Berlin, CT|News|
What's Opening In Berlin? A Look At New Businesses
13 new businesses opened in Berlin recently.
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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Avon, CT|News|
What's Opening In Avon? A Look At New Businesses
18 new businesses opened in Avon recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
What's Opening In Greater Hartford? A Look At New Businesses
41 new businesses opened in Greater Hartford recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
What's Opening In Simsbury? A Look At New Businesses
10 new businesses opened in Simsbury recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
What's Opening In Farmington? A Look At New Businesses
23 new businesses opened in Farmington recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
What's Opening In Canton? A Look At New Businesses
7 new businesses opened in Canton recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
What's Opening In West Hartford? A Look At New Businesses
31 new businesses opened in West Hartford recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
What's Opening In Southington? A Look At New Businesses
22 new businesses opened in Southington recently.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Library To Look At Exotic Fruits
Sign-ups are being sought for a free program next week that will explore the health benefits of exotic fruits (and offer free samples).
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
National Designation Sought For Historic Simsbury Farm Tied To MLK
Simsbury selectmen have approved a motion supporting state, local efforts to have the farm on the National Register of Historic Places.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Live-Saving Classes Offered In Canton
Canton responders are asking residents to sign up for special training in CPR and AED use, two ways to help those in cardiac arrest.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
New Town Pickleball Courts To Open Saturday In Farmington
The Town of Farmington announced the soft opening this Labor Day weekend of brand new pickleball courts at a local park.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Makes Push To Keep WNBA's Sun In Connecticut
Hartford's mayor urged folks to call the WNBA and urge the women's basketball pro league to stay in the state and move to Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Prepping For Disaster In Avon: Public Forums On Topic Start Tuesday
The Avon Emergency Management Department is hosting a three-part lecture series on disaster preparedness starting Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Where Will New West Hartford Speed Cameras Go? Learn More At Forum
The town is installing speed cameras in several parts of town, with a forum on Wednesday, Sept. 3, slated to solicit input as to where.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Schools' First Day Features A Lot Of 'New'
Local schools on Thursday unveiled myriad changes at one elementary school, with a new group of pupils now utilizing Berlin High School.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: Aug. 20 - Aug. 27, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Hearing Closed On Controversial Southington Apartment Plan, But Status Unclear
The Southington Planning and Zoning Commission has yet to act on plans to build a large apartment building on South Main Street.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Key Meeting Next Week On New Simsbury School Plans
The town's zoning board is hosting a hearing, followed by a potential vote, on plans to transform an office site into a new public school.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Infamous Farmington Mansion Back In The Spotlight: Report
Once owned by a famous rapper and a boxing heavyweight, this property is now for sale again, according to a prominent business newspaper.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
