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$50 Million Ghost Ship: A Megaproject Without a Paper Trail, and a First Selectman’s Panic

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

As the Sherman School project balloons to a staggering $50 million, FOIA requests reveal a terrifying void of daily logs and oversight. When Sherman CT News pointed a camera at the site, Town Hall responded with police intimidation and a literal corridor

Taxpayers Are Not ATMs: Why a $42.8 Million Community Investment Demands Respect

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Sherman taxpayers understand the value of a good school, whether we have children enrolled or not. We are all on the same side. But when we ask to see the ledgers for a historic $42.8 million bill, the administration treats us like outsiders whose only job is to write the check.

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 Cost of Denial: Bankruptcy, Blue Tarps, and a $42.8M Crisis

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

It began with officials denying obvious safety hazards. It escalated to crews frantically hanging blue tarps on a federal holiday. Now, as the $42.8 million Sherman School project demands more oversight, we uncover a troubling financial baseline: the First Selectman’s personal bankruptcy filing just weeks before his first election.

The Sherman Paradox: A $50M Crisis and a 55% Raise

Monday, February 9, 2026

A $50 million town asset left exposed to freezing winds. A residential neighborhood flooded with industrial light. And a First Selectman whose salary climbed 55% while the construction budget spiraled. We investigate the "White Lantern" anomaly and the fight for accountability on Sawmill Road.

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.

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.