Town of Sherman, Connecticut Website

Sherman is a small community that has managed to protect its rural character despite the pressures of growth both within the Town and at its borders. Blessed with a beautiful terrain that often defies development as well as pro-active advocates of open space preservation, Sherman has broad expanses of undeveloped land left in its natural state, offering stunning vistas to residents and visitors alike. The Town’s historic center has successfully combined historic preservation with functionality, despite being bisected by State Route 37.

Sherman has limited commercial development and supports no industry. Three commercial areas provide basic services to residents. The Sherman Green Marketplace contains a bank, grocery store, hardware store, wine and liquor store, dry cleaners, and Happy Rainbows, a unique gift and herbal remedies shop. The Sherman Commons houses the Arrivederci Restaurant and a daycare center. The Post Office complex houses the popular American Pie Restaurant, Hudson Valley Preservation (home renovations), and Spiral Therapies (massage and other body-mind therapies) in addition to the Town’s post office.

The Town’s government is Selectmen - Town Meeting, a common form of government in New England. The Board of Selectmen operates as the executive branch of the government, with the First Selectman as the chief executive officer of the Town. The Town Meeting is the legislative branch; all taxpayers are eligible to vote at these meetings. Many Town functions are supported by volunteer commissions and boards with elected or appointed officials.

Fire and emergency medical services are provided through the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department. Sherman also participates in a regional paramedic intercept program. Police services are provided through the Resident State Trooper program of the Connecticut State Police. Two hospitals serve the area: New Milford Hospital and Danbury Medical Center.

Sherman supports a K-8 school, and pays tuition for high school students to attend an area public school of their choice. Most high school students attend New Milford High School, although a significant number choose Shepaug High School in Washington or New Fairfield High School.

Sherman is rich in recreational resources. As one of five towns bordering Candlewood Lake, the Town provides access for boaters through two public launches, and has 58 dock slips which are assigned on a lottery basis. There is a public beach that is manned with life guards throughout the summer. Many lakefront communities provide both beach and boating opportunities for their residents. Additionally, the Park & Recreation Commission manages several playing fields at Colonial Field (soccer), Volunteer Park (soccer and softball), and Veterans Field (soccer, baseball, and jogging track), two playgrounds, an ice skating pond, a community garden, and several hiking trails. There is an active summer camp program. Additionally, the Naromi Land Trust has created and maintains multiple hiking trails through its holdings.

Sherman’s population is about 4,000 in 660 households. The last real estate revaluation was completed in 2008. The current mill rate is 15.2, one of the lowest in Connecticut.