West Hartford, CT|News|
Webster House A Happening Place In West Hartford This Summer
A summer full of activities at the prominent historical site kicks off Saturday, June 14, with free admission all day.
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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Avon, CT|News|
Avon Interns Sought For Summer Sustainability Project
The Avon Clean Energy Commission is seeking local students to spend time this summer studying invasive plants and vegetable gardens.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Newington Drug Dealer Caught In West Hartford Sentenced: Feds
The 30-year-old male was sentenced in New Haven federal court on Wednesday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Cold Case Killer Who Murdered Windsor Man In Hartford Sent To Prison: State
A Hartford Superior Court judge sentenced the 47-year-old New Mexico man to decades behind bars for the 2008 killing.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Action On Controversial Apartment Project Delayed In Southington
The developers of the four-story, affordable housing building were granted a 21-day application extension last week by the zoning board.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Summer Food Drive Aims To Stock Southington Shelves
Saturday's event at a local supermarket aims to stock food pantry shelves at a time of year where donations often wane.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton: Expect Roadway Delays For Much Of Day Thursday
Due to bridge work, a key Canton roadway will have slow-going traffic for much of the day Thursday.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin PD's Rural Roadway Crackdown Nets Results
Berlin police participated in the state's High Risk Rural Roads Program, allowing cops to enforce traffic laws on less-trafficked streets.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
2 Vital Avon Nonprofits Benefit From CT Bank Donation
Both Avon organizations specialize in aiding local folks facing financial challenges.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Six-Town Juneteenth Celebration Moved To Simsbury HS: UPDATE
The towns of Avon, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and Bloomfield have helped plan and fund the event.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Governor's House In Hartford Open For Free Tours Saturday
The historic building is part of 170-plus sites in Connecticut that will be open to the public on Connecticut Open House Day, June 14.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
HS Grad From West Hartford Earns Major Scholarship
A member of the Class of 2025, he will attend a prestigious university in the South.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Huge Juneteenth Celebration Planned In West Hartford Saturday, June 14
The federal holiday, also known as 'Freedom Day,' celebrates the abolition of slavery during the Civil War.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Roadway To Be Closed For Several Days
The town announced the road's closure, citing daytime water main work.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Host Families In Canton Sought For World-Famous Choir Singers
The Matsiko World Orphan Choir is performing in Canton in August, with local families sought to host these children during their visit.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Berlin Disc Golf Plans On Hold
Following a town council hearing showing mostly opposition, Berlin officials are re-evaluating disc golf plans at Pistol Creek Park.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Nip Bottle Sales Top 1.8M Over Past 6 Months
See what the latest municipal payout is through Connecticut's Nickel-Per-Nip program.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Beloved Summer Concert Series Starts Thursday In Farmington
The first of several summer shows starts Thursday, June 12, with the weekly concerts continuing through late August.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington School Administrator Visits With Young Students To Encourage Them
Southington's assistant superintendent of schools last week visited elementary school classrooms as part of a program with STEPS.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
4 Men Abducted From Their Jobs In Southington: Reports
They are believed to be U.S. immigrants and, according to reports, may have been targeted by federal ICE agents.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
