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Invisible Invasion: As Sherman Warms, the Black-Legged Tick Emerges

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

As Sherman warms, the black-legged tick emerges—carrying a terrifying cocktail of co-infections. Here is what is currently circulating in our local woods.

Neglected Assets: Why is Sherman’s Premier Walking Track Still Buried?

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Weeks after the last major snowstorm, the community walking track remains under packed snow and ice. The administration's refusal to prioritize a simple work order for the DPW reveals a glaring pattern of deferred maintenance.

Calm Before the 20-Inch Storm: In Praise of Sherman’s Road Crews

Monday, February 23, 2026

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.

Candlewood Lake Auth Closes Islands

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Beginning Friday, August 29, all public islands on Candlewood Lake will be closed to visitors, a decision announced by the Candlewood Lake Authority. Officials cite “unsustainable misuse and overcrowding” as the driving reasons for the unprecedented measure.

Sherman Conn Tick Season Has Already Begun

Monday, April 7, 2025

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has reported early tick activity in the region. Goudarz Molaei, a research scientist and director of CAES's Passive Tick and Tick-Borne Disease Surveillance Program, noted that despite a relatively cold winter, ticks have survived and are now active. This resilience is attributed to their ability to hibernate under leaf litter during colder months.