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Section: Infrastructure

Topic: Infrastructure

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Found 2 articles filed under Infrastructure


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’s Next Major Project: The $3.5M Senior Center

Thursday, September 4, 2025

With the town already shouldering a chaotic $42.8 million school renovation, another major municipal building is poised to rise. The proposed Sherman Senior Center—a $3.5 million project—is now quietly moving through design and consultation. Why taxpayers need to watch this blueprint closely before the shovels hit the dirt.

Sherman CT Stats

Area (mi²): 21.914
State: Connecticut
Population: 3,516
Growth Rate: -0.2%
Aver. home income: $221,125
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 has a rich colonial history and maintains a traditional New England village center. The town is served by a single K-8 school, Sherman School, after which students typically attend New Milford High School or private institutions. There is no major commercial development, reinforcing its rural charm.

The town places a strong emphasis on conservation, with protected open spaces such as Naromi Land Trust properties and state parks ensuring sustainable development. The Sherman School serves students from pre-K to 8th grade, with high schoolers attending regional schools in nearby towns.

Civic engagement is strong, with local governance handled through town meetings. Conservation is a priority, with efforts to preserve open space, protect Candlewood Lake’s water quality, and maintain the town’s natural beauty. Sherman has consistently been recognized as one of the best small towns in Connecticut for its quality of life and environmental preservation efforts.

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