Avon, CT|News|
Major Pedestrian Upgrades Planned In Avon
The state of Connecticut is seeking public input on a project to upgrade pedestrian access and signage/signals in a busy part of town.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
- Across Connecticut
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|
Student Getting Off School Bus Encounters 2 Bears In West Hartford: Report
West Hartford is experiencing a plethora of bear sightings this year, with local officials this week issuing an alert about the situation.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Regional Home Hazardous Waste Collection Is Saturday In West Hartford
Residents of Hartford, West Hartford, Newington, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, East Hartford, Bloomfield, and Windsor are eligible.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Enjoy Free Yoga In Hartford Through October
Connecticare is offering free yoga classes in multiple parks in Hartford through October to boost residents' bodies and minds.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Newington, CT|News|
Lottery Player Wins Max Payout In Newington
A Newington resident's trip to a local 7-Eleven store last week was quite profitable.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton FD's Newest Tool Is Simple, But Vital
The Town of Canton Fire & EMS Department's newest piece of firefighting equipment comes courtesy of the Canton Lions Club.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
History Of Berlin's Schools Topic Of Special Program This Month
The Berlin Historical Society is hosting one forum on Thursday, June 12, and another on Tuesday, June 24.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Wetlands Panel Shoots Down Large Simsbury Senior Housing Expansion
Simsbury Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency denied a wetlands permit to the developers of a 52-unit project.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Roadway To Be Closed For Several Days
The road will be closed for most of the daytime hours through the end of next week.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|News|
Suspect Hits Police Vehicle In Wethersfield: Police
A stolen SUV struck a Wethersfield PD cruiser after it fled a police investigation involving Newington and Hartford police as well.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington PD Cracks Down On Handicap Parking Violations
The crackdown is ongoing and will continue until Sunday, June 15, with violators of handicap parking laws targeted.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Overnight Road Work To Impact Farmington Motorists
Motorists are urged to exercise caution in the affected area.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Land Trust Captures Wildlife On Camera
The animals were captured on cameras at one of the trust's properties in Avon.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Avon Foundation Supports Multiple School Programs
The Avon Education Foundation recently doled out grants to support several school programs benefitting children of all grade levels.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Prominent Southington Building Acquired By Local Redevelopment Firm
The new owners eye the vacant building as a future restaurant site, with accompanying luxury apartments.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Free Narcan Training Offered For West Hartford/Bloomfield
The training sessions hosted by the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District will help folks reverse potentially deadly opioid overdoses.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Company's New West Hartford Site Provides Another Way To Donate Unwanted Items
The Pennsylvania-based company is officially opening its first CT site with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 12.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Foundation Doles Out Significant Funding For Hartford-Area Summer Programs
The cash will help provide parents facing economic challenges this summer with access to quality summer youth programs.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: May 27 - June 2, 2025
All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's Public Access Broadcaster Raising Funds Via Raffle
West Hartford's nonprofit public access broadcaster/streamer is hosting an online, 50/50 raffle to raise money to help it cover town events.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
