Frank Washabaugh

Journalist / Editor

Frank is the founder 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

Sherman Senior Center, November 2026 “Mature Lifestyle”, Calendar for 55 and Over

Monday, October 26, 2026

The Sherman Senior Center has released its "Mature Lifestyle" calendar for adults 55 and over, detailing scheduled programs, workshops, health clinics, local shopping shuttles, weekly fitness groups, and official facility holiday closings for the entire month of November 2026.

Sherman Senior Center Activity Calendar for October 23-30, 2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026

The Sherman Senior Center has released its "Mature Lifestyle" schedule for October 23 through October 30, 2026. The upcoming week features an AARP safe driving course, an autumn trip to Kent Falls, wellness classes, and specialized community meal programs.

Veterans Field Flag Tracker: Monitoring Status, Illumination, and Municipal Compliance

Thursday, September 24, 2026

An ongoing public ledger tracking the operational status and proper lighting of the American flag at Sherman’s Veterans Field, documenting a persistent cycle of neglect, community intervention, and town compliance.

Sherman's Secret Black Budget Project: Secrecy and Unchecked Authority in Sherman

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Town officials are operating the largest capital project in municipal history behind closed doors, denying taxpayers basic financial receipts and deploying a documented pattern of retaliation against critics.

September 11 Marks 25 Years: Defending American Independence Against Global Revisionism

Friday, September 11, 2026

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of September 11, the greatest threat to the United States is not a foreign attack, but a coordinated campaign of historical revisionism designed to make citizens hate the very freedoms that built the nation.

First Selectman Don Lowe Confronts First Amendment Auditor

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

First Selectman Don Lowe was filmed insulting and confronting a First Amendment auditor at Mallory Town Hall in December 2022, ultimately calling the state police to respond to a citizen exercising their constitutional rights.

Don Lowe Was Never the Man for the Job. It's Time for Someone New.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

For nearly a decade, Sherman’s chief executive cultivated the image of a meticulous fiscal steward to mask a staggering trail of administrative incompetence. From a concealed personal bankruptcy and a 78% salary surge to a chilling internal protocol designed to evade public records, Town Hall has quietly devolved into a retaliatory fiefdom run by a desperate politician clinging to his only financial lifeline.

Neighbor to Neighbor: Support Independent Local News

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Running an independent news site in our small town takes late nights, endless Freedom of Information requests, and a stubborn refusal to look the other way. I do this because I believe we all deserve to know exactly what’s happening behind the closed doors of Town Hall. But keeping the lights on—paying for hosting, data tools, and the sheer time required to dig into these ledgers—is a heavy lift for one neighbor. If you value having someone looking out for your tax dollars and demanding answers, please consider pitching in. A few bucks goes a long way in giving our community a real voice.$ DonatePlease enter a valid amount.