Canton, CT|News|
Spring Street Sweepers To Mobilize In Canton Monday
Motorists are asked to use caution if they see a street sweeper while traveling through 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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Southington, CT|News|
Intense Fire Damages Southington Home Thursday: SFD
In addition to Southington FD units, the blaze required the help of Bristol, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville, and Cheshire firefighters.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Rocky Hill Man Dead In Workplace Accident In Wethersfield: Police
The 63-year-old man worked at an engine repair business on the Sileas Deane Highway.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Theater Group Hosting Benefit April 1 At Canton Pizza Eatery
Avon-based 'Playhouse 44,' a nonprofit community theater group, is having a fundraiser Tuesday, April 1, at American Flatbread in Canton.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
East Hartford Man Pleads Guilty To Drug, Gun Charges: Feds
The 43-year-old will be sentenced to prison at a yet-to-be-determined date.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Truck Crash Cleared On I-84 In Farmington: UPDATE
One lane of travelwas blocked, according to the state.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Man Charged After Car Chase Through Southington, Wolcott: SPD
The incident started in Southington and ended in nearby Wolcott, with an SPD cruiser damaged in the late-night chase.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Third Crash On I-84 In Hartford Cleared: UPDATE
A tractor-trailer slammed into another vehicle on I-84 in Hartford Thursday afternoon, the third crash of the day on that stretch of roadway
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton's Young Education Leaders Provide Valuable School Board Input
The Canton Board of Education has a trio of ex officio teen representatives to the board, offering students' perspectives on education.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Work To Fix Berlin's Stinky, Noisy Food Processing Plant Begins
The Town of Berlin said a key component in efforts to rid a local food processing plant of its odor/noise problem has arrived this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Prominent Greater Hartford Civic Group Garners Funds To Help Women
The Junior League of Hartford, which is in West Hartford, received a grant from a national organization to help women/families in need.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Second I-84 Hartford Crash Cleared: UPDATE
The accident early Thursday afternoon closed a lane of traffic.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
New Manufacturing Training Center Opens At Farmington College
The addition to Tunxis Community College will better train area students to work in industrial/manufacturing settings.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Crash Cleared At Key Highway Interchange In Hartford: UPDATE
The accident had caused backups at a key junction of two major interstate highways.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Police Officer Riding Bike For Fallen Officers' Families
He is raising money in memory of fallen Southington state trooper Aaron Pelletier, who was killed last year in the line of duty.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Pool Tables, Jukeboxes Illegal For Some West Hartford Businesses
But the West Hartford Town Council is mulling a new ordinance to overturn a legal loophole that bans them in restaurants/businesses.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Tap Your Toes At Southington Band's Annual Spring Concert
The Southington Symphonic Band is hosting its annual spring show on Monday, March 31, at Southington High School.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Kick Off Gardening Season With Avon Garden Club
The Garden Club of Avon will be at the Avon Library Saturday for an event featuring speakers, local organizations, and gardening tips.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
'Structurally Deficient' Bridge Topic Of Special Avon Meeting
The state Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual forum Monday, March 31, regarding a Route 10 bridge it wants to replace.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Celebrates Top Ranking Among CT Towns
For the eighth straight year, the national community rankings website 'Niche' has placed West Hartford as being tops in Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
