Greater Hartford, CT|News|
CT'S Lone Pro Baseball Stadium Up For Major Honor, How To Vote
The home stadium of the Hartford Yard Goats is up for a top designation from a national news magazine.
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|
Crash Cleared On I-84 In West Hartford: UPDATE
One lane of travel was shut down.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Almost Time To Pay The Tax Man In Simsbury
Simsbury officials recently reminded the community that tax bills will soon be mailed out.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Berlin
Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Berlin.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Avon
Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Avon.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
New Crime Trend Targets ATM Users: Berlin PD
The Berlin Police Department on Monday issued an alert about this disturbing new way to target potential victims.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Traffic Meltdown At Busy Farmington Intersection Over: UPDATE
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and/or be patient if at the intersection.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Traffic Meltdown At Busy Farmington Intersection Over: UPDATE
Motorists were urged to avoid the area and/or be patient if at the intersection.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Lions Seek Bingo Players For Friday Event
The civic group is hosting 'Family Bingo Night' in Avon on Friday, June 27, to raise money for its myriad causes.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Major Grant Funding Announced For West Hartford Development Projects
The state is releasing $18.8 million for the assessment and remediation of 227 acres of contaminated land across Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Food Waste Program A Wild Success, Officials Say
After one month of operation, West Hartford said it is expanding the number of times four food waste bins are being emptied.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Beer-Guzzling Man Drove 120 MPH On I-84 In Farmington/West Hartford: Police
The beer-guzzling suspect was taken into custody without incident on Interstate 84 in Farmington Sunday night.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Man Accused Of Fleeing Police, Driving Recklessly: CSP
The 25-year-old has been charged in connection with the incident on Interstate 84 in East Hartford earlier this month.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Highway Road Closures Expected In Southington For Wrong-Way Notification System
Work on the multi-day state project begins Monday night, June 23.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Says 'Yes' To Winemaker's Retail Plan
The zoning board voted last week to officially permit the winemaker, which is coming to Southington, to sell wine/supplies there.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
State Grant To Help Hartford Clear Parcel For Business Development
The state is releasing $18.8 million for the assessment and remediation of 227 acres of contaminated land across Connecticut.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Extreme Heat Alert Issued In Farmington, Shelters Are Open
With a major heat wave expected to strike Sunday, June 22, Farmington officials have announced their extreme heat protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Stop A Suicide With 'QPR' Training From Farmington Valley Health District
The FVHD serves Avon, Canton, Farmington, Simsbury, Granby, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, East Granby, Hartland, and New Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Farmington
Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Farmington.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Canton
Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Canton.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff