West Hartford, CT|News|
Historic Opening Date For New West Hartford Eatery Announced
The popular chain based in Boston is opening its first-ever Connecticut location in West Hartford's center.
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|
Family Fun, Folly Topic Of Avon Theater Event
Avon's Playhouse 44 theater group is hosting a storytelling event on Wednesday, April 30, at a local church.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Exciting Features, Events Coming To Popular Avon Hiking Hub
Avon is planning a clean-up event for Earth Day weekend at the trailhead, which also features a new way to get shelter from the storm.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Big Plans For West Hartford Girls Softball To Be Celebrated
A groundbreaking ceremony is slated on Sunday for a major upgrade at the league's softball field.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington BoE Approves Unique New Course For Upperclassmen
The Southington Board of Education recently approved a new class for upperclassmen called 'Outdoor Recreation', and it's not what you think.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton PD Collecting Unused, Expired Drugs Saturday
The town is participating in National Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, April 26.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Town Clerk's Office Offers Anti-Fraud Feature
The town announced that a system is in place to help property owners monitor when someone files a document about their property.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Watch Out For 'Water Wars:' Simsbury PD
The Simsbury Police Department is worried the annual SHS senior rite could be dangerously misconstrued by the public.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
'Shots Fired' In Hartford, Suspect In Custody: Reports
The incident on Wednesday spilled over into nearby East Hartford, with a heavy police presence reported off Interstate 84.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
5 Years After Covid Horror: Berlin Library To Host Forum
The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library on May 1 will host a panel of local/community leaders to reflect on the fifth anniversary of the pandemic.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
East Hartford Man Charged In 2024 Hartford Crash
Police said the 24-year-old suspect fled the scene of an accident that involved a stolen vehicle in March 2024.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Living World War II Vets Sought In West Hartford For Special Event
The town is looking for local World War II era veterans who want to go to a special state ceremony next month in Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Ground Broken On Massive Hartford-Owned Park Project In Farmington
State and local officials on Tuesday broke ground on a project to reopen a park owned by Hartford, but located in Farmington/New Britain.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Big Avon Road Drainage Project Nearly Done, Still Some Traffic Impacts
Work on the roadway storm drain and wastewater management project started in January.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Dump Your Drugs Saturday In Avon
The initiative is part of National Drug Takeback Day, a nationwide program urging folks to safely dispose of unwanted medicines.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared In West Hartford: UPDATE
The Wednesday morning incident caused significant backups on a busy section of highway in town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
New Program Allows Greater Hartford Youths To Play Golf For $5
Golf Courses in Hartford, East Hartford, Southington, Berlin, Portland, East Granby, and Hebron are participating.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Firefighters Hurt Battling West Hartford House Fire: WHFD
Firefighters Injured Battling West Hartford House Fire: WHFD
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Popular Southington Hiking Trail Gets Some TLC
The Southington town manager feted the public works department Tuesday for their work fixing up the much-loved hiking trail system.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Help Canton PD Help CT Special Olympics
The Canton Police Department is seeking sponsors for its annual Torch Run in June for the Connecticut Special Olympics.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
