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Second Act Economy

Monday, April 6, 2026

Sherman presents as the quintessential retirement enclave, but raw census data shatters that assumption. Welcome to the "Second Act Economy," where traditional retirement has been quietly canceled.

The Sparks of Spring: Mending the Weld at Veterans Field and the Blue-Collar Backbone of Sherman

Sunday, March 22, 2026

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.

The Sherman Caste System: The Quiet Weaponization of the Generational Divide

Sunday, March 8, 2026

The American Dream promises that a property deed brings political enfranchisement. But in Sherman, the administration has mastered a different civic contract: pitting the town against itself to protect the status quo.

The Powerless Town Hall: Passing the Buck on a $42.8M Crisis

Sunday, February 22, 2026

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 FOIA Files: State Police Officially Clear Drone Flights

Friday, February 20, 2026

Town Hall claimed our drone flights over the $42.8M school project were illegal harassment. No state, local, or federal laws were broken. First Selectman is using 911 as private security to silence the press.

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.

Town Members Claim BOS Malfeasance

Friday, August 1, 2025

Sherman officials approved $4.3 million in school renovation spending at a hastily warned meeting, despite an $8 million budget gap and no voter approval. Critics call the move reckless, citing a lack of transparency, safety concerns, and legal violations. With the project already over budget and behind schedule, residents fear the town is beyond the point of no return—raising serious questions about oversight and public trust.

Sherman has a Dock Rumors Problem

Friday, March 28, 2025

Sherman is planning a modest expansion of its Town Beach dock slips—from 53 to around 65—but misinformation has clouded public understanding. Rumors claiming the town is building 107 slips have spread within the Holiday Point community, sparking concerns about lake congestion and road safety. The situation highlights how fast rumors can spread—and how important facts and transparency are to Sherman’s decision-making process.