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
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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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Two-Vehicle Crash Cleared On I-84 In East Hartford: UPDATE
The accident had shut down one lane of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared In Southington: UPDATE
Interstate 84 was backed up after a tractor-trailer collided with two vehicles Tuesday afternoon.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Historic Simsbury Site Approved For Major Access Overhaul
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the town's zoning board approved a refurbishment of the site's parking and access.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Tell Simsbury How To Spend Tax Dollars, Comment On Tax Hike
The Simsbury Board of Finance is hosting a continuation of a special budget public hearing tonight (April 22) on town/school spending.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Massive Lotto Win In Newington
A Monday trip to a Newington grocery store became a life-changing experience for one New Britain resident.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Resident/ESPN Anchor Runs For Good Cause
The ESPN Sportscenter anchor and mother of two ran the Boston Marathon to support ex-NFL quarterback Doug Flutie's charity for autism.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Give Southington Your Opinion On New Budget, Tax Hikes
The Southington Town Council is hosting a hearing on Monday, April 28, to gather input on the 2025-26 budget and the tax increase required.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin GOP Makes Donation To Local American Legion
The donation was celebrated earlier this month at a check-passing ceremony at the local American Legion hall.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Wild Night At Wethersfield's 'Wild Wings' Sports Bar
Police were called to the popular sports bar chain Monday night to break up a brawl between two men.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Route 2 Crash Cleared In East Hartford: UPDATE
The accident Tuesday morning had closed a lane of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
First Regional Home HazWaste Disposal Event Is Saturday In Newington
It is for Bloomfield, East Granby, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Major Art Exhibition In Avon Ends Sunday
The Kalaveshi Arts Studio/Gallery in Avon is hosting its annual Spring Small Works Juried Exhibition.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Huge West Hartford Event To Take Back Old Drugs, Educate On Drug Use
West Hartford Town Hall on Saturday, April 26, will host a National Drug Take-Back Day event and a 'Prevention Fair' regarding drug use.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
State Windfall Announced For Regional Magnet School In Avon
The state recently approved funding for the Reggio Magnet School of the Arts in Avon, which serves 35 towns in the Greater Hartford area.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
I-91 Crash Cleared In Wethersfield: UPDATE
The accident had closed one lane of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Approves New Police Pact, Raises Approved
The Southington Town Council recently approved key provisions in a new, three-year labor pact with the Southington PD's union.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Major Road Renovation Underway In Southington
Newington-based Paramount Construction started a full road reconstruction in the busy section of town last week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Use Your Head, Visit Berlin's Newest Spa Experience
'The Head Spa,' which already has a spa in West Hartford, recently opened a Berlin location.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Check Out Hartford's Public Art Scene With Special Tour Wednesday
RiseUP for Arts is inviting the community to join an upcoming tour showcasing Hartford's public art projects downtown on Wednesday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
