Simsbury, CT|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Simsbury July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Simsbury.
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|
Fireworks Near Me: Southington July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Southington.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Voters To Decide Two School Appropriations
A special town meeting is slated for Tuesday, July 8, to appropriate money to fix facility issues at Berlin High and Griswold Elementary.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Late Historian's Legacy Prompts New Canton History Feature
The weekly Facebook posts come from the efforts of the late David Leff, who died in 2022 while putting together a history calendar.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Teen To Fill Her Pink Pickup For Those In Need
She is hosting a 'Stuff-A-Truck' collection event Sunday, July 6, to benefit Southington Community Services.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Announces July 4 Holiday Impacts
The Fourth of July holiday is on Friday, July 4, this year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury Announces July 4 Holiday Impacts
The Fourth of July holiday is on Friday, July 4, this year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Calling All Renters, Planning Agency Wants To Hear From You
The Capital Region Council of Governments, which serves 39 towns in the greater Hartford area, wants folks to take a rental housing survey.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Forum To Discuss A Very Difficult Issue
The special forum will take place at the Avon Free Public Library on Monday, July 7.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Announces July 4 Holiday Impacts
The Fourth of July holiday is on Friday, July 4, this year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Mexican National Sentenced For Role In Hartford Drug Operation: Feds
The operation specialized in trafficking fentanyl.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Has New Leader For Its School System
The Hartford Board of Education unanimously made its decision Tuesday night.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
'Considerable' Road Damage Due To Southington Water Main Rupture: UPDATE
The incident closed a well-traveled intersection in Southington indefinitely and temporarily shut off the water for many.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Rocky Hill, CT|News|
What Foods Last The Longest? Regional Health Agency Has The Answer
The Central Connecticut Health District, which covers Rocky Hill, Berlin, Newington, and Wethersfield, issued a very interesting report.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington's History Museum Announced July 4 Holiday Hours
Normal museum hours are expected to resume next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Announces July 4 Holiday Impacts
The Fourth of July holiday is on Friday, July 4, this year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Open Your Wallet, Time To Pay Taxes In Farmington
Tax bills are out for the new fiscal year, which started July 1, and taxpayers have a month to pay them.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Councilman To ICE: 'Get The Hell Out Of Southington'
The June 9 federal raid at a Southington car wash prompted fierce debate among members of the GOP-led town council at its last meeting.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Prominent Mental Health Advocate, Author To Appear At West Hartford Library
She will appear at a program on Wednesday, July 2, at the Noah Webster Library in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Issues Shrubbery Warning Amid Safety Campaign
Unkept shrubbery can cause hazards for motorists and pedestrians, according to the town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
