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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.

The "March Wall": Why Late Winter in New England is the Hardest Season

Monday, March 2, 2026

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 Professional Victim: Unmasking Covert Narcissism

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

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.

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.

Protecting Candlewood Lake Starts in Your Backyard

Friday, April 4, 2025

Over the past sixteen years, property owners throughout the Candle-wood Lake Watershed have been the beneficiaries of a locally sponsored and executed environmental protection program designed to raise awareness and support of smart fertilizing practices. During this period, over 1,250 residents took part in these events promoting 'Soil Testing Day.' Participating lawn and garden keepers received free, scientific guidance on how to enhance the fertility of their soils and nourish their plantings while minimizing harmful effects on the Watershed and our treasured Candlewood Lake.