Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Nip Bottle Sales Top 229,000 Over Past 6 Months
See what the latest municipal payout is through Connecticut's Nickel-Per-Nip program.
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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Berlin, CT|News|
CT's Beloved Turtles Topic Of Berlin Program
The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Monday, May 12, is hosting a turtle expert/rehabilitator who specializes in helping the aquatic reptiles.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Learn About CT's 'Fearsome Foursome' At Southington Event
The Southington Public Library on Monday, May 12, is hosting a unique program looking at four common nocturnal mammals in CT.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Counseling Leaders At West Hartford Agency Honored By USJ
The duo was recently honored by a West Hartford-based university for their work training interns seeking careers in counseling.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Got Any Good Pictures? Avon Wants To See Them
The Town of Avon is seeking publicly submitted photos/images to adorn the town's social media as well as online/print publications.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
2 Accused Of Sex Acts On State Police Property In Hartford: Police
The 34-year-old male and the 48-year-old female were inside a Porsche parked on state police property early Tuesday morning.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Road Closed Due To Flooding
Motorists on Tuesday afternoon were urged to seek alternate routes of travel following heavy rains in that area.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Honors Fallen Police Officer
The Southington Town Council remembered a local resident and police officer who died in early April.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Library To Host 'Star Wars' Game
The library's main site on Thursday evening will host a free program teaching those 12 and up how to play a popular 'Star Wars' card game.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
New Coffee Shop Approved In Farmington
Farmington land-use officials said 'yes' to a retail shop owner's plan to expand her business to include a coffee/tea shop with food.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Voters Have Big Decision On Taxes, Budget
Canton voters will go to the polls on Thursday, May 8, to decide a town/school budget that will raise taxes by more than a mill and a half.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Quieter, Less Smelly Food Plant Reported In Berlin: Town
The Town of Berlin has been working with the owners of a food processing plant in town to curb odor and noise issues.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Life-Changing Program On Tap At Southington Library
The Southington Public Library on Thursday, May 8, will host a special presentation about the often difficult issue of addiction/recovery.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Good Financial News For West Hartford Senior Housing Provider
The nonprofit organization that provides disabled/senior housing units in West Hartford recently received significant state tax credits.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Former School/Church Site For Sale In East Hartford
The vacant site is being sold as part of an 8.98-acre package, which could be developed for educational, commercial, or residential uses.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Help Avon Land Trust Attack Non-Native Plants
The Avon Land Trust is looking for volunteers to attack one of its properties on Saturday and rid it of invasive plant species.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
University In West Hartford Earns Major Honor
It was recently honored as an 'Opportunity College' by a prominent national academic foundation.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Budget Vote Is Friday, How Much Will It Cost You?
Simsbury voters will head to the polls on Friday, May 9, to decide town/school spending for 2025-26 as well as what taxes will be.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Slammed By Saturday Storms
The line of thunderstorms on Saturday resulted in several closed roads.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Thousands On Strike At Major CT Employer In East Hartford
About 3,000 machinists have walked off the job as of Monday, with no new talks scheduled.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
