The Sparks of Spring: Mending the Weld at Veterans Field and the Blue-Collar Backbone of Sherman
As a broken safety gate at Veterans Field is finally welded back together, it serves as a powerful reminder: Sherman doesn't survive on administrative paperwork or political posturing, but on the skilled hands of its tradesmen and the Department of Public Works.
Buying Real Estate in Sherman
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.
Buying Real Estate in Sherman
To buy real estate in this provincial New England hamlet is to buy into a fascinating sociological experiment.
Sherman's Fiscal Failure: Paving Roads, Padding Salaries, and Sherman’s $50 Million Illusion
A forensic audit of Sherman’s budgets from 2013 to 2026 reveals a decade-long pattern of severe fiscal mismanagement. The public ledger shows that the administration hoarded a $2.3 million surplus, increased executive compensation by 78%, and prioritized paving beach parking lots—all while overseeing the catastrophic decay of the Sherman School, resulting in a $50 million infrastructure crisis.
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.
The 2015 Question
A $42.8 million crisis is not an act of God; it is cultivated over time. As the town debates the staggering cost of the Sherman School, an uncomfortable question must be asked of the First Selectman's office.
The 2015 Question
In municipal government, an administrator is ultimately forced to choose between two legacies: willful neglect or staggering incompetence.
The $50M Ghost Ship
As the Sherman School project balloons to a staggering $50 million, FOIA requests reveal a terrifying void of daily logs and oversight. When Sherman CT News pointed a camera at the site, Town Hall responded with police intimidation and a literal corridor
The $50M Ghost Ship
As the Sherman School project balloons to a staggering $50 million, FOIA requests reveal a terrifying void of daily logs and oversight.
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.