West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Safety Initiative Targets Crosswalks
The Vision Zero movement in West Hartford is urging folks to be mindful of pedestrians in crosswalks.
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|
Top-Notch Summer Hoops Returns To West Hartford
The 2025 Basketball Capital Summer Pro-Am tips off this weekend. All games are free.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Drug Dealer From Hartford Sentenced For Vermont Operation: Feds
The 36-year-old man will spend years behind bars for dealing fentanyl and cocaine in Vermont.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Missing Child Reunited With Parent After Being Found In East Hartford: Feds
The child was taken from the custodial parent in Georgia back in October 2023, according to federal authorities.
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Canton, CT|News|
Big Traffic Impacts Announced Due To Canton Bridge Project
Traffic will be detoured around the site starting Monday, June 30, to Nov. 30.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Mountain Of Cereal Donated By Southington School
The Southington school hosted an end-of-year cereal drive for the local food pantry before departing for summer vacation.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Celebration Friday To Urge HIV Testing
It is being hosted by the City of Hartford Department of Health and Human Services.
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Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Libraries' Summer Reading Is Heating Up
Both town libraries have kicked off their 2025 summer reading programs for children and adults of all ages.
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Simsbury, CT|News|
Park, Trail Improvements Approved By Simsbury Zoning Board
One project enhances the site of one of Simsbury's most iconic features, the other expands hiking/biking offerings in town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Prominent West Hartford School's Enhancement Plans Approved
The world-renowned educational institution in West Hartford is amid a multi-year plan to enhance its campus.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Church To Help Folks Prepare For Life's Challenges
The Westminster Presbyterian Church on Sunday is hosting an author/chaplain who wrote a book about being 'peaceful and prepared' for life.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin To Taxpayers Next Week: Pay Up
The Town of Berlin is mailing out tax bills on Monday, June 30, with folks having a month to pay them or risk late fees.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
GOP Lawmakers To Host Southington Forum
Southington's Republican delegation in Hartford will host a post-legislative session forum Monday night, June 30.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Several Avon Organizations Benefit From Grant Funding: UPDATE
The Avon Greater Together Community Fund recently doled out cash to 11 area nonprofits that help make the town better.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Scout Greens Up Aftereffects Of Road Project Near Avon School
The Eagle Scout candidate has spent much of his school year at Avon Old Farms School overseeing a tree-planting project.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Library's Summer Reading Program In Full Swing
The library offers several summer reading programs for children, tweens/teens, and adults through Aug. 15.
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Southington, CT|News|
Man Charged In Elaborate Southington Car Theft Scheme: Police
The operation dates back to 2022 and involved the use of Facebook Marketplace to lure his victim.
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Farmington, CT|News|
'Underground Railroad' Home In Farmington Pegged For Preservation
The home was one of two properties officially incorporated into the town's historic district by the town council earlier this month.
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Southington, CT|News|
Veteran Firefighter Calls It A Career In Southington
The battalion chief retired on Saturday, June 21, after multiple decades of service in Southington.
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Southington, CT|News|
Free Summer Lunch Program Expands In Southington
A Southington nonprofit this week kicked off an expanded summer lunch program for local schoolchildren.
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