Berlin, CT|News|
'Harvey' A Big Hit At Berlin Senior Center
A four-legged, long-necked mammal was a special guest at a Berlin Senior Center program on Wednesday.
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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Southington, CT|News|
Still Time To Enjoy A Swim At One Southington Public Swimming Pool
The town has released an end-of-season schedule for one of its outdoor public pools, which will remain open through Sept. 7.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's Emergency Management Office Updating Special Needs Registry
The town is looking for folks to submit updated information to the office to ensure necessary care in the event of a disaster.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Labor Day In West Hartford, What's Closed?
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Labor Day In Hartford, What's Closed?
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Labor Day In Avon, What's Closed?
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Labor Day In Canton, What's Closed?
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Two-Vehicle Wreck Slows I-84 In Hartford
The crash has shut down one lane of travel.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Enfield Man Guilty Of Raping Woman At Southington Motel: State
The incident happened in 2024 at the motel and in the convicted rapist's vehicle, according to state authorities.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin PD Increases School/Church Patrols After Minnesota Shooting: Police
The BPD announced the patrols following Wednesday's fatal shooting at a Catholic school in Minnesota. School starts in Berlin on Thursday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Fire & EMS Unveils New Firefighting Vehicle
Mobile and effective, the new vehicle may not be large, but it is equally necessary, especially in a town as rural as Canton.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Man Shot At Party In Hartford Tuesday Night: Police
Hartford police are asking for the public's help as they investigate the incident.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Police Surround Home In Farmington, One Taken To Hospital: FPD
Farmington police said someone inside the home was experiencing an 'emotional crisis.'
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Labor Day In Berlin, What's Closed?
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Labor Day In Southington, What's Closed?
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Fatal Southington Fire: Victim Identified, Some Causes Ruled Out: SFD
Southington fire officials provided an update on their investigation regarding a fatal house fire earlier this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Labor Day In Simsbury, What's Closed?
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Teen Task Force Makes Video Urging Safe Driving In West Hartford
West Hartford's Peer Health and Concerns Teen Task Force recently unveiled a safe teen driving video done with the West Hartford PD.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Bears Subject Of Special Avon Library Program Thursday
The Avon Free Public Library on Aug. 28 is hosting a state wildlife expert who will educate guests about the local black bear population.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Labor Day In Farmington, What's Closed?
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff