND FENCING
INSTALLED AT ALL THREE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND
NEW ARMED OFFICERS HIRED
SENIORS ENJOYING THE ACCESSIBLE
WALKWAY AROUND THE POND
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tax rate remains as stable as possible for the
taxpayer. The 5-year “Snap Shot” Capital Plan,
continues to identify projects that fall into the
following four categories: road paving, building
maintenance, park improvements and Board of
Education requests, like the new Turf Field and
Tennis Courts. The newly renovated Arnold E.
Holm Jr. Memorial Park officially saw additional
benches installed for residents who needed shorter
walking distance between benches. The past year
also saw the Gardiner Foundation donate $40,000 towards a much needed shade
structure at the park’s playground, with the install scheduled for the spring of 2026.
Road paving and town safety projects remained a priority. Road paving projects
continue to include the Utility Commission replacing 30-year old plastic water
connectors with copper piping, prior to road paving, eliminating the possibility of
leaks forming under the newly paved roads. Finally, in a supportive bipartisan vote
in town of 32-3 (Board of Selectmen 3-0, Board of Finance 6-0 and RTM 23-3) the
building of a new town-owned firehouse was approved. The building and land was
purchased by the town for $1 and will be the future home of the first town-owned
fire station in Waterford. Construction is expected to start in early 2026.
Other Notable Capital Projects Completed in 2025:
• Town paved Old Norwich Road, Jefferson Avenue, Phillips Street, North
Phillips Street, Albacore Drive, Marlin Drive, Woodlawn Court, Quarry
Road, Leary Drive and Goshen Road
• Replaced Emergency Management Antennas on the new Fargo Water Tank
• Transitioned 911 CAD system to Nexgen for future State Radio System
upgrade
• Completed Security Upgrades to Town and School buildings
• Upgraded GIS system within town operating systems
• Improved the Waterford Police Department Cell Block and Kitchen areas
• Removed the Southwest School Undergound Tanks
• Replaced the Cohanzie Fire Station Emergency Generator
• Replaced and updated all Town and Waterford School’s phone system
hardware & software
• Upgraded the Quaker Hill Fire Station Fire Alarm
THE FUNDING FOR THE NEW OSWEGATCHIE
FIRE STATION WAS APPROVED IN 2025
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• Replaced the Town of Waterford’s Content Filter for Website Protection
• Funded the Alewife Cove Conservancy federal grant request for dredging
• Replaced the Waterford Police Department Firearm Laser Sites
• Town replaced sidewalks on Norman Street, William Street, Summer Street
and David Street
Fleet Management Plan
In 2025, the Town received seven large pieces of apparatus for Public Works,
including a Sweeper for $249,792, a Front Load Refuse Truck for $401,472, a new
Chassis for the Tree Truck for $187,014, three DPW Dump Trucks for $389,344 and
a Side Load Refuse Truck for $212,099. The Public Works Department and the
Police Department fleet plans remain a priority, while future Fleet Plans will
highlight fleet needs for the Waterford Fire Department. Although supply chain
issues have occurred, the Town of Waterford remains in good position to purchase
the fleet necessary to keep our town safe and operating efficiently. The Town
continues to remove vehicles and equipment from the fleet in an effort to reduce the
size of the fleet. The new Municipal Complex’s 70,000 square foot garage continues
to keep our trucks and other fleet
equipment inside and protected from the
elements. The DPW’s incredibly important
Tree Bucket Truck has been in the shop
most of 2025 for extensive refurbishment.
This critical piece of apparatus will ensure
needed tree work will once again be in full
operation come 2026! The First Selectman
will
continue
to
focus
on
Fleet
IN THE SUMMER OF 2025, THE LEARY
PARK 6-COURT PICKLEBALL COMPLEX, 2
TENNIS COURTS AND A NEW BASKETBALL
COURT CONSTRUCTION WAS STARTED WITH
NEW FENCING AND POST-TENSION
CONCRETE TO LAST 25 YEARS.
THANK YOU TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN,
BOARD OF FINANCE AND THE
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING FOR ALL
SUPPORTING THIS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT
PROJECT FOR RESIDENTS WHO LIVE IN THE
NORTHERN PART OF TOWN!
WATERFORD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENSURES OUR CAPITAL ASSETS ARE PROTECTED
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Management, focusing on how many vehicles the Town has in its fleet, maintenance
of vehicles to extend life and budgeting for large vehicle replacement. In 2025, the
Waterford Fire Department included its vehicles within the Fleetio Fleet
Management system to ensure all town-owned vehicles, both small and large, are
within the new fleet software program.
In 2025, the Town of Waterford achieved
SustainableCT Bronze Certification for the third
time since 2019, earning 480 points in 2025. Located
along Connecticut’s southeastern shoreline and
home to roughly 19,500 residents, Waterford
continues to balance its rich agricultural and granite-
industry heritage with forward-looking investments
that protect natural resources and strengthen
community well-being. This recognition reflects
achievements
for
Waterford
and
across
SustainableCT’s priority areas, including Inclusive
and Equitable Communities; Thriving Local Economies; Well-Stewarded Land and
Natural Resources; Vibrant and Creative Culture; Dynamic and Resilient Planning;
Clean and Diverse Transportation Systems; Renewable and Efficient Energy;
Inclusive Communication; Strategic Materials Management; Health and Wellness
Opportunities; and Healthy and Diverse Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Innovation. From expanding comprehensive recycling programs to improving
accessible public spaces like the award-winning Arnold E. Holm Jr. Memorial Park,
Waterford continues to demonstrate leadership in sustainability and community
investment. I am incredibly proud of the dedicated team at Town Hall, especially
Environmental Planner Maureen Fitzgerald,
for their commitment to ensuring Waterford
remains a great place to live, work, and raise
a family.
In 2025, Waterford Woods Luxury Apartment Complex
Phase Three was completed. The final 100 units for Phase
Four is expected to be completed Spring 2026 and provide
425 units of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments of workforce and
affordable housing. The impressive complex stretches over
35-acres and includes a clubhouse, indoor pool, pickleball
court, walking trail, vegetable and herb gardens and
CTASLA MERIT AWARD WINNING ADA
ACCESSIBLE TOWN PARK!
WATERFORD WOODS WITH 400
UNITS OF WORKFORCE HOUSING
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additional storage units on the property. This $120M project has brought much
needed workforce family housing to the region. The Town of Waterford Planning &
Zoning Commission is in the final stages of completing the town’s Plan of
Conservation and Development. "Plan Waterford" is our Town’s guide for the
future. It shows where we have been and lays out the vision for where we are going.
Finally, thank you to the Economic Development Commission Chairman, Mike
Buscetto, and the Interim Planning Department Director, Mark Wujtewicz, who
worked closely with my office on development options for the Crystal Mall property,
providing flexibility for the three owners of the mall property and a much needed
tax revenue for Waterford residents. The town continues to look for new economic
development that will have long-term effects and will enhance our Net Taxable
Grand List, including the Airport Property and areas in town that could create a
Waterford “Main Street.”
The Town continues to find creative and effective
ways to reduce costs to taxpayers by supporting the
Friends of Nevins Cottage, Inc. established in 2024.
The picturesque vernacular house dates to c. 1890 and
was a tenant house located on the Shaw-Perkins-
Nevins farm that occupied acreage on both sides of
Rope Ferry Road. The property descended through
the family of successful New London merchant
Nathaniel Shaw II (1735-1782). It passed to Thomas
Shaw Perkins, brother of Nathaniel Shaw Perkins, and
then to his daughter Cornelia L. Perkins Nevins who
married David H. Nevins of Norwich. The title of the farm was settled to a daughter
of the Nevins’, Anna Nevins, who lived until 1958. She began selling off the portions
of the farm on the north side of Rope Ferry Road in the early 1950s. Nevins Cottage
was purchased from Anna Nevins' estate by the town in 1961.
The Friends group successfully completed the exterior renovation in 2025. Spring
of 2026 will see the Friends group focus on the interior renovation with demo being
donated by Waterford small business, Bayside Construction. Interior painting,
electrical work and heating needs will restore and maintain this historic building
through in-kind and private sector donations. Reducing the cost of historic
preservation to the town by over $250,000.
NEVINS COTTAGE EXTERIOR RENOVATION
COMPLETED IN 2025 – INTERIOR
PLANNED FOR 2026!
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In 2025, the Town of Waterford saw the approval and
start of the new Leary Park Pickleball Complex, Tennis
Courts and Basketball Court, Town Hall Auditorium
Renovation and ADA Accessible Restroom Project, the
Mago Point Parking Lot, the Town Hall Basketball
Courts and the new Waterford High School Turf Field
and Tennis Courts. Outdoor parks, infrastructure and
road paving with the General Fund Balance, CIP and
CNR requests continue to be completed. All the while,
public safety, town staffing levels and fleet management
remain priorities for review. Waterford continues to host
some of the largest retail shopping stores and plazas in
and around Waterford Commons. Waterford is home to
Dominion Energy’s Millstone Power Station, the beautiful Great Neck Country
Club, national chain restaurants and box stores and now a transformative mall
property welcoming General Dynamics-Electric Boat Waterford Corporate Campus.
These provide many benefits to our town as well as current and future tax revenue.
Conclusion
This past year brought both challenges and opportunities, yet
our response has once again shown the strength, unity, and
resilience that define our community. We celebrated
Dominion Energy’s Millstone Power Station Unit 2 50th
Anniversary and reflected on the positive impact the nuclear
power plant has had on our community. From successfully
launching new hiring initiatives six more full-time
Firefighter/EMT’s, to completing long-term projects, every
success reflects the dedication of our residents, volunteers,
elected officials, and town employees whose hard work makes
Waterford such a special place to call home. No employee in
Waterford deserves more praise than Waterford Police Officer
Eric Fredricks and K-9 Officer Hodges, who were proud
recipients of the Connecticut Lion’s Club 2025 Humanitarian
of the Year Award. Their commitment to our community and residents of all ages
has been a beacon of warmth, dignity and comfort. There was not an event in
THE TOWN HALL AUDITORIUM NOW
STREAMS TOWN MEETINGS LIVE VIA
YOUTUBE & HOSTS VETERAN
EVENTS DURING INCLEMENT
WEATHER!
CONGRATULATIONS OFFICER
FREDRICKS AND K-9
HODGES!
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Waterford or the region that did not include
these amazing partners. Thank you Officers
Fredricks and Hodges, well deserved! As I
reflect on 2025 and my sixth year serving as
Waterford’s First Selectman, I am deeply proud
of all that our town has accomplished together.
Through bipartisan collaboration, professionalism, and open dialogue in town, we
have continued to move Waterford forward in meaningful ways. The Town
continues to prioritize a working budget that supports capital investments, first
responders, critical services and a level of education we expect in town, while
minimizing the growth of the taxpayers’ burden.
Waterford, like many of its neighboring communities, has
seen a continuation of retirements by eligible employees.
We worked hard on the recruitment and retention of town
employees, most notably, assessors, building officials,
police officers and firefighters. Looking ahead, I remain
committed to building on our momentum — fostering a
thriving, affordable, safe and vibrant community that
values progress and respect. As we turn the page to 2026,
I remain confident that Waterford’s best days are still
ahead and I look forward to achieving even more together!
WATERFORD’S COMMITMENT TO
INCREASING PAID FIREFIGHTER
/EMT’S CONTINUED IN 2025
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Assessor's Office
FY 2025
GL 2024
Staff: Paige Walton, Nicole Serra, Jessica Hewitt
The primary function of the Assessor's Office is the discovery listing and valuation of all taxable and
tax-exempt property. Three categories of property; real estate, motor vehicle and business personal
property, comprise the grand list. In compiling the annual grand list, office staff regularly reviews and
inspects ongoing improvements made to real property, audits business personal property equipment and
lists and values all vehicles located within the Town of Waterford as of the October 1st assessment date.
The Assessor’s Office is also responsible for the administration of numerous state-mandated and local
option tax exemptions and abatements such as the Tax Relief for the Elderly, Veterans, Blind and
Disabled programs. In addition to the appraisal, classification and recording of all property the
Assessment division must analyze and properly reflect all property transfer and ownership changes in
order to maintain an accurate and current database.
In accordance with Connecticut statutes, the Assessor’s office must also oversee the periodic revaluation
of all real property within the Town of Waterford to insure valuation uniformity by eliminating
inequities that may have developed since the previous revaluation.
Our goal is to perform responsible assessment, appraisal and administrative work to maintain an
equitable distribution of the tax burden. As well, we strive to ensure that computerized records are
regularly and efficiently updated to permit prompt public access to data and to enable statutory and
statistical revaluations to proceed proficiently. This includes the maintenance of accurate tax/GIS maps,
which requires processing and recording changes resulting from subdivision, assemblage, boundary
agreements and surveys.
The Assessment Department continues to incorporate various technological advances including online
personal property and income and expense filing and automated building permit imports into our CAMA
system. As well all staff members regularly attend assessment-based educational workshops and courses
to remain informed of changes within the field, and to improve our administrative processes thereby
increasing our efficiency in serving the public.
Before corrections and Board of Assessment Appeals adjustments the 2024 Net Grand List totaled
$4,442,600,571. The Board of Assessment Appeals met in March and April 2025 and reduced the Net
Grand List by $1,218,960. The final 2024 taxable net Grand List as reported to OPM was:
$4,441,381,611
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2024 Grand List Summary:
2024 Grand List
2024 GRAND LIST OF TAXABLE AND EXEMPT
TYPE OF ACCOUNT
# OF ACCOUNTS GROSS ASSESSMENT TOTAL EXEMPTIONS TOTAL NET VALUE
REAL ESTATE REGULAR
9074
3,042,974,960
43,163,121
2,999,811,839
REAL ESTATE ELDERLY HOMEOWNER
203
35,719,560
678,000
35,041,560
TOTAL REAL ESTATE TAXABLE
9277
3,078,694,520
43,841,121
3,034,853,399
REAL ESTATE EXEMPT
329
359,048,240
359,048,240
-
REAL ESTATE TOTALS
9606
3,437,742,760
402,889,361
3,034,853,399
PERSONAL
1258
1,241,993,010
32,398,512
1,209,594,498
MV
20709
200,350,275
2,197,601
198,152,674
TOTAL MV & PP
21967
1,442,343,285
34,596,113
1,407,747,172
FINAL TOTAL
31573
4,880,086,045
437,485,474
4,442,600,571
FINAL TOTAL TAXABLE M13
31573 BAA CHANGE
-1,218,960
4,441,381,611
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Summary of Change
The 2024 Assessor’s Grand List realized an overall decrease of $77,643,253 which equates to a net
decrease of 1.72%
Major construction projects impacting the 2024 Grand List included ongoing construction at the
Waterford Woods apartment complex on Willetts Avenue and the 40 new units located at 908 Hartford
Turnpike.
•
The 2024 Grand List change in each component is the result of:
•
Personal Property- Values increased by 19.09% primarily due to the settlement of the Dominion
Tax Appeal, which resulted in the redistribution of Dominion’s property between the real estate
and personal property categories.
•
Real Estate- Values decreased by 7.56% attributable to stipulated judgments resulting from 2022
tax appeal cases. Thirteen tax appeal cases, including Dominion and the Crystal Mall were
settled over the past year resulting in approximately $268M in reduced value. While new
construction and property improvements offset the reduction by $31M, the new full dwelling
exemption for totally and permanently disabled veterans further reduced the real estate list by an
additional $9M.
•
Motor Vehicle – The 2024 Grand List decreased by 10.48%, which is a result of the
implementation of PA 22-118 and June Special Session Public Act 24-1. The valuation
methodology for motor vehicles has now changed from average retail value to original MSRP
applied to a standard 20-year depreciation schedule. The total value of passenger vehicles
dropped by $9.9M or 5.83% as compared to last year and vehicles with combination plates
experienced a 24.74% or $7.7M value decline. In addition, the new motor vehicle legislation
mandates the exemption of all personal use snowmobile, all-terrain and residential utility trailers,
effectively removing 1283 previously taxable trailers from the 2024 Grand List.
Component
2023
2024
% Change
Real Estate
$ 3,282,449,324 $ 3,034,179,919
-7.56%
Personal Property
$ 1,015,232,683 $ 1,209,049,018
19.09%
Motor Vehicle
$ 221,342,857
$ 198,152,674
-10.48%
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Assessment Change
Distribution of Grand List
The Assessor's Grand List is comprised of three Stratums, Real Property, Personal Property and Motor
Vehicles. The percentage distribution historically remains consistent. The charts below illustrate our
Grand List structure overall and compares each sub-category of real estate and its contribution to the
total net grand list.
2024 Grand List
2023 Grand List
Total Real Estate
68.32%
Total Real Estate
72.63%
Personal Property
27.22%
Personal Property
22.47%
Motor Vehicle
4.46%
Motor Vehicle
4.90%
Total
100.00%
Total
100.00%
$0
$500,000,000
$1,000,000,000
$1,500,000,000
$2,000,000,000
$2,500,000,000
$3,000,000,000
$3,500,000,000
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicle
2024 Grand List
2023
2024
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Net Grand List Comparison 2023 to 2024
Category
2023 Grand List AFTER BAA & COCs 2024 Grand List Pre BAA 2024 Grand List Post BAA $ VARIANCE
% VARIANCE
% GRAND LIST
Net Real Estate
Residential
2,029,183,370
$
2,047,449,020
$
2,046,775,540
$
17,592,170
$
0.87%
46.08%
Commercial
1,221,542,930
$
975,066,955
$
975,066,955
$
(246,475,975)
$
-20.18%
21.95%
Industrial
424,804,660
$
415,226,785
$
415,226,785
$
(9,577,875)
$
-2.25%
9.35%
Total Gross Real Estate
3,675,530,960
$
3,437,742,760
$
3,437,069,280
$
(238,461,680)
$
-6.49%
77.39%
Exemptions
(393,081,636)
$
(402,889,361)
$
(402,889,361)
$
9,807,725
$
2.50%
Total Net Real Estate
3,282,449,324
$
3,034,853,399
$
3,034,179,919
$
(248,269,405)
$
-7.56%
68.32%
Personal Property
1,045,998,760
$
1,241,993,010
$
1,241,871,230
$
195,872,470
$
18.73%
27.96%
Exemptions
(30,766,077)
$
(32,398,512)
$
(32,822,212)
$
2,056,135
$
6.68%
Total Net Personal property
1,015,232,683
$
1,209,594,498
$
1,209,049,018
$
193,816,335
$
19.09%
27.22%
Motor Vehicles
224,867,187
$
200,350,275
$
200,350,275
$
(24,516,912)
$
-10.90%
4.51%
Exemptions
(3,524,330)
$
(2,197,601)
$
(2,197,601)
$
(1,326,729)
$
-37.64%
Total Net Motor Vehicles
221,342,857
$
198,152,674
$
198,152,674
$
(23,190,183)
$
-10.48%
4.46%
Total Net Grand List
4,519,024,864
$
4,442,600,571
$
4,441,381,611
$
(77,643,253)
$
-1.72%
100.00%
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Top Ten Taxpayers Grand List 2024 RE/PP Combined
REAL ESTATE
Net Assessed Value # of Accounts
Dominion Energy Nuclear CT Inc. MP#3
312,838,382
$
1
Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut Inc. MP#1 & Misc RE
159,915,747
$
3
Dominion Energy Nuclear CT Inc MP#2
92,336,804
$
1
Brixmore GA Waterford Commons LLC (Waterford Commons Plaza)
33,045,290
$
5
Waterford Woods LLC
20,742,640
$
1
Mass Municipal Wholesale Electric Co
15,699,754
$
1
Chase Crossroads Waterford Square
14,596,340
$
1
Webstar V LLC
13,478,340
$
1
VTR Northeast Holdings LLC
12,099,020
$
1
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
12,073,690
$
3
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Net Assessed Value
Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut Inc
960,334,569
$
6
Connecticut Light & Power Company dba Eversource
102,323,890
$
1
Mass Municipal Wholesale Electric
22,296,550
$
1
Yankee Gas Services Co
20,633,440
$
1
CFC-HBAN Solar Trust (Utility scale solar 117 Oil Mill)
17,891,540
$
1
Green Mountain Power Corp
8,036,046
$
1
Constitution Eye Surgery Ctr East LLC
3,316,820
$
1
Coca Cola Bottling Southeastern NE
3,253,310
$
1
Sonalysts Inc
2,985,930
$
1
Stop & Shop Supermarket Co
2,230,870
$
1
COMBINED
Net Assessed Value
Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut
1,525,425,503
$
11
Connecticut Light & Power Co. dba Eversource
102,323,890
$
1
Mass Municipal Wholesale Electric
37,996,304
$
2
Brixmore GA Waterford Commons LLC
33,045,290
$
5
Waterford Woods LLC
20,765,950
$
2
Yankee Gas Services Co
20,633,440
$
1
CFC-HBAN Solar Trust (Utility scale solar 117 Oil Mill)
17,891,540
$
1
Chase Crossroads Waterford Square
14,596,340
$
1
Sonalysts Inc
14,515,160
$