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Topic: Inflation


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A 60% Raise: How the First Selectman’s Salary Outpaced Inflation

Sunday, March 30, 2025

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.

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Sherman CT Stats

Area (mi²): 21.914
State: Connecticut
Population: 3,516
Aver. home: $656,253
Poverty rate: 2.88%
Median age: 59.4 years
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The Town of Sherman Connecticut

Founded in 1802, Sherman offers a rare escape into traditional New England. Free from commercial sprawl, our town is defined by its pristine rural charm, rich colonial history, and a tight-knit community anchored by the local K-8 Sherman School. Whether you are visiting for a quiet weekend getaway or you are a resident looking to pull up a chair at the next town meeting, we invite you to explore Sherman—and get involved in the conversations that shape our future.

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