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.
The Town of West Hartford said construction crews on the large LaSalle Road project are digging deep and preparing the area for trees.
The three-vehicle accident had resulted in multiple lane closures.
The project continued on Arbor Day with a tree-planting event at a city high school.
The year's first open house event is Sunday, May 4, with the site open on Sundays through September.
The 38-year-old pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to taking part in an elaborate Medicaid fraud scheme in Connecticut.
One has served the Town of Canton Fire & EMS Department for 60 years, the other for a bit more than 50 years.
Simsbury-based Dyno Nobel recently donated funds allowing for the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co. to have aerial views of fires/emergencies.
Voters said 'yes' to one half of Berlin's 2025 town/school budget, but 'no' to the other half, meaning the total budget has still failed.
Mother's Day 2025 is on Sunday, May 11, and the time is now to plan ahead to take mom out.
Mother's Day 2025 is on Sunday, May 11, and the time is now to plan ahead to take mom out.
Mother's Day 2025 is on Sunday, May 11, and the time is now to plan ahead to take mom out.
A local civic group recently named its 2025 'Firefighter of the Year' and its 'Police Officer of the Year' in West Hartford.
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department recently promoted several members, welcomed new ones and celebrated new assignments.
Farmington's Hill-Stead Museum on May 3-4 is hosting its annual 'May Market' event featuring vendors, food, and beverages.
7 new businesses opened in Canton recently.
17 new businesses opened in Berlin recently.
22 new businesses opened in Avon recently.
51 new businesses opened in Greater Hartford recently.
7 new businesses opened in Simsbury recently.
23 new businesses opened in Farmington recently.