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
