Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Embattled Hartford Priest Will Not Return: Report
The prominent religious leader is under investigation for 'financial improprieties.'
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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Simsbury, CT|News|
Star-Spangled Celebration Slated In Simsbury Friday
The SimsburyMeadows Performing Arts Center is hosting one of the area's biggest July 4 celebrations on Independence Day.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon's America 250 Logo Revealed
The Avon Historical Society recently announced the winner in its logo contest for the town's America 250 events.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon 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|
Hartford Man Admits To Ripping Off Amazon: Feds
The 45-year-old was employed by Amazon as a regional fleet specialist and an area manager, based in Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Free Concerts Start This Week At Hartford/West Hartford Park
The shows will take place in July at Elizabeth Park, which is located in West Hartford/Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Time To 'Party On The Patio' In West Hartford
West Hartford Senior Centers are hosting special concerts at the Bishop's Corner Senior Center patio.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Youth Mental Health Topic Of First Aid Course At Regional Health Department
The Canton-based program is for Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, Colebrook, East Granby, Farmington, Granby, Hartland, New Hartford, and Simsbury.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Says 'Yes' To Blight, Traffic Control Rule Overhauls
Both ordinance overhauls were unanimously approved by the Southington Town Council last week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Announces July 4 Holiday Impacts
The Fourth of July holiday is on Friday, July 4, this year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Announces July 4 Holiday Impacts
The Fourth of July holiday is on Friday, July 4, this year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Meet Farmington's 2025 'Top Dog'
The winning canine now has the 'No. 1' license on his collar for 2025-26.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Young West Hartford Scientist Earns National Honor
He was one of 36 middle school students in the country honored as part of the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's Massive Safety Push Continues This Summer
The town has announced two more major initiatives aimed at making it safer to walk and drive in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Setback Announced For New Avon History Museum
Unanticipated building issues have forced the postponement of the museum's opening, which was slated for this week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Scream For Ice Cream In Simsbury This Week
The annual ice cream social/community concert will feature a music list of patriotic songs that evening.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Airplane Cop Helps Nab Accused Fentanyl Dealer In Hartford: Police
The 56-year-old suspect from Hartford was caught up in a sweep targeting gun violence and narcotics in the city.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: June 17 - June 23, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Key Pedestrian Safety Project Completed In West Hartford
The project was completed on June 25 and is part of West Hartford's 'Vision Zero' traffic/pedestrian safety initiative.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Mow Your Lawn! West Hartford Urges Ordinance Compliance
The Town of West Hartford this week issued a call for folks to abide by local ordinances mandating yards be maintained.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
