Don Lowe First Selectman 11/02/26 Column
I was fortunate to be invited to the FISH luncheon last week at the JCC. FISH is an amazing organization, currently in its 55th year of existence, that supports a network of volunteer drivers who transport people who need help getting to their doctor’s appointments. Since its existence in Sherman, FISH has answered a total of 7,414 calls and driven a total of 245,358 miles! For some out-of-this-world perspective, the moon is slightly less than 240,000 miles from the earth.
FISH receives a small grant from the State but is largely funded through donations. As you come to the end of the year, consider FISH, which by the way is a registered 501(c)(3), to make your tax deductible donation. Also, FISH is always looking for more drivers and more phone operators who schedule the pickups. I promise you this: if you volunteer for FISH you will meet the nicest people around. It’s a good group! Let me know if you’re interested or you can also contact a member of FISH directly.
Ths Sunday, November 8, the Sherman Library is celebrating its 100th year as a library with a reception from 1pm to 3pm at the library. Expect delicious refreshments along with music from Ten Penny Bounce, a jazz group that will feature music from the Roaring 20s. Please register in advance if you can so that the library staff can know how many people to expect. I have another engagement that morning and early afternoon but will try my very best to make it there.
Also, this Sunday, November 8, the Cub Scouts Pack 84 is doing a food drive from 10am to 12pm at the Town Green gazebo. They are collecting canned goods and other foods such as canned tuna, mac-and-cheese, pasta, hearty soups juice boxes, peanut butter, and much more. These items will then go to families who are in need this Fall. If you can, please come and donate.
Early voting is over today as I write this. The process produced more than 800 votes. The rest will be cast on Tuesday, November 3 and then, after that, gone will be the plethora of road signs and maybe a little of the angst that people are feeling. The results will be the results, and I hope that everyone can live with them without too much acrimony. Meanwhile, many thanks to our registrars and all of the poll workers who devoted many hours to make this process happen. Thank you!
