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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 Sparks of Spring: Mending the Weld at Veterans Field and the Blue-Collar Backbone of Sherman

Sunday, March 22, 2026

As a broken safety gate at Veterans Field is finally welded back together, it serves as a powerful reminder: Sherman doesn't survive on administrative paperwork or political posturing, but on the skilled hands of its tradesmen and the Department of Public Works.

The Illusion of Stewardship: Bankruptcies, Budgets, and Sherman’s $42.8M Trap

Saturday, March 14, 2026

A local administration manufactured a public safety panic over a drone. The real threat, however, lies in the town ledgers—where years of deferred maintenance and a hidden $2.3 million surplus quietly laid the groundwork for a generational tax burden.

Neglected Assets: Why is Sherman’s Premier Walking Track Still Buried?

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Weeks after the last major snowstorm, the community walking track remains under packed snow and ice. The administration's refusal to prioritize a simple work order for the DPW reveals a glaring pattern of deferred maintenance.

Calm Before the 20-Inch Storm: In Praise of Sherman’s Road Crews

Monday, February 23, 2026

Sherman braces for a historic 15 to 20 inches of snow overnight. As the town hunkers down, we look at the quiet, decentralized competence of the DPW crews working to keep our roads safe.

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.

Candlewood Lake Auth Closes Islands

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Beginning Friday, August 29, all public islands on Candlewood Lake will be closed to visitors, a decision announced by the Candlewood Lake Authority. Officials cite “unsustainable misuse and overcrowding” as the driving reasons for the unprecedented measure.

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.

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.

Sherman has a Dock Rumors Problem

Friday, March 28, 2025

Sherman is planning a modest expansion of its Town Beach dock slips—from 53 to around 65—but misinformation has clouded public understanding. Rumors claiming the town is building 107 slips have spread within the Holiday Point community, sparking concerns about lake congestion and road safety. The situation highlights how fast rumors can spread—and how important facts and transparency are to Sherman’s decision-making process.