Quick Look at Sherman Connecticut
Take a look at some of the towns focal points in their current condition.
Sherman, CT
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Photo taken: Mar 25 2025
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Sherman Municipal Asset Ledger
A comprehensive review of town-managed infrastructure, recreational assets, and fiscal priorities for the 2025/2026 cycle.
The Sherman School
The Sherman School is a PreK-8 facility and the most expensive physical and operational asset in the municipality.
- Infrastructure Crisis: The building has suffered catastrophic decay; the K-Wing has been shuttered since 2015 following the defunding of the municipal Facilities Manager.
Financial Impact
After years of flatlining the Board of Education budget at $9.2M–$9.3M, the town was forced to bond a $50 million megaproject ($42.8M initial + $6.5M adjustment) to save the structure.
Sherman Beach (Town Beach)
Located on the northern shores of Candlewood Lake, the beach is a primary recreational asset managed by the Park and Recreation Department.
Maintenance & Budget
The "Beach/Track/Fields" line operates on a lean $5,300 to $7,500 annually. Shared budgets cover expanded seasonal pumping and sanitation due to increased usage.
Candlewood Lake
Connecticut’s largest inland body of water and a massive driver of local property values and the ecological health of the region.
Multi-Jurisdictional Funding
- CLA Subsidy: Sherman’s contribution grew from $77,800 in 2019 to a proposed $130,200 for 2025/2026.
- Water Testing: The town independently funds WCSU for cyanobacteria monitoring at roughly $850 annually.
Veteran's Field
A central recreational and memorial space featuring playing fields, a wooden gazebo, and a memorial flagpole.
Maintenance Note: In March 2026, local tradesmen repaired heavy metal safety gates sheared during the winter season.
Saw Mill Road
A winding thoroughfare reflective of Sherman’s rural character, managed by the Department of Public Works (DPW).
Paving & Maintenance
Funded by a $325,000 annual budget (up from $295k in 2017). Slated for the multi-mile chip-sealing and paving program in the 2025/2026 ledger.
Town Gardens & Municipal Landscaping
Covers Town Hall, ESF, the Pavilion, and local parks.
Fiscal Fluctuations
Budgeting dropped to $500 in 2019 but was increased to $2,550–$3,000 for the 2025/2026 budget to account for rising material costs.
Holy Trinity Church
A cornerstone of historic community architecture on Route 39. While not municipally funded, it supplements town social services through charity drives and support networks.
Distinct from the town’s "Trinity Health" paramedic intercept contract.
Volunteer Park
A municipal space honoring local volunteers. Integrated into the broader sanitation and garbage contracts alongside the town beach and compost areas.