Southington, CT|News|
Veteran Cop Sworn In To Join Southington's Finest
She comes to the Southington PD with more than a decade of battling crime.
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|
Simsbury Arrest Logs: Sept. 16 - Sept. 23, 2025
All information is provided by the Simsbury Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford To Celebrate Pollinator Habitats This Weekend
The community is invited to visit a new pollinator habitat that was recently installed at the Wolcott Children's Forest in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Dump Household Hazardous Waste At Regional Event In West Hartford
The event is for MDC towns/cities — Hartford, West Hartford, Newington, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, East Hartford, Bloomfield, and Windsor.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Oui. Oui. New West Hartford Food Store To Deliver French Experience
West Hartford's Blue Back Square will soon have a new, fancy store specializing in French meats and cheeses.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Roofer Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud: Feds
The 48-year-old operated an unregistered business from 2012 to 2022, managing to circumvent federal tax laws during that time.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Show Your Vacation 'Spirit' At Canton Library During Special Contest
The Canton Public Library's 'Spirit Days' event this week wants folks to dress like they did on their summer vacation to win prizes.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Shoots Down Controversial Apartment Building Project
The Southington Planning and Zoning Commission has voted against a developer building a large apartment complex on South Main Street.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Injured Dog May Have Been Abandoned In Enfield: Animal Control
Enfield's animal control department is investigating a dog found injured in town this week, speculating it may have been abandoned.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Responders Hosting Special Needs Children For Special Event
'Public Safety Day' this weekend will help local children with special needs meet and familiarize themselves with potential rescuers.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Historical Society Has Relic Dating Back To Lincoln's Election
The public is invited to see the historical society's most historic artifact at the Berlin Historical Society Museum.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Go Shopping For A Good Cause In Southington
The Friends of Southington Community Services is hosting a special shopping event this weekend to raise money to help those in need.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Major Avon FD HQ Renovation Planned
The Avon Town Council recently heard two major presentations on a large plan to renovate the Avon Volunteer Fire Department's headquarters.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Concert Venue Breaks Ground On Major Expansion
The new addition will feature infrastructure upgrades, new dressing rooms, offices, and multi-purpose spaces.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
7 Charged In Hartford Human Trafficking Probe
Three female juveniles were found during the investigation and were returned to their families.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford PD To Crack Down On Reckless Dirt Bike/ATV Rider Gangs: Police
The WHPD this week charged a 26-year-old man with stealing and recklessly driving such a vehicle.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's Tax Revaluation: What You Need To Know
The town has begun its most recent taxable property revaluation, and it could have town-hired appraisers knocking on your door.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
What's The Best Burger? West Hartford's 'Blue Back Burger Bash' Will Find Out
West Hartford's 'Blue Back Burger Bash' will let folks sample sliders and raise money for the Connecticut Foodshare food bank.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Hunter Falls To His Death In Enfield: Police
The incident happened Tuesday evening, with responders using GPS technology to find the victim in the woods.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
State Champ Farmington HS Soccer To Battle Hunger This Week
The Farmington HS boys soccer team is hosting a food drive later this week during its game against Bristol Eastern.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
