Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford-Based Hospital Earns Major Honors For Heart Attack/Stroke Treatment
The hospital was recently honored by the American Heart Association for its treatment programs.
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|
Avon Band To Perform Free Show Thursday Evening (Tentatively)
The Avon Recreation and Parks Department's 'Summer Concert Series' continues Thursday, July 31, with a rain date slated for Friday, Aug. 1.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Hazmat Incident At West Hartford Home Prompts Rapid Response: WHFD
Hazardous materials crews from West Hartford and the state rushed to mitigate a serious situation in a home's basement on Monday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
New Restaurant/Housing/Retail Building Approved In Southington
Plans would demolish dilapidated buildings at a now-vacant site in favor of a new, modern restaurant/retail/housing complex.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Wine Bar Closes After Less Than A Year
Opened in October 2024, the wine bar closed for good on Sunday, July 27.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Activates Heat Protocols, Opens Cooling Centers
Extreme heat and humidity this week are prompting towns/cities to open cooling centers and abide by state hot weather protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Activates Heat Protocols, Opens Cooling Center
Extreme heat and humidity this week are prompting towns/cities to open cooling centers and abide by state hot weather protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Help Students' Mental Health At Special West Hartford Event
West Hartford Community of Concern is hosting a special open house on Thursday, July 31, at West Hartford Town Hall.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Sign Up Now For Canton Middle School's Large Road Race Fundraiser
Those who sign up for CMS's 'Lobster Loop' event by Friday, Aug. 1, will get a free T-shirt the day of the race, which is Aug. 24.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Major Roadway Refurb Starts This Week In Berlin
Initial work on the busy street's complete makeover starts Wednesday, July 30.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Get Your Tickets For Simsbury Youth Theatre's 'Annie'
The Simsbury Summer Theater for Youth's 60th show is a production of the classic 'Annie' on Thursday, July 31, to Saturday, Aug. 2.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon May Use Farmington For Emergency Dispatch Services, Hearing Is July 31: UPDATE
Instead of overseeing emergency communications itself, Avon wants to join a regional dispatch group, with a hearing slated for July 31.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Pleads Guilty To Dealing Fentanyl: Feds
He will be sentenced in October, where he could be sent to prison for several years.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Activates Heat Protocols, Opens Cooling Centers
Extreme heat and humidity this week are prompting towns/cities to open cooling centers and abide by state hot weather protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Man, 23, Drove Drunk Through Farmington Construction Zone: State Police
The suspect, who police said was three times the legal limit of intoxication, will appear in Hartford Superior Court next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Many Displaced After Hartford Apartment Building Fire: HFD
Several families were impacted by the fire Saturday afternoon, which badly damaged a four-story apartment building.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: July 15 - July 21, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Speed Camera Hearing Is Tonight: UPDATE
The Town of West Hartford is hosting the first of two public forums on Wednesday, July 30, on the new traffic camera system being installed.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Seeks New Election Workers
The town this week put out a call for folks looking to work the polls during elections this year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's Motorist Safety Push Urges 'Stop Bar' Vigilance
West Hartford's Vision Zero pedestrian/motorist safety initiative addresses the solid white lines drivers encounter on the road.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
