West Hartford, CT|News|
Roadside Yard Waste Collection Starts Monday In West Hartford
Starting on Monday, April 7, roadside yard waste collection in West Hartford will continue regularly through October.
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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Canton, CT|News|
Canton Police Urge Bicycle Safety
The Canton Police Department this week compiled a comprehensive dos and don'ts list for folks regarding safe bicycling.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin GOP Helps Out BHS' Safe Grad Party
The Berlin Republican Town Committee recently wrote a nice check to the group organizing a safe graduation party for the Class of 2025.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Hearing Monday To Address Budget Plan Upping Taxes By 1.38 Mills
The Avon Board of Finance forum will take place at the Avon Senior Center at 7 p.m.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Seeks Budget Input At Tuesday, April 8, Hearing
The public can weigh in on a proposed town/school budget that would raise their taxes by 0.75 mills this year, or 2.25 percent.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Celebrate The Art Of Wool Fiber At Farmington Museum
The Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington on Sunday is hosting a celebration of shearing and the process of turning sheep wool into thread.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Wrong-Way Detection System Work To Impact I-84 Travel: State
Farmington, Southington, and East Hartford systems will be impacted, with ramp closures expected starting Monday, April 7.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Newington Receives Funds To Fix Ailing Cemeteries
Gov. Ned Lamont Thursday announced state grants to 37 municipalities across Connecticut to address so-called 'neglected' cemeteries.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Declutter Your Home For Avon's Massive Rummage Sale
Starting Sunday, April 6, the Avon Congregational Church will begin accepting donations for its big rummage sale on April 11-12.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Longtime Firefighter Calls It A Career In Southington
The Southington Fire Department and the firefighters' union announced the retirement of the beloved fire department veteran after 19 years.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Long-Deceased West Hartford Benefactor Still Supporting Community
The WeHa Town Council recently accepted a $500,000 gift from a prominent community member who died in 2003. It will fund a new fire truck.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Route 44 Study Eyes Improvements In Canton
The Town of Canton and the Capitol Region Council of Governments have released a draft report to overhaul Route 44 in town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Receives Funds To Fix Ailing Cemeteries
Gov. Ned Lamont Thursday announced state grants to 37 municipalities across Connecticut to address so-called 'neglected' cemeteries.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Receives Funds To Fix Ailing Cemeteries
Gov. Ned Lamont Thursday announced state grants to 37 municipalities across Connecticut to address so-called 'neglected' cemeteries.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
BREAKING: Berlin Community Center Abruptly Closes Thursday
Officials cited issues in the building's HVAC system.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: March 29 - April 2, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
2 DUI Women Had Children In Vehicles: Farmington PD
An Avon woman was charged on March 29, while a Torrington woman was charged on March 31. Both will appear in court April 8.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
I-84 Crash Cleared In East Hartford: UPDATE
The accident on Thursday morning had closed one lane of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Arrest Logs: March 20 - April 1, 2025
All information is provided by the Simsbury Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Saint Francis Hospital Announces New Way To Repair Spines
The Hartford-based hospital recently said it is utilizing enhanced robotic surgical procedures to better treat problem spines.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
