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The $300,000 Deception: Inside Sherman's Municipal Shell Game

Monday, May 18, 2026

How do you overspend a $14,000 routine maintenance budget by 2,000 percent? By quietly turning it into a slush fund to hide the escalating costs and delays of a $50 million school renovation bond.

The 7% Selectman: What Sherman’s Glossy Budget Mailer Didn't Tell You

Saturday, April 11, 2026

A forensic look at the town ledgers reveals hidden executive raises, phantom funds masking explosive debt, and a $1.16 million illusion designed to kick Sherman’s financial reckoning down the road.

The Hubris of "Comfort"

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Sherman's leadership publicly rejects cyber insurance despite managing tens of millions in public funds. Why this "comfortable" decision is an open invitation to disaster.

The Six-Letter Crucible: Why Sherman’s New Daily Puzzle Will Break Your Brain

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Five-letter word games are too easy, so we built something with teeth. Meet ROGERD: a relentless six-letter daily puzzle featuring a semantic clue, an unforgiving live timer, and a strict point system. Here is your official field guide to beating the clock.

The Daily Dispatch: Introducing ROGERD

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Think you know the secrets of this town? We’ve buried a new six-letter puzzle in the ledger. Decode the daily local clue, beat the clock, and secure your rank on the public leaderboard. Your mission begins now.

Sherman's Fiscal Failure: Paving Roads, Padding Salaries, and Sherman’s $50 Million Illusion

Friday, March 20, 2026

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 Art of Demolition by Neglect: A $5.6M Surplus and a $42.8M Crisis

Thursday, February 19, 2026

How does a town sitting on a $5.6 million surplus suddenly need a $42.8 million blank check? We expose the decade-long strategy of "demolition by neglect" that starved the Sherman School to build a political rainy-day fund—and the fiscal hostage situation that forced taxpayers to foot the bill.

Sherman Weighs Extra $6.5M for School

Friday, August 15, 2025

Sherman voters will head to the polls on August 23 to decide whether to approve an additional $6.5 million for the “renovate as new” Sherman School project. The request comes after construction bids exceeded the original budget by millions, prompting concerns over the financial planning of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Education.

Trinity Church Rises from Ashes

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Sherman's Holy Trinity Catholic Church has undergone a transformative journey, as it evolves to meet the needs of its congregation. From leadership changes and a significant parish merger to the approval and construction of a new chapel, a lot has happened in a just a few years. The new structure aims to blend modern functionality with Sherman's architectural heritage, ensuring a welcoming space for worship and community activities.

2025 Sherman Children's Events have Arrived!

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Looking for fun activities for your child in Sherman this year? From Tiny Tots Soccer at Colonial Field to Children’s Pickleball at Volunteer Park, Sherman is offering a variety of programs this spring to keep kids active and engaged. And don’t forget the ever-popular Sherman Summer Camping in June and August, where children can explore nature, make new friends, and create lifelong memories. With plenty of opportunities for sports, outdoor adventures, and community involvement, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for young residents.