Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington UConn Scholar Earns Prestigious Research Grant
The 2024 Farmington High School grad, who shares the same name as another UConn legend, will study music's effect on the brain.
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|
Good Turnout Required For Avon Budget Vote To Count Wednesday
Avon voters on May 14 will decide a town/school budget that will raise taxes by more than a mill, with a mandated voter turnout required.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
One Rushed To Hospital After Hartford Fire: HFD
The fire happened Sunday evening in a multi-family house in the Upper Albany section of Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Senior Citizens To Get Their Day
The town is hosting 'Senior Day' at a local senior center, where seniors can learn about good health tips and services available to them.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Official Earns Major Designation
The well-known official was among 300 others throughout the country earning the same designation.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford FD Makes Great Save Sunday Morning
A Sunday morning fire call ended with the best possible result for one West Hartford family.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Voters Decide Budgets, Will Taxes Rise?
Voters made a resounding decision late last week at the polls regarding how their tax dollars will be spent in 2025-26.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: April 29 - May 5, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Female Revolutionary War Hero Honored In West Hartford
The Sarah Whitman Hooker Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated a new grave marker at a local cemetery in her honor.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Makes Budgetary Decision, Will Taxes Increase?
Voter turnout at Friday's budget referendum for 2025-26 town/school spending plans was low.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To Prison: Feds
The 34-year-old was part of a cocaine distribution network that also included his uncle.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
East Hartford Man Went 130 MPH In Berlin: State Police
The 20-year-old suspect was taken into custody Thursday in connection with a March 2025 incident.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Preschool Teacher Earns High Praise
The veteran preschool educator was named a regional finalist for a major company award.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Summer Fun Available With Berlin Parks And Rec
The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department has several summer programs for youths, with sign-ups already underway.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Council To Decide Town/School Budgets, Taxes
The Southington Town Council on Monday, May 12, will officially vote on the town/school spending plan for 2025-26 and a likely tax hike.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Funeral Becomes Violent In Hartford: Reports
One person was shot, another stabbed during a melee at a funeral service in a Hartford church.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Housing Project Secures State Financing
The Hopmeadow Street housing development was among 12 projects statewide approved for a sizable round of financing.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Volunteers Needed For Massive West Hartford Festival
The town's largest civic celebration is less than a month away and event organizers are looking for volunteers to make it happen.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Man Accused Of Kidnapping Children In 1980s: Police
Watertown, CT, police said the 60-year-old was charged in connection with sex abuse allegations made in January.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon HS Sports Legends Honored At 2025 Hall-Of-Fame Event
Six athletes, two coaches, and one team were inducted into The Avon Falcons Athletic Hall of Fame recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
