The Calm Before the 20-Inch Storm: In Praise of Sherman’s Road Crews
Sherman braces for a historic 15 to 20 inches of snow overnight. As the town hunkers down, we look at the quiet, decentralized competence of the DPW crews working to keep our roads safe.
The Powerless Town Hall
When it comes to calling the police on a drone, Town Hall is happy to flex its authority. But when it comes to inspecting a $42.8 million construction site, local officials claim they have no power. Read the official letters proving the Sherman Building and Zoning departments are punting oversight to the state and letting contractors run wild.
The Powerless Town Hall
Zoning loopholes, punted liability, and rogue contractors. Read the letters that prove nobody at Town Hall is actually managing the $42.8 million Sherman School project.
The Sherman Paradox: A $50M Crisis and a 55% Raise
A $50 million town asset left exposed to freezing winds. A residential neighborhood flooded with industrial light. And a First Selectman whose salary climbed 55% while the construction budget spiraled. We investigate the "White Lantern" anomaly and the fight for accountability on Sawmill Road.
Lowe vs. The Constitution
Dispatching State Troopers to silence a lawful drone flight reveals a dangerous misunderstanding of our constitutional rights. We examine how First Selectman Don Lowe treats the town of Sherman like a private corporation—and treats taxpayers asking questions about a $42.8 million project like unruly employees who need to be disciplined.
Lowe vs. The Constitution
State Troopers, silenced cameras, and a "CEO" mentality. When a First Selectman confuses constitutional oversight with criminal harassment, the First Amendment is the first casualty.
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.
Unmasking Covert Narcissism
The most dangerous manipulators don't seek the spotlight—they seek your sympathy. Covert narcissists fly under the radar, presenting as modest, sensitive, and misunderstood. But beneath the "nice guy" mask, they rely on manufactured victimhood narratives, subtle gaslighting, and quiet charm to control the narrative and everyone around them.
Unmasking Covert Narcissism
Modest. Sensitive. Highly manipulative. How covert narcissists use the "victim" card to control the people around them.
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.
Trinity Church Nears Finish
After nearly two years of anticipation, Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Sherman is approaching the finish line on its much-watched construction project. Now, as 2025 moves forward, the new structure is taking its final shape—an encouraging sign for parishioners and townspeople alike.
Trinity Church Nears Finish
After nearly two years of anticipation, Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Sherman is approaching the finish line.