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
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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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
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Tour One Of Hartford's Most Historic Homes, Help The Community
The Junior League of Hartford is offering tours of a historic local home as part of its annual 'Show House' fundraiser.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Major Road Refurbs Start Next Week In West Hartford, See Where
Several busy West Hartford roadways will be impacted, as will traffic patterns for the next few weeks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Key Portion Of New Southington Public Library Now Complete
One of the last major components of the library project officially finished Thursday and it was open to the public.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Revolutionary War Hero Gets His Day In Simsbury
The Simsbury Board of Selectmen honored a Simsbury native son who played a major role in the Revolution by declaring May 10 in his honor.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Wants You! (To Fill Board/Commission Openings)
The Town of Canton recently issued a call for more volunteers to serve the community, as there are many board/commission openings.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Growing Food In Water? Avon Program Will Show You How
The Garden Club of Avon is hosting a special program at the Avon Free Public Library on Monday, May 12, on the science of hydroponics.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: May 1- May 7, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Prominent Southington Restaurant To Reopen At New Location
The well-known eatery announced its impending move in January, with the official opening at the new site happening Friday, May 9.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford DPW Open Saturdays For Dump Permit Distribution
Starting this Saturday through June, residents can get their permits on Saturdays for the town's yard waste and recycling center.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Major Award Announced For Berlin Library
The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library was honored this week by the Connecticut Library Association.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford, East Hartford Men Detained In Child Porn Crackdown: Feds
The two were detained as part of a national enforcement operation targeting accused child sex offenders.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Shootings Rock Connecticut's Capital City: Reports
Hartford police are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon and a mass shooting Wednesday night.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Major Expansion Approved For Simsbury Concert Venue
The $2.8 million project received the go-ahead from the Simsbury Zoning Commission this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Laptop Fire Blamed For Southington School Evacuation: SFD: UPDATE
The Southington Fire Department and school system are looking into whether it was linked to a viral TikTok trend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Electronic Eyes OK'd To Enforce West Hartford Traffic Laws
The West Hartford Town Council last month approved an ordinance officially establishing a speed enforcement camera policy in town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton FD Seeks Teens For Cadet Program
The Town of Canton Fire & EMS Department is looking for youths aged 15-17 to become cadets and prepare to become firefighters.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
