Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Regional Water Company Checking Properties For Pollution
Towns where properties will be visited by Hartford-based MDC inspectors include: Canton, Avon, Simsbury, Bloomfield, and West Hartford
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|
Busy Roadway To Close In Avon Next Week
The Town of Avon's engineering department said the closure takes effect Monday, April 14, and it will last several days for road work.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Lawmaker To Meet With Local Veterans
State Rep. Christopher Poulos, D-Southington, is hosting his annual 'Veterans Coffee Hour' at the Calendar House Senior Center Friday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Accused Of Federal Drug Crimes: Feds
The 34-year-old appeared in federal court earlier this week and was ordered detained.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Ticks At Canton School To Be Eradicated: Town
As a result of the treatment, access to the Canton school will be closed on Monday, April 14.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Third Cannabis Retailer To Open In West Hartford
The chain, which sells cannabis products in three states, will open Friday, April 18, with grand opening events a week later.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Large Expansion Approved For Southington Factory
The Southington Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved an expansion project for a major factory in town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Crash-Stopping System Being Installed In Farmington
I-84 near Exit 39 in Farmington will be closed later today into the morning so state crews can install a wrong-way detection system there.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Law Enforcement Trio Marks Major Milestone In West Hartford
The new recruits were sworn in last fall and, recently, completed an extensive training program at the Connecticut Police Academy.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Motorcycle Stunt Video Suspect From Bloomfield Went 190 MPH: Police
State police accused the 22-year-old suspect of filming and uploading dangerous motorcycle stunts on CT highways onto social media.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin's Coffee Scene About To Grow
A national coffee chain will open a new shop in Berlin starting Monday, April 14, with a week's worth of swag giveaways and drink specials.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Beloved Little Bird Topic Of Avon Garden Club Event
Reservations for a special Garden Club of Avon lunch meeting celebrating a sure sign of spring must be made by Tuesday, April 15.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Major Acquisition Announced In Farmington/Simsbury
The Mass.-based chain has acquired senior living communities in Farmington and Simsbury.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Worried Parent? Southington Program Wednesday Night Will Help
The Southington Youth Services Department Wednesday, April 9, is hosting a free Zoom program aimed at offering worried parents coping help.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Roads Unsafe? Let This Regional CT Agency Know
The Hartford-based Capitol Region Council of Governments wants residents of its 38 member towns to fill them in on road safety concerns.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington's Budget: Taxes Will Rise, But By How Much?
The Farmington Town Council on Monday approved the budget it is sending to voters, who will discuss it on April 21 and decide it on May 1.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
What Type Of A Beloved Easter Candy Tastes Best? Simsbury To Find Out
The Simsbury Public Library this week is inviting local teens to devour some treats (for free) and help it answer that question.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Parking Area Closed At Avon Hiking Trail
The closure will impact trail users for two days this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon's Revolutionary History On Display At Local Library
The special exhibit is the first program of Avon's America 250 group, which is organizing local events for America's 250th birthday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Supermarket Employees Put On Cereal Box For Charity Work
The two workers at the Canton ShopRite store were placed on commemorative Cheerios boxes for their work raising money to battle hunger.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
