West Hartford, CT|News|
What's Opening In West Hartford? A Look At New Businesses
36 new businesses opened in West Hartford recently.
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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Southington, CT|News|
What's Opening In Southington? A Look At New Businesses
30 new businesses opened in Southington recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
New Clinic Opens In West Hartford Promising Physical Wellness
A ribbon-cutting for the clinic is slated in West Hartford on Friday, May 2.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Controversial West Hartford Housing Project On Hold Indefinitely
The developer for the 112-unit project officially withdrew an application Tuesday that sought a zone change from the town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington PD Officers Are Strong ... Very Strong
The Southington Police Department did very well over the weekend in the 'Battle of the Badges' weightlifting competition.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Newington Gun Store Burglar Sent To Prison: Feds
The Willimantic man went to Hartford, where he traded the guns for cash and drugs, officials said.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton To Unveil New, Modern Voting Machines
The machines were received as part of a state program to modernize vote tabulators.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Major Hartford Employer Slashing More Jobs
The company is laying off dozens of workers this summer, the fifth such slate of job cuts since last fall.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
East Hartford Man Drove Drunk On Wrong Side Of Highway: Police
The incident happened in Colchester early Saturday morning, according to state police on Tuesday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon To Commemorate 'National Day Of Prayer'
A special program featuring multiple clergy leaders will take place on Thursday, May 1, with the event live-streamed as well.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Hartford Man Who Killed Trooper In Southington Sentenced: Reports
A New Britain Superior Court judge handed down a ruling Tuesday to the killer of Southington resident and Trooper Aaron Pelletier last May.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Vehicle Fire Mess Cleared On I-84 In East Hartford: UPDATE
Several lanes of travel were closed late Tuesday morning.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Learn To Take Care Of The Planet At Huge Simsbury Event Saturday
The annual Simsbury Sustainability Fair will take place Saturday, May 3, with folks from surrounding towns participating and asked to come.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Prominent Orthopedic Surgeon Named To Key Role At Hartford Hospital
The veteran medical doctor had filled in on an interim basis for that job.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Is West Hartford Really Accessible For All? Survey Aims To Find Out
West Hartford is asking residents to complete a survey analyzing whether town facilities and programs are accessible to the disabled.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Motorist Rushed To Hospital After Berlin Car Fire: BVFD
The accident on Tuesday morning closed a busy stretch of Berlin roadway.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Voters To Decide Budget/Taxes Thursday, Where To Vote?
Farmington will decide a proposed 2025-26 town/school budget package on Thursday, May 1, with taxes increasing 4.65 percent if approved.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Major Roof Overhaul Approved At Simsbury School
Work will begin over the summer following the Simsbury Board of Education's vote last month.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Another Forum Slated On Berlin Food Plant's Odor, Noise Issues
It will take place on Wednesday, April 30, at Berlin Town Hall, and it will address the ongoing situation regarding a food waste plant.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
New Farmington Program To Collect Unwanted Clothes, How To Participate
The Town of Farmington's Green Efforts Committee has launched a new, environmentally-friendly initiative to recycle old clothing/textiles.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
