West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's Safety Push Urges Yielding To Pedestrians, Safe Bicycling
The Town of West Hartford is fully engaged in its Vision Zero pedestrian and roadway safety project.
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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West Hartford, CT|News|
Holocaust Survivors Honored By Prominent West Hartford Synagogue
The local rabbi and his wife recently celebrated milestone birthdays, with the congregation honoring them in a big way last month.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Accused Of Driving Drunk On Wrong Way Of Highway: CSP
The incident happened on a Plainville highway early Sunday morning, July 6.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Big Y Shopping Bag Sales To Help Avon Celebrate America's 250th
The Avon committee organizing local America 250 celebrations is the beneficiary of a Big Y shopping bag sales program this July.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Financial Firm With Hartford Office Pays Back Gov't For Violation: Feds
The company, with a prominent office in Hartford, agreed to pay back hundreds of thousands after it improperly billed the U.S. military.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Bids Adieu To Its Police Chief
The veteran law enforcer was Avon's top cop since July 2022 and was Farmington's police chief for 13 years prior.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington's Car Tax Sticker Shock Explained
The Southington town manager recently explained to the community why their car taxes are a bit different this year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Massive Housing Project Pitched In Farmington
The developers are looking to add approximately 30 townhouses, 196 rental units, and 73 single-family homes along the Farmington River.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Pepper Spray Attack Probed In Simsbury: Police
The incident happened late Saturday night at a local parking lot.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Learn To Reverse Opioid Overdoses At Berlin PD Program
The Berlin PD is hosting a free training session at the local library on Thursday, July 10, on how folks can reverse drug overdoses.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Wednesday A Fun Day In West Hartford This Summer
The town's 'Whimsical Wednesday' series kicks off Wednesday, July 9, at the Elmwood Community Center in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Free Summer Concerts Highlight Tuesdays In West Hartford
The shows will take place in July and August at the Elmwood Senior/Community Center gazebo starting Tuesday, July 8.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Celebrate America's 250th At Special Event In West Hartford Thursday
The Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is hosting a special forum July 10 featuring a local college history professor.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Students Make Dean's List At CCSU
The following students from Avon earned dean's list honors at Central Connecticut State University during the most recent semester.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Students Make Dean's List At CCSU
The following students from Simsbury earned dean's list honors at Central Connecticut State University during the most recent semester.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Students Make Dean's List At CCSU
The following students from Canton earned dean's list honors at Central Connecticut State University during the most recent semester.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Students Earn Several Foundation Scholarships
A total of 16 students of all ages from Southington were recently honored by the Bristol-based Main Street Community Foundation.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Newington Man Sentenced To Prison For Dealing Dangerous Narcotics: Feds
The 39-year-old will join his brother in prison for their roles in a large narcotics-trafficking operation in the state.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Unique 'Summer Camp' Is Free, Virtual, And Educational
Sponsored by CT nonprofits and the Hartford Public Library, 'Camp Sparkler' is free and aims to help preschoolers stay engaged this summer.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: June 24 - June 30, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
