Berlin, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Brian DeLude, Berlin Mayor
Berlin resident Brian DeLude tells Patch why he should be elected Berlin Mayor.
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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Berlin, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Peter Rosso, Berlin Town Council
Berlin resident Peter Rosso tells Patch why he should be elected to the Berlin Town Council.
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Avon, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Raj Subbu, Avon Town Council
Avon resident Raj Subbu tells Patch why he should be elected to the Avon Town Council.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Barbara Ausiello, Avon Town Council
Avon resident Barbara Ausiello tells Patch why she should be elected to the Avon Town Council.
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Enfield, CT|News|
Vacant Enfield Restaurant Site To Become A Car Wash
The Enfield zoning board approved a permit allowing for the location, closed for nearly a year, to become an automated car wash.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Early Voting, Absentee Ballots In Farmington, What You Need To Know
Absentee ballots are now available in Farmington, with early voting slated to start later this month.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
2 Southington PD Officers Honored For Work Against Drunk Driving
The duo was feted recently at a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ceremony at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington's Top Appointed Official Serves His Country Too
Southington's town manager was recently appointed to be Rhode Island's top Air Force attorney, serving the R.I. Air National Guard.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Suspects Who Damaged West Hartford High School Site Captured On Surveillance: WHPD
The suspects damaged property at the school and left racist graffiti at the scene last month, according to police.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Finance Office Honored For Numbers Adding Up
The West Hartford finance office was honored by a national organization for its budget documentation, accuracy, and transparency.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Shooting Monday Night In Hartford Sends Man To Hospital: Police
The Hartford Police Department said the victim was in his 20s.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Absentee Ballots, Early Voting In Berlin, What You Need To Know
The Town of Berlin this week released information about absentee ballots and early voting for the November 2025 municipal elections.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Flu Shots Available At Regional Health Agency In Canton Next Week, Register Now
The FVHD serves Avon, Canton, Farmington, Simsbury, Granby, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, East Granby, Hartland, and New Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Resident Wins Powerball (But Not Completely)
The winning ticket was purchased at an Enfield convenience store on Friday, Oct. 3.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Beloved Simsbury Football Coach Mourned After Crash Into Woods
The PD said the 44-year-old man died a few days after a crash into the woods, where he was found the following morning.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Woman, 41, Accused Of Driving Drunk The Wrong Way: Police
The incident happened early Sunday morning on Interstate 84 in Hartford
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Two-Vehicle Wreck Cleared On I-84 In Hartford: UPDATE
The accident had closed down a lane of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Dan Carvalho, Avon Town Council
Avon resident Dan Carvalho tells Patch why he should be elected to the Avon Town Council.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Anthony Weber, Avon Town Council
Avon resident Anthony Weber tells Patch why he should be elected to the Avon Town Council.
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Berlin, CT|News|
2025 Patch Profile: Mark Pruzin, Berlin Town Council
Berlin resident Mark Pruzin tells Patch why he should be elected to the Berlin Town Council.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
