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
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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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
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Eatery Evicted From Its Site: Report
The bakery/eatery was evicted from its West Hartford location before the owner's arrest for larceny last week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield To Make Sure Children Are Safe In Their Car Seats
The town's responders will be at the local library this weekend to help drivers make sure their child car seats are safely installed.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Celebrate West Hartford In The Fall With 'Tree Tours'
A noted West Hartford arborist this weekend will begin the first of three free 'tree tours' at a beloved local park to mark fall's arrival.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Learn About Connecticut Bobcats In Avon Next Week
The Avon Free Public Library, next week, is hosting a state wildlife expert for an informative program about the bobcat.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Free Coffee In Southington and Berlin
A growing national coffee chain has a great deal for folks looking to get a java jolt next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: Sept. 14 - Sept. 24, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Support Canton Schools' Arts At Special Benefit This Week
A prominent booster organization is hosting a fundraiser at a nearby restaurant featuring beer, food, raffles, and dancing.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Library Has Lots Of Horror For Spooky Season
The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library has unveiled a list of its horror books available for borrowing in the run-up to Halloween.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Council OKs Large Purchase For Garbage Trucks
The town council unanimously approved waiving the bidding process to fast-track the purchase of 2 discounted, but brand-new trucks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Crash Cleared On I-84 In Southington: UPDATE
Multiple lane closures backed up traffic for 2 miles.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
East Hartford Cold Case Closed, Police Charge Elderly Inmate With 'Heinous' 1973 Killing: EHPD
The inmate is in prison for a violent kidnapping and rape in Avon in 1984 and he's now accused of killing a 21-year-old East Hartford woman.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Library Wants Input On Summer Reading Program
A survey is available online through early next week, where folks can weigh in.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Teen Charged In Bicyclist Death: HPD
The 18-year-old is accused of driving a vehicle that struck the bicyclist in April and fleeing the scene afterward.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Community Invited To Celebrate Special Grant Recipients
The Avon Greater Together Community Fund will host a special celebration next week to honor 11 grant recipients who help the town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield's Newest Law Enforcer Took Jersey Journey
The political science major with a community relations background begins police academy training next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
