SDTC is offering its 12th House and Garden Tour

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At the 2025 Tour, you’ll explore several magnificent Sherman country homes and gardens.

This self-guided tour affords one-day-only access to several of the region’s most magnificent private residences and their gardens. Ticket holders will receive a program that describes what to expect at each home, along with addresses.

In past years, the Sherman House & Garden Tour has featured lakeside estates, historically significant homes, working farms and horse properties, and Sherman’s most architecturally stunning abodes.

A garden party with refreshments will take place after the tour.

The Sherman House & Garden Tour is sponsored by the Sherman Democratic Town Committee.

Announcements will be made in the Town Tribune when tickets will go on sale. In the past, tickets were available from a DTC member, at the Sherman Wine and Liquor Store, and on the day of the event at the Sherman School, or online. 

2025 Municipal Elections

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The SDTC is gearing up to offer a strong slate of candidates. Below is a draft of key dates leading to the election. Sherman has not had a primary in recent memory, so those dates are not included below.

Key ActivityDate
Serialized Absentee Ballot Applications Available to those wishing over five applicationsJuly 5
Public notice of party caucus at least five full days in advanceJuly 10 to 17
Party caucus to endorse candidatesJuly 15 to 22
Last day to certify endorsement and submit to town clerkJuly 23
Sample absentee ballots become availableAug 6
Candidate withdrawal deadlineSept 19
Absentee ballots become availableOct 3
Sample ballot finalized with Secretary of StateOct 10
Early voting periodOct 20 – Nov 2
Deadline to submit list of unofficial checkersNov 2
Election Day Nov 4

Dem Candidate for 108th State House, Anne Weisberg, Concedes. Other Results. Sherman Shifts Blue

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Anne Weisberg called her opponent, Pat Callahan, to congratulate him on his victory. No Democrat held that seat since 1980.

For the many months prior to that defeat, Anne worked tirelessly, knocking on thousands of doors and successfully earning funding from the State’s Citizen’s Election Fund.

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In the Danbury newstimes…Sherman Democrats endorse Anne Weisberg in 108th House race, challenging incumbent Patrick Callahan

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By Kendra Baker, newstimes Staff WriterMay 26, 2024

Anne Weisberg of Sherman was endorsed by local Democrats to challenge for a seat in the state House of Representatives. Contributed photo

SHERMAN — A town resident who says she has a passion for Candlewood Lake and a commitment to fairness and justice is looking to be the next representative in Connecticut’s 108th House District.

Sherman resident Anne Weisberg was unanimously endorsed to run as the Democratic candidate for the House seat, the Sherman Democratic Town Committee recently announced on Facebook. 

“I know what it takes to win,”  Weisberg said in a video message played during a May 15 nominating convention at the Sherman Senior Center, according to the DTC.

She is the second Democrat from Sherman to challenge incumbent Republican Patrick Callahan for the 108th House District, which includes Sherman, and parts of New Fairfield, Danbury and New Milford.

Callahan, a longtime New Fairfield resident who worked in law enforcement for nearly 30 years, secured a second term after defeating Sherman resident Jeff Ginsburg in the 2022 election. Callahan announced his plans to run for a third term in office earlier this year.

Notice to Caucus for Endorsing Members

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All Sherman Voters registered as a Democrat or are Independent are welcome to attend the caucus and monthly meeting of the Sherman Democratic Town Committee. The caucus will endorse members and candidates for the Sherman Democratic Town Committee and transact other business as may be proper to come before the said caucus.

These events will occur on  WEDNESDAY, Jan 10, 2024, at 7:30 pm at Charter Hall, Sherman Emergency Services Facility 1 Route 39, Sherman, CT.

Candidate for First Selectman, Don Lowe

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From Town Tribune, Oct 19, 2023

First Selectman Don Lowe

I have been your First Selectman since 2018 and I am running for re-election. Lately, the Sherman School renovation project and subsequent failed referendum has been the number one issue in Sherman and it’s the number one issue for me, too – and then there’s about 25 other things I attend to that keep Sherman running smoothly.

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