Don Lowe First Selectman Column 10/12/2026
The milling of Anderson Road in preparation of resurfacing is likely to start late this week or early next week. Milling, until it’s paved over, leaves the road in rough shape. If you are able, (I know many of you cannot avoid it) avoid this road and find different routes to go around. Once started, this road will be under construction for around two weeks until it is finished. There were many complaints about the potholes and wear-and-tear on Anderson Road, and we are answering them with a resurfacing effort.
Of course, when the job is complete, I will go back to answering complaints about speeding on that road. We are aware of the propensity to drive too fast on Anderson and will take all steps possible to slow folks down. Frankly, as with most automobile speeding issues, it isn’t as widespread as it might seem. We have statistics to show that. It’s usually just a few bad apples who drive ridiculously too fast.
I continue to be impressed by the fine arts scene here in Sherman. We were treated to another terrific show at the White Silo Winery this Sunday. The Sherman Artists Association is more active than ever, and they are homing in on a permanent location here in Sherman. Having an arts hub is a very good thing for a community and a fine example of that is north of us in Kent and also in Washington, Connecticut. Their permanent locations host art openings, classes, and other opportunities for artists and in the meantime spur economic growth within the towns. If you feel like it, please consider donating time or resources to The Sherman Artists Association. Also, check the Sherman Library website for its recurring art openings.
I cannot tell you how many times when I am somewhere in the tri-state area and someone asks me where I’m from and I say “Sherman!” and the follow-up comment is “Oh yes! I’ve been to the American Pie!” Sherman’s fine eatery and bakery is not only extremely well thought of by people around the state, but it also won the 2026 “Best Brunch in Connecticut” Award in Connecticut Magazine’s best restaurant contest. There are many fine eateries to choose from, so this is quite an achievement. Thank you American Pie for your level of continued excellence!
Please take heed of the STOP sign at Taber Road and Quaker Ridge Road. Please stop. I’m getting reports of drivers flying through that sign as if it somehow doesn’t count, and I worry we are going to have a serious accident there. Drivers approaching that STOP sign should also consider that we are planning to devote some monitoring time there by a state trooper. And you will get a ticket ff you are caught blowing through the STOP sign.
