West Hartford, CT|News|
WeHa Behavioral Health Nonprofit Offers Summer Therapy For Students
The Bridge Family Center says many college students regress when they suspend therapy upon returning home from school.
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|
Memorial Day In Avon: Parade Steps Off Monday, Town Facilities Closed
Memorial Day is a solemn mix of remembering U.S. soldiers killed in the line of duty and enjoying the unofficial start of the summer season.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Lighting Company Settles Dispute With U.S. Government: Feds
The U.S. government contended the firm illegally sold items from China to the federal government, in violation of trade acts.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Man Convicted For Role In Hartford Fentanyl Operation: Feds
The Torrington man will be sentenced to prison this August.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Recount Upholds Avon's Close Budget Passage Last Week
Avon officials said the recount on Tuesday, May 20, resulted in the same vote totals as last week's narrow budget approval.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Budget Adoption Means Taxes Will Increase
The Southington Town Council approved town/school spending packages for 2025-26 last week, resulting in a tax hike this summer.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Bear Invades Wethersfield's Historic District: Police
The Wethersfield Police Department is urging folks to be 'bear aware' following the Tuesday afternoon sighting.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Beloved Southington Veteran Honored To Recognize Major War Milestone
He was honored in a ceremony in Hartford Monday to commemorate the anniversary of the end of one of the worst conflicts in human history.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington PD Achieves Major Department Designation
The Farmington Police Department recently received some good news from the state agency overseeing law enforcement operations.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Liquor Store Fined For Selling To Minors: State
In addition, the store located on the Berlin Turnpike will have its liquor license suspended for a day in July.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Newington Man Accused Of Possessing/Distributing Child Porn: Police
The 30-year-old suspect will appear in New Britain Superior Court on June 2.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Street Sweepers To Tackle Canton, Move Your Cars: Town
Canton's public works department is cleaning the streets of Collinsville in preparation for Monday's Memorial Day Parade.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Area Nonprofit Land Preserve Receives Big Donation For New HQ
The 4,400-acre game refuge is located in Simsbury, Canton, and Granby, and it is looking to build a new headquarters.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Town Ranked Among Best Places To Live By U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report unveiled its annual 'Best Places to Live' list Tuesday morning, and one place from Connecticut made the list.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon HS Students Show Sustainability Prowess In State Contest
They were honored in the 2025 'eesmarts Student Contest,' in which art and creativity are meshed with sustainability awareness and education
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Take A Meditation Journey At Virtual Avon Library Program
The free, virtual program hosted by an expert on meditation will take place on Thursday, May 22.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Firm Honored For Major Highway Overhaul In West Hartford
The engineering company received a major industry award for a recently completed makeover of Interstate 84 in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Pupil Shows Sustainability Prowess In State Contest
She was honored in the 2025 'eesmarts Student Contest,' in which art and creativity are meshed with sustainability awareness and education
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Eyes Pro-Senior Designation, Special Meeting Is Today
The public is invited to a special forum at a local senior center today (Tuesday, May 20) at 10:30 a.m.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Woman Charged In Fraudulent Business Loan Scheme: Feds
She was one of five indicted in federal court last week in an operation targeting government economic development funds from two states.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
