On March 22, 2025, it was wonderful to see so many faces, new and familiar. A highlight was a visit by the new Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party, Mayor Roberto Alves. His talk was inspiring and very useful.
Photos by Linda T. Hubbard.
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.
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 Activity | Date |
| Serialized Absentee Ballot Applications Available to those wishing over five applications | July 5 |
| Public notice of party caucus at least five full days in advance | July 10 to 17 |
| Party caucus to endorse candidates | July 15 to 22 |
| Last day to certify endorsement and submit to town clerk | July 23 |
| Sample absentee ballots become available | Aug 6 |
| Candidate withdrawal deadline | Sept 19 |
| Absentee ballots become available | Oct 3 |
| Sample ballot finalized with Secretary of State | Oct 10 |
| Early voting period | Oct 20 – Nov 2 |
| Deadline to submit list of unofficial checkers | Nov 2 |
| Election Day | Nov 4 |
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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