Canton, CT|News|
Bear Warning Issued By Canton Police
The Canton Police Department recently unveiled a list of dos and don'ts regarding bears in town.
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|
Accused Hartford Drug Dealer Paid To Have Man Killed: Feds
A federal grand jury in Vermont indicted the 43-year-old man last week and charged him with murder-for-hire and dealing narcotics.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Lots Of New Stuff At Farmington's Town Golf Course
The Town of Farmington Tuesday, April 1, announced that Westwoods Golf Course is officially open for the season.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Time Is Now To Get Southington Transfer Station Passes
Starting Saturday, April 5, residents will need the new, 2025 Southington Transfer Station passes.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Unique Berlin Yoga Studio Caters To New, Expecting Moms
The studio is hosting a grand opening and open house celebration on Thursday, April 3.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Details Released On Major West Hartford Infrastructure Overhaul
The massive road/sidewalk project for LaSalle Road/Farmington Avenue will take two construction seasons and be finished in November 2026.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon's 2025 'Tablescapes' Winners Turn Dinner Settings Into Art
The Avon Historical Society's 'Tablecapse 2025' contest last month raised money to benefit the new Avon History Museum to open in July.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
New Supermarket Opening In Wethersfield Later This Month
The national chain, which was named the top grocer in the U.S. from 2021-23, will open its fourth Connecticut store on April 23.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Man, 27, Charged In 2023 Infant Death In Hartford: Reports
The suspect is still being held on $1 million bond.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Trash Becomes Treasure At Simsbury Swap Shop
The Simsbury Swap Shop is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Simsbury Transfer Station from April to October.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Uber Driver Charged With Sexual Assault: East Hartford PD
The incident happened early Saturday morning, with a 38-year-old suspect still in police custody.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Newington Man Drove Drunk The Wrong Way In Wethersfield: Police
The 39-year-old suspect was taken into custody on Interstate 91 in Wethersfield early Monday morning.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Massive Lotto Payout Won At Hartford Store
A life-changing amount of money was won late last week with a lottery ticket purchased at a small Hartford grocery store.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Man Accused Of Torching Hartford Bus Station: Police
The incident happened early Saturday morning at a CT Fastrack station on Sigourney Street in Hartford, according to state police.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Future Of Southington's Elementary Schools Topic Of Special Meeting
The Southington Board of Education is hosting a special meeting Tuesday, April 1, in the J.A. DePaulo Middle School auditorium.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Special Theater Group In West Hartford To Perform 'SpongeBob'
The FAVARH Players of the ARC of Farmington Valley are performing 'SpongeBob the Musical' April 4-6 at NW Catholic High School.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Library Seeks Teen Volunteers This Summer
The library is especially seeking those entering grades 7-12 this fall for volunteer work regarding its summer reading program.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Water Main Cleaning To Disrupt Service In Simsbury
Aquarion Water Co. is servicing water mains in Simsbury from Tuesday, April 1, through May 31.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Church's Lasagna Dinner To Help West Hartford Nonprofit
The church's 'First Friday Dinner' series resumes with a special lasagna supper on Friday, with a nonprofit aiding the homeless benefitting.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Firefighters Quickly Save Burning Home: WHFD
The late-night blaze Sunday was discovered in the walls of a house, with the building deemed habitable after the incident.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
