Simsbury, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Courtesy of Mike Paine, Simsbury Board of Selectmen
Simsbury resident Mike Paine tells Patch why he should be elected to the Simsbury Board of Selectmen.
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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2025 Patch Profile: Steven Antonio, Simsbury Board of Selectmen
Simsbury resident Steven Antonio tells Patch why he should be elected to the Simsbury Board of Selectmen.
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Farmington, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Amy Palumbo, Farmington Town Council
Farmington resident Amy Palumbo tells Patch why she should be elected to the Farmington Town Council.
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2025 Patch Profile: Brian FX Connolly, Farmington Town Council Chairman
Farmington resident Brian FX Connolly tells Patch why he should be elected Farmington Town Council's chairman.
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Berlin, CT|News|
Major Berlin Historical Site Celebrating Big Birthday This Weekend
The community is expected to gather for tours, festivities, proclamations, and a special theatrical performance at the location.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Historical Site's Renovation Celebrated Thursday
The recently completed renovation ensures the historical site/tourist attraction's building viability for years to come.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
'CT Lit Fest' In Hartford Is The Place To Be For Lovers Of The Written Word
The annual celebration of literature will take place in Hartford this weekend, with music, readings, panels, food, and authors.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's First-Ever Roundabout Now Complete
The new traffic feature at a busy intersection aims to reduce speeds and reduce accident risks at a busy intersection in town.
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Southington, CT|News|
Southington FD Hosting Massive Local Food Drive
Proceeds of the campaign, which is held throughout October and November, benefit Southington Community Services.
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Enfield, CT|News|
Across-The-Board Pay Hikes OK'd For Non-Union Enfield Employees
The Enfield Town Council unanimously supported the pay raises at their meeting last week.
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Avon, CT|News|
Special Film Screening On Popular Avon Archeological History Series Is This Weekend
The history lecture series took place in Avon from 2021-24.
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Canton, CT|News|
Canton Hosting Special Voter Registration Session This Week
The all-day session is for early voting, which starts next week, as well as for election day next month.
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Wethersfield, CT|News|
Woman Pulled From Vehicle In Carjacking At Stop & Shop Parking Lot: Wethersfield Police
The incident happened on Wednesday night in the grocery store's parking lot, with police searching for a male suspect.
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Farmington, CT|News|
Mosquitoes Test Positive For Disease In Farmington: State
State and local officials confirmed the outcome this week.
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Simsbury, CT|News|
Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Is This Weekend In Simsbury
It is open to residents of Simsbury, Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby, and Suffield.
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Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Arrest Logs: Oct. 3 - Oct. 14, 2025
All information is provided by the Simsbury Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
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Farmington, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Henry Purtill, Farmington Town Council
Farmington resident Henry Purtill tells Patch why he should be elected to the Farmington Town Council.
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2025 Patch Profile: Nadine Canto, Farmington Town Council
Farmington resident Nadine Canto tells Patch why she should be elected to the Farmington Town Council.
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Simsbury, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Edward Matteo, Simsbury Board of Selectmen
Simsbury resident Edward Matteo tells Patch why he should be elected to the Simsbury Board of Selectmen.
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Simsbury, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Wendy Mackstutis, Simsbury First Selectman.
Simsbury resident Wendy Mackstutis tells Patch why she should be re-elected to a new term as Simsbury First Selectman.
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