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.
Southington firefighters, police officers, dispatchers, and civilians were honored at this week's biennial Southington FD Awards Night.
The town has put out a call for people to volunteer on several boards/commissions, with many openings available following the elections.
The foundation announced recently that it plans to award $8 million by year's end for Connecticut causes aiming to feed those in need.
The accident had closed multiple lanes of travel.
The Hartford Police Department stopped a rather unusual vehicle during a recent drunk driving checkpoint ... and it's all on film.
The annual event this weekend aims to provide a final push to give turkeys to Connecticut Foodshare before Thanksgiving.
The town has erected a special fence at a culvert to keep beavers from building a dam there and causing flood problems.
All information is provided by the Simsbury Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
The Berlin Senior Center recently netted state funding that will pay for a new, ADA-accessible senior citizen bus.
The winning ticket was purchased at an Enfield liquor store last week.
Last week, a Southington store sold a large-paying scratch-off ticket, and two Southington residents hit it big this week.
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History in Hartford has announced the retirement of its CEO next year, with a new CEO already named.
The state's 'Nickel per Nip' program reimburses towns for the cleanup of those tiny bottles, with Avon cashing in as well.
An independent agency has honored the Town of West Hartford for how it disseminates budgetary information to the public.
The church recently installed the feature, in which folks are asked to 'take what you need, leave what you can.'
The state awarded nearly $12 million in grants to 17 towns and cities for projects that will improve transportation safety and mobility.
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
The Southington zoning board has said 'yes' to a plan to convert a former bank building downtown into a restaurant.
Folks can drop off toys at the library on Friday, then pick out new, old ones during the actual swap event this weekend.
The Enfield PD is hosting a 'coffee with a community police officer' event at a local coffeehouse to meet with residents.
