Greater Hartford, CT|News|
2 Hartford residents, One New Haven Man, Indicted On Gunrunning Charges: Feds
The trio is accused of operating an illegal gun-trafficking operation based in Texas and Connecticut.
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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Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Outlasts Wethersfield In Thrilling Boys Soccer Title Match
The Simsbury High School Trojans defeated the Wethersfield High School Eagles in Sunday's CIAC Class L boys soccer championship game.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford: If You See A Broken Streetlight, Tell Someone
With darkness coming earlier, West Hartford's Vision Zero safety initiative is asking folks to notify the town if a streetlight is out.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
What's Opening In West Hartford? A Look At New Businesses
56 new businesses opened in West Hartford recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Dump Your Pumpkins With The Town of West Hartford
The town is operating two collection sites where people can donate old pumpkins for use as compost and/or biofuel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Major Initiative Underway To Expand West Hartford's Tree Canopy
The West Hartford Tree Project has kicked off a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to plant more trees in town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
What's Opening In Avon? A Look At New Businesses
20 new businesses opened in Avon recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon HS Sports Hall Of Fame Seeks 2026 Nominations
The selection committee will accept nominations of past athletes, coaches, and teams through mid-January 2026.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
What's Opening In Simsbury? A Look At New Businesses
16 new businesses opened in Simsbury recently
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
State Announces Housing Financing For 13 Towns, Including West Hartford
West Hartford's development is part of 15 developments statewide that will create or preserve a total of 1,105 housing units.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury To Celebrate New Park Playscape This Week
The public is invited to a special ribbon-cutting celebration at a prominent Simsbury park, with refreshments included.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
What's Opening In Canton? A Look At New Businesses
9 new businesses opened in Canton recently
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
What's Opening In Berlin? A Look At New Businesses
18 new businesses opened in Berlin recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
What's Opening In Greater Hartford? A Look At New Businesses
46 new businesses opened in Greater Hartford recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
What's Opening In Farmington? A Look At New Businesses
15 new businesses opened in Farmington recently
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
What's Opening In Enfield? A Look At New Businesses
32 new businesses opened in Enfield recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
What's Opening In Southington? A Look At New Businesses
30 new businesses opened in Southington recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon's Teachers Are Off To Play The Wizards
The famous Harlem Wizards will be playing a group of Avon elementary school teachers to raise money for Dollars for Scholars this weekend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Schoolchildren To March To Town Hall With Food Aid
As the food pantry seeks community food aid during these difficult political times, one local elementary school is marching in to help.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Dance The Way West Hartford's Noah Webster Would Have
The Noah Webster House is hosting a special event celebrating the music and dance of Noah Webster's time.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
