The provisions of this Note shall be binding upon the Applicant, its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Holder, its successors and assigns.  If any provision of this Note shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, then only such provision shall be deemed ineffective and the remainder of this Note shall not be affected.  This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut (but not its conflicts of law provisions).