West Hartford, CT|News|
Dog Halloween In West Hartford Is This Weekend
The West Hartford Dog Park Coalition's 'Howl-O-Ween' celebration will feature a canine costume contest, among other events.
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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West Hartford, CT|News|
Deadline Is Today For West Hartford 'America 250' Funding Push
West Hartford's America 250 Celebration Committee is planning educational and cultural events to celebrate the country's milestone birthday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Food Nonprofit Braces For 'Uncertainty Unlike Anything We've Experienced Before'
Southington-based 'Bread for Life' reassured the town that it is ready to help an influx of clients due to the SNAP crisis.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
2 Taken To Hospital After Dramatic Hartford Apartment Building Fire: HFD
The Hartford Fire Department had to use a long ladder to rescue a victim from the burning building's third floor.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Meet A Penguin (For Real) At Canton Public Library
The local library next week is hosting a free program featuring a 'penguin ambassador' from the Mystic Aquarium.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin HS Goes To Bat For Bats And Its Efforts Are Rewarded
A group of young BHS inventors is working on a solution to a disease that devastates the bat population, recently earning a grant to do so.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Learn To Prevent Suicide At Avon Library Program Next Week
The Avon Free Public Library is hosting a special forum where guests will learn the 'QPR' method of suicide prevention.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
5 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In Southington
Veterans Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with several events in the area and statewide planned to celebrate those who served.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Tattoo Parlor To Host Food Drive In Response To SNAP Crisis
The North Main Street business is collecting non-perishable food for Southington Community Services from Oct. 31 to Nov. 24.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Robert Gillespie, Enfield Town Council
Enfield resident Robert Gillespie tells Patch why he should be elected to the Enfield Town Council.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield PD Cracks Down On Shopping District Crime, 8 Charged: Police
The Enfield Police Department on Thursday said it conducted an organized operation targeting shoplifters in the town's shopping district.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: Oct. 23 - Oct. 29, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Arrest Logs: Oct. 15 - Oct. 26, 2025
All information is provided by the Simsbury Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Emergency Sewer Fix To Cause Traffic Mess In Enfield
The project starts Friday, Oct. 31, and it is expected to cause road and lane closures for the next four weeks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford PD 'Buying Back' Unwanted Guns From People
The Hartford Police Department this weekend is exchanging gift cards for weapons to try and get guns off the streets.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Major Supermarket Chain To Open New Store In Farmington/West Hartford
The company announced on Wednesday that the 53,000-square-foot store will be built on the site of a prominent shopping mall.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Seeks Volunteers To Place Flags At Veterans' Graves
The Veterans Day event this weekend will place about 1,200 flags on graves to honor them for Veterans Day, which is Nov. 11.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Arrest Logs: Oct. 23 - Oct. 29
This public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Sept. 21, 2025. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Convicted In 2022 Killing: State
The 38-year-old shot and killed a man following an argument back in August 2022.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Help Available For Southington Residents Who Will Lose SNAP Benefits: Town
Southington's town manager posted important information for the many low-income residents about to lose federal food assistance.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
