West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Officials OK Fiscal Boost For Library
The West Hartford Town Council approved funding for the library system to improve furniture, technology, and programs.
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|
Eno Parking Renovation In Simsbury To Impact Access For 2 Weeks
A major project to improve the Eno Memorial Hall parking area in Simsbury starts late this week and it will impact visitors for two weeks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
'Skye' Is The Limit For Cute West Hartford Dog Up For Adoption
The West Hartford Animal Control Department is looking to find a good home for a cute canine who has made her mark with the town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Private Hartford School Featured In Documentary Hosted By Hollywood Icon
The documentary about the co-ed college preparatory school started airing last month on public television.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Wethersfield PD Issues Bear Alert Following Sightings Spree
Authorities said bear activity in Wethersfield is a bit unusual, given the habitat in the town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Crash Cleared On I-84 In Southington: UPDATE
The accident had closed multiple lanes of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library Offers New Way To Stream Movies
Berlin-Peck recently introduced 'Kanopy' to its lineup of downloadable services for library cardholders.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Margaret Bratton, Avon Town Council
Avon resident Margaret Bratton tells Patch why she should be elected to the Avon Town Council.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Dan Polhamus, Avon Town Council
Avon resident Dan Polhamus tells Patch why he should be elected to the Avon Town Council.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
New Car Wash Approved At Major Southington Retailer
The Southington Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday approved two permits allowing for the retailer to build a new car wash site.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Police Logs Oct. 1 - Oct. 8
This public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Oct. 8, 2025. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Fun Continues At Southington Festival's Second Weekend
The Southington Apple Harvest Festival's second weekend starts later this week with food, entertainment, and, likely, cool autumn weather.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Officers Honored For Anti-Drunk Driving Campaign
The duo last week earned honors from Mothers Against Drunk Driving for their drunk driving enforcement efforts.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Enfield Resident Wins Big With Lotto Ticket Purchased In West Hartford
The winning ticket fell short of the maximum jackpot, but it was quite lucrative nonetheless.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Soccer Club, Town Ink Deal For Field Renovations
The Town of Simsbury and the local youth soccer league ironed out a 10-year licensing agreement for town-owned fields at a local park.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Expanding Gourmet Burger Chain Coming To Canton
The fast-growing operation will be the first of its kind in the Farmington Valley region, and it will join Connecticut's 8 other sites.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Convicted Of Trying To Kill City Cop: State
The 35-year-old will be sentenced in January in connection with an incident with a Hartford PD officer in October 2021.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Water Main Break Causes Traffic Disruptions In Enfield: Police
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Man Accused Of Vandalizing Pro-Israel Signs: WHPD
The incident occurred last August over a two-day period, affecting residents on several West Hartford streets.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Accused East Hartford Cold Case Killer Now Dead: Reports
The 77-year-old inmate, accused of brutally stabbing and killing a 21-year-old woman in 1973, was found unresponsive in his holding cell.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
