Frank Washabaugh

Editor & Investigative Reporter

Frank is the founder, lead investigative reporter, and technical architect behind Sherman CT News. As a full stack developer, cyber security expert, and local taxpayer, he grew frustrated by the echo chamber of traditional municipal reporting and built this platform from the ground up to serve as an uncompromising watchdog for the Sherman community.

Frank’s analytical edge was forged during the dot-com bubble, where he was recruited by a software company straight out of high school before pursuing a degree in computer science. Over his 26-year enterprise career, he protected the digital assets and infrastructure of global clients. Concurrently, a lifelong dedication to music brought him to New York City as a recording artist, where his tech expertise funded and expanded his creative ventures into professional photography and cinematography.

Today, he brings this rare synthesis of hard data and creative storytelling home to Sherman. His deep foundation in the hard sciences allows him to dissect complex municipal budgets, navigate Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation, and expose bureaucratic overreach with forensic precision. Meanwhile, his legally registered aerial drone operations and visual journalism force the town administration to confront the physical reality of their decisions.

News, public relations, and community advocacy have always been lifelong staples for him, culminating in the creation of Sherman CT News. His investigative philosophy remains simple:

"Receipts over rhetoric."

When he isn't tracking down orphaned construction logs for a $50 million mega-bond or exposing millions in hidden town surpluses, Frank continues to take on select programming and photography projects, and plays music to stay deeply connected to the community. Whether he is flying a drone to document municipal decay or writing the custom code that powers this very platform, Frank ensures the truth remains fast, free, and accessible to every neighbor in town.

Have a tip, a public document, or a story the administration is hiding? Contact Frank confidentially at frank@shermanct.com

Latest from Frank Washabaugh

State Authorities Notified Following Algorithmic Review of Sherman Property Revaluations

Friday, July 10, 2026

Evidence packets documenting assessment disparities and public database errors submitted to the Connecticut Attorney General and Chief State’s Attorney.

A Question of Fairness: How Sherman’s Revaluation Targeted the Middle Class

Friday, July 10, 2026

A forensic data extraction reveals how the Sherman administration artificially burdened the middle class with a $1.77 million tax shift, insulated their own properties, and triggered a formal criminal referral to the State Attorney General.

Not the Easiest Country, Just the Best Country

Friday, July 3, 2026

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, we must remember our unparalleled success was never a geographical accident. It is the direct result of a precarious design authored by framers like Sherman's own Roger Sherman.

Review: Noah Kahan Chooses Honesty Over Neatness on 'The Great Divide'

Saturday, June 27, 2026

On his fourth studio album, Vermont native Noah Kahan stretches far beyond his comfort zone. "The Great Divide" is an expansive, 17-track journey through folk-rock Americana that trades pop polish for radical, messy sincerity.

The Anatomy of an Abdication: Will Sherman Republicans Surrender 2027?

Thursday, June 25, 2026

As Sherman navigates historic infrastructure debt, the local Republican Town Committee has completely withdrawn its players from the field, showing zero signs of challenging the incumbent First Selectman and essentially surrendering the 2027 municipal election. V is for victory of the admin class and V is for voter disenfranchisement.

Legal Clash Exposes Administrative Incompetence at Sherman School: Municipal Leaders Weaponize Public Fear to Hide Construction Failures

Monday, June 22, 2026

A visceral outrage over a drone surveying the Sherman School construction site exposes a deeper structural crisis at Town Hall: an administration weaponizing public panic to hide construction defects and override federal law.

A Garage Discovery and the Protocol of the Wild

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Finding an abandoned animal on your Sherman property triggers a precise and legally binding chain of events. Discover how to safely navigate the encounter and who to call when intervention becomes necessary.

Deadly Highway Illusions: Debunking the Myths of Motorcycle Season

Monday, June 15, 2026

There is a certain mysticism attached to motorcycling, but survival relies entirely on tire compounds, forward momentum, and a clear understanding of the forces at play. Before you turn the ignition key this season, it is critical to dismantle the deadly fictions of the road.