Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington's School Calendar For 2025-26: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2025 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2025-26 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
- Across Connecticut
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|
Southington Teen Makes Good With Massive Food Donation
The Southington High School student collected bottles/cans to finance a personal food drive for those in need locally.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury FD Images Show Condo Fire's Intensity: UPDATE
The American Red Cross is helping several adults and children in connection with the Thursday morning blaze, with a GoFundMe also set up.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Major Traffic Impacts Expected In Canton For Upcoming 'Dream Ride'
The three-day festival that benefits a prominent nonprofit will feature motorcycle and classic car cruises through the area this weekend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Pig On The Loose In Avon, Town Needs Your Help
The Avon Animal Control Department issued an alert late Thursday morning about a pig on the loose in town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Drive Safe, The West Hartford PD Is Watching
The WHPD spent much of Wednesday, Aug. 20, cracking down on folks going through stop signs and using phones while driving.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: Aug. 12 - Aug. 20, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Major Traffic Impacts Expected In Avon For Upcoming 'Dream Ride'
The three-day festival that benefits a prominent nonprofit will feature motorcycle and classic car cruises through the area this weekend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin's School Calendar For 2025-26: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2025 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2025-26 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford's School Calendar For 2025-26: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2025 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2025-26 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury's School Calendar For 2025-26: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2025 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2025-26 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Summer Hours To End At Avon Town Hall
The municipal building's regular hours resume next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Large Indoor Playground/Children's Party Site Approved In West Hartford
The owners of a successful indoor children's play/party area in Stamford are expanding to West Hartford following recent PZC approval.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Sentenced For Drug Distribution, Weapons Convictions: Feds
The 38-year-old pleaded guilty to the charges in March.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Stolen Vehicle Found At Target, Man Charged: Southington PD
The 36-year-old Bristol man was found fleeing the store with another adult and two juveniles once police were notified.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Booming West Hartford To Expand Building Inspector Office
The West Hartford Town Council voted last week to hire another building inspector to staff its office in response to 'unprecedented' demand.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington's School Calendar For 2025-26: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2025 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2025-26 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton's School Calendar For 2025-26: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2025 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2025-26 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon's School Calendar For 2025-26: What You Need To Know
The summer of 2025 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2025-26 school year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Major Traffic Impacts Expected In Simsbury For Upcoming 'Dream Ride'
The three-day festival that benefits a prominent nonprofit will feature motorcycle and classic car cruises through the area this weekend.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
