Simsbury, CT|News|
Top Simsbury Leader Announces Bid For New Term
Simsbury's top elected official on Monday confirmed she is seeking a third term as the town's top elected official.
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 HS Group Hosting Special Walk For Mental Health
The event on Thursday, June 5, will take place at Avon High School at the school's track.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Meditation And Near Death Experience Topic Of Avon Library Forum
The free virtual event is on Thursday, June 5, and is part of the library's regular meditation series.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Big Name To Perform At Hartford Youth Organization's Big Benefit
Tickets are on sale for Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford's 'Great Futures Celebration,' which takes place in Hartford on Saturday, June 7.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford Ballpark Job Fair May Bring New Careers To Many
The Urban League of Greater Hartford is hosting a large job fair at Dunkin Park on Thursday, June 5.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Bear Killed By Vehicle In Canton: Reports
The incident happened on a busy state roadway on Saturday afternoon.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Farmington Family Claims Bear Attacked Car: Report
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is urging folks to be bear aware this time of year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Victim Identified In Fatal West Hartford Accident: Police: UPDATE
The accident happened Sunday night when a vehicle struck a pedestrian at a busy West Hartford intersection.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Teen Dead After Incident At East Hartford Diner: Police
The incident started with four males walking out of a diner without paying and ended in a gunshot, police said.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Police Logs: May 20 - May 26, 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 Graduates New Class Of Emergency Volunteers
They will assist emergency responders in the event of public emergencies, as well as assist at local community events.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Historic Barn To Get Major Makeover In Farmington
The Farmington Town Council this month voted to waive project bidding rules to expedite a restoration of the crumbling structure.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Canton, CT|News|
Canton Nonprofit Doles Out Cash For Canton Causes
The locally based nonprofit recently announced a significant dollar amount being donated to several Canton-based organizations.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Hartford's Parkville Market Showcases Music (And, Of Course, Food)
The popular culinary attraction in Connecticut's capital city recently announced its spring/summer music lineup
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Simsbury To Celebrate 'Pride Month' On Monday
The Town of Simsbury is having a Pride Flag ceremony at the town hall on Monday, June 2.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
Bake Sale To Help Berlin PD's Cadets Saturday, May 31
The event's proceeds will help Berlin police cadets attend a special summer camp program this year.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
Rather Unusual Rescue Reported In West Hartford Friday Morning
A team of West Hartford police officers and the animal control officer had an interesting Friday morning as they started their day.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
New Southington HS Athletic Director Is Coming Home
Southington High School may have a new athletic director, but Southington High School is not new to him.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Berlin, CT|News|
These Berlin HS Athletes Excel In The Classroom Too
Two members of the Class of 2025 were recently named CAS/CIAC 'Scholar Athletes' for their work in the classroom and on the field.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Avon, CT|News|
Women Of Vietnam War Topic Of Avon Book Talk
A CCSU English professor will host a discussion of 'The Women,' a 2024 novel about women serving in the Vietnam War.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
