The Ultimate Wealth Filter: The Reality of Buying Real Estate in Sherman, Connecticut
It boasts pristine woods, no commercial sprawl, and a deeply guarded culture. Buyers venturing into Sherman are in for a bureaucratic shock, high energy costs, and an unparalleled retreat into traditional New England.
The Snowstorm Double Standard
First Selectman Don Lowe uses winter weather to boast of construction progress to the press while simultaneously citing it as a legal defense to withhold public records from the state.
The Snowstorm Double Standard
Sherman remains a town where the snow is apparently light enough to build a school, but far too heavy to allow the public to see the receipts.
Taxpayers Are Not ATMs: Why a $42.8 Million Community Investment Demands Respect
Sherman taxpayers understand the value of a good school, whether we have children enrolled or not. We are all on the same side. But when we ask to see the ledgers for a historic $42.8 million bill, the administration treats us like outsiders whose only job is to write the check.
The March Wall
As February bleeds into March, New Englanders hit what psychologists call the "March Wall." Here is the science behind the late-winter slump and how to survive the hardest season without losing your mind.
The March Wall
While the deep freeze of January gets all the attention, late winter is actually the most psychologically taxing time of the year.
Demolition by Neglect
Imagine entrusting your home to a caretaker, only for them to return the maintenance checks and let the house rot. That is exactly how Town Hall engineered the $42.8 million school crisis.
Demolition by Neglect
This is how Town Hall engineered the $42.8 million school crisis.
Intimidation at the Driveway
It started with a drone photographing an exposed $42.8 million roof. It ended with a State Trooper parked in a private driveway. Sherman News reveals how town officials huddled at Town Hall to dispatch law enforcement and file baseless FAA complaints in a desperate attempt to silence transparency.
Intimidation at the Driveway
A State Trooper at the doorstep and a baseless FAA complaint. How Town Hall is using emergency dispatch to intimidate residents and hide a $42.8 million construction site.
The $3.5M Senior Center
With the town already shouldering a chaotic $42.8 million school renovation, another major municipal building is poised to rise. The proposed Sherman Senior Center—a $3.5 million project—is now quietly moving through design and consultation. Why taxpayers need to watch this blueprint closely before the shovels hit the dirt.
The $3.5M Senior Center
Another multi-million dollar building project is on the horizon. Inside the proposed $3.5M Sherman Senior Center and what it means for the town's bottom line.
A 60% Raise: How the First Selectman’s Salary Outpaced Inflation
Since taking office in November 2017, First Selectman Don Lowe’s salary has quietly climbed from $52,000 to $83,000. We break down the math behind this staggering 60% pay increase—a massive hike that completely detaches from the rate of inflation and leaves taxpayers footing the bill.
Holy Trinity Chapel Completed
After years of planning, demolition, and construction, the newly rebuilt Holy Trinity Chapel has officially opened its doors, securing the future of the Catholic community in Sherman.
Holy Trinity Chapel Completed
After years of planning, demolition, and construction, the newly rebuilt Holy Trinity Chapel has officially opened its doors.