Avon, CT|News|
Avon's 911 Dispatch Transition To Farmington Starts This Week
Avon emergency officials have stated the services won't change, and it will be 'seamless.'
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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Enfield, CT|News|
Unique Enfield Library Program Tween Art Program Seeks Registrants
The Enfield Public Library's 'Paint to Music' after-school program next week merges the art of painting with the sound of music.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Celebrate The Decades At Massive Southington YMCA Fundraiser
Tickets are on sale now for the Southington YMCA's big 'Forever In Blue Jeans: Danging Through The Decades' celebration.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Stay Healthy In October, Get Your Flu Shots In West Hartford
The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District is hosting two of six flu shot clinics in West Hartford starting this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Car Cruise Helps Prominent Local Nonprofit
The Arc of Southington was the beneficiary of a car show at the drive-in theater that raised money for those with intellectual disabilities.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Firefighters Rush To Massive Torrington Fire: FD
Firefighters from Canton were among the many mutual aid responders to Sunday's factory fire there.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Firefighters Rush To Massive Torrington Fire: SVFC
Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters were among the many mutual aid responders to Sunday's factory fire there.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Firefighters Rush To Massive Torrington Fire: AVFD
One of the Avon Volunteer Fire Department's units was among the many mutual aid responders to Sunday's factory fire there.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Massive Lottery Win For Enfield Man (And It Has Happened Before)
An Enfield resident last week hit the maximum jackpot on a Massachusetts lottery game, his second lotto win of the month.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Family Displaced After West Hartford House Fire: WHFD
The blaze originated in one of the home's bedrooms early Monday morning.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Man Killed After Exiting Parked Car On I-84 In Farmington: State Police
The Friday morning crash closed the highway for much of the day on Monday and involved two other vehicles.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Fallen Wethersfield FF Killed Fighting Berlin Brush Fire Honored
The Berlin Volunteer FD Sunday added the name of the Wethersfield man killed fighting the massive fall brush fire to its fallen FF memorial.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
3 Shot In Hartford Sunday, Saturday's Fatal Shooting Victim Identified: Hartford PD: UPDATE
One day after a man was shot and killed at a Hartford social club, three more gunshot victims were taken to area hospitals.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield OKs Major Refurb Of Prominent Baseball Field
The Enfield Town Council, earlier this month, approved measures to build new, safer dugouts at the site.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: Sept. 16 - Sept. 22, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford To Dedicate New Piece of Community Art
Local leaders will gather at Blue Back Square to dedicate the 'West Hartford Community Mural' during a special ceremony.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Man Shot Dead At Hartford Social Club: Police
Hartford police said the incident happened late Saturday night, Sept. 27.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Affordable Housing In Canton Topic Of Forum Next Week
The town is looking to gather community input as it tries to address the issue of affordable housing locally.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Immigration Activist Taken Away By ICE: Reports
The Mexican national, who has testified before the legislature, was taken while he was checking in at immigration court in Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Relax And Have Some Coffee With A Simsbury Cop
The Simsbury Police Department will be at a local coffee spot next week to meet informally with residents.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
