Simsbury, CT|News|
Iconic Simsbury FD Landmark's Renovation Is Complete
The Town of Simsbury on Monday, Sept. 8, will host a small ceremony to mark the monument's recent renovation.
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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Farmington, CT|News|
Got Pokémon Cards? The Farmington Library Wants Them
The Farmington Library is looking for folks to donate Pokémon cards as part of future plans to offer Pokémon programs for local youths.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Teens Invited To Meet Critters At Southington Library Saturday
The library's teen program is hosting a wildlife rehabilitator who will educate guests about a wide variety of reptiles and birds of prey.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Senior Citizen Lunches To Return In West Hartford
The lunches will be available later this month at both senior centers in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
2 Men Hospitalized After Hartford Double-Shooting: HPD
The shooting was reported Tuesday night based on a ShotSpotter activation, police said.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Brave Avon Resident's Cancer Fight Inspires Blood Drive, Fundraising Dinner
The family of a 21-year-old man who died of cancer is hosting a blood drive at the Avon Senior Center on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Motorcycle Club Leader From Hartford Sent To Prison For Dealing Drugs: Feds
The leader of the East Hartford-based motorcycle club was sentenced in federal court on Monday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington's 'America 250' Group Is Ready To Go
Southington's town council chairman has appointed five members to the Southington America 250 Committee to plan local 250th events.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington PD Welcomes Newest Law Enforcer
The new recruit was sworn in last week and is undergoing academy training right now.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Running Duo Races For Super Bowl Winner's Cancer Foundation
They took part in a prestigious road race in Massachusetts to raise money to help cancer victims and their families in New England.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Learn To Keep Kids Safe In Cars At Southington Child Seat Event
It will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Calendar House in Southington.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Foundation Funds Help 8 West Hartford Causes
West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving recently announced $50,000 in grants.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's 'Emergency Preparedness Day' Offers Fun, Life-Saving Info
The annual event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6, in the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Massive Inferno Destroys Building In Hartford Tuesday: HFD
The early-morning fire leveled a structure in the city's Northeast neighborhood.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
September An Important Month At Berlin Library
The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library is hosting Library Card Sign-Up Month all month long, with folks urged to renew and/or get their cards.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Intense Fire Displaces 13 In Hartford: HFD
The Aug. 30 conflagration fully engulfed an apartment building's porches in the early morning hours.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Scouts To Take Care Of Those Bottles/Cans
Avon Boy Scout Troop 74 is hosting a bottle/can drive on Saturday to benefit the troop's regular summer camp trips.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Shopping Destination Hosting Celebration For Childhood Cancer Research
The Shops at Farmington Valley on Saturday, Sept. 6, will host 'Valley Fest,' the brainchild of a young Avon cancer survivor.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: Aug. 19 - Aug. 25, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Massive WeHa Senior Housing Overhaul Celebrates Key Phase II Milestone
The ongoing overhaul of the West Hartford Fellowship Housing campus has begun, with buildings being knocked down and financing secured.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
