Newington, CT|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Newington
Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Newington.
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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Wethersfield, CT|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Wethersfield
Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around Wethersfield
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: June 10 - June 16, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Civic Group Seeks Public Input On Its Mission
The nonpartisan community group recently spent time painting rocks for Pride Month and it now seeks input on other future projects.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Bridge Project Topic Of Virtual Forum This Week
A virtual public information meeting on the Tillotson Road Bridge Replacement over Thompson Brook is slated for Wednesday, June 25.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
'Book It' Over To West Hartford Library's Annual Children's Fun Run
The annual event will take place on Saturday, June 28, with three separate races planned that morning.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Team Effort Gives West Hartford Military Vet's Home A Makeover
A statewide nonprofit and a local defense contractor visited a West Hartford veteran's home to give it a much-needed makeover.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Region's Health Department Urges Safety From Heat Wave
The department serves Canton, Avon, Farmington, Simsbury, East Granby, Barkhamsted, Colebrook, Granby, Hartland, and New Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Extreme Heat Alert Issued In Simsbury, Shelters To Open
With a major heat wave expected to strike Sunday, June 22, Simsbury officials have announced their extreme heat protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around West Hartford
Your guide to fireworks, parades, and other July 4 celebrations in and around West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Blight/Traffic Control Rules Slated For Overhaul In Southington
The Southington Town Council Monday, June 23, is mulling rewrites of the town's ordinances governing blight in town and traffic control.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Man Who Killed Hartford Cop In 2023 Crash Sent To Prison: Reports
The then-18-year-old was fleeing Hartford police and collided with another HPD cruiser rushing to a separate incident.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Extreme Heat Alert Issued In Avon, Shelters To Open
With a major heat wave expected to strike Sunday, June 22, Avon officials have announced its extreme heat protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Reward Announced In 1985 Killing Of Hartford Mother: Police
The Hartford woman, who lived on Ward Street, was killed on June 30, 1985.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Police Logs: June 12- June 19, 2025
All information is provided by the Farmington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Extreme Heat Alert Issued In Canton, Shelters To Open
With a major heat wave expected to strike Sunday, June 22, Canton officials have announced their extreme heat protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Extreme Heat Alert Issued In Berlin, Shelters To Open
With a major heat wave expected to strike Sunday, June 22, Berlin officials have announced their extreme heat protocols.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Roadway Closed For Much Of Day: SPD
The town is working to remove a large tree that is a traffic hazard, according to police.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Town Hall Summer Hours Start Monday
The summer hours take effect on Monday, June 23, and continue through late August.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Free Fentanyl Tests Available At Simsbury PD
They can be picked up at the Simsbury PD headquarters, no questions asked.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
