Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll
See which Berlin High School students excelled academically in the third quarter of the 2024-25 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
- Across Connecticut
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.
Posting Activity
Southington, CT|News|
Help Southington Fill Up A Truck Full Of Food
Southington Community Services is hosting a two-day food drive Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, at a local church.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: May 8- May 12, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Noted Author Pays Avon Library A Special Visit
The Friends of the Avon Free Public Library recently hosted its annual 'Author Luncheon' fundraiser.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Arrest Logs: April 20 - May 13, 2025
All information is provided by the Simsbury Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford DPW Open House Aims To Fill Truck Full Of Food
The annual open house will take place on Saturday, May 17, at the West Hartford DPW's Brixton Street complex.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Garden Club Selling Variety Of Plants Saturday
The annual West Hartford Garden Club Plant Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, rain or shine.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon's Close Budget Vote Requires Recount: UPDATE
Voters went to the polls Wednesday to decide town/school spending for 2025-26, with turnout sufficient but the outcome too close to call.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Rocky Hill, CT|News|
East Hartford Woman Responsible For Fatal Rocky Hill Crash: Police
A 25-year-old East Hartford man was killed in a violent, three-vehicle wreck on Interstate 91 in Rocky Hill in March 2024.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
New Canton Emergency Vehicle Fully Operational
The vehicle made its first call on Wednesday after it was delivered in February.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Top Simsbury Official Achieves New Academic Milestone
The leader earned a masters degree from the University of Connecticut this week and was one of the grad ceremony's speakers.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
New Bread Bakery Approved By Farmington PZC
The home-based, cottage bakery will feature custom-ordered sourdough bread and offer bread-baking classes as well.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Nip Bottle Sales Top 103,900 Over Past 6 Months
See what the latest municipal payout is through Connecticut's Nickel-Per-Nip program.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Top Berlin HS Artists Showcased At Special Exhibit
A reception will take place at Berlin High School on Thursday, May 15, to celebrate the work of the school's top drawers.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Renowned Musicians To Perform At West Hartford Church
The concert will take place Saturday, May 17, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
2 Hartford Housing Projects Secure State Financing
The housing developments were among 12 projects statewide approved for a sizable round of financing.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Teens Accused Of Setting Laptop On Fire At Southington HS: Police
The juveniles are believed to have been influenced by a viral TikTok trend challenging people to cause their laptops to burn, police said.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
USJ, Hartford Healthcare Announce Major Partnership
Students at the West Hartford-based university will have improved access to health care starting this fall.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Popular Restaurant Chain Closing Southington Site
The last day is coming up soon, with the day's proceeds benefitting a prominent local charity in Southington.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
'The Birds Are Back In Town' At Canton Nature Preserve
The Roaring Brook Nature Center on Saturday, May 17, is hosting a special spring birding hike at a Canton nature preserve.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
