🌱 How will Sherman’s school, roads, and town beach change this year?
Sherman, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Sherman! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Sherman’s school, roads, and town beach change this year?
- How one New Fairfield volunteer quietly improves life for Sherman residents too
Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale - Westport and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BOS Discusses Sherman School Renovation Project and More (thetowntribune.com) — Sherman’s Board of Selectmen reviewed major local projects, including the ongoing Sherman School renovation, newly finished Veterans Field restrooms, and a debated expansion of town beach dock slips on Candlewood Lake. Officials also discussed costly road repairs, fire department activity, and upcoming public meetings that will shape town infrastructure and services. 
• Reggie Lambrech Named Commission on the Aging's Outstanding Senior of the Year (thetowntribune.com) — A longtime New Fairfield volunteer has been honored as Outstanding Senior of the Year for decades of service, including programs that directly help Sherman residents. Her work ranges from pediatric vision screenings in New Fairfield and Sherman to modeling New Fairfield’s FISH transportation program on Sherman’s, helping seniors in both communities stay independent and connected.
📸 Around Sherman
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Upcoming Events in
Sherman
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★ Featured events ★
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Estate Sale - Westport →
14 Bermuda Rd, Westport
9:00 am -
Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show - June 6, 2026 →
Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich
10:00 am -
50th Annual Southbury Strawberry Festival →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
10:00 am -
5th annual Pets in the Park New Milford →
Pettibone Park, Pickett District Rd, New Milford
11:00 am -
Bye Bye Birdie at the Sherman Playhouse (re-scheduled opening) →
Sherman Players, 5 CT-39, Sherman
8:00 pm -
Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
11:30 am
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Friday June 12
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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Open Mic Night - JCC in Sherman →
Jewish Community Center, 9 CT-39, Sherman
6:30 pm -
Middle School Dance (at Charter Hall)
Sherman School 2 Route 37 East, Sherman, CT 06784
7:00 pm -
1776 Dinner →
68 Danbury Rd, New Milford
5:00 pm -
Open Mic Night - JCC in Sherman →
Jewish Community Center, 9 CT-39, Sherman
6:30 pm
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Thursday June 18
📣 Sherman Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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TOWN EVENT: CT Trails Day Hike with BWLT
Brigewater Town Park, 220 Tappen Road, Bridgewater
9:00 am -
Mike Milazzo →
Farmhouse at the Crossroads, 2635 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford
6:00 pm -
Plant and Sip – Succulent Terrarium →
The Pottery Factory, 265 Federal Rd, Brookfield
6:30 pm -
Paint your Partner →
Create Escape Studio, 375 Danbury Rd A, New Milford
6:30 pm -
Flamy Grant →
Merryall Community Center, Inc., New Milford
7:30 pm -
Pets In The Park →
Pettibone Park, Pickett District Rd, New Milford
11:00 am -
Jewish Festival- Opening Event Celebrating 100... →
Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury
12:00 pm -
Eran Troy Danner →
Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Rd, New Milford
4:00 pm
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This lovely lady had a feast on some old stumps.
Likely feeding her young. Hoping to see some baby Pileated Woodpeckers soon. (Nextdoor Squantz Pond) - Multiple crews from the Fairfield Fire Department battled a house fire near Castle Ave.
6:57AM on Jun 5: Crews battle house fire in Fairfield near Castle Ave. (Nextdoor )
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in New Milford, Connecticut in New Milford. Apply here.
- TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Coordinator in New Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sherman here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Milford
- 16 Early View Ln, New Milford, CT 06776 (realtor.com)
- New Milford Police Launch Probe Into School Employee's Interactions With Student: PD (patch.com)
New Fairfield
- Complicated Discussion Regarding Multi-Phased Drainage Project and Dilapidated Roads at NF BOS Meeting (thetowntribune.com)
Brookfield
- Here's What's Planned For Brookfield's Annual Block Party This Weekend (patch.com)
Ok Sherman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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