Simsbury, CT|News|
Public's Help Sought To Fine-Tune New Simsbury Website
The Town of Simsbury will unveil a new website next month, but before it does, it is asking folks to give it a look and offer up some input.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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1992 University of Connecticut graduate who has reported news, edited stories and designed pages for weekly and daily newspapers for more than three decades as well as spent 15 years as an adjunct at UConn. Currently venturing into the world of online digital journalism. Have a passion for community journalism and those quirky stories that other news writers might not report. Vernon resident, husband, father, dog lover and avid fan of baseball, soccer, motor sports -- among other sports. Currently the field editor for West Hartford, Southington, Simsbury, Avon, Greater Hartford, Farmington, Canton and Berlin for Patch. Feel free to email me at michael.lemanski@Patch.com with any news tips. No such thing as a bad idea.
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Avon, CT|News|
Avon Preschool Applicants Sought For Next School Year
The deadline to apply for the Avon Preschool Lottery next month is Jan. 16, 2026.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
State Trooper Charged In Halloween DUI Crash In Southington: Police
The 24-year-old officer was driving drunk and crashed a state police cruiser late Oct. 31, police said.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Chipotle Brouhaha Being Investigated By West Hartford PD
The incident last weekend appeared to involve a customer and an employee of the busy, fast-casual Mexican food restaurant.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Felon From Jamaica Living In Hartford Pleads Guilty To Passport Fraud: Feds
The 47-year-old man was deported in 2006 after being convicted of assault and drug crimes, but returned to the U.S.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Welcomes New Deputy Emergency Chief
The longtime Southington resident has decades of firefighting experience and currently works in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Regional Health Department Sounds The Bird Flu Alarm
The health district serves Avon, Canton, Farmington, Simsbury, Granby, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, East Granby, Hartland, and New Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford PD To Conduct Drunk Driving Checkpoint
The enforcement operation will take place on a busy street in the city later this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington PD Selling Festive Holiday Patches Again
Supplies are limited, so folks are urged to get them while they're still available.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Reward Offered For Info On Dog Abandoned At West Hartford Dog Park: UPDATE
A person reportedly took their canine to the West Hartford Dog Park, let it out of the car, then sped away on Saturday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Plans For Major Simsbury Senior Living Expansion Back On
The town's wetlands board, which shot down a permit last May, will take up a revised application this week with another public hearing.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon FD's Ranks Grow With New Additions
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department recently announced several new members/promotions within its firefighting/explorer ranks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
One Week Left For Roadside Leaf Collection In West Hartford
After Saturday, Dec. 20, folks have to bring their bagged leaves to the yard waste/recycling center themselves.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Library Closing For The Day This Week
The closure will only be for one day.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Dems To Host Annual Holiday Party
Next month, Democrats will host a nominating caucus for new members.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Regional Forum On Bear Safety Slated In West Hartford This Week
The regional event, hosted by DEEP, will help the state learn about residents' experiences with bears to better plan a response to them.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: Nov. 25 to Dec. 8, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Happy Holidays ... Now Pay Your Taxes: West Hartford
The Town of West Hartford will be mailing out supplemental tax bills for those who pay them this way next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
NW Catholic Comes Up Short In CIAC Class S Football Title Game Saturday
M.T. Sheehan High School of Wallingford defeated West Hartford's Northwest Catholic 21-7 in the CIAC Class S football championship game.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Greenwich Simply Too Much For Southington In State LL Title Game
Greenwich High School defeated Southington High School 45-6 in Saturday's CIAC Class LL football championship game.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
