Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Library's 'Swap Shop' To Help Back-To-School Shoppers
The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library on Saturday, Aug. 16, is hosting a free 'swap shop' for unused school/office supplies.
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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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
2 Charged After Police Learn Hartford Storefront Was A Bordello: Police
The two men are facing prostitution and drug charges after police learned a storefront was home to an illegal bar/bordello.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Iconic Simsbury Farm Honored For Longevity
The family-owned operation has been up and running since 1920.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Fiscal Manager Honored For Donating Services
The veteran financial advisor volunteers one day a week to help folks in the greater Hartford area map out their fiscal futures.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: July 31- Aug. 12, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Dragonboats To Take Over Connecticut River In Hartford
The annual Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival will take place this weekend in Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
'An Unimaginable Act Of Cruelty:' Southington Animal Control
The Southington Animal Control Department said Thursday it is investigating why a mature, cancer-stricken dog was abandoned in a local park.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Library Hosting Quirky Writing Contest
The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library this month is asking folks to submit one sentence with words starting with the same letter.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Sends School Roof Project, Open Space Funds To Voters
The town is looking to spend several million dollars fixing multiple school roofs and replenishing open space land purchase funds.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
20 Years Later: Horrific Avon Mountain Crash Not Forgotten
The accident on July 29, 2005, killed four people that day, with a fifth dying years later from complications after being badly hurt.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Seniors Learn A Little 'Food For Thought'
Officials at a Farmington assisted living facility showed Southington seniors how eating right can stave off cognitive decline.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Sobering Stats Unveiled In West Hartford About Accident Victims
The town's 'Vision Zero' initiative points out a group of travelers who are more vulnerable to injuries/death on local roadways/sidewalks.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Duffers Sought For West Hartford Chamber's Golf Tourney
The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 9, and it is the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce's biggest fundraiser.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Arrest Logs: July 21 - Aug. 10, 2025
All information is provided by the Simsbury Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
2 Men Convicted In Violent 2022 Farmington Home Invasion: State
The East Hartford resident and the Hartford resident will be sentenced in November.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Family Fun Fair To Celebrate Summer's End In Hartford
The free celebration will feature food, entertainment, and free school supplies for children for back-to-school.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Prominent Hartford Women's Club Hires New Manager
The organization owns a 1895-era mansion in Hartford's upscale Asylum Hill neighborhood.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Inaugural Canton Pickleball Tourney Announced
The event will take place in September, with players from area towns invited to participate at a Canton park.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Access Limited At Berlin Transfer Station Next Week
The Town of Berlin said the entry restrictions will be in place Aug. 18-22.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Dog Poop Law Vote Delayed Amid Questions
Amid general public support on Monday, the Simsbury Board of Selectmen voted to table a decision to fine-tune the ordinance's language.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
